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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3 (5349)
$31 to $50
French
39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
French style cafe and bar offering the best in Brasserie cuisine since 2001.

Enjoy indoor/outdoor patio seating, cocktails and a well-rounded wine list.
Current Dinner hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM.
Friday & Saturday Dinner service: 4:00PM-11:00PM
Sunday Dinner service: 4:00PM-9:00PM.
Sunday Brunch: 11:00AM- 3:00PM.
Friday & Saturday Lunch: 12:00PM-3:00PM.
Reserve your table now or call in for carry out at 843.722.8881.

We are excited to reopen our restaurant to all of our guests and are cautiously abiding by the SCRLA to ensure that we are taking care of not only our guests but as well as our staff safely! We have chosen to operate at smaller capacity and do ask that you make a reservation in order to secure a table for dining.

We have always had high standards in regards to sanitation and we are applying even more safety measures.

*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Letha McClary
  • Private party facilities
    Upstairs at Rue de Jean event space offers a private dining room that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs, accommodating up to 200 guests. This unique space features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. Contact Sass Franklin, Private Dining Manager, at privatedining@holycityhospitaity.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    King St. and John Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Bastille Day

    Jul 14, 2025 only
    In the spirit of liberté, égalité, fraternité, 39 Rue de Jean is thrilled to announce its Bastille Day celebration, “Vive la Rue,” on Monday, July 14th from 5:30 to 8:30PM. Guests are invited to join us for a vibrant evening honoring French culture, cuisine, and community—Rue-style. This spirited event will feature free admission, live music on Hutson Alley, and a festive lineup of French-inspired small plates, including: Classic Bouillabaisse, Cheese Plates featuring imported French selections, Duck Rillette Croquettes, plus more bistro favorites. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary mussel station, available while supplies last. Adding to the joie de vivre, Charleston’s Smallest Bar will be reimagined for the evening as Petite Brass, offering curated French wines, cocktails, and beer in an intimate and spirited setting. Leading up to Bastille Day, guests can enjoy French-inspired food and drink specials all weekend long, available Friday through Sunday. Whether you're a Francophile or just a fan of great food and live music, “Vive la Rue” promises an unforgettable Monday evening in the heart of downtown Charleston. For more information, visit www.holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean or follow along @39ruedejean.

Offers

  • Half off Mussels on Tuesdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Enjoy half-off all mussels every Tuesday night.

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What 5,349 people are saying

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston offers a delightful French dining experience with standout dishes like "the best mussels in town" and a "wonderful French Onion Soup." The restaurant boasts a "beautiful setting" and "attentive service," though it can get "a bit noisy." Expect a lively ambiance and memorable meals.
5,349 Reviews
  1. Randall

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole trout amandine is excellent! Don't be afraid of ordering a whole, bone-in, head-on fish. It's well worth the effort.

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  2. Dimitrios

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food and has all the typical French dishes and some unique specials. Prices are very reasonable for Charleston. Great location for walking King Street after dinner.

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  3. Erin

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful food and service, the restaurant was just a bit too noisy in the 5-7pm time frame. Must gets are the French Onion Soup, Truffle fries and the goat cheese salad!

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  4. Tara VIP

    Atlantic Canada10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The appetizer and desserts were great but the main meals really weren’t. The Beef Short Rib and the Coq Au Vin tasted like they had been prepared the day or two before. Cute place but VERY loud. Couldn’t talk to each other over the table.

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  5. jayne VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! If it was closer I would certainly return!

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  6. piero

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very disappointed with the quality of our meal. Filet mignon was overly salty and had a weird texture to it. Short rib was dry to the point of it being hard. Pork chop was very tough. To be clear, there was nothing actually “wrong” with the food. We simply did not like it, none of it. We were a party of four and nobody enjoyed anything in their meal other than the bread.

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  7. Nigel VIP

    London138 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Sorry, but a restaurant that cannot serve a hot burger is simply not worth worrying about. My short rib was delicious. My wife's burger (and fries) were both cold. The latter was quite rightly deducted from the bill. The initial bar service pre meal was very slow - we had to wait for the older bespectacled guy to finish texting on his phone before a younger more dynamic girl stepped in and served us with enthusiasm - thank you! Our waitress was lovely, but I cannot tip for bad food no matter how it is served (which was well) - my apologies again to her. As the place is cheap, it gets busy - very busy. It is unpleasantly noisy and crowded which would be enough in its own right to prevent me going near the place again, especially as there are so many great dining options in Charleston. Finally, the owner has the bare faced cheek to charge a surcharge for paying by card which Im sure most diners do!!! This is actually illegal in my country and it is the first time I have ever come across this in well over 100 trips to the USA. Message - avoid! There are so very very many, way better places to dine in town. Its also nothing like a French Bistro - in case that was what caught your eye.

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  8. Anne

    Atlanta7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The charcuterie board had old pre-sliced meat that was gray. Cheap olives, capers , onions, pecan crumbs, and 2 massive amounts of mustard. We upgraded for the artisanal cheese and the type and amount was a joke. The waitress was extremely helpful

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  9. joanne

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Thimas went above and beyond to make sure we had the very best experience. Food was amazing. Awesome evening and best mussels in town!

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  10. Julie VIP

    Charlotte23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with a terrific waiter. The food was excellent except the kids steak was very fatty but the scallops and the goat cheese salad were delicious. We wish the air conditioning had been working a little bit better but we really enjoyed our meal.

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FAQs

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 722-8881.

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston is rated 4.3 stars by 5349 OpenTable diners.

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St. and John Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Letha McClary
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Upstairs at Rue de Jean event space offers a private dining room that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs, accommodating up to 200 guests. This unique space features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. Contact Sass Franklin, Private Dining Manager, at privatedining@holycityhospitaity.com
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