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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3 (5329)
$31 to $50
French
39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
French style cafe and bar offering the best in Brasserie cuisine since 2000.

Enjoy indoor/outdoor patio seating, cocktails and a well-rounded wine list.
Current Dinner hours are Monday through Saturday from 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM.
Sunday Dinner service: 4:00PM-9:00PM.
Sunday Brunch: 11:00AM- 3:00PM.
Friday & Saturday Lunch: 11:00AM-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 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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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Offers

  • Half off Mussels on Tuesdays!

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

What 5,329 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston offers an inviting French bistro experience with "exceptional service" and a "lively atmosphere." Diners rave about the mussels, onion soup, and truffle potato soup. While some find the noise levels high, the location near Charleston Music Hall and "delicious" food make it a favorite for many.

5,329 Reviews
  1. bethann

    Virginia65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rue de Jean did not disappoint. As always the escargot was delicious with plenty off butter and garlic. I chose the goat cheese salad also and it was fresh and hit the spot. My husband likes the french onion soup and steak frites, mostly his standard here. I also enjoyed the French honey drink. It was citrus-y instead of sweet. A special shout out to our waiter Dwayne who worked the entire patio. He managed to give us close attention despite the full patio of customers.

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  2. Dominick

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing better than expected and Dakota took care of us and was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions. Highly recommend

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  3. Brandi

    Charlotte2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was amazing. Everything was cooked to perfection. The quality of food is the only reason we stayed. Our waiter on the other hand was unprofessional and annoying. He kept interrupting our conversation to “see if we needed anything” without actually doing anything like refreshing our water glasses. He handed all of plates to me instead of placing them in front of me. One plate was quite hot and I was not given any warning. The waiter spoke to us as if we were “ acquaintances” rather than paying customs. It was not the level of service and professionalism I expect from a restaurant that I’m spending hundreds of dollars on a meal but rather a mediocre chain restaurant.

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  4. Audrey

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing! It was a great place to celebrate my friend’s engagement. The staff were all very congratulatory—it was such a nice experience!

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  5. Karen

    Georgia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was just ok. Not any place we will be returning

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  6. Benjamin

    Jackson Hole / Wyoming1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dakota!!! This is Turtle and Liz, and we wanted to share how much fun we had last night! We owe that to your amazing service! You had great attention to detail and you matched our mood really well! Great work! It’s great people that make great places! Keep it up and we’ll see you next time!

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  7. Jennifer

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb evening all around!! Great food and service!!!!

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  8. Sharon

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited 39 Rue de Jean many times. Food is consistently excellent. Mussels and their varied iterations are the best in Charleston. Service excellent, prices are great for the level of culinary excellence and are more reasonable than many other downtown Charleston restaurants. Noise level is appropriate to have a conversation with dinner partners. Overall ambiance - lovely.

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  9. Wes

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I think the food was good but a bit pricey. Our server was very nice but may have had too many tables as we did not see him as often as would have expected.

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    Charleston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decline continues. I've been going since they opened and it holds a special place in my heart with many memories, but the food is just not good anymore.

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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 5329 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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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 38 times today
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 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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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