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Maison, Charleston, SC
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Maison

$31 to $50
French
708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Maison is a French Bistro located in downtown Charleston, SC. Our concept is food forward with bright, balanced beverages to compliment. Maison's cuisine is inspired by classic French fare recreated with a breath of modernity and local influence. Tradition meets au courant innovation. The space is intimate and paralleled with energy.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Vandy Vanderwarker

From the OpenTable editors: Charleston's favorite escape to Paris is via this bustling bistro with a romantic blue patio. Feast on updated classics like steak tartare with a shiitake vinaigrette or escargots with ramp butter, alongside a wine list that zips through the Loire Valley and other famed regions and cocktails favoring Chartreuse and St-Germain. Eater, Thrillist, Condé Nast Traveler, and lots of local outlets can't stop heaping praise on this place.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 990-9165
  • Website
    http://www.maisoncharleston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Race Street
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot with seven spaces behind our building and street parking available. Race street and Congress street offer free parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Happy Hour at Maison

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Happy Hour at the bar ALL NIGHT Tuesday and from 4:30-6:00pm Wednesday-Saturday. $8 cocktail highlights include French 75 and Gimlet. Our full food/drink menu is available as well.
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Menu

Maison's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 1,821 people are saying

Maison 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Overall

  • South Carolina

    Best Food

  • South Carolina

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Value

  • Charleston

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maison, nestled in Charleston's vibrant Upper King St area, offers a "perfectly French bistro" experience with exceptional food and service. Guests rave about the "amazing" steak frites, flounder, and creative menu. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, featuring attentive service and a "wonderful wine selection." Highly recommended.
1,821 Reviews

  1. Gregg VIP

    South Carolina65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t love Maison more. The food is beyond compare, the staff makes you feel like family, and the wine list and drinks are top notch. The duck confit with lentils is a work of genius. The shrimp salad is beautiful and delicious. If you live in Charleston and haven’t been here, you are missing out. If you are visiting Charleston, please go wait in line at Chubby Fish with the rest of the tourists and leave the locals alone (please).

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  2. Jillian VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the flounder and roasted chicken both we absolutely fabulous also great cocktails will definitely be back !

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  3. Vincent VIP

    South Carolina69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. I highly recommend a visit

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  4. John VIP

    South Carolina28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a relatively new restaurant in the upper King St area that has become a hub for some of the more unique charleston dining experiences. Surrounded by such stalwarts as Little Jacks, Leon’s and Melfi’s, Maison fits in perfectly. This is a perfectly French bistro with a traditional bistro menu, good wine list and decent beer selection. Plenty of seating at the long bar, booths or small tables with limited additional small table seating on the patio. Decor leans toward ice cream parlor modern but lighting is good and noise levels are moderate enough for conversation. Service was very good and the dishes we sampled were all very good as well. The steak frites and flounder were both exceptional. The mousse was a perfect desert. Parking can be a bit of a challenge since the parking lot is shared by a number of neighboring businesses but there is on street parking nearby. Overall, this is a very good restaurant and we give it four clams on the coveted Five Quahog Rating Scale ( five Google star equivalent).

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  5. christine

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always superb Menu changes often and seems to get better every visit. Highly professional service and comfortable space.

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  6. Jason

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Every dishes was awesome. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for upscale food with a casual Charleston vibe!

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  7. Rosalba

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience all around! Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Our server Jonathan was so knowledgeable and wonderful!

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  8. Jamie

    Nashville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding every time. Monkfish and Foi Gras are excellent.

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  9. Wendy VIP

    New York City124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jonathan our server was amazing making seasonal recommendations

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  10. Michele VIP

    Atlanta49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Maison last night and thought our server and the food were both amazing. I'd highly recommend the steak frites and the flounder with capers. There is a lovely patio on the entry side for more a more casual al fresco experience. Loved this dining experience!

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FAQs

Maison is rated 4.9 stars by 1821 OpenTable diners.

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 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Maison

708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Race Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot with seven spaces behind our building and street parking available. Race street and Congress street offer free parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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