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Maison

Name: Maison
Address: 708 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States, 29403
Telephone: (843) 990-9165
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

$31 to $50

French

708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

What 1,819 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
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Best Service
Charleston
Best Value
Charleston
Innovative
Charleston
Neighborhood gem
Charleston
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maison offers a "fantastic experience" in Charleston with "amazing food and service." This French bistro delights with a "creative and flavorful" menu featuring standout dishes like steak frites and monkfish. Patrons praise the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff and "inviting atmosphere." Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

1,819 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wendy
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I felt like I was back in Paris. Great food, great service. Will be back
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Mary
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Our favorite restaurant in Charleston
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FAQs

Maison is rated 4.9 stars by 1819 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.maisoncharleston.com/
Phone number
(843) 990-9165

Maison

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Experiences

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What 1,819 people are saying

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