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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3 (5311)
$31 to $50
French
39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    King St. and John Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Offers

  • Half off Mussels on Tuesdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 16:00 - 21:30
    Enjoy half-off all mussels every Tuesday night.

What 5,311 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

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  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston offers a lively bistro atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian neighborhood eatery. Patrons rave about the "amazing mussels" and "excellent service." The menu is diverse, catering to varied tastes with expertly prepared entrees like "chicken francaise" and "scallops." While noise levels can be high, the vibrant energy and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience.
5,311 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was Marissa. She was wonderful and very attentive. She helped us with our food selections and was spot on. The mussels were fabulous! Also had the duck, perfectly cooked, The scallops, the chicken fricassee, The lamb… and the potato truffle soup(delicious!) Thank you for a wonderful dining experience for our family of 4!

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  2. Sydney

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever was great! Food and vibe were so good! Can be a little loud, but was overall great! Definitely recommend.

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  3. Jonathan

    Charleston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as usual. Sarah was friendly and provided excellent service.

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  4. Seth

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is wonderful. My only problem is that the wooden chairs in the main dining room are uncomfortable, especially the taller rounded back chairs.

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  5. Carolyn VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great good. Great server. SO LOUD! Internet photos deceiving the ambience.

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  6. Timothy

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited 39 RdJ for Tuesday half off scallop night. An amazing ~ 45 plump PEI scallops for $11 cooked perfectly.

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  7. Mark

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the back room and it was our favorite as it’s a little quieter than the main dining hall.

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  8. Craig VIP

    Phoenix70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decor typical for a neighborhood Paris restaurant with rough decor and medium lighting. Noise on loud side, particularly the open bar. Cover patio on low traffic walkway. Good menu with reasonable prices and good service

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  9. Marjorie

    Charleston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Draft beer was not available. Mussels were good, not great. A little fishy tasting. French onion soup was ok…bread and cheese topping good, soup average with few pieces of onions. French Dip was good, but Dip was overly salty. Truffle fries good, but served in a paper lined metal cup which made them soggy after a bit.

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  10. KAREN

    Charleston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice time celebrating our best girlfriends birthday. Our server, Marisa, was right on time taking our drink order. Get the French 75, it was delicious!! I had the Caesar Salad with the anchovies dressing. Super yummy, fresh and crunchy. A couple of girls had the beef carpaccio and it is always a huge hit. We had 3 entrees…short ribs, scallops and the chicken francaise on Marissa’s recommendation. Typically, I don’t change from what I know I love but this dish is dynamite!!! It’s my new best dish at Rue De Jean! Everyone loved their plates. Of course I would be amiss if I didn’t mention the warm bread and butter! Dessert was on the house bc of our birthday girl🌸. Marissa was excellent!

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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 5311 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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39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. and John Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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