39 Rue de Jean

39 Rue de Jean is a French restaurant in Charleston, SC. It operates as a café, brasserie, and bar in historic downtown Charleston, offering refined French cuisine with contemporary flair. The menu showcases escargots, pommes frites, mussels in various sauces, steaks, house-ground burgers, and seasonal specials. Diners can order creamy potato purée with truffle infusion, onion soup with gruyere, anchovy Caesar salad, and a honey goat cheese croquette salad. Main courses include pistou chicken, salmon, shrimp, steak, and slow-roasted shaved beef sandwiches. The restaurant also serves a rotating selection of cured meats, cheeses, and charcuterie boards. An extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails complement the food, supporting casual lunches, weekend brunches, and energetic dinners. The space includes indoor and outdoor patio seating with exposed brick, as well as an upstairs private event space for gatherings. It holds a rating of 4.20 based on 1690 reviews.

The kitchen prepares items such as onion soup, Caesar salad, braised chicken, and porterhouse pork chops, often accompanied by dauphinoise potatoes or vegetables. The drink menu features cocktails like the Twelve 33 JoJo, hibiscus tea mixes, and classic options using Sazerac rye or Maker’s Mark bourbon. The staff manages reservations in advance and accommodates walk-ins when possible. The private event space upstairs provides a warm setting for birthday parties, corporate dinners, and rehearsal dinners, offering privacy and comfort for larger groups.

39 Rue de Jean has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served, supported by an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews.

39 Rue de Jean brings the spirit of a classic Parisian brasserie to Charleston, combining rich French cuisine and handcrafted cocktails in a vibrant downtown setting.