39 Rue de Jean

"A long-time Charleston favorite, the expansive menu at 39 Rue de Jean presents the classics, like steak frites and mussels pistou. Open since 2001, this bistro continues to be a reliable source of French comfort foods." - Erin Perkins, Parker Milner

"39 Rue de Jean is a historic French brasserie in Charleston, where Chef Marcus Shell, the head chef, pairs technical skills with innovation to bring a creative twist to classic dishes. Notable dishes include coq au vin, roasted trout amandine, and duck confit croquettes, providing a sublime match of traditional and contemporary styles. Shell was named a 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador, recognizing his contribution to the state's culinary culture."

"Classic French restaurant 39 Rue de Jean has an upstairs space for private events, such as weddings. The big day can be accompanied by all the Parisian favorites fans are fond of at the iconic bistro." - Erin Perkins

"Just off of King Street, Rue is a charming French restaurant housed in a former two-story brick warehouse, which was built in 1880 as a space for the Charleston Manufacturing Company to store their finished products. Seating here is a mix of tiny high-top tables, cozy booths, and stools lined up at Rue's generously sized bar. The (hearty) lunch menu is especially good, with plats du jour ranging from bouillabaisse, to duck confit, to Creole-style shrimp."

"Rue de Jean has been a staple of late night fine dining so long that it should be considered the cafeteria of Charleston. Stop by after an event to order a burger or mussels and mingle with the downtown crowd. Kitchen Hours: 11:00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday; bar menu until 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday" - Erin Perkins