Chez Nous
French restaurant · Charleston ·
Daily handwritten menu of French-inspired dishes in a cozy space
Daily handwritten menu of French-inspired dishes in a cozy space
"Crunching up gravel to a tucked-away house brings a calm, charming respite that reads like a village in France; the tiny, handwritten menu (two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts) is the same at lunch and dinner and makes the meal feel like a daily, elevated dinner party. Expect seasonal European comfort food—fresh crunchy asparagus with white-fleshed fish, and desserts like vanilla custard or mille-feuille—and the experience feels intimate and slightly secretive." - Stephanie Burt
"Imagine dining in the house that you wish was yours, eating the food that you wish you made. Enjoy a new menu everyday, handwritten in French and English." - Fuzzco
"A smaller dining room where availability can be hit or miss; worth checking for last-minute open seats and a cozy meal." - Erin Perkins
"A tightly held neighborhood spot where diners are encouraged to 'see if there’s a seat available' — implying limited seating and high demand." - Erin Perkins
"Chez Nous might just be the quintessential date spot in Charleston. This restaurant is situated inside a charming single-style house that’s tucked away from the bustle of Downtown. The handwritten, six-item menu of French-leaning food changes daily, but you can always expect a memorable fish dish, like a grilled branzino with creamy leeks, and you should honestly just order everything. The beautifully restored home only has a handful of tables, but there’s not a bad seat in the house, and anywhere you sit will be a good place to share some smooches and vanilla meringue dessert. Chez Nous is a pretty unique restaurant that’ll have you reminiscing for months (especially since any other date you plan will probably pale in comparison)." - jai jones, emily yates
