39 Rue de Jean

39 Rue de Jean Offering the best in classic Brasserie cuisine, 39 Rue de Jean is a refined French Cafe & Bar.
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Join us for Fête de la Rue on April 25th 2026: https://www.citypapertickets.com/events/183772123/fte-de-la-rue Inspired by the style of classic French Brasseries, the impeccable flavor, and European design lend an air of sophisticated comfort. Rue’s menu incorporates classic French staples with contemporary fare. Sample mussels in your choice of six different preparations followed by Steak Au Poiv

re, or savor Charleston’s favorite burger, ground in-house and served alongside hand-cut pommes frites. Our local guests refer to us as “Rue” and they know just how passionate we are about both our food and our service. We have been industry leaders since 2001 when the 39 Rue de Jean doors initially opened. Voted Best French Restaurant year after year by the Charleston City Paper, we are grateful to be a part of the Charleston Restaurant Community as well as the historic downtown community that we’re grateful to take part in.

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨Chef Ash has something special this week and you don’t want to miss it! 🤩•Grilled Yellowtail Snapper...
06/02/2026

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨

Chef Ash has something special this week and you don’t want to miss it! 🤩

•Grilled Yellowtail Snapper• (from )
Served skin on with roasted redskin potatoes, carrot & apple purée, topped with asparagus & Brussels sprouts slaw

Available while supplies last.

Father’s Day is about celebrating the ones who always bring everyone together. Gather for cozy moments, creative plates,...
05/29/2026

Father’s Day is about celebrating the ones who always bring everyone together. Gather for cozy moments, creative plates, and a choice of craft drinks that make the occasion shine. Book a table and make his day truly special. 👔✨

June Wine Dinner🍷🍽️✨Join us June 10th at 6:30pm for an evening of thoughtfully paired wines, chef-crafted courses, and g...
05/28/2026

June Wine Dinner🍷🍽️✨

Join us June 10th at 6:30pm for an evening of thoughtfully paired wines, chef-crafted courses, and good company!

Both the chef and sommelier will be in attendance, guiding guests through the menu and pairings with insight, storytelling, and a shared appreciation for the craft behind every plate and pour.

For tickets, visit the link in our bio or tickets!

This is an intimate setting, with limited seating, and is expected to sell out — grab your tickets today!

✨Tickets are also available for our July 16th & August 9th Wine Dinners — check out Charleston City Paper Tickets for more info!
downtown Charleston, Hutson Alley, executive chef, sommelier, date night, girls night out, dine out

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨It’s Chef Letha’s turn for our fresh catch entrée — and this is one you don’t want to miss!😍•Grilled...
05/27/2026

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨

It’s Chef Letha’s turn for our fresh catch entrée — and this is one you don’t want to miss!😍

•Grilled Golden Tilefish•
Wild rice, spring vegetable mix, beurre blanc, micro radish from

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨Chef Kam is serving up this week’s fresh catch entrée — available while supplies last •Golden Tilefi...
05/19/2026

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨

Chef Kam is serving up this week’s fresh catch entrée — available while supplies last

•Golden Tilefish•
Pan seared in brown butter, Au Poivre style, with cilantro and saffron cous cous, blistered red tomatoes, .farms trumpet mushrooms, pearl onions, spinach and fennel soubise, chervil garnish

Get it before it’s gone!👏
downtown Charleston local ingredients

Merci, Charleston!✨🫶For the 25th year in a row, you’ve voted 39 Rue de Jean Best French in Best of Charleston. What an ...
05/15/2026

Merci, Charleston!✨🫶

For the 25th year in a row, you’ve voted 39 Rue de Jean Best French in Best of Charleston. What an honor that is!

Your support, celebrations, and love for Rue mean the world to us! Thank you for dining, celebrating, and raising a glass with us through every year. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Cheers to 25 years at 39 Rue de Jean!🥂
downtown Charleston

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨Chef Ash is up for fresh catch this week and it’s one you don’t want to miss!👏🐟•Grilled Golden Tilef...
05/13/2026

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨

Chef Ash is up for fresh catch this week and it’s one you don’t want to miss!👏🐟

•Grilled Golden Tilefish•
Rice grits, haricot verts, sauce vierge, balsamic glaze

*available while supplies last!

✨Chef’s Special✨Chef Letha’s Duck Wing special is bringing double the flavor. Choose between two crave-worthy sauces and...
05/07/2026

✨Chef’s Special✨

Chef Letha’s Duck Wing special is bringing double the flavor. Choose between two crave-worthy sauces and dig in!🔥

•Duck Wing•
choice of sauce:
-Red Wine & Black Garlic Glaze-
or
-Orange Gastrique-

Available for a limited time, but they could land a spot on our happy hour menu!✨ Come try them and let us know what you think!👏

•May Wine Dinner•Join us for an intimate evening on May 24th at 6:30pm at 39 Rue de Jean’s Wine Bar. The experience feat...
05/06/2026

•May Wine Dinner•

Join us for an intimate evening on May 24th at 6:30pm at 39 Rue de Jean’s Wine Bar.

The experience features a five-course prix fixe tasting menu, with each course carefully paired with a selected wine. Our chef and sommelier will guide guests through each parring while sharing the inspiration, flavors, and stories behind every dish and pour.

•Amuse-Bouche•
🍽️Gourgéres (Gruyère Cheese Puff)
🍷Champagne, Palmer

•Starter•
🍽️Roasted Golden & Red Beet Salad - chévre, pistachio
🍷Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Domain Sylvain Bailly, Loire Valley (FR)

•Fish Course•
🍽️Seared Scallops - cauliflower purée, brown butter
🍷Chardonnay, Cave de Lugny, Macon Valley (FR)

•Main Course•
🍽️Braised Beef Bourguignon - pommes purée
🍷Pinot Noir, Laurent Chardigny, Burgundy (FR)

•Dessert•
🍽️Apple Rustic Tart - créme fraîche
🍷Riesling, White Rabbit (GE)

➡️Reservations are limited and expected to sell out.
🎟️Tickets available through tickets or the link in our bio.
✨Check out more Wine Dinner dates: June 10th, July 16th, August 9th

We can’t wait to see you soon!

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨Chef Letha’s fresh catch entrée this week is *chef’s kiss*•Golden Tilefish Linguine•Sweety drop pepp...
05/05/2026

✨Chef’s Fresh Catch✨

Chef Letha’s fresh catch entrée this week is *chef’s kiss*

•Golden Tilefish Linguine•
Sweety drop peppers, pearl onions, peas, black trumpet mushrooms from .farms, blackened Alfredo sauce, grilled baguette, garnished with arugula red streak from

Don’t this week-long special!👏🔥
downtown Charleston dine out

Address

39 John Street
Charleston, SC
29403

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+18437228881

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