39 Rue de Jean

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"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." - Parker Milner

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"A historic French brasserie where the head chef blends classical technique with creative twists on traditional dishes — signature preparations mentioned include coq au vin, roasted trout amandine, and duck confit croquettes — producing a polished, classic-meets-contemporary dining experience that emphasizes locally produced foods and has helped earn the chef state-level recognition." - AFAR

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"At a March dinner I attended, Charleston chef Marcus Shell of the French brasserie Rue de Jean prepared an aromatic batch of littleneck clams for the gathering." - Kayla Stewart

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"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."