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39 Rue De Jean
39 John St.Charleston, SC 29403
Downtown
(843) 722-8881
39ruedejean.com
Tags: French, Bar
39 Rue de Jean looks like it’s been at 39 John St. forever. The tarnished railings and mirrors, the cracked tiles, the dark woods — they give the brasserie a patina of faded French beauty. But much like the charms of Catherine Deneuve and Brigitte Bardot, Rue’s appeal never subsides. Maybe it’s because the menu contains all the French classics and then some. Our favorites include the onion soup gratinée, beef tartare, sweetbreads, and escargot. Then there are the big plates like the NY steak frites (with butter!), the burger (best in town maybe?), and the six preparations of mussels. A bowl for $9.99 with a side of frites and a glass of Fischer LaBelle Amber will do you up right. Try the pistou, the aioli, the bacon blue cheese, or really any of them. They’re all good. Chef Aaron Lemieux puts out plenty of succulent entrées (lamb shank, duck confit, coq au vin, braised rabbit) that will have you dreaming of Paris, and the plats du jour are a good reason to put Rue on your regular rotation. Sunday brunch is the best time to try their amazing omelets, cooked to French perfection. —Stephanie Barna Dish (Winter 2013)
Restaurant Details
French brasserie cuisine featuring burgers, steaks, sushi, and salads Voted Best French Restaurant and Best French Fries by CP readers.
Features: Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Best of Charleston winner
Hours: L & D. Late Night. Sun. Brunch.
Price: $$$$
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Julia's 100th Birthday
- Aug. 7-15, 5-10 p.m. 2012
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- Fri., June 4, 12-2 p.m. 2010
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