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Maison, Charleston, SC
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Maison

$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Maison is a French Bistro located in downtown Charleston, SC. Our concept is food forward with bright, balanced beverages to compliment. Maison's cuisine is inspired by classic French fare recreated with a breath of modernity and local influence. Tradition meets au courant innovation. The space is intimate and paralleled with energy.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Vandy Vanderwarker

From the OpenTable editors: Charleston's favorite escape to Paris is via this bustling bistro with a romantic blue patio. Feast on updated classics like steak tartare with a shiitake vinaigrette or escargots with ramp butter, alongside a wine list that zips through the Loire Valley and other famed regions and cocktails favoring Chartreuse and St-Germain. Eater, Thrillist, Condé Nast Traveler, and lots of local outlets can't stop heaping praise on this place.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 990-9165
  • Website
    http://www.maisoncharleston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    Race Street
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot with seven spaces behind our building and street parking available. Race street and Congress street offer free parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Happy Hour at Maison

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Happy Hour at the bar ALL NIGHT Tuesday and from 4:30-6:00pm Wednesday-Saturday. $8 cocktail highlights include French 75 and Gimlet. Our full food/drink menu is available as well.
    Happy Hour at Maison photo

Menu

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What 1,689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Overall

  • South Carolina

    Best Food

  • South Carolina

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Value

  • Charleston

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maison is a delightful French restaurant that's a "charleston gem" according to diners. Known for its "excellent food and service," Maison offers a creative menu with standout dishes like the "mushroom tart" and "crispy flounder." The cozy atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, with a "wonderful" staff enhancing the experience.

1,689 Reviews

  1. Lynn

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ravioli appetizer wonderful. Wednesday is burger night-fantastic. Chicken great . Server Neal on top of things!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. Will come again and again.

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  3. christine

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish an excellent evening. Service was top notch, wine choices very good and the french onion soup croquette is uniquely fantastic!

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  4. Steve

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dinners we have had in Charleston. Server was the best we have had in Charleston. Great experience. Highly recommend and we are Foodies.

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  5. Kelly

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty disappointing. We had fun but the service and the food didn’t match our expectations.

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  6. Bonnie

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the duck and was very pleased. Loved the atmosphere!

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  7. joel

    Charleston

    91 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had not been since the pandemic and sorry for what we missed. This is authentic continental food. The rabbit pot pie was full of fresh root vegetables like turnips. if you have ever boned a rabbit you would appreciate the work they did. The bistro steak frites were as if we were in France and the mushroom tarte had a wafer thin that the fresh thyme tinged mushrooms sat on. We had a complimentary short glass of Champagne when we sat at the bar and the bar tenders were knowledgable and friendly, makin a perfect accompaniment to a wonderful evening.

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  8. Wendy

    New York City

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new ravioli was divine. The flavor was very light and fresh The fall arugula salad was perfect. Loved how the salad was presented the flavors were uniquely like Thanksgiving. The flounder with little neck clams was truly a great dish

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  9. Robbie

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, the service is excellent. I try to order something other than the rabbit (which is great for dipping your pomme frites), but I just couldn’t. The Madeline’s are divine, as is the chocolate mousse (good for spreading on madeleines). The crème caramel was delightfully light.

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  10. Jim

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday at Maison and had a wonderful meal and experience. Our out-of-town family are “foodies” and can be very discriminating when it comes to restaurants. They loved their meals. Highly recommend Maison! We’ll be back.

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FAQs

Maison is rated 4.9 stars by 1689 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Maison

708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Race Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot with seven spaces behind our building and street parking available. Race street and Congress street offer free parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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