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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 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

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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.
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What 1,748 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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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

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maison in Charleston offers a delightful French dining experience with "exceptional service," "fantastic food," and a "stylish setting." Guests rave about the "inventive" menu and "exceptional" dishes like the crispy flounder and steak frites. It's a neighborhood gem where "every dish is a masterpiece" and the "staff treats you like royalty."

1,748 Reviews

  1. Kate

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    How is it that Maison is not on every foodies list of best Charleston restaurants? I LOVE good food and this is my favorite. In the dozens of times we have eaten at Maison we have never been disappointed! There is always a warm welcome at the door and by the bar and wait staff. The menu is a combination of a few French classics (escargot, pate de campagne, salmon rillette) with the addition of creative "new classics". There are a few daily specials as well. And don't miss the Wednesday night burger--THE BEST EVER I can't say enough about how good Maison is. Add it to the top of your list of places to try.

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  2. Timothy

    VIP

    Charleston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maison is always a delight. Their food is thoughtfully conceived and beautifully executed and the service is excellent and fun. We love this place!

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  3. Laura

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience at Maison! It's been a long time since we've been waited on so attentively. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and able to attend to our dietary needs. I felt how much the staff and chefs care about the quality of food and ingredients. We tried a variety of the food options, various specials including a fish slider that was tender and tangy and great. We also had the escargot & monkfish (both perfectly prepared) and, my favorite, the citrus and fennel salad that was fresh and crisp and quite enjoyable as a starter. We ended the meal with the chocolate mousse which was rich and a beautiful texture. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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  4. keeled

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The people are so friendly, with a in neighborhood feeling and my out of town friends enjoyed it immensely! It’s one of my favorites!

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  5. John

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner. Service, food, and atmosphere were exceptional.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite place in Charleston .... our go too !

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A highlight of the weekend! Fantastic food and service!

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  8. Rachel

    VIP

    Charleston

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always perfectly prepared and service is exceptional. The new flounder preparation is absolutely wonderful - a great addition to the menu!

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  9. Kevin

    VIP

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a well thought out menu, deliciously prepared along with fantastic service… Great wine and champagne, with a perfectly curated cocktail menu. Professional but not pretentious. It is truly five stars!

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  10. Andy

    Columbus

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evan behind the bar is the best! Food was excellent. I recommend it!

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FAQs

Maison is rated 4.9 stars by 1748 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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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