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Maison, Charleston, SC
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Maison

$31 to $50
French
708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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

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 1,781 people are saying

Maison reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maison offers an "incredible dining experience" with "fantastic" food and attentive service, often compared to "a trip to Paris in Charleston." Highlights include creative French dishes like "crispy flounder," "rabbit en croute," and "delicious mushroom tart." The wine selection is excellent, and desserts like "warm madeleines" delight.
1,781 Reviews
  1. Robyn VIP

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food - the presentation , quality and flavor - exquisite . Definitely worthy of a restaurant in the center of Paris . The service was also impeccable. We will be back ! ( we had steak frites and the soft shell crab special - wow !)

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  2. Emily VIP

    Washington DC56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our absolute favorite of our trip! Attentive service, started with one of my favorite Rose wines. Husband had a fun cocktail. Started with an awesome and creative Onion soup croquette. We had the monkfish, flounder and the special of the day, a burger. All were so fantastic! The fries were handcut and delicious too. The madeleines for dessert were hot and fresh- yummy!

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  3. Eileen VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dinner at Maison. Every dish we had was fantastic! Will definitely return.

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  4. Victoria

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had escargots and a rabbit stew en croute, with fresh morel mushrooms, carrots and peas. The food was good, but each dish too salty for my taste. Also, the rabbit had little taste and was somewhat chewy. The coffee crème caramel for dessert was light and pleasant. The server was friendly and the ambience very casual, relaxed. I thought the overall price of about $90 (without tip) was high, but understandable I guess given the ingredients of what I ordered.

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  5. ROBB

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, amazingly wonderful and friendly staff in a cool, bit industrial neighborhood.

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  6. Peter VIP

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The flounder is always good no matter what the preparation. It’s our favorite dish in Charleston as well as the restaurant

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  7. Wendy VIP

    New York City119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jonathan was a wonderful server! The rabbit and flounder were truly devine

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  8. Bruce

    Chicago3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Maison several times and came away. very disappointed this time. I thought the service was condescending. My steak tartare was the worst that I've ever had, when I asked for some bread to go with it I was given two thin slices of bread and charged an extra dollar. But my wife did have the flounder and thought it was delicious.
    MaisonResponded on April 9, 2025
    Bruce, Jonathan has worked with us for 4 years. I can think of 100s of words to describe him, condescending is not one. You ordered an appetizer as an entree against Jonathan's recommendation. After trying a bite of your friends appetizer, which was your entree, you decided to change your order as the entrees were being plated. I'm not sure what line of business you are in, but in ours we don't waste product or incur a loss because a guest changes their mind 30 minutes after ordering and 2 minutes prior to entrees arriving at the table. We charged you $1 for bread. In today's economy, I think that's more than fair. Do you normally get things for free? Perhaps Maison is not the place for you.

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  9. Wendy VIP

    New York City119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best soft shell crab ever!! Wonderful services Great wine

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  10. Stewart

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been several times as this is a “ neighborhood spot” for us. Excellent food and service. Specials always are great but so are the standard menu items. God selection of locally sourced seafood and meats prepared in a more typical French style. Never had a bad meal or experience there.

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Maison is rated 4.9 stars by 1781 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Maison

708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Race Street
  • Neighborhood
    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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