Maison

4.8

1411 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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French bistro. Food forward. With beverage to compliment. Cuisine has been inspired by the cultural relevance of France and its celebrated history and traditional. Intimacy paralleled with crazy energy. Tradition juxtaposed with au courant innovation.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Executive chef
Vandy Vanderwarker

Location
708 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines

1,411 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience per usual! Seems to get better everytime we visit somehow.
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GM13
Charleston
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fantastic meal. Everyone there treats you like family. Rabbit pot pie is genius. Lyonnaise salad on special was incredible with a new take. Fresh madeleines for desert is a great way to end a great French meal. And the red wine from Corsica is really incredible and a bargain.
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MattyPark
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service5ambience3
We love French cuisine and chose to dine at Maison on a Friday night. Overall, it was okay. Prices were appropriate. Loved the decor and style. However, would’ve liked to see a larger menu with more French cuisine - not even a French Onion Soup or Beef Bourguignon to be found on the tiny menu. Small menus are great when every item is phenomenal, which wasn’t exactly the case in our opinion. The evening special salad, however, was delicious, and alone worth a repeat visit. We also had the steak frites, which was decent, although it was served as a filet instead of sliced. The clams came with a crispy piece of bread to soak up the broth, but we didn’t find it too flavorful. The noise level was way too high - it’s a tiny space. It was not a bad experience by any means, but not the intimate French restaurant we were hoping for.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We waited 45 mins past our reservation time. The appetizers were gross. Our drinks were so full of ice, they tasted like water. Food came right out with the appetizers and there was so much salt in everything I felt like I was a cow licking a salt lick. How do you mess up a French fry? It was over 200$ for two people. I would not recommend at all! The staff was friendly, but that’s about it.
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JimmyC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a great time at this restaurant. It’s very small and the staff is just lovely. We ordered steak tartare, the salad Lyonnaise and clams for starters and each dish was amazing. We especially loved the sauce on the clams and asked for more bread to finish all of it. I would go back just for that! We shared two very reasonable bottles of wine that were memorable. For entrees we had both the Monkfish (delicious!) and my favorite, the duck confit with lentils. We also shared an order of pomme frittes and really enjoyed them with the tarragon Mayo. We ended with the chocolate mousse which was enough to share. This will be a place that look forward to bringing friends and family as well as our go to for a delicious meal. Can’t wait to return.
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williamr
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
the foie gras seemed brittle as if it was too cold. The sauce with the monk fish was a little salty
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SarahC
West Virginia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place, amazing food. Try the rabbit, best meal I've had in awhile.
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GM13
Charleston
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best French restaurant in Charleston, and one of the top dining experiences you can have in the city. Food is always excellent, wine list is curated really well, and everyone's so friendly.
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Foodie
Richmond
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and stellar service! We thoroughly enjoyed the escargot, steak fries, tender duck, and flan. The only area for improvement was the main dishes were far too salty.
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MonicaG
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative and delicious! And the service is just right....attentive, informative and kind.One of our favorites in Charleston!
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SharonR
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A meal at Maison is always such a pleasure. We ate on the patio for the first time, since we had some mild weather which was really a treat.
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LillianJ
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience! From the food to the service, everything was amazing!
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ChasWiner
Charleston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Maison is another fine addition to the Charleston dining skyline! A small, intimate Bisto specializing in French cuisine. We were immediately greeted at the front door and seated at a corner table. Justin, our server, quickly became an integral part of our evening with great service and recommendations. His personality & wit fit with the camaraderie of our table. Our party enjoyed several appetizers & entrees. The pate was a country style pate with the traditional accompaniments. The heirloom tomato & tuna crudo was exceptional! The Tomahawk Monkfish was delicious. The unique presentation is an added bonus. The duck confit was nicely prepared but not the star of the meal. Maison has been on our radar for a while and we will, certainly add this as a favorite!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful evening from start to finish. The service (Kate + others that checked in on us) was next level! Food got better with each bite! Ambience and decor was A+. Can’t recommend enough!
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Jessie
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place more with every visit. Always have a great meal and service and enjoy the warm vibe.
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AnneW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dining experience! Excellent server. Rabbit and Monkfish were amazing.
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BobK
Charleston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice dinner at Maison last night. Only drawback was a very loud large group near us but they were done half way through our dinner so not too bad. Good cocktails to start. Foie Gras Torchon and Escargot for apps then Pate Campagne and Rabbit en Croute for entrees were all delicious. Nice glass of Pinot Noir to complement. Prices are not cheap but reasonable for the quality. Service was excellent too. Best French restaurant in Charleston.
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islander
Charleston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So great to find French Bistro with fabulous food and service. Meal was perfect and service was exceptional. We would highly recommend. Want to go back and try other apps and entrees. Thanks for a great night
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Bert
Charleston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The tuna and heirloom tomato appetizer was fantastic. The steak frites dinner was very sslty. Couldn't eat the fries. The shrimp schnitzel was ok...a bit overdone. Should've ordered the ratatouille tart...The vodka cocktail was good. The wine that my friend got was not so good. He sent it back and got a different glass. Short pour. Hit or miss, in my opinion. Maybe just an iff night or we didn't order well
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DanR
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hard a hard time trying to decide what to order as it all sounded so good and it was fabulous!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and Jonathan took great care of us. We haven’t been back to Charleston since before the pandemic. Maison was the first restaurant we booked, based on our experience there in our last visit. We’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We read about the burger only served on Wednesdays and went for that. It was really great. Amazing flavors and the bun was so good. Will be back to try some of the other dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and food. Knowledgable and welcoming staff. Casual atmosphere yet perfect for special occasions.
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DanielK
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the team here. Food is always good and the service makes you feel great.
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jamderm
Mississippi
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Charleston! This is our second time to Maison. All so fabulous ... the cocktails, the wine selection, the exquisite combination of flavors in the dishes! Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn't mention Jonathan, our server. He is knowledgeable, well-versed in the menu and doesn't miss a beat. Wonderful evening!
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Greg
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first visit and loved it. Knowledgeable staff and great cuisine. Classic escargot was over the top
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Weezie
New York Area
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maison never disappoints! Food is always excellent as is the service. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable about the preparation of the dishes which is very helpful as some of them are not as straightforward as they sound. Highly recommend Maison.
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FrancisB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
We are local and exhausted with Rue de Jean so friends suggested Maison. Everything was superb until a loud obnoxious he/him sat behind us and dropped F bombs over and over. It would have been great if the management would have intervened for the unfortunate women who were seated with this jerk. He had to be from out of town because no proper local would use such ignorant language in public or in presence of their wife or date.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and experience. Highly recommend. We had the Flounder and the Monkfish with Escargot as an appetizer. All were just perfect.
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Reegs
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Charleston. Consistently great innovative food. Staff are the best of the best, hands down!
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PNPrice
Charleston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is not one thing on the menu that you should miss. The food is extraordinary only to be outdone by the staff. An absolute joy. We frequent the restaurant for a reason. The chef comes up with exquisite combinations and the food is always fresh and seasonal. They even made navigating the menu easy for my celiac friend. Bravo and we will see you again soon!
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Thomas
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter, Tony, was top notch. Knew his stuff. Knew how to correctly handle a bottle of wine. There was no hesitation on his part when addressing our questions. A good waiter can enhance a bad meal. But Tony enhanced an already great meal. A+
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MegG
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The most inventive dishes and fabulous servers make this experience the best French place in town.
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Vern
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful service every time we have dinner at Maison! We love that the chef changes items on the menu seasonly. Tony and Nate never disappoint as servers. They are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best meal we had in Charleston this weekend - possibly anywhere in the past year. French with a touch of Southern cuisine perfectly done.
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FredM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very pleasant, cozy, dining atmosphere! It was our first time there, and I’m looking forward to our next trip back! The customer service was excellent and the food was absolutely amazing!!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Great food, steak frites a must … and the duck is so tender
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RobertD
Charleston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience2
The food was excellent and our server, Kate, was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to our needs. The ratatouille tart and the duck confit were both memorable. We'll be back!
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Happycamper77
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most divine meal at Maison. The littleneck clams were so outstanding. I am still dreaming of the seasonal broth that had red pepper, corn, tomato and fine herbs. We scooped up every last drop with the accompanying sourdough batard. I also loved the creative and gorgeous scallop schnitzel. Other family members loved the monkfish and the burger. The almond crème caramel is also not to be missed! The service and hospitality was fabulous as well. The most magnificent meal I’ve had maybe ever! I can’t wait to return to Maison!
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Caroline
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
My only complaint was that my Chicken Farci was a little undercooked in the middle and had a large section of the meat that was not good. Everything else was amazing! The tuna starter that was a special was absolutely delicious as was the steak tartar. Our server, Nate, was fantastic and very knowledgeable.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Maison is rated 4.8 stars by 1411 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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
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
Executive chef
Vandy Vanderwarker
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

Website
http://www.maisoncharleston.com/
Phone number
(843) 990-9165

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Popular dishes

Steak

Escargot

Steak Tartare

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

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