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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
11:30 PM
Booked 22 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
    (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
  • 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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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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Menu

Maison's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 1,788 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

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

    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.

1,788 Reviews

  1. kevin VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Danielle, was particularly warm, knowledgeable and hospitable. We started with the onion tarte tatin and the escargots. Beautifully presented and delicious. Our mains were the rabbit en croute - one for the all time list of elevated comfort food - and a wonderful trout accompanied by a radiccio salad featuring pine nuts and sliced kumquats. Divine.

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  2. Cathy VIP

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon appetizer was outstanding!!! We sat at the bar and had great conversation with the bartenders! Every person on the team is professional and friendly ! Maison is my favorite place in town!!!

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  3. Pattie VIP

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this little restaurant! The food is excellent, the service is wonderful and the noise level is low.

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  4. Gregg VIP

    Charleston62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dinner every time. The new shrimp first course is amazing. The monkfish chop is outstanding. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

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  5. Peter VIP

    Western NC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salade verte, deceptively simple, is incredible. And the rabbit en croute, which we looked forward to for a year, was totally worth the wait. WOW!

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  6. Heather

    Atlanta73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful meal and experience at Maison. Service was fantastic and friendly and the food was delicious and unique. I sampled a few starters instead of going the entree route and am so happy I did. The Onion Soup Croquette was tasty and creative and a standout. I truly enjoyed everything about it and recommend Maison!

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  7. Wendy

    New York City120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best soft shell ever! Great service! Wonderful wine and mocktails

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  8. Robyn VIP

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    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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  9. Emily VIP

    Washington DC56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    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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  10. Eileen VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    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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FAQs

Maison is rated 4.9 stars by 1788 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 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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