We came here based on a recommendation from a perfect stranger, and we were thrilled we did! This meal was one of our favorites in Charleston right up there with Zero George and Fig. The menu was unique and exploding with flavor. My favorite dish was the rabbit, I almost ordered a second one because I didn't want to share half with my fiancé! We went on a Wednesday to get the special duck burger, which was dripping in a heavenly sauce. We both loved the same cocktail and ordered multiple rounds. The escargot was the perfect app, not too filling but great flavor and tender. Our server was basic and quick, but the food spoke for itself! We will definitely venture back here the next time we're in Charleston! read more

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This was our favorite meal when visiting Charleston. The service was great and our server knew everything about the menu. The food was 5 stars. I will eat here again if I go back. read more

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Ate at Maison last night. One of my new favorite restaurants in Charleston! The food and service are outstanding! Try the onion soup croquettes, escargots, pate, crispy flounder, and definitely save room for all 3 desserts!! This place is small and unpretentious and is hidden in northern Charleston so tends to be overlooked but don't count it out. read more

we had dinner at Maison this evening and everything from the service from our waitress Ali, the cocktails the appetizers the main course and the desserts was absolutely fabulous. The French onion soup croquette was incredible. The chicken rice main course that I had was perfection and the chocolate mousse dessert and the made to order Madeline's were unbelievable. Highly highly recommend Maison in Charleston, South Carolina. read more

Never disappoints! The food is always delicious, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance is calm and inviting. The outdoor patio is great too. Highly recommend: Pate de Campagne, Rabbit en Croute, and Salade Verte. read more

I would like to go back and try other things but what we had was good. Rabbit en croute - 5/5. The best rendition of chicken pot pie. Great crust, decadent veloute. Steak frites - 3/5. Hangar steak that came out underdone rare when ordered medium rare. Was tough and chewy. Frites we're ok. Leeks - 3.5/5. Was a fine dish. Not bad not great. Steak tartare - 4.5/5. Served with endive rather than toast, but it worked well. This was a great version of tartare. Service was excellent. Overall a great experience. read more

If you're hungry - snack before you go. Very pretty and very nice environment. Too expensive for what we got. Tasty appetizers, but entrees are much too expensive for what you get. Nice to see once, would not go again. read more

My husband and I had dinner reservations here on a Thursday night. Our reservation was for 8:30pm or so. We were told there was not a possibility of making an earlier reservation but there were multiple tables available when we arrived. The food here was very typically French...very flavorful with their sauces and very nice presentation. We had the escargot, the monkfish, leeks vinaigrette, and the chicken. Everything was delicious. Since it was our anniversary, they presented us with two glasses of sparkling wine. That was great. We also went ahead and ordered a bar drink, the Vibrant--very good. We had wine with our dinner but unfortunately, although it was a generous pour, it was way too warm. read more

What a wonderful experience! The service with Allison and the entire team was outstanding. The mussels so rich and flavorful, croquettes were fresh and warm, chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the desserts fresh warm Madeline's and chocolate mouse. The drink menu was diverse with lots of options for aperitif lovers like me. Definitely will be back! read more

Maison - Croquettes - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Absolutely fantastic. Loved the menu but hesitant to go bc it's not as hyped/as many reviews as other spots in Charleston. Glad I went w my instinct. Deserving of 1 star Michelin (didn't look, maybe they have one). Whimsical menu and everything on point flavor/execution wise. read more

Another great Charleston restaurant. We arrived nearly an hour before our reservation and they seated us right away. Our server was great -- everything you can expect from exceptional service. He had great menu recommendations that he didn't push, paired great wine on his own, was attentive, brought out the dishes at appropriate times, etc. And, of course, the food was just perfect. Best monkfish I've ever had. Yes, it was kinda pricey but very worth it. read more

Had one of the best meals ever at Maison recently. I randomly went after seeing their dinner special post on social media. Now I'm mad at myself for not having been sooner. The dinner special was PHENOMENAL. Dry aged duck (I love a dry aged steak but had never heard of dry aged duck) needs to be available at more restaurants. It was accompanied by beluga lentils, sour cherry sauce, and an onion soubise. The sauces were also spectacular. The bartender recommended a lovely malbec to pair with dinner also. It paired beautifully. The dessert I chose was an almond flavored creme caramel. The almond flavor really took it up a notch and made it superb. The service was great and really friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back. read more

Maison - Almond creme caramel - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We had a great dinner it Maison and loved the recommendations from our server Tony. He suggested items that paired so well with the wine we ordered. Everything was excellent. read more

This place is Freaking Fabulous! Came here for date night last Saturday and had an amazing time from start to finish. We arrived a few minutes early and grabbed a couple seats at the bar and had a cocktail while our table was readied. I stared with the G-Love and wifey had the Bon Vivant, both were very good. Throughout our evening we enjoyed a bottle of Champagne after finishing our cocktails and then capped it off with the local Coast Kolsch beer. Service overall was an 8/10 as a couple of times I had to reach for the bottle to fill our glasses from empty. Now for what really matters, The Food... We begun the night with the Snapper Crudo special and it really set the tone of what was about to come. Next was the Summer Vegetable Tart and Escargot. Both were very tasty. The tart was pure, clean with a delightfully flaky crust. The escargot was buttery and decadent. Moving on from here we had the Steamed Clams and a side of Fries to soak up all the wonderful sauce they were swimming in. The clams were killer!!!! The fries were cooked in clarified butter with a crisp outside and fluffy interior. The aioli accompaniment was spot on as well. Our first experience was truly a "Win" and I'm looking forward to returning soon to dog my way through more of the menu. I heard their Steak Tartare is where it's at so that's the next dish I'll try out. Keep killing it Maison! read more

Maison - Snapper Crudo Special - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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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. Service was friendly. 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. read more

So I was so excited to go to this place. I have been looking at the menu all week and I wanted to spend that kind of money on a really great experience but unfortunately it was only the company I was with that was terrific. Our waiter asked us to not order while we were waiting for other friends. He said it was because he wanted us to wait to order together because it's easier for the kitchen. I did not comply and politely asked If we could order foie gras anyway. When he came back to the table he placed the plates down very hard. And then I wasn't even blown away by the food at all which was the real bummer. I absolutely do not have disposable income so this was really quite a big deal for me. read more

Maison - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Maison has a charming, small restaurant atmosphere. MacKenzie E made excellent recommendations and provided professional service. I tried the diver scallops and I rarely order scallops, just believed they would do a superb job. They did. Side dish of field pea gratin. Sparkling wine. As is typical of Charleston the meal was pricey. However It was a special, intimate meal in Charleston that evoked memories of dining in Paris. read more

Maison - a dining room with tables and chairs - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Back last night. A standout was Toro, shasito peppers and a few grains of course salt - magnificent. Also had their monkfish chop. Monkfish can get rubbery quickly. This was exquisite. So far every time, everything is perfect. read more

Maison - Bar area - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Wow, great new place Salmon was incredible, Pate fantastic, Paris Brest, Madeleine, oh my. This food is not what you normally get in Charleston. They took it up many levels. You may think you're in France. Brand new interior, people will bend over backwards to assist you, with a smile. It's a must on your list. I will go back and try the many other options on the menu. Oh yea, they also have outdoor seating, which is very private. Closed on Sunday. Run don't walk to this very up and coming place before you have to wait on line to get in. Frank G read more

I came in yesterday without a reservation and didn't really expect to find a table, but thanks for the lovely staff, Nathan and Leah/Lia (I hope one of those is correct), they were able to get me a great spot on the patio after having a glass of wine at graft across the parking lot. Our server, Erica was incredible, charismatic and made our experience a memorable one after walking us through the entire menu and giving us great recommendations. We ordered 2 French onion soup croquettes, the Bucheron Tart, and Black Truffle Sausage & Spring Vegetable en Croute. Our meal was magnificent all the way through the last bite. Marvelous presentation and complex flavors especially with that Bûcheron tart. Great French wines for the cherry on top. Sadly there was no room for dessert but I'll be back again for sure. Highly recommend. read more

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Excited to check out this new spot on upper king. Great space and friendly bar/ wait staff. Arrived on a Tuesday with no reservation yet was seated in time promised (35 mins) for 2 ppl. Martini at bar was a wee bit small for me, yet good shake for a dirty! I prefer bleu cheese olives in my martinis and they didn't have them but.... moving on. We tried several first courses - the mussels in particular had a delicious flavor and very good size. I wasn't a big fan of the amount of the sauce served on the steak frites ( see pic) - the taste though was good and perfect cook temp. I'm typically a chocolate purist for dessert yet my dinner partner suggested the Pistachio Paris Brest - by far the best dessert I've had in Charleston. Unique and so flavorful - will 100% be back for this alone. Overall, very positive experience! Reasonably priced yummy distinctive French styled food. read more

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The food at this restaurant was surprisingly above expectations. Everything we had we devoured. We showed up about 15 minutes before our reservation and expected to wait. I'm guessing the table they had designated for our reservation was being held captive by the previous customers. We don't mind, we understand sitting around enjoying good company and not being rushed. The hostesses and servers didn't rush them out (which oddly I appreciated), but instead explained to us what was happening, apologized, and brought all three of us some yummy bubbles to enjoy while we waited. Totally worth the wait. I would recommend making reservations a bit ahead of time if you want any hope of getting in at a decent hour. read more

Good food.. but room for improvement. This restaurant is small which is ok.. and has a cool little bar.. but ambiance and comfort is lacking a little. We had the wedge salad (very good), steamed flounder (good), and Rabbit en croute (pot pie).. it was ok. The pot pie was highly recommended by staff, but seemed oddly placed for a summer menu when it's hot and humid outside in July. Gin cocktail was one of the best I've had. Also had a side of fries w/ insane aioli sauce. Seating is not very comfortable in this little restaurant and it's not the most romantic atmosphere. Street parking only, is a pain in the a**, and not in the best part of town either. read more

Maison is a great new addition to the Charleston food scene, and with time, and possibly taking into account all of the recommendations given by some of the prior reviewers has a great trajectory ahead of it. First off, yes, you're on the other side of the cross town, and yes, parking is abysmal in this area - get ready to circle around Congress and King, and watch out for the incessant flooding repairs going on around the area - but if you find a spot, check. The restaurant lighting is a bit jarring - it's not dim and not bright, but oddly reminded me of the lighting in a dressing room. The decor is a little off the shelf, but could easily be improved with a staff member that had a creative vibe and the owner's ear. The staff is accommodating and knowledgeable. After reviewing the menu, I thought uh oh, it's going to be the old vegetarian game of piecing together a bunch of vegetable side dishes to equal an equivalent entree, which I did, but the waiter also offered up the option to have the chef prepare a vegetarian main dish. This ended up being a medley of different lightly seasoned sauteed vegetables - it was well prepared and tasty. I love desserts, but alas, that's not their forte - basic ol' chocolate mousse variation was the offering, so I took a hard pass. My mom used to say chocolate mousse and creme brulee are the the desert equivalents of ants, they're everywhere, and usually not that unique. read more

Great monkfish! Not a huge fan of French wines and the champagne needs to go in a champagne glass not a wine glass. The muscles are ok. I loved the atmosphere and this spot is in an up and coming area. Enjoyed. read more

this review is solely based on the food not the service which was excellent. escargot: 5 stars steak and frites: 2 flavor of the steak sauce was good but the steak that looked like a filet mignon was anything but. It was a very low grade steak to look like a filet. the steak was also undercooked and the fries were overcooked with to much salt. scallops: 1 there is no way what i was served was scallops. They looked and tasted nothing like scallops and the watery broth they were in had an off putting taste and was the furthest thing from a french sauce more like a bad thai broth flounder: 3 the fish was great but again the sauce wasn't french it was a curry cream sauce to sum it up this restaurant is all over the place that misses the mark. wish them the best but will not be back read more

Fresh, delicious, creative food and excellent service. Made with love. We had clams and monk fish. Wonderful and cozy spot.

We went to dinner to celebrate our engagement with our best couple friends. Our waiter Jonathon was awesome and very informative and descriptive on all the appetizers, drinks and entrees. The house had a pork chop special which I had, where my fiancé had the roasted chicken. The chop was super juicy and tender, served with crispy potato halves, corn and a fantastic sauce. There were also slightly sweet onion rings on the side. The roasted chicken was also extremely juicy, where it was marinated for 3 days! It was also served with corn and a pasta filled with a mushroom, chicken broth filling which was delicious as well. Overall this was one of the best French restaurants we've ever been to, and one of the best dining experiences I've ever had! read more

I am so impressed with this new restaurant it is at the top of my list. The chef knows exactly what he is doing the flavors transition from each bite. I want more! read more

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It's been months after dining at Maison and my wife and I still talk about our experience. Maison made our anniversary feel truly special from the moment we sat down to when we finally said goodbye 2 hours later. Our waiter Nate was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient as we bombarded him with questions about the menu. We were greeted with complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which was a small gesture that made the night feel special. Every dish was beautifully constructed and incredibly delicious, and the restaurant itself was lively yet cozy. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a phenomenal culinary experience at Maison for your next special event. read more

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Nothing fancy here, but the food shines. Well though out wines by the glass, friendly and accommodating staff as well as terrific desserts round out a very good dining experience. Mussels were exceptionally flavorful, as were the steak tartare, monkfish, and soft shell crab special. Will unquestionably return next time we're in town. read more

We came here on our honeymoon and had a great time! We were congratulated and brought two glasses of champagne, which was very nice. The ambiance and service were great, and the food was delicious. The steak was a real highlight, as well as the escargot. Highly recommend! read more

Maison - Escargot - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Maison is a memorable fine dining experience. The staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable. Their food is unforgettable. I recommend asking your serve what the chef recommends for dinner and ordering that. For an appetizer, the mussels are a must! read more

The food is unique and always delicious. The service is excellent and friendly but not intrusive. And it's lovely to be there.

BEST. FRENCH. RESTAURANT. (At least that I've ever been to and I went to Paris for 6 days) The server was delightful and explained a lot of specials to us and gave great feedback to all of our menu questions. You need reservations, this place is definitely very popular. The coq au vin was one of the best dishes I've ever had, they cook it a little different than most versions but it has the best texture, consistency and flavor. My mom had the onion soup and said it was amazing. The waiters also were very attentive to our drinks and my drink was never empty for more than a minute. The hostess was also very kind and actually took the time to ask us questions and get to know us. read more

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Stopped here for dinner on a Friday night recently. No trouble getting a reservation. I really, really wanted to love this place. Everything was just ok.... The restaurant is just ok inside (average French theme- like a watered down Rue de Jean). The services was just ok (had to ask to order more drinks on a couple of occasions). The food was just ok (we liked the Foie Torchon, but the Steak Frites was average- tiny steak, the fries were lukewarm, not cooked enough, and lacking salt). The highlight of the visit were the cocktails- they've got some really creative drinks on the menu and we liked every single one that we tried. With other great options so close by- the bar has been set high and Maison just didn't stand out for me. read more

This is the PERFECT restaurant. My friends and I visited Maison this weekend on a girls trip to Charleston, and it was truly amazing. Excellent service, wine selection, and truly the best food I've had in a while. Better than the south of France. Get the onion croquette - out of this world! The chicken and the chocolate mousse are also excellent. Shout out to our waiter Tony, excellent job! read more

Maison - Chocolate mousse with peanut brittle and grapefruit - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I made reservations through Resy and then was told upon arriving that there are two Maison's in Charleston and I had made the reservation at the wrong one. They seat us anyway which was great since we had a 3 yr old with us and everything was great. Great until another customer comes to the table and confronts us for "taking their table." Food is great but this was one of the most awkward experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Honest mistake of making reservations at the wrong Maison restaurant when I'm from out of town turned into a customer coming to the back of the restaurant and confronting us. Even if we "took the table," how did we know? No one said, "don't worry about it, just take this persons reservation." And then proceed to tell them that we took their table when they get there??? Food is great, but the service is terrible. No one took any responsibility for the confrontation. Now I'm still left wondering how things went up front when an employee said we took the reservation? What kind of restaurant tells another customer that their reservation was taken by another customer in the first place? Especially when the other customer had no idea??? Party of 7, spent a lot of money...never going back. I will talk about this for years to come as one of the weirdest restaurant experiences of my life. read more

I came into Maison Wednesday night around 9. I was absolutely blown away. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a pleasant server who gave us all the details of the menu and cocktail list. I ordered the onion soup croquette and steak tartare. I'm a sucker for onion soup and this croquette was so special! I've been thinking about it nonstop ever since! The steak tartare was a star as well, I loved the endive on the side- great crunch! And the burger was just the cherry on top. I wouldn't consider myself a huge burger person but after that burger, I am now. Seriously can't wait to come back!!! Also had the les misfit cocktail and it was perfectly balanced with citrus and herbaceous notes!! THANK YOU so much Maison for a wonderful experience!!! Cant wait to try more of your innovative and exciting dishes. 10/10 read more

Maison - Wednesday night burger special - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was a delightful restaurant in an unassuming building serving French bistro fare. A sleek but not industrial look inside. Their specialty cocktails were creative but also all standards were made with precision. Appetizers included foie gras with a twist and some other unique offerings. Mains were equally enjoyed by all and likewise desserts. Our only issue was that our service was enthusiastic to begin with, then seemed to wane as the evening passed. Not sure what to attribute it to as we ordered everything for our party of four from appetizers, cocktails, wine, mains and dessert. It was busy, but expectedly so. During these times we certainly want to throw no stones when a hectic kitchen is the reason for delays, but it wasn't that - it was the attitude. Other than that, exceptional dining experience. read more