Made a reservation at Maison for our last night in Charleston. It was a wonderful meal from start to finish. Our server Allie was fantastic, lots of detail about flavors and highlights of the menu. The food was great, chef had different takes on classic French dishes. Maison will definitely be on the list of restaurants to visit when we return to Charleston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiced Duck Confit with Lentils, French Onion Croquettes
Robert Leahy
We’ve lived in Charleston over 30 years and had the best meal in all our time here last night. With so many choices, we don’t get back to our favorites often enough. Lately, we’ve just been happy when see good service or good food; these days we seldom get to enjoy both.Last night, Mar 29, Maison was absolutely excellent with perfect service from Justin, our waiter, and the best starters and entrees we have ever had. Just a wonderful dinner and great atmosphere. I’d give it 6 stars it I could. Thank you Maison!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francofoodies
First time dining, will not be the last! Entrees were superbly prepared and ample (rabbit en croute, flounder). The accompaniments were imaginative, fresh & very flavor-filled. The wine list complements the menu & is explained by very knowledgeable staff. Desserts will be experienced on our next visit. Looking forward to patio dining as well! Go! You won't be disappointed!
Joshua Thomas
Our service and waiter started off great. He really knew the menu and was on point with explaining some of the menu. The appetizers were not the best. The rough part of the night was waiting an hour and a half between appetizers and the main course with little to no communication or service. The duck confit was amazing. Everything else just ok, wished it was better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
By far, our absolute best meal in Charleston! The server was extremely helpful in explaining the various dishes! I would highly recommend if you want an amazing meal in Charleston! I can't wait to return! It was a fun experience and lovely atmosphere!
The very best dinner I have had recently. Beautifully prepared meal, staff was friendly and the restaurant was very quaint. I had the steak tartare for app and Monkfish for main course. Spouse had the steak and fries - omg the fries are too die for!!!!
Foodie
Great menu to choose from. The Salmon Rillettes were so delicious I could eat them everyday. Beautifully presented food. We had a great boottle of Champagne I had never heard of, but was luscious. Service was great although for my taste almost too much information.
LouV
We always feel like a million bucks when we dine at Maison. The greeting, the table, knowing our drink order, smiles all around, exquisite food, the fond hellos... And then last night after bad very recent experiences at two other restaurants, you telling the four bozos to STFU and sit down. Perfect night. Thank you. As always grateful for wonderful night.
Ryan Templeton
They only have the burger on Wednesday and it is not on the menu but it is amazing. If you ask they will even cut it up on the quarters for a big group so that you can have it as an appetizer!The French onion croquettes are amazing too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Croquettes
DoloresD
We both had the duck confit and it was delightful. It was tender, moist, flavorful and above all was innovative in the nuanced spicing, the foie gras reduction and the perfect French lentils. Will definitely be back.
It was a real treat to eat at Maison! The food was incredible - authentic, sophisticated without being showy. The staff were incredibly helpful with choices for people with celiac disease. Our server was quite possibly the best part about this dining experience. Unfortunately cannot remember her name but her enthusiasm for and knowledge about individual dishes and wines was infectious. This is the kind of dining experience that we will talk about for years to come.
My two companions and I had an incredible dining experience. Each dish was intensely flavorful and most were imaginative twists on traditional French recipes. Our waiter described the dishes perfectly and we were glad we took his advice. The broth our clam appetizer was cooked in was so good we would have been glad to have it as soup. The French onion appetizer was a revelation - a croquette filled with onion soup reduction was onion soup on steroids.
Marc
Went w a couple friends. Very low key atmosphere. Small. Not fancy. Plain wood tables and booth. A little early so had drink on patio. Asked the waiter what he would recommend. He said the pate, foie gras and escargot were old school and nothing new. Recommended some different options for apps that sounded good. We went w the "old school" ordering all three. All excellent. Plan was steak and frites but there was a rabbit pie. Waiter said go w the pie. All three of us did. Excellent!!! Mild, not gamey. Nice mix of veg in the pie w a nice sauce and puffed pastry top. Deserts were fine. Maybe I'm not a big desert guy. Pricey. You will rack up a tab. But I was back there six nights later w my daughter and we both had the rabbit. And the old school apps. Did try the tartar. It was OK. And we added the frites both times. Dip em in the pie. Excellent. Highly recommend. One of my new favorites!!!
Abigail Hobbs (The Wife Aquatic)
Wonderful experience. Exquisite service. The staff seem to enjoy their work. The foie gras was delicious. The lamb special was honestly one of the best dishes I've ever tasted in my entire life. I know that sounds exaggerated but it really was that good. We had such a wonderful time eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foie Gras Appetizer, Escargot
AshM
We had a great time here, it was our anniversary and I noted that and my wife and me were surprised with a glass of champagne when greeted by our waiter Nathan. The food was delicious and the recommendation of wine to pair with my food was spot on, truly enjoyable.
Made a reservation at Maison for our last night in Charleston. It was a wonderful meal from start to finish. Our server Allie was fantastic, lots of detail about flavors and highlights of the menu. The food was great, chef had different takes on classic French dishes. Maison will definitely be on the list of restaurants to visit when we return to Charleston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiced Duck Confit with Lentils, French Onion Croquettes
We’ve lived in Charleston over 30 years and had the best meal in all our time here last night. With so many choices, we don’t get back to our favorites often enough. Lately, we’ve just been happy when see good service or good food; these days we seldom get to enjoy both.Last night, Mar 29, Maison was absolutely excellent with perfect service from Justin, our waiter, and the best starters and entrees we have ever had. Just a wonderful dinner and great atmosphere. I’d give it 6 stars it I could. Thank you Maison!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time dining, will not be the last! Entrees were superbly prepared and ample (rabbit en croute, flounder). The accompaniments were imaginative, fresh & very flavor-filled. The wine list complements the menu & is explained by very knowledgeable staff. Desserts will be experienced on our next visit. Looking forward to patio dining as well! Go! You won't be disappointed!
Our service and waiter started off great. He really knew the menu and was on point with explaining some of the menu. The appetizers were not the best. The rough part of the night was waiting an hour and a half between appetizers and the main course with little to no communication or service. The duck confit was amazing. Everything else just ok, wished it was better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
By far, our absolute best meal in Charleston! The server was extremely helpful in explaining the various dishes! I would highly recommend if you want an amazing meal in Charleston! I can't wait to return! It was a fun experience and lovely atmosphere!
The very best dinner I have had recently. Beautifully prepared meal, staff was friendly and the restaurant was very quaint. I had the steak tartare for app and Monkfish for main course. Spouse had the steak and fries - omg the fries are too die for!!!!
Great menu to choose from. The Salmon Rillettes were so delicious I could eat them everyday. Beautifully presented food. We had a great boottle of Champagne I had never heard of, but was luscious. Service was great although for my taste almost too much information.
We always feel like a million bucks when we dine at Maison. The greeting, the table, knowing our drink order, smiles all around, exquisite food, the fond hellos... And then last night after bad very recent experiences at two other restaurants, you telling the four bozos to STFU and sit down. Perfect night. Thank you. As always grateful for wonderful night.
They only have the burger on Wednesday and it is not on the menu but it is amazing. If you ask they will even cut it up on the quarters for a big group so that you can have it as an appetizer!The French onion croquettes are amazing too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Croquettes
We both had the duck confit and it was delightful. It was tender, moist, flavorful and above all was innovative in the nuanced spicing, the foie gras reduction and the perfect French lentils. Will definitely be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
It was a real treat to eat at Maison! The food was incredible - authentic, sophisticated without being showy. The staff were incredibly helpful with choices for people with celiac disease. Our server was quite possibly the best part about this dining experience. Unfortunately cannot remember her name but her enthusiasm for and knowledge about individual dishes and wines was infectious. This is the kind of dining experience that we will talk about for years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiced Duck Confit with Lentils, Leeks Vinaigrette, Foie Gras Appetizer
My two companions and I had an incredible dining experience. Each dish was intensely flavorful and most were imaginative twists on traditional French recipes. Our waiter described the dishes perfectly and we were glad we took his advice. The broth our clam appetizer was cooked in was so good we would have been glad to have it as soup. The French onion appetizer was a revelation - a croquette filled with onion soup reduction was onion soup on steroids.
Went w a couple friends. Very low key atmosphere. Small. Not fancy. Plain wood tables and booth. A little early so had drink on patio. Asked the waiter what he would recommend. He said the pate, foie gras and escargot were old school and nothing new. Recommended some different options for apps that sounded good. We went w the "old school" ordering all three. All excellent. Plan was steak and frites but there was a rabbit pie. Waiter said go w the pie. All three of us did. Excellent!!! Mild, not gamey. Nice mix of veg in the pie w a nice sauce and puffed pastry top. Deserts were fine. Maybe I'm not a big desert guy. Pricey. You will rack up a tab. But I was back there six nights later w my daughter and we both had the rabbit. And the old school apps. Did try the tartar. It was OK. And we added the frites both times. Dip em in the pie. Excellent. Highly recommend. One of my new favorites!!!
Wonderful experience. Exquisite service. The staff seem to enjoy their work. The foie gras was delicious. The lamb special was honestly one of the best dishes I've ever tasted in my entire life. I know that sounds exaggerated but it really was that good. We had such a wonderful time eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foie Gras Appetizer, Escargot
We had a great time here, it was our anniversary and I noted that and my wife and me were surprised with a glass of champagne when greeted by our waiter Nathan. The food was delicious and the recommendation of wine to pair with my food was spot on, truly enjoyable.