Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
Jacqueline Rodrigues
I recently dined at this restaurant during a work trip with my colleagues from NJ, and we were truly impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed yet elegant evening. Our server Lianna was warm, attentive, and made us feel welcomed from start to finish. The food was outstanding and beautifully prepared with authentic flavors that highlighted the best of French cuisine. Every detail, from presentation to taste, exceeded expectations. A wonderful experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an intimate and memorable meal. I wish I lived in the area so I could savor the dishes every week!!
… moreDenise Beers-Kiepper
Every visit is a treat! The most charming atmosphere you could ask for. Everyone is so welcoming and warm. And the food… outstanding!! Looking forward to the next time.
… morePaul Chiavini
Where shall we go today, France or Italy? Perhaps a bordertown experience ala Courmayeur? Having been to Charleston once before, I was interested in stepping outside the local low-country cuisine to experience a restaurant with different, even European aspirations. Chez Nous filled that bill quite nicely. The restaurant is in a converted house down an alley far from bustling King Street. Although they have a lovely patio, be sure to request an inside table if the weather concerns you. While not strictly a farm-to-table purist kitchen, the approach is absolutely one based in local, fresh, and high quality ingredients. The menu ( handwritten by the chef in both French and English) is more than concise: two starters, two entrees, and two desserts are presented each day—perhaps with the goal of relieving you of the decision-fatigue so prevalent in modern life. Regardless of intent, the approach is liberating. You make reservations here with the understanding that you are relying on the chef’s selection of ingredients determining what she will cook that day. There is no burning desire to preview the menu online and succumb in advance to our predilections. Instead, proceed with faith. The starter I chose, an antipasto dish of prosciutto, burrata, and strawberries was simple and delicious. We tried both Main’s: the spaghetti con vongole (clams from Oregon) and the fried chicken. The pasta was al dente and the sauce delicate. The chicken thighs (my personal favorite piece of yardbird) was also perfectly cooked. The scarpetta ( cleaning the plate Italian style with bread) was more than warranted. The wine list is well-curated, with most wines from France, Italy, and Spain. (I was told the owners have a wine bar in Paris as well). I selected a French Bourgogne (Chardonnay) that worked brilliantly with both of the mains. The dessert finished it off, a chocolate and olive oil cake with a delicate white sauce. For that, I selected a glass of the French Chinon (Cabernet Franc). The service by Nicki was attentive, and her wine knowledge evident. The final act was a hand pulled single espresso with beans from a local roaster —with a nice crema on top. $245 for two with a $79 wine and a glass of the Cabernet Franc—in line with fine dining in town. I will be back one day for another series of choices
by the chef.
… moreAndrew Brunetti
Fantastic daily changing menu. Our visit with three people we ordered both apps (lamb skewers, and Burrata with eggplant) to share and each had an entree (herbed chicken and potatoes, and grouper with a saffron broth). All the food was amazing. Dessert also delicious. The price is high but the quality is there.
… moreTaylor Greer
Epic lunch, fantastic food with daily menu changing and pristine patio vibes in the cool weather. Duck confit salad was a star and the wreckfish was tasty too.
… moreGlenn Robertson
Chez Nous is an absolute must try in Charleston (if you can get in!). Tucked away with its charming, intimate atmosphere, it feels like a secret you’re lucky to stumble upon. The menu changes daily, which makes the dining experience feel truly special.
The hanger steak with onions was perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor and likely one of the best I’ve ever had. The trout with hazelnut brown butter was equally outstanding: rich, delicate, and beautifully balanced. And to finish, the pot de crème au chocolat was nothing short of delightful—silky, decadent, and the perfect sweet ending to a memorable meal.
The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the whole evening felt like dining at a friend’s home in Europe. Chez Nous captures the magic of simple, thoughtful cooking at its finest. I can’t wait to return and see what’s on the menu next time!
… moreJ Joseph Stewart Sr.
fyi, not all superb restaurants are on King St…thanks for the reminder that food indeed can be transformative, is memory – restorative. This fish reminded me how I miss lunch in the French countryside: the crunch of fresh baguette…unoaked Chardonnay, luscious poisson avec dessert financier. A walk I will long remember…ad
… moreLauren Montgomery
Delicious. We ordered both appetizers, the fish entree, and both desserts. Charming place, good service. Dishes were cohesive with each other from start to finish and there was some ingenuity like having dishes change daily, and the types of ingredients you might not find everywhere.
The biggest issue for me was that although there were thoughtful and cohesive ingredients, the flavors and amount of food you got overall for the price were a tad lackluster. I would say the entrees were overpriced especially at $46 per dish, and the appetizers were close to $25 for each. I felt the desserts were very well priced and if I were to return, I’d probably sample the desserts and get a glass of French wine. If they lowered the prices by about $5-10 for each meal and starter, I might have given them a 5-star rating.
… moreCarl Wishneusky
Very good lunch experience at Chez Nous. I was excited to try it, having heard and read good things.
Lunch reservation made online and I sat at the bar. Comfortable, but it would have been cramped if busy. The atmosphere inside is charming, and nice jazz music was playing at a very agreeable volume.
The charming hand-written menus are almost comically illegible, but all the choices sounded extremely tempting. I opted for the eggplant starter which was tasty but a bit disappointing as an appetizer. More like crispy eggplant “chips”, I feel they would have made more of an amuse bouche than a $23 starter.
The main couse I chose were stunningly delicious veal escalopes with a rich pan sauce and capers, lemons, and roasted potatoes. Superb quality, but rather pricy at $47.
The wine list is very good, but markup is significant.
I’d consider coming back, but must admit I don’t think the prices are worth it. It’s an elevated, European experience; but my tab of $156 (including tip) for starter, main and two glasses of wine is bordering excessive.
… moreKristy Godi
Absolutely adorable French restaurant tucked away—so hidden that’s you feel like you’ve tumbled into a secret garden type space. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly, and food was delicious!
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