We had heard that is one of the TOP Restaurants in the entire US! So we were excited to get there early, as walk ins. The outside dining area is unique. It was chilly in the air and all of the dining is outside. (Obviously this works for 8 months out of the year but what do they do when its raining or cold?) Anyway they do have some heaters, and its warmest sitting at the bar. First review of the menu indicates a very limited choice. It is vegetarian friendly however. We ordered the side curry collard greens, which were excellent and a generous portion. We also enjoyed the olive appetizer, which was served with baked warm olives and garlic cloves; the bread was toasted and good. However, the carrots with butter were literally tasteless.. they had an opportunity to create this using delicious sweet carrots, but missed it. We ordered two entrees: The chicken was charred on the outside and parts were undercooked. Besides, having to pull apart a whole 1/2 chicken is not my thing. Baked chicken should "fall off the bone". I have had better chicken at a cafeteria at work! The ribeye was okay, again nothing spectacular as we would expect from a "TOP RESTAURANT". Also the drink seemed to be pre mixed, and not superb.. Server at the bar was pleasant. All in all a bill of $127, after the tip is too much for this restaurant. Sorry but my reviews are designed to be of value to the diners and I am alway honest, to the best of my abilities, given my selective palate. I did not sample everything of course and the pork chop might be spectacular.. read more

Ambiance was nice, food was phenomenal. Went during day time would love to go back in the evening to experience the difference in settings. It was confusing on where to go to get seated, I had to ask the bartender which she advised there was an MC stand next tot the grill behind/next to the bar that is not very noticeable. read more

The finest restaurant experience in Charleston. Unique menu that is delicious, service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is chic but by no means pretentious. read more

The food was 10/10. The service was 11/10. The ambience was 12/10. I have celiac disease and was able to have conversations with the workers + chef regarding what was safe for me to eat :) All the yummy dips come with amazing chips (per request) on the side instead of bread. read more

Everything about this place it's vibing!! Drinks were the best around. Food was amazing. Great time/experience had by all.

If you'd like to sit outside in a relaxed, cool atmosphere with nice music, this is your place. All of the appetizer options are a must have. I would order all of these again over any of the entrées. read more

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Hard to review the place because it seems amazing but was underwhelmed. Ambience is nice, people are great, menu looks great. But I didn't think menu wasnt executed all that great. you walk up to order and get food delivered, which is ok- but makes you wonder what the value of tip is in this context when you don't develop a relationship with any staff. The drinks are pretty much all well drinks which I don't have much of an issue with- but for someone who gets drunk off of one beer- the cocktails were weak. Price is expensive overall, but that's now likely the norm for Charleston. Wanted to like it much more than I did. 3 is really because there's nothing for me to return to. read more

Food is phenomenal and the service is amazing!! The whipped ricotta dip and the wood fire grill oysters are amazing!! A MUST IF YOUR IN TOWN!! read more

Lost Isle - First time here and this place is phenomenal!! The service is amazing and the vibes are immaculate!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

We went early concerned about getting a table, but they had plenty of seating on a Tuesday night. Great drinks. Great food. Great setting.

What an amazing meal!!! I got to experience Lost Isle when Chef Josh Taylor prepared a dish for our East Cooper Meals "A Meal to Remember" Gala. AMAZING!!!! read more

Wife and I had dinner last night, with apps and drinks. Very cool vibe , ordered drinks sat near a fire pit , then walked up to order our choices. Smoked oysters were amazing, as was the smoked fish dip. For our mains we had steak and chicken also cooked perfectly. Glad my wife selected this place everything was great - I do recommend that you dress warmly . I would also recommend you try this place it's not going to be "Lost" for long !!!!! read more

Great food, interesting concept for service. Order drinks at the bar and a tab is opened. Menu is scanned at your table using a QR code. Next step is heading over to the grill and placing your order. Food is then delivered to your table when cooked. Cool outdoor venue with big umbrellas that are opened for rain. Food was grilled and delicious. We started with the Fire roasted olives which were served with buttery toasted bread and roasted garlic. Entrees we had were the smoked tomahawk pork chop, charcoal grilled chicken ( very moist and juicy) and the grilled rib eye steak. All were delicious! As a side we had the plancha smashed potatoes . We had a very enjoyable dinner!! Will definitely return! read more

Don't go here on a rainy night, but any other night I would highly recommend this place. Very different menu with some tasty options. The curried collard greens was unexpectedly tasty. Smoked eggplant dip for a starter was very nice. A tomahawk pork chop done on the wood fired grill was amazing. read more

Great atmosphere, food was just very nice. Love the vibe. Will be back for more. This is a super cool spot on Maybank.

Great laid back vibe and employees. Wouldn't go if it's raining. They have umbrellas but if it's more than a sprinkle, you're going to get wet. Brussels sprouts are probably the best I've ever had. Curried collard greens are excellent+++ if you like curry and coconut. Chicken was a little tough but had a good flavor. The ribeye is not good. Tough, chewy, and not a very high-quality piece of meat. They also recommended it to be medium rare. Our two steaks were rare to blue. That's fine with a good steak but this was stuff you'd buy at the grocery. Two of us ordered and dug to find edible pieces. Literally left 75% on the plate to be taken away and decline boxes. Give us the cheap steak and actually cook it or buy quality meat! I wondered if that is why they cover it with the chimichurri and the garlic, which were both tasty. However, you can't mask tough, chewy, and less flavorful steak. You have a great place. Just charge 8-10$ more and give us beef eaters a quality steak. It seems like the idea is to offer food quick because we got everything in an incredible amount of time. We were all shocked how quick we got our food. However, when you order a steak, you expect it to take longer and you expect it to taste much better than this. Fast to the table gets you more customers, but actually be something you chew in your mouth and it goes away not something your mouth labors over and spits out eventually. I know that's a harsh critique of the steak but overall I'd absolutely recommend, just don't get the steak. Those pictures online look so good. read more

Food was delicious!! Came at 515 to beat the rush. Favorites were the whipped ricotta, Ribeye, and carrots. Only suggestion would be to add seating on the side for people waiting for a table read more

Amazing food and drinks at this fun outdoor oasis with fire pits and chandeliers. Sort of self service but all were friendly and helpful. Char grilled oysters, whipped ricotta, polenta all great shareable apps. Not inexpensive but worth it for the ambiance and attention to detail. My only negative was the appearance of the entrance with trash and recycling very prominent. read more

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My friend and I ate here and it was phenomenal! The outside bar was toasty even though it was a cold day, because the fire pits and heaters helped a ton (and made the ambiance even better). The charred bread that came with the delicious eggplant dip and terrific whipped ricotta dip was some of the most amazing bread I've ever had. The smashed potatoes were so good too- everything was fantastic! The staff was super friendly and helpful. A new favorite place! read more

This resturant was a very pleasant surprise. Saw a news clip on TV and was interested in trying them out. From the front it looks a little suspect, but the magic is in the outside dining area and bar behind the place. They don't take reservations and open at 4:00 so it's good to arrive early. A great full service bar with good draft beer and wine selections. The wood fired drill cooking area is adjacent to the tables and seating area with even some seats in front of the grill area. All in all a delightful outside dining area. We ordered grill chicken and grilled oysters with sides of smashed potatoes, collards, and grilled olives. The food was amazing. We had never experienced the combinations of tastes from the wood fire and spices. The oysters were spectacular and the collards might have been the best I have ever tasted - an unusual combination of sweet and spicy in a mustard sauce. All in all a splendid dinner in a nice casual outside backyard atmosphere. read more

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The outdoor only setting is absolutely adorable. If you are going in a chilly day be prepared to be cold. They do have little fire pits between tables but doesn't help to much. Be prepared to spend more than you think. Meals do not come with sides, they are all super pricey. Food was good and tasty but very different. There is little to no service. You basically order food via a stand near the kitchen. You get your own beverages, there is zero staff to wait tables. It does work, it was an interesting concept. I will return but at those prices maybe not as often as I would like. read more

Overall a good experience, with some room for growth. The concept and atmosphere are great and and set this place apart from the many dining options in the area. Walking in for the first time leads to uncertainty, there could be a more obvious "seat yourself" since since the MC stand is not right at the entrance as a host stand would be. But overall once you start talking to staff they are quite friendly. Drinks are delicious. For the food: the oysters were the BEST and I would go back for those alone. For all dishes, the chef here has a knack for sauces and they are very flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the glaze on the chicken, and that dish in general. Smashed potatoes were a reliable side. Carrots again had a delicious glaze and the flavors went really well with the goat cheese, though as a matter of preference I would have liked them roasted a bit more. The disappointing dish was the ribeye; we didn't realize until it was too late that there was no discussion about how we wanted it cooked and it came out overdone. Still with a good flavor and nice crisp on the outside, but was less enjoyable than it could have been. All in all, excited to go back for some of these dishes and drinks and to see how this young restaurant develops and grows! read more

Lost Isle - a plate of oysters on a wooden table - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

This restaurant is new and needs to work out several kinks! Food is served as the server stated , whenever! Smashed potatoes were served first and got cold quickly! Next was our starter which was burnt focaccia! Next my husband's steak was served and mine about 5 minutes later! It was flavorful but tough even though it was MR! There are fire pits but they need heaters! Drinks were okay! read more

If anyone gives this place less than 5 stars are just high nose individuals looking for perfection. If something comes out wrong or cold just communicate easily. Unless you are getting rude service or horrible food on constant occasions maybe I can see. But I absolutely love this place. Couldn't wait until they open we ran there and it was A1. Been there a few times after and just recently with my parents coming into town from New Orleans. And they loved the vibe and the food. They cleaned their plates, and we from New Orleans so we know when food is good and seasoned. It's crazy because most people criticizing the food probably can't even make a roux from scratch and probably only season with salt and pepper . This place is a great vibe for date night or a get the crew together for a night out for some food and an atmosphere that's very different. I'll definitely be back, all I ask is please put the oysters back on the menu I was down when I saw it wasn't on there anyone and even add some margarita or mojito options on the drink menu. Other than that keep doing a great job (owner and staff) and I heard they were in the top 50 New York Times list just recently. Proud of them keep innovating and cultivating read more

Fabulous vibe created with numerous fire pits and chandeliers. The oysters are wonderful as is the roast chicken, eggplant dip, roasted carrots, potatoes. Great cocktails on tap. Service is friendly and efficient read more

Im sorry but for $200 for 2 meals and 2 drinks, I should not have to go up and order my own food and drinks.. not to mention they have NO condiments and you cannot make any modifications on food. As well as they only have like 5 items on the menu. Not worth it, save your money!! read more

i used to be a sous chef in santa barbara, CA. i had a talk with the owner and its not hard to see the compassion ,care ,and love one has to give people an unforgivable experience they can share with those they love. wonderful place and people read more

I don't leave a lot of reviews, but this place knocked my socks off! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was even better. Couldn't have asked for a more hospitable location and team of staff while visiting Charleston. Relaxed, cozy and upscale at the same time. This place really made us feel like we were on vacation. Will definitely be back. Don't skip out on the oysters! read more

The menu choices are limited but still offer pleasing selections. The wood fired preparations of the clams and carrots were very good. The landscaping, chandeliers and open outdoor kitchen provide a unique and very pleasing ambiance. The big problem I have with Lost Isle is that it basically operates as a self-service operation. I am not very steady on my feet and usually use a cane to help keep my balance. Unfortunately, this evening, I left it in the car, not anticipating having to walk around on the soft gravel. When I was being seated by one of the four girls on duty, I was told that when I was ready to order I would have to go the cashier station to place my order and that, if I wanted a drink, I would have to go to the bar and get it separately. When I told the girl that I had some difficulty walking, she told me that, to her, it looked like I was walking pretty well. I wanted a wine but did not feel comfortable walking with one. Fortunately, they give you a bottle of water at the table so you can serve yourself. I didn't even know if I have a scanning app to retrieve the menu at the table, so I went to the cashier stand to read the one posted there. When I placed my order, I was asked for a credit card. I told the girl that I was paying cash but she demanded to get a card anyway. I can't imagine why. I seriously doubt that they have a problem with customers walking on them. I had to walk to the cashier stand to pay my check, which was on the high side, considering I only had two items. I recognized the lack of service by leaving only a nominal tip. I really don't understand why Lost Isle, which has so much positive going for it, goes with a self-service concept that is more typical of a barbeque joint. I left with a very negative overall impression. read more

This place is great. It's quite possibly the only time I've absolutely loved everything I order on the menu, which was quite a bit. Staff is super friendly, and the environment is a true gem on Johns island. Highly recommend read more

Incredibly rude. Run and owned by big headed Yankees. Don't answer the phone. Their voice recording says to text them because they won't answer, but when you text you don't get a reply. Crazy long wait times. read more

The food was really good, but it was really cold outside and food got cold fast. Looking forward to visiting again when weather is warmer for sitting outside. read more