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Lost Isle

Johns Island · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Outdoor Dining in Charleston, SC
#4 Outdoor Dining ▲#6 Casual Local Favorite ▲#36 Best Overall

An almost entirely outdoor fire-to-table restaurant at 3338 Maybank Highway on Johns Island, behind a modest white house and next door to The Tattooed Moose. Live-fire grill, chandeliers in the oak trees, string lights, a peacock mural, and a yard bar where you order cocktails while you wait. Menu favors fire and smoke: roasted eggplant dip, smoked fish dip, grit cakes, curry greens, wood-fired pork chop, roasted clams, and a whole-grilled daily fish. Dog-friendly outdoor seating.

4.6
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.6523 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address3338 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Phone(443) 756-8528
Websitelostislechs.com
HoursDaily from 4 PM
ReservationsNone. Walk-in only
Walk-inYes, walk-in only at all times. Dog-friendly. Plan to wait at the outdoor bar if you arrive after open.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Lost Isle ranks where it does

#4

Best Outdoor Dining in Charleston, SC

▲ from #7
  • Outdoor dining recognition: Charleston City Paper (Jul 2026), Charleston City Paper (Mar 2024).
  • Critic recognition from The New York Times, Charleston City Paper and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (523 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2024, 2025, 2026).
#6

Best Casual Local Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #7
  • Critic recognition from The New York Times, Charleston City Paper and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (523 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2024, 2025, 2026).
  • Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Runner-up: Best Johns Island Restaurant).

What critics and guides say

The New York Times: Restaurant List 2024 (Sep 2024)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)Post and Courier: Restaurant review by Parker Milner (May 2025)Southern Living: 2025 South's Best Awards (Restaurant of the Year; Top Barbecue Joint in Each State) (Mar 2025)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)

Also top-ranked for Outdoor Dining

Fleet Landing, Bowens Island Restaurant, The Ordinary, Sullivan's Fish Camp. See the full ranking →

Frequently asked

Is Lost Isle good?

Lost Isle ranks #4 for Outdoor Dining in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Outdoor dining recognition: Charleston City Paper (Jul 2026), Charleston City Paper (Mar 2024).

What is Lost Isle's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.6 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Lost Isle?

Lost Isle is at 3338 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455 (Johns Island).