Lost Isle Takes Backyard Barbecue to the Next Level on Johns Island | Eater Carolinas

"All seating is outdoors beneath live oaks draped with chandeliers behind a small white building on Maybank Highway, with an expansive patio adjoining a wood-fired kitchen that gives the place a relaxed, backyard-dinner-party vibe. Founded by restaurateur T.J. Lynch (of Lowlife), entrepreneur Thomas Wilson, and chef Josh Taylor (formerly of Root Note Food), the concept centers on live-fire cooking inspired by Argentina and Southeast Asia. Expect shareable plates that progress from small to larger, with standout items like grilled shrimp with harissa cauliflower purée and crispy chorizo; charcoal chicken with a tamarind-chili glaze and lemongrass salsa verde; roasted carrots in brown-butter hazelnut; and curry-braised collards simmered in a khao soi–style broth with breadcrumbs for texture. Drinks are served from an outdoor bar with several beers, cocktails, and wines on tap, crafted to be tasty, fun, and approachable rather than pretentious. The restaurant opens daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m." - Erin Perkins