Had a really great Mother's Day brunch at Southbound. The food overall was amazing and everything…read moretasted very fresh and well made. When we first arrived, we were seated outside under the tent area, but it was extremely hot and sunny. My mother-in-law has trouble seeing in bright sunlight, so we asked if there was any way we could move to a shadier spot. Our waiter immediately checked with the hostess and happily moved us without any issue at all, which we really appreciated. He was extremely accommodating the entire meal, answered all of our questions, and kept checking to make sure everything was good. The crab cake was probably the standout item for me -- almost entirely crab with basically no filler or breading and really great flavor. It's not a huge entrée portion by itself, but with appetizers it was definitely filling enough. The shrimp dish was also delicious and full of flavor, and the salmon appetizer was really fresh and very good too. The drinks were good as well. My pineapple daiquiri was MUCH stronger than I expected, but honestly still really good. As a nice Mother's Day touch, they were giving complimentary mimosas to guests walking in and also handing out red roses to all of the moms, which was really thoughtful. It is definitely on the pricier side, but not outrageous for Charleston brunch, especially considering the quality of the food and service. Overall we had a really nice experience and would definitely go back.

Came here with early reservation and decided that the appetizers much more appealing to us compare…read moreto the entrees . We came for birthday dinner and greeted with champagne. The appetizers we had were good and as well the service. Will try to come again for dinner menu and hoping the entree menu will be different next time.

SPEECHLESS. I'm having trouble finding the right words to adequately describe the amazing culinary…read moreexperience I had here. The atmosphere, service, food, attention to detail, and literally everything about this place is exceptional. The Michelin star is well-deserved! First of all, the restaurant itself is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. The ambiance is so peaceful that I felt like I was at a spa. My husband and I sat at the "chef's counter" where we had a direct view into the kitchen. The staff was not yelling or rushing around like I have seen at most other restaurants. They were quietly communicating and working together like a well-oiled machine. It leaves an impressive memory if you've never seen anything like this before! We had the multiple-course chef's tasting menu. Everything we had tasted like the best of the best; the best oysters, the best tomatoes, the best sour dough bread, etc. The tiny mushrooms that came with the steak were phenomenal; I wanted to eat a bucket of them! And on top of all of these already-wonderful things, they gave my husband a birthday present!! It was a copy of our tasting menu signed by the staff in a little bag with a balloon and a few small sweet treats. What a thoughtful, considerate and just overall lovely gesture! I cannot say enough good things about this place and the experience as a whole. We have been to many high-end restaurants up & down the east coast, but nothing like this. We were both very impressed and would absolutely recommend checking it out!! :)

I was able to snag a reservation at Wild Common about a month before our Charleston vacation and…read morechose it for my birthday dinner. As someone who loves chef-driven tasting experiences, I was excited to try it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt beautiful, intimate, and welcoming. We arrived a little early, and the host invited us upstairs to relax while we waited, where we enjoyed some delicious cocktails before being seated. This is definitely a special-occasion restaurant. We sat at the chef's counter, which gave us a great view of the kitchen, and our bartender was incredibly knowledgeable when helping us choose drinks throughout the evening. Every dish was thoughtfully balanced and timed perfectly--I never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy each course. I had noted on our reservation that I cannot eat beans, and the team not only remembered but modified an entire dish for me without hesitation. That level of attention to detail made the experience feel even more special. For the quality of the food, service, and ambiance, I felt the cost was absolutely worth it. To top it all off, they surprised my husband and me with some baked goods for my birthday at the end of the meal. We left on cloud nine. It was truly one of the highlights of my foodie birthday week and a dinner I'll remember for a long time.

Such a delicious and cozy spot! The patio was picturesque, but grabbed a table inside at the bar to…read moreavoid a wait. I'm glad we did, because the bartender was friendly and attentive! The grilled yellowfin tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes was our favorite, and the scallops a close second. The flavors were unique and delicious! We also loved the cauliflower dip. All of the staff worked as a team and it showed! Thanks for the great experience

The food was excellent. I had the scallop appetizer with a side of asparagus and mashed potatoes…read more It was very good. My husband had the Yellow Tuna and was really happy. Love the atmosphere and the service and friendliness of the employees made it even better.

Wow. First of all, this is a foodie's dream restaurant. The vibes are quiet French bistro with a…read moregreat family feel. The menu is small, local, and teems with pride for great ingredients and cookery. Our server was thoughtful, sweet, clearly loves to talk all things food. I told her she needed to host a podcast for Food & Wine. Totally sold on the Monkfish and a citrusy NA. If you have dietary restrictions, they will accommodate and lead you down a delightful culinary path. The 12 oz monkfish is meaty and flavorful. Buttery with a slight hint of oceanic alkali. The toasted slivered almonds completely changes the dish. The sauce is silky smooth and balanced. God knows how much butter finished it! The rice pilaf as the side made sense for this denser, bone-in, chop of the fish. Though noticeably greasier than the brown buttered fish, it was delicious alone or to sop up some of the jus. Absolutely would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Came here for my birthday and was pleasantly surprised. It was a Friday on a holiday weekend and we…read moredid not have a reservation, so we came super early. We arrived around 430pm for this reason, and there was no wait. We were the first ones in the restaurant! The waitress was rewlly nice and attentive. Also gave everyone a small glass of wine to do a cheers. The food overall was pretty good. I got the French onion croquette and it was so good in every way. Tastes exactly like a French onion soup. We also got the pea tart. That one was so-so ...peas were a bit undercooked , but maybe they are supposed to be that way. Not sure I would order that again...but I would order the French onion soup croquette again For our entrees my husband and I split the steak frites with clarified butter and the red snapper entree. The red snapper was very good, steak overall was okay just a bit too peppery for me . It was cooked right though. The peppercorn sauce was not for me. The fries were decent, kind of heavy. Overall this place is great if you are looking for French food with a southern twist .

Absolutely love the ambiance and decor here! Our server Eve was attentive and helpful and the hosts…read morewere super sweet! Absolutely loved all of their new cocktails for summer! The clam linguine was delicious. You could definitely tell the pasta was fresh, but the risotto was a bit salty and the scallops were a touch overcooked for our liking. Tiramisu & affogato were both fantastic. We will definitely be back to try more!!

An easy place to stop if you are near the town center and would Like quality food. Pricing is…read moreequivalent to fine dining for the downtown Charleston competition so know that going in. Service was great and we were promptly seated. We had salads before a concert out on IOP.

We popped in for a pre dinner drink one night, and it was a fun spot. Not too crazy, it wasn't very…read morebusy because of the cold weather, but an easy stop on the way. Staff were friendly, it was clean, drinks were solid. I appreciated the heaters outside because of the cold. Lots of space and just a chill spot.

Extremely wonderful experience, the bartenders, Jesus and Olivia, were so great. the service was so…read morequick. Fritz was so kind and quick with his service. would highly recommend for a night out!

Elegant, year approachable menu and space. The staff is knowledgeable and very accommodating of…read moreallergies and dietary restrictions, offering delicious suggestions.

Attended a Stem & Skins R&B edition event and it was something new to try. Did not disappoint as…read morethe vibe was everything and so was the food. Sweet moscato chilled in the glass along with signature cocktails paired well with the one meat and one cheese charcuterie board. Also the whipped feta, veggies and chips went well while sipping. As the tubes of Anita Baker, Jill Scott, and Marvin Gaye spinned on the vinyls, the guys enjoyed grilled cheese while I basked on some mussels. Can I say the sauce was worth everything and definitely wanted to dip more in the sauce. Great food portions and hate I didn't get to see desserts as would love to have pair some sweet with the savory wine. Oh...there is always next time. The owners were amazing, very educated on food selections and personable. Can't wait for another event in June.

My friend and I took a girls trip to Charleston at the end of August. Definitely a food oriented…read moretrip. We had a list of places we wanted to try, but we dropped some of them when we heard about Lost Isle. We had not seen them in any of our research but in doing some research on chubby fish while in Charleston, we found a reference to this place. Sounded amazing so we took a chance. It rivaled chubby fish in the food and experience. The staff were all amazing. We had a hard time selecting items, but everything was perfectly sized to share. Would absolutely recommend the brussels sprouts and the cauliflower steak well worth the trip. It is especially easy to get to if you're coming back from Folly Beach. We did not have bad service anywhere in Charleston, but this group was top two friendliest of all of the staff that we met in Charleston.

I knew I was going to like this place the moment I got there and heard them playing A Tribe Called…read moreQuest. Those of you who aren't familiar with the band I suggest you give a listen to their album Midnight Marauders. The very next song played was equal in its mellow vibe, and thats exactly the atmosphere that Lost Isle has created. In fact, the team there mentioned that the playlist was carefully curated to create such a vibe. Upon entering the parking lot, a dirt and gravel parking lot, it doesn't look like much. Another one of the empty or almost empty buildings along Maybank highway. There is a handwritten sign that informs the guest to come around back from the left-hand side as the right hand side is an employee entrance. Once you get to the side of the building you start to have a slight idea of what's going on. A white wooden pergola-like structure with benches to wait for a space to open up, tall green plants line the walkway of bright white rocks. That quickly opens up to a large area full of tables and two bars. One is the drink bar, where they have a full selection of beer wine and spirits, as well as other non potent potables. 12 or so flat metal stools line the customer side of the bar. The other bar has less stools, maybe 5 or 6 but behind the bar is a wonderfully large outdoor grill that is used to grill their succulent fare. The remainder of the late space is filled with lots of tables most four tops with a few 2 tops scattered about. They are resting in several inches of white pea size gravel. An interesting fight fact is that the chairs have tennis balls on the bottom of the legs and it keeps the chairs from sinking too deep into the gravel. A small thing to be sure but a big thing when it comes to comfort! Whilst sitting at a table canopied by tall leafy trees, and kissed by the whisper of a breeze coming from one (or two) of the many strategically placed fans, you feel like you are in a quiet Caribbean island. It is a chill, relaxed vibe. While the atmosphere is smooth and mellow, the flavors coming off that grill are a bold contrast. But before we delve into the succulent delights let me first talk about the size of the menu, 4-6 appetizers (small plates), 4-6 entrees (Mains) and 4-5 shareable sides. No need to clutter up a menu nor one's thoughts perusing a phone book size menu. Small menus are the way to go; do a few things and do them well I say. Lost Isle does them well. The table ordered a few small plates of fire roasted olives with grilled bread and wood fired clams. Marinated black and green olives grilled had a great smoky, briny taste. Served with a few pieces of grilled bread and some confit garlic. Smearing the bread with some of that creamy garlic clove invoked the memories of a smoky garlic bread; a perfect complement to the olives! The wood fired clams were cooked with a chili-chorizo butter, garlic, and smoked bread crumbs. This was an explosion of flavor on the palate brightened by the juice of lemon, and was in a word, delightful. We then shared a Main of a grilled ribeye steak. Nothing on the earth was made to be cooked on open flame then a ribeye steak! Served to us at a perfect temperature (medium rare as there is no other acceptable temp) and a beautiful dark charred crust, it was a spectacle to behold. Rounding out the dish was a generous amount of Chimichurri and more of that beautiful confit garlic. One thing some people are in sorely in need of learning is that slicing a piece from a large hunk of beef and subsequently easting that slice with a sprinkle of salt seriously enhances the experience. This is why I was delighted by a tiny ramekin of sea salt. The steak was delicious. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the beverage program at the previously mentioned bar. A small but serviceable wine list is available for consumption. Average print on the bottle about $44 and no bottle more than $72. Certainly a bit under some of the more extravagant list on the other Charleston area restaurants. A great variety of cocktails fill the house cocktail lists one particularly caught the eye of the table, the Sheeney Neeney. They were also able to make classic cocktails as the vodka sodas also being consumed at the table. A few mostly local beers round out the cocktail menu. A few things that you will also need to know is that there is no real table service, you approach the bar and order your beverages, your card is entered into the system and then you tab is started. You then can order your food at other bar, given the moniker of The MC. Then you return to the table. As the dishes are completed someone will bring it to the table. We were delightfully surprised at the experience and not a negative word was uttered regarding any aspect of the meal or the experience. I recommend it for anyone looking for a few hours of repose and repast. Take it upon yourself to stop by, where one can be only minutes away from home and thousands of miles away at the same time.