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.

Just had the Hot Honey Brussels and Cheese curds. Fantastic. We weren't sure going in as it was a…read morelittle hike in the wall in a line of businesses, but we were pleasantly surprised. Our server was friendly and helpful. Although it was a quick stop for us, it was a highlight of our Charleston experience.

Chill.place, only came for a drink. Patio is nice, dog friendly. We saw families here, will have to…read morecome back for dinner. A small group.was inside and one guy was in charge of the entire outside but was fast service .

A great find in the city with beautiful and tasty craft cocktails. The staff was great walking us…read morethrough the menu and giving recommendations of what we might like best. We stopped in for some drinks and snack before dinner and opted for the Middleton and the Ticket to paradise (made with vodka) and a cheese board the snack on. Everything was great, the Middleton tasted like Christmas to me (in a good way!) and the cheese board hit the spot. A great find and can't to try them again!

Cool, very intimate bar. Excellent creative cocktails with an outstanding bartender. Three of us…read moretried about 5 different drinks total and loved all of them. They are totally open to crafting something that appeals to you. I wanted to make more stops to try even more of their concoctions. Really enjoyed the Bourbon & Clyde with bourbon, egg white, and pistachio.

Azalea Bar is an absolute gem in downtown Summerville. First of all, it is gorgeous inside. I love…read morethat all three rooms have completely different vibes, so every visit feels a little unique. There's also a large outdoor area if you want to sit outside and enjoy the evening. The staff is fabulous, and I always love seeing Valerie when I go in -- she's the best. Cocktails are consistently amazing and always so yummy, and the food never disappoints. It's perfect for popping in if you're solo, date night, girls' night, and if you're lucky, y'all can snag the big green couches in the middle room. And of course, you always have to go say hi to the bobcat when you're there. One of my favorite spots around -- highly recommend.

This is my go-to place for drinks with my girls! Every cocktail is delicious and well-crafted. I…read morelove that there are three different rooms so you can choose your adventure (or your vibe). The staff is always friendly and quick to help you pick the right drink for your visit. They do have a food menu, while it is not the most expansive, everything is tasty and great for photo ops.

Very good food with fairly large portions. Great liquor menu too…read more Service was terrific and a very nice ambiance. Clearly need a reservation for Friday and Saturday dinner.

The food was amazing, the staff was beyond attentive the manager's recommendation of Halibut was on…read morepoint. They were really busy... and still made sure all customers were being taken care of. My gal's peach pork chop was stupid good.

We had an hour to kill before our dinner reservation so we headed to the Lobby Bar. It was rather…read morebusy on a Monday at 7pm so we found two seats at the bar. It was a great seat as they were playing Monday night football and MLB playoff games on the TVs Our bartender was efficient and brought us some snacks with our cocktails. He also had me taste the wine before he poured a glass (always good especially when ordering wine at a bar). Loved the cozy, old money feel of the place. There were lots of couches and cushy chairs to enjoy conversations.

Located in the heart of the sanctuary hotel is the lobby bar. This is a great spot to enjoy a…read morecocktail and people watch. It is always bustling and there are plenty of seating options at the bar, table seating, and also comfortable couches around the fireplace. The fireplace is a great way to warm up on a chilly evening. There is a food menu available and the service is always quick and efficient. The lobby bar is a great Option to enjoy both a pre-and post dinner cocktail.

The atmosphere is dim and moody. Very trendy. The servers are super friendly, and the drinks are…read morealways great. Me and my friend's favorite things to get the espresso martini and the fries but most of the appetizers are good. The shot and beer combo are also budget friendly.

I went here with a couple of girlfriends and we had the best time. The menu is top notch! and the…read moreflavors are bold and savory. We went at night and it is low lit with an intimate feeling while being lively and fun. Def a spot to dress casual to hang with friends or a date. I ordered the carnitas street tacos and guacamole. The rest of the table ordered the nuggets, corn ribs, and fish tacos and everything was great! I am alcohol free for the month and ordered the faux mojito (their nonalcoholic drinks are slim but tasty!) Highly recommend this spot and am looking forward to going back. Prices were fair and staff nice.

This is our go-to in the larger Charleston area for cocktails! Located in the Avondale neighborhood…read moreof West Ashley, you can get a hand crafted cocktail without having to combat the hustle and bustle and the parking nightmares that downtown Charleston bring. The owners did a tremendous job at curating an extensive cocktail menu with modern twists to an array of tasty classics. Mother! is a go-to favorite that I revisit often with its glitter flare serve in a sophisticated coupe. If youre there with friends the Margarita and Mojito flight is perfect to share (or enjoy yourself). Complimenting the cocktail menu are several snacks that always seem to pair perfectly with the cocktails including delicious flatbreads and desserts to enjoy.

Exactly what you want from a cocktail bar. Awesome classics, fun inventions, drinks smoked right at…read morethe bar. Decent flatbreads. Friendly service. Dark, cool vibe.

Madison Maison is giving Charleston girls' night with a little extra pink, polished, and playful…read more I've been twice in the last three weeks, and the service is always warm and welcoming. Those caviar chicken nuggets are a must, and don't be scared of the caviar bump with your cocktail. It's basically a bougie little snack between dancing. Fun drinks, good vibes, and I love all the pink. I just wish the music had a little more variety, but overall, it's definitely a good time in Charleston!

This place has a seriously cool vibe. Definitely well-suited for a girls night or date night…read more Everyone working was very friendly. The draw for us was Friday evenings from 5-8 I believe, if you order a cocktail you get a free basket of truffle fries! And the fries were really delicious. We love a good deal. The cocktails were great. Probably a little overpriced, but normal for Charleston. And our cocktails were pretty big so... it was a win. And can we just talk about this bathroom!! Swans for sinks! Just makes the whole experience worthwhile.

Fun, dark speakeasy right downtown and easily accessible with several paid parking lots close by…read more The space is pretty small, so probably on weekends reservations are necessary and don't know if it would be great for a party larger than 6ish. There's a comprehensive cocktail menu and the French 75ish and the tiramisu martini were both delicious ($18 each). The prices are super comparable with other bars downtown. They have a full bar if you'd like a standard cocktail or any other creation I'm sure they could make it. Our server was great and very attentive. The kitchen stopped serving food at 10pm which I wish we had been told when we came in because I tried to order fries at 10:04 and was told I couldn't. Which I understand I just wish I had known. The place is pretty small and dark and very quiet so the perfect place for a calm nightcap.

We had so much fun looking for this place! It felt like a side quest, and we were rewarded with an…read moreamazingly hidden speakeasy. I enjoyed my friend's drink but didn't quite like mine. I still drank it but it was a little sour than what I was expecting compared to what was described. I believe it was the tequila drink. I would go back to this place and highly recommend this place because the vibes were awesome. This place is great for people looking for a more quiet and sit down place. This place would also be great for date night. Definitely should be a place people should try if they're in Charleston!