A Johns Island favorite, celebrated coast to coast.

Lost Isle has earned national acclaim for its unique outdoor dining experience and bold, live-fire cuisine. The New York Times included Lost Isle on its 2024 list of America’s favorite restaurants, spotlighting the restaurant’s festive atmosphere and inventive wood-fired menu.

In 2025, Southern Living named Lost Isle Restaurant of the Year and one of the South’s best new restaurants, celebrating its backyard-party vibe and culinary creativity under the pecan trees of Johns Island.

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Restaurateur T.J. Lynch from Folly Beach bar Lowlife, teamed up with entrepreneur Thomas Wilson and chef Josh Taylor (formerly of Root Note Food) to bring a new dining experience to Johns Island. Lynch says, “Imagine if you had roommates and one was a chef and one was a bartender, and you threw a dinner party in your backyard — it’s like that.”

  • -Erin Perkins, Eater

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Outdoor bar at night with hanging string lights and chandeliers, people sitting at tables, a fire pit, and a bar counter with bartenders serving drinks.
A young man and woman are talking at an outdoor gathering, each holding a drink; the woman looks up at the man. In the background, others are socializing near a wooden table with drinks and linens, with lush green foliage surrounding the scene.
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People dining outdoors at a lively restaurant during evening, with food, drinks, and socializing.
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Man cooking barbecue on an outdoor grill with flames and a brick wall, with another person watching in the background.
Grilled carrots drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with feta cheese and sage leaves on a white plate.
A grill with flames, cooking a piece of meat, with roasted jalapeño peppers and a bowl of olives nearby.
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Outdoor dining area at night with string lights, chandeliers, and a bar, where people are sitting around tables, some next to fire pits, enjoying food and drinks.
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