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The bar and dining room at the Longboard.
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The Longboard Brings Tropical Flavors to Sullivan’s Island

First look at the beach-y interiors here

by Erin Perkins
Photos by Mike Ledford
Erin Perkins is the editor of Eater Carolinas, covering the food and restaurant scene across North and South Carolina.

Two years after announcing that island-inspired restaurant the Longboard would take over the former 450 Pizza Joint space, the new eatery at 2213-B Middle Street is ready to open. The Longboard will go live at 3 p.m. today with happy hour and an oyster menu until 5 p.m. dinner service starts.

Executive chef Will Fincher (formerly of the Obstinate Daughter) puts forth a menu of Caribbean touches, like croquettes with a green curry, mango and cucumber salad, drunken prawns, and a whole roasted fish with mole rojo.

The space reflects the tropical leanings of the kitchen with intricate tile floors, palm frond fabrics on the banquettes, bleached shiplap walls, and a 9’6” turquoise Almond longboard hanging over the U-shaped bar.

Charleston-based firms Cortney Bishop Design and Beau Clowney Architects reinvented the space from its former pizzeria life.

The Longboard will ease into opening with a limited food menu and full bar menu. The restaurant will be closed Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday through Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Exterior of the Longboard.
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The tropical patio at the Longboard.
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The patio overlooking Middle Street.
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The entryway to the Longboard.
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Tropical banquette seating in front of window.
Banquette seating at the Longboard.
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Palm fabric on the seating.
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Blue surfboard over a bar.
A turquoise longboard hangs over the bar at the Longboard.
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The tiles at the Longboard are Eskayel for Clé Tile.
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Bleached shiplap walls help create a bungalow vibe at the Longboard.
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The U-shaped bar has plenty of seating.
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A peek at the patio at the Longboard.
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Fans keep it cool at the Longboard.
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The dining room and bar at the Longboard.
Mike Ledford

• St. John-Based Restaurant Expands to Sullivan’s Island [ECAR]
• The Longboard [Official]

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