The Longboard
Sullivan's Island
Restaurant in Sullivan's Island, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Longboard is an easy Sullivan's Island pick for a relaxed lunch, early dinner, or casual celebration where convenience matters more than awards or a tightly defined chef-driven format. First-timers should lean daytime for the cleanest value signal; for a more occasion-led dinner, compare it with Obstinate Daughter, High Thyme, or Boathouse at Breach Inlet.
About The Longboard
Is The Longboard worth considering on Sullivan's Island? It can be, especially if the venue is casual, it is on Sullivan's Island, its posted hours run daily into the evening. The clearest planning signal is timing: The Longboard is listed as open 11 AM–11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–11 PM Saturday and Sunday, which gives visitors a wide window for daytime or evening planning. If the visit needs a more specific brief, compare your options with nearby venues such as Obstinate Daughter before deciding.
Choose it for a casual Sullivan's Island plan
The Longboard's profile is simple: it is a casual venue in Sullivan's Island with daily hours. That makes it easiest to evaluate as a practical island option rather than as a place defined here by awards, a named chef, a tasting format, or a specific cuisine.
For a special occasion, the recommendation should stay modest. The Longboard may fit if the main requirement is a casual setting on Sullivan's Island during its posted hours. If you are choosing between island options for a more defined occasion, it is worth comparing The Longboard with High Thyme, Boathouse at Breach Inlet, or other Sullivan's Island dining options based on current availability and the experience you want.
Use the hours to decide when it fits
The timing is the most concrete reason to keep The Longboard on a shortlist. It is listed as open 11 AM–11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–11 PM on Saturday and Sunday. That supports both daytime and evening planning.
Compared with Home Team BBQ, The Longboard is simply another Sullivan's Island option to consider. Compared with Sullivans Fish Camp, the useful tiebreakers should be current hours, availability, location preference within Sullivan's Island, what each venue is offering at the time you plan to go.
Quick reference: The Longboard is a casual Sullivan's Island venue with daily hours from late morning or morning through 11 PM, depending on the day.
Planning details
- Location
- 2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thelongboardsullivans.com
- Phone
- +18438688161
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Longboard reads like a true island place: unhurried, salt-tinged and quietly confident. It sits on Middle Street — the kind of main artery where locals stroll rather than drive — and fits into Sullivan's Island's low-key rhythm. Service and pacing privilege repetition and familiarity over spectacle; meals are treated as extensions of the afternoon rather than events to rush through. The restaurant leans into that coastal temperament, offering a relaxed, scenic spot that favors neighborhood charm and the calm cadence of barrier-island dining.
Best For
This is a spot for diners who want a slow, coastal meal rather than a formal tasting-menu experience. The Longboard is best for people seeking relaxed evening dining on Sullivan's Island: neighbors lingering past sunset, small groups that value conversation, and visitors who appreciate the island's measured tempo. Because the place is described as part of the island's ritual, it also suits those who prioritize atmosphere and pacing — arriving with time to spare and an appetite for straightforward, seafood-forward cooking.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Longboard's seafood strengths and the simple pleasures it signals. Signature items — hamachi crudo, the daily nigiri and the milk bread cheese toast — are highlighted and give a clear sense of the kitchen's focus. Order a few smaller dishes to share and let the meal unfold at island pace; the description emphasizes repetition and unhurried service, so expect a relaxed cadence rather than rapid plates. If you want the clearest snapshot of the place, start with the raw fish and the milk bread toast.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy tropical Hawaiian vibe with open airy dining room, surfboard artwork, surfing videos, and lively atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- hamachi crudo
- daily nigiri
- milk bread cheese toast
Planning details
Location
2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Obstinate Daughter if the priority is a more defined Southern restaurant brief for dinner. Choose Home Team BBQ if the group wants a more casual, barbecue-led meal with less occasion pressure.
Restaurant context
How The Longboard compares on Sullivan's Island
The Longboard is the low-friction choice in this Sullivan's Island set: easy booking signal, broad daily hours, a central island address. High Thyme is the better cross-shop when the meal needs to feel more date-night oriented, while Home Team BBQ is the better value play for a casual, barbecue-led group meal.
Obstinate Daughter has the clearest cuisine identity in the peer group because Southern is specified, so it is the stronger pick when the food brief matters more than convenience. Sullivans Fish Camp sits closer to The Longboard for an easy island meal, so choose between them on availability and the group's appetite for a more seafood-leaning night.
Boathouse at Breach Inlet is the alternative to consider when the setting is a larger part of the occasion. For a no-drama lunch or casual dinner on Sullivan's Island, The Longboard is the simpler call; for a more deliberate celebration, the peers give you sharper positioning.
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Compare The Longboard
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longboard | Sullivan's Island | ; | No published awards |
| High Thyme | Sullivan's Island | ; | No published awards |
| Home Team BBQ | Sullivan's Island | ; | No published awards |
| Obstinate Daughter | Sullivan's Island | Southern | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1062026 Condé Nast Traveler Best Restaurants in Charleston2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #402025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #392023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #322023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Recommended |
| Sullivans Fish Camp | Sullivan's Island | ; | 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Best Restaurants in Charleston2025 Resy Best of the Hit List |
| Boathouse at Breach Inlet | Isle Of Palms | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Longboard?
Go in with the basics: The Longboard is a casual venue in Sullivan's Island. Its posted hours are 11 AM–11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–11 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Is The Longboard good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion if Sullivan's Island and the posted hours fit your plan. It is not a formal occasion venue.
Can I eat at the bar at The Longboard?
Is daytime or evening better at The Longboard?
The hours support both daytime and evening planning: 11 AM–11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–11 PM Saturday and Sunday. Choose the time that best fits your Sullivan's Island plans.
Can The Longboard accommodate groups?
Group accommodation is not available here. If you are planning for a larger party, contact The Longboard directly to confirm current options.
