A foreclosure complaint was filed on December 23, 2025, against The Brentwood Restaurant in Little River, South Carolina, by ReadyCap Lending, LLC. The filing targets owners Johnson and Shazia Lewis, their trust, and companies L’Chaim II, LLC and L’Chaim, LLC, for defaulting on a $2,155,500 loan from August 2022, with no payments since July 2025. The lender seeks to foreclose on the property, including the historic 1910 Victorian house restaurant, personal property, rents, and leases, while requesting a receiver to manage operations.
Current Status and Claims
The restaurant remains open, reportedly hiring staff and selling gift certificates despite the action, per an anonymous source who anticipates closure within two months. Owner Johnson Lewis asserts a payment plan is in place to keep the business running but declined detailed comments or specifics. No resolution or court updates appear in recent reports as of late December 2025.
Restaurant Background
Housed in a historic Victorian home since 1994, The Brentwood specializes in Lowcountry French cuisine with elegant private dining and outdoor pavilion options. It’s known locally for events like family-style Thanksgiving dinners and has a reputation as one of South Carolina’s most haunted spots.
Given your interest in South Carolina dining and local news, have you dined at The Brentwood or similar historic eateries in the area?
