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Open seasonally, this notable restaurant serves an inventive menu of local New American fare.
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Address: 22 Mill St, Freedom, ME 04941
Website: http://www.findthelostkitchen.com/
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The Lost Kitchen
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Justin McClelland
The Lost Kitchen delivers an immersive Maine experience worthy of a special trip! I came in from Pennsylvania just for this restaurant and it was worth every moment of travel.
I came to know about The Lost Kitchen after stumbling upon Erin French being a special guest on one of Ina Garten’s shows. I fell in love with her personal story and dreamt of the day I could go to Maine and try her food. Understanding the unlikelihood of having my postcard selected in the lottery system I was shocked when I randomly visited the website to see the restaurant was offering a Sips and Nibbles service (lunch) that didn’t require reservations. Needless to say, I made a special trip in from Pennsylvania and the experience didn’t disappoint. In fact, I’d do it all over again.
The menu is approachable and fun offering fried chicken with a slaw side, a ham and cheese sandwich, and cornbread with an herbed butter and a fall squash soup. The food was done to perfection and tells a story about Maine through subtle touches of elegance. A small stroke of genius to elevate a ham and cheese sandwich by using a buttery, flakey scone enriched with local honey as the bread. Sweet, salty, smokey, and rich. Fried chicken was crunchy, melt in your mouth, and well needed reminder that simple doesn’t always mean boring. This chicken was a star and a perfect menu item for a beautiful Fall day dining alfresco. The cornbread, for me, was the biggest surprise. I’m used to a dry and gritty version, but this was moist with a beautiful crumb and makes me wonder what I’ve been served my whole life up to this moment. The soup was fresh and well spiced – a perfect pairing with the cornbread. I would gladly down a shot glass of that soup any day!
The restaurant, outdoor space for lounging and dining, and setting is something magical feeling. You feel like you’re at someone’s home and the staff make you feel so welcomed it’s crazy. What I’ve come to know during my trip is a very Maine experience.
There’s also a cute store attached to the restaurant and bottle shop. There’s so many amazing local products in the store. Everything feels curated to give you a feeling of what Maine is about and I found lots of goodies to take back home with me. I particularly love the local coffee that is roasted just for The Lost Kitchen.
What can I say? The Lost Kitchen has a magical quality to it. It’s worth a special trip to Freedom, Maine, and I hope everyone can leave feeling as good as this place made me feel. And what can be better than that?
… moreI came to know about The Lost Kitchen after stumbling upon Erin French being a special guest on one of Ina Garten’s shows. I fell in love with her personal story and dreamt of the day I could go to Maine and try her food. Understanding the unlikelihood of having my postcard selected in the lottery system I was shocked when I randomly visited the website to see the restaurant was offering a Sips and Nibbles service (lunch) that didn’t require reservations. Needless to say, I made a special trip in from Pennsylvania and the experience didn’t disappoint. In fact, I’d do it all over again.
The menu is approachable and fun offering fried chicken with a slaw side, a ham and cheese sandwich, and cornbread with an herbed butter and a fall squash soup. The food was done to perfection and tells a story about Maine through subtle touches of elegance. A small stroke of genius to elevate a ham and cheese sandwich by using a buttery, flakey scone enriched with local honey as the bread. Sweet, salty, smokey, and rich. Fried chicken was crunchy, melt in your mouth, and well needed reminder that simple doesn’t always mean boring. This chicken was a star and a perfect menu item for a beautiful Fall day dining alfresco. The cornbread, for me, was the biggest surprise. I’m used to a dry and gritty version, but this was moist with a beautiful crumb and makes me wonder what I’ve been served my whole life up to this moment. The soup was fresh and well spiced – a perfect pairing with the cornbread. I would gladly down a shot glass of that soup any day!
The restaurant, outdoor space for lounging and dining, and setting is something magical feeling. You feel like you’re at someone’s home and the staff make you feel so welcomed it’s crazy. What I’ve come to know during my trip is a very Maine experience.
There’s also a cute store attached to the restaurant and bottle shop. There’s so many amazing local products in the store. Everything feels curated to give you a feeling of what Maine is about and I found lots of goodies to take back home with me. I particularly love the local coffee that is roasted just for The Lost Kitchen.
What can I say? The Lost Kitchen has a magical quality to it. It’s worth a special trip to Freedom, Maine, and I hope everyone can leave feeling as good as this place made me feel. And what can be better than that?
M M
Had a beautiful day to dine outside, the staff was very friendly, the food was good but be warned if you are watching your salty intake as there was large amounts of seasalt on most items. The fried green tomatoes were delicious, the chicken basket presentation was cute.
… moreAnna August
we had such a lovely surprise visiting the lost kitchen! my mom really wanted to just drive by the place to see it, but we were so lucky to find they serve lunch! my mother was sure we would just be taking a photo and be on our way.
we had an amazing lunch, enjoyed the lovely yard, weather was amazing. it was magical!!! the butter cake is to die for. love the option to add simple syrup to your tea! it was a magical time here! everyone is so kind.
… morewe had an amazing lunch, enjoyed the lovely yard, weather was amazing. it was magical!!! the butter cake is to die for. love the option to add simple syrup to your tea! it was a magical time here! everyone is so kind.
Ryan Kelley
My wife is a fan of Erin French’s cook book so after visiting Acadia NP we paid a visit for lunch and check out the store. The small bites were presented beautifully and with such care to details. The chicken thigh was juicy and crispy. The salad was a great bouquet. The cucumber Mignonette on the oysters was refreshing. I can only image how great a dinner would be here.
… moreAlison Morrell
What a magical day visiting the, The Lost Kitchen. We visited for lunch and enjoyed nibbles and sips by the river. The ambience is surreal and the food delicious. All the women are very friendly as well. Everything about the visit was amazing. I highly recommend trying lunch if you’re not able to get a reservation.
… moreArianna Ham
Visiting TLK has been a dream of mine for a few years now, visiting today was a total dream come true !
The store has so many amazing and local goodies, kitchen tools and gadgets and some pretty awesome cookbooks! Of course you can grab any of Erin’s three books, signed!
We went on farmers market Tuesday and got to enjoy Erin’s delicious cooking as well as some great goodies from the market!
Can’t recommend coming here enough. I hope someday I’m lucky enough to dine here some evening.
As an aspiring chef myself I couldn’t be more inspired to follow my dreams and goals just by seeing how successful and happy Erin is❤️.
… moreThe store has so many amazing and local goodies, kitchen tools and gadgets and some pretty awesome cookbooks! Of course you can grab any of Erin’s three books, signed!
We went on farmers market Tuesday and got to enjoy Erin’s delicious cooking as well as some great goodies from the market!
Can’t recommend coming here enough. I hope someday I’m lucky enough to dine here some evening.
As an aspiring chef myself I couldn’t be more inspired to follow my dreams and goals just by seeing how successful and happy Erin is❤️.
Brooke Hain
An absolute dream of an experience. Go on a Tuesday for the farmer’s market. The lunch time nibbles are divine and locals who attend are incredibly friendly. Will definitely visit again on our next trip to Maine.
… moreAaron Akins
Best meal of my life! A treat and an honor for the chance to experience this and one we certainly will never forget! The most hospitable group of women ( and Conner! ) is the cherry on top of the amazing food and atmosphere. It really felt like eating with your best family and friends and we never wanted it to end. Erin has done an amazing job seeing through with her vision for it and we could not of been more pleased! I’m still reeling from the fried chicken, the best I’ve ever had!
… moreDeb Deb
Lovely place to land on a day I needed that little bit of Joy. The Buttercake was scrumptious, served with seasonal berries, fresh whipped cream, and the loveliest edible violets. The coffee was perfect and the staff so accommodating. Michael and the new pup came to say hello, and when doesn’t a puppy bring along happiness wherever they go. A lovely visit. Do go.
… moreAce of Taste
OMG.
We felt like we won the lottery when they pulled out our postcard.
From the way they do reservations at the restaurant, you mail in a postcard and they choose a certain amount for the people that will be able to attend the restaurant. They get tens of thousands of postcards a year.
And yes we were one of the few lucky ones this year.
We had the most incredible night and enjoyed our experience immensely.
Erin Frenh the owner / Chef was very friendly and attentive to all the guests as she was preparing a beautiful multi course dinner for us over the 5 hour period we were there for.
The food was very fresh and tasty. It was all prepared in a beautiful kitchen right in front of us.
The Gris mill itself was beautifully done inside with many updates.
We felt like we were at home and we wish we could stay there for many more hours. Very enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
… moreWe felt like we won the lottery when they pulled out our postcard.
From the way they do reservations at the restaurant, you mail in a postcard and they choose a certain amount for the people that will be able to attend the restaurant. They get tens of thousands of postcards a year.
And yes we were one of the few lucky ones this year.
We had the most incredible night and enjoyed our experience immensely.
Erin Frenh the owner / Chef was very friendly and attentive to all the guests as she was preparing a beautiful multi course dinner for us over the 5 hour period we were there for.
The food was very fresh and tasty. It was all prepared in a beautiful kitchen right in front of us.
The Gris mill itself was beautifully done inside with many updates.
We felt like we were at home and we wish we could stay there for many more hours. Very enjoyable and unforgettable experience.