There are quite a few good restaurants in the area and this one wins #1! It's above the rest. Portion sized are very reasonable and you can tell how much care went into the preparation. We love this place! Can't say enough good things about it. read more

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Our first visit to the Lost Lion definitely won't be our last. Braydn was our server, and her service was exceptional. Another food runner also deserves recognition because he was incredibly motivated and on top of everything. Their timing was perfect. Braydn seemed to intuitively know exactly when to check on us, refill our drinks, and ask if we were ready to order. She was genuinely friendly and looked like she truly enjoyed her job, which always makes for a better dining experience. We sampled a few cocktails, and my White Cosmo was absolutely delicious! For dinner, I ordered the Oh My Mahi, and "oh my" was exactly my reaction. The moist mahi mahi was served over a bed of saffron rice and topped with an Asian slaw. There were so many layers of flavor, and every bite depended on how you attacked it. I started by dragging my fork through the hoisin sauce and picking up some rice, fish, and slaw all together. The temperature and flavor combinations were remarkable with the hot saffron rice with just a hint of hoisin, the fresh, flaky fish, a pop of ginger, then the cooler, crisp crunch of carrots, cabbage, red onion, red pepper, and I think spinach. Every bite was different, the presentation was beautiful, and the meal was simply amazing. My husband ordered the Papa Burger, a clever play on "jalapeño popper." It featured two flavorful patties topped with bacon, jalapeño jelly, cheddar, cream cheese, sautéed onions, and fresh-cut fries. I stole one bite...then another...then a third! I'm officially renaming it the "Oh My Poppa Burger" because it may have been the best burger I've ever tasted. That says a lot because I'm a traditionalist when it comes to burgers. I'm not even a bacon fan. Yet somehow this combination just worked. What is in that cream cheese, bacon, and jalapeño jelly combo that make this burger so ridiculously good? Next time I'm in a burger mood, I am coming here! But everything looked so good so I may be back before that burger mood strikes. The only reason I'm giving Lost Lion four instead of five stars is that my husband would have loved to add a simple slice of tomato and some lettuce. We were hesitant to ask because we know substitutions can snowball, and we quickly got the impression that the chef preferred not to alter the menu as written. He didn't even dare ask for a side of ranch for the fries after this. If small additions like lettuce or tomato were an option, even for a small upcharge, it would make an already fantastic burger even better for some. That said, between the outstanding service, creative and delicious food, excellent cocktails, and warm ambiance on a Thursday evening, The Lost Lion made a wonderful first impression. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We love this lil spot! We tried it as a date night spot last year and want to come back. It's cute and divey! Great cocktails and staff. We came to try the food and we were not disappointed. It is small but they also have outdoor seating for when the weather is good. We tried their jalapeño popper shrimp toast, which was absolutely devine, a must! We also tried their korean bbq wings, which were good but it was the sweet chili sauce so not korean bbq flavor, lol. If ever stopping by I'd definitely check this place out! read more

This place is awesome! Really like the atmosphere and the food is delicious! The staff was really nice and helpful and they have plenty to choose from on the menu! We really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be going back again! Btw I chose the "OH MY COD" for my dinner and it was SO GOOD! A really nice piece of cod with delicious rice and shredded veggies. I give it 5 stars too! read more

Seen reviews on yelp. They were right. Food, service, atmosphere everything was great. The crab quesadilla was excellent. You can't go wrong with checking out The Lost Lion. read more

So I'm honestly not a fan. We visited place when they opened. I order a burger and asked for a pretty simple plate. MW with mayo, cheese, and raw onions. The waitress came back and said the cook ... owner doesn't customize food and you have to get it the way he has it on the menu (which to me says ... the way he likes it) We left after eating ... the food was okay I guess. And the service was also okay. If you wanna have it your way this isn't your place. For me it's a hard pass read more

Fantastic food and great service! Met a close friend and we hung out at the bar. Nick was super friendly and a great mixologist! We tried their specials, lobster egg rolls, queso and Groucho taco. Fresh and delicious! Highly recommend this place!! read more

Lost Lion is a small-town treasure. I frequently visit large cities, such as NYC, DC, and Baltimore. Lost Lion brings the big city vibe to our small Westminster town. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. The Devils Margarita is HEAVENLY and their sandwiches are always so delicious. It is my favorite place in town! read more

Lost Lion is one of THE BEST pub/restaurants in the area. And, I say this because - - they are NOT corporate. They don't serve the same PFG, Sysco, mass produced, cheap crap 'served your way'. If that's what you enjoy, there is a 'Chuck E Kings' far enough away so that those of us who appreciate quality outings don't have to tolerate mediocrity slogans and germ-infested haflings. - the vibe. Great tunes, smiling faces, engaging candor. - the staff. Anytime an establishment takes the time to welcome you with your name, that shows an effort to treat their clients like friends & family. Even if they get your name wrong, at least the effort was recognized. read more

This review includes observations from probably a dozen visits since LL opened near us. There aren't enough independent restaurants around, so we keep coming back and hoping for the best -- at their best, they are wonderful, but it's a bit of a gamble. The food has always been amazing; service is inconsistent and management's policies are a little puzzling. Their menu leans heavily on fried food, and it's quite good -- crispy and inferno-hot when it comes out. I usually leave fries behind but not here, especially with their housemade dipping sauces. The smash burger is excellent, and they treat seafood very well. Desserts are likewise outstanding and I like that there's just a couple of choices. I do wish there were more healthy options; the menu is small and changes frequently, so you might luck out and find a salad, but most of it is tacos / handhelds / crispy appetizers. Cocktails are generally unimpressive -- I won't say overpriced because they are expensive everywhere! But they're not very strong or interesting. We rarely get water without asking several times; I've never been able to figure this out. Likewise, about half the servers are super nice and fun, and the other half act like they're doing you a favor by bringing your food to the table. It varies a lot from visit to visit. I'm not sure why, but every table in the place is a high top except for one -- I know because we have a toddler and that's the only table where we can sit together, right by the door. They used to have booths but removed them. No high chairs or boosters available either. They won't customize anything, not even to serve a drizzle sauce on the side, which is unfortunate because, like most toddlers, ours is less likely to eat anything with sauce on it. So overall it's not a very child-friendly place. Hopefully they are open to feedback and will make some improvements! read more

Pleasant tavern. Friendly staff. Everything was tasty. Chicken fries were crunchy, interesting sauce. Drinks were stroooong!

Excellent service and food. The menu is selected by day and not always accommodating to most tastes. Unfortunately, my order was limited because I cannot have garlic and they do not make accommodations for substitutions or changes. Aside from that I did have the meatloaf which was selected from the today menu and I split it with my daughter and we enjoyed it. read more

Food is good but the place refuses to make any modifications. Service is so slow. Takes long.

Creative food choices Courteous and engaging service Reasonable prices Excellent Desserts read more

Really felt bad for a customer watching owner/manager(?) demeaning attitude towards them dealing with an issue. Food is so so but don't ask them to prepare it to your liking. And the venue is very noisy with swirling dust bunnies suspended in the air by ceiling fans. Add it all up. Our 1st visit will be our last. read more

MC Specialty Burger was delish!! Bread was not too heavy, burger hung off the roll, mac-n-cheese was NOT Kraft and the cole slaw was good - and this was all on the burger which are all GREAT things!! Asian BBQ Wings were sooo yummy and crispy!! Street fries sounded like too much but they were great - gravy was very light (yea)!! Delicious dessert options - carrot and lemon cakes!! read more

Lost Lion - Street fries - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

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Google maps doesn't know where this place is but it's in the original Papa Joe's location with a nice interior update and American cuisine. The menu is based on the ingredients the owner/chef can get fresh. My friend loved the halibut and the steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare. Delicious! We arrived at 5 on a Saturday to avoid the crowd. When we left at 7, the small restaurant was filling up. There's a really nice outdoor space, enclosed by a high wooden screen so that the view is of your party, not the parking lot. The outdoor furniture in cozy groups would make you feel like your entertaining on your own deck. Great spot in downtown Westminster! I'll definitely be back to try more menu items. The draft Flying Dog was fresh, cold and delicious. read more

Lost Lion - The halibut special over rice and NY Strip with an amazing sauce, walnuts, gorgonzola and grapes. - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Visited for the first time with a group and food and cocktails were very good. I got the lamb burger which was cooked perfectly and really delicious, I would definitely come back for that. Others at my table got flatbreads and tacos which everyone enjoyed. We also got dessert - the tiramisu and pumpkin cheesecake were superb, the brownie was underwhelming. I was disappointed to be served water in plastic cups, not only is it not sustainable and wasteful but it's not really what I want when I'm sitting down for dinner and paying $20+ for my entree. I also really hate the "no substitutions" note at the bottom of the menu. They accredit this to "understanding their dishes" and "not wanting to make changes as they select their ingredients carefully" which is very stuck up to me. Let me take onions off my burger, you aren't a Michelin star restaurant in a cosmopolitan area, you are in a shared building in Westminster. I don't go for not allowing substitutions unless it's a packed day like NYE or Valentine's Day, and even then, it's Westminster. read more

Great service, nice chill vide and delicious food. Came with my wife, granddaughter and her mother. My granddaughter and I shared a burger which was cooked and seasoned very well. My wife had the brisket tacos, she told me it had a lot of meat and good flavor. This is a woman who can cook anything, if she says it was favorable and well proportioned, I believe her. My granddaughter's mother had the shrimp tacos. She eats like a bird but she ate every bit of those tacos. She must of liked them I always say, if you don't use it, you lose it. Support your local restaurants, bars and businesses...especially when they put out quality work!! Come on down, chill, relax have a cocktail and a bite to eat. read more

Lost Lion is a regular spot for me. Creative cocktails, awesome burgers, and a decent price point. Cute outdoor area during the season and there's always a table available. Limited menu, especially if you're looking for a salad or vegetarian/vegan options. Staff is always great. read more

AWESOME establishment! Friendly, attentive staff, delicious cocktails and food! I'm not a fan of the all black interior and closed black curtains, but that's just me. I do highly recommend! read more

Lost Lion - Deliciousness! - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Terrible, for all those that give this a 5 star review, you must always eat at McDonalds to think this is good food (actually I'd rather have a McDonalds double burger than their smash burger) 2 thin frozen patties, absolutely shameful to think this is a $16 burger. read more

Definitely exceeded my expectations. Lost lLion is a quaint place offering quality drinks and menu options. All the food items that we ordered we're all quite tasty although the soup could have been more flavorful and lacked salt. A bonus was that the food was served hot. I had the stuffed rockfish which was very fresh and cooked perfectly. We had a few of their specialty cocktails which were tasty but lacked alcohol - perhaps they do not free pour? Service started slow and inattentive maybe because they were busy but it got better as the night started settling. I will definitely return to try some other other menu items but will stick to beer and wine as I am not one to favor measured drinks. read more

Lost Lion - Stuffed rockfish - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

We were so absolutely delighted & IMPRESSED after our first visit today!! Such an amazing selection of beers, wine & the soppressata, ricotta, artichoke pizza on their homemade dough that was the best pizza I've had in a LOOONG TIME .....It's farm-to-table and we love having such fresh food with a wonderfully creative menu and wonderful staff.. So thankful to have this new gem in town!!! We will be back over and over!! read more

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Went to Lost Lion for the first time this evening. Wow!!! Every good thing mentioned in this group about this restaurant was spot on! My wife and I loved it. I started with. Bourbon flight which obviously helps any meal. My wife had the paella and I had the roasted chicken thigh special. We took a couple homemade desserts home of course. Everything was delicious. read more

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It's ok. Staff is not amazing but also not awful. Not super attentive is what I'd say. Don't try to call or do carry out, they often don't pick up the phone. Food is alright but a bit overpriced. In general they're a bit full of themselves especially considering they're basically one step removed from pub food. read more

Great food and service. Have been looking for a go to place for burger and fries and think we found it. Wings were great also!

Can I rave about this place? From very limited experience -- absolutely. I almost never write reviews -- shame on me. But I feel compelled to write this one. Before tonight I had stopped into the Lost Lion just twice. The first time was when it first opened back at the height of the pandemic. The second, for a quick take out. Then, I was intrigued but not thrilled -- now I'm thrilled. Tonight I ordered a simple Manhattan while I waited for my take out order. What I got was a sublime craft cocktail -- worthy of a much bigger venue than Westminster, Maryland. Kudos to the bartender. Having been the victim of many a disappointing restaurant/bar Manhattan, this one was perfect. My only regret with the Manhattan was not seeing the list of delectable holiday cocktails first. The Texas Tacos were delicious. I will be back, and this time I won't wait so long in between visits. David read more

There were 4 in our party... service was good...orange crushes were outstanding! The Scooby Snacks were yummy, my Husband had the Smash Burger which he said was very good. The menu is limited and they had no soup available the evening we went....and it was chilly! It's a little noisy...not a good place for a conversation with your dinner group! read more

Heather is amazing! Great food and awesome staff. Ambiance was perfect. #hiddengem

Fantastic place! First time visiting after a long time of no inside dining. They are limiting the seating and don't take reservations so you might need to wait outside if it's a busy evening. The menu specials were very good and the cocktails and beer offerings paired well with all the food. Westminster needed this place to give Main Street diners another good option. read more

Lost Lion - Carrot cake - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

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Lost and Found! What a great addition to the City of Westminster's culinary scene -- while also elevating it! I had the Shrimp Bisque, Cauliflower and Broccoli side salad and Hog Balls small plate. Each was expertly prepared, well presented and delicious! Portion sizes are generous without being heavy. Prices are slightly aspirational for this town, but fair in any other city. I look forward to bringing friends, family and business associates here (COVID permitting). Location is tucked away behind the Winchester Exchange building on Main Street. Atmosphere is dare I say trendy, which is to say you could bring your favorite foodies here and they will be pleasantly surprised at the minimalist touches. Add to all of that a wonderful, attentive waitress. Love it! read more

Lost Lion - Hog Balls -- pulled pork meatballs - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Hands down, THE BEST FOOD IN WESTMINSTER! The menu is eclectic and different from your run-of-the-mill regular fare. The ambience is casual and the cocktail and wine offerings are diverse and tasty. We ordered lamb balls and vegetable soup for appetizers. The beet slaw acidity complemented the richness of lamb, and the vegetable soup hit the spot on a nippy fall evening. For entree, we got shrimp and polenta as well as the swordfish special, and we were amazed at the deliciousness and generosity of portions. The broccoli and cauliflower salad was the bomb! The food was phenomenal--both in terms of taste and presentation, and the service was impeccable. A local, family-owned restaurant that follows all necessary public health precautions with outdoor seating. Please do yourself a favor and treat your taste buds here. read more

Lost Lion - Shrimp and polenta - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

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Nicest place I've found in town. French onion soup was delicious. I was there on a Wednesday? But I would highly recommend this place.

Great experience. Our host Lexi was awesome. The grilled cheese poppers were fantastic. read more

Lost Lion - New American Near Me - Westminster, Maryland

Great staff! Even better food and drinks. I went out here with a few friends for the first time recently and I will be coming back

Definitely my favorite spot here in Westminster. Great quality food, not too expensive, and a nice atmosphere

Took friends to experience a new restaurant that we thought they would like. The food was good and we were happy to have a new place to go. Unfortunately the food cannot make up for rude inappropriate behavior by management and inexperienced staff. Never again will we subject ourselves to insults after spending a large sum of money there. Btw , it's extremely loud and difficult to have a conversation, not to mention seeing dust flying around above us. Just sayin! read more

Hadn't tried this place yet and was hopeful that in the food desert that is Westminster, it would be a shining star. We were the first customers for lunch today and the server was attentive and gave recommendations, unfortunately the food was not good, very bland. We normally don't voice our opinion but today when asked by the server how it was, it was hard to not say as our food was that disappointing. The owner was sitting at the bar during our entire meal but disappeared as soon as we complained. Not returning. read more

It's very small and loud. It's not a place to go on a weekend night if your party is not planning to drink a lot. They try to hurry you through your visit and they tell you to leave if you linger after your check is paid, since there aren't many tables. My drink was very tasty (though expensive). My husband's burger was delicious, but my Cajun steak tacos were just ok. The meat was a little tough and I couldn't taste any real flavor past the extreme spiciness. The tacos came with no sides. Our waitress was personable but a little over the top with her "humor," and pushy. I would probably go back but at a less crowded time so there is less risk of being pressured into spending a lot of money on drinks, or being pushed out. It probably could be 4 stars at a different time. read more