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The Lost Kitchen

4.7 (79 reviews)
PriceySalad, Desserts, Pizza
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Waiting 45 min before they open.
Todd K.

Another year later and this will be our stop, on the way home for the winter, every year. Great new system for everyone to get your food ordered and a number before you sit in the courtyard. And as always the food was amazing.

Beautiful, hot day by the mill
Debi W.

We came on a day when there was supposed to be a farmer's market. We thought it would be fun to drop by just to see The Mill. Little did we know that the farmer's Market was canceled due to the extreme heat wave, BUT Erin decided to serve lunch. We could t believe it! We had her fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. Wow! It was beautifully served even on cardboard boxes. Erin was working in her small kitchen making this delicious blessing for all who came. The heat we complained about became a blessing in disguise. I think there might be a life lesson in there too. We met Erin and as we were leaving met Michael. They are genuinely hospitable people who make you feel welcome.

Erin French
Bill S.

We suppose that if you're looking at this you know something about the Lost kitchen. It was created a few years ago by a chef, Erin French and her husband, in the midst of rural -- that's putting it gently -- Maine. They renovated an old mill and put in a wonderful kitchen serving fresh, high quality local food, dining area and fixed up the beautiful landscape surrounding it. HBO showed a delightful series about it a few years ago that brought it to the attention of a wide audience and made Erin quite a star. She deserves all the plaudits for her exemplary passion and her craft in our opinion, after visiting the kitchen recently. The Lost Kitchen serves a limited amount of dinners -- we believe it's just one per week this year -- and invitations are few and far between. Reservations are accepted only by postcards, and there are thousands of them annually. We were not among the lucky invitees, but we did find unexpectedly that we got to enjoy some of their food preparations during our midday visit. The kitchen is open for visits Wednesday through Saturdays, allowing us and others to stroll through their interesting store, filled with wonderful kitchen implements, tools and select jarred foods. But they also offer light dishes for lunch that are delicious and afforded us the opportunity to sit outside and enjoy the views while enjoying the experience. The scones with ham, the cheese plate, ah, so yummy! It gave us an appealing sample of what those who come for dinner get to savor. We loved meeting and talking with the friendly staff, too. We also got to meet Erin briefly as she was heading into the kitchen and to have a nice chat with her most engaging husband as we all relaxed in the beautiful setting (please look at the photos to see how lovely it is). If you know anything about the Lost Kitchen, we confidently predict you will LOVE your visit here. If it's unfamiliar to you, we think you would find it most interesting -- although it is not particularly close to urban areas (about an hour driving from Bangor, close to the same from Augusta). We are very happy we went, and we remain hopeful we'll get selected for a dinner one of these years.

Oh wow! Beautiful ambiance walking into the Lost Kitchen. Food was incredible. Presentation... beyond anything I've seen for lunch! I even got to meet Erin French ! She was cute as a button and so friendly ! Best lunch I have ever had! All around perfection!!! (And the gift shop was darling!)

Fried chicken

A completely unique and idyllic experience. Phenomenal food and kind service in the garden. This is a destination each summer when we visit Maine, and it is 100% worth the cost and the drive.

Delicious oysters
Ric L.

Beautiful afternoon setting! The Little Lost Kitchen or "Lost Kitchen" in Freedom, Maine is a wonderful dining experience. The setting is at an old tool mill with a pretty garden adjacent to a large pond with a bridge. The garden dining setting for lunch has an outdoor fireplace perfect for sitting and reading a book. The kitchen was open, and you can smell the delicious aromas. Wife ordered the roasted beet salad. An amazing arrangement photo worthy. The two piece corn flake fried chicken with coleslaw and a warm biscuit with butter and honey served in a basket was an epicurean's delight. Our friends who have been sending postcards for years for a reservation were absolutely right that the food is amazing! The Shop At The Mill has beautiful crafts. (See the ramekins that look like paper folded condiment containers)

Amazing day sitting in the garden with a glass of wine and a ham and cheese biscuit. It was perfect!

Yogurt w/homemade granola
Catherine P.

While I haven't dined in the main restaurant for dinner, my Mom and I did stay in one of their three cabins, which included breakfast. We, also, had lunch from their Cafe. The restaurant and café are in an old mill on the river in Freedom, Maine. The cabin was beautiful and extremely comfortable. This is glamping in style. Even the bathroom cabin is clean and pretty. They give you heavy, soft robes, there is an electric kettle, with tea or coffee. Saratoga water is in a cooler on the porch. For breakfast the first morning we had lemon, cranberry scones, a coddled egg, bacon, fresh squeezed tangerine juice, and yogurt with homemade granola. For lunch we ordered the fried chicken, which is very juicy, it came with a flaky biscuit with honey butter. I ordered a wedge salad to go with it. It was an entire head of butter lettuce, with bacon, blue cheese and fresh tomatoes. The next morning we were given a red grapefruit with blackberries on top (now I'm not a fan of grapefruit normally, this one was sweet), a vanilla bean panacotta, fresh donuts, a coddled egg and maple sausage. They definitely make sure you don't go hungry. Lol. Everyone was so nice. Truly a wonderful experience.

Where the magic happens
Real Shopper R.

Probably the best meal I have ever had. This is not just a dinner, this is an experience! From the moment you drive into the parking lot until the moment you leave everything is absolute perfection. I was lucky enough to have dinner here and lucky enough to spend the night in one of the cabins- I would rank it up there with my top life adventures. Erin and Michael and all the staff are absolutely amazing. I got to meet their new dog Pip who gave me a big KISS when I arrived. Though the menu only listed a few courses we had at least 12 and the dinner lasted over five hours. We enjoyed it with delicious wine from their outstanding wine cellar. I have gone to a few of their farmer markets and pop-ups, but the dinner is another experience altogether! Can't wait to go back to the Lost Kitchen next year and experience some more of the wonder and awe!

Fried chicken
Jesseca S.

Absolute perfection at The Lost Kitchen. Nibbles and wine, the setting... we couldn't ask for anything better.

The little lost kitchen
Robert R.

We came from New York with just the purpose of visiting this gem. Had the chicken and biscuit and tasted a friends ham and cheese biscuit. Only one disappointment ..my taste buds want more of that chicken and anything else now is a bland...haha. The scone was very very good. Everyone was awesome from the helpful and inviting staff and also other guests. The ambience is perfect and the place truly is lost if your not looking. Tho I can not come as soon as I would like I will make my way back. Thank you so much for opening my palette to a wonderful treat.

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Delicious food and beautiful setting !! The staff were all so accommodating and cheerful!

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This out of the way eatery is a true gem. It was truly worth the trip. The food was unique and tasteful.

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Stopped in for lunch. Not the best General Tso chicken. Nice portion sizes. Probably won't stop back unless someone else want to try it.

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I've never seen anyone put so much love into their food and their staff !! Erin is what all cooks should aspire to be.

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Ask the Community - The Lost Kitchen

Do you need a postcard reservation for brunch or that's just for dinner?

Dinner

When will they close for the year? Will anything still be open after October 16th, 2025?

Who knows if I'll ever win the lottery just wondering if anyone had experienced eating here with food allergies? The 3 big ones I can't eat are dairy, gluten and egg I also can't eat tomatoes, avocado, banana, kiwi and coffee bean.

I don't think that this is the dining experience for you. Very high probability that there would be too many items you would not be able to enjoy.

Is there more than one entree choice per service night?

There is a set menu with only 1 entree option. However we actually had 10 courses or small bites (even though they advertise 4) so you get plenty of food.

Do you know the menu ahead of time? Just curious because I eat anything but if I was to be chosen, the person that would go is quite picky.

I am almost positive this is a definite "no", especially if your postcard is chosen at the beginning of the season. Erin and team work with local farmers & fishermen to come up with their daily menus. It's up to what Mother Nature provides at that… 

Is The Lost Kitchen wheelchair accessible?

How much does it cost to eat here per person? Watching the show, I'd think it's very expensive, but I saw a post 6 years ago it was $75.00 per person, but that was 6 years ago.

Its $200.00 per person not including alcohol. Its a bargain!

Are there any places to stay nearby?

Not really. You will need to stay in Camden or somewhere else nearby. Its a short 20 min drive and lots of options.

What is the 'dress' for the Lost Kitchen? Can a gentleman go in shorts and jersey? or chinos the better choice?

I think if you are lucky enough to get in here when over 20K cards are sent in, I would not wear shorts. It is not fancy per se, but I think at least wear long pants.

How and when can we try to get a reservation for 2019?

Please check back in March 2019 for details about how to submit for reservations for our 2019 season. (per their Website)

Yelp says they are open Wednesday-Saturday. Is that true? I can't find anything on their website. Trying to plan a group visit.

I believe it is; however, you cannot just plan a visit. Reservations are taken once a year via a postcard lottery. You can read all about it on their website. Reservations are closed for this year, but you can probably be added to a wait list. I… 

When do they open for the year? We will be in the area May 1-5 and I can't tell if that would be before they open in "the beginning of May".

Please check back in March 2019 for details about how to submit for reservations for our 2019 season. (per their Website)

Just curious what it runs to eat here per person anyone know?

Funny you should ask that. After our dinner we convened at a hotel and talked about the myriad servings we'd experienced. I think the cost per person was about 105.00, which for a combo birthday-anniversary evening isn't bad (not counting wine). We… 

What is the cost per person? And is it BYOB too, or do you have to buy wine from the wine shop downstairs?

135.00PP. Not BYOB as they have a wine shop you buy bottles from and take them into the restaurant. However I saw a few people bring bottles in with them from home and no one said a thing.

Hello Fellow Foodies and Culinary Adventure-seekers... How does this work Please? I'm in California…

Check their Website. Please check back in March 2019 for details about how to submit for reservations for our 2019 season. (per their Website)

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