Address: 22 Mill St, Freedom, ME 04941, USA
Phone: +12073823333
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 6–9PM
Thursday: 6–9PM
Friday: 6–9PM
Saturday: 6–9PM
Gigi S
Had reservations and was told by the restaurant if anything had to be changed, to call and they could accommodate a change. I had to change the size of my party due to the restaurants Covid policy. Totally fine with the protocol, but a couple in the group could not go. When I called to alter the reservation (like they said I could) they told me I either had to cancel the entire reservation or come with the original number. They would have had two plus months to find additional diners, but instead chose to have me cancel the entire reservation. I should have ignored their call a week before when they called for payment and they would have been out an entire party a week prior rather than 2 plus months. I’ll save the $195.
Spiral Tote
I took my best friend (in which I take my girl friendship seriously. Small tight nit circle)to bless our friendship that boujee & over the top classy way I do things. This wonderfully curated experience including fantastic food, amazing service and hospitality. We stayed in the on-site cabins making it a wonderful overnight...(get away up north)combining the best of a world class restaurant, B&B and glamping. Highly recommend. The best 3x5 post card that I’ve ever sent. Classy and exclusive way to dine. This sealed my friendship eloquently with my forever bestie. Be prepared to spend around $150pp on a dinner at The Lost Kitchen including tax and tip, (but not including any wine you choose to purchase in the wine cellar downstairs before you head up to dinner). But also know that it will be worth every penny. From the rustic setting in an old restored mill hidden away in tiny Freedom Maine, to the bridge across the stream you cross to get to the restaurant, our evening dining there was nothing short of magical. The ambience and supper club vibe fits chef/owner Erin French's style perfectly. After choosing our wine, we headed up to be seated. There is no real menu. The roughly 45 dinner guests each evening are served a progression of small plates leading up to the entree and dessert.. We had been given a card with a few courses that would be served so we could pick appropriate wine to go with our dinner, but were warmed that was only a 'teaser'. And they weren't kidding! Course after course was served to out table. Each one more delicious than the last. The wait staff explained each dish - all featuring local and seasonal ingredients. About half way through the three hour dinner, Erin (who had been serving throughout the evening and chatting with guests) stood up and thanked everyone for coming. She gave such a heartfelt speech that really showed her passion for what she does. That is also evident in her food. I travel alot and have dined at plenty of upscale restaurants, but I have to say that my meal at The Lost Kitchen was absolutely great, nothing I would change. From the cheese, beet and radish plate to the oysters artfully arranged on a bed of moss and stones to the lemon basil sorbet to the entree of halibut to the edible nasturtium garnish and chive butter... Every bite was delicious. If you are lucky enough to have your postcard chosen in the annual April "lottery" - this small seasonal restaurant has come up with truly unique way to assign tables which involves sending in a postcard through the mail during a week long period before the season opens, and then hoping you are chosen from the more than 10,000 entries they receive each spring - then you are lucky indeed. Little F.Y.I. : There is no salt or pepper on the tables. And not a single dish needed any. Everything was perfectly season.
Michael Shemeley
If you ever have the chance to experience The Lost Kitchen, consider your yourself blessed. No fancy foo Foo, no complex sauces just pure ingredients artistically presented and thoughtfully prepared. After 4 hours of dining, you still don't want to leave. This is what dining out is meant to be. Erin has found magic at The Lost Kitchen and for a brief time, so did I.
Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily
Be prepared to spend around $150pp on a dinner at The Lost Kitchen including tax and tip, (but not including any wine you choose to purchase in the wine cellar downstairs before you head up to dinner). But also know that it will be worth every penny. From the rustic setting in an old restored mill hidden away in tiny Freedom Maine, to the bridge across the stream you cross to get to the restaurant, our evening dining there was nothing short of magical. The ambience and supper club vibe fits chef/owner Erin French's style perfectly. After choosing our wine, we headed up to be seated. There is no real menu. The roughly 45 dinner guests each evening are served a progression of small plates leading up to the entree and dessert.. We had been given a card with a few courses that would be served so we could pick appropriate wine to go with our dinner, but were warmed that was only a 'teaser'. And they weren't kidding! Course after course was served to out table. Each one more delicious than the last. The wait staff explained each dish - all featuring local and seasonal ingredients. About half way through the three hour dinner, Erin (who had been serving throughout the evening and chatting with guests) stood up and thanked everyone for coming. She gave such a heartfelt speech that really showed her passion for what she does. That is also evident in her food. I travel alot and have dined at plenty of upscale restaurants, but I have to say that my meal at The Lost Kitchen was quite possibly the best I have ever eaten in my life. There is absolutely nothing I would change. From the cheese, beet and radish plate to the oysters artfully arranged on a bed of moss and stones to the lemon basil sorbet to the entree of halibut to the edible nasturtium garnish and chive butter... Every bite was delicious. Dinner ended with a rhubarb custard dessert and coffee. Even the coffee was amazing. After dinner, Erin chatted with dinners as they left, signed her cookbook (you can bring your own copy or purchase a copy in the wine cellar). If you are lucky enough to have your postcard chosen in the annual April "lottery" - this small seasonal restaurant has come up with truly unique way to assign tables which involves sending in a postcard through the mail during a week long period before the season opens, and then hoping you are chosen from the more than 10,000 entries they receive each spring - then you are lucky indeed. If I could give The Lost Kitchen ten stars I would. It's virtually impossible to put into words how much we enjoyed our evening. So much more than the food, it was a magical experience that I will remember forever. Last tidbit of information: there is no salt or pepper on the tables. And not a single dish needed any. Everything was perfectly season.
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From my understanding, you cannot call and make a reservation. It is by sending a postcard to them and it's done by lottery. Do you watch the show on Discovery??
Send a 3x5 post card per the current reservation system between April 1st and April 10th
I think it meant one pet person and then if you get the call, they will ask how many in your party.
I thought that you were disqualified if you sent more than 1 card per person....
The flowers are edible as I'm sure you know. But they are very light and easy to move if you don't prefer them in your mouth
My call showed up on my phone as Freedom, ME
October this year
April is the time to reserve. They have limited seating for their exceptional dining experience, so it is best to contact them as soon as possible. Good luck!
Does this mean received prior to 4/15, or does this mean post-marked by 4/15... Was Patriot’s Day considered in the deadline (just hoping beyond hope to make it! 🙂)?
$100 or so per person, but it's worth it!
If you wait until the end of the recording, you will be redirected to a voicemail that's specifically for responding to the cards drawn. Just wait until the end!
Wednesday through Saturday.
About a week before your reservation, you will get a call from the staff to finalize your reservation. At that time you will be asked about food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. They are very helpful.
We stayed at Winterport Old Commercial House when we were in the vicinity, but I think there are a few closer options.
There is a lovely kitchen supply store on the Main Street of Farmington beside the quilt shop. I just bought some lovely small wooden utensils there but not sure if they have the same forks or not that you are looking for.
Lost Kitchen is reservations only, based upon a mail-in lottery drawing held in April of each yrar..
It's the opportunity to taste some of the food that she cooks as well as purchase other items. She only announces them on the Instagram and Facebook accounts for the lost kitchen. So you will have to check them to find out when the next one is.
Yes it is, we were there on July 26. Beautiful place and quiet community. We only wish we could have had reservations! We didn't know we were going to be so close traveling Route 3 over to Deer Island.
Reservations by lottery - go to Lost Kitchen website, sign up for newsletter which has details. If your post card is picked, they will call and you work with them for a convenient date/time.
Must send in a postcard in spring and they pick people. Go to website for instruction
No menu per se but dietary restrictions are accommodated.. highly recommend 👍
It's only dinner and they make their reservations for the year in April. Details on their website.
Closes in mid to end October
Check their social media and website.
Name / Phone Number / Home Address on one side / Optional note to them on the other. Post your envelope between April 1 and April 10th. Worth the Effort.
Not necessarily. Due to a lot of reasons. The process should begin again every single year. While it makes sense at first to use the old cards again, some peope have passed away, relationships change, phone numbers change, etc. Plus, this keeps the excitement and process new and fresh.
Check out thelostkitchen.com for the detaios, the process is super specific.
Typically it starts last week of March and you have until April 1.
The way the process for reservation requests worked this year (2018) was to send one 3x5 post card postmarked between March 31 and April 10. Include your name, phone number, address, and maybe a little bit about yourself. I am assuming the process will be similar for 2019 reservations. The post card system used by The Lost Kitchen is not to be gimmicky or pretentious, or to make people frustrated. It's part of the whole experience that reflects the owner's philosophy. It's also a means of survival for a small crew running a small restaurant in a small town. It's personal and intimate; sending a card, then waiting in anticipation for a response. These days we expect instant gratification. We want everything to happen immediately. I think it's an important reminder to slow down and have a little patience every now and then.
I'm not 100% sure, but about 40.
Yes, and there is a specific procedure on their website to do so.
The Lost Kitchen 22 Mill St Freedom, Me 04941
When I dined there on December 9 of last year, the fixed price per person was $100, and I bought a very nice white wine for $43. All well worth it. The best dining experience of my life.
Send a 3x5 post card per the current reservation system between April 1st and April 10th
Send a 3x5 post card per the current reservation system between April 1st and April 10th
It is just over 90 miles. Google maps says it is an hour and a half drive, but I would plan on a two hour drive.
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