The Lost Kitchen

"I have no rating for this place because it was closed when we were there. Even their store was closed. So we could not go in. Outside the atmosphere is very peaceful with the water falling over the dam. The old mill is restored beautifully on the exterior."

"We didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant, but we did get a chance to walk around the property and shop in the store. The atmosphere is tranquil and absolutely beautiful, great for some photo ops. And the staff at the store was very kind. Definitely recommend if you can get in. Otherwise swing by the restaurant and pick up something at the store. There are also signed copies of books on sale for purchase!! Side note: something to keep in mind when traveling here, is that the restaurant is seasonal. So you may want to check and see if the store based upon the season."

"A million stars. One of the best dinners I have ever had. Each course was amazingly crafted and put together like a story. The staff so attentive and joyful. It was like a fairytale."

"Ok, so, boo and I come to Maine every summer. We watch the lost kitchen TV show and talk about sending in the postcard every year but we live in la so it's not that practical. Anyway we got an email saying that they were doing a Farmers Market and it was happening the Tuesday we were staying in Darmascotta for the week so of course we went. It was a blast! We love Farmers Markets and we go to our local (Atwater Village) every week and always try to go to local ones wherever we are. Both of us have eaten at plenty of Michelin star type restaurants over the years so the idea of a dinner at The Lost Kitchen is appealing but not like, a must. On the other hand this Farmers Market experience was authentic AF and Erin was up in the gift shop wrapping purchases and signing autographs and taking pictures. The Farmers Market itself was incredible and included sourdough bagels, two different cheese makers and the biggest asparagus I have ever seen. They were making pizzas out in front and you could shop in the wine cellar and buy ice cream. There were no bathrooms and it's about half an hour from Belfast so plan accordingly. Honestly I think this was probably more fun than eating at the restaurant and a truer representation of the Erin French aesthetic than the fine dining format she is forced into for marketing purposes. Anyway, she's an icon and what a treat. Highly recommended!"

"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."