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!
Came here for the freedom market and to get a treat on a Saturday morning. Great atmosphere friendly people and quality vendors. Hope to come back one day for dinner.
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.
The Farmers Market was great, as well as The Lost Kitchen. The food and atmosphere were great. The tents at the Farmers Market had fresh and delicious produce, cheeses, and meats. Absolutely worth a visit!
Absolutely exquisite! 🤍 I tried really hard not to hype this experience up in my head prior to coming in July 2022 since I felt it was utterly impossible that it could be as good as it looked on the show… but it was, and so much more. From the moment we got to our cabin, to the dinner, to the morning breakfasts… everything was simply perfect. Still giddy that we got to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity, although I do hope to get lucky enough again in the future for round two. 🤞🏼😄
I cannot rate the experience because we have not dined but it's a gorgeous restaurant in a beautiful setting
I ordered a signed book for my wife as a just because gift from the online store. It arrived really nicely packaged it even included a couple of extras. Item was quickly shipped. Thanks a million she was pretty excited, way better than any flowers i have ever sent. We both LOVE Maine and can't wait to get back, we no longer look for great places to vacation as you can not top coastal Maine! Hope to come for dinner sometime!
Robert & Kimberly Yarnall
+5
This is #1 on our bucket list of place to dine, so when we found out they now have a small store open to everyone Kim fit this stop into our itinerary. Hoping someday to be selected for dinner, but for now we will have to settle for Erin's cookbook.
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