Lost And Found — Restaurant in City of Long Beach

This spot is both fantastic and an unexpected find in the beach town that is Long Beach, LI. I've attended a private party here and everything I had was fantastic but just recently had my first casual dinner there. I went with a party of 6 to celebrate a bachelorette which enabled us to try multiple appetizers!

AMBIANCE - 5/5

When you walk in it's easy to notice the rustic yet cozy atmosphere. So much so that you wouldn't expect the high end menu options you're about to encounter. Each menu appears to be hand written and although there are some more regular items, the chef often changes things up to introduce new items.

FOOD - 5/5

I easily would have ordered more than half of the appetizers if I could have but we settled for 3. My favorite, and I think many of the others' favorite was the artichoke. It was absolutely delicious and paired nicely with olive oil and what tasted like a garlic aioli. I also really enjoyed the beet salad. The added Greek yogurt was light and the pistachios added a lovely texture to the salad. The artichoke was good but not nearly as flavorful as the other two dishes.

For my entree I was between the Iberico double cut pork chop or the bison strip steak with chimichurri. I ultimately went with the later and was super happy with my choice. I was surprised to find that the strip steak came out pre slice but it was still perfectly medium rare. I've had bison burgers before but never a bison steak and it did taste similar to the taste of a bison burger but in steak form which was really nice. It was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce went really well with it. My friend let me try a piece of her Iberico which the waiter described as the wagyu of pork. The pork chop was also delicious and came with a peppercorn sauce that looks kind of like a light gravy but was much lighter than it looked and complemented the pork very well. The pork was also cooked perfectly which is a feat in itself since it's so hard not to overcook pork chops. Dessert was a deliciously light cheesecake with a wine based sauce and a chocolate mousse type dessert.

SERVICE 5/5

In our group we had one person with celiacs and thus could not have gluten. Our server was able to tell her what was gluten free or could be made gluten free. At the end of dinner the server thought one of the two desserts had gluten in it but then someone who I believe to be a chef came out and confirmed that both desserts are gluten free! Since it was a bridal shower they were very sweet and offered us little round of celebratory alcohol, though I don't recall what kind. Three of us weren't drinking so they brought out glasses with sparkling water so we could join in on a toast.

100/10 would recommend! Thanks...

Had high expectations for a great dinner at Lost & Found. We wish they stayed lost...Had a reservation, no greeting or welcome when we walked in, but shown the communal table and we sat down. Took a while for a server to come by. He took half the tables drink order and walked away leaving us confused. Came back to open our bottle of wine, but not knowing or able to open it, disappeared so someone else could open it. Did not explain himself, so we asked what happened and he responded that someone else was opening the wine. The we had to remind him to take the rest of the tables drink orders. We struggled to read the menu as it was a photocopy and very light and difficult to see. We were told about the 2 specials- never explained or prices shared with us. There was no coordination or management that we could see on a Saturday night. The food came out slowly, huge gaps of service, but everything was good, not great, but good. After 7 items served, our sleepy waiter determined it was time to refresh our plates for our final course of the Filet Mignon special. The plate arrived- 4 or 5 oz max- of a sliced piece of filet. We all just looked at it....if this is a sharing concept, please...someone recommend that this plate was not large enough to share. It was good and properly cooked. The the bill came, we were all surprised to see the steak dish was $45. We had to say something. The server brought the chef over, who immediately was defensive, comparing the costs to other high end restaurants. She explained that she cooked the steak properly, which we agreed with, but were confused that this tiny portion was presented as a sharing plate for 6 people. At this point, our waiter came by and remarked that he was "pretty sure" he told us the price of the item- which all 6 of us agreed that he did not, or give us details of the small portion size. Upon leaving, we could clearly see the kitchen staff and servers all whispering about us. SO unprofessional and rude. We still wanted to leave on a positive note and share what we felt was constructive criticism, but one member of our party went up to speak to them and at this point, the waiter again said that he was sure he told us the item was $45. The chef then responded that she was "done with this-goodbye". We were neither rude or disrespectful. Lastly, we had advised them of a peanut allergy in our party and felt it was not professionally or seriously addressed, so that member of our party only had the chicken to try. Truly wish that this was the experience we read about in...

Where to begin when you talking about Lost and Found? The best way to start is with the word “perfect”. Merely saying Alexis (Head chef and owner) is a “wonderfully creative chef” is an insult to his artistry. I’ve been to Lost and Found multiple times and had the pleasure of this past Sunday (2/16/2020) of sitting at the chef’s counter. Being this close to Alexis I was able to witness firsthand his mastery inside the beautiful open kitchen. While quiet French music played Alexis danced his way around the cozy kitchen preparing each and every dish with his full attention and care. He makes everyone who enters his restaurant feel comfortable and seen. Being a vegetarian people always ask me “what do you eat when you go out?” and at Lost and Found I’ve had the most unique and thoughtful vegetarian dishes. Crunchy fresh bread with salted butter, Rustic potatoes, broccoli shining like the star of a meal, garden fresh ratatouille and burrata that rivals the dishes I ate in Positano, Italy! I’ve only enjoyed dessert one time and I chose a decadent custard Paired with a cup of black coffee, it was the perfect way to end another perfect meal. Although I myself don’t enjoy the dishes cooked with meat and fish just by the plating and murmurs from guests at nearby tables, I can confidently say you’ll find something that will make you want to savor every bite!

Lost and Found’s dishes are meant to be shared so go with a small group! There may be a wait yet every minute will be worth it! Enjoy a glass of wine and marvel at the beautiful art covered walls! If you want a more intimate experience with the Chef (as I did) I do recommend you make reservations at the Chef’s counter at least a week in advance. I believe your experience will be full of excitement and happiness. You’ll leave with a full heart alongside a full stomach!

*One more reminder, bring cash! No credit cards...