Lost Key Tap Restaurant — Restaurant in Wrightstown

Wait staff was polite and prices seemed to align with the environment.

Cocktails Aran around $9 - $12 each Appetizers ran around $9 Main courses ran from $20-$45 Desert was again around $10

My medium rare steak ended up being rare. rare (cold in the middle with only the very most outer layer being slightly charred) server was excellent and sent it back for a slight touch up after I cut it open and found the inside to be so cold it was still stringy. It came back nicely re-plated and was very enjoyable once the inside was warm.

Drinks were fairly good, a little on the light side but excellent flavor.

Overall it was a good experience even with the sub rare filet mignon right up until our almost $400 bill was paid and the hosts asked us to leave (while we already had winter jackets on and we’re clearly preparing to exit) so she could seat the next guest.

To be fair, we did enjoy an appetizer, a main course, and desert, while slowly enjoying several cocktails over 2.5 hours. (5pm reservation, politely asked to leave at 7:30).

However, I have never, ever been asked to vacate a reserved table at a “high end restaurant”, ever. Especially at a facility that still had 9+ open tables when we left (see photos) when we specifically pick nicer restaurants to meet up with long time friends. We meet as close to monthly as possible to catch up and have always had excellent experiences with other restaurants when it comes to socializing. Especially a “tap” where we were already well over $200 in drinks.

Food was good and overall it was pleasant experience right up until the very end, when it ended on a sour note. There are several other excellent options nearby that are not only more affordable, but offer better quality food (without having to ask for corrections on a $45 plate) and will also allow you to continue to drink and socialize until you leave without asking...

At my recent visit, I wanted to order the halibut. I asked the waitress to be sure there was no nut component as I have an allergy. She stated she didn’t think so, but would check which I appreciated. She came back and told me the potatoes the fish came with, had macadamia nuts in them. I said, well, can I get them without? Her reply was we don’t alter our plates- I’m sorry. I said so you can’t remove the nuts from the side dish? She said no- I said that’s ok, I just won’t need the potatoes then- to her reply we don’t alter our plates- I’m sorry. I said so I can’t even order this without the potatoes, and she said no. I said fine, can you put them in a separate plate or bowl and someone else will eat them and again her reply, we don’t alter our plates. I said, can we have a few minutes so I can look for something else? She said absolutely. The waitress walked away and the parties we were with said that is bulls*, we’re leaving. The waitress came back and asked if I had decided, and we said yes, we will take the check. She seemed surprised, but understanding, and I would say embarrassed. On our way out, not one person apologized or thanked us for coming in. I have never been to a restaurant where they could not adjust a plate due to an allergy. I can confidently say I will not be back to this place. Very...

Lost Key Tap is an excellent spot. It’s Outside of the main parts of the valley, so it’s kind of a hidden gem. I enjoy it because so many places in Appleton that are good are always packed, the wait for a table is long, and they don’t take reservations ahead of time. LKT was the opposite. They took reservations, but they had seating available regardless, it wasn’t packed and loud, and the interior was very inviting. I had the NY Strip. Probably my favorite in the valley as of now. The way they made the smashed potatoes crispy and put them on a bed of garlic and herbs was top tier, so so good! The steak was cooked perfectly. My wife had the stuff gnocchi and the made in house pasta was top tier as well. Delicate, lump Asiago stuffed pillows of joy in a rich and flavorful sauce. Superb. If you are celebrating, doing date night, taking someone out for dinner, or even having a treat yourself day, LKT is the right call. They will take care of you WELL. They’re doing upscale casual dining right and are an excellent, much needed addition to the...