When it comes to great food in Maine, people often think of Portland. And in-the-know foodies will also name Rockland as another great culinary scene. But, the reality is that all of Maine is full of wonderful food options -- you just need to know where to look. With food, it's always a good idea to get our of your comfort zone, and that's exactly what you'll do at The Lost Kitchen. This secret restaurant in Maine not only dishes up delicious, farm-to-table fare, but it also offers a charming dining experience you simply can't get anywhere else.

Editor's note: While The Lost Kitchen is a seasonal restaurant, it's currently closed to dining. However, they're still hosting a variety of events, including virtual classes and an online marketplace for wares. You can also purchase The Lost Kitchen Cookbook to recreate some of their most beloved dishes at home.

The story of The Lost Kitchen is a triumphant one.

The owner, Erin French, is a Freedom native who eventually made her way to California and into medical school. After the arrival of her son, she came back to Maine. After some work in catering and baking, she started her own underground supper club out of her home in Belfast. The dinners were wildly popular, almost always selling out to an enthusiastic and thankful crowd. Not long down the road, she turned the operation into a restaurant in the same building that played host to the supper club dinners.

But, life has a funny way of muddling up even the best plans.

A prickly divorce led to the loss of her home and restaurant. Ultimately, with the help and support of friends and family she purchased an Airstream to begin again.

After heading back to Freedom, the dinners she loved planning continued.

Only this time, the dinners were held in various places such as farms and outdoor areas.

As her passion and success grew, she took the next step.

The purchase of the local grist mill meant the opening of the newest iteration of The Lost Kitchen.

Erin French is completely self-taught.

Using recipes passed down from her family, she's improved upon them to make them uniquely her own.

The kitchen is manned with those she considers friends, who share her love of locally sourced ingredients and beautifully prepared foods.

Everything you'll find here is as fresh and uncomplicated as possible.

But simple doesn't mean boring, and this food is truly a revelation.

Inside you'll find the most beautiful setting.

It's rustic and real, with a vintage touch.

If you're used to big-city living, Freedom and The Lost Kitchen will be a welcome departure.

In fact, the town still holds onto laws that don't allow for the serving of alcohol. To ensure you still have a wine-filled meal, you can purchase bottles from the shop downstairs to be opened for your meal.

The crew manning the kitchen is hard working and the dedication comes through in each and every dish served.

This truly is Maine cuisine at its best.

For more information on this incredible secret restaurant in Maine, visit  The Lost Kitchen website and Facebook page.

And if you're hungry for more (adventure and delicious food), definitely check out this Maine eatery that is literally located behind a secret wall. How cool, right?