A new boutique steak house has just opened up in the Adams Morgan area called Lost Society. I was on hand to check it out on media night and try some of the menu highlights.

From the beautiful chandeliers to the glowing wooden floors the décor was elegant. Each of the two floors had a full bar. The lower level was cozy with primarily contemporary seating options. The roof deck is spacious and promises to be great for those looking to catch some warm evening air. The second floor also houses a DJ booth. I would imagine that all of their furnishing choices were designed to draw in the slightly younger but  still more discerning guests.

The chic sophistication of the setting pairs well with the menu. Their executive chef, Joseph Evans, has an eye for what makes a great meat centric menu. Both the Bone in Rib eye steak and the Hanger steak with Bordelaise Sauce were very flavorful. That being said, the real blue ribbon winner of the evening for me was the Stuffed Lobster with tomatoes, Maryland blue crab, and shitake mushrooms. It was incredibly rich and filled with big chunks of both lobster and blue crab. I literally cleaned the little bowl it was served in because it was so good.

For dessert we were served the bread pudding in pear and bourbon sauce. I don’t even like bread pudding and I ate every bite of this one. It was much softer and not as sickeningly sweet as I find most bread puddings to be. I would absolutely order it again.

The wine and drink list was also above par. Both contemporary and classic mixed drinks were proudly displayed in a beautiful menu. The wines are hand picked to compliment the rest of the dining experience. I asked for the “house red” and was treated to the Artezin Zinfandel which was tasty and an obvious choice for enjoying red meat.

-SEL