Lost & Found OTR

Update: They also make great mocktails (zero proof cocktails) and have N-A beer and other low proof options. Still my favorite bar in OTR. Great cocktails and food made by excellent bartenders and chefs. The cool music and art make it even better. Their menu is regularly updated with fresh taste creations. The sandwiches and soups are especially good (and don't sleep on Spaghetti Night during the colder months). Nice for dates and groups or by yourself. They have great happy hours, a spaghetti special on Wednesdays, and host cool events. They also have a nice selection of lite bites. There's comfy seating inside, including an open window / street view room, and sidewalk seating in the warmer months.

I'm hesitant to review this place because I want to keep it my secret. :p 5/16/24 We were there in the late afternoon on a Thursday so there wasn't much of crowd. We almost walked past, but after peering in the window a patron walking out said, "It's a nice place, you should go in." We did, and really enjoyed. The staff was fantastic, and we're looking forward to coming back w/ friends and enjoying the menu. The drinks we got were served up, and they were delicious. The Spaghetti Wednesdays during the colder months sound like a hoot. _______________________________________________________ 10/30/24 Finally made the spaghetti dinner to unwind and enjoy the food, drinks, and atmosphere... I left more stressed out than when I walked in the door. We had six in our party. Ordered, six drinks, six spaghetti's, bread, and three salads. - One couple was done with their salad before I had to ask for mine. The fellow behind the bar was in no hurry to help, and after several minutes, seeing zero movement, I cancelled the salad. After the server was told by her slow motion coworker, she had the salad quickly made up and brought it out, explaining they were busy and doing their best. I wanted to believe that, but our friends walked away from the bar with their salad right after ordering, and they made this one up quickly when they felt it was warranted. Also, when we arrived the bar was much less than half full. I thanked the server and asked for the salad to be put back on my tab. It was delicious. - Bread orders came out in different amounts than ordered, and when another order of bread came out and I tried to address the miscommunication the employee held up her hand and said "I can't talk to you right now." So much for trying to help. - When the spaghetti came out they only had four of the six dishes and when we asked about the other two there was total confusion behind the bar. This team needs to work on their processes. - Don't be short with customers who are trying to help. - Deliver all the "you name it" at approximately the same time. - When things go wrong, and they do, admit it and try to make it right straight away. - When the order is wrong don't make the customer feel worse for bringing it to your attention.

Mariana was amazing, she literally saved my life (let me borrow a vape charger) I would die for her. Lost and found is the best

This place is simply put Brilliant. Amazing cocktails! Great food made with selection imports from across the world to create immensely palatable treats for its patrons. You come here once..you will be glued! Stephen is awesome- I asked him to surprise me with two different cocktails-( even not in the menu) gave him my general taste and he rocked them!! Must visit place!

Amazing dinner at the Wild Weed pop up! The cocktails were delicious and the food was worth waiting in line for! Very cool decor inside the bar as well. I am also looking forward to trying their weekly pasta night!

This might sound weird for a review of a cocktail bar, but DO NOT sleep on the food. Even with only 7 menu items, Lost & Found is doing food better than 3/4 of the places in the neighborhood at 1/2 the price. As one of the bartenders put it, "[They] do flavors well." The cocktails are top notch as well so there's a reason that they're regularly in the top 2-3 on the Best Cocktails in Cincinnati list.

I’ve had the fortunate experience to have spent a quite a bit of time in the Lost & Found space. For me, it’s where I want to take everyone when I meet them for a drink. Even though they’re known for their seasonal cocktails, their wine list is all small producers while their N/A and low abv program is mindful and successful. If that wasn’t enough, their monthly DJs, dance parties and community events are so fun. They also have a killer food program, working with as many local vendors as they can. Try their Cubano! Go here. Take a date, a friend, a group. You’ll have a fabulous time. Their staff will make sure of it!

This was a cute discovery in OTR. We went on a Saturday around 3:30pm and there was plenty of open seating (seat yourself). However, it is rather small. There is a seating area in the front and the windows open, which I think would be nice during the summer. It’s tucked down a side street, but they have signs pointing the way.