Interior of The Lost Shepherd

Yes, I know, I know. Where is the review? Or where was the review? I’ve been rather dilatory in my fine repast duties as of late. By the way, isn’t it strange that dilatory and diligent are so close in sound but so far apart in meaning? I thought so. Anyhow, I figured if I posted the pictures, it would spur me on towards getting a review up. Well, almost a week passed and still no review. Believe me, this was in no way a reflection upon the dining experience at The Lost Shepherd. If anything, our experience was so good, I should have immediately written the review upon returning home. I can blame part of the delay upon selling my Powerbook laptop and awaiting the arrival of a new-to-me Macbook. As of today, I am still awaiting its arrival and can wait no more. With that said, let me test my memory and perhaps give you all something to chew on.

more interior of The Lost Shepherd

An ichthyologist (omg, I spelled that right on my very first try) who works at Ohio State turned me on to The Lost Shepherd. He is a huge fan of Luce. And having found Luce rather enjoyable myself, I gave his opinion of The Lost Shepherd greater than average stock. So finerepast.com, et al. (including said ichthyologist and his family), headed on down to The Lost Shepherd. It is located just west of the train track off of Powell Road at 345 W. Olentangy Street.

Herein lies the danger of doing a review well beyond the actual dining date – I having doubts as to what this dish was. Dover Sole keeps hitting me over the head though. I believe this was a special on the night in question because I can’t find it on The Lost Shepherd’s online menu.
But I ordered it and being a fan of Dover Sole, it makes perfect sense that that is what I ordered. I thought The Lost Shepherd was definitely not lost when it came to preparing Dover Sole. In fact, I think I’ve only seen it at “M” in Columbus. So, unless I’ve missed it at other Columbus, Ohio facilities, there are not too many places to get Dover Sole around. If you want good Dover Sole, try The Shepherd and hope it’s a special, now on the menu, or the chef is in a good mood.

Fire Roasted Chicken 7 Seasoned and Slow Roasted Chicken with Sweet Corn Risotto & Grilled Tomato Coulis

I don’t believe I tried this dish and will have to seek the aid of the diner who did in order to provide any comments beyond its presentation. I think the picture speaks for itself.

Pan Roasted Walleye with a crispy Roasted Pepper Risotto Cake and a Lemon Herb Cream Sauce

I was really torn when ordering as I also wanted the Walleye. My ichthyologist friend assured me it was very good, and his wife confirmed that upon trying her order. Shepherd, I shall return for the Walleye.

Portobello Pizza with Boursin Cheese, Roasted Peppers, Basil & Balsamic Braised Bermuda Onion

Strangely enough, the ichthyologist went for a sans-poisson entree and chose the Portobello Pizza. I am aware of his fondness for flatbread but thought his keen appreciation of fish would steer him in that direction. Judging by his quick work of said flatbread, I can only assume that it was very fine indeed.

Royale with Cheese -One Tasty Burger- A 1/2 LB Freshly Ground & Seasoned Angus Beef, Cooked & Topped to your Specifications

If my wife hadn’t ordered le Royale with Cheese, I would have had to have given the tip of the hat to “Pulp Fiction,” the movie in which every character sounded just like Quentin Tarantino – which goes to show you that if you spout out enough b.s., there will be a gem in every 1000th line. Le Royale was a damn tasty burger but the one in the film always sounds better.

Chocolate CheeseCake

Daughter of ichthyologist ordered the chocolate dessert and like the rest of the meal, we had no complaints. Unlike Pulp Fiction, we found a gem in less than a 1000 tries.

The Lost Shepherd
345 West Olentangy Street
Powell, Ohio

614.792.LOST (5678)

Open Daily at 11 am
Closed Sundays

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