I love a good theme. I especially love when a restaurant is creative enough to implement a theme and stick with it. The theme at Lost in Taste is space. (Get it? Lost in Taste? Lost in space?) From the shiny chrome restaurant exterior that resembles a space ship, to the menu that has things on it like The Black Hole (a black bean burger) to the Creamy Spudnik Soup (potato cheddar soup, basically). It's all outer space, all the time, at Lost in Taste. I visited Lost in Taste with a group, and we all got a bunch of different things. One of the things that was first on my list to order was a cup of coffee. And even though I was visiting for a late lunch, they had coffee brewed and ready to go. Sweet! That perked me right up. My group got a few different appetizers for the table. We got the Canis Comets, which are huge hush puppies (think palm-sized) served with blackberry jam and round balls of soft, salted butter. They came three to an order, and they were delicious, and definitely enough to feed six people because we cut them in half. Another appetizer we ordered was the Big Bang Shrimp, which was breaded shrimp topped with a drizzle of signature sauce. These were delicious, too! The Big Bang Shrimp come eight to an order. One of the people in our group was a wing aficionado, so we also got the traditional, jumbo, bone-in wings, which are served with chips. There are nine different sauces to choose from, and we got the wings slathered in Jupiter's Storm, a mango habanero sauce. Very good! I don't typically like bone-in wings because I think they are a scam, but I appreciated the sweet and savory flavors of these wings. As for me, I got the Caesar salad (meh) and the B.L.I.T. sandwich: bacon, lettuce, interstellar tomato and mayo. It was very good and huge! If you like bacon, then this is the sandwich for you. Lost in Taste is space themed, but it also has an old-fashioned diner vibe. It's a fun restaurant to visit if you want diner food, and also be surrounded by space. read more

They have the best cream of potato soup- loaded with onions, carrots and bacon. I have ordered salads here- fresh- and a burger- delicious! I ordered a side of broccoli and it was steamed perfectly. The ambiance is fun, staff is friendly. Lots of families were there for lunch. We shall go back! read more

Delicious!! Neat atmosphere everything we tried was delicious. Chili dog was amazing. read more

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We had a delicious rib eye steak with broccoli. We had potato soup as our appetizer. The side salad was prepared perfectly. Our dessert was yummy. The service was super. We will return on our trip home. read more

Came here the morning of a game day and it surprisingly wasn't busy. We got sat almost immediately and our server was pretty nice. I really loved the space theme. The decor and the menu item names were all so entertaining. The food was so much better than I was expecting for a sports bar. My wrap was perfectly toasted and the ingredients tasted really fresh. I loved the Rings of Saturn (onion rings). They were so crispy and well battered/seasoned. read more

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As someone who grew up in the NRV area, I've always thought Christiansburg needed more local restaurants so I'm really happy lost in taste opened! I love the outside and the decorations on the inside. The space theme is really cool, and the name just makes it better. I got a grilled cheese with tater tots and was really impressed. The tater tots were so crispy and well salted, which is important! The grilled cheese had a few different cheeses and was delicious. Our service was fast - I will say the food took a little longer than expected to come out but that's not a big deal since it was delicious. I also tried an onion ring and it was also so crispy which I loved. There's a good variety on the menu & everyone I was with really enjoyed their food so I'll definitely be back! read more

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The food was good fresh and hot. Don't let the name fool ya. There is plenty of taste. Staff very pleasing. Restaurant itself, very clean-inside and out. Prices are reasonable, not outrageous. Will definitely return. read more

When looking for one of a kind places to eat in Christiansburg, Virginia, this one in particular stood out. So a friend and I one day decided to go and try it out. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Lost In Taste Sports Bar in Christiansburg, Virginia, is the perfect example. What was once a Denny's was completely transformed into an architectural design that is futuristic yet at the same time resembles the American icon Diner of the past brought into the future. And with so many very creative items on the menu, it is understandable how one can be "Lost In Taste," like its name implies. You definitely need to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a sense of the decor of the place and view some of the items of the menu as they look in reality. The first thing I would like to mention is the friendly and warm servers the place has. Ours gave us a warm welcome and with a friendly smile, immediately made us feel at home in what was supposed to be a land far, far away. It's amazing how she guided us through the items in the menu that we were interested in, and asking if we wanted to add bacon to a burger that didn't have it or make our curly fries loaded, custom tailoring our menu selections to our own taste. For example I ordered the Briezo Bebop, a burger patty made with chorizo and beef (to give it that extra flavor), with brie cheese, bacon jam, and served on an artisan bun. I picked this burger because it reminded me of the "Frita Cubana," a type of Cuban hamburger, characterized by a seasoned ground beef and pork patty (with chorizo). My server asked me if besides the bacon jam that came with it, I would also like to include slices of bacon. Needless to say an extra charge was added, but I really didn't mind because it was tailored to my taste and made the dining experience more personal and pleasant. I ordered curly fries, and at the suggestion of the server made them loaded. My friend had a Crash Burger and asked mushrooms to be added extra. I believe one of the factors in the success of this restaurant is their openmindiness to requests that other restaurants would just deny. To drink, I had a Cherry Coke, that you rarely find in a restaurant. It is said that: "The proof is in the pudding." When they brought out our food it looked amazing and the taste was "Out of this World." I was able to experience first hand why the locals love this place and it's the first restaurant they recommended to the tourists. I highly recommend this place as well. It is a culinary gem of this community. And I am already looking forward to returning. read more

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I love diners and each trip we make up to my son's college we try a new one on the way, this did not disappoint! Classic diner feel walking up but once you get inside it has a space theme which is pretty cool. Lots of seating and our waiter was very friendly and fast. Chicken sandwich was massive and my burger was perfect and NOT one of those garbage frozen patties, this was hand formed and cooked perfectly. You might think you can't screw up tots, but you can, and this joint did not mess them up. Perfection as far as diner-style places go. read more

This place is clearly a local favorite. Packed with locals watching the VA Tech game. The manager came around during our dining experience and checked on us. Always a good sign. My son got the Ribeye Sandwich. My wife and I split the "Space Club" which the staff brought out in separate trays, which I thought was nice. We all had drinks and the bill was still very reasonable, considering prices these days. We would go back for sure. read more

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Their website had an option for beef waygu yet they called me to notify me that they no longer have it their menu because of cost. I went with a smash burger style burger instead. The quality of the meat looked and tasted poor. It looked nothing like a traditional smash burger. My stomach hasn't been right since eating it. Service was so-so there were small things missing from my order request though the person there tried to be mindful of what my drink was. read more

Good little diner! It was pretty quiet on a Sunday around lunch time when I came with a couple of friends. Ordered the Space Club, which had a lot of flavor and meshed really well together. Pricing was very affordable and the service was good too! Would recommend anyone check this place out. read more

I have never been to a restaurant where everything on the menu looked good. The looks turned out to be accurate- delicious! What a cute atmosphere too! Definitely will return read more

I'm writing this as I continue to wait for my burger. 30 minutes so far. There appears to be only 2 people working as both waiters and cooks. This better be the best GD burger ever. As of now, this place barely rates a 1. UPDATE: My rating stands. Not worth the time it took. read more

Service was great and food was quick to come out! Went out to watch the Bills/Ravens game and to get some food/drinks. We got the boneless wings with half buffalo/half garlic parmesan and the spring rolls to start off with. The bartender was helpful in making suggestions for both drinks and food too. There's a couple games inside like golf, bowling, and pong to entertain as well. I got the crash burger and my friends got the potato soup and sweet potato waffle fries. Burger was perfect and juice with a side of curly fries, and friends said their food was good too. Only downside was that it was a bit cold in there and the light for our table was flashing so it was unscrewed. The cold was a bit uncomfortable and I wish I brought a sweatshirt/light jacket too instead of just a t-shirt and a winter coat. But, other than those two very minor inconveniences I will definitely be going back! They have a wide variety of food that can appease everybody. read more

The service and food is awesome! Super fresh our server Miranda was perfect! Excellent on suggestions-friendly-just really good and gave us great attention. Will be back soon. read more

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Very friendly and efficient service and fun theming. Bar tender was generous with the alcohol in my Cape Cod. Loved that the bang bang shrimp was renamed Big Bang - clever. Potato soup was perfect with very fresh, quality ingredients. The fish and chips special was a very generous portion and well cooked. Both types of fries were so delicious. The only complaint was the fried chicken sandwich. Son said it was overcooked and lacked flavor. Would definitely go back when in the area. read more

Lost In Taste - Sports Bars Near Me - Christiansburg, Virginia

I'm glad I found "Lost In Taste." I travel I 81 annually and one of the biggest challenges I have is finding a restaurant with good old fashion fresh food. Tonight I had their potato soup & a smash burger - everything was very tasty. To top it off, the proprietor / chef came to my table to ask if everything was AOK. On top of that, once I finished my meal, chef asked me if I would like a complimentary slice of sweet potato pie. How 'bout that !!!! I look forward to returning and hopefully Miranda will still be waitressing tables while providing her hometown feel. read more

I was expecting a real dive. From the outside, it screams old silver diner that hasn't been updated. But it's very cool inside. They take their space theme seriously. It's still a traditional diner feel, but it's kicked up several notches to become an experience. There are arcade games to play. There is a full bar with specials. The menu has a space theme. And the food was hot and tasty. Nothing extravagant..just tasty food. The staff is extremely sweet and accommodating. Bathrooms were a bit shabby, but not the worst. We will return when in the area. read more

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I wanted to like this place. The space theme is cute, and our server was cheerful and gave us a warm welcome. Unfortunately, it was downhill from there. A turkey club can be made with either roast turkey or deli turkey, and each has its pros and cons. Unfortunately, these guys went with a third option a thoroughly waterlogged turkey roll of some kind that tasted like a wet sponge. I sometimes wonder whether people who run places like this ever taste their own food. There is no way that you could think this was a good sandwich if you'd ever had any other turkey sandwiches in your life. The tomatoes on the sandwich were also mushy. When I went to use the men's room, I found it to be, to put it charitably, unpleasantly aromatic. And not because somebody else had just used it. Again, I don't see how you can run a small restaurant like this and not occasionally venture into the bathrooms to check their status. Maybe it was just a bad day and maybe I ordered poorly, but this was a pretty negative experience for me. read more

Thus place was super cute! The ribeye sandwich was fantastic and tender, and Miranda the bartender is fabulous!

This is a great little place. The decor is great. You can look around at all the space art while you are waiting for your order. The waitress was genuinely friendly and helpful. Everyone in the place, both staff and diners seemed to be enjoying themselves. The wings my husband ordered were huge and delicious. I had a vegetarian option which was also very tasty. Easy off & on for travelers on I-81. read more

I've never actually eaten here, so I can't judge that aspect. That being said, every year, a group of veterans and their spouses come to town to celebrate the memory of a local hero killed in action. We get loud. We take up lots of space. There's laughter and tears. The team at Lost In Taste are incredibly accommodating and gracious. I look forward to returning each year and seeing the same friendly faces. read more

Was greeted immediately and Chuck was kind enough to explain their lunch options thoroughly. Love the way the theme memorabilia is everywhere, great take! read more

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An old diner converted into Lost in Taste. A great experience from the moment we walked in the door. Miranda was a great greeter / waitress / bartender. While lots of bar food available, her recommendations of the Caesar Salad w/grilled chicken for me, and the BL(I)T was spot on for my picky-eater wife. Business picked up quickly after we arrived, but Miranda kept up with all the orders with a consistent smile on her face. Halfway through our meal, Alan, the owner/cook stopped by our table just to check things were as ordered and delicious! They were! We Recommend for a quick, no frills quality food experience. read more

On the road again Let me start by putting all of you locals and travelers in Christiansburg VA area who may think...I'd never eat at a restaurant in a hotel district. Coming from this hotel manager I may have agreed with most of you but let me enlighten you to the breath of fresh air right in your back yard (locals) and a short drive for travelers. And it's locally owned not a chain! From the moment our hostess welcomed us to their eclectic diner looking ,throw back, sports bar neon lights, tin ceiling and all I was mesmerized! Then the magic happened and his name was Chuck the bartender! By far the most welcoming and engaging person I can remember in a very long time who truly loves his job, his customers, and was proud of where he worked! He patiently explained the incredible happy hour drink pricing (although if I read the menu they were listed there!), and to be honest even without happy hour the drink pricing was so affordable! Chuck continued to keep us supplied with our favorite beverages and even heard my glass clink across the room when the ice told him I needed a refill. Now this is service! We ordered as he recommended the tater tots with cheese, bacon and house spices with a bbq & ranch dipping sauce. Your school cafeteria never served these delicious nuggets! Later for dinner I ordered the Briezo burger which was a juicy blend of chorizo and beef served with brie, and a sweet bacon jam on a brioche bun. Incredible, unique and delicious. The sweet potato waffle fries were fluffy and hard to stop eating! My husband had a ribeye sandwich with provolone, mushrooms & lettuce. Tender meat and let's say a clean plate! Haven't stayed in this area on our trek down south to ATL, but because of Chuck and Lost in Taste we will be back! read more

I would avoid, unless you can clear your schedule the next day and have easy access to a toilet. The taste was alright, but I was lost with my face in the trashcan and my butt on the toilet for most of the following day. Cool vibe inside though, I'm a sucker for stuff on the walls. read more

Food service atmosphere all great! Loved it. Server was fantastic. We ate every last bit and drinks were out of this world. Highly recommend. read more

I went here one time with my friend, and the service was great. The guy kept coming back and checking to make sure everything was good. It was kind of pricey, but the food was good. There wasn't large amount for the price you pay, but all in all, I like this place. It's clean inside and out, and I highly recommend it!! read more

Unique meals selection and a nice choice of IPA beers. Quick service, reasonable prices.

Fun diner with a creative menu, good food and great service. I loved the theme, but hopefully they can lean into it more as I expected more of an attraction. Once inside it was just a diner with a little sci-fi decor. read more

Food and service are very accommodating to any traveler. Location is easy on and off 81. Worth the stop and great meal! read more

What a great find! Wonderful food, wild menu, great drinks, and The BEST service! This place outdid themselves especially Miranda, our delightful server. read more

Delicious & super fresh food, cool vibe, tasty drinks, chill people. I had a delicious, fresh salad. My kids love the wings. Had a fireball slushie which was great!! read more

Burger was good and the service was awesome I would definitely try it again in the future

Stopped traveling south .... Split a turkey/bacon/cheddar sandwich with house chips, boom boom shrimp and mozzarella sticks Enjoyed the food and they did a nice job splitting the sandwich read more

First visit over the weekend - we live over 30 minutes away but will absolutely be back. What a gem to have found just off I-81 in Christiansburg! I'll just make a list... -Unique and fun appearance, inside and out -Such a creative menu! The menu items have such clever names that I wanted to keep reading them, even after I had decided what I wanted. -Fast, excellent service -Delicious food! At my table: The Canis Comets (hush puppies) were fantastic, wings with Supernova sauce SO good, Crash burger was delicious (added bacon and ghost pepper jack cheese), and the Short Range Open Space sandwich was surprisingly delightful, especially for such a simple-looking sandwich. No photos because I was too busy raving about EVERYTHING to do with this place! read more

STAY AWAY!! Where to start.... Menu is confusing. Multiple items that seem to be the same on there. Service is garbage. Server had no idea the difference in the menu items. Barley visited our table. I had to go see where our (wrong) food was after 45 mins. Saw the menu, asked the difference in Alfredo pasta on the menu and the one that mentioned meat (chicken, steak and/or shrimp). We both wanted chicken & server didn't seem to think there was a difference. We got the food (again, after I had to ask 45 min after the order) & there was chicken & shrimp. I'm allergic to shellfish so I wouldn't have ordered that. We also stated we wanted chicken Alfredo. Nothing else. This place needs an overhaul of training & menu simplicity. Maybe Bar Rescue or Gordon Ramsey: Kitchen Nightmare to come and fix it. read more

Food nothing special & ingredients low quality. Service horrible. At 11am they were out of wings and Diet Coke. One waitress stated the menu was new as of 24hrs before. Our waiter up charged each item by $1 or $2 and said the menu was old. He made extra money. Also charged for items we didn't get. Giving them a 1 is gracious. read more

We hopped off I-81 looking for literally anything to eat and happened upon this gem. The theme was so fun and boy are they dedicated to their theme! The food was really great - so tasty! And the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend! The only reason it was not 5 stars is because the bathroom was in need of some attention. read more

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