The Annex Kitchen

Have been here a few times now. Always need a reservation especially on weekend. Not open on Sunday or Monday. Their consistently excellent dishes are the pastas which are homemade. Tagliatelle lamb ragu is always decadent and so good. Squid ink linguine when available is also delicious- clams, briney seafood pairs so well with the pasta. The sweet corn pasta in the summer is so unique and also rich yet light. Have tried their burrata appetizer which can never go wrong with- grilled bread is always a treat but can also ask for some regular bread, which is nice to sop up any juices or sauces.Recent mussel spicy tomato broth with sausage was nice and had a hint of heat.Desserts can be hit or miss. The polenta berry crumble when in season is excellent. Recent Apple crisp was good but not the most unique and not worth the price tag.Cocktails are usually excellent. Recent tropical Negroni was very very unique- Smokey and not too sweet but just sweet enough if regular Negronis are too strong.Ambiance- can get quite loud with the music and the acoustics in the restaurant. Seating can also be very cramped or tight depending on which table. Service usually very attentive and professional from all staff. Hostesses can be fairly polite though few can be a bit aloof.

I was really looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately, the service was terrible. Our server took 35 minutes just to take our order, and the food didn't arrive for another 30 minutes. When we brought up our concerns with the manager, his only excuse was that we had a large party of ten--yet that should not justify slow and inattentive service.To make matters worse, half of our party ordered a second round of drinks that never arrived, and despite our friend celebrating a birthday, the manager showed no interest or effort in making the experience special--no birthday dessert, no acknowledgment, nothing.What's most frustrating is that despite the poor service, they still charged a mandatory 20% gratuity. Gratuity should reflect service quality, and in this case, it was completely undeserved.If you're considering dining here with a large group, be aware that service is slow, management is dismissive, and they will still charge you extra no matter how bad the experience is. I won't be returning.

Hangar steak was pretty good with the truffle fries. Kind of expensive overall but tasty food which is what really matters. Steak cooked properly, decent portion of fries. Take out order was on time, they forgot cutlery which was a bummer but easy. Very busy and a fun place inside, atmosphere wise

I'm conflicted about my experience at The Annex Kitchen. Made a reservation for dinner for my girlfriend's birthday.My overall takeaway: service was amazing, ambiance was nice. Sadly the food left me underwhelmed so I'm not sure if I can really recommend this place.Service: Our server was awesome. Super friendly, helpful, and often checked up on our table. Would refill my water without me having to ask (I drink so much water so I find this to be a green flag haha). I think his name is Garrett? Anyways he was the highlight of our night.Food/Drinks:- Truffle Fries: the aioli could've used more flavor. Fries could've had more salt.- Fusilli Pasta: Great dish. No complaints. Pasta came with chicken, herbs and pancetta.- Margherita Pizza: Biggest disappointment. The cheese and toppings kept falling and sliding off the pizza. Pizza felt mushy, undercooked, and lackluster in flavor. - Red wine: tasty and generous pour. Ambiance: Definitely on the nosier side but that's not necessarily a bad thing (at least for me) because it shows how lively the place is. Overall I'm not sure if I would return. Annesso Pizzeria in Fresno also serves similar food and I enjoyed their food more than here tbh. Big s/o to Garrett though. He saved our dining experience here.

Man we messed up not making a reservation first for Saturday night. It was going to be close to 2 hour wait. Lucky for us, some diners ended up not showing up and we got their bar seats. The restaurant looks nice! I like their bar setup and how they use a wood fire oven. This made it easier for me to stick with my pizza order. The staff were all super friendly and made sure we were comfortable the whole time.

Fantastic Food & Service at the Bar!I had an amazing experience at The Kitchen Annex, sitting at the bar and enjoying top-notch service from Andrew and Tyler. These two bartenders were incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. They made the experience feel personal and welcoming, which is exactly what you want when dining at the bar. The hanger steak was cooked to perfection--juicy, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Pairing it with an **Old Fashioned** was a fantastic choice--the cocktail was expertly crafted, perfectly balanced, and one of the best I've had in a long time. Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and incredible food & drinks. Whether you're grabbing a bite solo or with friends, I highly recommend sitting at the bar and letting Andrew and Tyler take care of you! Can't wait to come back!

We came every year to Annex kitchen on my birthday because they have the best seafood linguine in town and their Manhattan is the best. Just got out it was not disappointed. The food was awesome and the service was the best. It is a long drive from Northeast closed to Woodward Lake area but it is worth the driving. We have Anneso and the pizza is good. But Annex Kitchen is still the best.

Katie Katie Katie!!! Thank you for making mine and my boyfriend's 6 year anniversary special! I have been dying to eat here for a few years now, but never having a reservation had discouraged me.We came in around 6 expecting a long wait, but to our surprise the wait was fairly quick for a Friday night, I believe it was a rare occasion.The menu had great variety to it which means I'll have to keep coming again! and again! For our Appetizer we had a burrata cheese with egg plant mixture that was phenomenal. I didn't know I liked eggplant til today! for our drinks the lovely Katie brought us Prosecco on the house for our anniversary that ended up being my personal favorite. So thank you again Katie! We both enjoyed the Firecracker cocktail, we enjoy our vodka, and it was tasty and they even accommodated to my boyfriend's slight MINT allergy! (Our fault for not paying attention to our order) For our entrees my partner order the Hanger Steak with Potatoes and that was delicious! My partner ordered his medium so I'd say if you like it a bit more cooked lean towards medium well (Managed to snag a few bites) I had the Salmon and Potatoes which I also found delicious! (He snagged a few bites and agreed!) overrall I have to say we really enjoyed the Annex Kitchen. Probably my new favorite spot, and like I said Katie provided us with the best service on such a special day. Also the dark vibe inside the restaurant that they share with the red room next vibe sets such a mood that takes you back in time. The one thing I found okay was the dessert at the end! We got a chocolate mousse thing and it was subpar to everything elseOther than that we will be back to try all the other menu items I promise!

This has become one of my favorite dinner spots. The food is always delicious, with the truffle fries, kale salad and bucatini and tagliolini pastas being my go to orders here. I recently tried the rigatoni and it was so rich in flavor! The service has vastly improved since I first started coming as well. Reservations are a must since this place is always bustling. It can be noisy at times but that's to be expected at a restaurant as busy as this one.

If I could give out Michelin stars, I'd hand one to Annex Kitchen! On a weekday night, same day reservations were a breeze. My bf and I ordered the....1) Butternut Squash Agnolotti: wouldn't change a thing about it. I'd argue this was a Michelin deserving dish! The balsamic? The crispy sage? The sweet squash filling? YUMMY! It was the best thing we had tonight.2) Creste Di Gallo: HEARTY, HEAVY & TRUFFLY! Pasta is a perfect al dente and the sausage was a nice protein addition. Between the two we liked the butternut pasta more.3) Local figs and ricotta: yummy, but kinda... underwhelming?? It's a simple dish and it's good, but probably wouldn't order again.4) Affogato: a classic! I love that they use local ice cream from Ampersand