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The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge, Lake in the Hills, IL

The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge

4.9
4.9
10 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Our goal is to bring elevated small plates, steaks, seafood, chops, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups and cocktails to the town of Lake in the Hills, IL!

Feeling lucky? We also have a private gaming lounge on site for you to enjoy!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 15:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 15:00–00:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (224) 333-0035
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge shines as a "neighborhood gem" with expertly crafted cocktails and diverse menu selections. Guests rave about the "filet cooked to perfection" and "excellent" tapas. Despite occasional understaffing, the service remains friendly and attentive. The vibrant atmosphere and fresh, innovative dishes make it a must-visit.

10 Reviews
  1. Mari

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, just did tapas. Cocktails were great. The best was our server! She was so knowledgeable about cocktails as well as the food.

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  2. Marianne

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a birthday celebration with my daughters. We started our evening with a cocktaill. I had the Old Fashion and one daughter had the Moscow Mule. The other daughter ordered the house Malbec. The drinks were expertly crafted. We continued by ordering two appetizers. We were a little disappointed that the saganaki was not flamed at the table. The bruschetta was served on a very tasty crostini. We then ordered our entrees. We each had the filet. The steaks were cooked to perfection and were so tender and moist. We shared a bottle of the Italian Cabarnet to accompany of meal. The chef treated us to the spinach filled phyllo. This was another perfectly prepared dish. For the birthday celebration one daughter had a piece of strawberry cheesecake and the other had the baklava cheesecake. Both were fantastic. The restaurant was busy but our service was good. The noise level from the bar area did increase noticeably as the evening progressed.

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  3. Josh

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed the food! The service was great as well. They did seem slightly understaffed for a Friday night though.

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  4. Neil

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great addition to area restaurants. The menu selections are varied and good. Filet was very good as was the red snapper. Red beet salad was fresh and innovative with citrus dressing. Great service and background music. Just reserved for NYE.

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  5. Cheryl

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful dining experience. The food is always outstanding. It was very busy, but they managed to still be attentive to our needs.

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  6. Douglas

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent experience at the Annex. Was our first time dining there and we really enjoyed the food and service.

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  7. Scott

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait staff was friendly but seemed a bit understaffed for a Friday night. Fish fry and fresh cut fries was quite tasty!

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  8. Sandy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foood was delicious. Server was very friendly. Will definitely return .

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  9. TK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly well sourced and prepared meals. I will be going back again soon. This is the best restaurant around this entire area by far! Loved the food and the service was perfect.

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  10. John

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All great! Total neighborhood gem and soo good! Got to meet Pete the owner, so nice, genuine, and he sat down to talk and wish my husband a very happy Birthday! The quality is superb and fresh! Really great!

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The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.9 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge

2104 W Algonquin Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156-1370

Additional information

  • Area
    Algonquin
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 15:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 15:00–00:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Greek, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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