Identifies as women-owned
Yes
The Kitchen in Alexandria Bay
Categories
Location on the map
Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great cocktails
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
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Comments (82)
Great place for any occasion. We had our anniversary dinner (in October) at an intimate table inside. The food was outstanding and included some new offerings. The staff was very attentive and fun to chat with. This was not our first visit and will definitely not be our last.
A magical dinner in this wonderful little place. From farm to table doesnt dissapoint you, I loved the cup steak and the malva pudding! The waitress was an angel, and the atmosphere exactly what you want for a nice time with friends in a cute little backyard.
We loved this darling restaurant. The atmosphere is so adorable, the china the way they served all our dishes. The food is soo fresh and delicious. We had the very Best corn chowder. You will love everything about this wonderful and delicious restaurant.
The Kitchen is my Absolute Favorite restaurant! From the warm & friendly staff, to the Always Amazing food, every visit is a treasured experience. A Locally sourced & always Fresh menu, fantastic cocktails, stellar wine list, and decadent desserts. If you havent been yet, you Owe yourself the experience! The owner even took time out of a very busy Friday night to come out and sit and visit with us for a few minutes; to get to know her customers! What Phenomenal customer service. As a business owner myself, I understand the sacrifice of even a few moments of time on a very busy night. Thank you Kitchen, for always exceeding our expectations. We cant wait to come back!!!!
Delicious beet salad and white bean soup! So good.Excellent drinks and a great drink menu.I wouldn’t order the Utica greens again (it was really greasy) or the pappardelle with pesto and vegetables (also very oily and didn’t have much flavour despite the pesto).But I would return and order other things - and enjoy the garden, which is lovely.Our waitress was kind and helpful, too.
Hands down one of the best restaurants on the river. The food was incredible, service spot on and ambiance perfect.
When the menu shows you the desserts first, beware. The service was excellent. The food selections were limited and the quality mediocre. Most of the entrées seemed to ok have no protein. You had to add a protein on (e.g. chicken or sausage). We had the bruschetta as an appetizer, which was very good. However, the risotto was dry, and the added chicken tasted as if it had been left over from something else. Also the selections were extremely overpriced. Its shame as the venue was charming and the service lovely.
This is my favorite restaurant in town. The Mixed greens and beet salad is truly amazing. My favorite entree are the pan seared scallops with cauliflower purée. It’s amazing. We live in Alexandria Bay and since this place has opened we have become regulars. Out of the two dozen times we’ve been here we haven’t had a meal that wasn’t exceptional. Kudos to the chef. The service is always perfect and the ambiance is just divine.We are so grateful you guys have open an upscale restaurant in the bay. Even though you have wonderful original dishes our kids just love the Mac and cheese and we all enjoy the outdoor gardens. Thanks again
Great place! The food was delicious. Our party consisted of a vegan, meat eaters, and someone looking for lite fare. The ingredients in everything was fresh. The appetizers were amazing and each of us were thrilled with our meal. We also lucked out with the weather and got to enjoy the lovely outdoor patio. I Will eat here every time Im in the area.
The best spot in Alex BayInnovative delish foodBeet salad with goat cheese and pumpkin seed. Eggplant in marina sauce, rib eye steaks etc..Beautiful outdoor patio to boot
Best dinner in the area with fresh pastas, amazing french pressed coffee and light fresh ingredients. The food tastes very fresh not like it’s been made years ago and filled with butter like other places.
I wouldnt eat at this establishment if it was free! We vacation in Alexandria Bay yearly. This place was highly recommended by a business owner in town. Day 1. We got to the restraunt 15 minutes prior to opening and was told that we couldnt be seated for over an hour. ( Not a single person there) Day 2. Lets try this again. 4 people dining outside and we were told that we wouldnt be able to be seated for an hour and a half. ( Mind you there are no reservations needed, no cars in parking lot, and no cars waiting.) This was extremely disappointing! We then happily ate in another restaurant in town with great service.
The food is truly some of the best around, but as somebody who works in the service industry I have to say that the service is nowhere near where it should be. Our server did not seem happy that they were given a new table (looked at the host and said “Really?!?” Very loudly). We ordered wine that was never delivered to us and they did not come back to fill our waters at all. The owner was seated right behind us and also did not seem to notice the lack of service we were receiving. It was pretty odd. This might be a case of the fact that the food is so good they choose not to care about the rest. I want to repeat, the food is delicious but the service almost ruined the experience
Perfect dinner. Service, quality of food, ambiance, music, drinks and then...the dessert (Malva pudding!). It was all so satisfying. This level of contentment rarely happens for me but it did at The Kitchen. 5 stars.
The Kitchen is a wonderful place to sit, relax and chat with friends while enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail. The atmopshere is quaint and intimate and the food is absolutely amazing. Between me, my fiance and my friend, we tried quite a few things from the small plate menu - everything was delicious! We will definitely be back. Thank you to everyone at The Kitchen for the wonderful experience.
This place was awesome. Not really my style decor but still cool. Food was fantastic. We had a starter two entrees and a bottle of wine and or bill was under $100 which really isnt too bad for the caliber experience we received. Music was great (nice call in the sonos). Waitress was very pleasant and was very knowledgeable of menu and local area. We were rewarded for making trip off the beaten downtown path of A-bay. Check it out.
Loved the ambiance of this place! Quaint and welcoming. We sat outside on a beautiful warm summer evening. The food was fantastic. Just eclectic enough to be excite and absolutely delicious. The service was great. Was fortunate to meet with owner/chef and her husband, had a lovely chat. Overall a wonderful experience.
The Kitchen is a gem. The food is spectacular and the atmosphere is lovely. As the other reviewers have mentioned, this is not a playground for kids. The menu is unique, and it may not be a great option if youre looking for a kid-focused restaurant.
Awesome, delicious fresh food. Definitely seems like the best dining option in Alexandria Bay and the neighboring area. Cant go wrong going here. We got five appetizers and shared as our meal and each one was exceptional.
My first thought was, its a bed and breakfast how good can the food possibly be. The answer-- outstanding! We dined outside in the patio and garden area, which is lovely. Our meals were served on distinctive cedar boards, a nice touch. Everything was delicious but the portions were meager, hence only 4 stars for an otherwise 5 star experience.
Very disappointing meal after reading many good reviews. Beef Welling was nothing more than a mediocre filet on a piece of puff pastry. The whole meal was tasteless. Very Limited menu and one of five choices was not available when we arrived at 5 pm when it opened. The owner told me I did not understand how difficult it was to get Pork Belly. If it is that hard to get then dont put it on the menu. Would not recommend. Go to Clayton to Bellas Much better Food !!
Hands down the best food in the area. We had two servers: Dorothy for lunch, who is incredibly sweet and Alex for dinner - both of which were fast, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. We were checked on by the two of them and the owner. Even the chef came out to greet us - twice! The outdoor area is beautiful and we just cant say enough about the food. From the fresh baked banana bread with banana foster spread to the Utica Greens, Shiitake Bruschetta with Gorgonzola Dulche and the Zoodles with a meatball, this chef delivered on absolutely everything. Go here and be blessed. Maybe they will even bring you complimentary Watermelon Tajin while waiting for your food. Alex did for us!
My family and I had such an amazing dinner here over the Memorial day week. The place is quite small, but plenty big enough for our family dinner. It was fairly quiet in town thatbweek and we had the whole place to ourselves. Such a cute place and what an amazing meal that we all had.
Lovely, this place was lovely. Fantastic food, service, everything about this place was fantastic. Sam was wonderful, our waitress Sarah was awesome! Can not wait to go back!!
My husband, mother-in-law and I went to The Kitchen for lunch today. It is a cute little restaurant with a very peaceful garden that you can eat in. We all had sandwiches and they were absolutely delicious! I would absolutely recommend this place!
What a cute place. The food was fantastic that chef can really cook. Now as far as the drinks go, the bar tender needs to learn how to make basic menu drinks..
This place was fantastic! Food was delicious without a doubt. Decor was eccentric and cozy. Could hear the kitchen staff debating about how to prepare my drink like Id expect to hear in my moms kitchen at home. A great stumble upon find ^_^
Beautiful place. Very friendly staff. And most importantly, DELICIOUS food. I had the scallops and they were incredible. In my opinion, best place in Alexandria Bay. Wouldnt miss this one.
Had one of the best meals ever here. The Pork Belly was amazing so was the portobello mushroom appetizer. We have had meals at famous restaurants, this was as good or better than any of them.
Absolutely The Best Food, Service and Atmosphere! I would Highly Recommend coming here for any meal. I Will Be Back!
Wow! I was afraid to eat at all the other restaurants in town honestly. My fiancé and I googled for hours to find another restaurant close by. This place popped up and only had 7 reviews. We are from PA and I work in the city. Small portions but honestly we can all use that! I had the scallops and they were done to perfection! My fiancé at the filet mignon it was also done to perfection! However the guacamole dip needed some spicing up. Everything seems very fresh farm to table fresh. It has an old world charm that takes you back in time.
Not a kids friendly place. Took over an 1 hour and 15 minutes to get appetizers. When spoke to owner she was aggressive and blamed us for the situation. Great food but unfortunately terrible human relationship capabilities. Do not go there.
Food was just okay, think they forgot to put the anchovies in my putanesca. Also, one of the servers spewed soup all over me and my friend....great, tks for that.
Fantastic food top of class!!!Book before visiting... It is $$$ worth every cent! Above all service is top notch!!!
The Kitchen is the best and most innovative restaurant between Kingston Ontario and Syracuse Ny. Everything is organic whenver possible, all meat and produce purchased from local farmers and the owner Sam truly cares! Run dont walk
We were very pleased with our dinner last evening.. It was even more enjoyable as it is one block from my Grandparents home near the park. They are gone now.. house was sold yrs ago but the memories will never disappear..... Thank you.. and our young waiter from Alaska... very very efficient...
STAY AWAY if you have children!!!!!!The service is slow and unaccomodating at all!!!! The owner was oblivious to our complaints and in fact was angry at us for daring to voice our opinions... Any place with a minimal service self conscious would have tried to compensate us... Not there though - the customer is always wrong apparently...The food is good though by the time it arrived we were all too annoyed with the place to notice...
The best summer salad Ive ever had!
A week from the off season walked in to 5 open tables and were turned away because we didnt have a reservation. Well enough it looked like a poorly signed old house on a back street. Smelled like a greasy spoon.
Food well prepared. Excellent service. Dining room could use a dimmer switch little less lighting very bright.
If you are going to see Boldt Castle on Hart Island you have to make this your lunch or dinner stop....food is top quality. Highly recommended!!!!
Great restaurant in the area!
The food and service is excellent! Has vegan menu options and it is delicious, they grow there own herbs right there.
The marriage between presentation, tastes and textures are impeccably portrayed by chef Sam Munna, her demand for quality, clean and sustainable ingredients is clearly represented in her cuisine I have nothing but respect for this self taught foodie worthy of the accolades of anyone of todays famous chefs...this is a MUST eat at when your in Alexandria Bay...our best find yet!
Modern takes on classic dishes and great new combinations of flavors. Good prices and great service.
A quaint restaurant with an extremely creative and talented chef with a good wine selection! Our dinner was outstanding!!!
We will definitely come back. The service was amazing and the food was to die for. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
Very good experience. Food was a little too salty. Wait staff excellent. Atmosphere comfortable and inviting.
Superb! A greater variety of intriguing food and drink choices than expected. Everything was delicious. Well be back!
You absolutely have to eat here! Food is excellent and so is the service! A+ without a doubt!
Super cute garden, delicious food and very friendly staff. Will be back when in the neighborhood!
Fantastic, fresh food. Great service. Perfect cocktails.
Amazing one of a kind dishes, with impeccable service and great cocktails. A hidden gem.
Personable, friendly staff and excellent food. Found it by accident and had a very good experience.
Amazing! But pricey. Well worth what you pay. Way better than Bella’s in Clayton.
The food and the atmosphere is wonderful. i love the staff
Phenomenal food. Dishes one usually can’t find in this part of the state...
Very slow serviceIf you are a large group, 6+ people you will have to wait more then an hour to get your starters.
Great food in a charming outdoor garden setting.
Lovely dinner in a lovely setting. Very helpful and accommodating staff.
The best restaurant ever good stuff and the chef she is professional 👍🏻
Food was amazing I will definitely be back!!!!
Great food. Great service!
Food is good, but quantity is very less.
Always great food and atmosphere
Excellent food, drink, and ambiance.
Food was outstanding.
A-Bays premier dining establishment.
Fine dining spot
Always something different and tasty
Good fresh food
Excellent cuisine and location
Total reviews rating 4.5
82 Reviews for The Kitchen 2023:
Review №1
2021-10-16OMG I dont even know where to start. Everything about this meal was amazing. Our server was so sweet. She started us with apple slices & our soup. The chicken & veggies were excellent. We both got daily specials; he the duck & me the pork chop. I have never had better. The winter veggies had celery in them. They were so good! Cheesecake for dessert. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Thank you so much for the best birthday dinner a girl could ask for!
Review №2
2021-07-07Great atmosphere and fresh, locally grown food. We sat in the outside garden area which was adorable. They have a series of food intolerances, which can be hard to accommodate in 1000 islands restaurants. The server made accommodations with no problem and the meal was delicious. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area!
Review №3
2020-08-30Cute place with a lovely outdoor sitting area. At first we were thrown off by the very small menu but everything we ordered was tasteful. The only dish that strange was the pasta. It was completely cold inside. As if it was cooked before and warmed up for us.
Review №4
2020-07-19The Kitchen stands out as the place to be for a romantic dinner in Alexandria Bay. The dishes were creative, fresh, delicious and unique (scallop ravioli!). Service was outstanding and the ambiance- what could be better than a charming garden?! Make a reservation!
Review №5
2018-05-30Oh my goodness! I enjoyed every second I was here and every bite I took. The greeter and the server were so friendly and the food was so TASTY! I ordered the beet salad and the perch as well as a bottle of white wine. The ingredients were clean and high quality. The rest of the items on the menu sounded great too. Highly recommend.
Review №6
2018-07-06We absolutely love The Kitchen! Our meal was so fresh & delicious. The beet salad had a wonderful flavor. My scallops were done to perfection. The zoodles were al dente and so flavorful with the freshly grated cheese. I highly recommend this place. We will be back!
Review №7
2018-07-20We went for dinner after being recommended by a local bar tender. We werent acknowledged in the main entrance, however, we noticed people at the garden entrance and were promptly seated there. This might have been because we showed up right as they opened at 5pm.Our waiter was new but very friendly and a manager checked on us just to be sure.I had a non-alcoholic rose lemonade and a hibiscus wine spritzer which were both intriguing and tasty along with the beef Wellington which was amazing. I wasnt asked what temperature I wanted the meat but it came rare to medium rare and I was good with that.The wife had a specialty beer, G&T, and a garlic pesto pasta dish on special that night. She enjoyed all of it and I tried the pesto which was very good with plenty of garlic but I preferred my beef dish.The outer garden was enjoyable and well decorated with many things including fresh herbs which I assume they also cook with.After several disappointing meals in other Alex Bay restaurants, The Kitchen was a very welcome improvement for our date night.2 entrees and 4 drinks came to roughly $80. Well worth every penny.
Review №8
2021-10-24Great cozy atmosphere. Staff is absolutely amazing. It is on the pricey side but definitely worth it. The hard ciders and desserts are absolutely amazing so rich and flavorful.
Review №9
2020-08-26Absolutely loved dining here. Great atmosphere with even better servers and even better food. Our server Sarah was very knowledgeable about the menu. They have great Covid procedures. Highly recommend.
Review №10
2019-07-05A yummy burger and a nice patio, but some pesky tics and bugs that need a good spraying. Service a bit slow but we weren’t in a hurry anyways. Took off a star because of the annoying bugs and because I took forever for the server to get the iPad to process my credit card payment because someone else was using it.