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Anita's Kitchen

4.0 (752 reviews)
ModerateLebanese
Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Jen P.

We have missed Anita's kitchen in Lake Orion so much we drove down this original location in Ferndale last week for lunch. It was chilly day but sunny and they had heaters so we sat on covered patio which was super delightful. They have benches along the seating area for guests to wait for their tables at a dinner rush which is lovely. We arrived right when restaurant opened but when we left it was packed. Our server Alyssa S was FANTASTIC and super helpful. She brought us tastes of a few beers on tap. I was so thankful because I really didn't like the sour one. I decided on Kittens Ale and it was refreshing and light. The menu is the same as LO had with changing seasonal features. The food was absolutely delicious as always. We ordered our faves: chicken shawarma entree and a side of garlic sauce to go (comes with pita) to eat at home. They changed up their loaded fries with an added homemade queso which was super yummy and I added chicken shawarma meat for protein. Loved it! Can't wait to come back to get our fix of yummy food, great service and fantastic atmosphere!

Lamb Chops.
Brandon W.

Anita's Kitchen is always a great choice for some healthy and good food options! I have been many times and the experience is always great. I normally stick to the Spinach Pie, Omega Entre and a AK Lemonade, all fresh and great tasting.

Falafel Appetizer
Cory C.

There was a good amount of seating space inside, but I was surprised it was so crowded on a Monday night (a good sign). I appreciate the designated waiting area with benches inside - not everyone was crowding right inside the front door Our food came out quickly once we ordered: - Lamb gyro: at first it looked like it would be dry, but it was just less greasy than others I've had (which is good, and it was well seasoned). There was a good ratio of sauce to filling, i.e. the sauce wasn't oozing everywhere and making a mess. - Falafel: $7 for 4 is a bit steep, especially when they're not bigger than normal. They had a bit of heat to them spice wise, which isn't what I'm used to, but it wasn't overwhelming. Flavor was pretty good. I appreciated the baked and fried options but I decided to just try the traditional fried style. Unfortunately, they were kind of cold when they arrived. - Mujadra: this was a new dish for me! It's rice and lentils seasoned with cumin and topped with caramelized onions. It was a touch on the salty side, but very flavorful and delicious! It also came with a yogurt sauce that was bland (which I don't think it needed anyway) and pickled vegetables which had a very strong flavor and I wasn't a fan of. $8 was pricey for this, but at least it was a generous portion, enough for me to take home for lunch the next day Our server was friendly and came over several times to ask how we were doing and offered to refill my water without me having to ask. I would definitely come back here and try more of the menu, although I'd definitely get the lamb gyro and mujadra again!

Leslie C.

Very cool ambiance and decor. Excellent, attentive, and friendly service from Ren and Kayla. The food is delicious! The chicken shawarma is packed full and very flavorful. I loved my chicken and black bean bowl off the seasonal menu. The chicken is so tender and perfect. I love the jalapeño salsa. My lavenberry mocktail was very refreshing. Cool place to sit and hang out. We weren't rushed at all and were encouraged to stay and enjoy our time.

Roasted Bowl (Seasonal)
Aliya S.

The ambiance of the place is cozy with a dark modern aesthetic and the staff is really nice. The food was okay, but not the best Mediterranean inspired food in my opinion. My friend said her chicken shawarma was a bit dry. The seasonal salmon roasted bowl was a bit over cooked too. The flavors were good though. The loaded fries appetizer was really good. Maybe I'll give them another try sometime because my other friend loves this place and had highly recommended it. But out of the many other Mediterranean restaurants around Michigan, was just okay.

Tabbouleh
Paige K.

Overall, great experience at Anita's! We started off with some apps - all were delicious. The stars were the raw lamb (I forgot what it's called) and the jalapeno hummus. I would come back for these two alone! We also tried the grape leaves with meat which were good but prob wouldn't get again. The tabbouli was pretty standard. Then for entrees, most the table got the lamb gyro was they thought was tasty and filling. I got the mixed plate to try a variety. The chicken was pretty standard. The kefta had a little too much cinnamon and a lil overcooked. The lamb chunks was the standout so I would just go with that next time. Roasted veggies were delish. Pilaf was underwhelming. Service was great though! Oh and dessert! The baklava was not one of my fav renditions but the lemon tart WOW. Get it!!

Lunch menu 01/2026

We stopped in for a weekday lunch on this icy cold day. Paid parking out front on Woodward Ave. using the Ferndale Park app. (2 hr Max). We were warmly greeted by the host as we entered, and were shown to their outer enclosed and heated space which was really comfortable, and not loud. Pita was offered by our server. I had a hot, delicious cup of Crushed Lentil soup. The Lamb Burger served with fresh, hot, crispy Fries was large and flavorful with all its spices. Finished with a beautiful Lebanese Rice Pudding. What a meal topper! Price point is entirely reasonable given the high quality of the meal. Beer, wine, cocktails and craft NA beverages as well as healthy smoothies. What a win!

Maddie E.

Absolutely delicious food, cute atmosphere and very friendly service. I was also very impressed with the affordable prices. This restaurant will likely become a staple in our rotation.

Tasha B.

There was a piece of plastic in my soup... the manager Camille acted like it was normal. Gross and weird.

Chicken Feta Fattoush
Chelsea P.

Anita's Kitchen is one of my favorite healthy lunch spots downtown. I always order ahead using Toast, and my order is consistently prepared exactly how I ask. My go-to is the Chicken Feta Fattoush Salad with onions, a pepperoncini, and extra sauce--it's always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly satisfying. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy meal! If you have a sweet tooth, I recommend their Banana Bread!

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Highly recommend foods always good and fairly priced. Service is equally good as the food.

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Have you ever been watching someone else eat and ask yourself if it's inappropriate to steal a bite?

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Thanks so much Devin! Hope to see you soon!

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This place never misses Appreciate all the staff and the atmosphere and food are amazing

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Thank you so much for making us your go-to choice! Made our day!

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Ask the Community - Anita's Kitchen

Is your meat and chicken halal?

They do have halal meats available, they are marked as such on the menu.

Do they serve Batata Hara? They're cubed/diced potatoes in a lemon/olive oil/herb flavor

They have a batata appetizer. They described it as potato fries tossed in spices.

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Stopped in for dinner and was very pleased with the whole experience. Made a reservation (maybe not…read morenecessary) but it filled up so I would recommend. Cool spot that they have. Kitchen is an open concept in the back right of the restaurant. Big bar in the middle and tables/booths throughout. Went with some friends, so we ordered a fair amount of food to try. We ordered the hummus with lamb, the crispy potatoes, falafel, and the mixed grill. Before getting into the food, quick shout out to our waitress. She was amazing. Very attentive without being too much. Walked us through the menu. Was patient with us. I would have gone back for that alone. The food rocked. The hummus with lamb was my friends' favorite. I thought it was very good. Ample serving as well. That goes for everything. No skimpy servings. Almost $20 for hummus with lamb seems a bit pricy but well worth it. The crispy potatoes were very good. The jalapeño added a little kick which opened up the sinuses. Would order again. The falafel was the best I've had. Perfectly fried. Very nice flavor. Could have just eaten those all night and been extremely happy. Finally, the mixed grill was great. It came with chicken, ribeye, kofta, some veggies, rice, and pita. My one complaint would be that the pita was so soggy when it came because it was under the meat and some sauces which was a little unfortunate. Still a good pita though. The chicken was good. Nothing mind blowing. Nice char. My friends really liked it, so different strokes I guess. The ribeye chunks were nice. Solid medium rare-medium cook on them. Solid marinade/seasoning. Not chewy or fatty which was a bonus cause you never know with steak. Finally, the star of the show which was the kofta. If I go back, I only need kofta as my main. I'm not a huge kofta guy but this might have converted me. Grilled to perfection. The lamb was not too overpowering which can sometimes be the case. Very good portion as well (2 big pieces). Rice and veggies were standard. Nothing special; by no means bad. Highly recommend. Can't go wrong here. Curious how similar it is to Phoenicia in Bham (need to try that). 5 big stars.

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Not sure what has changed here or if people just don't know what good food tastes like but this was…read moremy experience for reference. I came here with a friend for dinner on my birthday. I chose this place based off of ratings here on Yelp and based on her wanting to go to a place in Madison Heights since it's closer to her and we didn't feel like driving to Dearborn. I live in an area in Florida now where I have a hard time getting good Mediterranean food so since I was back in MI visiting family I was excited to have a big bowl of crushed lentil soup and anything else that my little heart desired. That being said, that's what I started with. I've had crushed lentil soup many places before , and although the taste and texture varies, I always love it. This was not the case here, the soup had no flavor, and even after adding salt, which I almost never have to do with soup from a restaurant, it still wasn't edible. So much so that I ordered a different type of soup, which was just as tasteless as the crushed lentil. I thought it was just me, but my friend said the exact same thing. Had that been the only issue I would not be writing this but for my dinner I ordered the mixed grill platter and when that came, I was shocked. Not only were the pieces of meat smaller than I've ever seen at any restaurant I've ordered the same thing from, because of this everything was extremely dry and overcooked. The chicken was like cardboard, the beef that I asked to be cooked medium rare was overcooked, and the Kafta kebab was even dry. Also everything including the rice really lacked any type of flavor as if nothing had been marinated or seasoned. The entrée that my friend ordered, she also did not enjoy as she also stated that the chicken was dry and the mixed vegetables that came with the chicken were mostly an overwhelming amount of carrots. Although the restaurant seemed quiet, simply decorated and clean. the reason you go to a restaurant is to get a good cooked meal and for me it's usually something that I wouldn't or can't make it home. This sadly was not the case and I ended up stopping at a fast food restaurant on my way home to get a sandwich to eat since it was late and most things were closed on a Monday night and after all, it was my birthday.

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