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The Alden

4.5 (340 reviews)
PriceyNew American
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Siran T.

Went there with friends for Saturday dinner. Waited for another ~10 minutes past our reservation time; we were given free popcorn and the smoking flavor tasted great. We ordered three appetizers and five entrees. The appetizers were amazing. The chèvre pecan and smoothed goat cheese in autumn salad stood out. Yakiton and Kan Sui Noodles are Japanese fusion style, which flavors were really balanced out. The pork belly did not have as much fat as a pork belly normally does, but it was cooked to the just right crispy level. The entrees were not as impressive as the appetizers but still good. Would recommend the chicken katsu and the black ink bucatini. The flour coating on the katsu was surprisingly thin and crispy more than expected. Wagyu beef, on the other side, was a bit disappointed. We can see that the chef was trying to be creative, but the taste did not catch up with the presentation of the food. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about all the ingredients when we asked for details. The pace of food coming to the table was comfortable.

Had the pleasure of enjoying the $100pp Valentines Day 3 course tasting menu. Tried Mussels in tom kha broth, deconstructed wagyu beef wellington, and champagne sabayon, which were all amazing. The beef wellington especially had so many different flavors complementing one another and the each bite was a culinary experience. All plates were a delightful exploration of flavors and Chef Hucks' global career definitely shines through. The courses, ambiance, and service all kept a balance of fine dining while being very approachable!

Alden x Estrellita
Chey I.

Here for the second time and got excited when I heard that they are collaborating with Filipino restaurant Estrellita! Well made wish I can eat seconds each course. They added filipino too. Worth every penny too. What a great collaboration! Im ecstatic for what yet to come at The Alden!

Winter salad
Dwight S.

The Alden is an interesting spot. In some sense, it comes across as a standard neighborhood restaurant. But upon observing the decor and the smelling savory flavors emanating from the kitchen, you get the sense that there is more to this venue than meets the eye. Service is really great. They are attentive to requests and aware of unique details associated with the food options. If you are vegetarian: There are few vegetarian pasta options, but I would also inquire about a custom veggie dish they can make for you. We particularly enjoyed the winter salad - which was larger, more eclectic, and more shareable than expected. Also had the laarb duck, blackened salmon, and chatel steak. All were unique and enjoyable entrees. The desserts were pricy but did not disappoint. Mint chocolate cake was a cool option.

Mint Chocolate Cake
Aria S.

My husband and I went to The Alden last weekend with a couple of friends. I thought the atmosphere was pretty low key (which is enjoyed very much) for this caliber of highend restaurant. I ordered the orange wine and really liked how smooth and light it was. My husband ordered the penicillin cocktail and loved that it was perfectly balanced. For food, the winter salad was a nice portion and very fresh. I had the Laarb duck for my entree - and loved the optional peppers and sauces to make it spicy. We also tried the veggie plate, the steak and the salmon. For dessert, we had the Mint Chocolate Cake and the Coffee Panna Cotta. Everything was perfectly delicious! I would totally go back - exceeded expectations. Our waitress was very attentive. She even gave us a free sorbet as we were celebrating a birthday!

Little gem wedge
Debi S.

I walked into an almost empty restaurant and almost left. I'm so glad I didn't. The Alden filled up as the dinner hour went on. EVERYTHING was excellent! I don't love when restaurants add a touch to traditional dishes but the Alden touches were all welcome. The smoked bacon on the wedge salad was a fun addition to the house made dressing. The red snapper will rank as a favorite I've had outside the Caribbean. Beautiful heat and delightfully perfectly cooked. You can tell the freshness of the fish from the tenderness. I was hesitant to commit to the prix fixe but I ended up having the mint chocolate cake as well! It was perfection! I was wondering why popcorn and my tastebuds didn't ask questions on having this. I honestly lowered my expectations being outside Atlanta but I stand corrected. This restaurant is a gem. The space is beautiful and service was wonderful. I'd love to return to try the beverage menu too. Highly recommend

Pasta dish...tastes good but was a little oily for me.

Still great. Seriously. Went for the first time in like six years. Dinner plans got rescheduled so headed here for solo dinner at chef's counter. They were able to squeeze me in at 6 pm seating. The restaurant was happily, surprisingly full and lively on a Sunday evening! The food was artistic and delicious...finally eat with both eyes and stomach! Not sure how I felt about the tom yum style mussel. It was fine but not sure if I really liked it. The fish was perfectly cooked. I think the steak dish was actually my favorite! I usually do not like Shishito peppers because oily or too charred. This pepper was perfect. Eaten with the steak and swirled in the sauce...so so good. The Thai tea boba dessert was awesome...i think though this dish had some popcorn which I did not think it needed. Hahaha my favorite part was the honey and bee pollen that was drizzled beautifully on the plate. Seriously wanted to just lick the plate. Not as impressed with the mint chocolate cake. It was fine. The chef has an intent with everything on the plate. No cruddy parsley curls or other things on the plate that is not meant to be eaten. The fried cassava leaf reminded me of the fried parilla leaves sprinkled with salt that my grandmother would make! I did wish it had a couple more grains of salt on it...but that is because I was eating it like a chip! Still have the popcorn as a snack before meal. It is fine. Definitely worth it. Will not be hungry afterwards. They have a la carte menu, a pre-fixe three-course and a seven-course menu. Appropriately priced. I am mad at myself for not eating at Alden more often. Food is high quality, doesn't take itself too seriously, and isn't a rip-off. The staff is very friendly and nice but think the service could be tighter. Great neighborhood restaurant. I would highly recommend for the food! Oh and the "dirt" here actually tastes good! Not just for show.

Borscht

WOW! What a gem. Our server Lozano was super attentive and sweet. The hostess (long black hair) was incredible as well. Bonus points for the chef who came to check on us after an amazing meal. All the dishes that we had were top notch. Pineapple bread pudding was one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend this little gem :)

Pineapple bread pudding

We found this place from the Michelin guide and checked the reviews to see if it was worth it, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the borscht, black ink pasta, and pineapple bread pudding and they were all amazing. Highly recommend you try them if you come visit. The hostess was very helpful in helping us find the place, she even came outside to come grab us. Our server was very knowledgeable about the dishes, he knew as much about the plates as the chef did. The music was perfect to see the mood here. Perfect date night spot!

Anita L.

Food and service for lunch were very good. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. Chef Jared has that special touch with food and flavors that not all chefs possess. Lunch prices were reasonable, and despite what some reviewers feel about the size of a few dishes, there was more than enough food with everything we ordered. Glad to see this restaurant is doing well. They deserve the success, and the Michelin recognition!

We went to The Alden last night for the first time and wow, what a great place! The atmosphere, service and food was amazing and everything we had was delicious and a part to our taste buds. Can't wait to go back again!

Lunar Chocolate
Ishara F.

The bar tender was so sweet. He made a custom cocktail and gave us another one on the house for bringing back some memories of him growing up in the Bahamas. I enjoyed the desserts. Especially the Thai custard and mango sorbet. It felt light and refreshing. The food was not too bad. The gnocchi did not have a lot of flavor but the scallops were cooked nicely. The main reason for the three star rating was because of the service. The wait time was pretty long between getting our main meals and appetizers.

Pumpkin crème brûlée with ube, kiwi and shiso. (Gluten-Free, Special Menu)
Gabby H.

The Alden has rightfully earned their high reputation and I wouldn't be surprised if it obtains a Michelin star in the future. We celebrated a birthday by ordering the five-course menu and everything surpassed our expectations. For example, the menu may say you are getting apple cobbler and you might imagine it being warm, gooey, and crumbly but when it arrives at the table you see a square dessert sitting on top of some crumble pieces and a dainty dehydrated granny smith. Part of the fun was figuring out how the chef would present these dishes and if you got the wine pairing, the other part was finding your new favorite vino. They also had a very nice zero-proof menu that included a bubbly THC drink that made dinner conversations fun :) Gluten-free options were also available and they take the time to curate the menu based on any restrictions you have. Customer service as an A+!

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Does everyone in your party have to do the tasting menu, or could 1 person order a la carte?

Hi there, due to the nature of our Chef’s tasting, we require all guests to be served from that specific menu. We are able to accommodate any food allergies that you might have. If you have any allergies, please call us at the restaurant at least 24… Read more

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Gusto was a surprising pleasure. I honestly thought it was going to be one of those basic,…read moreassembly-line places where you just walk down, point at pre-made salads, pick a protein, and move along. But it wasn't like that at all. I had never been before, even though I've passed it so many times. I finally decided, "Let me just try it." The cashier was really nice and explained how everything worked. I asked her what her favorite salad was, but instead of going with her recommendation, I trusted my instincts and built mine based on the ingredients that stood out to me. I ordered the Polynesian chili mango salad with mint and added grilled shrimp. I wasn't a huge fan of the shrimp, but the salad itself was so good that I still ate the whole thing. The flavors were layered and intentional. Not generic, not bland. I love when salads don't taste like an afterthought. What really impressed me was the hot sauce bar. That blew me. They had multiple hot sauces, and as someone who's basically a hot sauce connoisseur, I appreciate that because different hot sauces pair better with different foods. That detail alone elevated the experience. The space was big, clean, bright, and full of color. It felt fresh. Overall, I was genuinely impressed. I definitely want to go back and try the other salads.

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