The Alden

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   MisterFresh VIP

   Atlanta59 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always fantastic, attentive service. The food is delicious. We started with the bread service and the butter was so good. I could have just eaten the bread and been happy. It came out the kitchen piping hot, so hot I had to wait to eat it. Moved on to the Caribbean Jerk Quail - good appetizer portion, very flavorful and honestly it wasn't too spicy. Chef said its for all taste levels. Then moved onto the Laarb Duck served with sticky rice. I enjoyed the dish very much and it was a good portion size. You can make it super spicy. I think the Chatel Wagyu Coulotte Steak is still my hands down favorite. One of us got the Butternut Squash Bolognese and it was very good. You need to have bread with that one to enjoy the dish. Finished with the Coffee Panna Cotta and it was outstanding. Chef came to the table to say hello and ask how everything was. I love that!
   

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   Karl VIP

   Atlanta10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice restaurant with an interesting setup. Most seats can view the cooks that provide on-site entertainment. The servers are very friendly and knowledgeable of the food. When served, the server highlighted the various unique things of the meal along with sourcing. Drinks were good, too. A nice feature was the owner coming to the table after the meal to answer any questions. The menu had a uniqueness to it and was very flavorful without being overpowering. Great spot for a date, great food, and engaging staff.
   

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   out2eat

   Atlanta30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful dinner at The Alden. The service, food and drinks were excellent. Very high quality at reasonable prices. Will happily return very soon.
   

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   William VIP

   Atlanta45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience dining at The Alden. Excellent drinks, service and food. All of the dishes were made with fresh local ingredients, ad our server Chris went over everything that we ordered in details. Not only was the food delicious, the presentation was equally impressive. I would highly recommend giving them a try. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Atlanta77 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The Alden is a lovely restaurant with an exquisite menu that is not to be missed. It’s definitely a 5-star restaurant in an unassuming location with casual decor so don’t let that fool you. Everything comes out fresh and beautifully plated. We especially loved how our server explained each dish to us. We have dined here several times and will continue to dine here to keep trying new delicious and seasonal creations from the very talented chef who greeted us while there. This is one of my top recommended places to dine and I travel all over the world.
   

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   JimmyC

   Atlanta5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   For the first time, my wife and I ordered from The Alden's a la carte menu. We usually do the chef's tasting menu. We split the quail appetizer which was amazing. She ordered the vegetarian mushroom "pasta" entree. I'm not big on vegetarian mains, but damn, it was "good as hell" as they say where I'm from. I had the chicken katsu with Chef's signature sweet chili sauce which would make a tire iron taste great. We split the panna cotta with orange blossom ice cream. Wow! The staff was prompt and engaging from the valet to the wait staff. If you haven't been to The Alden in a while, you definitely need to go.
   

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   jim

   Atlanta6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The menu was very limited... only 7 entree selections...and a handful of starters. At first glance, none of the entrees seemed that appealing... I ordered the chicken, and my friend ordered the quail. The chicken resembled a fancy Chick-fil-A breast pounded flat. There was some "slaw," which was thinly shredded cabbage and carrot with no detectable dressing. The 'quail' dish, ordered at the waitress's recommendation, was barely recognizable as meat and totally tasteless. I started with the French onion soup, which was quite satisfactory. The waitress was very personable and attentive, and we both thought she did a good job. We went out for dessert elsewhere after dinner. The bill came to a little under $200, not a good value in hindsight. My friend echoed my thoughts about the meal.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   One of the best meals we have had ! Tables for two are a bit too close together. Met the Chef Jared and he was so nice and personable! Can’t wait to come back for tasting menu experience!
   

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   Phil VIP

   Atlanta14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Chef’s Tasting experience in Atlanta area - Chef Jared and his staff did an amazing job as always! Always love having Mike as our server! Don’t miss this experience - schedule it NOW!
   

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    ElizabethM

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We've been here multiple times and never disappointed! Consistently great food from the cocktails to the salads (which are fantastic!), main entrees and desserts. Definitely our favorite place for a special dinner!
    

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