The Alden

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   Karl VIP

   Atlanta10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   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 4 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 4 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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7. 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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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

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

    My wife and I did the seven-course tasting menu at the counter and it was honestly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Each plate on its own was amazing and had a variety of flavors and textures, but there was such a diverse mix of flavor combinations across the whole meal. Chef Jared and his staff were exceptional and very friendly and stopped to chat and explain the different components throughout the meal. We enjoyed the fact that it felt like an upscale restaurant but was also comfortable without the stuffy vibe. Chef Jared stopped by at the end to wish my wife a happy birthday and gave her a handwritten card. I can’t recommend this place enough and we’ll be sure to be back soon.
    

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