Holy cow - this food is amazing! My wife and I shared the pork belly, sous vide egg, the steelhead trout, the spicy black ink bucatini, and the pineapple bread pudding. Everything was outstanding, especially the egg. No wonder this is Michelin recommended! We then met chef Jared and he is amazing. The care and craft he puts in to his food makes sense hearing his stories, especially that he serves the art community with specialized food to match the art on display; what a cool concept! He even assisted us in buying a piece on display from a local artist. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As yes, they have local art up on display - a great idea for a restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Note for parking: use the valet. It's insane otherwise! read more

The Alden - Pan-Asian Egg (Sous Vide) - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Really enjoyed The Alden!! Service was very kind and friendly but slow at times on a Saturday night which was understandable. At first there was a mix up with who was serving us do we got explained the drink menu twice. After our appetizer, we waited about 30-40 minutes for the rest of our items which took longer than we thought. They did give us some house made popcorn to keep us busy. Jahjoy pork belly: Tasty & tendor. I loved the papaya salad which left a refreshing contrast. A bit too saucy for me. Flavors were strong. Squid ink bucatini: our favorite! Must get dish - bucatini is perfectly al dente & the spicy sauce was very flavorful. Jumbo shrimp was delicious, and the anchovy on top left a nice strong flavor. Red snapper: This has some Vietnamese influences with the sauce. It was a lighter dish which was just OK for me, I would have liked the fish to have a crispier skin. Not much flavor besides the sauce which is inspired by canh chua. Wagyu flank steak: cooked to perfection and flavored well, loved the celery puree which was much tastier than we expected celery to be. Dessert was mint chocolate cake which was very tasty. I wish the cake was softer and meltier in the center but it was still good. Malt gelato was delicious. Could def taste the mintiness. Creme pat along the edges was a nice add to the cake with cacao nibs and popcorn for a textural contrast. I enjoyed it!! Overall we had a great meal and could tell the ingredients were very fresh. The presentation for all the dishes was beautiful!! We can tell the chef puts care in his food :) Appreciated the personal touch - they gave a handwritten card to my husband for his birthday! read more

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Its awesome. 10/10 will definitely be back. Service is great. From reservations to seating, all is great. Now, my table was delayed by 10mins, and they offered champagne while I waited. All is forgiven when champagne is offered. The host is charming, and professional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space wise, this is a small and intimate restaurant. Noise levels could be high.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is seasonal. ON my visit, it was heavily influenced by south east asian and italian flavors. For started, we had Tom Kha mussels. Think Thai Green curry with mussels, with small amount of heat to make it interesting. The second app is the Pork Belly, which was served on a banana leaf, with green papaya salad, and roasted peanuts. Looks just like a plate of Nasi Lemak. That papaya salad on the side was so good.. tart, refreshing, light, and freshly roasted peanuts added the depth and smoke. This is shaping up to be a great meal already. Kitchen takes the mundane ingredients to new levels. My main was the Squid Ink Bucatini Fra Diavolo with lobster. Fresh made Bucatini on Tomato based sauce. I don;t think I had pasta this good outside of Rome, Italy. You can expect perfect balance of acid from the tomatoes, and just the right amount of heat, to draw out the sweetness from the lobster. I hope they keep this on the menu for a while. I did not do the prefixe or the chefs tasting this time. Will definitely consider that the next time. Have confidence that a great meal and experience will be had , here at The Alden. read more

I absolutely loved my dinner experience here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The setting and lighting created the perfect cozy ambiance for a night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with a few appetizer recommendations from our waiter, and they did not disappoint, the beet soup was an absolute standout. For our mains, we tried a variety of dishes, and every single one was incredible. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the pasta was remarkably delicious. We wrapped up the night with the bread pudding, which was the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal. To top it all off, they surprised us with a special birthday treat and a card, which was such a thoughtful, sweet touch! read more

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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. read more

The Alden - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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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! read more

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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The courses, ambiance, and service all kept a balance of fine dining while being very approachable![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

The Alden - Winter salad - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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My husband and I went to The Alden last weekend with a couple of friends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I thought the atmosphere was pretty low key (which is enjoyed very much) for this caliber of highend restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! read more

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I walked into an almost empty restaurant and almost left. I'm so glad I didn't. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Alden filled up as the dinner hour went on. EVERYTHING was excellent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is beautiful and service was wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd love to return to try the beverage menu too. Highly recommend read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Fantastic experience at The Alden. Glad to find another fine dining establishment I can add to my list. Service: great, besides waiting on water one time, the serving staff did an amazing job. We barely waited anytime for our courses and drinks. Food: amazing! I order the grouper dish, which was cooked to perfection. Great flavor. Loved that everything on the plate was edible. My wife order the pasta dish, which was also delicious. I'd probably would've chosen the pasta dish looking back because of the bold flavors and how much better than the dish I ordered. I highly recommend trying, 5/5 stars. read more

The Alden - Grouper and pasta dish. - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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! read more

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

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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 :) read more

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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was perfect to see the mood here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect date night spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Alden - Pineapple bread pudding - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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+! read more

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The best of the best! The Alden had been on our list for a while and we finally decided to go for my birthday dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service, food, ambiance, all outstanding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and I cannot recommend this enough. I can't eat a lot of food so tasting menus always scare me. My bf offered to finish anything I couldn't eat, but there was none! By the end he was satisfied but not over stuffed. We also ordered cocktails-- for him, the smoked old fashioned impressively presented in a wood box with the lid opened at the table revealing the smoke. I had a perfectly crafted espresso martini, possibly the best I'd ever had. We were there for more than two hours total. It seemed a bit slow at first but I came to appreciate the intentional pacing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There aren't many tables so clearly they care more about the experience than jam packing in customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a high top table near the open kitchen and it was fun to watch the food come out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server Ross described each course including the wine in incredible detail. Multiple staff attended to our table. Towards the end they brought out an additional dessert (apple sorbet) with a candle and a birthday card, and thankfully no tacky singing or display of attention. Very classy. The chef/owner also came out at the end to ask about our experience. Also shared his secret for the delicious "chimmi-naise" sauce my bf complimented him on which is a combination of chimmichuri and bernaise, served with the Georgia wagyu steak. This restaurant exceeded all expectations and we are so glad we live nearby because we will be back, and not just for special occasions. Love that the menu changes often so there's always something new/different in store. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This also sounds like something weird to note but the bathroom was oddly memorable. It was a single stall, well maintained, with a box of tissues and washcloths to dry your hands instead of paper towel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tissues were a game changer as I am still in allergy suffering mode! Finally, we ubered there but did notice there was valet parking. Kind of fancy for a sort of average shopping plaza but contributes to the overall experience. read more

The Alden - Tasting menu - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Went again for an anniversary dinner. Had another wonderful and flavorful meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere punctuated by Mike our wonderful server.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I traveled to Atlanta for the weekend. This was only my second time in ATL and the first time, I didn't get to try any restaurants! This time I made sure to remedy that by looking at the Michelin Guide and choosing delicious looking restaurants for my meals. For my final dinner in town I chose The Alden. I made a standard reservation for 4 (me, my husband and one other couple). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon arriving, I we found the place small but inviting. It was clean and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once we were seated, the other couple mentioned they had really wanted to do the tasting (btw to do this, the whole table has to partake). On the weekends if you sit at the chefs table overlooking the kitchen, you can get a seven course but if you're sitting other places only a five. The cost is $175pp (although I wouldn't pay that as an every day thing, for a very special occasion, I think it is worth the cost and experience). We asked our server, if it would be possible. He then spoke with the manager, who seemed a bit flustered at first but discussed with the chef, who finally allowed us to do the tasting (although it does take extra prep and that's why they ask in advance what kind of reservation you prefer). And to complicate things further, my husband is allergic to tree nuts and I am vegan, so they had to alter the tasting from their norm. My husband and the other couple got some alcoholic beverages (The old-fashioned was really cool looking/smelling with the added fun of pine berries that they ate and enjoyed). The bartender created me a spicy/sweet Mocktail because the zero proof drink I originally selected they weren't able to make due to running out of one of the ingredients (pineapple I believe). I enjoyed my drink as well; although, I waited a substantially long time for mine to arrive. All 5 courses as well as the pre-course palate awakener were very creative, and each were appealing to multiple senses (sight, taste, smell, touch). I can't speak personally to the non-vegan dishes, nor did I take photos of them, but all three of the other members of my dinner party were very happy with their meals. Out of my five courses, the second and fourth were my favorites but all were still delicious. The chef had to create a new dish on the fly for my third course because something in the normal tasting was actually not vegan. He personally came over and explained it as well. I found it very intriguing and he is to be commended for such a great dish made under pressure. Because we did the tasting menu and nothing from the standard menu, I also cannot comment on any of the other food either but from what I saw and heard at nearby tables, everyone was enjoying their meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we first arrived at 7:30, it was pretty busy but it our table basically ended up shutting down the restaurant (we finished at the three hour mark - which was perfect because the parking we found in the garage was only three hour restaurant parking).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The surrounding area was also very vibrant and happening when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely go back again, if I'm ever in Atlanta and up that way (NE side above city), so I can try the standard menu offerings as well. read more

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This place is CHEFS KISS. Fantastic service, menu, and presentation. I came here with some friends and two of us opted for the price fix menu featuring the seasonal offerings. We didn't reserve ahead of time but they were kind enough to serve us table side even though one of our friends didn't get the same. Service was great. We had two servers that were kind and even funny. They presented the menu beautifully and were very attentive. We had a variety of cocktails that were perfectly crafted and delicious. For our dinner courses, I loved the variety of flavors and small bites we had. My favorites were the scallop and the beef. The low points for me were the grouper (fish was dry) and the chocolate dessert (too sweet - fyi, I don't like overly decadent desserts in general). We all left full and very happy. Loved finding such a high-end gem without having to drive all the way into the city. Will definitely be back. read more

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Impeccable. Front of staff had incredible energy - so welcoming, fun, and kind. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint is we had 45-50 min between apps being served and the mains. Perhaps it was our own fault as we waited to order mains until we were already eating the apps - feedback would be to provide guests notice around timing expectations as none of us imaged such a long pause between courses. Everything was absolutely incredible. Intentional, thoughtfully prepared food with incredible flavors. Highly highly recommend! The chef even said hello at the end, and wrote my mom a handwritten card for her birthday :) you just don't get service like that these days! read more

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Hum. I am surprised I'm saying this but the food was so weird here. I didn't really enjoy a single thing that I ate. The server was very sweet and kind and suggested several things that we ordered which I'm pasting from the menu: 1) KIM CHI FARM EGG ~ bok choy ~ broccoli ~ rice crisp ~ shallots 2) PURPLE SWEET POTATO TORTELLINI, swiss chard ~ parmesan ~ pomegranate ~ brown butter 3) WAKAME SEARED KING FISH Nothing was good and I'm not at all picky. The server told me that everything was wrapped or marinated in something "earthy" but I don't think the earthy thing was the problem. It just lacked seasoning and flavor. The dishes were all very very pretty. Presentation was nailed. My friend literally ate nothing. I ate a little bit and sort of begged the server to take away the apps and give us the main. We are likely meat-eating heavens with a penchant for salt and pepper. But I would never order food here again. But given the guest count (lots of open tables on a Friday) and super duper young staff, I think they are riding this ATL Michelon star bump. That's why my friend had this on their radar anyway. Also very possible I don't have a Michelon star restaurant quality palate. :( read more

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Another fantastic meal at the Alden. This is now my go to when I feel like spoiling myself a bit. The staff is lovely and the food is always exceptional! This drink that the bartender said was new was also delicious without being overly sweet. read more

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Words could not adequately describe our experience at The Alden and since a pictures says a thousand words, please look on. On second thought keep these words in mind as you view. Thoughtful. Beautiful. Sublime. Delectable. We were seated at the counter off the kitchen. Our waiter was phenomenal. Funny, knowledgeable and relatable. Chef Jared and his crew where amazing to watch. The fact that he took time to check on his guests during the meal and afterwards meant a lot. The care and attention to details from the entire staff was appreciated and a joy to experience. Go for the food come back the ambiance and experience. Best Sea Scallops a La Plancha I have ever had! read more

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Just did the Valentine prefixe dinner and it was outstanding. Beautifully presented, creatively prepared, absolutely delicious and exceptional service. One of my top favorites. read more

The Alden is on my top 5 restaurants in the Atlanta area. The food is always extraordinary and the staff is fabulous. I love how chef Jared always makes time to check on the guests. read more

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Unbelievable experience!! Owner is the chef and engaged not only with every meal but also every customer. Cannot recommend a place any higher. I strongly recommend the tasting menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want a great relaxing place to enjoy a unique meal with great company.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Whatever I write is going to fall far short of our actual experience at this amazing place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Alden in Chamblee is owned by Chef Jared Hucks, and from the moment you walk in, you can feel how much attention to detail has been made, and it continues through your experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have an absurd amount of food allergies and intolerances so I have never been successful at trying food experiences. I either have to skip courses or meals, or cannot even go to some restaurants. Not complaining, because I honestly didn't know what I was missing. My sweet husband called Chef Jared and explained the situation and that we were celebrating our 33rd anniversary. Jared immediately said he could accommodate my food issues and made sure he was clear on each one of them. We opted for the 7-course experience to put him to the test, and he blew us away with his variety, and flavor combinations for each and every course. We sat at the kitchen bar and not only talked food with he and our server, Mike, but got to know them a bit and joke around with them as well. They offered wine pairings with each beautifully presented course, but we opted to just savor the food's own flavors. I will put a plug in for the ginger berry soda I had prior to our meal. It was incredible! I would tell you our menu but I know he changes often and mine and my husbands were even different! I can PROMISE YOU Jared and his talented kitchen staff will not disappoint! The kind restaurant staff only augmented the evening. The spacing of the courses and the portion sizes were perfectly appointed and we left without one mm of space left in our stomachs, but we weren't miserable. We even learned some wonderfully surprising flavor combinations to try at home! We have already purchased a gift card for special friends. Go to the Alden. Treat yourself. You will be blessed, as we were! Thanks Jared! read more

After a really enjoyable first visit to try the Chef's tasting menu, we returned with friends for their New Year's Eve prix fixe menu. We had to secure the reservation with a credit card, which is normal for higher-end/higher-priced restaurants in Atlanta. We had a great evening - the food was imaginative, creative and delicious. Luckily we had the chance to google some of the more unusual ingredients ahead of time. The chefs are very talented, and every plating is perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our only hesitation is how draughty the restaurant can be; it has large windows so some tables make for a chilly experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was good, especially the bartender. read more

Ok, first things first: The service, particularly our waiter David, was some of the best I have ever had. So attentive and accommodating. The manager and chef made multiple trips out to the patio to check in with us, even though they had a full seating inside and it was starting to storm. We were so so impressed. Second: The tasting menu is only served inside at two seatings (I think they said 6 and 8:30). If you're planning to do that, make sure you get the right type of reservation... which we did not. Oops! We turned up at 5 hoping to sit outside and do the tasting menu. David explained the situation, but before we could even say we'd order a la carte (which would have been fine), he offered to do as close as he could to the tasting menu for us, including the wine pairing. And he absolutely delivered, complete with a printed copy of all the courses with the wines. And the meal was so so so good!!! The smoked watermelon salad was a favorite, along with the black onion jam in the meat course, but absolutely everything was delicious. The first dessert, an olive oil cake with bee pollen, honeycomb, housemade gelato, and lemon curd, was one of the best desserts I've ever had. The wines were also really excellent, although the couple of cocktails we had to start were only decent. Word is that the Michelin guide is coming to Atlanta in the near future. I'll be crossing my fingers and hoping The Alden gets the star it deserves!!! read more

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I booked a reservation for the Alden's chef's tasting 7-course menu for Valentine's Day and it was a good experience. The Alden is located in a modern plaza with tight parking- so use the complementary valet out front. In total, we were seated for 3 hours as we experienced 2 snacks + 7 courses + 1 special Valentines treat. Overall, the food had beautiful and artistic presentation, light and balanced flavors, and unique ingredients. Note that the chefs tasting has considerably smaller portions than ordering dishes a la carte and I finished the last dish completely stuffed. My three nitpicks would be: 1) the first half of the 7 courses was much less impressive than the second half which led to a poor start, 2) because the dishes were hit or miss, $175pp is a steep price for a pre-fixe menu lacking standout flavors. I would personally come again, but order a la carte. 3) I wish the ambiance of the chefs table was more intimate- especially for valentines. Itwas more like sitting at a (very) loud bar. - Snack: popcorn- smoked popcorn with bernaise seasoning. So smoky and delicious! - Snack: beet soup, tom kha oyster, fruit leather with goat cheese- one of my favorites of the night. I would definitely order the tom kha oysters again. 1. Carrot salad: while the sherry aoili and tomme crumb were tasty, the whole salad was very bland and underwhelming. The carrots were also very firm and hard to cut, even with a knife. 2. Lamb belly: I have never had lamb/pork belly cooked SO perfectly. And that sweet pomegranate glaze? Amazing. Unfortunately the kale puree was so off-putting- and ruined the dish. 3. Sunchoke tortellini: you usually can't go wrong with pasta in browned butter, and the Parmesan foam was a fun touch. But nothing stood out here. I also wished there was more salt and sage. 4. Dover sole: our favorite entree. A must try. The perfect amount of breading on a zesty, browned butter sauce. 5. Wagyu steak: this tasted like a tender filet, disappointingly not really like wagyu, with perfectly cooked mushrooms. I liked the black onion jam, but didn't care for the other purées. 6. Passion fruit tart: the star of the show! Tart, creamy, crispy, coconuty! The best. 7. Lunar Chocolates: I love chocolate and I loved this. Buddha hand gelato? A perfect example of how creative the menu was. My only gripe was- the popped grains really threw everything off. Would have been great without it. read more

The Alden - New American Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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The food was actually good. And we loved all the dishes. What wasn't great was the service / charges. Went to celebrate a birthday - and we were going to cut the cake (from Alons bakery - midnight cake - iykyk) we brought but they offered to cut it for us - which we assumed they were doing to be nice - and they cut the 10 person cake into like 20 slices (why? Idk) but we found out they charge a $2-3 cake cutting fee per person- like what? Who does that ? and also we were literally in the process of cutting it ourselves? So why did you offer / not tell us? And we even let the staff take half the cake to share in the back read more

The parking area is tight but they have valet, so it's all good. The entrance door is small and on the side of the restaurant so we walked to the wrong side and wrong door at first. We had a birthday reservation for the Chef's tasting menu. The whole experience was great. All diners for the Chef's tasting menu were seated at the bar so you can see the chefs' working. They're really accommodating with my food allergy and none spicy palate, for which I appreciate. Every dishes were delicious, creative, and well presented. The dishes and the ingredients are explained every time they are served. There's a special card from the team for a birthday dinner. The team from chefs to servers are very professional and friendly.Though one of the diners from the group next to us talked non-stop, that doesn't reflect the restaurant's quality. The only small issues I had is with the high bar chair. The chair cushion doesn't go all the way to the edge of the wooden chair. I'm petite form and I wore a dress. So the wooden edge of the chair is kind of hard and uncomfortable for my legs. Besides that, I had a wonderful experience and will definitely come back for more. Highly recommended! read more

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I wanted to love this place as much as others, but this was a miss for me. Yes, the food here is very creative and plated beautifully. Our visit here started off strong, but our experience just dwindled from there. First off, the area was crazy busy on Saturday night. There are other restaurants around the area and almost every parking spot is filled. They offer a complimentary valet but since we didn't have cash to tip, we decided to find a parking spot ourselves. We got lucky and found a spot in the parking deck. Just a short walk from the parking deck, we arrived at the host's stand at The Alden. We were greeted and checked in by the wonderful host and greeted us for our anniversary. He then led us to our table - a hightop table tucked away in the corner next to the Chef's table. My husband wanted to book for the tasting menu, but none were available so we opted for the a la carte menu instead. Just a few minutes after getting seated, two different servers came to offer us sparkling or tap water. Once our water glasses were filled, it took awhile for our actual server to get our drink orders. I opted for the La Costena and my husband, the Paloma. Some minutes later and she dropped off our drinks, then she took our food order. This was our first time here and I wish our server gave us a background of the food and a bit of a history of the restaurant or the chef to entice of what's to come. My husband knew a bit about the chef, but I came here not knowing anything (I like to do my research typically but didn't get a chance to). We asked our server for some recommendations and from what I remember she recommended the crepe, sweetbread, carpaccio and steak. We opted for the Grapefruit and Fried Goat Cheese Salad, Spring Herb Crepe and Kim Chi Fried Egg to begin with. While I heard the chef call out our orders (since we were that close to the kitchen), I was getting excited. It probably took about 20 mins for our food to come, but they did bring everything together at once. The high of this visit were these dishes - you MUST get the salad and the crepe. The salad was beautifully presented though deconstructed with the biggest serving of goat cheese log I have ever seen. Seriously, you cut into it and it was creamy, so what we did was just mix everything together. It was light and the perfect starter. The crepe was equally delicious, though I wish the crepe itself wasn't too thick. It was filled with different types of mushrooms and that brown butter sauce *chef's kiss*. The Kim chi was good, but was an okay dish for me. I loved how the egg was cooked, and not sure if the intention was to mix everything together and eat it that way. It was during this point I started questioning what type of food this restaurant was serving. We quite literally finished every bit of morsel on these plates, then we ordered our entrees - Sea Scallops a la Plancha and Chatel Wagyu Ribeye. Again, the dishes were beautifully presented but it was at this point where things started dwindling down for us. We wished that the scallops were seared a bit more. It was seared well on one side but not so much on the other side. We were served with 3 big, fresh pieces though so we were happy about that. The black ink gnocchi was a hard miss for me. I didn't like the texture at all. I loved the added crispy sun chokes since the dish needed a texture element. The ribeye was where we had the most issue with. For that price (it was $72 for an 8 oz serving), we expected a bit more. Maybe the term "wagyu" threw us off and expected the best of the best, but the cut we got was just too stringy, which became unappetizing. Thank goodness they had toothpicks in the restroom since some stringy pieces did get stuck in my teeth. The steak was cooked perfect medium rare with grated cheese on top for that salty taste that you want with steak. It was served with the best potato (Alight style maybe?) and a coffee jelly (bitter by itself but tasted amazing with the steak and potato in one bite). The cabbage was cooked well but wish I knew what spice they used since it had a cinnamon-like flavor. We did not opt for dessert, but they were very nice enough to take the time to drop off an anniversary card and gave us a complimentary mango sorbet, which by far is the best sorbet I've ever had since I'm a big mango fan! It was a take on mango sticky rice since it was coated with toasted rice. I expected a bit more from this place considering it's a Michelin recommended restaurant, but unfortunately, did not cut it for me. read more

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From the starters, the pork belly and the winter salad, through the entrees, all the way to the dessert (they are very serious about their sorbets), this was remarkable. We were doing a farewell dinner for my mother who was about to leave the country, and they made sure to make it a special evening for her with a farewell complimentary dessert. read more

Such a treat - havent been back in way to long - might be time to go and drop another small fortune on dinner :-P but seriously the team there really does a good job of making this place a unique neighborhood spot! read more

This is quite the hidden gem. My husband and I had dinner last night. I had the best meal I have ever had in Atlanta. I ordered the trout. It was delicious. He had the bucatini which was also delicious. Our server, Mike, was very attentive and professional. We will ask for him again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We look forward to more trips to Chamblee! read more

Back again and all new dishes!!! I love when restaurants keep it new. It's a reason to come back again and again! Cocktail- a great Thyme - tegreshing but tasted licorice. Everything once again was delicious!!! Farm egg Blackened red snapper Maine lobster risotto This time David was our waiter and he even remembered us!!! Once again excellent service. This place is a hidden gem! read more

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