A restaurant trying to be more than what it actually is? Second visit, first after recomendation, second to give it a second chance. Same impression. Cafe like atmosphere, drinks good and well presented. Wine list adequate. Food: flounder good, veggies cold (table next to us as well), buccatini over spiced to make a statement? Chef came out and did the right thing (from 3 to 4 star reveiw). Good on him! Service as should be expected. Your choise!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Rachel Barber
Phenomenal service from start to finish. The first time I’ve ever seen a bartender come out from behind the bar multiple times to check in and assist the dining room. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel special in my birthday. I would eat every dish we had again and we will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Srikanth Reddy
Amazing food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Siran Tang
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Kovalsky
The Alden has quickly become an anniversary tradition for me and my husband. Jared was, once again, on point with his menu. And on top of the delicious food, the service flowed seamlessly - shout out to Mike!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Rusche
Not ready for prime time.
Justin Eun
Opted for the 3 course Prix Fixe menu at 6:30pm on a Thursday. The amuse bouche was a little confusing but the rest of the foods were for the most part great. Felt as if there was a strong asian influence on many of the dishes which was unexpected but welcomed. The Alden also seems to also enjoy utilizing honey which as a personal preference also worked for me.
Started with the brisket seasoned popcorn which was popular with seemingly everyone at the venue. Then came the amuse bouche which was aesthetic but lacked presence and synergy to me. Bread served with a combination of honey, olive oil, and butter was enjoyable.
First course was Yakiton and the pork belly albeit slightly fattier than I would have preferred it, was still good and cooked well. Shiso and to an extent the cucumber helped cut the fat. The puree stood out but wasn’t necessarily cohesive with the dish. Texture for the entire plate was a bit monotonous with everything being quite soft.
Second course, Carolina Flounder, very mixed feelings. The protein itself wasn’t cooked well and my knife instead of cutting would mash it. The grilled persimmon on the other hand had just the right amount of char and was the standout. Closely following would be the potato. The rest of the ingredients and sauces were just alright.
My guest opted for the chicken katsu which I can whole heartedly state was one of the best katsu dishes in Georgia. To outperform the recent plethora of Katsu specialty restaurants with chicken no less was quite impressive. Would not utilize the sauce as it was far too aggressive but wasn’t necessary anyways with how moist the meat was.
Wrapped up with the Lemon Meringue Tart, which was attractively plated. The cantaloupe sorbet was a wonderful palate cleanser and well balanced in sweetness and mild tartness. Blueberry compote was also enjoyable with a hint of sour that balanced out the richness and sweetness from the meringue.
My guest had the Mint chocolate cake, which utilized a good amount of actual mint that was subtle yet lingering.
Overall a good experience but I would recommend going earlier or when less busy. As service progressed and tables were filled, there was a noticeable increase of waiting time between dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Leigh Heymann
Always seasonal, always very solid, thoughtful, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Trent
What an incredible restaurant! My wife and I recently dined here, and we kicked ourselves for not eating here sooner. Chef Jared Hucks has really made a special place. All of the courses were so unique and exceptional. We’ve never experienced flavors combinations like we did here. The staff was knowledgeable and so attentive. Don’t wait for a special occasion to give this place a try, you won’t regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryant Whelan
Took a few clients for dinner here. Perfect for a group of 5 or 6.
The owner/chef came by to check on us and our server was great.
We did the prix fixe and it was great. Pork belly and wagyu for the win!
Dinner service was excellent. Every plate is thought out, from rich flavors to just right portions. The Wagyu and Coconut Sorbet 100/10 Mike was knowledgeable and made us feel right at home 💕, thanks for an amazing experience Jared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celia Quillian
This was our fourth time dining at The Alden for a special occasion and our second time with Ross as our server. Every visit the food and quality of service gets better and better (and to start it was impeccable!) This time around we did the $65 3 course tasting menu for the first time— it is an incredible value! You can expect a meticulously crafted menu with inventive flavor pairings, great cocktails, fabulous ambiance, and incredible service when you come. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Maples
The food was beautiful, inventive and meticulously prepared. Presentation was excellent, drinks were great, and servers were very knowledgeable. We did the three course prix fixe and the portions were sizeable. We can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacey Thompson
Whatever I write is going to fall far short of our actual experience at this amazing place. 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. 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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Kovalsky
My wife and I absolutely adore this place, and we always make sure to visit for our anniversary. The service is top notch, very attentive; the food is superb and will not disappoint. The chef has an incredible knack for also making food that I may otherwise usually avoid (mushrooms as an example) into extraordinary meals that taste incredible.
Another thing that I very much appreciate of the staff is their willingness to accommodate children, even toddler. My wife and I brought our toddler once, whilst he was mostly fine, one can assume that all infants have a timer until they need to go on walks. Not once did any of them make us feel like we are not welcome, or we should hurry up. I cannot recommend this place enough.
A restaurant trying to be more than what it actually is? Second visit, first after recomendation, second to give it a second chance. Same impression. Cafe like atmosphere, drinks good and well presented. Wine list adequate. Food: flounder good, veggies cold (table next to us as well), buccatini over spiced to make a statement? Chef came out and did the right thing (from 3 to 4 star reveiw). Good on him! Service as should be expected. Your choise!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Phenomenal service from start to finish. The first time I’ve ever seen a bartender come out from behind the bar multiple times to check in and assist the dining room. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel special in my birthday. I would eat every dish we had again and we will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Alden has quickly become an anniversary tradition for me and my husband. Jared was, once again, on point with his menu. And on top of the delicious food, the service flowed seamlessly - shout out to Mike!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not ready for prime time.
Opted for the 3 course Prix Fixe menu at 6:30pm on a Thursday. The amuse bouche was a little confusing but the rest of the foods were for the most part great. Felt as if there was a strong asian influence on many of the dishes which was unexpected but welcomed. The Alden also seems to also enjoy utilizing honey which as a personal preference also worked for me.
Started with the brisket seasoned popcorn which was popular with seemingly everyone at the venue. Then came the amuse bouche which was aesthetic but lacked presence and synergy to me. Bread served with a combination of honey, olive oil, and butter was enjoyable.
First course was Yakiton and the pork belly albeit slightly fattier than I would have preferred it, was still good and cooked well. Shiso and to an extent the cucumber helped cut the fat. The puree stood out but wasn’t necessarily cohesive with the dish. Texture for the entire plate was a bit monotonous with everything being quite soft.
Second course, Carolina Flounder, very mixed feelings. The protein itself wasn’t cooked well and my knife instead of cutting would mash it. The grilled persimmon on the other hand had just the right amount of char and was the standout. Closely following would be the potato. The rest of the ingredients and sauces were just alright.
My guest opted for the chicken katsu which I can whole heartedly state was one of the best katsu dishes in Georgia. To outperform the recent plethora of Katsu specialty restaurants with chicken no less was quite impressive. Would not utilize the sauce as it was far too aggressive but wasn’t necessary anyways with how moist the meat was.
Wrapped up with the Lemon Meringue Tart, which was attractively plated. The cantaloupe sorbet was a wonderful palate cleanser and well balanced in sweetness and mild tartness. Blueberry compote was also enjoyable with a hint of sour that balanced out the richness and sweetness from the meringue.
My guest had the Mint chocolate cake, which utilized a good amount of actual mint that was subtle yet lingering.
Overall a good experience but I would recommend going earlier or when less busy. As service progressed and tables were filled, there was a noticeable increase of waiting time between dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always seasonal, always very solid, thoughtful, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an incredible restaurant! My wife and I recently dined here, and we kicked ourselves for not eating here sooner. Chef Jared Hucks has really made a special place. All of the courses were so unique and exceptional. We’ve never experienced flavors combinations like we did here. The staff was knowledgeable and so attentive. Don’t wait for a special occasion to give this place a try, you won’t regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Took a few clients for dinner here. Perfect for a group of 5 or 6.
The owner/chef came by to check on us and our server was great.
We did the prix fixe and it was great. Pork belly and wagyu for the win!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Dinner service was excellent. Every plate is thought out, from rich flavors to just right portions.
The Wagyu and Coconut Sorbet 100/10
Mike was knowledgeable and made us feel right at home 💕, thanks for an amazing experience Jared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our fourth time dining at The Alden for a special occasion and our second time with Ross as our server. Every visit the food and quality of service gets better and better (and to start it was impeccable!) This time around we did the $65 3 course tasting menu for the first time— it is an incredible value! You can expect a meticulously crafted menu with inventive flavor pairings, great cocktails, fabulous ambiance, and incredible service when you come. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was beautiful, inventive and meticulously prepared. Presentation was excellent, drinks were great, and servers were very knowledgeable. We did the three course prix fixe and the portions were sizeable. We can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whatever I write is going to fall far short of our actual experience at this amazing place. 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.
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I absolutely adore this place, and we always make sure to visit for our anniversary. The service is top notch, very attentive; the food is superb and will not disappoint. The chef has an incredible knack for also making food that I may otherwise usually avoid (mushrooms as an example) into extraordinary meals that taste incredible.
Another thing that I very much appreciate of the staff is their willingness to accommodate children, even toddler. My wife and I brought our toddler once, whilst he was mostly fine, one can assume that all infants have a timer until they need to go on walks. Not once did any of them make us feel like we are not welcome, or we should hurry up. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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