Amazing atmosphere and presentation. The food was an excellent experience of many different flavors combined in a unique way. Very delicious and one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service was exceptional and friendly. Can’t wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara
Came here with my family on one of my birthdays. The dishes were very creative and tasted good. The service was awesome. They checked on us a good handful of times. They even wrote me a hand written card for my birthday! I’ll never forget my experience there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keturah Malaykhan
I was extremely disappointed with my visit to The Alden. I have had many multi-course dining experiences, but this was by far the lowest on my list and it was mainly due to the value for the cost. The food is decent, but not worth the price. I requested a pescatarian meal and learned later on in the meal that one of the dishes I had already consumed had chicken stock as a base - WHY would you serve someone who is pescatarian something with chicken stock?! Also, the vegan offerings just didn't seem up to par for the experience this place promises. The vegan replacements made were subpar to other restaurants that make vegan accommodations and in some cases the replacements made just didn't make sense flavor-wise. We came to celebrate a birthday and that was barely acknowledged.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Charles Turner
My parents took me out for dinner at The Alden for my Birthday on 10/26/24. My father saw the chef on the GPB show Crossroads and shared how happy he was to try the restaurant with every staff who would listen. We were 30 minutes early for our reservation but the staff were able to seat us, behind the entrance door, in the empty restaurant. There atmosphere was perfect and the staff were friendly but we're quickly had issues with our orders being timely delivered with little to no checking in to see how we were doing. Our water order was taken as soon as we were sat but was not delivered for 10 minutes. Our cocktail order came after our appetizers were delivered. As The Alden became packed for Saturday night, service further deteriorated. My parent's food came out about 10 minutes before mine but their meals were more warm than hot. They felt compelled to share their small, barely warm meals with me as I waited for my meal and they had finished their meals when my meal finally arrived (hot at least). Our server never checked up on us so we had to flag him down to order additional drinks. A bottle of wine that we ordered when my parents received their meals we were told was out of stock right after I received my meal and no one bothered to refill our waters so I found myself without a drink for most of my meal. The Alden did comp my late meal and apologized for the poor service. The food was delicious and well presented but the portions were small and needed more attentive expo service to get to the table hot. Overall, we were left disappointed with our service and would not recommend The Alden.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Ashley Brown
If you haven’t had a chance to experience this restaurant you should.
Food: well balanced. Flavorful. Artistic. The menu changes quite frequently, which (imo) is decadent. We ordered 2 apps, 3 different entrees, 1 dessert and several alchy bevs. Apps: We ordered the Autumn Salad and Green Egg and Lamb Belly. Salad was a great mixture between savory and sweet. I’m usually not a fan of fruit in my salad but they did a good job of making sure the sweetness wasn’t too overwhelming and I enjoyed it. The green egg dish was basically a unique twist on a carbonara pasta. The past was made in house and it was perfectly al dente. The egg was a nice touch. Lamb was tender and well seasoned. The cheese, fresh mint and fresh basil was the chefs kiss. Loved that all the produce served with both dishes was locally sourced.
Entrees: We ordered the Jerk Fla Red Snapper, Scallops Tom kha, and Chantel Wagyu. I believe all ingredients, including the meat, were locally sourced. The scallops were a wonderful balance between savory, creamy, spicy and a slight bit of bitterness. I personally ordered the scallops and I’m happy with my choice. The Wagyu was excellent. It was tender and so well balanced with fresh peppers and sauce. I’m not a steak person but this dish was my second favorite. The snapper was good and wasn’t over cooked. Flavor was light and the texture heavier. It was giving comfort food. You honestly can’t wrong with any dish.
Dessert: Apple cobbler. It was a deconstructed apple cobbler. It was so beautiful I didn’t want to eat it lol. But I did and it was delicious!
Drinks: we ordered wine, the thc drink, espresso, and a port wine. 10/10.
Service: We had the pleasure of being served by Ross. He was lovely, friendly, and he has quite a talent at explaining the food. He was the chefs kiss to our entire dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Generallygenna
Had a phenomenal time here celebrating my best friend’s birthday. We did the chef’s tasting menu and every dish was amazing! The staff also gave her a birthday surprise and made her day even more special. Also the chefs were able to create vegan dishes for me for each course. Would absolutely recommend The Alden for any special occasions that you have coming up!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonal Oza
Had a wonderful dining experience at the Alden. The watermelon salad was a unique blend of juicy, fresh fruit and tangy flavors (they grill it and then dehydrate it?, believe). The pasta dish was mushroom forward and the sauce was light but packed with flavor. The matcha cake was light, airy and the accompanying yuzu cream was absolutely delicious. It was a pleasant surprise that the menu was vegetarian friendly! Additionally, the staff were welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Knowlton
My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic time at The Alden to celebrate our anniversary. The delicious food was creatively and expertly prepared, Andres took great care of us and added to the welcoming vibe, and Max at the bar who is clearly passionate about his role made perfect wine pairings. Chef Jared has every reason to be proud of what his team is creating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B F
Very impressed.First time here. Service. Food. Atmosphere all top notch. True farm to table experience with chef prepared meals. The chocolate dessert was an elevated experience. My one complaint was with the old fashioned. Please use big ricks. For $27, I don’t want a watered down drink filled with ice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
elise simmons
Great atmosphere! Chef Jared visited our table a couple of times to check on us. The food was amazing. We will definitely be back to this local gem.
This was my second visit and I was again impressed by the attention to detail and the creativity of the dishes. This is a unique experience because of the originality and artistic presentation of each plate. The mushroom lasagna was the highlight. Deconstructed lasagna and nothing like what you'd expect. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the varied North Georgia sourced mushrooms were perfect. I was surprised at how well the sweet potato fit in the dish. This is a fun dining experience. I look forward to returning on a special occasion for the Chef's tasting menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Wong
The Alden is an unpretentious restaurant, with an open kitchen where guests can see the incredibly talented yet humble Chef Jared Hucks and his team at work. Every dish is lovingly, thoughtfully and artfully curated, with local and seasonal ingredients, inspired by Chef Jared's global experience and immense creativity. Dining at The Alden is like taking a delightful global culinary journey! I was lucky to be there on a night when Chef Jared was debuting a new dish; the Hot and Sour Tomato Noodle (see picture) was full of unexpected surprises that delighted my eyes, nose, mouth, and tastebuds. My mouth is watering as I am writing this review! Chef, I’m going to have to come back and enjoy it again the next time I am in town! If you have not yet been to The Alden, I highly recommend it! Try the tasting menu with seating at the counter where you can get a front-row experience of Chef Jared and his team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Springer Mtn Chicken Katsu, Maine Sea Scallops, Bangs Island Mussels Au Gratin, Border Springs Rack of Lamb, Smoked Brasstown Coulette Steak, Crispy Veal Sweetbreads & Sea Scallops
Tina Barks
What a wonderfully unexpected joy! The food and service were absolutely amazing. The heart and soul truly shined through. Max was honestly the highlight of our experience. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis Aurich
Food tasting is great! Outstanding customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela
We frequent 4.5 -5 star fine dining 2 times a week. The Alden has by far the most delicious and beautiful dishes we have ever had. Servers were wonderful and very nice valet service. We ate Peach salads, grouper, yellow fin tuna, Mushroom crepe. The jiggly cake was fantastic. Our new favorite place!
Amazing atmosphere and presentation. The food was an excellent experience of many different flavors combined in a unique way. Very delicious and one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service was exceptional and friendly. Can’t wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here with my family on one of my birthdays. The dishes were very creative and tasted good. The service was awesome. They checked on us a good handful of times. They even wrote me a hand written card for my birthday! I’ll never forget my experience there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was extremely disappointed with my visit to The Alden. I have had many multi-course dining experiences, but this was by far the lowest on my list and it was mainly due to the value for the cost. The food is decent, but not worth the price. I requested a pescatarian meal and learned later on in the meal that one of the dishes I had already consumed had chicken stock as a base - WHY would you serve someone who is pescatarian something with chicken stock?! Also, the vegan offerings just didn't seem up to par for the experience this place promises. The vegan replacements made were subpar to other restaurants that make vegan accommodations and in some cases the replacements made just didn't make sense flavor-wise. We came to celebrate a birthday and that was barely acknowledged.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
My parents took me out for dinner at The Alden for my Birthday on 10/26/24. My father saw the chef on the GPB show Crossroads and shared how happy he was to try the restaurant with every staff who would listen. We were 30 minutes early for our reservation but the staff were able to seat us, behind the entrance door, in the empty restaurant. There atmosphere was perfect and the staff were friendly but we're quickly had issues with our orders being timely delivered with little to no checking in to see how we were doing. Our water order was taken as soon as we were sat but was not delivered for 10 minutes. Our cocktail order came after our appetizers were delivered. As The Alden became packed for Saturday night, service further deteriorated. My parent's food came out about 10 minutes before mine but their meals were more warm than hot. They felt compelled to share their small, barely warm meals with me as I waited for my meal and they had finished their meals when my meal finally arrived (hot at least). Our server never checked up on us so we had to flag him down to order additional drinks. A bottle of wine that we ordered when my parents received their meals we were told was out of stock right after I received my meal and no one bothered to refill our waters so I found myself without a drink for most of my meal. The Alden did comp my late meal and apologized for the poor service. The food was delicious and well presented but the portions were small and needed more attentive expo service to get to the table hot. Overall, we were left disappointed with our service and would not recommend The Alden.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
If you haven’t had a chance to experience this restaurant you should.
Food: well balanced. Flavorful. Artistic. The menu changes quite frequently, which (imo) is decadent. We ordered 2 apps, 3 different entrees, 1 dessert and several alchy bevs.
Apps: We ordered the Autumn Salad and Green Egg and Lamb Belly. Salad was a great mixture between savory and sweet. I’m usually not a fan of fruit in my salad but they did a good job of making sure the sweetness wasn’t too overwhelming and I enjoyed it. The green egg dish was basically a unique twist on a carbonara pasta. The past was made in house and it was perfectly al dente. The egg was a nice touch. Lamb was tender and well seasoned. The cheese, fresh mint and fresh basil was the chefs kiss. Loved that all the produce served with both dishes was locally sourced.
Entrees: We ordered the Jerk Fla Red Snapper, Scallops Tom kha, and Chantel Wagyu. I believe all ingredients, including the meat, were locally sourced. The scallops were a wonderful balance between savory, creamy, spicy and a slight bit of bitterness. I personally ordered the scallops and I’m happy with my choice. The Wagyu was excellent. It was tender and so well balanced with fresh peppers and sauce. I’m not a steak person but this dish was my second favorite. The snapper was good and wasn’t over cooked. Flavor was light and the texture heavier. It was giving comfort food. You honestly can’t wrong with any dish.
Dessert: Apple cobbler. It was a deconstructed apple cobbler. It was so beautiful I didn’t want to eat it lol. But I did and it was delicious!
Drinks: we ordered wine, the thc drink, espresso, and a port wine. 10/10.
Service: We had the pleasure of being served by Ross. He was lovely, friendly, and he has quite a talent at explaining the food. He was the chefs kiss to our entire dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a phenomenal time here celebrating my best friend’s birthday. We did the chef’s tasting menu and every dish was amazing! The staff also gave her a birthday surprise and made her day even more special. Also the chefs were able to create vegan dishes for me for each course. Would absolutely recommend The Alden for any special occasions that you have coming up!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful dining experience at the Alden. The watermelon salad was a unique blend of juicy, fresh fruit and tangy flavors (they grill it and then dehydrate it?, believe). The pasta dish was mushroom forward and the sauce was light but packed with flavor. The matcha cake was light, airy and the accompanying yuzu cream was absolutely delicious. It was a pleasant surprise that the menu was vegetarian friendly! Additionally, the staff were welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic time at The Alden to celebrate our anniversary. The delicious food was creatively and expertly prepared, Andres took great care of us and added to the welcoming vibe, and Max at the bar who is clearly passionate about his role made perfect wine pairings. Chef Jared has every reason to be proud of what his team is creating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very impressed.First time here. Service. Food. Atmosphere all top notch. True farm to table experience with chef prepared meals.
The chocolate dessert was an elevated experience.
My one complaint was with the old fashioned. Please use big ricks. For $27, I don’t want a watered down drink filled with ice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere! Chef Jared visited our table a couple of times to check on us. The food was amazing. We will definitely be back to this local gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was my second visit and I was again impressed by the attention to detail and the creativity of the dishes. This is a unique experience because of the originality and artistic presentation of each plate. The mushroom lasagna was the highlight. Deconstructed lasagna and nothing like what you'd expect. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the varied North Georgia sourced mushrooms were perfect. I was surprised at how well the sweet potato fit in the dish. This is a fun dining experience. I look forward to returning on a special occasion for the Chef's tasting menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Alden is an unpretentious restaurant, with an open kitchen where guests can see the incredibly talented yet humble Chef Jared Hucks and his team at work. Every dish is lovingly, thoughtfully and artfully curated, with local and seasonal ingredients, inspired by Chef Jared's global experience and immense creativity. Dining at The Alden is like taking a delightful global culinary journey! I was lucky to be there on a night when Chef Jared was debuting a new dish; the Hot and Sour Tomato Noodle (see picture) was full of unexpected surprises that delighted my eyes, nose, mouth, and tastebuds. My mouth is watering as I am writing this review! Chef, I’m going to have to come back and enjoy it again the next time I am in town! If you have not yet been to The Alden, I highly recommend it! Try the tasting menu with seating at the counter where you can get a front-row experience of Chef Jared and his team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Springer Mtn Chicken Katsu, Maine Sea Scallops, Bangs Island Mussels Au Gratin, Border Springs Rack of Lamb, Smoked Brasstown Coulette Steak, Crispy Veal Sweetbreads & Sea Scallops
What a wonderfully unexpected joy! The food and service were absolutely amazing. The heart and soul truly shined through. Max was honestly the highlight of our experience. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food tasting is great! Outstanding customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We frequent 4.5 -5 star fine dining 2 times a week. The Alden has by far the most delicious and beautiful dishes we have ever had. Servers were wonderful and very nice valet service.
We ate Peach salads, grouper, yellow fin tuna,
Mushroom crepe. The jiggly cake was fantastic. Our new favorite place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sorbet
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