We chose Arden for a simple NYE dinner and we're pleasantly surprised that it was much more than that. The oysters were mellow, but the bass ceviche with nuclear cham is required as is the polenta. The Coquito was anglacized. I enjoyed the filet with snow crab Oscar, but the Octopus was the stand out (they know their seafood). See you all soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Gall
There is a trend going around on Reddit that asks, “What is the most mediocre and expensive restaurant to send my worst enemy?”. I believe that Arden is a solid choice. They were extremely stingy with their drink pours (expensive tho), extremely stingy with flavor (expensive tho), and stingy with their safety (tea candle lighting + packed like sardines = dangerous). It felt like someone that took one culinary class in high school was given a million dollars and told to make a restaurant with no supervision. Extremely reluctant to even hand over my card for what has been the worst meal I’ve had in NYC. For having eaten there for NYE, kinda the perfect representation of 2025.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Melissa June
I always find myself coming back to Arden when I’m in the neighborhood. Everything is GREAT! The food, drinks, staff. Incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Chastang
shrimp and grits came out fast and were very tasty! Staff were very busy so was a somewhat impersonal experience. But still a great spot and would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bryan Roman
Excellent. The menu changes often. The staff and service is great. One of the best spots on Franklin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Tsang
We came for thanksgiving dinner and left very satisfied. The pork chop was especially good. While the turkey I had was a tinge dry, the accompanying sides were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
David Wills
The burger on its own is worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amy McCloskey
Inventive, deeply flavorful, well-balanced dishes to excite most any palate. I've only been once, but went with friends who'd been multiple times and we ordered a wide range of apps and entrees to share. Not a dud in the bunch (though I'll admit the duck special had a bit too much chew for my taste).
I hear their menu changes regularly, so naming specific things might be just a tease, but my favorites were the brick chicken (cracklingly crispy skin and the white beans were a perfect compliment), the Thai duck larb lettuce cups (the addition of pineapple was a sweet surprise), the roasted Brussels sprouts (nuoc cham caramel sauce!!), and the Tuscan potatoes (perfectly crisp/creamy).
As with many good restaurants these days the menu is complete with allergy and gluten info (lots of gluten free options), and as you'd expect, the prices reflect the care they take.
I only rated 4 stars for atmosphere as it's a bit noisy (tables are close), and we were right by the door which had no barrier to the late fall chill wind (though it did close swiftly).
Staff was attentive and equally speedy, and when the owner is right there, collecting plates and chatting with folks, you know you're in a place that cares.
Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Yes! Special occasions only? No. I want to go back and try new things. Bathrooms? Clean. Noisy? Yes, but not deafening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roxane Duchamp
Its been about four months since i was there but from what i can remember everything i tasted was great. The proprietor and workers show exceptional kindness. They offer friendly help with a relaxed mood. The quality never wavers. This spot earns my suggestion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
SLS2189
My go to neighborhood restaurant. Always creative and delicious with the regular menu and daily specials - and attention to detail in cocktails and wine. AMAZING happy hour and a great team.
Food was simple, nutritious, and delicious. Will most definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess Shen
a lovely small neighborhood restaurant with great drinks and the food was all very flavorful! We got the beef shoulder as our main with a side of brussels, and for starters we did salmon tartare, bone marrow, and pork belly. they also gave us a complementary bok choy dish which I loved the flavor of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jessie McIsaac
Happy hour deal is amazing!! I love the rotating cocktails
Karlie Arkin
Arden is darling. Small and personal. We had fried olives (because, what?) and they were good. Kind of lost their oliveyness with the light breading and frying. And the Emotional Rescue cocktails - Delicious. A cod special with mushrooms and eggplant and curry. And the Roasted Hen of the Woods mushroom dish. Everything was beautiful, balanced, had a lot of mmmmmmm going on. Also, super cute journals carried the check to the table, with comments and drawings. Very fun. We would def go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregory Lockard
We are so lucky to have a restaurant this wonderful in our neighborhood! Great atmosphere and fabulous staff-- the food and the service are both impeccable!
We chose Arden for a simple NYE dinner and we're pleasantly surprised that it was much more than that. The oysters were mellow, but the bass ceviche with nuclear cham is required as is the polenta. The Coquito was anglacized. I enjoyed the filet with snow crab Oscar, but the Octopus was the stand out (they know their seafood). See you all soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There is a trend going around on Reddit that asks, “What is the most mediocre and expensive restaurant to send my worst enemy?”. I believe that Arden is a solid choice. They were extremely stingy with their drink pours (expensive tho), extremely stingy with flavor (expensive tho), and stingy with their safety (tea candle lighting + packed like sardines = dangerous). It felt like someone that took one culinary class in high school was given a million dollars and told to make a restaurant with no supervision. Extremely reluctant to even hand over my card for what has been the worst meal I’ve had in NYC. For having eaten there for NYE, kinda the perfect representation of 2025.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I always find myself coming back to Arden when I’m in the neighborhood. Everything is GREAT! The food, drinks, staff. Incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shrimp and grits came out fast and were very tasty! Staff were very busy so was a somewhat impersonal experience. But still a great spot and would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent. The menu changes often. The staff and service is great. One of the best spots on Franklin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for thanksgiving dinner and left very satisfied. The pork chop was especially good. While the turkey I had was a tinge dry, the accompanying sides were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The burger on its own is worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Inventive, deeply flavorful, well-balanced dishes to excite most any palate. I've only been once, but went with friends who'd been multiple times and we ordered a wide range of apps and entrees to share. Not a dud in the bunch (though I'll admit the duck special had a bit too much chew for my taste).
I hear their menu changes regularly, so naming specific things might be just a tease, but my favorites were the brick chicken (cracklingly crispy skin and the white beans were a perfect compliment), the Thai duck larb lettuce cups (the addition of pineapple was a sweet surprise), the roasted Brussels sprouts (nuoc cham caramel sauce!!), and the Tuscan potatoes (perfectly crisp/creamy).
As with many good restaurants these days the menu is complete with allergy and gluten info (lots of gluten free options), and as you'd expect, the prices reflect the care they take.
I only rated 4 stars for atmosphere as it's a bit noisy (tables are close), and we were right by the door which had no barrier to the late fall chill wind (though it did close swiftly).
Staff was attentive and equally speedy, and when the owner is right there, collecting plates and chatting with folks, you know you're in a place that cares.
Expensive? Yes.
Worth it? Yes!
Special occasions only? No. I want to go back and try new things.
Bathrooms? Clean.
Noisy? Yes, but not deafening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its been about four months since i was there but from what i can remember everything i tasted was great. The proprietor and workers show exceptional kindness. They offer friendly help with a relaxed mood. The quality never wavers. This spot earns my suggestion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
My go to neighborhood restaurant. Always creative and delicious with the regular menu and daily specials - and attention to detail in cocktails and wine. AMAZING happy hour and a great team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was simple, nutritious, and delicious. Will most definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
a lovely small neighborhood restaurant with great drinks and the food was all very flavorful! We got the beef shoulder as our main with a side of brussels, and for starters we did salmon tartare, bone marrow, and pork belly. they also gave us a complementary bok choy dish which I loved the flavor of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Happy hour deal is amazing!! I love the rotating cocktails
Arden is darling. Small and personal.
We had fried olives (because, what?) and they were good. Kind of lost their oliveyness with the light breading and frying.
And the Emotional Rescue cocktails -
Delicious.
A cod special with mushrooms and eggplant and curry. And the Roasted Hen of the Woods mushroom dish. Everything was beautiful, balanced, had a lot of mmmmmmm going on.
Also, super cute journals carried the check to the table, with comments and drawings. Very fun.
We would def go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are so lucky to have a restaurant this wonderful in our neighborhood! Great atmosphere and fabulous staff-- the food and the service are both impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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