The Alden
American restaurant · Dunwoody Forest ·
Seasonal a la carte & tasting menus with inventive mushroom dishes
Seasonal a la carte & tasting menus with inventive mushroom dishes
"If you find yourself outside the perimeter, hungry, and want to eat somewhere without a buffet line or the words “never ending pasta bowl” on the menu, head to The Alden in Chamblee. Not too far from Buckhead, this upscale Mediterranean and American restaurant serves small plates and a variety of shareable entrees, like harissa shrimp and grits and basil-cured salmon with onion marmalade. Stop by for a glass of wine at the bar, or for Thursday lunch on the patio outside." - team infatuation
"The Alden comes from Atlanta native and chef Jared Hucks. The restaurant serves dishes on its dinner menu like Maine sea scallops, sweet breads, tortellini primavera, and lavender-baked chicken. But for something truly special, consider reserving a seven-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings at the chef’s counter." - Eater Staff
"The Alden is a splurge-worthy spot in Atlanta. The Michelin-recommended place comes from Atlanta native and chef Jared Hucks. The restaurant serves dishes on its dinner menu like Maine sea scallops, sweet breads, yellowfin tuna, and rack of lamb. But for something truly special, consider reserving a seven-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings at the chef’s counter. The restaurant also hosts cooking classes led by Hucks that showcase seasonal produce and demonstrations on how to use them." - Eater Staff
"Warm, attentive service and a sexy, upscale dining room make The Alden a natural choice for a night out. It's the kind of place where plush leather banquettes invite guests to linger a bit longer. Atlanta native Chef Jared Huck is running the show, and his vision internationally inspired cooking is unique. Some dishes might not read regional, but local ingredients and flair ensure pride of place. Case in point? The deliciously gamey knobs of lamb bathed in a white gravy with pink peppercorns. Hot and sour red snapper is Asian inspired but locally sourced, resulting in an elegant but approachable dish. Finish with ruby red grapefruit curd over tandoori shortbread crumbs sided by a scoop of vanilla gelato with beet-hibiscus sauce." - Michelin Inspector
"Chef Jared Hucks, owner of The Alden in Sandy Springs, points out that cooks who use specialty ingredients and buy smaller quantities don’t benefit from the bulk discounts restaurants get on produce; the venue also runs recurring events like First Thursday, which offers a five-course tasting for $125 as a lower-cost alternative to its usual seven-course $175 tasting." - Su-Jit Lin