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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.
Reply from Arden
2025.12.08
Michelle. Please come back soon so that myself and my business partner can introduce ourselves to you. Mark and Scott.
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.
Reply from Arden
2025.11.25
Amy. We certainly appreciate this and we hope that you become a regular. Mark and Scott
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.
Reply from Arden
2025.11.12
Roxanne. Your kindness is appreciated. Thank you for coming again. Mark and Scott
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.
Reply from Arden
2025.09.27
Jess. We definitely look forward to your next visit. Mark and Scott
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.
Reply from Arden
2025.09.26
Karlie. We enjoyed having you. Mark and Scott
