Arden
Arden is the first restaurant from veterans Mark Mata and Scott Dansby. Mark and Scott first met at the East Village Mermaid Inn in 2012, where their partnership in running the restaurant fostered a kinship focused on great service, a fun inventive menu, and memorable experience for their guests and staff alike. They are excited to bring this passion to their new project, Arden. Arden is located in the heart of Crown Heights Brooklyn near the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Museum, and Prospect Park. Our locally focused globally conscious menu changes with the season and highlights our wood fire grill. We have a full bar, inventive cocktails and a fun wine list.
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Laniya Murray-Harrell
βThoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here. Staff is attentive and welcoming. My server chose my drink for me and upsold me on their Ahi tuna special. Both were AMAZING. I grew up in this neighborhood, I think this place is a good addition to the community. Many cultural dishes on the menu that I can't wait to come back and try. Great happy hour as well!β
McKeith
βWhat an exceptional brunch experience. The cocktails were outstanding, with playful names inspired by music icons--one after my favorite Beyonce track, Alien Superstar, and another, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, honoring the infectious Selena hit. Each drink was superb, with a subtly botanical character that felt especially fitting given the restaurant's proximity to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. For brunch, I enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros and the French toast. The Huevos Rancheros featured perfectly cooked short rib, which proved to be the highlight of the dish. The French toast struck a harmonious balance between sweet and savory; fresh blueberries and raspberries, paired with a delicate caramel drizzle, eliminated any need for syrup. I also sampled the shrimp and grits, which were equally impressive. Even before tasting the shrimp itself, the rich flavor of the seafood infused the grits beautifully. The shrimp were plump, generously portioned, and cooked to perfection. The staff were exceptionally kind, attentive, and worked seamlessly as a team. I was fortunate to meet one of the owners, whose humility and graciousness left a lasting impression. I look forward to returning to explore the upcoming seasonal menuβ
Georgia Evelyn
βThis is a very special restaurant we've been for brunch and dinner and loved both. They do a great happy hour too. The breakfast sandwich for brunch and bone marrow at dinner are my absolute favorites. But what I love best is their wine list! I always leave myself in the hands of one of the fantastic owners and we have enjoyed some really stand out glasses of wine. We will be back again for sure.β
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