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Arden

Crown Heights · New American

788 Franklin Avenue, 790, Brooklyn, NY, 11238Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★353 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's inventive and flavorful dishes, including the brick chicken, huevos rancheros, and shrimp and grits, with many highlighting the rotating menu and excellent happy hour. They also mention the well-crafted cocktails and warm, lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the kind, attentive, and knowledgeable staff, who provide excellent service.

Crown Heights New American with weekend heat and cocktails.

Arden is a $$ New American restaurant in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It has logged 2,447 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday midday. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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The experience

Warm eatery featuring wood-fired dishes, plus inventive cocktails and a fun wine list.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Arden is a $$ New American restaurant with a 4.6 Google rating from 401 reviews and a clear neighborhood pull: Blackbird shows 2,447 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as the busiest days. The room comes through in reviews as cozy, festive, and busy even on a random Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviews place Arden firmly in Crown Heights, where diners describe it as a warm neighborhood addition with a cozy, festive feel.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Arden has 2,447 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers rate Arden 4.6 from 401 reviews.
  • Reviews repeatedly call out warm, attentive service.
  • Named dishes in reviews include octopus, fried oysters, pork chop, chicken, fish and chips, and Ahi tuna.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Arden’s Blackbird activity peaks on weekends, but one reviewer found it packed on a random Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Chef’s Select East Coast Oyster

    Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Mignonette

    $3.25
  • Diver Scallop Ceviche

    Passion Fruit & Tomatillo Tiradito-Celery-Red Onion-Avocado-Toasted Coconut (gf)

    $24.00
  • Hidden Fjord Salmon Tartare

    Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette-Avocado Crema-Jalepeno-Wonton Crisps (gf option)

    $17.00
  • Murray's Burrata

    Basil Mint Pesto-Nectarines-Walnuts

    $18.00
  • Baby Gem Lettuce & Red Endive

    Gruyere-Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette-Croutons

    $17.00
  • Muhammara Salad

    Cherry Tomatoes-Cucumbers-Snowpeas- Mediterranean Herbs

    $17.00
  • Broiled East Coast Oysters

    Louisiana Cajun Butter-Garlic-Herbed Breadcrumbs

    $22.00
  • Grilled Spanish Octopus

    Aji Panca Sauce-Kalamata Olive Aioli-Kabocha Pumpkin (gf)

    $27.00
  • Broiled Bone Marrow

    Red Wine Braised Oxtail Marmalade-Horseradish-Grilled Country Bread

    $23.00
  • Cast Iron Gulf Shrimp

    Garlic-Sofrito-Guindilla Peppers-Grilled Country Bread (gf option)

    $19.00
  • Gluten-Free Option

  • Hollander Mussels

    Nduja Butter-Arbol Chili-Grilled Country Bread (gf option)

    $20.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity108
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Flynet check ins

2,447

Neighborhood

Crown Heights

Last 30 days

108 check ins

−54% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Inside Arden

The experience

Warm eatery featuring wood-fired dishes, plus inventive cocktails and a fun wine list.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

353 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Arden

The experience

Warm eatery featuring wood-fired dishes, plus inventive cocktails and a fun wine list.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Arden is a $$ New American restaurant with a 4.6 Google rating from 401 reviews and a clear neighborhood pull: Blackbird shows 2,447 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as the busiest days. The room comes through in reviews as cozy, festive, and busy even on a random Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

353 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Chef’s Select East Coast Oyster

    Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Mignonette

    $3.25
  • Diver Scallop Ceviche

    Passion Fruit & Tomatillo Tiradito-Celery-Red Onion-Avocado-Toasted Coconut (gf)

    $24.00
  • Hidden Fjord Salmon Tartare

    Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette-Avocado Crema-Jalepeno-Wonton Crisps (gf option)

    $17.00
  • Murray's Burrata

    Basil Mint Pesto-Nectarines-Walnuts

    $18.00
  • Baby Gem Lettuce & Red Endive

    Gruyere-Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette-Croutons

    $17.00
  • Muhammara Salad

    Cherry Tomatoes-Cucumbers-Snowpeas- Mediterranean Herbs

    $17.00
  • Broiled East Coast Oysters

    Louisiana Cajun Butter-Garlic-Herbed Breadcrumbs

    $22.00
  • Grilled Spanish Octopus

    Aji Panca Sauce-Kalamata Olive Aioli-Kabocha Pumpkin (gf)

    $27.00
  • Broiled Bone Marrow

    Red Wine Braised Oxtail Marmalade-Horseradish-Grilled Country Bread

    $23.00
  • Cast Iron Gulf Shrimp

    Garlic-Sofrito-Guindilla Peppers-Grilled Country Bread (gf option)

    $19.00
  • Gluten-Free Option

  • Hollander Mussels

    Nduja Butter-Arbol Chili-Grilled Country Bread (gf option)

    $20.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviews place Arden firmly in Crown Heights, where diners describe it as a warm neighborhood addition with a cozy, festive feel.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Arden has 2,447 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers rate Arden 4.6 from 401 reviews.
  • Reviews repeatedly call out warm, attentive service.
  • Named dishes in reviews include octopus, fried oysters, pork chop, chicken, fish and chips, and Ahi tuna.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Arden’s Blackbird activity peaks on weekends, but one reviewer found it packed on a random Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Arden?

Arden has logged 2,447 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Arden busiest?

Arden is busiest on Sunday midday, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Arden serve?

Arden serves New American cuisine.

How expensive is Arden?

Arden is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Arden?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Arden in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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