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Arden

Crown Heights · New American

788 Franklin Avenue, 790, New York, 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.

Busy New American spot with cocktails, brunch, and real weekend data.

Arden is a $$ New American restaurant in Crown Heights, New York. It has logged 2,410 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 30d ago

Why go

Arden is a $$ New American spot with a 4.6 Google rating across 394 reviews, and the highlighted guest language is consistent: cozy, busy, friendly, and flavor-forward. One Tuesday visitor found the room packed and listed the octopus, fried oysters, pork chop, chicken, and fish and chips in a meal they called “10/10”; another described it as a local hang for brunch, dinner, cocktails, and a changing menu.

Blackbird data shows Arden has logged 2,410 on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as its busiest days. It reads like a busy neighborhood restaurant—welcoming enough for a casual brunch, well-liked for dinner and drinks, and busy enough that planning ahead is smart.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

  • Arden has 2,410 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google users rate Arden 4.6 from 394 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews point to brunch, dinner, cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere.
  • One review praised the changing menu as “consistently tasty.”
editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Arden’s Blackbird activity is weekend-heavy: Saturday and Sunday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 30d 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 30d 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

Activity153
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Flynet check ins

2,410

Neighborhood

Crown Heights

Last 30 days

153 check ins

−32% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 17Oct 16

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Fridaytoday
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 30d ago

Review signal

4.7

353 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Guide

Inside Arden

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Why go

Arden is a $$ New American spot with a 4.6 Google rating across 394 reviews, and the highlighted guest language is consistent: cozy, busy, friendly, and flavor-forward. One Tuesday visitor found the room packed and listed the octopus, fried oysters, pork chop, chicken, and fish and chips in a meal they called “10/10”; another described it as a local hang for brunch, dinner, cocktails, and a changing menu.

Blackbird data shows Arden has logged 2,410 on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as its busiest days. It reads like a busy neighborhood restaurant—welcoming enough for a casual brunch, well-liked for dinner and drinks, and busy enough that planning ahead is smart.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Review signal

4.7

353 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 30d 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 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

  • Arden has 2,410 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google users rate Arden 4.6 from 394 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews point to brunch, dinner, cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere.
  • One review praised the changing menu as “consistently tasty.”
editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Arden’s Blackbird activity is weekend-heavy: Saturday and Sunday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 30d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Arden?

Arden has logged 2,410 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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