Arden is a seasonal American restaurant in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights that highlights a wood-fired grill and a globally inspired menu rooted in local ingredients. Founded by veterans of The Mermaid Inn, it offers inventive dishes blending multicultural flavors, from Vietnamese hamachi crudo to Moroccan-spiced chicken, alongside a curated cocktail program that nods to the space’s rum bar history. The venue fosters community connection through local art, hiring, and events, creating a vibrant neighborhood dining experience.
            
            
        Drink Specials
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              Painkiller (Rum-Coconut-Pineapple-Orange-Nutmeg) $11.00
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              Pilsner de Jour Rotating Selection Draft $6.00
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              Red, White, & Rose Wines $8.00
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              Surfin Bird (Tequila-Grapefruit-Lime-Cinnamon-Blue Spirulina) $11.00
 
Food Specials
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              Salmon Tartare Crispy Shallot-Cucumber-Radish-Mint-Mustard Lime Dressing $11.00
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              Fried Castelvetrano Olives Cayenne $9.00
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              788 Smash Burger Slider American Cheese-Kimchi Slaw-Red Eye Mayo $7.00
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              Crab Cake Slider Vinegar Slaw-Tomato-Creole Tartare Sauce $10.00
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              Watermelon Salad Whipped Feta-Pickled Rind-Sumac Vinaigrette $12.00
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              Chef’s Select East Coast Oyster Classic Mignonette $2.00
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              Popcorn Shrimp Lettuce Cups Serrano Lime Dressing $12.00
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              Arden Burger & HH Beer American Cheese-House Pickle-Red Eye Mayo-Kimchi Slaw-Salt & Vinegar Fries $23.00
 
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Highlights
- Seasonal, globally influenced menu featuring a wood-fired grill and locally sourced ingredients.
 - Innovative cocktail program incorporating fresh herbs and unique infusions, inspired by the former Glady’s Rum Bar.
 - Art-filled space showcasing murals and works by local artists, enhancing the neighborhood vibe.
 
Important Details
- Reservations recommended for dinner service.
 - Happy hour offered daily from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
 - Located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn near Prospect Park.
 
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