Arden Restaurant

Arden Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   jenny VIP

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I recently visited the restaurant for my daughter’s birthday celebration, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We chose this venue primarily for its attractive flower decorations. However, when we arrived, the hostess led us to a table in a less decorated area instead of the well-appointed interior we expected—even though there were plenty of empty tables for two, yet she refused to seat us there. When I asked if we could be seated in the nicer section, she said we would have to wait. After inquiring whether a special request was needed, she explained no. This explanation didn’t sit well, especially since we were there to celebrate my daughter’s sweet 16. It felt as if only certain guests might get to enjoy the more beautifully decorated area, and I believe this treatment points to possible discrimination. Although the service was good, the food was quite average and the menu selection was mediocre. If you’re visiting primarily for the ambience, it might be enjoyable—just be sure to confirm your seating. As for me, I wouldn’t return.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   It was really disappointing experience , we came on time for our reservation and we had to wait 20 minutes to be then pointed a table that was on a way of everything , asked for a change they accommodated . When we were seated we didn’t get menu for another 10 minutes , at that point we are 40 minutes post our reservation time with nothing on the table . We were still waiting for anyone to attend when there is a guy working there and wandering around and not even paying attention. When our waitress came she was nice , I ordered salad with chicken and my friend ordered breakfast plate . My salad came with no chicken in sight and when asked I was explained that the chicken comes separately . The salad had so much pickled onion I wasn’t able to finish it . The waitress apologized for the salad and chicken situation and brought my friend a bday croissant which was the nice gesture, she was actually the best out of this whole experience . The place is super loud with overflow of fake flowers everywhere , this whole restaurant is overstimulating and underwhelming .
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Palm Springs1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was beautiful! I loved all of the amazing flowers & plant decor. Bathrooms were clean and just as beautiful. However, the food was sub-par for this type of restaurant. In addition, the food was served cold. To top this off, the waiter serving the table was rarely around and took forever to produce a check. Because of this, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.
   

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   Tricia

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s a beautiful restaurant but I thought the food was just ok. I wouldn’t go back.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is cute. Fun and girlie with many tables of filled with ladies for Sunday Brunch celebrating birthdays, bridal parties, etc. The food is cute as well decorated with flowers and aesthetically appealing. Unfortunaley I like places with good food. This place was ok but there are so many places in the city that will have you leaving full and happier than this one. I will say the cocktails were on point so feel free to check this out. Glad I had the experience, maybe I would go back for a dinner.
   

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   Marco VIP

   Washington DC111 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   After having a great dinner earlier in the week, brunch was underwhelming. The food was ok but the salmon Benedict did not have a bed of bread or muffin so basically poached eggs and smoked salmon. In addition, the high price for a tiny cup of coffee without refills seems exorbitantly expensive.
   

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   Nouchee

   Los Angeles1 review

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   I really wanted to like Arden, but our experience left a lot to be desired. My friends and I made a reservation through OpenTable for 10:00 PM to celebrate a friend’s birthday. However, on the day of, we realized the restaurant actually closes at 10:30 PM, which made us question whether we’d have enough time to eat and enjoy the night. Since there was a credit card hold, we decided to go anyway. First, parking was a challenge. They do offer valet, but if you’re trying to avoid that fee, be prepared to search. We ended up finding a parking garage about 2-3 streetlights away, but it wasn’t the most convenient. Once we arrived, we were seated right away, which was great. However, within minutes, our waitress informed us that we had about 2-5 minutes to place our orders because the kitchen was closing. With not enough time to really look over the menu, we just ordered what we thought might be good. The food came out, and okay—it looked nice. I got the lamb ribs, and while they weren’t too bad, the potatoes were definitely overcooked. I actually mistook them for mushrooms because of how they looked. The vibe and aesthetic of the place were nice, but honestly, nothing too amazing about the food. My friends and I were already put off by the rushed ordering process, so we just ate quickly and tried to make the most of the night. We ended up leaving after just an hour. Overall, if we had known there wouldn’t be enough time to properly order our meal, we would have booked an earlier reservation. I’d recommend coming well before closing time to get the full experience or knowing what to order beforehand—otherwise, it might not be worth it.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Augustine, was absolutely phenomenal! Such a sweetheart and so on top of his game. The restaurant is magical and the hidden gem of a speakeasy they have is worth visiting way more than once! The bar tender in the speakeasy was amazing too! Such a great time all around :)
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Seattle6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and ambiance and very average service and we got overcharged.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Loved the food and ambience! Great girls night out
    

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