The Study

We went for restaurant week and it was totally worth it! Everything we had was so good. The drinks were also amazing. Definitely recommend the bread and butter app and the short rib lettuce wrap. The steak entree and the catch of the day were so good. Some of the best steak I've had in old town! Will definitely go back at some point.

Located inside the Marriott Hotel in Alexandria, The Study is truly a hidden gem Although the restaurant as listed as being American cuisine, in my opinion it boasts more Latin fusion! For example Turnip Ceviche, Scallops Tiradito, Korobuta Pork Belly and that's just a few highlights from the menu. Executive Chef Thomas Chavarria has done an AMAZING job with the menu!! Decorated to perfectly fit its name - The Study is a great spot for cocktails, as well as a great meal. The food was all packed with amazing fresh flavours, as were the drinks!! This is a definite must-visit... Perfect for date nights, a special occasion, a business meeting or causal dining.

Words cannot express our utter delight dining at The Study. In an area filled with various eateries this incredible gastro experience is tucked away-off the beaten path in the Morrison House-A Marriott signature hotel. Now, don't ever let a restaurant attached to a hotel give pause. This was amazing. It's elegant, sublime, approachable, and memorable. The menu consists of uniquely paired seafood, beef, vegetable dishes masterfully and creatively prepared. That's what was exciting. Real creativity! The bar, rightfully so, gets a lot of attention but the food, oh, the food! I do have to give a shout out to the perfect martinis, one gin, one vodka, both perfect We started with the "snack "of house made pickles. Fresh summer squashes and cucumbers adorned with flower petals and three flavored "sauces" were quite a surprise. Refreshing, a little spicy, and memorable- it was perfect for a warm spring evening and the martinis.. The crudo tostada trio was beyond our expectations, and we almost ordered more. The three worked so well together- yet each was a standout. Of course we had to try the croquettes and were not disappointed. That sauce is worth writing about. When you get a serving with three, and you battle each other for the third, that's a statement. Delicious. As for mains-I had the steak and onions, he had the bass. Silence fell upon the table, and bites were exchanged. Both were so different and yet very exciting. We were stuffed, but decided to go full throttle intro dessert. We talked briefly to the chef who had just made fresh corn cakes, which we had with a boozy tequila cream sauce. It may sound odd, but it was magic. We also shared an order of the tree leches cake. Both desserts were well portioned at the end of an amazing meal. If I had but one suggestion it would be to have spoons set with the flatware service. We scraped all of the sauces with our knives and forks, and yes, when no one was looking, and index finger. Please look at this menu and see if it is of interest to you as a diner. True gastronome's will love the experience. In a town full of amazing food choices I encourage you all to peruse The Study. Better yet, go!

The Study was amazing! The food was incredible and the service was great. Would highly recommend, especially for a date night.

CIA graduate and sous chef MADELINE GUZMAN is simply amazing, her quite and unassuming demeanor stands in stark contrast to her bold and bespoke dinning menu. Bartender EMMANUEL PRESSLEY is a creative genius behind the bar and clearly takes pride in his carefully curated cocktail selections. Treat yourself to a wonderfully elegant pedagogical experience at "The Study", and BOOK immediately.

What a hidden gem. Some of the best food in Old Town. Places like this should have the chef's name listed on the entrance. Wow. Went during Restaurant week. Heading back next week. Bar and small dining area. Piano Bar.

What a gem! Emmanuel Pressley's cocktail menu is one of the best I've ever ordered from and he's a delight behind the bar! The Study is comfortable and stylish and even had a live pianist playing and singing while we enjoyed delicious drinks. We'll be back!

Wonderful little restaurant! Service was very friendly. Menu was creative and everything came out delicious. Also great hand crafted cocktails. We enjoyed the pickle trio, sour dough bread, short rib lettuce raps, and roasted chicken. There’s something for everyone here. Loved it!

An upscale and intimate space, with delicious and delightful to the senses food and drink! This restaurant is tucked away inside an Autograph Hotel. We will be back!

Best boutique hotel and nicest staff. A must stay

10/10 date night experience! My fiancé booked a date night cocktail class with Manny via event bright. We had such an amazing experience! Manny was very fun and knowledgeable. The food and cocktails were absolutely amazing. We will be back again for another date night with friends.

We went to the banned book speakeasy and it was really fun. It was silly but we had a great time. I hope they do it again soon.

I went there for the first time last night and really enjoyed it. I’ve alwyas passed by here but never went inside. The ambiance is nice and the food and service is great. The restaurant only seats 24 people but it was super cozy and I think Old Town’s best kept secret.

The food and drinks served here are phenomenal! To add, the service was exceptional, thank you Rodney!

One of the unique historic boutique hotels in Old Town. Vintage and classy, great bar. Attended a small wedding here.

This place is a secret wonder of Old Town. Everything has a literary theme, and the drinks are the absolute best in the city. Manny curated and designed this menu perfectly. And Chef Victor is tending to a mouth watering selection to match. Highly recommend!

Had a LOVELY meal at The Study on Saturday evening. Our group of 4 shared 5 of the starters (4 we ordered and one that was accidentally gifted to us) plus the bread with 3 different butters! We sampled the scallops, the ceviche, the short rib lettuce wraps, the smoked hamachi and the beef tartare. Everything was beautifully prepared and delivered with excellent service. It was a small space, so felt very intimate. Perfect spot for a date night! There was live music in the adjacent bar room, which provided the perfect backdrop for a fun evening with friends!

We hosted our engagement dinner here and everything was perfect! The staff created a created atmosphere, signature cocktails, and personalized printed menu for our guests to take home. The food was fantastic. The chef came out to greet us. Can’t recommend them highly enough!

Enjoyed a very nice meal here a few weeks back while staying at the Morrison House. I can't say enough things about Earl, our server, who was absolutely brilliant- pleasant, professional, helpful, and patient with all our questions about the menu! We had several visits from the manager Leo, who was helping the servers as the night went on and tables got full. So service was top-notch. We started with the Heritage Croquettes, which were very interesting because of the perfectly fried outside, with an inside that was light and creamy. The red onion pickle and trout roe caviar was a nice touch of saltiness! For mains my wife had the Run Down Stew, their very tasty version of a bouillabaisse! It included an excellently grilled octopus tentacle, very large shrimp, several good sized and perfectly seared scallops (with which they happily replaced the clams my wife doesn't enjoy), a nice piece of cod, which coincidentally was my main meal as the fresh catch. The cod was meaty and thick, but prepared expertly as my fork easily separated layers for my enjoyment! Her broth was a tasty scotch bonnet stock, which wasn't too spicy and added another layer of flavor to the other marvelous ingredients! There was also a few purple sweet potatoes, which gave some starch to a very protein-intense meal. They were soft and filling! My cod was on a bed of very tasty bok choy, which is often-times over-cooked, and had soaked up a bit of the dark tomato broth beneath. We decided to splurge on the Churros In A Row- again, expertly fried with no evidence of excess oil, and a generous amount of both cinnamon sugar and spicy chocolate sauce! We explored the wine menu, which had some nice selections. Often we simply try glasses to enjoy better pairings with our individual dishes. Although small, the wine list was more than adequate, as was their offering of beer and cocktails! Ambience was warm and cozy, with plenty of space between tables and booths, something many restaurants seem to forget by cramming a few more 2-tops in normal aisle or walking space. My only regret was that we couldn't eat there again during our weekend, as they aren't open every night. For Alexandria with its plethora of restaurants, The Study is near the very top. Clearly the management has provided an experience that requires an excellent and well-trained team, which is something they should certainly be proud of, never mind they're a "Hotel Restaurant". Probably the best dining experience we've had since visiting Alexandria over the last decade!

Absolutelt an unforgettable experience… and they have live piano on Fridays and Saturdays?!?! Rodney was an exemplary server in very way, and Manny the bartender was as good as they come. It’s unbelievable that this sleepy alley of Alexandria’s Old Town can hold such a unique gem. Truly a timeless environment and one I look forward to frequenting again and again!

An extremely well tailored experience with amazing service and the atmosphere of a cozy den or "study." Where you can get amazing cocktails from what is probably the best bartender in Alexandria. Live music most nights as well.

We went here for NYE, and from the moment we walked in, we were completely taken care of. We were able to get a last-minute reservation; however, I did not look at the menu and realized there was a special event menu that was limited and not very vegetarian-friendly. Yet when I told our waiter, Sean, he spoke to the kitchen, and the chef, Maddy, made something just for me. The vegetarian dish was absolutely delicious, and the rest of my party said the pork dish was just as tasty. All the appetizers, cocktails, and desserts were so good, and we will definitely go back. The staff took care of me without even batting an eye. We could not have had a better experience.

Our party had an excellent time at The Study at Morrison House. This place is a perfect hidden gem. Excellent, friendly, and fun service. Cocktails came fast and delicious but the food really took things over the top. Our waiter was well informed and knew each item well, we tried a variety of dishes on his recommendations and everyone was thrilled. Chef Tomas even stopped by to talk to us about our dishes, his inspiration for the menu, and gave us a comped treat at the end. Live music was a nice tough too. We were celebrating (and a little raucous) with friends in town but we'll be back for a quiet drink and bite or maybe even another celebration soon.

If I could give more than 5 stars for our dinner - I would. Our evening here was our favorite during an anniversary weekend to DC. The food was fantastic, the waiter was attentive and gave great advice, an intimate setting - and we had a lovely visit with the chef who came to share with us about how her family history impacted the menu. Highly recommend!

We did the tasting menu tonight to celebrate my birthday. Everything was so flavorful and perfectly portioned. The chef even came out to check and make sure the food was great. I believe ther servers name was Rodney he was also wonderful! Explained everything on the menu to us and was the perfect amount of checking in on us and letting us be. They also have a pianist/singer on Thursdays who was amazing. When the dessert came out the server had a lit candle and the pianist sang happy birthday to me! Overall a wonderful experience and would come back again.

Had another fantastic evening out at The Study. Manny’s (bartender) drinks are beyond fantastic, Rodney’s (server) menu recommendations were on point, Maddy’s (sous chef) amuse bouche and dessert were balanced and deliciously unique, and Tomas (chef) expertly upgrades typical fish and steak with flourishes of Costa Rican influence. The “banned book speakeasy” theme was the cherry on top. We’ll be back! Probably next week…

Went above and beyond my expectations. Made a reservation and gave a reason for celebration and was treated wonderfully. Champagne from the bar and sweet treats from the chef—on the house. Portions were small but the flavor and care put into each plate more than made up for it. Cocktails were delicious. Amazing player and singer on the piano starting at 6 p.m. Would return.

What an exceptional dinner. The mixologist created some amazing drinks, one of which was not on the menu. It had an egg white foam so that makes it healthy, right?! We got the salmon (tripadito - spelling off I’m sure) and the ceviche as apps. Both yummy! Highly recommend the salmon dish - we both stopped just short of licking the plate. My wife got the duck. Her comment was “I’ve always get duck and this is the first time in a long time that it looks and tastes exactly the way I want it to”. She loved it.. I’m not a duck eater. I got the waygu steak. Holy moly it was so amazingly good. It wasn’t a huge portion, but perfect for me. Service was great, definitely looking to please and make sure we had a nice time. The chef also delivered the meals, which was a nice touch. We had room for dessert, but we are obsessed with Jeni’s ice cream, so we walked there and grabbed a cone. Great date night!

Rodney made our dining experience unforgettable! From the moment we sat down, his friendly demeanor and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for the evening. He was attentive without being overbearing, anticipated our needs, and had excellent menu recommendations. It’s clear he loves what he does, and it showed in every interaction. Rodney’s service turned a great meal into an exceptional experience—ask for him if you want your night out to be truly special!

I love the food options, everything is delicious. I had the steak and short rib lettuce wraps and both were great. All the desserts are wonderful. I love sitting at the bar and listening to the piano player, very relaxing and fun, and everyone working is so friendly and professional.

A great fine dining experience and something entirely unique in Alexandria. The menu is small, but delicious, no matter if you get seafood (order the ceviche or the octopus!) or the chef's playful nod to steak and onions. Cocktails were out of this world; if you like dark liquor, it's gotta be either the Goosebumps or the Beautiful Little Fool. Flan is a wonderful way to finish the evening. Special shoutout to our server Rodney and Chef AJ from the kitchen who explained each item with care and joy. Cannot recommend enough.

Pleasant cozy atmosphere. Ordered the mahi-mahi and some vegetable dishes. Everything was good and I appreciated the dishes leaned on the healthy side. The service was fast and friendly. Very limited vegetarian options, overall this place is heated toward omnivores. Had a nice cocktail later in the lounge. Great live music in the bar, that piano player was fun.

The Study at Morrison House offers a quiet restaurant within the Morrison House hotel. The best part is you can have some unique drinks including their take on a Manhattan which was quite smooth. You can also order upscale fare including lamb chops and scallops. The scallops were nicely seared. Appetizers include the oysters which tasted fresh with a touch of lemon. Finally, I had the creme brûlée which was prepared with a delightfully crusted exterior and custard inside. As with any upscale restaurant you will want to bring the Benjamins to pay for it.

Food is very good, but expensive. Portions are small. Service is excellent. Lighting in dining room has a great deal of glare from the wall sconces. AC vents are unfortunately directed onto guests

Brunch Review: - The Eggs Benedict and the Ashlar Burger were excellent (though the burger was a bit overpriced at $19). - Bloody Mary was lacking originality, but their champagne drinks were fantastic. Coffee was great too. - The setting, ambiance and service were all very enjoyable. - Overall 4 stars for quality of food, service and ambiance; however, I was disappointed with their menu which is only 5 items long and none of it original. If you're comfortable with a simple brunch with typical foods, then this is a great spot.

Great little location in a hotel. Staff is super friendly and the dining room is great. Drinks are a bit strong (my "Romeo and Julep" was all bourbon) but that is hard to complain about. The small plates were all delicious, and I highly recommend the burger half the table got. My pork chops were a bit burnt, but otherwise good.

The atmosphere (live piano music) and service (descriptive, helpful, attentive) stood out on our visit. The food was well prepared and creative, but several of the flavors just didn't quite mesh. Sometimes flavors cancelled each other out or overpowered one another, which was a shame because everything was beautifully cooked and prepared. Would recommend trying this place out regardless due to the pleasant atmosphere and cocktails.

I’m all for smaller portion sizes, and most places give WAY too much- but I’ve never left a restaurant hungry in America. The entrees were tapas sizes. My husband’s steak was roughly 4 inches by 1 inches. We went to five guys afterwards because we were still hungry. The service was great though. The food we did receive was good though.

The Study was a pleasant surprise if you stay at the hotel. Most hotel restaurants aren't that good and are over priced. What the Study is trying to achieve for the price is out of the ordinary in a good way. They have the right people and the ambiance is there. Unfortunately, the food and service fell short of my expectations. The location is nice and the Study feels like a cozy place to get a bite with a loved one. There were two other couples there and six in the bar. I was really impressed with the staff's demeanor. Everyone was friendly and easy to talk to. However, there were some major service issues. (Before we get to the food) The service overall was extremely slow. We ordered two drinks on the menu. One was made incorrectly and it took twice as long to get the correct one. I placed an order for two appetizers, two entrees and asked for them to come out as they were ready. There was a ten minute gap between appetizers. And what seemed like a fifteen minute gap between the last appetizer and our first entrée. The second round of drinks didn’t come till we were ordering desert. But my first drink was gone with the second appetizer. There were no more than twelve customers total. The wait time did not make any sense. We ordered the hamachi, the lobster and potato, pork belly and seafood stew. Followed by the sweet corn tequila desert and the tres leche cake. The Hamachi was dull in flavor. The smoke flavor was there and you got some acid. It just needed salt and I got nothing from the passion fruit mayo. The lobster potato dish was very small in portion size, but was one of the best dishes. The lobster claw seemed like an after thought. There was no buttery flavor and had an overcooked texture. It came on a plate with some wilted micro greens. You'll see these greens on everything. The potato came with a little scoop of caviar in a very flavorful broth. It truly wasn't just a potato but that's what I'm calling it. This was my favorite dish of the night. I would order it again and ask to pay more for an entrée size portion. The pork belly had a gamey pork taste to it. It should have been marinated and or soaked in buttermilk to pull that tast out. If it was what I ordered for myself, I would have sent it back. The pork was also not crispy, it was soggy. It was almost like it had been sitting, because the mash or pureed potatoes underneath were cold. The cold potatoes and snow peas were the best things on the plate. The seafood stew was good and bad. I love grilled octopus and this had a decent portion size of it. The broth or soup was bland and I added salt to it as I did with the hamachi. The catch of the day/ fish was dry and overcooked. It looked like my wilted micro greens. The clams, shrimp, scallop and potatoes just all lacked flavor. Even though it appeared that some of these things were cooked separately before being added together. Thus, the reason my octopus was still slightly crispy and had a nice char taste. The presentation of this dish was nice. Last, the deserts. The sweet corn tequila desert could have been great. The server poured a few spoonfuls of tequila on the desert while it was lit. That would have been fine. But he poured the rest of a small cup on to it. The alcohol was not able to fully burn off, because of the cream that was in the bowl. It completely destroyed the cream. I asked for another bowl and another serving of cream, which they kindly brought out. They should have remade it. I took a bite of the cake and it was also done by the tequila. What I didn't like at this point, was that my server tried to imply that I did something wrong. And that it was supposed to taste that way. It tasted like tequila. You can see it in the picture. The other dessert was fine. I noticed that they are using the same cream for 2 different desserts. It's not a true tres leche cake. I would order the sweet corn dessert again without the tequila. I would not order the tres leche. Total 160. Will not return, but they have potential.

Terrible service. Never had a chance to order our drinks. Tried to order from the bar, and was barely able to get a menu from the bartender. Placed our order or so I thought…only to wait there for 5+mins…told the bartender we’d wait in the nearby waiting room…he barely acknowledged, but I figured he’s busy. Came back from the waiting area (all within line of sight) and he’s serving drinks to the people who just got there. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere you don’t have to work for a drink