The Study at Morrison House

A combination of flavors that worked. Small intimate restaurant which felt like personal dining. Cocktails were artistic and delicious. Had the Eden Bounty and a traditional Gin Martini. Well done. Aged butters and bread. Ok. Maybe the tortillas needed some salt. But we had the butter!! And so. The tortilla played its role as being the transporter and "beard" for my eating all of the butter. Seriously. Who does that. The short ribs were a surprise. Thank goodness there were only three. They could be a main course for someone. We split it and it was perfect. The lettuce gave permission as a holder and a reason to eat the whole thing. Sauces were spicier than expected and appreciated. Fish of the day was halibut served with the Plaintain purée. Well done. Well done. I had the octopus. And although tender and delicious. The stand out performer was the very puree. An intensive surprise with every taste. Finally Panela tart for dessert. Yes. Another please. I was full and it was a great ending.

Beautiful, intimate and wonderful food and drinks. I wish we had known of this place earlier.

Stylish bar and restaurant that is part of a nice hotel tucked away in Old Town AlexandriaThe chef is Costa Rican, so much of the menu is inspired by this type of cuisine. Portions are fairly small and very pricey as well, but the food and our drinks were all very tasty. We also got a tiny bite-sized amuse bouche that was pretty good as wellI came here with my GF for dinner on a Saturday night. We were seated in the dining area, and we were glad that this was the case as the bar area has a piano player/singer that made it very loud. This being said, there was only one other party in the dining area even though there were no other reservations available (which was strange)Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, but he had an extremely thick accent that made him hard to understand at times

The Study is quite an experience. It's got a classy, intimate mood. The handcrafted cocktails and the live piano music create a romantic mood. I highly recommend the bar as a first stop on date night. Great service! The bartender and server were attentive and friendly.

Live music with Derrick was fantastic. The best reason to visit. They had a problem with room charges for guests staying in the hotel. They said it was due to the CrowdStrike fiasco but this was still a problem weeks later. The bartender was friendly and made a good martini but was not very attentive.

I had a great experience here during restaurant week. The food is good, not great but the service is excellent. Leo was amazing, helpful and kind. The coconut rice has charred, shaved coconut and coconut milk to make the flavor. I would prefer more traditional caribbean coconut rice but it was bad. For my solo diners: i wasn't offered bread service like the other tables. Not sure if that was just because I was first to the dining area of because I was a dining solo. Otherwise, solo diner approved.

A hidden gem! Came to the bar area for a few drinks before dinner. This is a great place for a date night or casual dining. They had great drinks and great service. We also loved the live piano music (Thursday-Saturday 6-9pm).

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.

An absolute delightful and fun evening catching up with an old friend who happened to be staying at the Morrison House. The ambiance was cozy with a fun atmosphere of live music and great company of other patrons and employees. If you want tobe separate from the bar area and the music for a little more privacy, there is another room with additional tables and seating. Will be back next time to try their food options and of course for drinks! Enjoy!

Great Menu Weird Service. So. I'm a local. I do not often go to Morrison House but I was looking for a quiet civilized moment of respite. Walking in felt right. The menu looked perfect and intentional. I was primed and ready and excited that I picked the right place for my mood...until I had to interact with the bartender - who needs a course in service. - I sat down right at the moment where the gracious pianist was asking him about desserts and the bartender kept abrasively repeating how he doesn't like desserts and he's just being honest. The pianist pressed a bit with his question to help him decide on a dessert and the bartender repeated his position even more abrasively. - I tried to defuse the tension my offering that I'd go for the Tres Leches but that's just because of my son :) and also offered that there are ways to be honest and still guide patrons such as: "it's really popular with our customers, etc."I ordered a Mezcal Negroni, the Hamachi starter and the Tostones (with octopus ceviche). The menu seemed so intentional and delicate so I asked if it was offered with chopsticks (so that I wouldn't have to stab my food) and the bartender said no. So, I used 2 paper straws as my chopsticks.All the while I was there, the bartender for some reason felt he needed to gratuitously bang and slam the mixing glasses in a highly disruptive and jarring way with no show value or purpose. It was so weird.I did intend to linger as long as possible, but after the dessert conversation and after waiting 15 minutes with empty plates and empty glass, and to get the bartender's attention (though not busy at all). I simply said: "I need to be offered my check" (also my parking was expiring). Apparently he had it ready and no where near me at the bar but didn't feel like offering it to me or asking me if I was ready or needed anything else but just decided to ignore me until I flagged him down an asked for it after an uncomfortable amount of time. So I signed and left.On my way to the car I attempted to call the numbers offered on the website to provide some feedback. A woman answered and just said "hello." I said I was trying to reach a manager to provide some feedback. She told me to go on Tripadvisor. I asked her if she could direct me to a manager and she said not at this time. I asked her if she was at the hotel and if I could leave feedback with her and she said no. I came to find out that it's a Marriott hotel and part of the Alexandrian and I'm a loyal Bonvoy member, but this is questionable...very questionable...Great menu, great atmosphere, remedial service and training. I gave the pianist a great tip :)