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The Study, Alexandria, VA

The Study

4.7
4.7
363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
116 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Discover our Modern American menu inspired by Chef Tomas Chavarria’s Mesoamerican heritage and training. Our regionally sourced plates such as Korobuta Pork Belly and Seven Hills Farms Center Cut Steak are complimented by our library of classic cocktails. Grab your favorite sip and savor attentive service, a luxe atmosphere, and live entertainment in a boutique hotel.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tomas Chavarria
  • Private party facilities
    Morrison House brings casual elegance to any private dining affair and we can’t wait to welcome you and your guests to our table. Our friendly staff serves craft cocktails, an array of local beers and wines, and contemporary American fare showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby providers
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    Daily parking $16 per car. $5 per car with validation from The Study
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 363 people are saying

The Study reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Study offers an intimate, cozy ambiance with "great/unique food" and "excellent service." Known for its live piano music, it provides a perfect setting for a date night or special occasion. With standout dishes like ceviche and pork belly, and "masterly crafted cocktails," it's a "hidden gem" in Old Town.
363 Reviews
  1. Rosario

    Frankfurt9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and excellent service. Small and cozy and great drinks.

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  2. Amelia

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate experience, very cute and relaxing ambiance, great/unique food, great service, live music on weekends. Perfect places for date night in Old Town.

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  3. Jerry

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a great time at The Study. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

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  4. Kenneth VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here with the new chef and menu. Outstanding. The service was great food incredible and very romantic and relaxing with piano music from the bar in the background. A perfect evening. Thank you to all the staff. Highly recommend.

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  5. Julie VIP

    Coastal Georgia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the cocktails were amazing too! The service was incredible and the servers gave great recommendations!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a perfect venue for our anniversary celebration. The food was both innovative and delicious, our server was informative and witty and the music vibe with Sinatra and classic show tunes enhanced the vibe. Definitely a place we would jump at the opportunity to return!

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  7. Anne VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a lovely discovery in Old Town. Tucked away in the Morrison House Hotel - a piano bar and a small dining room that serves lovely, creative food and classy cocktails. Rodney, our server, took great care to explain the food and culinary concept - Caribbean / Meso America - and we chose shrimp curry, ceviche and pork belly (with cassava). All were delicious. Service was excellent. Book to ensure a table.

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  8. KevinS VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inspired cooking and sophisticated ambience. Service was outstanding!

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  9. Brian VIP

    Charleston40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very much enjoyed our experience. It is an intimate atmosphere and generally quiet… but the HAF a piano player who was singing which was really nice. Our server Rodney was excellent, he was very knowledgeable of the cocktail and dinner menus and offered suggestions as he answered our questions. The cocktails are quite good, we specifically enjoyed the clever presentation of the Treasure Chest for two where two smoked old fashioneds were delivers in a small chest. The food was also superb, we really enjoyed the Shirt Rib lettuce wraps as an appetizer as well as the Chicken Satay and Run Down Stew entrees. We will definitely be back.

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  10. Simona

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was quite good, especially the ceviche and curry shrimp. The servee was attentive and knowledgeable. However, there was basically zeeo ambience and the prices were high. Not sure we would return.

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The Study is rated 4.7 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Study

116 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Daily parking $16 per car. $5 per car with validation from The Study
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tomas Chavarria
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Morrison House brings casual elegance to any private dining affair and we can’t wait to welcome you and your guests to our table. Our friendly staff serves craft cocktails, an array of local beers and wines, and contemporary American fare showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby providers
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