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The Grille at Morrison House

Morrison House, 116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314 (Old Town)
703-838-8000
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Ranked #29 of 385 restaurants in Alexandria
Price range: S$24 - S$63
Cuisines: American, French, Contemporary
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Cross street: King Street
Transit: King Street Metro
Description: The Grille at Morrison House has two rooms for dining - The Grille and the Dining Room. The Grille features piano music and sing-a-long Tuesday through Saturday. The Dining Room offers a more intimate and quiet setting. Please indicate which room you prefer when making your reservation. All efforts will be made to honor these requests, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the exact table of your choice. The culinary arts are alive at the Morrison House, and The Grille's 'More than Bistro' concept is the centerpiece. Great tasting food, flawless service, and an atmosphere that is elegant but never pretentious combine for a memorable evening. You will feel equally comfortable in a suit or jeans. More Reviews About The Grille at Morrison House Places to Eat That You Should Know About
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Orlando, FL
Top Contributor
93 reviews 93 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Two dinners and each was unique, and superb. First I was invited to dinner in their private dining room, seating 12 people. Friendly perfect service (you didn't notice the wait staff, the food came and was delicous.) First Endive, apple, etc salad, next a Baseball cut of Ribeye, with Yorkshire pudding (it was a large light moist on the inside... More

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Oak Lawn
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

It's a lovely hotel but the feeling we got from the restaurant is they are trying too hard. Dining room was dark and isolated, food was so-so. If you eat there, eat in the lounge area. It's more inviting and fun on piano bar nights.

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

You would not expect the "house" restaurant to be this good. The Grille at Morrison House serves as the breakfast lunch and dinner place in the The Morrison House Hotel. The service here was impeccable. Before my salad arrived the waiter brought a Chef's choice appetizer to the table which was wonderful. I had the endive salad with apples, cucumbers,... More

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Binghamton, NY
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165 reviews 165 reviews
121 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

You dine here for the experience, as well as the great food. I had a mushroom and Gruyere omelet and my wife had the lemon brioche French toast with fresh fruit and bacon. Excellent choices, perfectly done. We read our newspapers after breakfast and enjoyed a few extra cups of coffee. Nice china and silver. Starched tablecloths and napkins. Impeccable... More

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Adam M, General Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our restaurant. Breakfast at a hotel is so often a forgotten meal period and kind of an afterthought with the menu. Luckily, this is not the case at Morrison House. I am glad you enjoyed yourself, and we look forward to seeing you next time. Adam More

Alexandria, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

The Morrison House is a lovely venue. The dining rom is elegant, the service professional, and the food excellent -- a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or festive holiday.

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Adam M, General Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

I am very happy to hear about your great experience in The Grille. Your points were short but to the point - love those reviews! I am confident we will see you next time for a special occasion, but we would love to see you again before that. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to visit... More

Clifton, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We have been going to the Grille for many years and have always enjoyed it. However, a few weeks ago we had a terrible experience and will never go again. After eating the salmon my husband wound up in the emergency room with stromboid posining. It is food posining that can only happen from eating spoiled fish. We contacted the... More

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Adam M, General Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Ouch! There is nothing worse than going to a great restaurant with high expecations and getting sick from that place. Unfortunately, The Grille was not the source of your sickness. We pride ourselves on getting the best ingredients and freshest meat and produce. We get our salmon in whole and butcher it the day of service. If you got sick... More

Fairfax, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Between the staffs inability to speak or understand English and their focusing on one high-maintenance table, I finally got tired of the empty beverage cups and the neglect and walked out. If they have more than two customers, the service will be slow and confused. You can read your choice right off the menu and the staff has no idea... More

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Adam M, Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
1 April 2013

After reviewing your comments with my staff, we are perplexed as to why you walked out. I am very sorry you felt like you had a bad experience. The comments made regarding the staff not being able to speak or understand English is rather offensive towards the team and the countless other staff members who have come here from another... More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We had a lovely dinner at The Grille. The restaurant has a Foch flair. Food was done to our liking, service was excellent, rooms were nicely decorated. They either seat you in the lounge area (live music, lively people doing) or the quieter dining room. We chose quiet. In between courses the manager brought out all sorts of little appetizers... More

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Adam M, General Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

That lounge area is quite a unique experience. We definitely encourage our guests to eat in the dining room if they need a little peace and quiet. I am very grateful you had such a positive experience during your stay with us. We strive to offer great food and service, and it looks like we accomplished our goal. Don't worry... More

Chicago, Illinois
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

First off, really cute little "club room" off the Formal Dining Room. Chairs were really cozy. Great bartender. Server brought some wondrous amuse bouche to the table; have no recollection what it was but I liked it! Had the duck breast. You either like duck or you don't. This was some good duck! There was a pumpkin sauce with it... More

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Adam M, General Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your experience at The Grille. I must say that I am a duck kind of guy. I usually get it, whatever preparation it may be, whenever I go out to dinner. Heck, I'd even have it for breakfast if I could. Speaking of breakfast, I am equally as happy... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

The food and the service were both wonderful. The tables were well done and the chairs comfortable. we would eat there again

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Adam M, General Manager at The Grille at Morrison House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for the positive comments on your Grille experience. I am glad we exceeded your expectations. We look forward to your next visit. Adam More

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