The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails

Had a wonderful evening at Studio Kitchen and Cocktails. Despite being a little short-staffed, the service was kind and attentive. They checked in without ever making me feel rushed. The venue is cool with comfortable little tables and neat art pieces on the wall. The food was impeccable and came in good portions. I tried the spicy tuna with crispy rice and the sourdough bread, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They offer a range of cocktails and provide tasting notes so you can gauge how adventurous you feel. My very first experience of Malort went well!! Would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back when next in town.

First time having dinner here. From making the reservation to paying for our meal was all top notch! The lady when we called that took our reservation was very pleasant on the phone, when we checked in she was also the one that took our reservation, best of all when we left she acknowledged me by name, small detail but huge impact. As for the food and service, our waitress was Ashlyn, she was also very pleasant. Service was great, timing between courses was on point. Again small detail but so many restaurants ignore this, it's not great getting your appetizer and then 5 minutes later getting your meal. She nailed the timing. Food we have sourdough bread basket, baked goat cheese, California roll, short rib, crispy salmon. Dessert was bread pudding and chocolate moose. There was not a bad thing, it was all fantastic from presentation to taste. The baked goat cheese was a stand out if I had to pick one. I don't frequent the same restaurant often as I love trying new places but this makes my top few for repeats and high recommendations to others. Praise to the chefs as well!

Wow! We went on a whim and stopped by ARIA for breakfast with my husband’s family. We ordered plain french toasts, shrimp and grits, and chicken & waffles. Nita was our lovely server. The Creole shrimp and grits were rich, comforting, and full of bold flavor. Tender shrimp sat atop a bed of creamy, perfectly cooked grits, topped with sautéed onions and tomatoes that added a savory depth. The cherry tomatoes were cooked just right—bursting with sweetness and adding a fresh contrast. Everything was brought together with a silky sauce that tasted like a buttery chicken broth, giving the dish a warm, hearty finish. It was the kind of meal that hits every note—savory, slightly sweet, and satisfyingly indulgent. I tried my husband’s chicken and waffles. chicken and waffles hit all the right notes—crispy, juicy, and indulgent. The chicken was golden and crunchy on the outside, yet tender and well-seasoned inside, with just the right amount of spice. The waffle was soft and fluffy with a slight crisp on the edges, making it the perfect base. A drizzle of syrup tied it all together with a sweet-savory balance that’s hard to beat. It’s classic comfort food done right, and definitely worth coming back for. Overall, great experience.

The service was exceptional. Mara was very attentive and patient. We have been here several times and there was never any issues with the service!! However we did have to send our food back due to the quality. Apparently since the new rebrand to Aria the food has changed. The grits are too spicy and totally different from the previous times. Let’s just say the sauce is totally different. The chicken and waffle is not the same. No more biscuits and gravy 🙁. I would consider coming back again if the menu is changed back or something else. The service and atmosphere is amazing. Love the mimosas are unlimited.

We had a reservation for 5:30 and were sat immediately by the enthusiastic host. We ordered the salmon potato pancake which was amazing and gone within 2 minutes as well as the scallops and the sea bass entrees. They were both amazing and we were extremely pleased with the quality and portions. The service was great, attentive but not overbearing and the atmosphere was relaxing. My only note is the mock gin and tonic tasted like bitter lemonade but it was still good and I finished it. The aperol mocktail would be a good choice for anyone wanting a drink that tastes closer to the original.

My partner and I went for our anniversary and really enjoyed our experience. We walked around Saint Kate’s with a glass of wine appreciating the art displays, then went in to Aria for dinner. It is fancy yet comfortable, has good food and friendly staff. Definitely recommend!

Top tier service at a great price. The place was almost packed and I still got great service. Staff was very professional and hardworking. These guys run a tight ship. Chicken and Waffles was scrumptious. I had the eggs scrabled and had no complaints. Ruben at the Bar was such a warm host and service provider. He took care of me and everyone who came to the bar swiftly. Hanna was a delightful host and very helpful to me. Oh and the view. Wow. Its one of those things u have to really come back again to really appreciate. I got the opportunity to Dj and eat here for brunch and I love it. Ill be back Great job

Our server was Adrienne. Service was fine and she knew the menu really well and helped us pick out what we wanted. The took care of us mostly, but our food was brought out by the kitchen staff. Up to here, I wasn't necessarily wowed, but everything merited 5 stars. I'm sorry that I had to dock off one star for the food. There are expectations you have from almost $40 entrees. We felt like they weren't met. My cocktail, The Kilbourn, was good and strong and put me in a good mood. Hubby's hazy IPA was also good, but in a dollar tree cup... Our water cups, on the other hand, were beautiful! The complementary bread, biscuits and spreads were great. One spread was cheese, and the other was... I don't remember. Adrienne told us what it was, but it was a long name and I forgot lol. But it was good. Great way to get our appetites going. The flatiron was cooked perfectly medium as we had asked, but meat had a weird aftertaste that I can't pinpoint. All the sides around it, the garlic, the asparagus, and potato was superb. Our roasted garlic was also very well cooked, soft and wrinkly like I like. I've noticed that pictures from fellow yelpers show a more firm garlic, which I'm glad I didn't get. They seem to be from Friday night and we went on Thursday night, so maybe we had different cooks. The Sea Bass was a bit dry, and too salty. All the sides around it, the pea, sun choke, purple potato, hazelnut butter, were also superb. Maybe the different people cooked the mains and the sides. Here too, I also noticed that another yelper got 2 pieces of fish rather than 1 like mine. The 2 pieces were thinner, which is probably easier to cook. Thicker pieces like mine are easy to overcook, and I think that's what happened to mine. Overall, it was a lovely evening and a nice dining experience, thought just a tad under wowed with the food for the price. I hope this is a constructive review, because we intend to come back on our downtown date nights for performances or games!