The Fort Myers Capital Grille absolutely lived up to what I expect from this brand: polished food,…read morea refined atmosphere, and first-class service.
We started with the mozzarella and prosciutto appetizer with tomatoes. It was an interesting dish and definitely well executed, though I expected a few more tomatoes on the plate. The prosciutto seemed lightly pan-seared, which gave it a crispy texture that I really enjoyed, and the bread was wonderfully crisp as well. Overall, a solid starter.
The main event for me was the Kona-crusted bone-in New York strip, cooked medium. I've had this dish at other Capital Grille locations, and it continues to be one of my favorites. The Kona coffee crust paired with the sauce is such a great flavor combination. The steak itself was a very good cut of meat, tender and not tough at all. I personally would have liked a little more sauce, but I can also understand that the coffee marinade and crust are meant to be the star.
For dessert, I had the chocolate espresso cake, and it was excellent. It struck a great balance: rich and decadent without being overly sweet.
The service was also excellent. I feel bad that I can't remember our server's name, but he mentioned he was fairly new, around seven months in, and he did a wonderful job. Friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the meal. We even left him a taste of our bottle of wine to help him end his shift on a good note.
This location is great and absolutely delivers what you want from The Capital Grille: polished meals and first-class service.
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Fort Myers Capital Grille delivered exactly what I hope for from this restaurant: polished food and first-class service.
The mozzarella and prosciutto appetizer was interesting and well done. I would have liked a few more tomatoes, but the crispy prosciutto was very good, and the bread was wonderfully crisp. A nice start to the meal.
The highlight was the Kona-crusted bone-in New York strip, cooked medium. I've ordered this dish at other Capital Grille locations and it remains one of my favorites. The Kona coffee crust and sauce are such a great combination, and this was a very good cut of steak--tender, flavorful, and not tough at all. I would have enjoyed a little more sauce, but the coffee crust really is the star.
Dessert was the chocolate espresso cake, which was rich, decadent, and nicely balanced without being overly sweet.
Service was excellent as well. I can't remember our server's name, but he mentioned he was fairly new and still did a wonderful job. Attentive, professional, and a big part of why the experience felt so polished.
Overall, this location absolutely lives up to the Capital Grille standard.