When the wife says "we can come back here any time" to a burger joint, then they must be doing something right. These days, everywhere you go, places are charging around $20 for a burger. More often than not, they disappoint at that price point. And some don't even come with fries for that price! But that's where we are. I ordered the Capital Burger for $23. It was arguably the best burger I've had in my life. Like a French onion soup infused burger. The taste was delectable, the quality top notch, and cooked to perfection. And yes, it came with fries. Finally, a burger worth the hefty price places charge nowadays. Wife had the Ribeye Steak Sandwich which was flavorful and plentiful, as we brought half home for lunch the next day. And surprisingly, the wine list is VERY reasonably priced. Again, if you eat out often, you know the prices for a glass of wine have risen beyond ridiculous the last couple of years. So appreciate this place for not price gouging. read more

Winner, winner hamburger dinner! What a fun find while visiting Boston! My "Capital Burger" was delish and cooked to perfection! And, their beef blend is supplied by Pat LaFrieda - a well known New York beef purveyor. I'm also impressed with their creative mix of ingredients on their menu items! My Smoked Bacon Old Fashioned with bacon infused Woodford Reserve bourbon, maple syrup, Bitters and candied bacon started my dinner with a home run cocktail. Immediately brought to our table were a round of waters and a small mason jar of their in-house made pickles - ever so slightly sweet and well balanced. Hubs eyes are always bigger than his stomach so for starters he ordered Smoked Gouda Cheese fries with chopped Poblano Peppers, Eggs & Bacon deviled eggs with candied bacon and a cup of New England Clam Chowder. They were all very good. Their menu features 5 creative beef burgers and one in house made vegetarian burger. My Capital Burger was a delicious layering of caramelized onions, Wisconsin Gruyère and shallot aioli - so good! I opted for the side of mixed greens side salad with vinaigrette and it was light and fresh. Fernando was a rock star server and made great recommendations. We will return when in Boston again!! read more

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We came here with a large group, and overall the food was actually pretty good. Unfortunately, the service and cleanliness left us with a very disappointing experience. I ordered a Blue Moon beer, and the waiter initially said "okay" and took my order. When everyone else at the table received their drinks, I was the only one left without mine. After waiting for quite a while, I asked where my beer was, and only then did the waiter tell me they didn't even have Blue Moon. I had to choose another beer and wait all over again while everyone else was already enjoying their drinks. The worst part happened at the end of the evening. We were among the last few customers still in the restaurant when a mouse suddenly appeared and started running between the tables, picking up crumbs from the floor. Seeing a mouse in the dining area completely ruined the experience and raised serious concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and hygiene. The food was decent, but between the poor service and the mouse running through the restaurant, I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

The Capital Burger - Mushroom Burger - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So for the once in a while the lady actually down for a burger, we opted to finally try capital burger on Newbury. Now, i love capital grille so i had high expectations for the burger spot! We were promptly seated and the hostess tonight was happy and nice! Brought us upstairs to a cozy booth we like to sit side by side for our meals usually. Our server tonight was Jillian and she was a gem! Very nice, was quick with suggestions when we asked. I grabbed the $22 capital burger, guyere cheese, french onion carmelized onions and shallot aoili. Opted for the upgraded truffle fries +$3. Cooked a perfect medium, fat patty, cheese pull on point, dip with the aioli..... chef's kiss frfr. The fries were crispy, seasoned well, no complaints outside i couldn't finish them after the burger. It is FILLING. The calamari was perfectly crispy with thin coat of batter, large rings and mustache pieces, and chili peppers/ hots was a great addition. Love this style calamari. The lady grabbed the shroom burger and her's was also juicy, glistening..Goodness! Ample, ample amounts of mushrooms chopped and topped! About $70 bucks for the meal plus tip. Happy with our dinner! Oh the pickles in the mini jar were so good the lady asked for a second serving which Jillian gladly grabbed for us! read more

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If you are a burger enthusiast, definitely go check out their capital burger. Prices are fair (and even cheap for a restaurant in such a busy area) and the atmosphere is incredible; such a nice looking restaurant. It is a surprisingly filling burger so go hungry. Service was fast and nice. The only "downside" is that menu is not the biggest, but that shouldn't be a concern if you want to try their burgers, especially their capital burger. Definitely would go again read more

The Capital Burger - The Capital Burger Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really enjoyed our lunch here. We got seated within about 10 minutes on a very busy Saturday, particularly during graduation.. We went in for a simple lunch and soft shrinks, and came in under $45. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. For a casual restaurant I thought this was very good quality and I would eat there again. Of particular notice, they chicken sandwich and the veggie burger came on these nearly picture perfect buns--Something that often gets pounced on and smashed in the kitchen. Kudos for bun integrity! read more

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The Capital Burger is a great place to stop by for some gourmet burgers on Newbury St! It's right where the old Papa Razzi restaurant once was. If you're a familiar with Capital Grille, Capital Burger is the chain's restaurant that focuses mainly on burgers & has two floors of seating. We had no issues with walking in for a table for 2 & were seating upstairs. We ordered a burger each and an appetizer to share: - the capital burger - roasted wild mushroom & Swiss burger - pan fried calamari All of their burgers are made w/ 1/2 lb of their beef blend. Definitely some meaty burgers! We each had half of our burger & felt quite full. We requested for our burgers to be medium and absolutely LOVED that they actually made the patties medium. It's not often that that happens. The calamari was tasty & we devoured it, along with the pickled peppers. The calamari itself was not dry at all. I also really enjoyed the complimentary pickles. They make it in house and the brine was perfectly salty and not too sour, slightly sweet. I was tempted to drink the pickle brine! Overall, we had a great dinner after doing some shopping in the area. Will be back soon. read more

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Upscale burger spinoff from the Capital Grille steakhouse chain. Beautiful space and beautiful premium beef by rock star meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda in NYC. Weekday lunch visit: -- "Capital Burger" (their signature offering): A French onion style burger with speckled and well melted Gruyère cheese, soupy caramelized onions, and shallot aioli, on a sizable bun dotted with both black and white sesame seeds. Juicy medium rare center as ordered, but not much crusting on the exterior (the two are not mutually exclusive), and very light seasoning. Cheese flowed like lava. Onions were soft and noticeable. Very good burger even with the two shortcomings. -- Mixed Baby Greens: I traded fries for something more healthy. Well dressed with a tangy concoction and some carrot shreds and cherry tomatoes in the mix. A good complement to the burger. Service was VERY disappointing. The place was empty on a Friday lunch, with only one booth occupied, yet I got seated on the other side of the partition, literally inches from them. Then my server doesn't show up for roughly 15 minutes. Then I don't see the server ever again after receiving my order. Nobody came by to follow up. After finishing my meal I waited roughly 15 minutes again with no check, no server, no service, no pulse among the front of the house. No manager either as far as I could tell. I calculated the payment, left cash, and departed. I expect better from a place with "Capital" in its name. Capital Burger's Yelp bio promises "featuring a commitment to exceptional service and hospitality." This visit showed not only the lack of exceptional service, but the lack of commitment as well. (And yes, I did mention this to the business via their Instagram account.) read more

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Came in here for lunch and it was pretty empty so I sat at the bar. The gentleman behind the bar was super friendly and got me a glass of water right away. I ended up picking the bacon burger for my meal and it came out pretty fast. The burger was ok sized, maybe a little on the smaller side. The flavor was good, but my biggest complaint is the bacon was either non existent or it was such a small piece that I couldn't get the flavor in any bite...it was a bit disappointing. Overall this place is ok, for a $23 burger I was slightly disappointed. read more

Always an excellent experience at capital burger. Fast friendly greeting, seating, service, and food. Amazingly tasty. Rich comfortable atmosphere. Surprisingly reasonable prices given the quality. 10/10 every time I've been. read more

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This is a great son to The Capital Grill. They uphold the legacy of exceptional food, beautiful dining atmosphere, and good service. The interior is warm with the rich woods, steel touches, glowing amber columns, wood floors, and beautiful tile touches. The staff was kind, attentive, and helpful. These were some of the best burgers we have had, prepared as we requested, high quality meat, and unique touches like the torched cheese, and even the pick was customized for their restaurant. The kung pao Brussels sprouts were unique and tasty without being too spicy. We will be back to try more of the menu. It was nice to see that great care was taken to align with "The Capital" reputation and name, because the Grill is one of our favorite restaurants. read more

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Things I loved about The Capital Burger: very convenient location and great walkability to shopping on Newbury St. The outside eating area is very cute, located in a little downstairs alcove with umbrella-covered tables and a cozy feel. Things that could use a little help: Customer service was slightly stand-offish from our server. However the manager came to our table to chat and ask about the food, and he was very nice. Service in general was slow, it took quite a while for even our drinks and appetizers to come out. Our server didn't check to see if we needed drink refills; she didn't check on us at all really. As far as my meal, I enjoyed my fries, but the veggie burger was lacking in flavor. I've had better at Burger King to be honest. Overall, I don't think I would return to The Capital Burger. There are so many places to try on Newbury Street! read more

The Capital Burger - Vegetarian Burger and Smoked Gouda Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Hands down one of the best burger spots in Boston! From the moment we arrived, Michael, the general manager, made sure we were taken care of. He personally assisted when there was almost an issue, handled it with professionalism, and got us seated in a timely manner. You can tell he truly cares about both his guests and his staff such a rare quality to see. The food? Incredible. The burger was juicy, packed with flavor, and that melted cheese was everything rich, gooey, and perfectly balanced. Even the cider was amazing crisp, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the meal. We loved the upstairs area and the interior decor cozy yet modern, with such a good vibe. If you're in the area, you have to stop by. Just make sure to reserve your spot, because there's usually a wait... but trust me, it's 100% worth it read more

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Amazing place, delicious food, and the service was fantastic! I Had a burger and a beer, and they both hit the spot! Ambiance of the place was very nice and the restaurant had a high end feel to it. I would definitely come back, if I'm ever back in Boston! read more

I really liked their burgers! I see why it's been on some top burger lists. I got the capital burger - which had a toasted Gruyère cheese and onions on top. I swapped fries for salad as my side, although the fries looked good. Cesar salad was ok, not as fresh as I wanted it to be. Service was great and fast. Overall, I plan to come back here for my burger fix as I'm on Newbury street, and will get the fries next time. read more

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Simple and to the point every thing was amazing like always and my bar tender was phenomenal read more

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Calamari was soggy didn't really like it. The rest of my table said burgers were good. Nice view of Newbury St. read more

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Whether you're in Boston for work or pleasure you can't go wrong eating at The Capital Burger. It has everything you expect - including a full beer menu, pub seats and large portions. There isn't too much of a choice to be had here; chances are you're ordering their Capital Burger and just deciding whether you want their standard fries or covered in smoked Gouda. Because the upcharge for the cheese fries is pretty reasonable (+$4) I opted in and was glad I did. The fries are well-salted (without being overly so) and pair well with the cheese. Combined with the burger and obligatory beer you'll probably feel like taking a nap afterwards but that's not necessarily a bad thing. My bartender/server was friendly and checked-in frequently and I was greeted quickly and warmly by the hostess when entering. Overall a classic spot for a reason and one you can't really go wrong in trying. read more

The Capital Burger - The Capital Burger with Smoked Gouda Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here because it was open late and it was good. Service was nice and quick. Burger wasn't my fav (had tomato jam- didn't love that) but other than that was good. read more

First time here and we definitely enjoyed our experience. Right from the get go, we really enjoyed their complimentary pickles. Great crunch and nice dill flavor. They even gave us some to go when we told them how much we enjoyed it! Items we ordered as of 3/2025: - Fried Calamari - $16 - Very good calamari. Perhaps not the best we've had but they were perfectly crispy and fresh. Quantity is perfect for 2 people. - The Capital Burger - $23 - Very good burger. Cooked as requested (med rare) and that Gruyere cheese perfectly meshes with the juiciness of the burger. We would order this again. - Bacon Cheeseburger - $22 - I enjoyed this one quite a bit as I enjoy some sweet tanginess in my burgers. Cheese is perfectly melted and the burger again was cooked to the correct temperature. Very juicy. If you like those typical "BBQ" burgers I'd give this one a go. - Parmesan Truffle Fries - $9 - We really enjoyed this. The truffle essence was very present but didn't detract from the good quality of the fries (obviously it was a truffle oil but enjoyable nonetheless). - Grapefruit soda - $4 - Wife really enjoyed the "pop" of this soda! A bit too tart for my tastes but if you like grapefruit juice in general you'd love this. Overall we were quite happy with our meal. Service was also prompt and polite. read more

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i've been meaning to try it here as i love the capital grille locations and it had been recommended, however i'm not the biggest burger fan. i saw they had a nice patio area and decided to finally try it. the host seated me, and then it took 25 minutes for my server to acknowledge me. he greeted and brought waters and pickles to a couple who arrived about 10 minutes after me. after waiting 25 minutes, i placed my order, and my food and mint lemonade arrived in about 7 minutes, which was a plus. if you're looking for capital grille-esque service, this is not even close. however, i do give them points for the quick food arrival. server was kind, but how do you not acknowledge someone for over 10 minutes, nevermind 20? there were about 4-5 tables packing up to leave. the burger was filled with toppings, however there was no salt in the burger nor on the table. i felt the tomato slices could be a bit smaller too as it made everything slide off pretty easily. overall decent, but not at all what i expected from the name. capital burger 6/10 caesar salad 7.2/10 mint lemonade 8.5/10 i'd maybe come back for a salad. ambiance: 3.8/5 food: 3.2/5 drinks: 4/5 service: 2/5 the capital burger: 2/5 (one star removed for 25 minute unnecessary wait) read more

The Capital Burger - The Capital Burger + caesar salad + mint lemonade - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Capital burger is awesome Gotta get it with side of Smoked Gouda fries and the Brussels sprouts are best in Boston! Beer is ice cold read more

The Capital Burger - Capital Burger with side of Smoked Gouda fries and Brussels sprouts - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm a huge fan of The Capital Grille, so I was excited to try the Capital Burger with my girlfriend. I will say, the service here is great, and they were able to accommodate our hour late arrival to our reservation (oopsie!) without any issue on a packed Friday night. However, I don't think the food was worth the price. I think you can get better burgers at Shake Shack or Five Guys. We started off with the Bavarian pretzel which was good, but the cheese fondue was just okay. I always get my burgers well done (not a fan of pink for ground meat), and 9 times out of 10 they can still make it juicy, but my burger was extremely dry - not great. The truffle fries were the best part of my entree. Additionally, we were here for nearly 2.5 hours, because it was super busy and they seemed understaffed. Honestly, I might pass on the Capital Burger and hit up the Capital Grille. read more

The Capital Burger - Hot Bavarian Pretzel - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If you're a Capital Grille fan, you will def be a Capital Burger fan! Everything this company does is golden, and their burgers and appitizers are next level. Set in a English Pub style decor, the food is outstanding. 5/5 Kung Po Brussel Sprouts sounds like a wacky name but the dish was one of my all time favorites. 5/5 Fried Calamari was another huge winner...quality was very fresh and made from scratch, nothing like you'd get from a bar. 5/5 Edamame was another amazing app...really done just right if you've had this before. 5/5 Burger...need I say more? read more

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This was amazing, such amazing service, super nice . I definitely recommend this to anyone coming here. 5 stars earned best burger spot in boston by far. read more

The Capital Burger - The Capital Burger - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As usual, this place was phenomenal! Brought my dear friend for her first Capital Burger and as usual, they did not disappoint!! Isaiah, our server, was terrific and we will be back! read more

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Great place, food, atmosphere, service and more. I enjoyed my afternoon so much. They had exactly what I wanted a hot pretzel with a nice cheese Berge. I even got to sit outside in the nice Boston weather. Thank goodness I found this place. The one thing I would recommend is a tv or 2 outside so we can watch the soccer games and enjoy our selfs even more. What a great place and thank you for having me read more

I am very picky about my burgers. I want fresh, authentic burgers, not a chain, cookie cutter one. The Capital Burger was unique & delicious. I highly recommend The Capital Burger. read more

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For a burger, it was a little overpriced, but overall the food tasted good (although, if you want your burger medium rare, you'll need to insist that they don't over cook it). Service was kind and the music was very reasonable so that we could have a quiet conversation. read more

the best burger of my LIFE! got the french onion soup burger is just perfect. the burger doesn't slide off of the bun, and it's cooked a perfect medium. service was amazing, very attentive. i loved this place. read more

Went for lunch with several coworkers and sat outside because the weather was nice. Drinks were good, food was just okay. The lobster roll was dry. Our server was good. read more

Really great burgers. About as good as can be had anywhere. If you like burgers, do yourself a favor and check it out. Sure, they're pretty expensive but once in a while it's very much worth it. Enjoyable ambience. read more

Service was great, super friendly and attentive. Ambiance was nice, a bit loud for my old ears. Food was AMAZING! The mushroom burger and truffle aoli was remarkable. Visiting from California, but someday I will be back! read more

First time trying out this restaurant. There are so many choices and places to eat in Boston!!! Jacob was our server. He was kind and attentive. I ordered the following... The Capital Burger French-Onion Style: Caramelized Onions, Wisconsin Grand Cru Gruy-re, Shallot Aioli Added Bacon and fried egg Side smoked Gouda fries for an additional charge While I was waiting for my meal Jacob brought out some of their butter pickles. They were yummy. The burger was delicious. I loved the presentation too. Adding the egg and bacon took the burger to another level. I would definitely order it again. The fries on the other hand were ok. I felt like with my heightened burger, the fries would have been better plain. Thank you for the great experience! read more

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The capital burger was great - very juicy and flavorful! The service was disappointing - our server gave us waters but never asked for our drink orders. We also asked for lettuce and tomato as a side because we forgot to mention it in the order (but shouldn't the server have asked if we wanted to add it?), and my husband had to drag out eating his burger while waiting for the toppings... eventually he gave up waiting and ended up eating half his burger before the server finally came with it. The truffle fries weren't my favorite - I thought it was too heavy handed on the truffle oil. My husband liked it though. I ordered the pan fried calamari which is fried calamari with chilis. It was great when it came out but unfortunately the chilis were in brine so it quickly made the calamari mushy. We ate in the bottom level, which seems more like a bar area. There's only one restroom on the lower level. read more

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I've seen Capital Burger a hundred times while walking on Newbury and now I finally went in for a dinner with some friends. The interior was sweet! Usually there can be pretty small real estate on Newbury Street for any type of storefront, and when you walk in there's a hostess, a few high tables directly behind the hostess desk, and a big bar directly to the left with huge flat screens. When we were getting brought to our seats, we ended up walking upstairs to a second floor. The second floor is so cute! Lots of Boston and Boston Marathon wall art, dark wood interior, big windows overlooking Newbury, it's a great vibe. Our service was pretty slow but that just meant for a more relaxed, chill, hangout approach to dinner. It's better than feeling rushed outta there so we'll take it! Our server was wicked nice too. :) Everyone ordered a burger with fries and we all liked it. The patty is very thick and chewy here and it wasn't really juicy. The fries were great and our drinks were made well. Highly recommend trying the margarita, pursuit of happiness, or blackberry smash for drinks! read more

The Capital Burger - Blackberry Smash - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

"The Capital Grille's Embarrassing Cousin: from Bos-ton ." On a recent trip to Boston, my wife and I planned to take a friend to a trendy Newbury Street restaurant that, apparently, considers walk ins a personal insult. Fine. Their loss. As we're walking away, we spot The Capital Burger, proudly sporting the same logo and font as The Capital Grille - a place we frequent in New York City and where the service is usually so smooth it just about tucks you in at night. So, naturally, we thought this was fate...for a fleeting, shimmering moment; we were wrong, but we did not know it yet. We stroll in. "About a ten minute wait," says the hostess. Great. We hand over a phone number, grab drinks at the bar, and settle in. Ten minutes turns into twenty. Still no call. I approach the podium to investigate, where the hostess is deeply engaged in her iPhone - probably solving world peace with every swipe to the right. She glances up and says, "Oh, yeah, your table is ready." Of course it is. The place is practically empty. Evidently, the concept of seats being available was too esoteric for the staff to grasp. Little did we know that those lost twenty minutes would be the last peaceful moments of the evening. We ordered a round of clam chowder, a massive cheese fries appetizer, and three burgers with side salads--side salads, mind you, only because we were already committed to those fries. Then the waiting begins. And continues. And evolves into its own geological era. Our waiter disappears into the void until we finally spot him--walking past us with a birthday brownie for a big party in the back, wearing the expression of someone who suddenly realizes he left the infant carrier on top of the car. It is now abundantly clear he never put our order in. Eventually - at 9:45pm - all our food arrives at once. Except, crucially, the cheese fries. The waiter then discovers the time, looks startled, and informs us that the kitchen has already shut down the fryer, so we won't be getting fries after all. Terrific. We ordered side salads for absolutely no reason and refused to eat them, in protest. He apologizes and says they will take 25% off the bill. Okay. Mistakes happen. We're trying to be gracious. We ask for another round of drinks to salvage the night, only to be told: "The bar is closed, and just so you guys know, this building closes at 10pm. Can I get you anything else?" Well, let's see. You just served us all our food, we have not taken a single bite, and you are basically telling us to eat like we are competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog contest...but sure, let me think if I need anything else...maybe some cheese fries and another drink? Fast forward to after 10pm. We have inhaled our meals like fugitives. No check. No waiter. The busboys laugh helplessly when we ask if they have seen him. We finally start to leave, assuming we now live here rent free, when the waiter sprints over, breathless, and says, "Sorry, I couldn't find my manager." He hands us the bill--with zero discount. Of course. This place is unworthy of operating under The Capital Grille's logo. Frankly, it drags down their entire brand like an anvil. It makes me question whether I should ever step foot into one of their establishments outside of New York City again, because clearly no one is administering anything resembling operational control. However, in the interest of fairness: The burger itself was excellent. Shockingly excellent. The lone bright star in an otherwise black hole of service and the only reason this review is not negative stars. I would very much welcome a free meal or, at minimum, the actual 25% discount we were promised. Because this was, without exaggeration, an utter disappointment. read more

Burgers were pretty good, a bit on the salty side. We had a side of kale salad which was good. We were disappointed with the service we got. We weren't fully attended to and had to wait a while. We had to flag our waiter down to order and also to get our itemized receipt. read more

Still holds true....probably the best burger in Boston...juicy, flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. They have beer and cider on tap, and the good stuff - Guinness, Downeast Cider, other locals. For your side you can do anything, fries, a nice salad, or potatoes. And the pickles they bring out as a starter are delicious!! I will keep coming back here if they keep their consistency of great quality up. My go-to burger spot in Boston. read more

The Capital Burger - Mushroom Swiss burger & side salad. Delectable. - Burgers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Burger was awesome and Anna was my server. She was great! Very nice and took care of me. I recommend stopping in and eating outside. Thank You Anna. read more