The day finally arrived where I dined at the famous Capital Grille! One of the most renowned steakhouses of the area, it was a place I knew I had to visit. The interior is pretty stunning, with large paintings all over the walls. It felt like a European art museum turned restaurant which was a cool surprise. There are also some neat statues around, with a lot of the decor reminding me of Revolutionary times. The atmosphere is comfortable and classy, and I almost felt like smoking a cigar or something while I was in the booth haha Our server didn't rush us and we had plenty of time to choose from the wine selection. The basket of bread was terrific, all kinds in there which I appreciate. I had a piece that tasted like it had cheesy onion in there, which I haven't had before. I got a cabernet to start. My appetizer was a lovely, refreshing salad, mixed greens with kale, feta cheese, dried cherries, toasted almonds, orzo and walnut mustard vinaigrette. There were wonderful textures to enjoy and it's probably enough for two people. I also had the wonderful German Riesling white wine they had. I had to go all out for the entree, choosing the seared hand-carved tenderloin (two 4 oz. pieces) with two butter poached lobster tails! I haven't had lobster surf 'n turf in many years so it was fun to have again. The dinner was wonderful, with hearty medium rare steaks very juicy and bursting with flavor. The lobster tails were sublime, and well garnished. We also got garlic spinach and mashed potatoes to share which were perfect sides. Because someone sent an appetizer back, we got a really nice dessert of a chocolate cake and some kind of soft tan colored cake with a lovely crust underneath. The meal was phenomenal and I think everyone should experience at least once, especially if you're hankering for a great steak! read more

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We had an outstanding time at the Capital Grille. Wegyu Sirloin was out of this world! Cooked perfectly! Service was excellent! Three people at the table got the Rib eye, they were huge perfectly marbled pieces of beef. The creamed spinach was delicious! Can't wait to go back! read more

Noel was a fantastic server and felt like a friend by the end of the meal. The food was excellent. We cannot wait to come back!

We both had steaks both cooked to perfection. Grill mushroom appetizer was delicious. The korean accented pork belly was too chewy. Waiter removed from the bill. Restaurant staff were amazing. Will definitely return. read more

Yet another Dine Out Boston experience - this time for August 2025. The prix fixe menu has not changed since my last visit, in terms of price ($55) or substance. I went with 3 friends (party of 4) and had a reservation at 7pm on a Wednesday. The place was packed, but after checking at 7 sharp, I got seated in under 10 minutes. I ended up getting - Field Greens Salad - Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip (+$12) - Mashed Potatoes - Creamed Spinach - Creme Brulee The salad seemed fresh and well-dressed. The parm vinaigrette expressed itself as a savory saltiness, with more depth than simply salt. The NY strip, which I ordered medium rare, arrived with the textbook coloration. Notably, the sear's brown did not gradually transition into the warm red center, rather it stopped abruptly. This proved quite the testament to consistency, given that it matched multiple previous experiences. The creamed spinach and mashed potatoes, served family style for my party of 4, tasted quite satisfactory (read: more cream and butter and vegetable or potato). This time, I actually had enough room to consume my dessert. The flourless chocolate cake wasn't overly dense or powdery - a pitfall of these sorts. Nor was it too dense. read more

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One of the better steaks I've had in recent memory! Wait staff was friendly and attentive and the food came out pretty quickly. Items we ordered as of 4/2025: - French Onion Soup - $15 - While it's not the best French onion soup we've had it was pretty good. Plenty of cheese and the size was probably one of the largest I've seen so value wise it's pretty good. The soup itself wasn't bad but we felt like the flavor could have been stronger. Would still recommend (especially to share). - Truffle Fries - $13 - Really good fries. Obviously a truffle oil was used but the flavor was good nonetheless! Quantity was also good for the price. Would recommend for truffle and fry lovers. - Roast Beet Salad - $16 - Loved the goat cheese that came with the salad. Quite refreshing though the beets weren't anything special. We would still order this again! - 10oz Fillet Mignon (+Addition of lump crab) - $67 + $24 - Cooked to a perfect medium rare and very tender (as one would expect!). Wife enjoyed the crab a lot and would order it the same way next time. The crab really helped diversify the texture and flavors of the filet. - Bone in Ribeye Steak - $85 - While by no means cheap, it was extraordinarily tender with a great distribution of fat spread throughout. Cooked perfectly and was terrific. Would highly recommend! read more

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My friends and I had a nice experience here during Dine Out Boston week. While finding parking was a challenge, and the valet was blocked by a tow truck that took ages to tow a car in front of The Capital Grille, that isn't the restaurant's fault. I like the old world charm of this location; somehow it seems more nicely appointed than some of the other stakehouses in town (maybe because I enjoy the art). I had the filet mignon and requested a black peppercorn sauce, which was perfect. The steak had a great sear on it, and the pepper was perfectly accented without being overly complicated. It was really one of the best prepared steaks I've had in recent memory. We shared group portions, per the Dine Out Boston menu, of mashed potatoes (great) and creamed spinach (which I normally don't like, but it worked here). The appetizer field greens salad was more middle of the road--some of the lettuce was rather soggy (the lettuce itself, not due to dressing) or otherwise I would give it a better rating. I finished with the cheesecake, and I'll first issue the disclaimer that I'm not a huge cheesecake person. It was ok for me, but not particularly standout. What was standout was the service from our HILARIOUS server, Nick, who kept us in stitches and also knew the menu front & back. Three cheers for Nick! I'm rounding up the overall review based on his great service. read more

The Capital Grille offers a very high-quality dining experience. The restaurant has an elegant ambiance and attentive service. Every dish is exquisite and delicious, especially their steak, which is perfectly seared on the outside and tender on the inside, leaving a lasting impression. Besides the steak, the seafood is also highly recommended; it's incredibly fresh and pairs perfectly with a selection of fine wines. Overall, this is a high-end restaurant worth visiting again and again, ideal for celebrating special occasions. read more

My boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner at The Capital Grille this weekend. There is a public parking lot right next to the restaurant fyi! We had a reservation for 6:15 and were seated quickly after checking in. It was dimly lit and had a lively ambiance like all their locations. Immaculately clean bathrooms, too! I asked about a drink they used to have on the menu and the bar made it for me with no issue, and my boyfriend ordered a strawberry lemonade (they are so good here). For dinner I had a filet mignon and he had the porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye, both of which were divine. So tender, so juicy, they melt in your mouth. The ribeye is super flavorful. We also shared the mashed potatoes which are always creamy and delicious. Not a single complaint! To finish our meal we had the cheesecake. They added lots of fresh berries and sauce, as well as chocolate covered strawberries (my fav)! It's so rich and yummy. Once we were finished our server brought us a rose, which is such a cute touch. Overall the food is worth every penny, the service was wonderful (thanks to our server Katherine for making our night so special), and we had a perfect Valentine's Day read more

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Super friendly service for a birthday dinner on a Sunday night! I got the bone-in filet which was a special for the night. The meat was perfectly cooked. We got the mashed potato and creamed spinach. The creamed spinach was one of the best that I've had. It was the extra flavor in cream that made it exceed expectations. Overall, there was a good balance between cream and spinach. The interior is old school steakhouse, with deep rich wood and oil paintings. Almost everyone was in a polo/button down shirt or dress/blouse. We ended the night with a surprise birthday dessert of a mini chocolate cake and cheesecake on the house. Our server Diego was amazing. It was a memorable night for good reasons and I'll be back for my own birthday. read more

Molly Costello was an excellent waitress very friendly and personable and efficient love the food and atmosphere highly recommend

Our family of four came here for Thanksgiving Dinner. We were served by a man and his son. It was the best hospitality and despite the busy Thanksgiving schedule, our food was also prepared to perfection. It was super organized and well managed. I would recommend The Capital Grille for a lovely evening out. Coconut cream pie Calamari and peppers Ribeye and NY strip Mashed potato Brussels sprouts read more

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Classic steakhouse with some Northeastern touches. My family are Capital Grille people: we go every Boxing Day, love their Dine Out Boston deal, and never miss the generous wine pour event. It's dark and spacious, with booths for small groups and curtained-off tables for big family dinners (perfect for some privacy). It's lively, but you can't make out your neighbor's conversation which I appreciate. I know it's a chain, and yes, its siblings are LongHorn and Olive Garden, but Capital Grille is the classy one in the family, and it's consistently good. For starters, I love the tuna tartare, and if you ask, they'll usually do steak tartare off-menu. The wedge salad and French onion soup are staples. Entree wise I usually order the strip medium rare, but the lamb is honestly underrated and might be my favorite thing here. Seafood entrées aren't really for me and they just make me jealous of everyone else's plates. The lobster mac is our family's go-to side and is always the first side dish cleared, even when we order multiples. Other hits are the creamed spinach, creamed corn, and Brussels sprouts (apparently I just like anything creamed here). Fantastic martinis. I always get at least one Stoli Doli. For dessert, crème brûlée is the way to go. It's not a life-changing meal, but it's consistently very good, and for me it's tied to a lot of family memories. If you buy a bunch of gift cards for gifts they will usually give you steak knives which is a nice bonus! read more

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We went to the newbury location this time very disappointed off night I guess as 2 steaks had to be sent back twice the cream spinich had no taste I heard the one in Salem is excellant we will try that one next time read more

Celebrated my father's birthday here. Food was delicious, the restaurant had a great ambiance and service was incredible. It was my first time trying capital grille and we will definitely be back! read more

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This was our first time to this location, we frequent the location in Chicago. As anticipated, the food was delicious, service impeccable and the ambiance amazing. The served us a complementary crème Brûlée and sparkling wine to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This is an excellent steakhouse and we highly recommend it. Thank you for having us! read more

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Classic steak house vibe. Very comfortable for six of us in a Saturday night. Tuna appetizer was big and fresh. Our filets were delicious and the Mac and cheese was rated as best ever by the family. Shared two desserts across 6 people, perfect! Service was efficient and friendly, everything ran smoothly. read more

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Capital Grille never disappoints. Drinks, food, service...always exceptional. Sitting at the bar, enjoying excellent bites, fresh drinks...not a bad way to spend an afternoon. Shout out to Jeremy behind the bar. One of the best bartenders in Boston, hands down! read more

Had Easter brunch there with several friends. The food and service were spectacular. Great steak and mashed potatoes that are awesome. Our server was very attentive at every turn. Can't imagine a better place to have wonderful food. read more

I always enjoy Capital Grille locations, they are consistent and offer great service and food... and this one was no different! We hosted a large work party here recently and used their private room, which sat about 22 of us quite nicely. We had a few servers who took care of our large party as well and everything as excellent. All food came out great. They helped us curate a menu and wine list that was perfect. Everyone enjoyed themselves and this made us very happy with our choice to use this Capital Grille for this occasion. read more

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Jeff was incredible attentive, thoughtful, and guided us to the perfect choices. We trusted his suggestions and loved every single thing. An unforgettable evening . read more

Our second visit. ( Posted 1st visit) ... Last review was q very rare 5.0 , not so great on visit 2# . First and this is just a taste thing, we had Japanese Wagu - yikes to rich for my stomach, staying western after this , both classical porterhouses etc, This is too creamy . Like I said , that could be someone else's 5 not me and it is like 160.00 each. Potato's different than first visit 2.9-3.0 not sure why these tasted different. Well wine list remains expensive, we had a liter of Cymamus it was 220.00. well with tip we spent 725.00 and that is way to much for 2 . Continuing my steak search in Boston... I'd go back to Moo but there are many other less expensive choices now. read more

This is the fourth Capital Grille location that I have dined at and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is located right next to the Prudential Center and is very nice inside and out. I'm always impressed with the service at these restaurants as the waiters are well trained and some of the best around. The consistent dining experience is what keeps us coming back and seeking out Capital Grille's whenever we travel. The food is amazing and I can honestly say that we have never once had a bad meal at these restaurants. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts always come perfect. I've been to other high end steak chains with varying experiences at different locations. Impressive that the Capital Grille can offer a high level of consistency across four different locations. We are going to keep hitting them when we travel because we know what we are going to get. And as a plus they are great with allergies, in fact, one of the best restaurants we've experienced. Our waiter, Francis, was exceptional. Highly recommend this Boston location. read more

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Well it was race night and it was very busy. Great vibe. Bartenders were on point as you'd expect here. The wedge salad was very good. Thick chunks of perfectly cooked bacon and a wonderful blue cheese dressing. I had gotten the clam chowder as well which was sub par for the CG. I'm a bit of a chowder snob and like my chowder to taste rich not be thick and look like a cup of mashed potatoes. Also they need a better selection of Gin. read more

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Our go to Steakhouse. Beautiful atmosphere. Great bar, and food consistently good. Very good service whether eating at the bar or at a table. Valet service is free and good! read more

As always, the steak was cooked to perfection. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful evening. read more

Always enjoy our dinners at this location. Beautiful decor. Friendly attentive service. Bread basket warm and varied. I like the modern twist to the classic cheesecake. Dine Out menu excellent value. read more

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My wonderful son treated me and his girlfriend to a fancy night out, and indeed, it was a successful treat! I had the BEST steak here that I've ever had in my life (and I've been on this earth for quite a while). I've also been to a few upscale steakhouses, and the meal here topped them all. First off, the service was amazing; our waiter, Kevin, was very patient, attentive, and accommodating. We were seated in one of the smaller dining areas that was a little dark for my liking, I'm old and need more lighting to read, but the overall, it had the traditional look of a steakhouse. They also had their wine tasting event --The Generous Pour -- going on at the time; and although it's an extra expense, they didn't skimp on the pours and the wine choices were excellent. I typically prefer red wine, but did find a white wine that didn't give me a headache. The manager checked in as well, and offered us free dessert. I'll definitely go back for more! read more

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Great service and staff. Came here last minute for dinner and it didn't disappoint. Food was excellent and was cooked perfectly

The service was impeccable, with fast and efficient food delivery. Our waiter, Nikolas, was personable and provided amazing recommendations. The rib-eye and lobster mac and cheese were absolutely to die for! I also had the pleasure of sitting in a booth, which I highly recommend--it made for a peaceful and enjoyable dinner. read more

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Always top notch with regard to exceptional service, food and ambience. Love coming here for lunch or dinner. I often crave the lobster mac and cheese. read more

The food was nothing to rave about, and the steak unfortunately didn't taste that good. The meat quality was not optimal. I think this place gets so much business that it's more about quantity than quality. The shrimp was good though. Service was decent. Ambiance is similar to a standard steakhouse. read more

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Our favorite spot for dine out Boston, hands down. We always make a point to come here during restaurant week and this visit did not disappoint. The clam chowder was creamy, the filet mignon buttery, the creamed spinach and mashed potatoes perfect, and the cheesecake dessert complete with a Creme brûlée like finish. Our only complaint was that they never brought our second plate of shared creamed spinach for the four of us (we did get our second mashed potato serving). read more

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As one would expect, this upscale Darden concept is great all around. We were early for our reservation but greeted warmly and seated quickly. Drinks were prompt and tastes quite good. The meal was excellent. For the price I would hope so, but my 10oz Filet Mignon was well worth it. Sides were asparagus and au gratin potatoes. I'd definitely get the potatoes again, I might pass on the asparagus as it was a bit woody. Dessert portions were huge. We probably could have split one dessert between two of us. The whipped cream on top was a treat in and of itself. The atmosphere is upscale, while they don't seem to enforce a dress code, most of the guests were dressed nicely read more

I arrived and was immediately seated. I made a reservation ahead of time, so it would seem that was working to my advantage. The restaurant was packed. The first thing I noticed was the wide range of patrons. Very young to old, small groups and large groups, anyone looking for some good food and a great night out should consider this place. I was there with my brother for a special occasion. We planned ahead and knew what we wanted to eat. You can see how wonderful the food is and our great looking drinks in the photos. The photos don't show the attention that was given to us by an amazing host named Karim. He made sure my food allergies were attended to and the service was top quality. Thank you for a wonderful night out in my amazing city of Boston. read more

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Worst customer experience ever. Hostess staff should all be fired -- rude and unresponsive. Run don't walk to avoid this place.

The service and food were both phenomenal. I had broken my shoe heel on the way there. We were sat in a quiet corner area with great ambiance. We asked our server Abel if they had some glue for my shoe, but he took it discretely away. The manager Kevin had went above and beyond getting it repaired for me during dinner. This was beyond the best service that I have had in a long time! The food and wine were delicious and worth the price. A lot of places have high prices, but don't deliver on quality taste, that's not the case here. I had the sliced filet and it was one of the best steaks I've had in a long time and went excellent with the Super Tuscan red wine. A huge thank you to Abel Vasquez and Kevin Richardson for taking care of me, if it weren't for you both, it would have been very difficult to walk to the symphony with my broken shoe. read more

The Capital Grille - Sliced Filet Mignon with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence - Steakhouses Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I went to Capital Grille on a whim one day and we were pleasantly surprised! I am always skeptical of chain steak houses because I've found that quality can decrease, but this was delicious. We arrived around 7:30PM on a weekday and were seated basically immediately. The ambiance of the BackBay location is beautiful, nicely dimmed, and classy enough for a celebratory dinner or a work outing. The bread basket is nice that it comes with different types of bread and was a delicious appetizer. For food, we ordered the bone-in ribeye grilled medium rare and the seared scallops special. The steak was amazing. It was juicy, cooked beautifully, cut like butter, and seasoned with a flavorful crust. Each bite made me so happy! The scallops were also cooked very well but were a bit bland compared to the steak. The sauce was on the creamy side and veg was cooked nicely. The scallops dish had different textures that helped it to not feel heavy. I will say, your wallet should be prepared to go here. The prices line up with a classy steak house but isn't as expensive as other places. I would definitely go again! read more

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Great location. Lots of good eats and nightlife and Cap Grille is one of the best steak houses in that area. No place to park. It that downtown Boston for you. Atmosphere is what you would expect from a high end steak house. I ordered a filet with Kona crust. I'm usually a ribeye dude but I needed to leave room for the lobster Mac-n-cheese. The steak was perfectly cooked. Shallot with butter sauce was surprisingly amazing and Mac-n-cheese is always on point. Ya mean. Would I go back? I go there once a month. No cap. read more

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We came here to celebrate getting engaged earlier in the day. This was such an unbelievable experience; we felt like celebrities. The atmosphere was great, the food was incredible, and the service was beyond perfect. We both got the filet mignon and split potatoes and asparagus. Delicious. We had Diego as our server and he was unbelievably kind and attentive, probably our favorite part of the whole experience. They also surprised us with a champagne toast and a cute dessert tray saying congratulations. We will absolutely be back when we have the chance! read more

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