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    The Capital Grille

    4.0 (626 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Dressy

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    Happy Birthday
    Michelle M.

    Took my mother here for her birthday. It's a very classy establishment and if you're celebrating a birthday they take care of you. They decorated the table with confetti, gave a complementary dessert, and took your photo which they put inside of a card. While this aspect of the dinner was nice, I wasn't impressed with the food. This is the type of place where you purchase your meat and sides are extra. My steak was okay, but the lobster mac and cheese wasn't very good. I did enjoy the spinach and the clam chowder however. I just felt like I've had just as good of meals for less of a price at other steakhouses. The waiter also tried to sell dessert to us instead of giving us the birthday ones. I had read online prior to the dinner that they give birthday desserts so I caught it... but I figured this was to make the bill higher... I will say the desserts were the highlight of the meal for me. That creme brûlée cheesecake was phenomenal. Overall it was a fine experience but I just didn't feel like the quality of the food was anything extravagant for it to be that price.

    Birthday drink!
    Joan M.

    This restaurant was on the list for my birthday. Always saw this place but never ventured in till now. Save your money to come because it is quite expensive. The restaurant is classy. You want to dress nice here. They treat you with a few specials if you tell them it's your birthday. They decorate the table with confetti and give you a birthday card which I thought was sweet! So the menu is that you order your meat, whether chicken, steak, etc.... Then you order vegetables or other foods like spinach, mashed potatoes and lobster macaroni and cheese, just as a few examples, for the sides. So this makes the bill expensive. Then there are alcohol or soda drinks. We started with their assortment of breads which was good. Then had clam chowder which was also a hit! I ordered the steak with a sauce that came with mushrooms and small onions that was delicious! My daughter ordered a plain steak that didn't have any taste. We ordered the spinach and lobster Mac and cheese as sides. To be honest, the lobster Mac and cheese was too expensive for what they give you and not too tasty. My drink was very good. Then you get complimentary small deserts for your birthday. I read a review where you get some desert, but the waiter gave us the menu to choose from. If my daughter didn't ask, I don't know if he would have told us. They were very good but small! Then the last perk for my birthday was a picture that they put in a card to take home. I liked that too! All in all, a great experience but not a place to come on a regular basis because of the price. But you need to come for the experience, especially on your birthday! I am glad I did.

    Bone-in Filet Mignon (Porcini Rub and Aged Balsamic) with Twin Lobster Tails and Lobster Mac and Cheese
    Mike C.

    If you want a great meal with great service, this needs to be on your list. They have great rooms for private events and a really nice bar everything you need for a great time out. Food is top notch and great cocktails.

    Boneless Dry aged NY/KC Strip 14 oz
    Len Y.

    Booked in an industrial area I found this place a mile away. I sat at the bar which was ideal for dining alone. My steak was tender and hot with not a drop of excess fat. Asparagus was perfect, tender yet crispy with a grilled lemon/ band butter drizzle. Service was prompt and courteous. Great supper.

    Cool D.

    Dinner at the bar.Good service with a low key vibe.Everything done in a timely matter that was smooth and enjoyable.

    I recently celebrated my 70th birthday, and requested a nice quiet dinner. My husband made reservations at Capital Grill, requesting Amy, the server, as we heard wonderful reviews of her talent. I had the Tomahawk Veal Chop, and my husband had the Rib Eye, with sides of Au Gratin potatoes, sautéed spinach and grilled asparagus. The veal and Rib Eye were cooked to perfection and the sides were all better then expected. Our experience was above and beyond what I had expected. Little did I know, my husband had informed Amy of my birthday. When we arrived, the table was set up celebrating my special day, making our experience extra special. I ordered the Crème Brûlée for dessert, and again, WOW, it came out with candles and and extra dessert wishing me a "Happy Birthday" I will always remember my special dinner, and will always request Amy, as our server, when we return to Capital Grill!!

    Filet Mignon 8oz
    Gloria L.

    Came here for Dine Out Boston (2024) and I absolutely loved it! The field green salad was huge and I loved the dressing. Then for my entree chicken and I was not disappointed. Double chicken breast over a risotto with mushrooms. The flavor was wonderful and the chicken was sooooo juicy. It also comes with mashed potatoes (my favorite) and we chose asparagus as a replacement for the creamed spinach. Then for dessert I got the crème brûlée, everyone was sad they didn't pick that one after they took a bite of mine. Definitely get the crème brûlée because it was creamy and decadent, the cheesecake was good too. Overall, this was a really good Dine Out Boston choice, especially since there aren't too many in the greater north Boston area

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    Food and service. was excellent as always. If you want the best service ask for Ron. very attentive, funny and knowledgeable.

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    Ask the Community - The Capital Grille

    Are babies welcomed?

    Yes I've been here with my grandchildren multiple times... they offer a good kids menu

    Does the chef accept orders for "medium rare plus"?

    I am not sure about this specific request, but they were extremely helpful in making sure that every request we made was accommodated. My wife has celiac disease and they even went back and checked the ingredients in the soup of the day. I would be… Read more

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    Common Craft - Fish taco

    Common Craft

    3.8(101 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We really liked this place. I was nervous it wouldn't be kid friendly but I was dead wrong it…read moredefinitely was! We had an amazing server who was also the bartender, so friendly and extremely patient with our two little ones. Our food was great we got the short rib tacos and the potato flatbread in both were delicious. The drinks were definitely a highlight with the margarita and beer evening out the stress of having two little kids at lunch.

    Well...fun concept for a place and I can see how it would be popular for groups. Different themed…read morebar areas, some games, live music on given nights. Interesting local beer on tap and other local sourced drinks. The food however, was disappointing. Chicken and Waffles: waffles were incredibly sweet. Like dessert sweet. Made worse by hot honey topping and a sweet breading on the chicken. First bites were good but you get over sweeted pretty quick. OG chicken sandwich was so, so, dry. Same very sweet fried chicken, dry slaw that didn't add any flavor, a few pickles that helped a bit, but no real flavor. The chicken (on the waffles too) was hammered...fried till super dry. Comes with a side of potato chips but they weren't hot or seasoned. The big pretzel app was good. Beer cheese was ok, honey mustard was better. Sorry we didn't enjoy ourselves more. Nice people and very good service.

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    Common Craft - Sign with beautiful skyline

    Sign with beautiful skyline

    Common Craft - Country Brined Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    Country Brined Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    Common Craft - Pat LaFrieda's Signature Burger

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    Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

    Seasons 52

    3.8(777 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I came here with family a few weeks ago and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It was a…read morecelebratory dinner and we ordered a bunch of things off the menu and everything tasted fresh and great. For starters, we tried a mushroom flatbread and soup. I liked that the flatbread was really flat and not doughy. The soup was also really creamy and tasty. The toddler enjoyed the meatballs that was one of the appetizers. For the mains, we tried the filet mignon, oven roasted sea bass, and cedar plank roasted salmon. All were good and tasted light and healthy. We also got a side of brussel sprouts and truffled risotto. The risotto was a bit too rich and creamy for my taste, but my family enjoyed it. We each ended the meal with our own little desserts. I like that they bring out a display of all of the desserts and everyone got to indulge in their own choices and not feel guilty :)

    It's a beautiful spot for dinner. I got their pan seered…read moresalmon with vegetables and marble potatoes. My wife for the trout. The salmon was blackened on a cedar board - the flavors came through big time. When the desserts came out - I thought it was a mini display - but it was not. I began to laugh. I thought it was a joke. They are literally called mini desserts lol. And when they came out, they tasted like they sat in the fridge for a month. It took me 2.5 seconds to complete. Great ambiance Great food Subpar desserts

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    Seasons 52 - Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

    Seasons 52 - Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

    Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

    Seasons 52 - Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

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    Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

    Matadora

    Matadora

    3.7(271 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    Tried Matadora in MA, it's located inside a Hilton, so definitely convenient if you're staying…read morethere. The space is nice and makes for an easy dinner option without leaving the hotel. That said, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. The food was just okay, especially for the price. The portions were on the smaller side and felt a bit expensive for what you get. They do offer gluten-free options, which is always appreciated. Overall, a decent, convenient spot if you're nearby, but not necessarily a destination restaurant.

    It looks nice inside the Hilton hotel. A group of us arrived on a Sunday early evening with…read moreunnecessary reservations. We each had an entree, shared 2 orders of the beef empanadas (Star of the show!), and a total of 5 cocktails and 2 beers. The bill came to just over $300 before tip. This isn't horrible for a tapas spot, but the taste of the entrees were just not worth it. That, and the amount of alcohol you get in most of the cocktails. So much ice and like 2 sips of drink. There's 1 drink with aperol and champagne that is big and you get the remainder of the small champagne as a side car though. We had 2 of the paellas and they were on the smaller side for paella. The flavor was meh and nothing really stood out. I had the steak frites and it was such a small portion of steak. Maybe 4 oz? And the char flavor was so overpowering. The chimichurri I was looking forward to was extremely mild in flavor. The fries were cooked nicely though. Our server was friendly but forgetful. She kept forgetting parts of our order and whether she had already done something or not. Was a bit odd. Overall, I won't be making an effort to come back here.

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    Matadora - Flaming Chorizo

    Flaming Chorizo

    Matadora

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    The Bancroft - Tommy before cut

    The Bancroft

    4.0(945 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    We had gone to Bancroft several years ago and really liked it. It is a splurge kind of place so we…read moredon't go that often. We went on New Year's Eve and boy was it great. I rarely give five stars but this place deserves it. The atmosphere was as it should be, a restaurant, not a New Year's Eve sports bar. It started off with great dinner rolls that you could eat a hundred of. We also had a nice house Canernet Sauvignon. Appetizer was a seafood tower (oysters, shrimp, lobster). A great start. My wife had a filet mignon and fries, I had a rib eye (I never have any other steak) and Brussels sprouts. Everything was absolutely delicious, an absolute riot of flavor. If I could change two things, I wish they had a bone-in ribeye and I would pass on the red wine salt. A little TOO salty. I topped it off with cappuccino. We skipped dessert as they would have had to roll us out of there. Price pre-tip- $245. Worth every penny. This a great steakhouse and loke I said, I almost never give five stars. Great job, folks.

    Was there for the first time. We were a large group ~ 12 people. Bar service prior to being…read moreseated was very good - great drinks and service. We were told we would have a table that sat 12 but ended up in a long bench seat that was very bad in terms of trying to have conversations - the bench seat had chairs on one side and a velour bench on the other...the velour bench was terribly uncomfortable...trying to 'scoot in/out' was a very arduous task. Seafood tower was good. Rib Eye steak was average at best - very salt about 1/2 inch thin. The place was jammed and must do things right, more times that wrong, but I'm hard pressed to go back.

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    The Bancroft
    The Bancroft - Baby Iceberg Wedge   Berkshire Blue

    Baby Iceberg Wedge Berkshire Blue

    The Bancroft - Prime at Butcher Cut Salt  Pepper Tomahawk Rib Steak for 2, Bag of French Fries, Sautéed Local Mushrooms

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    Prime at Butcher Cut Salt Pepper Tomahawk Rib Steak for 2, Bag of French Fries, Sautéed Local Mushrooms

    T'ahpas 529 - Paella Ciega

    T'ahpas 529

    3.9(352 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Took my parents here for a Sunday dinner and it was an absolute home run! We ordered the Pan de…read moreCasa, Pan con Tomate, Dátiles, Albondigas, Croquetas de Jamon, Solomillo, and Churros for dessert and honestly every single dish was a winner. The pacing was perfect. Every 5-10 minutes a new dish would arrive, which made the whole meal feel like a fun, festive experience. No long waits, no awkward gaps, just great food flowing steadily to the table. The Pan de Casa and Albondigas were the clear crowd favorites. My parents are in their 60s and adventurous eaters, and they were absolutely blown away. My dad couldn't stop raving about the meatballs! A huge shoutout to Kayla, our server, who was attentive, warm, and made the whole evening feel special. Sunday is a great night to go, relaxed vibe, great service, and the kitchen is clearly on point. T'ahpas 529 is a gem in Melrose. We will absolutely be back!

    I hate writing this review, its been many years coming, but I honestly thought I wrote it years…read moreago, but somehow it just popped up in my "Please review" section of Yelp, so here I am... So I visited T'ahpas many years ago - date night dinner, left the kids at home & wanted adult food and Tapas were becoming all the rage at the time. Read good reviews, got there, small place, quaint, really good atmosphere, we began ordering food and OMG did we order sooo much, we liked a few things so much we ordered multiple plates, Im talking total fat kid night... Then we are sitting there and it was later at night so the place was empty and instantly I FREEZE - My BF at the time looked at me and noticed panic, he knew exactly what I saw from my reaction - there was a mouse in the dining room, now listen, I GET IT.. All restaurants have them, I wasnt even grossed out like that, THEY ARE MY BIGGEST fear in life, like if someone said Heres a million dollars be in a room with a mouse, I would have to pass! That scared, I dont know why - just am!!! So I exhaled and sat there... it started to run closer, it then disappeared and I slowly was able to unclench and then it came back like 20 mins later, this mouse was ballsy, like there are people walking around in & out and I just couldnt anymore. We got the bill and left, and I told many people and they said I should have complained on the spot but that just isnt me... Im just mad because the Food was GOOOOOOOD... I want to go back but a part of me is just like Nope, Not going to happen! So my take, the food is great, better than great! Hoping it was a one off situation and not a regular occurrence but I would love to come back, Im just a big pussy!

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    T'ahpas 529
    T'ahpas 529
    T'ahpas 529

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    The Capital Grille - steak - Updated May 2026

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