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I had never been here before. We're not really steak house people because my husband makes them better than any restaurant I've been in! We do occasionally go to one and the food is usually very good - we just never get steak. A friend took us here for lunch. It's really a very nice place. It was obviously upscale and looked great. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server came over and took drink orders. When she came back she went over a special or two and gave us time to make our choices. She was attentive without being too much. Our food was delicious! We enjoyed our meal and the time spent with a friend. Would I go back? Maybe! As I mentioned, we're not really steak house people, but I do highly recommend it fo
This is a great steak restaurant in a nice area. The service was very good and the food was all fantastic. I had the strip steak. It was grilled to perfection at medium rare and seemed larger than the described 14 oz. I was with a group so I had a chance to try almost all of the sides. They were all great. My wedge salad was good as well, but next time I'll have it in the traditional way rather than having them chop it for me. Overall, an excellent dinner
I visit this place often for lunch as it's right by my job and every time it is even better than before. Consistency is key and they have they down packed! I have tried several different menu items but the burgers are to die for. Juice oozing out of them. The duck fat fries are yummy too. Honestly I haven't had anything yet off the menu that I would try again down to the appetizers. It is a dimly lit restaurant. Very intimate vibes. Can get some work done in here midday. Peaceful. They have an excellent wine selection as well!
Went to The Capital Grille and had such a great experience, a lot better than my first one. They're currently offering a $35 Wagyu burger special paired with a glass of red wine, with three different burger options to choose from. I went with the mushroom & Swiss, and my friend got the blue cheese burger which came with a delicious truffle mayonnaise. We also tried the Peach Bourbon Smash made with peach purée, which was so good. They even let us sample one of their infused vodka drinks. It was really lovely to sit at the bar, we had great service and we were there for several hours.
5-Star Steakhouse - as good as it gets for a Top-tier restaurant! Impeccable service, Excellent food and Cozy ambience! My 1st time here and I was not disappointed by any part of the experience, especially the meal! Known for steaks, but plenty of other tasty menu options and sides to choose. Overall 5.0 experience for me; expect to spend ~$60-90pp for entrees plus any sides, starters, drinks, etc. Highly recommend reservations, and valet parking available for a charge. Today, ordered the Clam Chowder Soup as starter; it was deliciously creamy, flavorful and chunky - on a chilly day, i could've had this and a salad for a meal. Also got to have the Lobster and Crab Cake with Lemon Basil Aioli - good portion, yummy to eat and definitely a sharable appetizer! For my entree, I ordered the Bone-in Filet - WOW, cooked perfectly and amazingly good! And yep, the bone went home as a special treat for my dog - lucky gal! I also got a taste of the Sesame Seared Tuna; generous portion, delicious to eat, wonderful seafood selection! Shareable (12 of us) sides included Au Gratin potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Sam's Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, and Roasted Wild Mushrooms. All of them complimented any steak option, so you won't go wrong. Next time I'd love to try their Creamed Spinach too. For me, it's definitely a celebration or special occasion meal; and TCG is a fantastic choice! Cheers, ENJOY!!!
Linley (forgive incorrect spelled) was an excellent server in the bar area. Pleasant, attentive service with great lunch recommendations. Cozy, quiet atmosphere during the lunch hour; not too crowded. Thoroughly enjoyed the French onion soup. The Caesar salad was delicious & filling as well. Parking is easy breezy (careful if you opt for meter parking). ~Christy
What a great over all experience! The food and the staff were amazing. Our server Brandon was very knowledgeable, personable, gave great recommendations and was on his A game ! The moscato was delicious as-well! Now to the food, OMG so freaking good!! Started off with the lobster bisque, which is ridiculously good, very light but satisfying. It had a very light whipped creamy texture. I had the porterhouse medium rare. My girlfriend had the 10 oz center cut fillet rare with a 6 oz lobster tail. we also had the lobster mac & cheese and mash potatoes for our sides. everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. The steaks melted in our mouths but still had a savory crust on top. The lobster tail was sweet and juicy. they even brought out complementary cheesecake for my girlfriend's birthday. we will be back for another visit for sure! well worth every dollar spent!!!
Great dinner. Great service. Found street parking on a Friday night. Got in without a reservation! The food was delicious. The onion bread was very good. Soft. Warm. Tasty. The crab cake was good. The field salad was good. The steak was amazing. Great seasoning. Well cooked. Got a side of shallot butter and didn't even need it. The Brussel sprouts was delicious. Must get. The mashed potatoes was delicious. Must get. Got the dessert sampler with cheesecake and flourless and chocolate cake. Service by all was amazing.
I will start by saying that the cocktails, the food, and the service were outstanding on Thanksgiving Day, as we expected when we booked our reservation weeks in advance. My notes involve the pre-dining experience. #1 was the 20-minute wait for a reserved table at the non-peak dining time of 3pm. I assumed the servers, on fully-booked days, remind the diners of their dining window to allow the tables to be bussed and turned over for the next reservation. That clearly was not the case. #2. I was irritated that reservations were freed by cancellations but your system would not allow me to change to 4pm or 5pm after I accepted the only available time of 3pm weeks earlier. #3 What is the point of a dress code at a fine dining establishment if it's not enforced? Clearly many nearby residents look at The Capital Grille as their neighborhood diner, so it's important that dress code reminders are included on all reservation sites, on all reservation confirmations, and in the confirmation call (that I was shocked to receive). 75% of the attire on Thanksgiving Day was atrocious. We love The Capital Grille and don't want to see its classiness lost to the "come as you are" crowd.
Today's review is just about drinking cocktails at the bar. A friend and I were in Clayton having lunch at another restaurant and needed a second cocktail. We were disappointed with the cocktails at our lunch place, so we left and came to, The Capital Grille where I knew the cocktails were masterfully made. We claimed our seats at the bar and the bartender quickly greeted us. After glancing over the Specialty Cocktails menu, we ordered our adult beverages. I chose, In Fashion (a play on an Old Fashioned) and my friend enjoyed, an Espresso Martini. Both were superbly made and satisfied our craving for the second cocktail. I moved away from STL 5 years ago and miss eating and drinking at, The Capital Grille. So I was thrilled to enjoy my adult beverage, today. Now I need to get back and have some Prime Rib.
We stopped in for the first time on a Friday to enjoy dinner with friends. We chose to sit in the bar for a more casual vibe. Our server was great and attentive to us throughout the entire meal. We started with appetizers and drinks. The calamari and prosciutto wrapped mozzarella were fantastic starters. My boyfriend does not eat seafood, but tried the calamari and even went back for seconds! I chose to try the house cocktail, the Doli, it was so refreshing and not overly sweet. I also sampled the Blackberry bourbon side car, I'm not a huge fan of bourbon but I loved this drink. For my main meal I got the filet mignon, asparagus, and truffle fries. The steak was cooked perfectly as was the asparagus! The truffle fries were good and fresh but did not blow me away like the rest of the meal. We are looking forward to our next visit!
I came here for a solo birthday dinner. The restaurant was very dimly lit; perfect for an anniversary, date night or b-day celebration. I wanted to sit alone, in a corner for privacy. I sat more so towards the front of the restaurant, but my booth was in the corner. The host was nice and greeted me right away and I almost felt like she already knew who I Was, lol. I had a birthday card, signed by some of the staff, and a small amount of confetti on the table. So cute! Corbin was my server and he was nice, helpful and patient while I decided on what to order. I started with out with a sideacar, per Corbin's recommendation. It was waaayyyyyy too sweet for me, so I switched to an in fashion. I'm usually an old-fashioned type of girl, so this was definitely more my speed. For dinner, I ended up getting the ribeye, medium, brussel sprouts, and augratin potatoes. The steak was great, the brussels were good (wish I had a little more bacon), and my au gratin potatoes- the cheese tasted a little charred but cooked well overall. The shallot butter was INCREDIBLE. I had plenty of leftovers. Corbin took my food to wrap up. I was presented with some complimentary birthday dessert, flourless chocolate cake and creme brulee, and a glass of champagne. Very delicious, nice touch! I would have given 5 stars, but I was very disappointed and annoyed with how my leftovers were stored. They weren't compartmentalized or placed in individual bins. It was like Corbin or whoever, just flipped my plates over and tossed them into the to-go bin. My shallot butter was just tossed on top of the steak in a container. My potatoes and brussels were stored with my steak and just all over the place inside the bin. Even my desserts were just thrown on top of each other in ONE container, not separated at all!! I don't know if they were in a rush, if that's a common practice or what, but that was really disappointing.
Grilled sea bass with mushrooms and asparagus dish was delicious along oh the staple clam chowder. Service always excellent. Hot rolls and salted butter always a treat too. Skip the NY cheesecake though.
One of the best fine dining restaurants in STL. The food is great during lunch and dinner but the portions change slightly. We like to go every year for our anniversary and we appreciate they decorate the table with a rose. The service is always great and I appreciate all the knowledge the waitstaff has for the drinks down to the desserts. One of my favorite items on the menu is the seafood tower that has the juiciest shrimp, crab, oysters, and lobster! The salads are always fresh and the table bread is a nice mix. I do wish the butter was not as cold to spread easier. Accessibility note: the space can accommodate wheelchairs but the restrooms are at the main entrance away from the dining room. The restaurant is also fairly dark. For parking, it is street parking but I would utilize the valet. read more
5 days ago
Let's start by saying this was my birthday celebration with my husband. I made the reservations (only because I could not decide on where to go) and we were able to get in same day! We started with a cocktail. I had the dirty goose and my husband had an espresso martini. Now, here is where I get a bit particular...these martinis were perfect. Perfect ratios, taste and thank you God, COLD!! Someone please tell me why it is so hard to get a good martini and COLD???!! These cocktails were lovely We then ordered dinner. I had the chopped salad, and my husband had the lobster bisque. Both were fabulous! For our main dish I had the 10 oz filet off the menu, my husband had the filet special with the bone. Mine was with gorgonzola cheese and cabernet reduction my husbands was Oscar style. Both were perfect. We ordered the lobster mac n cheese and the asparagus - both perfect sides! We each had a glass of wine with dinner I had the prisoner and I cannot remember what my husband had - sorry - it was a cabernet - both accented the main dishes perfectly For the birthday dessert was a small chocolate espresso cake with small cheesecake. At first I was like, meh, cheesecake, but here I am surprised again. They brulee'd the top of the cheesecake - that took it to the next level and the chocolate espresso cake was fantastic with my red wine. The ambiance is pleasant. It was a busy night in the restaurant, and it has a certain buzz about it. There were times it was hard to hear the person sitting next to you (and yes, I have had my hearing checked and it is just fine). Mark our server obviously had been there for a while and knew his menu and drinks like the back of his hand. It was a wonderful dinner, but it was pricey - fair warning. $$$$ read more
4 months ago
I had never been here before. We're not really steak house people because my husband makes them better than any restaurant I've been in! We do occasionally go to one and the food is usually very good - we just never get steak. A friend took us here for lunch. It's really a very nice place. It was obviously upscale and looked great. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server came over and took drink orders. When she came back she went over a special or two and gave us time to make our choices. She was attentive without being too much. Our food was delicious! We enjoyed our meal and the time spent with a friend. Would I go back? Maybe! As I mentioned, we're not really steak house people, but I do highly recommend it fo read more
This is a great steak restaurant in a nice area. The service was very good and the food was all fantastic. I had the strip steak. It was grilled to perfection at medium rare and seemed larger than the described 14 oz. I was with a group so I had a chance to try almost all of the sides. They were all great. My wedge salad was good as well, but next time I'll have it in the traditional way rather than having them chop it for me. Overall, an excellent dinner read more
I visit this place often for lunch as it's right by my job and every time it is even better than before. Consistency is key and they have they down packed! I have tried several different menu items but the burgers are to die for. Juice oozing out of them. The duck fat fries are yummy too. Honestly I haven't had anything yet off the menu that I would try again down to the appetizers. It is a dimly lit restaurant. Very intimate vibes. Can get some work done in here midday. Peaceful. They have an excellent wine selection as well! read more
Went to The Capital Grille and had such a great experience, a lot better than my first one. They're currently offering a $35 Wagyu burger special paired with a glass of red wine, with three different burger options to choose from. I went with the mushroom & Swiss, and my friend got the blue cheese burger which came with a delicious truffle mayonnaise. We also tried the Peach Bourbon Smash made with peach purée, which was so good. They even let us sample one of their infused vodka drinks. It was really lovely to sit at the bar, we had great service and we were there for several hours. read more
5-Star Steakhouse - as good as it gets for a Top-tier restaurant! Impeccable service, Excellent food and Cozy ambience! My 1st time here and I was not disappointed by any part of the experience, especially the meal! Known for steaks, but plenty of other tasty menu options and sides to choose. Overall 5.0 experience for me; expect to spend ~$60-90pp for entrees plus any sides, starters, drinks, etc. Highly recommend reservations, and valet parking available for a charge. Today, ordered the Clam Chowder Soup as starter; it was deliciously creamy, flavorful and chunky - on a chilly day, i could've had this and a salad for a meal. Also got to have the Lobster and Crab Cake with Lemon Basil Aioli - good portion, yummy to eat and definitely a sharable appetizer! For my entree, I ordered the Bone-in Filet - WOW, cooked perfectly and amazingly good! And yep, the bone went home as a special treat for my dog - lucky gal! I also got a taste of the Sesame Seared Tuna; generous portion, delicious to eat, wonderful seafood selection! Shareable (12 of us) sides included Au Gratin potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Sam's Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, and Roasted Wild Mushrooms. All of them complimented any steak option, so you won't go wrong. Next time I'd love to try their Creamed Spinach too. For me, it's definitely a celebration or special occasion meal; and TCG is a fantastic choice! Cheers, ENJOY!!! read more
10 months ago
Linley (forgive incorrect spelled) was an excellent server in the bar area. Pleasant, attentive service with great lunch recommendations. Cozy, quiet atmosphere during the lunch hour; not too crowded. Thoroughly enjoyed the French onion soup. The Caesar salad was delicious & filling as well. Parking is easy breezy (careful if you opt for meter parking). ~Christy read more
1 month ago
What a great over all experience! The food and the staff were amazing. Our server Brandon was very knowledgeable, personable, gave great recommendations and was on his A game ! The moscato was delicious as-well! Now to the food, OMG so freaking good!! Started off with the lobster bisque, which is ridiculously good, very light but satisfying. It had a very light whipped creamy texture. I had the porterhouse medium rare. My girlfriend had the 10 oz center cut fillet rare with a 6 oz lobster tail. we also had the lobster mac & cheese and mash potatoes for our sides. everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. The steaks melted in our mouths but still had a savory crust on top. The lobster tail was sweet and juicy. they even brought out complementary cheesecake for my girlfriend's birthday. we will be back for another visit for sure! well worth every dollar spent!!! read more
Great dinner. Great service. Found street parking on a Friday night. Got in without a reservation! The food was delicious. The onion bread was very good. Soft. Warm. Tasty. The crab cake was good. The field salad was good. The steak was amazing. Great seasoning. Well cooked. Got a side of shallot butter and didn't even need it. The Brussel sprouts was delicious. Must get. The mashed potatoes was delicious. Must get. Got the dessert sampler with cheesecake and flourless and chocolate cake. Service by all was amazing. read more
I will start by saying that the cocktails, the food, and the service were outstanding on Thanksgiving Day, as we expected when we booked our reservation weeks in advance. My notes involve the pre-dining experience. #1 was the 20-minute wait for a reserved table at the non-peak dining time of 3pm. I assumed the servers, on fully-booked days, remind the diners of their dining window to allow the tables to be bussed and turned over for the next reservation. That clearly was not the case. #2. I was irritated that reservations were freed by cancellations but your system would not allow me to change to 4pm or 5pm after I accepted the only available time of 3pm weeks earlier. #3 What is the point of a dress code at a fine dining establishment if it's not enforced? Clearly many nearby residents look at The Capital Grille as their neighborhood diner, so it's important that dress code reminders are included on all reservation sites, on all reservation confirmations, and in the confirmation call (that I was shocked to receive). 75% of the attire on Thanksgiving Day was atrocious. We love The Capital Grille and don't want to see its classiness lost to the "come as you are" crowd. read more
Today's review is just about drinking cocktails at the bar. A friend and I were in Clayton having lunch at another restaurant and needed a second cocktail. We were disappointed with the cocktails at our lunch place, so we left and came to, The Capital Grille where I knew the cocktails were masterfully made. We claimed our seats at the bar and the bartender quickly greeted us. After glancing over the Specialty Cocktails menu, we ordered our adult beverages. I chose, In Fashion (a play on an Old Fashioned) and my friend enjoyed, an Espresso Martini. Both were superbly made and satisfied our craving for the second cocktail. I moved away from STL 5 years ago and miss eating and drinking at, The Capital Grille. So I was thrilled to enjoy my adult beverage, today. Now I need to get back and have some Prime Rib. read more
11 months ago
We stopped in for the first time on a Friday to enjoy dinner with friends. We chose to sit in the bar for a more casual vibe. Our server was great and attentive to us throughout the entire meal. We started with appetizers and drinks. The calamari and prosciutto wrapped mozzarella were fantastic starters. My boyfriend does not eat seafood, but tried the calamari and even went back for seconds! I chose to try the house cocktail, the Doli, it was so refreshing and not overly sweet. I also sampled the Blackberry bourbon side car, I'm not a huge fan of bourbon but I loved this drink. For my main meal I got the filet mignon, asparagus, and truffle fries. The steak was cooked perfectly as was the asparagus! The truffle fries were good and fresh but did not blow me away like the rest of the meal. We are looking forward to our next visit! read more
I came here for a solo birthday dinner. The restaurant was very dimly lit; perfect for an anniversary, date night or b-day celebration. I wanted to sit alone, in a corner for privacy. I sat more so towards the front of the restaurant, but my booth was in the corner. The host was nice and greeted me right away and I almost felt like she already knew who I Was, lol. I had a birthday card, signed by some of the staff, and a small amount of confetti on the table. So cute! Corbin was my server and he was nice, helpful and patient while I decided on what to order. I started with out with a sideacar, per Corbin's recommendation. It was waaayyyyyy too sweet for me, so I switched to an in fashion. I'm usually an old-fashioned type of girl, so this was definitely more my speed. For dinner, I ended up getting the ribeye, medium, brussel sprouts, and augratin potatoes. The steak was great, the brussels were good (wish I had a little more bacon), and my au gratin potatoes- the cheese tasted a little charred but cooked well overall. The shallot butter was INCREDIBLE. I had plenty of leftovers. Corbin took my food to wrap up. I was presented with some complimentary birthday dessert, flourless chocolate cake and creme brulee, and a glass of champagne. Very delicious, nice touch! I would have given 5 stars, but I was very disappointed and annoyed with how my leftovers were stored. They weren't compartmentalized or placed in individual bins. It was like Corbin or whoever, just flipped my plates over and tossed them into the to-go bin. My shallot butter was just tossed on top of the steak in a container. My potatoes and brussels were stored with my steak and just all over the place inside the bin. Even my desserts were just thrown on top of each other in ONE container, not separated at all!! I don't know if they were in a rush, if that's a common practice or what, but that was really disappointing. read more
7 months ago
Grilled sea bass with mushrooms and asparagus dish was delicious along oh the staple clam chowder. Service always excellent. Hot rolls and salted butter always a treat too. Skip the NY cheesecake though. read more
7 months ago
If you're in search of a classic steakhouse experience done right, without the stuffy feel, The Capital Grille is the place to be! Your steak will come out perfectly cooked and you'll have too many delicious sides to choose from. The service is wonderful and everyone is very helpful. If you're looking to splurge on a night out, this place is perfect for that! read more
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10 months ago
I had truly a great experience at capital grille! It was my first time ever there and exceeded expectations. The ambiance is great, very moody. It's almost like stepping into a mad men episode lol. We went for lunch so it was a smaller menu but got the special salad of the day which included steak medium well and a tomato salad with Cesar salad. That was super good! I also got the French onion soup and wow incredible, I will be dreaming on that until I get it again. The cocktails were yummy and strong. Desserts unreal.... I got the coconut cream pie and the portion is quite large which was great for the price. Our server was polite, helpful and funny. Will be going again! read more
Anniversary dinner. Service was amazing. Bar area was comfortable. Steak and drinks were 5/5. Sides could use a little work. French onion soup came out cold. Salad was a little watery. And potatoes were a little dry... all in all still a good meal. read more
I had all of 45mins to grab a bite before going to the airport. I'm so glad I squeezed this in. I forgot the servers name, but she was speedy and friendly in the bar area. I would recommend the brussel sprouts. They had a perfect glaze on them. Even though I rarely eat beef, of course the steak is a specialty of theirs. I think I fall in love with every Captial Grill I have been to, but I appreciated that I could grab a light bite and be out in such a short time. Everything we ordered was served hot and tasty. The only wish I had is that I made the time to get there earlier to enjoy more dishes. read more
Capital Grille is an excellent place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any occasion that you want to get dressed up and feel special. From the minute you pull up, walk in and are seated, you are given the most outstanding customer service. They make you feel so special. I was celebrating my birthday and wanted to enjoy the Wagyu and wine special. I didn't realize I made reservations for the dining room rather than a high top in the bar where the special was they were so kind and accommodating and gave me the special in the main dining room. They also let me sample one of the wines, I was curious about and even told me the story behind it. They brought me the most delicious dessert. I think I've ever had. I had the cheesecake plus the flourless torte. The wine was superb. The burger was beyond anything I've ever had and so delicious. At one point, I was looking for the restroom and sitting at my table and must've had a quiz look at my face when a gentleman quickly came over and asked if I needed help. If you want to be waited on, feel special and have an attentive service staff along with some of the best food ever go to Capitol Grill. Kudos to Samantha!!! she was an amazing server. read more
Oysters are vitamins. And sometimes you need them immediately. I was post-meeting amd desperate and I'm not a chain girly, but I hit up the Capital Grill in St. Louis to get half a dozen oysters and they were delicious. The staff was quick. The bar was buzzing. Everyone left me alone while I did a little work and inhaled down six oysters. #stlouispescatarianapproved read more
Came for a birthday lunch and it did not disappoint. I ordered the lobster and mango salad, which was was like and flavorful. We also got mint lemonade (yum!!) which was delightfully refreshing. Our waiter was attentive and apologetic when there was a delay. We also received beautiful (gluten free) chocolate espresso tortes for dessert. Although the dining space was packed, it wasn't too loud in the dining space so we could hear each other talking, which was appreciated. read more
I was at The Capital Grille with my sister for Thanksgiving dinner. Our entrees were great, as were our drinks, appetizers, and desserts. And the service was FANTASTIC. However, we did have two issues during our visit: 1. Wait Time Despite having made reservations, we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. There seemed to be an issue with turning over tables in a timely manner. As my sister & I waited, along with several other dinner parties, we constantly saw the staff walk back & forth between the dining areas and the front desk to communicate with the hostesses. The check-in process could definitely benefit from more technology (text messaging, two-way radios, etc.). 2. Dress Code There was no apparent enforcement of the dress code. The required attire was business casual. However, I saw numerous people wearing jeans, sneakers, sports gear, etc. The dress code is literally etched into the glass window at the entrance! To be fair, this is an issue I have with many fine dining restaurants, not just The Capital Grille. Is it too much to ask people to dress appropriately for dinner? Aside from those two issues - which are fixable - we had an enjoyable dining experience. read more
7 months ago
I decided to have my birthday dinner while the Wagyu and Wine promotion was running. My server was so great and the food was delicious. The French onion soup is absolutely delicious and was perfect for the cool night. I definitely plan to return before the promotion ends! read more
We have enjoyed Capital Grille as an easy go-to steak night dinner. We've been a handful of times, and enjoyed the service a lot throughout the years we've been coming. Loved: the service. The truffle fries are always consistent. The option for a chefs cut steak so I have a better smaller portion. The Kona crusted steak is a great option Liked: I used to think the lobster bisque was the best, but I think it's not nearly as good as it used to be. It's okay, but I may stop getting it and am disappointed as it is a lot less lobster and less bisque than it used to be. One tip is to get there early if you don't like sitting right next to the tables beside you. It's a nice and chill vibe and very nice, but just feels right. read more
2 years ago
Very nice food and dining experience once you find the parking garage or valet I ended up doing valet which was $12 cash or card at the end of your meal! I sat towards the back with the kitchen I loved it was able to see how the guys got the orders out etc. I also enjoyed the decor my favorite was this stature of an eagle it was beautiful right in front of the kitchen now off to the menu items I tried an on the menu item which were 6 fresh oysters and an off menu appetizer that was to die for it is called cast iron shrimp comes with 5 very large and meaty shrimp with thick bread cut in between the shrimp and a white wine sauce with a few cherry tomatoes to throw it all together. It was sooooooo good and definitely worth a try. Next was the main course in which I opted for the sea bass with asparagus and mushroom with a garlic sauce and a strip sirloin medium with a little pink. With a glass of Trimbach Riesling to wash it all down. The sea bass was perfect I would've enjoyed more white sauce but that's personal preference and I'm sure I could've asked and been accommodated. The Strip sirloin was cooked to perfect asking directions and you could taste the caramelized charr on the steak! With everything mentioned above you all know I didn't opt in for dessert but they had a few classic and nice once to choose from I was too full. Needless to say this was perfect for just a Friday wanting to eat the decor the waiter the water and bread server all make this place a nice hit and evening to enjoy for engagements celebrating friends or family! read more
Amazing service and food.. I had the jumbo crab and my filet was cooked perfectly. Ambiance c oh I'd be a bit better if the music wasn't so loud and the lights were a bit dimmer but overall I was impresssd. I especially loved the pumpernickel bread service w salted butter! Yum! I'll be back for sure! read more
10 months ago
Had high hopes for a visit to CG. Planned for a New Year's Eve celebration with friends. 8:30 reservation had us seated about 9:10. Had high hopes as several folks had recommended the tuna steak and that was what I was looking forward to... Capital Grille-purported to be fine dining. It's not. Expensive but not fine. APPETIZERS- Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella was delicious as was the fried calamari and hot peppers. Friends enjoyed the truffle fries. DRINKS- All enjoy their cocktails but Coke Zero was out so it was Diet Coke for me. Salad- Split a Caesar salad with my wife. The Caesar was absolutely boring, no real flavor at all. ENTREES- Tuna dish...again, I was told the tuna steak was great but it's not a tuna steak, it's a tuna dish with a piece of seared tuna. I asked if I could just get a tuna steak, rare, seared, and peppered. I could tell from my explanation of what I wanted and our server's explanation back to me, I was going to be disappointed. I opted to not get the tuna dish and opted for sides...more on those later. My wife ordered the lamb chops medium, pink warm center(per the server). What she got was well done... and our server took quite a bit of time before checking on our food once delivered and we pointed out that the lamb chops were indeed NOT medium. Our server took them back as we ate the rest of our food (more on this to follow). Friend said his sea bass, although a small portion, was delicious and friend who had the sliced filet mignon enjoyed it but said it was not cooked evenly. Friend who had the 10oz filet mignon also received her steak medium rare as opposed to the requested medium well. SIDES- Asparagus was fine, even good, but not remarkable. Brussels sprouts were good, a bit squishy and the Brussels sprouts at Bonefish Grill are better. Both were good sized portions. DESSERT- Wanted something for dessert but nothing drew my fancy and waiter didn't provide any insight into a good choice so we opted not to waste more money chasing a dessert. AMBIANCE- Loud and super dark. As a table of six we had to raise our voices to club level to speak to each other. SERVICE (or lack thereof)- Upon seating, the water guy gave my wife the stink eye for attempting to move her glass closer for him to reach and then he spilled some on the table. Waiter was rushed and clearly more interested in moving between tables than really assuring we had a good experience. As I shared about the lamb chops being incorrectly cooked, I didn't think twice about him taking away the incorrectly cooked portion and because he chose to rarely check in on us, we had all more or less finished our food when he popped back up with "correctly" cooked lamb chops already wrapped up in a to go container...What do we want that for? And the meat stayed in the bill (shame on me for not noticing). Real fine dining would have A. Asked us how to correct the error and B. Taken the meat off the bill automatically. And to boot, the lamb chops had ZERO seasoning! I'm drinking diet Cokes but always tip like I'm drinking cocktails. The amount of time I had to wait for refills was ridiculous. Applebees would've filled my glass faster! Waiter clearly had not understood initially how to split the bill between the 3 couples and so he placed all the appetizers on my bill (he told me that as he brought the bills) and also added other's drinks to my bill. He could have asked to make sure but didn't and these are 30+yr friends so we can figure that out on our own! Overall- This was our first time at CG and like Ruth Chris' nowadays, this is an overly expensive restaurant that has nicer decor than Texas Roadhouse but not better steaks or service If you want a great meal, steak, and actual fine dining, head to Annie Gunn's or Citizen Kane's. For fine dining when steak is not the go to, head to Akar in Clayton. Needless to say this will be our last time at Capital Grille as I have all the confidence another visit would be a similar experience again and was not a one off night. Again, won't be back and wouldn't send anyone to CG. read more
11 months ago
Had the most wonderful experience at Capital Grille! We went out to celebrate my boyfriend and I's anniversary and when the staff called and confirmed our reservation and asked if we were celebrating anything, they went above and beyond!! Our table was so thoughtfully decorated to start the evening. Then our waitress came by to introduce herself and give some details on the menu. She was very friendly, helpful, and attentive the whole time. Then we were served a delicious bread basket with onion bread included (yum!) Our food and drinks came out super quick as a well. I especially loved how large the portions are! You are able to order half sizes of all of the sides and it was still plenty to share between the two of us! She even brought us out complimentary desserts for our anniversary, which were absolutely divine, even though we were so full!! The restaurant has a nice, classy typical steak house feel. All of the staff were incredibly sweet and welcoming. You can pay for valet parking or park on the street in Clayton. This restaurant truly knows how to go above and beyond. Going out of their way to pay attention to all the little details really goes a long way with me so I will definitely be going back!! read more
1 year ago
Great Ambiance , food , and service Tim was the BEST!! Went for a birthday dinner soup and calamari simply amazing!!! Steak was grilled to perfection read more
2 years ago
(updated review) We came here for an anniversary. The blackberry bourbon drinks were delicious and very smooth. I would come here again just for these. The staff had confetti, a fresh rose and a card signed by all the staff members on the table for our anniversary. We had a bone in filet, salmon, brussel sprouts and fries for our shareable sides. The salmon was more of a lemon flavor if you do not like the fish taste you'll enjoy this. Honestly was delicious I just prefer a more smoked flavor for salmon but again this was great and would be ideal for people who do not a fish smell or taste but like salmon (hope that makes sense) Our server Adria was very friendly I would highly recommend her. We got to know her the entire evening it was very nice to have a conversation with her. The ambiance was quiet, dark and romantical. read more
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