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    The Capital Grille

    4.5 (101 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bread and butter with salt sprinkled on top
    Don M.

    My fiancee took me to The Capital Grille for my birthday. Olivia was our server. She was super knowledgeable on the menu and gave us multiple options on how to order. The food was excellent. We ordered a half dozen Fat Bastard oysters, shrimp cocktail, a cup of clam chowder and the porcini rubbed ribeye steak. The dessert was a chocolate espresso cake and a creme brulee cheesecake. The service was impeccable. The food was impeccable. Overall it was a fantastic evening and a highly recommended way to celebrate a birthday.

    Sean Y.

    Capital Grille is a new addition to Waikiki, and it's consistent with other Capital Grille experiences I've had. In my opinion, the steaks are good, but the quality does not quite match the price. There are no large format steaks for two or three on the menu, so we each ordered our own. Both in my opinion were a bit under-salted. While the servers are nice, the service itself is a bit inconsistent. They also forgot one of our items until we asked for it, so we received a starter after our steaks. Overall I'd say this is a satisfactory place for business or a casual date, but not an aspirational dinner.

    Ribeye, New York Steak, Truffle Fries, & Caviar dip & chips
    Esther Claire D.

    First time here & Olivia made our experience so great! She gave us great recommendations on what to order, always checked on us, & a great conversationalist. Side note, she's also a realtor, so if you're interested in investing or have any questions about the Hawaii market, she is super knowledgeable & ready to help!

    Steak
    Robbie M.

    I was so glad Capital Grille added Happy Hour!! I don't eat a lot and the portions were just right. I went with a friend and we split the happy hour steak. We ordered medium raw. (Rare). It was perfectly cooked and served with a chimchurri like sauce. Yummy. The lamb chops came with a balsamic glaze. 2 chops one for each of us. It was so to die for. We spotted the shrimp dish served in a cast iron dish and we had to try it. The sauce was amazing. The shrimp were served on tiny toasts that sopped up the tasty sauces. It had fresh shaved cheese on top. We ordered extra bread to not waste all that wonderful sauce. They also had a magician to entertain us. We are coming back

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    Nadine C.

    Happy Hour in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawai'i... My friend wanted to take me out and asked me where I wanted to go... I answered: "The Capital Grille" She said that her son lives in the same building as the restaurant... The Lilia! What a coincidence! She had never been to The Capital Grille, so it was a new adventure for both of us! Located at the corner of Kūhiō Avenue and Kānekapōlei Street, The Capital Grill is a fancy chain steak house. The interior was elegant and classy! We were first in line, before 4pm, so we got seated right away. I had studied the "Capital Hour" menu and ordered the Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp, Petite Filet Sandwiches, Caesar Salad Bites, and the Parmesan Garlic Fries. If i knew that we were getting a complimentary bread basket (lavosh, rolls, and 2 other kinds of bread), I wouldn't have ordered the fries. My friend was really happy with the food! Everything was delicious and beautifully plated! Service was efficient and friendly... especially when I told our server where we parked... LOL! (I had a bad experience with valet service in the past.) We had to move the car quickly... haha!

    Classic Margarita
    Wakaba S.

    This restaurant is located on the corner of Kūhiō Avenue and Kaiulani Avenue. Although we made a reservation, we were informed that they no longer accept reservations for happy hour and now operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Luckily, we arrived right when they opened at 4pm, so we had no trouble getting seated. The space felt upscale overall, yet still relaxed around the bar area, and the service was attentive and pleasant. I ordered the Classic Margarita, which was exactly as described--simple, refreshing, and well-balanced. The Mushroom Truffle Arancini was delicious, with the mushrooms adding a rich, earthy flavor. We also had the Grille's Signature Cheeseburger with French fries. I requested medium doneness, but it was cooked slightly more than that. It didn't bother me too much since it was still a flavorful and satisfying burger. That said, I did notice that items we had leaned on a bit strong truffle flavor and were a bit on the salty side. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would consider returning for dinner in the future.

    Blackberry + Bourbon
    Jillian T.

    Located on the corner of Kuhio and Kanekapolei street. We walked over from our work place and dined here for happy hour available everyday from 4p-6p. Know that they don't take reservations for happy hour and that it's only walk-in for the bar area only. It started off a little rocky, when you first walk into the establishment, there's an interesting smell to the place, to which at first, smelled like a mix of onion and body odor. Not sure if it was from the woodsy elements of the wine lockers or the welcome mat but luckily it was only in the immediate doorway when walking in. We quickly got seated at a high-top near the bar, to which Mike was our server. There was a huge horse fly buzzing around on the window nearest us when we sat and we kindly asked for it to be taken care of, to which it didn't quite happen. Though eventually the fly, flew elsewhere by the time our food was placed on the table, thank goodness. As for the food, the lamb was by far my favorite item on the happy hour menu. It was prepared well and didn't have a gamey taste. The oysters were yummy, as well as the house bread. The sliders' buns were a little too dry for my liking, but overall the food was good. When utilizing the restrooms, I realized there was a whole different dining section with booths and private rooms. I'll definitely have to come back to try it once more, to see how their dinner menu pans out.

    Walt N.

    Wife and I visited on a Saturday night and although the restaurant was busy, they easily accommodated us with a short notice reservation. We shared the porcini rubbed balsamic ribeye and it was cooked to perfection. The creamed spinach was on point as well. The onion roll was very tasty and the dessert provided for our anniversary was amazing - the crème brûlée topping on the cheesecake was spot on. Makana, our server, was friendly, efficient, and offered great recommendations. Will definitely return!!

    Just a neat statue at the front bar area. The rest of the restaurant is elegant & classy.
    Shari H.

    Good food, service & ambiance... We enjoyed the filet mignon & gorgonzola encrusted ribeye. We had a delicious salad and flourless espresso chocolate cake too. Service was spectacular with Makana as our server, and the ambience is perfect for celebrating anything!

    They decorate the tables for special occasions
    Sara W.

    Good food and wonderful service. Matthew took good care of us even though they were super busy. Despite being short handed he checked in with us regularly!

    Lisa P.

    I have been here a couple of times already. The steaks and lobsters are a little on the small side. Wonderful desserts. The service is outstanding. Waitstaff are so courteous and helpful. The decor of the restaurant is elegant and pretty with dark woods and colors. The 4 stars would be that I would rather park in the building like you would do for the other restaurants in the building. At Christmas, there were pushy people behind us and one older woman kept trying to get ahead of me so I had to push back. The restaurant is in Waikiki, so manners might be lacking when people are on vacation.

    Caesar salad split into two
    David T.

    This review is just based on my first experience here. The night did not start out well after waiting 15 despite showing up for our reservation on time. The waiter then told us that they are out of the dry aged steaks i seriously thought he was joking. So no NY or about a quarter of their menu. The only steak they had was the ribeye and tenderloin. How can a steakhouse run out of steak? They had their reservations well in advance and should have known this would happen. First was the caesar and the french onion soup. The french onion soup was overly salty and my kids could not finish it. They always order this at good steakhouses and this was the first time they said this. I tried it and it was almost like they made a mistake and added too much salt. The Caesar was good. Appreciate that it was a 'real' caesar and not a creamy caesar. But it was not nearly as good as the Hy's caesar. Our mains included ribeyes and the tenderloin with lobster. I had the porcini crusted ribeye and it was very good. Great crust and good flavor. The crusted ribeye was definitely more tasty than the regular. The tenderloin and lobster was also very good except one of the tenderloins had a big piece of fatty gristle, which is surprising for a tenderloin. Sides were both very good. The truffle fries had a strong truffle flavor and the cream corn was a good choice as well. So why 3 stars? If it is a nice restaurant i am more demanding and if i am dropping about $600 for 4 people i expect more. They did not pass the water test. 3 times my water was empty. Got seated late with little empathy about our wait. Food was probably a 4 to 4.5 but the fact that they ran out of dry aged steaks just rubbed me the wrong way and the french onion soup dropped the rating as well. If i go back i will re-rate it but there are probably other places I would go to instead before trying here again.

    Complimentary dessert. Totally unexpected and very much appreciated.

    We were there last night celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. The ambiance was perfect, dinner was delicious and Rafe was very attentive to our every need. Thank you for such a memorable experience

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    Great service! Makana went over the top and got everything we needed. Definitely recommend!

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    Do they have a happy hour menu?

    Yes they do!!!

    Would I be able to bring my own wine? If so, what is the corkage?

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    Stripsteak

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    We were so pleased to spend our anniversary at this great restaurant! Our server, Rinaldo, was so…read morekind and made us feel quite special. The food was outstanding! We ordered custom cocktails. They had a lovely, signed anniversary card for us. Complimentary dessert. Just amazing. 0/-0

    Celebrated a birthday and a promotion at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki and honestly... it couldn't have been a…read moremore perfect night. The ambiance is dark, moody, and intimate--exactly what you want for a special occasion--but what really stood out was the live music. It added such a beautiful energy to the space and broke things up in the best way without taking away from the vibe. Every single dish we ordered was impeccable. Not one miss. The drinks were also perfectly balanced--crafted with intention, not just poured--and it definitely showed. Service? Top-tier. Our water glasses were never empty, and the entire staff was incredibly warm and welcoming. Huge shoutout to our server, Tori, who was absolutely amazing. She knew the menu front to back--ingredients, preparation, flavor profiles--and guided us with the best recommendations. You can tell she genuinely cares about the experience. And the finale... the 24-carat gold dessert. Easily the best way to end the night--such a fun, elevated touch that made the whole experience feel even more special. Pro tip: If you're driving, park at International Market Place and make sure to get your parking validated. Overall, an unforgettable experience. Perfect for celebrations or just treating yourself to something exceptional.

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