We visited Capital Grille for my birthday dinner. I've been to another location before but this was my first time at the Paramus location. I made reservations beforehand and said we were celebrating a birthday. They had confetti on the table and a cute birthday card. It was a really thoughtful touch. I also need to start by saying our waitress was the absolute sweetest. I can't remember her name but I'll update if I do. She made the entire dinner beyond perfect. The bread was amazing as usual. I'm not sure of the exact types but my favorite tasted like cheesy bread. We then ordered drinks. I went for the black tie margarita. It was very well made (very strong... so worth the money). I've had the Bohemian before and it is also really good. We also ordered the passion fruit mojito which was sweeter and delicious. For appetizers we ordered the tuna tartare with avocado, mango, and sriracha. I've had this before and there's a reason I ordered it again. The tuna is fresh and all the ingredients work so well together. We also ordered the lobster and crab cake with lemon basil aioli. The lobster and crab cake was the first appetizer to be finished. It was so good. It wasn't dense like some crab cakes can be. Our entrees came off of the specials menu they tell you verbally. I may be missing some of the details of the dish but I ordered the scallops over lobster risotto. The scallops were prepared ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY. They cut like butter and melted in your mouth. The risotto also had large chunks of lobster in it. I was afraid I'd regret not ordering a steak but this was absolutely not a mistake. I highly recommend. My parents ordered the wagyu steak with lobster tails added on. Again, cooked perfectly. They requested two different levels of doneness and that's what they received. The steak here is always delicious. For the table we got the au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach. The creamed spinach is always a go to. I prefer the mashed potatoes to the au gratin potatoes. For dessert they brought a plate out for free which was very generous. It had their cheesecake and chocolate cake. We thought we were full... but there's always room for dessert!! We also ordered the crème brûlée... because you just need to here. You won't regret it! If you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion it's definitely here. No matter the location I haven't had a negative experience and the food is always delicious and well prepared. Edit: Our waitress was Erin and she's the absolute sweetest!! read more

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We had a private room for a late lunch. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was hot and delicious. read more

The Capital Grille - Cheeseburger and truffle fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

One of my favorite steak houses. Delicious food, generous portions & a very sexy, classy ambiance. Not very kid/toddler friendly (I.e no changing tray in restroom) but otherwise a great experience. Had the crab cake, filet mignon, lobster Mac & Brussel sprouts. It didn't disappoint. read more

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The food here is solid. The ambiance is fine. Not too bright, not too dark either- but not necessarily romantic if that's what you're looking for. I was here with a large group and the ambiance was perfect for that. Good solid service. Our waitress was Liz who did a very good job of being thorough, attentive and professional. All of the dishes were very good and tasty. This isn't a crazy menu of different unique dishes, but what's on there are the American usual suspects that deliver. For sides we ordered sautéed mushrooms and Brussels sprouts which for my taste were too overcooked, but everyone else seemed to enjoy them. We were celebrating a few things and they were also very accommodating with special celebrating desserts. That was very nice. Yes I would go back. read more

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Everything was reheated for our lunch Truffle fries were disgusting and lukewarm ...the calamari was mediocre,chewy and barely warm Steak was decent but overall eat at Roots in Ridgewood Service was awful We had two people stop by when we got there and then waited 15 minutes to place a drink order read more

If a chain restaurant gets a good rating from me, it has to offer superior cuisine, a certain amount of atmosphere, and above all, service that treats every patron differently - because we are all different, and have different needs. Capital Grille hits all of these, some better than others, but enough to provide a pleasant and memorable dining experience. I came here for a graduation dinner where our party ranged in age from 5 to the mid-60s. Now, Capital Grille is not a kid's restaurant, and I wouldn't recommend bringing the youngsters here, but due to circumstances beyond our control we had them with us. The staff was quite accommodating of us and managed to configure enough of the selections so the little ones could enjoy a tasty and nutritious meal without getting bored with their food and with no incentive to voice boredom or displeasure with their meals. For us adults, the menu was what we expect at a Capital Grille - which is to say, very high quality meals cooked as we would like and presented tastefully. I usually go for steak here but went instead for lamb chops on this occasion. It's possible to overprepare lamb so that it loses its flavor in a sea of sauces an flavorings, but the chefs here kept all of the ancillary ingredients in just enough of the right proportions that I could really taste the meat without having my taste buds distracted. Nice work! I didn't drink, so no comments on the the alcohol portion of the meal. Service was exceptional, and perhaps even more so that it had to be, for one of our party required some special accessibility, both inside and outside the restaurant. We needn't have worried about that, because the staff figured how to get her in and out of the place with absolutely no disruption or difficulty for her or for other patrons. I've given 4 stars on the basis of this visit, and I might easily go to 5 if my next visit matches my experience this time. read more

Without question the best steak, an exception service staff (thank you Joe Salvo) and all in a warm/friendly/fun atmosphere. Top Shelf and my hands down favorite. read more

I placed my reservation through OpenTable which was fast and easy. When arriving to Capital Grille they will ask for your reservation or phone number to pull up your profile at the hostess desk. Hospitality definitely goes a long way here. First and foremost there is a Valet in front of the restaurant for those dining only. The mall can be highly congested and someone will smash into your car for a parking so valet is such a convenience ....... Capital Grille has an authentic steakhouse feel with rustic dark rich incandescent lighting. We came on a Saturday for lunch Steve was our server he was very nice. My mango margarita was the smoothest most delicious drink I've ever had. The best quality liquor which was tasted in the drink. I really enjoyed your fresh oysters on a half shell, that Mignonette sauce was delectable. My partner had the New England clam chowder, I had the Caesar salad which were both really good. We shared the 14 oz Ribeye perfectly cooked with Mashed potatoes ( Keep in mind it was a dirty mash with lumps and skin which I do not care for but they were tasty. For dessert we had the Cheesecake which was best cheesecake I've ever had. The sauce and the berries truly complement the dish. I will most definitely be back.. read more

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Service was quick and efficient. PS Busperson: Don't remove plates until diners are finished Wife had trout. Someone teach the kitchen not to be heavy handed on the salt. That seems to be a trend in Latin kitchens. It's fine on chicken and steak, not on delicate seafood. Halibut was good portion 2 x 5 inches and 1 inch thick. Crab and Shrimp stuffed mushroom was very good. Don't bother with the Jetsetter. Drink Bourbon straight. The mix was too tart read more

This review is a culmination of many visits, going back to literally the month this location opened. For me personally, 3 stars does not mean "A-Ok", it means "Good but not great." I have had 4-5 star nights here and I have also had some 1-2 star nights. I have had great servers and then sometimes, others servers that are substandard, especially at these prices. The steaks are very good, however they cannot hold a candle to the quality of other local steakhouses like RP Prime or Allendale Steakhouse - not even close. In fact - Segovia Steakhouse is better. The pricing at Capital Grill is comparable to a NYC steakhouse. I had the bone in Filet Mignon this past Saturday and it was $85. I have no problem paying NYC prices, but Peter Lugar or Sparks the Capital Grill is not! Appetizers are very good and the sides are as well. Lobster Mac n Cheese is a favorite. Tuna and Steak Tartare great as well. My biggest complaint at this location is their oftentimes inability to serve me my steak at the requested "doneness" or internal temperature. I order my all of my steaks "Cool red center RARE" and often get what is closer to Medium rare or Medium at best, so back they go. This happens way too frequently here. I mean, it happens A LOT. The great servers here, I make a point of getting their business cards and I should be requesting them when making reservations, but I don't. In fact, I should not have to - servers at a high end establishment like this should be highly trained and professional. The guy we had this past Saturday night was slow and uncoordinated and made the cardinal sin of disappearing shortly before our entrees arrived, never checking in with us until all plates were cleaned. Glad we didn't need anything! The lag between the arrival of our appetizers and entrees was way too long and I noticed the table next to us, who arrived way after we did, got all their food before us. So there you have it. I may get vetoed by the family and come back here sometime, but I will start lobbying hard to go somewhere else, as I find myself leaving here too often feeling let down. read more

Crystal was outstanding as well as the cordial and attentive Staff. The food was excellent!

Took my family here cause my brother is leaving for basic training. So I wanted him to have really good steak before he left. Service was amazing, our waitress was attentive and helpful. My mom had the pan seared sea bass, I had the dry aged koni steak, my brother ordered the fillet mignon, and my cousin had the lamb chops. For the table we got Parmesan truffle fries and the soy glazed Brussels. Ambiance had that feeling like you were at a fancy place like a mobster lol. For dessert we had the cheesecake and crème brûlée with coffee for everyone and yea for my mom. Will come back here again read more

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Service was impecable! Interior is well appointed . Valet parking . Nice lunch menu for $30 or soup or salad either 4 entree choices . Enjoyed my seafood bisque and cut steak. Great lunch option. read more

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Order: - French Onion Soup (5/5) - NY Strip (4/5) - French Fries (5/5) - Mashed Potatoes (5/5) - Cosmo (4/5) - Grapefruit Soda (4/5) Pros: - Well seasoned steak - Sides were very tasty - Interesting assortment of bread - Very kind service Cons: - Steaks were not cooked to the correct temperature. I asked for medium and my boyfriend medium rare but we got medium rare and rare, respectively. We ate most of the steak before we noticed so we didn't ask for it to be cooked more - Slow. It took a while between the soup and the steak to come out Overall: A pretty decent steak but a little disappointed that it wasn't cooked to the right temperature read more

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The Capital Grille will always be my favorite spot for a solo dinner or with my family. This was the third year of celebrating my birthday here and the customer service never fails! I had a solo dinner for my 28th birthday on the 15th and my waiter, Domenic (hope I spelled his name right) was super attentive and funny. It's like he knew me better than I knew myself, lol. I told him I wanted to try something new, something heavy and he came back with something light (he did ask if I wanted something heavy). Good choice because I don't think I'd have been able to handle something heavy, haha. The food was delicious as usual. I always get the seafood platter (minus oysters, more crab!) and I tried the parmesan-crusted veal chop with a side of lobster mac & cheese and asparagus! Simply delicious! I wish the manager did come by table, though. That would have made me feel *extra* special. I will always keep coming back here! Always a 5+ star experience. read more

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High priced national chain. I've been to many of them across the country and the upside is they are consistent. Downside is that for $65 my filet should be perfect but many ounces around the edges are typically overdone. According to the waiter "it's not possible to be medium rare all the way through." My Weber and $17 Trader Joe's filet would disagree. read more

Fantastic location and fantastic service. This place was crowded both times when I visited for lunch both on a weekday no less. I can see why given how damn good the food is and how awesome the service was on both occasions. Like the one in the city, this CG is your standard high end steakhouse menu. I can't say enough about how good the NY strip is here along with their homemade sauce. The French onion soup also gets special mention, though I strongly recommend people get the smaller version and not the giant crock that will almost certainly fill you up before you even hit up your other appetizers or steaks. However, the soup has some of the most deliciously gooey cheese you'll encounter anywhere. The steak again, was fabulous. Both times here it was perfectly cooked, temperature was perfect and just a totally awesome indulgence. The desserts were good too, I enjoyed the creme brûlée especially and would get it again. The service here is fantastic. Everyone is super attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. You can't go wrong eating here in any way, IMO. read more

The Capital Grille - French onion crock - Steakhouses Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Upscale restaurants and pricey but was excellent! Our waiter was Chris. He was great! He made recommendations and was very attentive. We started off with oysters Rockefeller they were the best I ever had!! For dinner I had the Chillian Sea Bass. It's been a long time since I've had it and yes it was delicious! My husband had steak over a salad. It was tender and flavorful. We were too full to have dessert so we took the cheesecake to go and enjoyed it when we got home. Very light and fluffy. read more

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Excelente place to have a dinner or for just drinks, this is my 4th time here and always a pleasure. The food is good and the service is great. We are always welcomed and greeted and our service always close for questions or service. The place is very private and the lights dimmed to comfort. The ambiance is upscale and profesional. read more

The Capital Grille - Dirty martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Our friend recommend this place. We came for my birthday celebration. Their steak is awesome. Highly recommend chef's special - aged ribeye. So good. The ambiance is elegant. The service is very good. I like the food a lot. Although it's on the pricy side, it's worth the money. Will definitely come back again read more

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I'll keep it short and simple. At the prices this place is charging the food should be held to a higher standard. The calamari is over salted to a point you need to keep your water close by. The T-bone steak cost over $126 and wasn't worth half of that. It came out warm and the cut slices were too thick to where it was just so chewy. On top of that the steak wasn't seasoned! The coke is more sweet than any candy I ever had. Again, with these kinds of prices why wouldn't you offer people REAL Coca Cola? This place didn't impress me at all. I will never be going back. read more

Always an amazing experience.. the service is impeccable and attentive. From the moment you step in and are greeted elegantly through your entire meal. Ate with a friend that is gluten free and they accommodated perfectly. read more

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The restaurant is located right outside the Garden State Plaza. There is valet and self parking available. We went on a Friday and the place was crowded and the bar area was noisy. We had to wait about 30 min for a table past our reservation time. The staff was friendly and the service was good. The dining areas are separated, so the noise level in each dining area was not bad at all. We ordered the French Onion Soup, which was huge and very cheesy. I had their signature Porcini Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic, which was excellent! It was tender and very flavorful! My wife had the Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Miso Butter, which was too mild in flavor. For sides, we had the Lobster Mac and Cheese, the grilled asparagus, and the potatoes au-gratin. All sides were good but not great. The Au-Gratin was especially soupy. For deserts, we had the Chocolate Cake, which was disappointing, and the Creme Brulee, which was nice. Overall, we were happy with our visit and would return. read more

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I'll start by saying that I've eaten here before three or four times and it has always been pleasant up until tonight. Tonight's special was the lobster bisque and I was eager to try it as a lobster bisque is one of my favorite foods. I also had a lobster tail for dinner and my husband had the Wagyu steak. Before I could even finish my lobster tail, I was starting to feel severe abdominal pain to the point that I was sweating. I quickly ran to the bathroom and thought I was going to faint on the floor. I proceeded to text my husband to quickly pay and get the car so we can run home and possibly go to the hospital when I got home. I vomited three times. I also continued to have severe abdominal pain that literally felt like contractions. Certainly this has to be food poisoning and I believe it's from the lobster bisque. We proceeded to call the restaurant and notify them, and the manager on the phone laughed at my symptoms. Then proceeded to tell me that I did not get sick from their food that I must've been sick earlier. I informed the manager that I am a nurse in the emergency room and I know for a fact, I have food poisoning from their restaurant. It is safe to say I will never return to this establishment and I hope you don't either. Save yourself the stomachache read more

Okay I went here to eat with my sister. She said she went here a couple of months ago for her birthday and it was good. Honestly I didn't care where we went. I just wanted to sit down and catch up with my sister because I haven't seen her for almost a year. As long as it wasn't Mexican I was fine. Upscale check Romantic check Food expensive check and check and check! Food Taste good. The ribeye I got was not well seasoned but good. They bring you steak sauce. That says a lot. The Parmesan truffle fries were good You pay per item so just be aware This place reminded me of Gordon Ramsey Steak. I wish I had took pictures but I was enjoying the time with my sister read more

Food was ok, for a $70 worth dish I expected more. We all order meat and none of us (6) were impressed at all. The service was great since the beginning to the end . The place is nice. read more

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I've been going to this Capital Grill since it's opened and I have to say every time I have the same experience. You'd think a steak house would know how to cook a steak. It either comes out over cooked or undercooked- even after the server confirms how pink I would like it. So, the steak comes out- it's not cooked properly so I send it back and I'm left looking at sides that are getting cold while I wait for the proper steak. Routinely I have them bring fresh sides with my properly cooked steak. I sit and watch others eat at my table. Not a good experience. Then I'm left eating while others watch me. Often there is more than one steak that isn't cooked properly at the table. They also salt the meat way too much. Without fail, it's salty. Cocktails are good. Appetizers & deserts are good. Love the shrimp cocktail. Nice jumbos. Service could be better. Valet service as well. read more

The food is amazing and Bartender is so nice and gracious pleasant to order they remember your drinks and the place is so clean and nice every time I go with my friends We're really happy enjoying the restaurant I strongly recommend inis review is looking pretty and ambiance is so romantic Thanks again for all the great hospitality and great food and amazing service so happy We chose the restaurant for my birthday every time read more

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Simply a great upscale steak house. Plenty of options and they will customize anything you want. A non rush cozy place great for family or business gatherings. I never had a bad meal there. read more

What can I say , everything is always excellent. Calamari with the peppers is a must have . Dessert anything you get is just so tasty.

Love Capital Grille. Great service, ambiance and food most of all. You will not regret spending your coins here. read more

The Capital Grille - Single cut lamb chops, kona crusted steak, lobster mac'n cheese, and creamed spinach. - Steakhouses Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Went here to celebrate my birthday with my fiancée recently. We had a gift card and the restaurant came recommended by some co-workers of mine. It is clear upon entering this place that it is trying to embrace the high-end steakhouse vibe and separate itself from the mall it is attached to. Initially, I was wary when I found out where the place was located, but inside the restaurant is quite nice. We had a reservation and arrived a bit early, so we stopped at the bar to kill some time. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of my bourbon cocktail that I order whenever I am out. It tasted weak and just off. My fiancée felt the same about her drink. At $16 for a cocktail made with Bulleit Bourbon, I expected more. Dinner redeemed this slight inconvenience. Fried calamari appetizer was wonderful, but the smoked bacon appetizer was on a completely different level. People who follow my reviews know I will travel far and wide for well-done cuts of meat, and this was tremendous. For dinner, I had the filet mignon and lobster tail, both of which were cooked perfectly and were very flavorful. We also shared truffle fries, which we both enjoyed. My other half loved her entree, as well. Our server was prompt, never rushed us, was attentive, courteous, and kind. Would return. read more

Excellent food and service . Wine was way over priced but good with our meal . We left the restaurant and purchased the wine for $8 when we were charged $40 inside the restaurant. But you live and you learn . All in all we enjoyed the meal .... With tip we spent about $300 read more

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What a lunch. This is not the place for a quick casual lunch. This is class and quality food and service. Had the lobster bisque and a Caesar salad with perfectly cooked fillet. Truly delicious for both. Pricey, but you're paying for quality and excellent service. An experience. read more

As you can see I was here for dinner many years ago and at that time my party to four enjoyed our dinners here. My party of four returned here again in May for our 5:30 pm dinner reservation. I started with my Maker's Mark Manhattan for $16 at the bar. Ronald C. made our bar cocktails, which ranged from $15 to $17. I paid the bar bill when our table was ready. We were seated in their far room on the right hand corner. I started with and enjoyed their crispy wedge salad for $13. I also enjoyed my medium rare 14-ounce steak au Poivre for $58, which is one of the best steaks, which I have enjoyed recently. It was properly cooked and actually better than the steak I had at Bacari's the next day for dinner. More to come later regarding my Bacari review. Our server Alexandro C. forgot to supply us with their traditional steak knives prior to serving our steaks. After our steaks arrived he supplied us with their steak knives. Because of this delayed service Alexandro arranged three complimentary desserts. We also shared and enjoyed a bottle of Banfi Tuscanny red for $58. Our bill was $424 less gratuities, which we shared the cost. read more

The Capital Grille - My Manhattan - Steakhouses Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Each time we go to this location, service is AWFUL. Took thirty minutes for our server to come to the table for the first time and received lacking service the rest of the night. We requested both meals to be cooked medium rare and both plates came back extremely rare. We sent one plate back because it was inedible, and when they returned it after cooking to "medium rare", the meat was either completely dried out, or still rare - even after being cooked for the second time! Highly suggest going to the parsippany location instead. We will never return to this location as each experience is worse than the one before. read more

I visited this place one month ago for lunch. We had salad, filet mignon with cream of spinach and mashed potato followed by a flourless chocolate cake as dessert. I'd like to point out the filet mignon was perfectly cooked. I just started my diet but I couldn't resist the mashed potato!!! It was great!! What has changed? We were so disappointed when we had our dinner there two years ago and never returned till last month. BTW, the services are always good and ambiance is nice for either private party or business dinner. read more

I dined in this restaurant for the first time on a Friday night, no reservation just walked in. Our server's name was JAREL TURNER and he was absolutely amazing to us the whole night. The vibe was great, very chill and calm. The food on the other hand was top tier! Got the oysters and lobster and crab cakes for appetizers, which were so delicious. Got the pan seared sea bass for entree and omg it was good, for dessert we got one of the specials which was bread pudding with pecan ice cream which was also amazing. Overall had a great night, literally ate everything single thing on all my plates, I highly recommend! PS: it's a bit pricey but so worth it! read more

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The service is top notch! The food- it is one of the best dinners I've ever had. I recommend the Bohemian as a starter drink with appetizers! read more

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Generally , i avoid " mall" restaurants. I learned in Dubai some of the best restaurants can be found in a Mall , like Wolfgang Pucks . But then again it's Jersey . They have Valet parking that's a good start . This place had the feel of a traditional steakhouse . It was packed on a Thursday evening . Seating was swift . We enjoyed steak , filet mignon , chicken . Meats were juicy not dry at all . Appetizers mozzarella wrapped prosciutto , calamari. Everything was savory , decent portions . I would recommend for adults , afterwork gatherings , business lunch & dinners . read more

The Capital Grille - Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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