My wife and I stopped by The Capital Grille for lunch today while we were in the area for an appointment, and it reminded us why this remains one of our favorite restaurants. She ordered the Mini Tenderloin Sandwiches, and I had the Cobb Salad. Both were outstanding. The tenderloin was cooked exactly as ordered, and the sandwiches were rich, buttery, and absolutely delicious. My Cobb Salad was fresh, generous, and topped with a dressing that struck a perfect balance between sweet and tart. It's not often that a salad leaves a lasting impression, but this one certainly did. As impressive as the food was, the service was equally exceptional. The staff was attentive, professional, and welcoming without ever being intrusive. Every detail was handled flawlessly, which has been our consistent experience at The Capital Grille over the years. In a restaurant industry where consistency can be difficult to maintain, The Capital Grille continues to deliver. Excellent food, impeccable service, and an atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. Highly recommended. read more

Celebrated Mother's Day here and had such a great experience. I wish I remembered my waiter's name because he was absolutely amazing. He made my day feel extra special, was very attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure I enjoyed my meal. I accidentally spilled my drink, and he quickly came back with another one without making me feel bad about it at all. The ambience was also really nice; I loved music playing in the background. It gave the whole experience a classy, old-school steakhouse feel. I started with the pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers. Personally, I could have done without so many peppers, but the calamari itself was cooked perfectly crispy, flavorful, and not chewy at all. For my entrée, I had the dry-aged New York strip cooked medium, with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The steak was delicious, the sauce/glaze over it was rich and flavorful, the asparagus was nicely grilled, and the mashed potatoes were impeccable. It is definitely a high-end spot, so the price is up there, but for the service, food, and overall Mother's Day experience, it was very much worth it. read more

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May 9,2026 Really bad experience. Order taken wrong and given something I am allergic to, then questioned me if lobster is a shellfish- yes damn it, it is shellfish !!! One and done. Manager obviously doesn't care !! read more

I went with my partner to experience the DuckHorn wine tasting/curated menu experience. The food was amazing and I always love the way they take care of their customers. I am very particular with my wine so I wasn't a huge fan of the white wines duckhorn had but aside from that everything else was absolutely fantastic. We sat right next to the kitchen and could watch the food being made which is always a favorite of ours. I don't remember our waiters name but he deserves all the praise! He was attentive and really helped make the atmosphere comfortable and easy to relax and enjoy an experience like that. Can't wait for the next one! read more

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This place was top tier ! From the moment I walked in I felt like I made it! good ambiance. the Waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about the wine list. She let me taste a few and I wound up liking the siduri Pinot noir over the cabs. And the sliced filet mignon with onions and mushrooms was the best steak I ever had ! I even added a lobster tail to it and the waitress suggested I get the shrimp scampi sauce to dip it in. 10/10! read more

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Great, classy interior and decor. Great tribute to Pat Tillman in one of the side rooms. Happy to see him respected that way and not forgotten. Service is top notch like any like restaurant. No complaints. Started the meal with a tasty beverage, the black tie margarita. It didn't disappoint and was very tasty. Decided to go with the surf tonight. The scallops/lobster risotto was the choice and it didn't disappoint. Tender scallops, sweet lobster, all in a wonderful sauce over risotto. Get in my belly!! Can't go wrong here. read more

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The capital Grille has one of the best happy hours ever! Where else can you get a dry aged sliced New York strip steak for $17 with the chimichurri sauce!? Also eight dollars for a glass of wine is phenomenal! I didn't have the steak this time, but I did the shrimp and a garlic sauce and that was delicious as well as casino oysters, filet mignon sliders and French onion soup. All of them were delicious. Oh I almost forgot I had the lamb chops and those were out of this world! They melted it in your mouth and they were bursting with flavor! read more

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My wife and I dropped in to Capital for drinks and apps. I was disappointed to watch the bartenders mix the Old Fashioneds in the serving glass. Proper bartending demands the drink to be mixed and stirred in ice in a mixing vessel. Then and only then, it is poured in the customer's glass over a cube or cubes. I am seeing this shortcut in more and more places but I seem to be the only one who cares. Anyway..... The food was really good. We had the lamb lolipops and the NY Strip apps. Both were very tasty. We finished with a crab and lobster cake and it was tender and flavorful. The service was friendly and the food came out a bit slow but it was hot when it arrived. The bar seating is comfortable and there are a couple TVs to watch the game. read more

The Capital Grille - Old Fashioned with clear cube. - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Really great location in Phoenix. Stopped by for a business dinner with a pretty large group of colleagues. Service was excellent they gave us a private room. The food was prepared well and everything we ordered was amazing. Definitely be back in the future. read more

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Let's be honest here, it's a poor man's Steak 44. Went there 3 weeks ago on a mon night, not busy, great service, and back tonight. Our server was also working another room, so our service was a little under par. The black tie maths weren't as good as 3 weeks ago and the steak really tastes bland compared to Strak 44. The tops on the shelving by the booths look like they haven't been dusted in months, and the lamps either. Big pet peeve is dusting. Manager must be lazy because they don't dust nor do they keep bathrooms clean. Flourless chocolate cake tasted like something from Shanrock or Cisco, There's a reason it's a lot easier to get into than steak 44. I'll make a better effort and go back to Steak 44, which is the gold standard. read more

I keep having this weird dream, you know the kind, where you are endlessly tossing and turning a salad. When I wake up the salad is gone! Luckily The Capital Grille has not only the best salads but amazing steaks, soups, sandwiches, and appetizers. With ~74 locations across the US, Mexico, DC., and Costa Rica, chances are there is a Capital Grille near you. Having been to many of them in the US, hands down this is my favorite location! Service is phenomenal and servers are dressed in jackets, old style Hollywood. The decor with dark wood ambiance among booths and tables makes for a terrific setting. Shout out to Brendan and Joseph as their service here is impeccable! An open kitchen allows one to peek and see the tremendous efforts everyone is making to ensure your visit is pleasant and on cue. With daily specials, promotional specialties there is always great tasting food at a reasonable cost. Overall a super deal! Have been visiting this location for a few years and always found it to be nothing short of paramount. *please see photos of the moments here *Amazing bar area! *Valet parking available *self-parking also available *reservations suggested at peak hours As always, thank you for reading! read more

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The walls are rich dark wood. There is no music. The muffled sound of conversation fills the silence. The seats are comfortable, and the lighting is filtered and adequate. There are large pictures of well-known people on the wall. The portraits have no names, but if you are savvy, you will know what they are. The à la carte lunch menu is very traditional. It features meat sandwiches and chicken, and of course, salads. The wait staff handled our large group of about twenty well. There was little wait time serving our party. The lunch Ribeye Sandwich, ordered medium, was barely pink. The roll had a soft crust. The meat had a large piece of fat on it. French Fries with Garlic and Truffles accompanied it--the hell with the steak, which was delicious albeit a little overcooked for medium. The taste and smell of the Truffle French Fries were intoxicating. Soft inside and medium brown on the outside, I'd trade my sandwich for another serving of Truffle Fries that smelled as if they were cooked in garlic butter. Sampling the desserts, this biased reviewer found the chocolate pie to be the best. It was bittersweet and light at the same time; it was rich. The Coconut Cream Pie was light and rich, infused with coconut flavor, but no shreds. If I were to tell you what to do, I'd go with the chocolate. It covered all the dimensions in taste and texture. This is a great, rich place with a great atmosphere. The service deserves its own five stars, as does the kitchen, which prepared it expeditiously. There was no surcharge for a large group. A 20% gratuity was on my tab. If you look at the second paragraph at the bottom, you will see their ideas about that twenty percent. In this case, the staff deserved it. This is a great, rich place with a great atmosphere. The service deserves its own five stars, as does the kitchen, which prepared it expeditiously read more

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Galentines was a success! Immediately greeted with roses at the table. The staff were very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. The food melted in your mouth; between the mushroom steak, tuna tartare, and the lobster mac n cheese. Can't go wrong! The ambiance was perfectly lit, not too bright but bright enough to see the menu. Great spot for any occasion, would absolutely visit again! read more

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This place has been on my radar for quite some time. My work anniversary lunch was coming up and I knew I wanted to treat myself to a nice steak since I wasn't paying for it (DUH!) My manager booked us a reservation for around 12 PM on a Wednesday and we were seated promptly. I'm not a fine dining frequenter whatsoever, so walking into this place felt kind of surreal to me. Every staff member was at the top of their game and even the air felt fancy. My manager and I were seated at a booth and instantly the bread and butter was set in front of us. The bread rolls were quite good. I do wish the bread was a little warmer, since it was quite cold in the restaurant and I only had a light summery dress on. Our waiter came over to us quickly after that. He asked us if we'd dined there before (my manager has but I hadn't). He then began talking about the quality the restaurant upholds and how they prepare their meat/fish. Everything sounded exquisite to me! Since it was only lunch and a work lunch on top of that, I ordered a Diet Coke and water to start while my manager ordered an iced tea. No cocktails this time. Drinks came out quickly and then it was on to appetizers. I hadn't looked that far at the menu but my manager ordered the lobster bisque. When it came to the table, it was in a teeny tiny bowl and the waiter asked if my manager would like this wine/liquid poured into it. After a couple drops were poured into it and the waiter left, my manager said to me, "I didn't know what he said so I just said 'yes' and I can't even taste what he did pour it in." Now on to the main part of the meal. I knew I wanted to get the 8 oz filet mignon since I'd never had that before and it was the most expensive thing of meat on the lunch menu. I ordered it medium rare (cause go big or go home) with my side being the creamed spinach. My manager ordered the chef's special for that time period which was a surf and turf caesar salad. The food came out in an impressive time and it was kind of comical how massive my plate was for how much space the steak and bowl of creamed spinach took up. However, I quickly stopped laughing once I took my first bite. Can I just say... I didn't know meat could taste that good. I have only had steak maybe a handful of times throughout my life, so anything could impress me, but the way it truly did cut like butter and the flavor of it.... Truly mind-blowing. Medium rare definitely was the way to go with this cut of meat. I almost wish I was alone or with other company while eating it because I was wish my manager and we were still technically at work so I felt I couldn't express my full appreciation over it lol. But I'm still dreaming about it days later. The creamed spinach was also another highlight. It was like a less thick, hot version of spinach artichoke dip (minus the artichoke lol) and that's my favorite dip! Everything was so buttery and delicious! My manager also really liked his salad. He especially liked the style of croutons. Another thing I loved was the abundant Diet Coke refills! I had taken my last sip of the first glass and not even a minute later, I had a fresh glass! This repeated throughout the meal, which was highly appreciated. We didn't get dessert. I was quite full and decided to get my spinach and a couple bites left of my steak bagged for me. They bag it themselves and even had a nice paper bag to carry the take out containers in (which I'll be reusing for my Trader Joe's runs, thank you very much). Overall, this was a great first fine-dining experience and I truly am a changed woman after that filet mignon. I may never be a cheap date ever again. read more

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- Worth Every Dollar I do all my restaurant reviews through the lens of value -- not just how good the food is, but whether the quality and experience match the cost. More times than not, I walk away from expensive restaurants thinking the price didn't live up to the food or service. The Capital Grille in Phoenix is not one of those places. Yes, it's a higher-end restaurant, but the quality here not only matches the price -- it exceeds it. The food is masterfully crafted, the flavors are elevated, and the overall experience is the kind you actually want to pay for. I started with a dirty martini that was beautifully made and absolutely hit the spot -- simple, clean, and perfectly balanced. Then came the lobster bisque -- rich, velvety, and loaded with large chunks of lobster. It was one of those dishes that stops you mid-conversation -- just incredibly flavorful and indulgent. For my main, I ordered their famous beef tenderloin with lobster: two petite filet mignons (8 oz total) and a 5 oz lobster tail, served with a butter sauce infused with lemon juice and shallots. That sauce brought everything together -- it made the steak and lobster sing. I paired it with a bold Cabernet that complemented both beautifully. Honestly, this was an absolutely fantastic dining experience. From the drinks to the dishes to the service -- it's the kind of place I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

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Met some of my dearest friends for lunch 5/14/2025. Easy to get disoriented in this bohemoth of a mall. Ample free parking. Ambiance/Cleanliness-beautiful rooms, classic steakhouse vibe, very clean..4 stars Service-spotty, not entirely acceptable...server handled an ice cream dessert rejection due to texture deficiencies rather clumsily...2 stars Food...burger with fries was...underwhelming. 3 stars. read more

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Top notch service, food, and ambiance. I have been a few times and could not find a bad thing on the menu. They have something for everyone. Bar seating, private seating, large groups.... They have the bases covered. Best steak I have had in years, and best bar conversation I've have in years as well. If you're in the area for lunch or dinner, you should stop in. read more

AMAZING!!! We were celebrating a colleague and had a team lunch at Capital Grille. I hadn't been here in years and it was just as great as I remember. From the moment our group walked in to when we finished up we received stellar service from the e tore staff. The space itself it gorgeous. They went above and beyond to have some celebration confetti on the table and a card to make it special for our colleague. Our server was the best and went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of. That burger was DELISH.... read more

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Had a business dinner there last evening and was outstanding both in service and taste. Robbie was our waiter and was knowledgeable of the wine selections and menu. They had Japanese A5 Waygu which we ordered 3 oz of and was melt in your mouth delicious. We ordered a porterhouse, ribeye and filet which were cooked to perfection and simply amazing. The Mgr stopped by our table and introduced herself. Highly recommend The Capital Grille. read more

The food here was impeccable. I loved the variety of bread that comes out, we enjoyed taste testing them all. I ordered the Tuna and it was literally amazing. Reminded me of a dish I had in San Diego. The mash potatoes were quite literally the best I have EVER had. I will say the steaks everyone else got were slightly overcooked, more medium well than medium rare, but the flavor was there! Our server was truly amazing and made the experience unforgettable. read more

The Capital Grille - Sushi-Grade Sesame Seared Tuna with Gingered Rice,White Soy and Sambal Vinaigrette - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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A friend and I decided to meet here for a 'happy hour' this evening as she has a friend who works here and wanted to say hi. They seated us at a booth with sparkly silver party sequins, lol Neither of us eat much beef; so we opted for a mix of things. My friend had a Caesar salad and the roasted mushrooms, I opted for the beet/goat cheese salad and the shrimp starter. The amuse bouche delivered was a breaded mushroom concoction with a creamy cheese sauce (yummy) Everything was exceptionally tasty and of course, the signature exceptional service from staff here is second to none. Thank you Susan for taking such great care of us. They do carry one of my favorite Rose wines, Whispering Angel, so that was nice as well. read more

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The service here makes the experience. Really amazing management and staff. Our waitress is one of the greatest waitresses I've ever had. On a really busy night she made my family and I feel like we were the only people in the restaurant. The food fantastic it's always solid here. The food quality everything about capital gille they do it right. The ambiance is awesome old-school steakhouse ambiance and I really enjoy it. read more

Another year another Generous Pour Event! Great attentive service as always! Got to taste 6 different great quality wines. Pours were very generous! Of course I loved the Napa Cab the most to pair with my steak. Both the Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet and the Advise from John Merlot were full bodied delish! I got the dry aged NY strip. It was cooked to perfection rare plus. I love this Generous Pour event! read more

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Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 4/5 Its my favorite steakhouse. This is a place where food is consistently good. read more

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My Daughter Kelly took me here for my Birthday and I must say it was Fantastic. They just open one in my hometown of Columbus Oh. so I know we will check that one out. I had Ribeye and it was cooked perfect and delicious . We ordered so many different things and they were all very good. read more

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We came to the Capital Grille for our anniversary dinner and had our expectations completely surpassed. The food was excellent, and the service was especially great. Can't recommend it enough for special occasions. read more

The Food was really good but what really made our experience here outstanding and memorable was our fabulous wait person SCOTT ! He explained the history of the restaurant, highlighed the names and careers of the people highlighted in the walls and made excellent food suggestions . What a delightful man. read more

The Capital Grille never disappoints, particularly this location which I have dined at about 4-5 times over the years. The standout for me is that I have never had anything but outstanding service here - consistently over 15 years? This is a favorite of my bestie and her Mom, which is what brings me from Tucson to dine here for special occasions. Sure, I could go on and on about their mouth melting steak and food in general and type fancy words, etc. but let me hone in what you need to save room for. The coconut cream pie. That is it. Everything on the menu is great, but this pie is phenomenally scrumptious. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Phoenix. We have been numerous times over the years, and it never disappoints. From the food and drinks to the service, everything is impeccable here, every single time. We always stay at the Camby and stroll over to the restaurant using the lovely little underpass that goes under Camelback Road. Most recently, I ordered the Scallops and Lobster Asparagus Risotto, which had so many scallops (probably about 8 large). It was absolutely delicious, and a large portion. I took half of it to go,and flew back to Los Angeles with it! Favorites for us are the filet; sautéed spinach with garlic; and the wedge salad. Pro Tip: Order the Stoli Doli drink (Dole pineapple marinated in Stoli vodka for two weeks). It's excellent and only available at Capital Grille. read more

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It just doesn't get better than Capital Grill. Great service, great food, solid consistency. Always a great experience! Very clean and organized read more

Perfect establishment for your business luncheon. Capital Grille figured out it's beneficial to be open for lunch. So many higher caliber steakhouses are open only for dinner. After extensive research, I selected this Biltmore location to take my team for our celebratory holiday luncheon on Dec 4th. It came down to location, menu offerings fit my budget and group's palates, service and ambiance that allows for conversation. Parking was easy too. No more paid parking either. This was everyone's first time at Capital Grille, including me. Reservations: Easy thru the link on their website. Email and text sent promptly after making reservations, followed by 48 hour reminder text. 11am arrival: Hostess promptly greeted me. They fulfilled my reservation request of a curved booth large enough for our party of 5. Service: Thomas was our server. He was attentive, friendly, clean, pressed jacket with name tag, engaged with us in our conversation, but wasn't intrusive or eaves dropping. He said it was supposed to be his day off, but decided to come in to help out. Smart! By the time we left around 1245pm, the place was packed. Refreshing to have good service! Food/Beverages: CG offers a nice two course luncheon special. The steak frites was perfectly cooked and tasty. Others ordered the chicken and risotto, salmon and steak sandwich. We did start off with the calamari which was cooked perfectly with peppers. Not chewy. Bread basket of warm rolls and flat crisps. Our waters, ice tea and lemonades were always topped off. Never had to ask for refills. Never had to ask for fresh ground pepper either. Thomas was attentive from start to finish. Ambiance: I specifically selected CG because it was classic steakhouse that allowed conversation without yelling. Who wants to say "pardon?" all the time just to have a conversation? Also clean surroundings. Only thing that was annoying are the tables have a little lamp, but it was unlit or not turned on. Conclusion: No desserts as we needed to get on our way. Bill was promptly brought and processed. Bill was easy to read. We were not rushed to leave though. I will visit CG for dinner off the clock based on today's experience. read more

The food and the service at Capital Grill are among the finest you will find in the Phoenix area. The key to this place is that the management and staff care. Not just pacification of issues, they truly care about your visit and go way beyond what you would expect from any of there competitors. The old school approach to quality and service is what keeps me coming back. read more

Always a great experience. We love dining in the lounge during Happy Hour. Jill is an outstanding server. She made the evening. We highly recommend the Capital Grille for that special evening or just hanging out at the bar. read more

It's hard to decide which is better at The Capital Grill--the excellent service it the fantastic food. We had a 6:45 reservation and arrived right on time. We were immediately seated. Our server was there too get us started right away. She gave some cocktails suggestions and then have us time to decide. While we waited for our cocktails, a young man brought is a bread basket with four different kinds of bread m there is one with toasted onion on top and it was soooo good! We both went with a wedge salad. If you know me, you know I love a wedge salad. This one had huge pieces of bacon and large chunks of blue cheese, just the way I like it. I was already getting full by the time I finished the salad, but I wouldn't let that stop me. We ordered twinsies again--we both got the filet. Mine was rare, which is just the way I like it: cool red center. Our steaks were served with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. I don't like cooked spinach, BUT I love the creamed spinach at The Capital Grill. We finished of with the strawberry cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake--a little bit heaven. The chocolate cake is not too sweet, but very chocolatey and rich We rolled out of there very, very full, even though our server had to box some of our food up. What a treat it is to have dinner here. NOTE: we found parking tonight with a little driving and waiting. We've been here on the weekend before, and parking was very, very hard to come by. Allow enough time to find parking and still make your reservation. read more

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We loved the Capital Grill! The food was great! Not amazing, but great. The service was excellent and the atmosphere welcoming and comfortable. A little cramped. However, I am 6' 3" and not thin, so for the average person it should be comfortable. HUGE portions! So order accordingly. The huge portions come with premium prices so bring a thick wallet. read more

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For starters this review is actually a 6 Star review! Outstanding and relaxing ambiance! Outstanding table service! Outstanding selection of **Steaks** ! There are Chef boutique flavored aged prepared steaks that melt in the pallet. There are other protein items on the menu I haven't tried yet. They serve top tier appetizers and sides that highlight the signature of a Chef's kitchen! This is a First Class Restaurant, $$$$$; and worthy of your consideration! ***Dress accordingly*** read more

Went here after a Pilates class at the Biltmore.... Which, mind you is directly next door to this restaurant I'm a mall. I just wanted a nice steak and some red wine at the bar after a long day and a light workout. I was in Lululemon athletic wear, 3 layers so nothing inappropriate or overly revealing. Also mind you, my athletic wear costs more than most of my street clothes. I appeared clean and had jewelry on and hair done back. I was turned away by a very rude middle aged hostess who said they don't serve "people in athletic wear" and there's "obviously a dress code here." I travel for work and have eaten at many a nice steak house in "athletic wear" because busy people that work hard, stay fit and e joy nice food often multi tasks. There's also a tactful way to turn people away. So I went across the street to Flint, who didn't turn me away or treat me with any disrespect, and spent the same $300 I was going to spend at Capital Grill but had a much better experience. read more

My favorite restaurant in the valley. Spectacular food and professional service. It's my go-to destination for business meals. This event was no different. We had 12 attendees, and everyone raved about it during and after. The chefs really raised the bar this time! Absolutely mouth watering... read more

The Capital Grille - Filet with au gratin potatoes and corn - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What an elegant and relaxing evening with my girls! We came just looking to have a good time, but I was truly in awe of how beautiful the place was and how kind and welcoming everyone was. There was no rush - everything came out at a perfect pace, and the whole vibe just made you feel good. The crème brûlée was absolutely delicious, and their margarita hit the spot. I'd definitely come back if and I will! read more

The Capital Grille - Steakhouses Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our server was Ryan and he was great. We shared the calamari and the fluffy salad with vinegrette dressing. She had the filet mignon cooked to perfection. I had the lamb chops medium also cooked to perfection. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary. They had a rose for her, a cool card and complementary dessert. Thank you! We will be back! read more

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