On Monday, June 8th, 2026, I celebrated my birthday at The Capital Grille with my son and his amazing girlfriend. From the moment we entered and my son gave his name for the reservation, I was greeted with happy birthday wishes by the hostesses. His girlfriend met us there, and she was already seated. The table had confetti in celebration of my birthday. I was so impressed and truly honored that someone from The Capital Grille took the time to write me a personal birthday card from the restaurant. WOW! Our server, Antonio (Tonio), was professional, attentive, kind, patient, and fun. He was incredibly accommodating, especially to the member of our party who had a gluten and red bell pepper allergy. He was a major part of making sure our experience was a very memorable one. The food was absolutely delectable! I had the surf and turf with lobster tail and medium-well steak, which was topped with jumbo lump crab meat and rich béarnaise sauce. The other guests dined on Cooper River salmon with risotto, along with seared scallops and lobster risotto. The night ended with the most beautiful surprise, which included a well-decorated plate with "Happy Birthday," a cheesecake topped with burnt sugar, and fruit compote, also a chocolate espresso cake that had my taste buds dancing. Thank you to the management and staff at The Capital Grille for making my actual birthday dinner a night to remember. The restaurant is beautiful and very clean. This is so important to me, because I check the health inspection score to determine whether or not I will dine at a restaurant. read more

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Not quite as good as I remember from 2010s but still one of the best steakhouses in the greater Seattle area. The price was very reasonable for lunch and I love the vibe of this restaurant. It is high-end but it doesn't feel pretentious and the interior decor has some local representation (Photos of Bruce Lee and Jimi Hendrix for instance!). Service was great. Like 99% of restaurants in Seattle, there is no dress code but most people that dine here come in slightly dressed up. I think my preference goes to The Metropolitan Grill in this area but I definitely would not turn down opportunities to dine at the Capital Grille for some good lobster bisque and beef. read more

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We stopped in at lunchtime for a cup (or bowl!) of clam chowder after reading so many great reviews. We were on our way to MOPOP and definitely weren't dressed for a place this nice. The moment we walked in, we thought, "Uh-oh, maybe we should turn around!" But nope--the hostess greeted us immediately with a warm welcome and made us feel completely comfortable. Even without a reservation, we were seated right away. Our server came by quickly, and I ordered an Arnold Palmer because I'd been drinking way too much all week and needed a break. Let me tell you--that was hands down the BEST Arnold Palmer I've ever had! For lunch, I ordered the clam chowder and the NY Strip Frites, served with fries and two dipping sauces. Do I remember the names of those mysterious green sauces? Absolutely not. But what I do know is that I'm not usually a sauce person, and by the end of the meal, I was scraping every last bit off my plate. They were that good! Everything was delicious, the service was fantastic, and the atmosphere was welcoming despite our very casual appearance. I'll definitely be back on my next trip so I can experience even more of the menu. And one last thing: as we were leaving, they handed us these tiny candies that packed a surprisingly huge punch of flavor. I'm still kicking myself for not getting the name of them--or any of the sauces, for that matter. If the staff happens to read this, just know that when I come back, I'm heading straight for that candy bowl. No shame whatsoever! read more

I've been to this Capital Grille dozens of times for work and personal, and I've never had less than a perfect experience. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. It's a very clean and well organized establishment. They always call to confirm my reservation beforehand and treat my group like we're the only party there regardless of how busy they are. They validate parking too. In addition to their robust menu, they always have specials available to choose from. Some of my favorite things to order are the roasted chicken, cobb salad, and lobster bisque. The coconut cream pie is also out of this world! I couldn't recommend the Seattle Capital Grille more. read more

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The food is simply amazing. I tend to mostly get the steak, but I have tried their lamb chops, and pork chops. The appetizers are really good and their desserts are very good as well. The service is superb as you'd expect from a steakhouse. The ambiance generally depends on where you are sitting. You can sit at the bar or in the restaurant. It can feel busy, or you can choose a quieter spot. I really like Omar and Amber because they really take care of me. Overall, the staff is great and the food is amazing. It's a bit pricey, but it actually is not too bad for a special occasion. They do have less expensive offerings if you are looking for a lighter splurge. read more

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My fiancé and I were in town celebrating my birthday and wanted to celebrate with a nice dinner. We walked in without any reservations and they still sat us right away. We arrived to our table with a hand written card from the restaurant along with confetti which made the dinner feel extra special The service from start to finish was so exceptional. Our server Rod was amazing! He explained some of the dishes on the menu to us and even gave us a few recommendations. The drinks were tasty and the food was excellent. Definitely would recommend their lobster Mac, it was our favorite. At the end of our dinner they brought out a birthday dessert that was to die for! So good we asked for another cheesecake to go! lol We absolutely can't wait to come back on our next trip to Seattle! read more

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We arrived late for our 6:30 reservation. They waited for us and sat down right away. The steaks were amazing and so were the sides. The drinks were not so good. I asked for a non sweet margarita and I got something that didn't taste very good. So luckily Arne brought me a dirty martini which tasted much better. It was a little bit loud in here, but you could still get that romantic date feel. The pace was a little slower than I expected, but worth the wait. read more

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Visited on a Saturday night with no reservation. Was seated promptly. They were running a wagu and wine menu where you get a burger and glass of wine for $35 but I opted for their regular menu. Here is my ratings: Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Cocktails:4/5 Desserts: 4/5 Overall:4.5/5 I tried the bone in NY strip, mashed potato and asparagus as sides and their margarita cocktail. Portions were huge so they are def not cutting on that front. For dessert I tried the cheesecake that was also good. Overall it was a decent steak dinner, not cheap but it's worth it. I'll go back next time I'm in town read more

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Oh man. Expensive yes, but everything was top notch delicious. I've gotten used to steak places being mostly about the steak with 'good' sides but literally everything we got was worth it's own discussion. The mains were awesome, our 10oz fillets were thick and juicy with great peppercorn crust (ask, we didn't see it on the menu) and rich sauces. The sea bass was incredibly moist and flavorful to the point my no-fish son stole seconds. The lamb was arranged beautifully and cooked perfectly. We had a few not-perfect points but not big enough to detract. My son wasn't a fan of the lamb sauce, our steaks were a bit overdone for medium-rare. Still delicious. The creamed corn and augratin potatoes...omg...open a restaurant just for these. They were both creamy, impossibly flavorful, and still stand out from similar dishes you find elsewhere without straying from their core identity. Just be careful, we certainly overate and all the cream and butter/oil didn't help us on that side. I can't say much about the caviar. The ones who wanted it loved it but weren't raving. They liked the onion dip and chips over a standard cream and bread or cracker. Me...I ate a ton of the chips with onion dip only and absolutely loved it. Don't think I'd pay $40 for chips and dip but that's just more caviar for the rest of the table! Caesar was good, but hard to beat a Howie tableside. Grapefruit soda was worth it, very refreshing and strong natural grapefruit flavor. Woth a note, our server was excellent and worked with us to explain everything well, our waters were never less than half full and we're bottomless pits when it comes to water. read more

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Seated promptly on arrival for our 7pm reservation. Matthew C came over to greet us. His skills are top notch, remembers what we like and don't like and makes great wine suggestions. Steve came by the table to greet us and ensure we were please with our experience. We had no complaints and throughly enjoyed everything. Although the restaurant was crowded, the noise level was tolerable and did not interfere with us being able to hold a conversation in our booth. Highly recommend!! read more

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I've been to Capital Grille on many occasions from birthdays to New Years celebration, so I wanted to write this review to thank the wonderful staff (Anna, Ernie, to name a few) and give credit to the chefs that cook the best steaks in town! I dined at Capital Grille for my birthday and it did not disappoint! Some of my recommendations listed below: - Prawn cocktail (theyre huge and delicious)! 5/5 - Oyster 6 for a half dozen, Shinsei was in season - Soup of the day, Lobster bisque - Kona crusted dry aged 15oz NY strip - Creamed spinach - Asparagus with lemon mosto - Desserts, get them ALL! - Cocktail: Double oak Manhattan, In Fashion Dining at the restaurant always gives me a very classy, elegant feeling of course it's fine dining. The bar is very inviting if you choose to go for happy hour- there's lots of great deals on the menu. Overall, you can't go wrong with spending your special event at capital Grille. My table even had little happy birthday confetti, a white rose and a handwritten birthday card. It's the smallest detail that makes a very memorable impression to guests. I definitely look forward to coming back again! read more

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Another great experience at the Capital Grill! There were four of us so we shared a bottle of wine as well as a couple of us got their delicious martinis. They start you with a beautiful complimentary bread basket with the most delicious bread. We got the calamari as an appetizer- so good! Then 2 of us got the lamb chops & the others got roasted chicken & Chilean sea bass with a side of sautéed spinach. Everything was so delicious! The service was good as we asked to move from a table near the entrance to a booth. We'll be back! Food 5 Service 5 Ambiance 5 read more

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Finally had a chance to try this place on Christmas Eve and it didn't not disappoint! I had the 14oz New York strip and it was cooked to perfection! Great crust! The mashed potatoes were whipped perfectly. My beet and goat cheese salad was delicious! And those prosciutto wrapped mozzarella sticks were so so so yummy! Ambiance was great! Classic steakhouse vibes. Menu isn't cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. Our server Omar made some excellent recommendations and he provided top tier service! Thank you Omar! Will definitely come back! Also love that there's plenty of parking garages nearby. read more

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Wandered in during a birthday stay at the Fairmont. It was Restaurant Week, so I ordered off that menu and my friend ordered whatever she liked (lobster)! My food was incredible--tender meat, delicious sides, and a special touch on dessert. I thought the RW menu was full of good choices. They had a few non-alcoholic cocktails on offer, too. Staff was quick and attentive. read more

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This is one of my absolute favorite downtown spots to go for an early dinner. My first choice is to sit at the bar when Jose is working- he is the most charming bartender you could ever wish for and provides exceptional service. Yes, it's a chain, but proves to be the exception with consistent top notch service , great menu and food, and most of all, great drinks. Three thumbs up! read more

This place was FANTASTIC! I was in town on business and wanted somewhere nice for the last day. This place did not disappoint!! First off the staff was wonderful! Very friendly and accommodating! My server answered all my questions his name is Matthew he was FANTASTIC!! The food was delicious. The stead and lobster were cooked perfectly and so juicy and tender. The wedge salad was fantastic the bacon and house made dressing send this over the top! The mood is very classy and high end. You feel very fancy eating here. For my other GF friends this place handled my allergies beautifully! They had a separate menu that listed all the GF items and it was so easy to make a reservation and have them bring everything I needed! Highly recommended this restaurant and I would definitely come back another time if I'm in Seattle. read more

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Abbey was an amazing server, anticipating our needs and providing extra specials touches to elevate our experience. The artwork is...interesting, an old Frenchman next to a portrait of Jimi Hendricks. We loved the votive on the table and the digital wine menu wasn't distracting but almost classy Thanks for a terrific evening!! read more

Seated promptly on arrival for our 7pm reservation. Matthew C came over to greet us. His skills are top notch, remembers what we like and don't like and makes great wine suggestions. Steve came by the table to greet us and ensure we were please with our experience. We had no complaints and throughly enjoyed everything. Although the restaurant was crowded, the noise level was tolerable and did not interfere with us being able to hold a conversation in our booth. read more

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Capital Grille is one of our go-to spots for a good steak night dinner in Seattle!! You truly cannot beat the service or food. The quality is always amazing and great atmosphere. It's a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or holiday (or just a random night out if you want to splurge a little). They also recently launched a new happy hour menu in the bar which I have not tried yet, but will soon! read more

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For a place that is advertised for fine dining the service should match the vibe. The server asked us for drinks, however she could not tell me what was their house wines. We started with the grand plateau seafood platter accompanied by a small plate for shells. Most places when the shells start to pile they bring another plate. As we were still eating our appetizers and with no warning, three servers brought our main dishes with no room on the table. Now I had to consolidate our seafood platter on to a small plate in order to receive our dinner plates. Other than that, the food was delicious. read more

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Upon entrance they kept us waiting to be seated which was very annoying considering it was 8p on a Wednesday night and practically empty. Our waitress was very informative about their specials pertaining to the menu. Apparently it was Wagyu and Wine that month so we indulged in that. Three different burgers to choose from that can be paired with different types of local wines. The atmosphere is old money Seattle. read more

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Service was excellent cocktails were well balanced. Bread service had lots of variety and full of vibrant flavors. Mash potatoes were velvety smooth and full of flavors. Good even cold the next day. Steak was perfectly cooked. Coconut cream pie dessert was amazing. Perfectly balanced sweet abd salty. Easily the best instructors ever had. Would definitely go again. read more

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Food, service, ambiance, they're all top-notched! If you're in search of a restaurant that knows how to make excellent French Onion Soup, this one will stand out. I personally rate it as one of the best I've had! The bread basket itself was quite impressive. Honestly, I would be happy just eating the bread, but everything else that we ordered was extraordinary as well! Our server, Delos Germaine, was extremely attentive and took excellent care of us! read more

This is one of the better restaurants in Seattle. Service by Mathew was superb, the filet mignon with peppercorn sauce (not on the menus) was excellent, so was the asparagus, spinach, creamed corn and the French onion soup. Highly recommend. read more

Five stars all around. Group of four all gave five stars - that equals 20 stars. That sounds about right. Everything was perfect. Food was perfectly prepared, presented and served. Service was exemplary. This is a beautiful restaurant with really exceptional food but it is the people that made it a truly special evening. Will be back. read more

Last night (Friday) we visited the Capital Grille in downtown Seattle. It is one of the few fine dining national brands still operating in the Seattle metro area. The Mortons, Flemings, il Fornaios, McCormick and Schmicks, Oceanaires, Bourbon Steaks, and Sullivans have all gone away for various reasons, but the Capital Grille is still standing. This visit was on a very active Friday night as the place was humming! The front of the house staff were pleasant and very welcoming. One couldn't miss the extensive wine displays at the entrance and across from the bar. We were seated quickly to our table for two. The white linens on the table were a nice fine dining touch. Within minutes our glasses were filled with water and our order for additional beverages placed. We went for glasses of Sauvignon Blanc and Capital Grille's take on the Old Fashion, an InFashion. Our server Amber B. was also very welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Capital Grille is known for its extensive steak selections but as we are pescatarians we went for its offerings from the sea/lakes. To begin we ordered the Calamari appetizer and two salads, a roasted Beet salad and a Caesar salad. The Calamari was lightly fried and tossed with Cherry Peppers providing crispy, heated pleasure. The salads were both fresh and delicious. Next up were our entrees, but before we explore these, let's back up to the bread basket. It included a variety of choices and Amber kept our table crumb free! For entrees we chose the Sea Bass and the Citrus Glazed Salmon. The Sea Bass was excellently pan seared with miso butter and accompanied with shiitake mushroom and asparagus. The Salmon was seared as well with a citrus glaze applied, and included haricots verts and sweet, cippolini onions and a baked potato (as an add on). When I say we loved the preparations, we truly loved the preparations! Both dishes were excellently executed; moist, flaky, and delicious. As another add on for the Salmon entree, I added a Lobster Tail for an additional $30. We are not talking about a 12 or 22 ounce tail here but the 6 ounce tail was nicely prepared. We opted not to go for dessert but will check those out on our next visit to the spot. The Ambiance was great, as there was a lot of energy circulating through the restaurant. Virtually every seat, including those a the bar were occupied and the hum throughout the restaurant was at a moderate level. read more

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We had a lonely dinner with friends. 1. Excellent service by Antonio. Knowledgeable about the menu, perfectly attentive 2. Food! Absolute joy from lobster bisque, beet salad, ribeye to the mashed potatoes. 3. Ambiance, very polished and satisfying 4. They validate parking in their building I'd recommend go easy on the sides, they are large. Also, lobster Mac and cheese!! Must try. read more

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Amazing service and the best food! They have a variety of food options on the menu. Servers are super attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Plenty of seating inside. The food tastes delicious! I got the steak and fries and it came cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back here. read more

I wish that there was a Capital Grille where I'm located! We went on Thanksgiving and I don't care what anyone says about the wait, it was WORTH IT! For those that are and were complaining, YOURE LUCKY THEY WERE EVEN OPENED TO SERVE YOU! Anyway, the host was such a sweetheart. She kept her composure even when rude customers belittled her and yelled at her! And our waiter was such an amazing funny person! A very romantic setting. Even though the place is crowded, we had no issues hearing each other. The food was so good! Our favorite was the French onion caviar dip with their what seems to be homemade chips. We all got each or their steaks: wagyu, ribeye and porterhouse with brussels sprouts, truffle fries, mashed potatoes, and the calamari! Literally cannot complain about anything even the steak was cooked perfectly! If you guys were listening, please open a location in Fresno, California or the Bay Area, California! I'm obsessed read more

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Everything was great. Thanks to server Ruben. He made my day. Dood, atmosphere and service 5 read more

The Capital Grille is like the Beyoncé of steakhouses! Always flawless, always hitting the high notes, and never giving you a bad performance. And with that you get amazing service that's like a private show. The ambience nails that sweet spot of upscale but still chill. Think polished enough for date night, classy enough for dinner before a show, but relaxed enough that you can swing by for a casual happy hour without feeling overdressed. We opened the show with the Dungeness crab dip, and wow, it was basically the mic-drop moment of appetizers. Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor, the kind of dish that makes you want to lick the bowl (don't worry, I restrained myself.) Then came the star (literally) of the evening, the new Gold Star Wagyu Filet. Imagine steak so tender it practically has its own velvet couch. Perfectly cooked, seasoned like it went to finishing school, and melt-in-your-mouth good. For the encore, we had the potatoes au gratin. Buttery, cheesy, golden layers stacked like the Las Vegas strip of side dishes. The Capital Grille doesn't just serve dinner, it serves up an edible standing ovation every time. read more

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We went here last night for our 24th wedding anniversary. Our dining experience was excellent from beginning to end. Our server, Brad W was a delight and gave great customer service. The food was excellent. Brad offered us to split our meals on separate plates, which was very nice and thoughtful. The GM came to greet us and told us we would be taken care of. Which was nice. We will definitely be coming back here because the service is top-notch and the food is great! Too bad, many fine dining restaurants don't offer great service anymore. Thank you once again, Capital Grille for the great experience! read more

Solid steakhouse regardless of where you are. We have a big group (20+ people) but the staff still manage our orders and made sure everything was timely taken care of. Our steak orders were overcooked (ordered medium but got served almost well done). Nonetheless, still a great place read more

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Our server Rob took excellent care of my sister and I during our dinner! The lobster mac n cheese and risotto were amazing dishes. Rob even surprised us with a dessert plate! He was so kind and generous. Our hostess Charlise was wonderful and put together a list of Must-Sees for our trip to Seattle. Excellent staff! Would definitely come back. read more

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Delicious. Great wait staff. Ambiance was fancy yet casual if that even makes sense haha read more

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THE best steakhouse in the greater Seattle area hands down. Service was spot on and the taste and quality of the food was even better. Get the truffle fries. read more

Oh my gosh, what an amazing experience. Our waiter made our night that much better and I cannot wait to come back in the near future whenever we are in town. First off, we were greeted at the hostess station where we were quickly taken to our seat. Our waiter introduced himself and took amazing care of us throughout the course of dinner. We ordered the crab and lobster cake and I must say it was delicious. The amount of crab and lobster in there is fantastic. It's absolutely the best crab and lobster cake I've ever had. Our main entree consisted of two different cooked NY steaks. They were decent and the sides were terrific. We came here to celebrated my birthday and the restaurant does not disappoint. They bought out two glasses of champagne and some desserts for us to enjoy. Overall, it was such an amazing experience. read more

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The steaks were about 7/10. One in the party had a pretty dry $74 steak. The AuGratin potatoes were excellent. The Crab cakes are the best we've ever had. Something weird about our service is that they kept asking if they could take our bread. They must have asked 4x. We like our bread throughout the meal, not sure why they were so adamant about clearing it. Just leave it be. The waiter and server even made sarcastic comments about us wanting to keep it (mocking us), which ultimately affected their tip. read more

Every blue moon I've visited this place since 2021; been on the fence about rating it as far as Seattle steakhouses are concerned, but finally landed on 3 stars. I've come to this rating after 4 years of rotating through all the other highly-rated steak places in town, including the Butcher's Table, El Gaucho, Bourbon Steak (now closed), Ascend, STK Steakhouse, Aqua, 67 Restaurant, Palisade, Daniel's Broiler, and the Metropolitan Grill. The last one I consider best in Seattle if you don't wish to read more. What makes the Capital Grill so bad is the service. The last time I was here, which was at some point last year, I was served a bone-in filet Mignon for the bone-in New York steak I ordered, and today, I was served a porcini mushroom rubbed rib-eye for the 22 oz bone-in 'regular' rib-eye I ordered. I dislike both. The porcini rubbed steak should disappear from the menu for being devoid of any beef flavor. Another time I ordered a New York steak medium rare and it came out well done. Why, one must ask... one disappointment after another. Miscommunication? Incompetence? Constant mix up in the kitchen? Surplus steaks being dumped on unsuspecting customers like they wouldn't notice? This is why nobody knows me at the Capital Grill. I don't go here. And the only reason I didn't go to the Met was they were booked out for Father's Day weekend. This is also why everyone knows me at the Metropolitan. For years I've visited every 2 weeks because it's the best steakhouse in Seattle (please read my other review on it). Of note, seeing the Capital Grill rated higher than the Met at 4.5 stars with over 1k reviews makes me extremely suspicious. PS: Ambiance is fine; dim lighting and relaxing atmosphere but I won't be back anytime soon. read more

The best steak house in Washington. I always order the Filet with sides of Au gratin potatoes, sautéed spinach, creamed corn. The dinner rolls are amazing. The service is second to none. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Did I say the service was amazing?!?! If you want to treat yourself or someone special...come to Capital Grille. read more