We went to the Capital Grille for a celebratory dinner. The waiter was fantastic. He was friendly and helpful without being over the top. The atmosphere is fancy. It feels like where the diplomats and business people of DC go to dine. The menu reflects that, and it's pricy but that's expected. We enjoyed the calamari and some prawns as a starter. Some of our party got delicious rare steaks for dinner. I had a beet salad. It was very good. The sides were also tasty. We tried the mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. Overall, we had a really nice time. The food was good. We left stuffed. It was a great place to celebrate a big accomplishment. read more

The Capital Grille - Beet salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've enjoyed fine dinners at The Capital Grill in Houston, and now I can say this restaurant in DC is even better. On this try I'm traveling with a Japanese businessman who really wanted to have a big American steak. Our waiter, I think it was Wayne, did a perfect job in helping my associate select his steak and temperature. Then he stood back and let us enjoy. It was a great meal, excellent service and my companion thanked me repeatedly for taking him to such a fine place. Home Run! read more

Best Steak Ever! Stopped here with the wife to have dinner on our last night in the DC Metro area. We shared the Ribeye steak and mashed potatoes. This may have been the best steak I have ever had, period! Steak was cooked just right and seasoned to perfection! It had just enough marbeling to make it tender and juicy. The mash potatoes were creamy, buttery and seasoned so that you didn't want to stop eating them, ever. Hack, order the Pepper Aupoivre sauce for your steak and mash potatoes. It is so good! We sat at the bar and though the service started a little slow, it finished strong and we will be back for another "perfect" steak!!! read more

The Capital Grille - Ribeye Steak (half) - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a great spot for lunch! We were so tired and hungry so we stopped here for a nice lunch. The space was dim and relaxing. Our server was so sweet and read off their specials. I decided on the tenderloin sliders and asparagus. My friend only wanted the lobster bisque and she ordered truffle parm fries for the table. The sliders were delicious. The steak was so tender and flavorful. I loved the simple asparagus. It was cooked perfectly. The fries were hard to keep from eating as well. I'm glad we got them to share. My friend lived her bisque. She said it was amazing. Overall we had a great experience and we would return again! read more

The Capital Grille - Hard to see in the dim light but these are the Mini Tenderloin Sliders - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this burger so muuuuuch! It is a big wet juicy burger paired with fries and the best dang pickles! The crowd leans tourist and after-work happy hours, but I've recommended this place to many friends. I recommend indoor seating as the outdoor is a little loud. Underrated spot for one of the best burgers in the city. read more

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Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. From the food to the service, everything was fantastic. Very clean establishment as well. I got the blackened chicken entree with a glass of Pinot Grigio and it was just fantastic. I didn't have a chance to get a picture of it because I dug right in. Would definitely come back. read more

A hearty thank you to Erin, Elsie and staff of The Capital Grille for making sure my family dinner for 30 went off without a hitch. Hubs and I went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon to get an in person vibe for this location. Talking to Erin was easy and she was supportive, professional and knowledgeable on what I wanted to accomplish for my promotion dinner. I had a group dining experience at the Chicago location in 2022 and they had a lasting impression on me. I felt that my family would enjoy that same level if I had my dinner here. There are options to have a pre-fixe menu or you can allow your guests to order from the standard menu. TCG has options for those with food restrictions and the pickiest of eaters. For the lunch and dinner dining, I enjoyed my food very much. The prices and quality of the food were appropriate and the staff were as responsive as we needed them to be. Handling a group of 30 can be a tasks for some eateries. Not here, they were pros and made corrections quickly without making things awkward for anyone. There were one or two people in my group that had a steak cooked more than they desired but my friends and family said that they now have TCG on their radar for their own personal dining options. If you are having a business meeting, there are rooms available that can seat up to 20 people. This location has two rooms but as my numbers increased for those attending my dinner party, it was best to do it in the main dining room. I can recommend The Capital Grille for group dining or for date night. The level of attention makes it easy to tip generously. Thank you to everyone who made my celebration great. Even the bartenders who helped hide my sister who surprised me...lol read more

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BLUF: Excellent food and service with a parking garage near by. My husband and I had dinner at The Capital Grille on a quiet Sunday night and it was wonderful! We started at the bar which only had one bar tender who was totally hustling and trying to make up for what seemed like a staffing shortage. After staring down the huge glass jar of pineapples soaked in vodka, my husband decided to try the pineapple martini which was basically just vodka infused with pineapple juice. Since the taxidermized buffalo was staring me down I had a Kentucky mule with Buffalo Trace bourbon. After leisurely drinks we adjourned to the dining room where we loved our filets, mushrooms, potatoes, bread and coconut cream pie but the steaks were the highlight. They were super tender, slightly crusty on the outside perfectly cooked to our desired temperatures. The service was perfect including the host, bartender and our server. We visited during Government shutdown and it was quiet in town. We were able to get a parking spot right on 6th Street. (Capital Grille is on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave NW and 6th St.). There is also a parking garage right next door. The Capital Grille has a valet but I suspect it only operates during busier times. read more

The Capital Grille - I think this buffalo has a really good looking hair style. He's keeping a watching eye over the Buffalo Trace bourbon right below him. - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We love Capital Grille and since we wanted to celebrate a brand new journey with good eats, he picked TCG! As always, pick whatever you want! We went all in. Service is always impeccable! Ambiance is giving rich old money! And Food.... Well let's get into it! Biased as this is one of our favorite spots. Lobster Bisque- Delicious Bacon - Perfect Filet Mignon - Perfect Ribeye - Perfect Lobster Mac - Perfect Cheesecake - Good We will return! read more

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Had a great experience at the Capital Grille! The restaurant has a "dark and moody" vibe, perfect for a romantic evening. Our server was excellent. Even though it was busy in the restaurant, he was extremely attentive to our needs. I ordered the seared scallop and lobster risotto l, but also was able to taste the filet mignon and several sides (creamed spinach and mashed potatoes$. Everything was incredible! The ladies I shared dinner with also enjoyed their meals, which ranged from steak to lamb to Brussels sprouts to cheesecake for dessert. Finally, the passion fruit mojito was a great 10/10. Not too sweet, and definitely strong! I know I will be back soon and I'm excited to try more of the menu! read more

The Capital Grille - Passionfruit mojito - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I will rate everything here, but the price, a 5! The service was absolutely impeccable. The decor felt like we were walking into movie set with politics and espionage at the center. The food was delicious. I had a small steak and it was cooked to perfection. If you come here, don't be a cheapskate like I am! read more

We came here for our wedding anniversary. We were seated immediately and it was very pleasant, the quiet part of where they sat us was very pleasant, and our waiter greeted us with two glasses of champagne and threw heart confetti on the table which was too cute . They started us off with a huge basket of assorted breads like a baguette, matzo bread, dinner rolls, all different types which was awesome. We got the mini crab cakes for appetizer. I'm from Maryland and I always try a crab cake to just see how it compares to Faidleys crab cakes (iykyk ), and they were ok I'm a snob about crab cakes so don't take my word for it. I got the rockfish with pearl couscous which was good! The couscous was a Mediterranean flavor and it stood out and tastes delicious. My husband got the Kansas City steak, it was medium rare and to be honest it was okay. It was not worth the price I would skip the steaks unless you don't care about money and just want a steak. We were certainly full by the end of the dinner, and they surprised us with an anniversary tiramisu and chocolate cheesecake with happy anniversary written in chocolate. So cute. Definitely a date night restaurant or a special occasion type of spot mainly because of the price. read more

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Waited for a medium steak...got almost well done and dry....waiting for a medium still but running out of time to eat. Other than that staff like hostess was friendly and location is good to go to the monumenta read more

From Ohio. Have heard a lot about this place. We were there this past Tuesday evening. Wonderful atmosphere. Received outstanding service even though we may have looked like we didn't "belong". I wish I remember our server's name. He was awesome. I had the filet mignon with porcini crust which was awesome. Even the mashed potatoes were super tasty. My husband had the seabass and said it was amazing. Reservation was for 5. I had vodka rocks with olive juice followed by a wonderful Reisling. My husband drank Michelob Ultra which he poured over ice. I give this info in hopes we can identify our awesome server. read more

From the moment we stepped in we were greeted. We went there to celebrate a birthday. We were seated immediately and the table was decorated with birthday confetti. Our server was very attentive, and polite. The food came out in a timely matter. For an appetizer we had the calamari and it was perfect. The steaks that we ordered were cooked to the perfect temperature that we asked for. I was surprised that before we ordered dessert they brought out a plate that had cheesecake and the flourless chocolate cake that they wrote happy birthday on the plate and put a candle in. All the food was amazing. read more

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If you go to a steakhouse and don't get a steak, were you ever really there? These are the mysteries of Yelp. On this day the spouse and I were checking out a few places to host an event. One option was The Capital Grille (TGC). The staff were very nice and answered all of our questions by showing us the various setups they can provide for the various number of guests along with menu options. Very nice staff and at no time did it seem like an upsell of trying to push certain unneeded options on us. Since we were there why not have lunch. It was a Saturday and surprisingly very empty there. Speaking with one of the managers, she mentioned that Monday through Wednesday was the busiest times due to its proximity to the US Capitol. Whenever I see calamari on the menu it is a must for me to try. I have to say fried calamari is a very hard thing to mess up and with this being TGC you have some expectations. The expectations were met. I am not the biggest fan of banana peppers coming with my calamari but at times it works. Glad this was one of those times. The menu is a bit scaled down especially for lunch time. Here is where the dilemma came to me. I wanted to try their steak, but I had it the night before and I am a burger connoisseur. The burgers here I believe are the same as at Capital Burger since they are owned by the same organization. Capital Burger gets great reviews, and I went with the burger (medium rare) with duck fat fries. The hype is real. The burger was cooked at a perfect medium rare with just the right amount of pink. Fries came out very hot. I was not disappointed by my choice as I see myself coming back here anyway soon. I have to say that wanting to go back to a place in the DMV with so many options here says plenty. Prices are very reasonable, and the service is great. Located within a 3-5-minute walk of the Archives-Navy memorial metro stop this is a great place to checkout. read more

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My fiancé brought me here for a belated birthday celebration and completely surprised me with my ring! As we were seated, I excitedly told our waiter.... whose name, I believe, was David (forgive me if I'm mistaken; he was an absolute gem)--that I couldn't wait to have the coconut cream pie. After going over the menu with him, we placed our orders. When he returned, he walked right into the moment my fiancé was opening the ring box, and I was already in tears lol! A short while later, he came back with two glasses of champagne, our dinner, and an assortment of desserts to celebrate with us (see pictures - it's at least 3). To be honest, I don't even remember what we ordered... everything was absolutely delightful and delicious. A perfect 10 across the board for service, food, and ambiance. It was pure perfection. It made for great leftovers the next day too!! Maybe you'll see us again for our anniversary or birthdays this year! read more

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My family and I visited The Capital Grille for dinner last night since our oldest son was home visiting, and it turned out to be a great choice. The food was cooked to perfection, as always, the ambiance was wonderful, and the service provided by Nicole was exceptional. From the moment we were seated, Nicole was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. She knew the menu inside and out, was able to describe the specials not listed on the menu in great detail, and checked on us at just the right times. The combination of consistently great food and Nicole's top-notch service made the entire evening a wonderful experience. We definitely plan to return soon! read more

Perfect for a fancy lunch. I had the Cobb Salad which was great. I think they use guanciale instead of bacon. The steak was cooked perfectly. They also have this really delicious homemade grapefruit soda. I heard they make bomb martinis, but I have yet to experience one. The restaurant gets pretty busy for lunch, and sometimes the staff can be a bit overwhelmed. read more

The Capital Grille - Cobb salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Filet was so charred on the outside it was inedible, sides were tasteless and watery. Service was painfully and I mean painfully slow. Desert was tasteless. Prices weren't too bad though. Won't be returning. Way better steakhouses in DC. read more

Very nice experience. The staff very attentive. Took care of all experiences and needs with class. Special touch for our anniversary. read more

The Capital Grille - Filet mignon meals with table serving of creamed corn with bacon. - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We went here for Valentine's on Sunday. We had a reservation so the wait was not long. The table was decorated with rose petals. The ambience and the service were great. The food did not take long and it looked great, however the taste was very bland. We ordered the chicken entree, bone in filet, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and potatoes au gratin. Everything was bland unfortunately. We also ordered 3 desserts which were good, and 6 drinks (don't judge). We knew the bill would be high but we paid around $500 including the tip. I wouldn't have minded but the dinner was not tasty. I don't think I would go again. read more

My second time visiting this location and it was just as good as the first! I went with a group of friends on a Thursday night with a 7pm reservation. The service is impeccable! I was greeted warmly when I walked in and sat at the bar until my party arrived. Jared was our server and was amazing. He assisted us with a detailed overview of the Generous Pour, appetizers, mains, and sides. We started with truffle fries, which were good. We all ordered different steaks and sides. All were good! We came for the Generous Pour which featured 7 different wines, ranging from white to red. An amazing deal for $50! read more

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Great place to enjoy a really good steak!! First off our server was very down to earth and friendly! I took a picture of the cracker with butter because I don't know what it was but I just couldn't stop eating eat!! So good. I usually start off with a Caesar salad and it was good I had the wagyu filet mignon with one of their optional toppings, I forgot what it was called but it had crab meat in it! Ok, so the steak really did not need the topping although it was delish. That steak was (mwah, chef's kiss), cooked to perfection and just melts into every nook and cranny in your oral cavity . Hubby had the scallops with risotto which was really delicious as well!! We will definitely be back and hubby said this time to get their steak! Can't go to a great steak house and not have their steak!! Definitely worth giving this a try if you love steaks!! read more

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The Capital Grille is the greatest steakhouse in DC. The food is great the wine superb the guests are fantastic read more

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Service: Top notch. Emily, our server was friendly and funny. I can't say enough about how she was able to balance attentiveness with letting us talk and eat. She is definitely an asset to The Capital Grille. Also the persons refilling water and bussing tables were very professional and courteous. Food: Everything was really good. I can be petty and picky, but I'm finding it hard to fault anything. The one minor thing was my burger was closer to a medium well than a medium. A friend's bone in strip was medium well and not medium. The flavor and presentation were great though. I would say the burger should have had just a tad more seasoning, but the meat did speak for itself. Ambiance: Intimate. Not somewhere you would go to have wings and yell at a TV screen. It was relaxing. Very nice with dim lighting. read more

The Capital Grille delivers on flavor. The lamb chops are crazy good, and the coconut cream pie is absolutely insane. The vibe is decent , could use more lighting, but I get it, it's a classic steakhouse. read more

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Couldn't get a lunch reservation on a crazy busy DC weekend -- so we sat at the bar and had a fabulous lunch! Barkeep Mike was superb as were our lobster and steak salads!!! read more

The Capital Grille - Cobb salad with sliced tenderloin - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This was amazing. Admittedly not someplace I can afford to frequent but as a special event celebrating my daughter's birthday and my upcoming wedding it was the perfect destination. Started with the Grand Plateau which had enough seafood in it to be a full dinner for two but equally filling as an appetizer for four. Two of us had scallops, one NY Strip and I had the filet mignon (strip was Kona crusted, my filet was with bearnaise. All were excellent. They even did a special happy birthday played dessert for my daughter. With a bottle of wine we were at almost $700 without the tip. But totally worth it. Again, I'm not used to dropping this kind of money for "dinner" but it's a great place, nice environment - nice without being stuffy or pretentious. Will have good memories. read more

10/10 would recommend this place! We visited for my daughter's birthday and they went above & beyond to make her special day perfect! Our waiter - Manuel P. - was the ultimate professional, such a gentleman! Ask for him and you will have a wonderful experience! read more

Love the dark, sultry environment of this restaurant. A great way to escape DC's steamy tropical heat. They do steak... the way that other restaurant should wake up and take notice of. What's not to like here? The lobster bisque is to die for, so good that I had naughty dreams about swimming in a pool of it. Few restaurants get a Caesar Salad right: they do. The subtle flavors will do a mind-meld with your brain and stick to it. Had salads on the hotter, more humid days so that I wouldn't fall asleep during lectures. Absolutely superlative. Excellent cocktails. Had what I think was the perfect Old Fashioned. Thank you. Two's my limit. (Tip of the hat to the bartender.) Excellent service, attentive without being cloying or irritating. Pricey, but hey! It's DC. What do you expect? read more

Disclaimer: My lasted visit was in May 2024, which I highlighted with a picture of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. Since 2007 I have been patronizing this particular location of The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue off and on either on my visits to or when living in Washington, D.C. Please excuse the delay in ever reviewing this establishment it's just I never thought my review was something of importance nor desired. The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue is the premier, consistent, low key elegant place in D.C. If you are looking for excellent service, outstanding, fresh food,ect. look no further than The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue. Reservations for a table is recommended. However the bar area is come first serve. As an individual who tends to dine solo this establishment is welcoming. I appreciate that the staff from the host, waiters, bartenders, ect. engage me in respectful conversation. At times as a solo individual I tend to be overlooked at places versus an individual who appears with an entourage. Although I have over the years have had other items on their menu I tend to gravitate towards the chop salad. Having had chop salad at different restaurants around the country their chop salad is the absolute best. The lettuce is always at a crisp and the ingredients are fresh with a dressing to the side. To drink a must have for me is water and my decaf americano following my meals. This is one the few places where I have entertained a glass of wine or two. The place has an extensive list of wines and has access to wine that may not be listed. Furthermore The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue tends to attract some the individuals you may see on C-Span for you political junkies and historians. For the most part I tend to leave people alone because everyone deserves privacy especially when enjoying a men. However on my latest visit people were approaching me and starting conversations, which led to the picture with the U.S. Senator. Overall The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue is definitely a place over the years that has demonstrated consistency and excellency in fine dining. This establishment I found to be reasonably in price and forgiving in dress code. As for myself I have always had an enjoyable experience placing my best foot forward in the wardrobe department and enter with an open pallet when comes to the cuisine. Look forward to a future visit involving the presence of well prepared food and quality conversations. read more

The Capital Grille - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday! I love a good steak house. The food and service were amazing. We ordered the 22oz bone in ribeye steak cooked medium! It was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. I think the star of the show was the creamed spinach. Best creamed spinach I've had at a steak house. As soon as I left I was on Reddit trying to find the recipe. Capital Grille made my birthday absolutely amazing. From the host to our server to valet everyone was perfect. read more

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Nicole was absolutely phenomenal!!! It was one of our best dining experiences as we started at 6pm and closed out the place at 11:30pm?! While we are very sorry to keep the staff late, we thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated Nicole and the entire staff for being so accommodating. 20 glasses of red wine later, we managed to finally leave and safely return home. Definitely be back and more mindful of the time in the future. Thank you so much Capital Grille! Get the bacon appetizer, Prime Bone-in NY Strip and Prime Porterhouse along with the Duckhorn Cabernet. read more

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Great location, easy to drop in or make reservations online. I was able to get a spot at the bar the evening I visited, without a prior reservation. The bar has comfy bar chairs and a nice ambiance. The bar tenders are seasoned professionals who make great drinks and wine recommendations. I actually had calamari and their famous Caesar salad. The salad was perfect! The right about of dressing/cheese ratio and the calamari was flash fried and not overcooked, spicy twist and very delicious! After the appetizers and more wine, I was too full to have one of their epic steaks. I have tried the steak menu on other visits which are always cooked to perfection with one of the best Bernaise sauces for a steak house chain. Great location, service and excellent food even for the higher price point. It is worth it for the consistent experience when in this area of DC. read more

The Capital Grille - Spicy Calamari and Cabernet Sauvignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice place and staff is always pleasant. Nice and clean inside and outside. The food is pretty good I don't have any favs except the mint lemonade lol the calamari was pretty good but not great unfortunately. read more

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The Capital Grille has it all; amazing food, superior service, and a celebratory ambience. Erin; the Manager of the DC CG is an exemplary leader who made our visit truly memorable. A favorite that never disappoints. read more

Capital Grille is an upscale steakhouse chain. It's a good fine dining experience with great service and delicious food. They do a generous pour event every summer, you have the option to try seven wines for $50 with the purchase of an entree. I would highly recommend trying it, it's perfect for group dinner. The steak was cooked perfectly and the Oscar style option which adds crab meat and asparagus is a great addition. For sides the lobster Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were amazing. read more

The Capital Grille - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here for dinner tonight. My first thought, upon entering, was that this was the place government types came to smooze: very energetic, lots of older people, younger alpha males drinking a lil too much, cursing...and hard-working staff putting up w/ it. This bar is not nearly as sexy as the Capitol Grille in Tysons but the food is decent and the jazz is nice. In-Fashion cocktail - boozy...a straightforward Old Fashioned. Blackberry Bourbon Smash - Delicious. Nice balance between sweet and sour - much better than the version I tried in Tysons. Tuna Tartar- tender Tuna but bland. Wouldn't order again. Prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella - tasty! The accompanying sauce really makes the dish. Heather, my server, couldn't have been better. read more

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Always a great experience with good food and phenomenal service. Their Lobster Mac n cheese is one of the best of out of most of the popular steakhouses read more