02/01/09

Just not worth it

by logan00

Good place to see and be seen but not for a great meal. Food was decent but not worth the price and not close to Mortons or Ruths Chris. Service was lousy. Our waiter had such a bad cold he could hardly talk. Now we're all wondering if we're going to get sick. The tables are way too small and the one we had was so dark they had to bring us a flashlight so we could read the menu. It was so dark one waitress kept joking about it. When I told her a side dish looked good she asked how I could see it.

• Pros: menu options, side dishes, decor
• Cons: service, table size, lighting, price

11/17/08

Food wasn't nearly good enough to justify the price despite the fabulous atmosphere and service.

by CaptainYeti

I went here for the first time recenly and I must say I was a little disappointed. This was only one experience, maybe I was unlucky, but my impression is that the food isnt nearly good enough to justify what it will cost you, especially if you can't afford to go to a place like this very often. Don't get me wrong, the atmosphere is great and the service outstanding, but the food was anything but.

I got a 20 ounce steak, which I ordered medium, but it was totally chared on the outside so I couldnt taste anything else. My companion had fish stuffed with crab, which wasnt bad but really could have used a sauce to go with it. The lobster mac and cheese was quite good, it comes with chunks of lobster, 3 kinds of cheese, and breadcrumbs, so it is creamy and has a bit of a crunch. The side dishes cost extra though, entrees come with NOTHING else. I also liked the bread, they give you 4 different kinds and the butter spread it comes with is very soft and creamy (it almost tasted like cream cheese). The french onion soup was good but I've had better. 2 entrees that I didnt care for, a cup of soup that was decent, and a side dish that I loved cost me $100. The wine list is impressive, portion sizes in general are good. I didnt order dessert because I didnt expect it to be worth it.

I'm glad I went once to check the place out, but I doubt I am going back anytime soon if ever. If you have been wanting to check the place out go ahead and go once, but I don't recommend it if you are trying to impress someone because the food disappointed me. If you get a steak dont get anything more cooked than medium rare (I know steak snobs say that anyway but I think medium is fine). Lunch is probably a better idea than dinner. There are a lot of places out there like Mallorca and Abruzzi's (before it closed) that have great atmosphere and service that give you a crapload of good food for a much more reasonable price.

• Pros: Great atmosphere, insanely outstanding service
• Cons: Food mediocre and very expensive

04/30/08

Great experience - Outstanding food and service!

by carolinegomez

The Omni (thanks Alton) suggested Capital Grille. We have absolutely no regrets. The experience was fantastic - I cannot say enough about how good the food and service was here. The Kansas City steak was highly recommended by our wonderful server. We also tried the spinach salad with bacon which is incredible. The asparagus and lobster mac and cheese were both super and delicious as well. We loved the restaurants ambience and fine dining setting. It's a great place for various kinds of groups - couples, families, outing with friends and business dinners. This restaurant is definitely a must try!

• Pros: Food, Wine, Service, Ambience
• Cons: nothing