The Capital Grille in Chicago, IL

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Telephone:	+1 312-337-9400
Website:	www.thecapitalgrille.com
Address:	633 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL, 60611 Near North Side, River East
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	500 ftMichigan & Ontario 580 ftMichigan & Huron 580 ftMichigan & Erie
Categories:	Seafood Steakhouses Wine Bars

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Delivery	No
Take-out	No
Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Good For	Dinner
Parking	Valet
Bike Parking	No
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	No
Good for Groups	Yes
Attire	Dressy
Ambience	Classy

Noise Level	Average
Good For Dancing	No
Alcohol	Full Bar
Happy Hour	Yes
Coat Check	Yes
Smoking	No
Outdoor Seating	No
Wi-Fi	No
Has TV	No
Dogs Allowed	No
Waiter Service	Yes
Caters	Yes

Today

Today	11:30 am – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Open now
Local time (Chicago)	21:29 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday	11:30 am – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday	11:30 am – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday	11:30 am – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday	5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday	5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for its expertly prepared steaks, which are custom-aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by restaurant’s on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille’s wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 — 5,000 bottles. The restaurant also offers personalized, on-site wine lockers, available by annual lease. Reservations are recommended but not required.

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25 reviews of The Capital Grille

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Gabriel C.

Place rating: 1
Chicago, IL

So the food and service was average but not the reason for a one star rating. The overall experience was pathetic. We arrived at 5pm during their slow hours but the manager proceeds to tell us that they need the table back at 6:30 and that should be enough time to eat. Note this is before we were escorted to our table. We then follow the host through the empty restaurant, past the bathroom, past the employee break room, and finally to a table all the way in the back where they clearly use as a storage room during off hours. We looked past it since we planned this for a couple of days. After dinner we walked back to the front and saw the ambience that everyone else was experiencing. This was no where near the shameful poor experience we just had. I had better experiences at those run down restaurants where you are forced to eat at during a road trip. They seriously should reconsider just rejecting people before putting them in a storage room next to the brooms. How pathetic that this is compared to great steak houses like a Gibsons, Mastro’s, or Gene & Georgetti. Capital Grille should invest in better hospitality training instead of those insignificant iPad drinks menus that no one over the age of 5yrs will be impressed with. Anyone who reads this, please do yourself a favor and take your hard earned money elsewhere.

Catherine W.

Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL

Just came from Capital Grille after 630p reservations for dinner on a Friday night. We had to wait 20 minutes after our reservation time to be seated — but considering I made reservations on Open Table @ 6p for 6:30p on a Friday night — I figured I couldn’t be too annoyed. We enjoyed the clam chowder (decent with lots of clams and potatoes), wedge salad with bacon, salmon, none in filet, mashed potatoes and string beans. The only downfall was the lobster Mac and cheese. It was watery and bland. Our waiter thankfully removed it from the bill. I would return and try some other items. The ambiance was very nice and the service was pretty good.

Christina D.

Place rating: 5
Tinley Park, IL

We went here last night because they were participating in Chicago’s Restaurant week. All I can say is, WOW! We had a reservation for 5 p.m., got there around 4:45 and were immediately seated. Phil was our server. Attentive and very knowledgeable about their wine selection and all of the food. I had the 8 oz filet mignon and my fiancé had the 14 oz in bone steak. Both were fantastic! For $ 33 a person (again, Restaurant Week) we each had an starter (I had the clam chowder, he had the salad), 2 steaks, 2 sides (which were mashed potatoes and green beans with tomatoes) and 2 desserts. What more could you ask for?! The desserts were delicious as well. A flourless chocolate espresso cake and cheesecake. I highly recommend Capital Grille if you’re looking for a great atmosphere, great food and great service.

Janene M.

Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL

I think I will return. I enjoy great food but most importantly great service. I was treated like a valued customer by receiving a birthday card signed by multiple staff, the waiter was both knowledgeable and patient, and my dessert platter was presentable for the special occasion. Enjoyed the restaurant week menu and would consider returning another time in the year. Bravo!

Nadia S.

Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL

Came for Restaurant Week. Steak was good. Salmon was ok but had a very fishy taste. Cheesecake was the highlight of the meal. Overall good experience, but I don’t feel like it’s anything to write home about.

Colter H.

Place rating: 4
Denver, CO

Great service, fantastic steaks.
Date of Visit: 10÷31÷15
While on a business trip in Chicago, a colleague of mine and I were on the hunt for some Midwestern beef. Capital Grille had solid reviews so we thought we’d give it a shot. I was a bit skeptical, as the DC locations were known for high prices and average quality, but was pleasantly surprised with this location.
We cut right to the chase and ordered some of the heaviest hitters; the Porcini-rubbed bone-in Ribeye w/15 yr balsamic, and the Gorgonzola & Truffle crusted dry aged NY Strip. We also ordered Caesar salads, and the grilled asparagus w/lemon mosto and roasted Brussels sprouts w/smoked bacon side dishes. With the exception of the Caesar, everything else was borderline perfect. My coworker mentioned it was one of the best steaks he had in years, and I’m not sure I could argue that myself. Albeit a pricey menu, the quality more than made up for it.
If you’re in the area and looking to get your beef fix, Capital Grille is worth the time. And money.

Cassandra W.

Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL

This evening, I celebrated a birthday dinner at Capital Grille with two friends. We had a fantastic time and a wonderful server, Diego. He made our time there smooth sailing! He was very know bad and attentive.
The food was delicious. We all had lobster tails that were flown in from South Africa. The lobster melted in your mouth! Delicious! The lobster Mac and cheese was very good. The spinach salad works the bacon dressing was very tasty, too. A fine time was had by all!

V b.

Place rating: 5
Berwyn, IL

Went here for mom’s birthday. Great dinner. Calamari was really good. The steaks were made perfectly. Corn was delicious but the green beans could have been done a bit better. Our server was very attentive. They really made my mom happy. They put rose petals on the table for «special occasion» tables. Just call n let them know. It was pretty pricey, 500 for 5 adults, but we ate like pigs and had a wonderful time.

Priscilla W.

Place rating: 5
Elk Grove Village, IL

I love this place, they have the best Salmon in the city. The citrus salmon is so good that it’s hard for me to try something new. The truffle fries, gelato and fresh grapefruit sodas are amazing! The portions are a good size, you’ll leave full. The staff is wonderfully attentive without being stuffy. Great place to bring vegetarians too, I don’t know about Vegan.

Eddie C.

Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL

Overall:
— Prix fix menu for business lunch
— Solid salmon salad
— Attentive waiter
— Amazing looking desserts
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Business lunches are uncomfortable. Everyone sits unnaturally straight and are very mindful of cutting their foods into extra small portions to make sure it can fit on a single stab of the fork. One is usually scared to move. On this particular rainy Tuesday, I was uncomfortably crammed into a booth when the business people I was eating with decided to combine tables.
So, other than that, the food and service was pretty awesome. Our waiter lightened up the serious atmosphere by inputting a few jokes. Maybe even he was able to feel the pressure that was thick enough to be cut by a knife.
I ordered greens and more greens. The salads were dressed decently and the salmon was solid, though a little overcooked. The prix fix also came with sides of green beans and mashed potatoes, both of which complemented the main course well. The fare wasn’t outstanding but it was good enough for me to want to come back for me. I hope to come next without having to pretend there’s a stick up my a$$.

Denise G.

Place rating: 5
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA

Omg this is a must!!! We came in while visiting chicago for the weekend to celebrate my birthday. The food was amazing the salmon, crusted filet mignon, & truffle fries are a must try!!! The staff was amazing, sweet,& attentive. You won’t be disappointed.

Jesse B.

Place rating: 5
Sun City, CA

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. The staff are all very well trained, prompt and courteous. The décor is nice. Subtle lighting and minimal wall art is pleasant to look at. Mostly portraits of presidents, Chicago legends and some trophies.
The food is on another level. The lobster Mac and cheese is by far the best thing on the menu next to the beef. Insanely rich and creamy. The lobster is tender and fill of buttery flavor.
I ordered the dry aged NY Strip au poivre. I have never had s steak better than this. It is mind blowingly juicy and packed with intense peppercorn flavor.

Vanessa M.

Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL

Came here for my boyfriend’s 34^th birthday last night and we were not disappointed!
The reservations were super easy and flexible to make online. It even asks if it’s for a birthday.
I had never been here before and found it through a Unilocal search because he really enjoys surf & turf. I told him he had to look nice (no jeans or t-shirt) which he wasn’t thrilled about.
When we got there they told us he actually could have worn jeans and a t-shirt so just FYI for you lounge lords.
They had a card on our table for him, some confetti and even brought us complementary champagne (kiddy cocktail for his 13yr old daughter). Everything on the menu sounded delicious and everything we got was really tasty. His daughter ordered the tomato and mozzarella caprese with 14yr old balsamic vinaigrette because she’s a vegetarian but she didn’t like it. I asked the waiter to make her the mac n cheese sans lobster and they had a new entrée out for her in minutes!
Amazing service. Our waiter was Rich and he was super nice, sharp and attentive.
I recommend going there for a birthday or just a nice evening out. Would go again!

J. Spencer M.

Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL

A true top notch steak house in Chicago. The services is formal and attentive. The appetizers are impressive and delicious. We ordered the multi-level seafood tower and it was spectacular. Great oysters and shrimp.
The steak (the most important part!) was excellent. I had ordered it medium rare and it was a little on the rare side but this seems to be the tendency for steakhouses of this quality. I will return someday, but there are so many competitive steakhouses in the area that it’s hard to repeat.

Jamie B.

Place rating: 3
Denver, CO

Eh I don’t know what happened but it’s not as good as I thought.
Last night’s tuna was practically inedible as it was wayyyy over salted. Saltier than my husband’s steak and I have no clue how that’s even possible. I had to cut the seared crust off the tuna because it was inedible.
The tomato and mozz salad was also a miss– lacking balsamic and the tomatoes were milly.
Would return for a drink and snack at the bar, do dinner elsewhere.

Matthew S.

Place rating: 5
Walcott, IA

This place was amazing. I was definitely underdressed in jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt but my fiancée was looking great as usual. Go figure. Haha. Even though I looked like a bum we received a very warm welcome and were seated immediately at 5pm. Yes, 5pm, that’s supper time in Iowa where we’re from. We are very well traveled though and we’ve ate at a lot of swanky places but The Capital Grill Chicago is now by far my favorite.
We both had the Lobster Crab Cakes which the chef personally paired perfectly an amazing white wine. I’ve had some pretty great crab cakes in the past but these things. I literally cut my bites in half and chewed extra slowly so I could savor these that much longer. They were absolutely amazing.
For our main course we both had an off menu item, the Filet Oscar topped with Crab and a side of Asparagus. This was yet another breath taker. The Filet was so tender it could be cut with a dull spoon and the flavor was perfect. The asparagus was nice a crisp. Everything was just amazing. Plain and simple. Our wait staff also outdid themselves again by selecting the perfect red wine to go with our steaks.
I wish I could say I tried their desert but they did not skimp on the portions at all so I was stuffed. This is by far my new favorite restaurant in the Chicago area.

Jessica M.

Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL

Capital Grille took me by surprise when they were listed on the 2015 Chicago Restaurant Week for $ 33 per person with a three-course menu that included steak. The deal was too good to be missed.
My first course was a bowl of hearty clam chowder with a slight hint of black pepper. It was rich and creamy, making it especially desirable for the cold weather. For the second course, I chose the 8 ounce filet mignon over the other two steak choices because I prefer a smaller portion with more natural flavors even as irresistible as shallot butter is. The steak was perfectly done at medium rare. My only complaint was the meat being slightly rough on the edges. And finally, I ended my meal with a sweet and classic crème brûlée. It was standard and much more tolerable than my friend’s sugar-stacked, flourless chocolate espresso cake.
A line was formed as we were leaving at 9pm. You may take that as a hint at how solid they are.

Azin J.

Place rating: 5
Glenview, IL

Came on during restaurant week and got the wedge salad, Caesar Salad, 2 top Sirloin & the crème Brule and flour less espresso cake. Everything was GREAT!
Our server Matthew Miller was AMAZING and amazingly attentive. I would definitely ask to be seated in his section next time.

Roland S.

Place rating: 4
Beckdorf, Niedersachsen

Sehr gepflegtes Restaurant mit netter Atmosphäre. Ich war mittags da und fand das Essen und die Bedienung topp. Das ganze auch noch bezahlbar. Die Hummer Bisque war genial mit viel Einlage.
Das Steak war auf den Punkt, leider etwas zuviel Knoblauch oben drauf.
Von außen sieht es vornehmer aus als es ist, also keine Schwellenangst !

Francis R.

Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL

Easily one of my favorites in Chicago… If you’re looking for legit steak, look no further! I’ve been here on more than one occasion, but I have to give some props to the waiter we’ve had on multiple occasions, Mr. Scott Johnston! If you have Scott as your waiter, you’re in for a treat for the night! Super knowledgable & friendly dude! He’s definitely been around for some time and can point you in the right direction for whatever it is you’re looking for.
The service has always been nothing short of spectacular and the food amazing! I recommend the lobster mac n cheese, delmonico, & the kona crusted dry age steak! The kona crusted dry age seems to be the most popular and on their menu year round, so definitely a solid option!
On a final note, if you’re celebrating anything special, DON’T BE SHY. They take care of you whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or any sort of special day! Til next time, cheers!

Yamira P.

Place rating: 4
Estados Unidos

Las atenciones son excelentes. El plato que ordene un Salmon Glazeado tenia un saber exquisito junto con el acompañamiento unos vegetales al grill. Para mejorar creo que deberian tener un menú más amplio.

Norm J.

Place rating: 4
Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Yes, this is a chain restaurant; but I’m still giving this location of The Capital Grille 4 stars.
Living so close to this Capital Grille I’ve been here numerous times and always enjoyed my dining experience (lunch and dinner). The service you receive here is always stellar and the food is always delicious and filling.
My last time dining here was last night for a friend’s birthday and again the dining experience was first rate. When we were seated at the table there was a birthday card waiting for him that was signed by all wait staff (nice touch). For starters we had a cup of French Onion Soup which was standard, but still good. Our selection for our entrees was the 14oz Top Sirloin with the Lobster Mac & Cheese and Oscar Style Roasted Potatoes.
* The 14oz sirloin was cooked to perfection, flavorful and filling (I bought about 7oz home — ha dirty).
* The Lobster Mac & Cheese was good, but I would have liked more lobster in the dish.
* The Oscar Style Roasted Potatoes was something I haven’t seen at our restaurants. The crab meat was plentiful and made me a happy man. The roasted potatoes were good, but the asparagus could have been cut a little thinner.
At the end of the meal our server Aaron M, who provided amazing service to us, brought out a celebration platter which consisted of a mini flourless chocolate espresso cake and mini cheesecake. Both desserts received two thumbs up from the birthday boy and from me because they were free!

Marcos K.

Place rating: 5
São Paulo - SP

Melhor steak que ja comi! Recomendo o steak delmonico preparado com vinagre e lobster mac & cheese! Simplesmente fantastico!

WuffiW

Place rating: 5
Hamburg

Der Capital Grille soll eines der besten Steakhaeuser der Stadt sein. Viel Fleisch, wenig Beilage ist hier das Motto. Empfohlen wird das Dry Aged Steak sowie das Delmonico Steak.
Auch ich rate unbedingt zu Reservierungen.

Willi W.

Place rating: 5
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen

Wir waren zu viert auf Empfehlung eines alt eingessesenen Händlers im Capital Grill, und ich muss sagen, es war perfekt. Als Vorspeise hatte ich einen Shrimp-Salat, er bestand aus 6 bissfesten, großen Shrimps auf Eis mit einer sehr pikanten Sauce, als Hauptspeise gab es ein Filet, medium gebraten, rosa Kern, mit mashed potatoes. Bei der Nachspeise habe ich mich für eine Créme Brúlee entschieden, auch die war nach meinem Empfinden perfekt zubereitet. Bei dem aktuellem Dollarkurs haben wir in einem noblen Umfeld für relativ günstiges Geld ganz fantastisch dinniert, sollte ich nochmal nach Chicago kommen werde ich das Capital ganz sicher nochmal aufsuchen. Reservierungen würde ich übrigens wärmstens empfehlen, zu den Haupt– Essenszeiten müsste man schon sehr großes Glück haben um einen Platz zu ergattern

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