The Capital Grille

01/30/09

Your night to be pampered

by chesneygirl at Citysearch

We visited Capital Grille tonight for the very first time, it was "restaurant week" in Charlotte so we wanted to take advantage of the three course special for $30 each. We got there early because we wanted to sit at the bar for a bit. The hostess told us our table would be ready a bit before our reservation time, but to sit at the bar, enjoy, and let her know when we were ready to be seated. We sat at the bar and I asked for a Stoli Doli, which came HIGHLY requested on this very board - well y'all were right on! Delicious (albeit a bit pricey - $12 each). I downed two of them (haha, be careful, they WILL catch up to you, not right away though, I was definitely not feeling too hot during my heavy but heavenly meal). They are strong, but excellent. Anyway, while we were at the bar, I believe it was the manager or head maitree'de came over and said "hope we didnt butcher your last name too badly when you walked in, your table is ready whenever you are." I said to my fiancee, how did he know who we were??? (my last name is kind of hard to pronounce). I was VERY impressed by that personal touch. Then, the main hostess checked my coat and led us to our table, saying "I hope this table is ok, we know you all wanted a private table" (I had requested a quiet, more private table in my reservation on Open Table). Again, VERY impressed by the personal touch. Anyway, the service was great, our waitress and her assistant were fantastic. I got a filet and my fiancee got sirloin, both were cooked to perfection and melted like butter on the knives. The mashed potatoes were out of this world creamy... I ordered a glass of wine with dinner (wound up having too much alcohol tonight but that's ok, it was all great), it was excellent, their selection is phenomenal and broad. Dessert was AWESOME - I got creme brulee and my fiancee got flourless espresso chocolate cake. The creme brulee was AMAZING!!!!!! OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING, I'D GO BACK IN A HEARTBEAT! DON'T MISS THIS PLACE!

• Pros: Amazing food, great drink offerings, awesome service, classy ambience
• Cons: None that I can think of

08/08/08

1 of my top 3 in town

by gritz27 at Citysearch

Family dining which is great. Wonderful mash potatoes. Espensive but great for speical occasions or to make great impressions. Valet service is recommended.

08/05/08

Great Place!!

by mhend64 at Citysearch

Not much else I can say other than one of the best places to eat in Charlotte! The prices are on the pricey side, but they make up for it in the portion sizes served. Well worth the extra money spent! A great place for either a couple or a larger group.

Very friendly staff. Impeccable service!

• Pros: Large choice of specialty drinks, great atmosphere, mouth watering food

06/12/08

Exceptional Service...All the Details

by Ddlarner at Citysearch

After researching many restaurant choices to celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we chose Capital Grille. It was without a doubt the correct choice. The great staff addressed us by name, congratulated us on our anniversary, and timed their visits to our table perfectly while taking care of our every need. The table was dressed with heart and Happy Anniversary confetti and roses. The server took our picture and later presented it to us. Nice touch! They even threw in a wonderful chocolate hazelnut cake and told us to take the vase and roses with us. The manager visited us a couple times making sure everything was excellent and thanking us for choosing them to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. Oh, the food! Outstanding!!! We started with a delicious shrimp coctail with very large, meaty shrimp. The best I've had. I ordered the huge porterhouse steak which was cooked exactly as expected. The filet side of the steak was very tender, juicy and tasty. The sirloin side exploded with even more flavor. My wife ordered a filet with lobster in a perfect sauce. I could tell she enjoyed it from the sighs, rolling eyes and continuous smile. We topped all of this off with a great bottle of Pinot Noir. Some people have commented about the high prices. I feel the entire experience had great value. It was worth every penny. Exceptional service, outstanding food and beverage in clean and beautiful surroundings. What more could you ask for?

• Pros: Exceptional Service, Excellent Food
• Cons: Valet parking attendant should have opened the car door for my wife vs. me

03/14/08

Amazing!

by hjkl123 at Citysearch

This place is amazing. We had a wonderful time! The service and food was perfect. We had a larger group and everything went really smooth.

11/14/07

Great for Large Events

by timcn at Citysearch

I had a large party event at The Capital Grille and it was wonderful. We had a really nice table in one of their private rooms. The atmosphere was perfect. The moment we walked in the door we were greeted with warm smiles. Once at the table we were greeted by two very knowledgable servers. They helped us pick the perfect wine and appetizers for the group. They also recommended some great dinner entrees. Everything was perfect. Everyone in the group enjoyed their time at The Capital Grille. We will have ALL of our events there from now on!!

11/14/07

Amazing!!!

by salmith at Citysearch

I had an important dinner at The Capital Grille the other evening. Everything was amazing! The staff was very helpful and the food was even better. Our clients were so impressed with this restaurant. They said it was the best service and food that they had in a long time. We really enjoyed ourselves. I will be back.

06/25/07

I never want to eat anywhere else!!

by fmrjill at Citysearch

My husband and I went to the Capital Grille a few nights ago for our one year anniversary. I just have to say, I don't know how I can ever go to another restaurant and be satisfied, knowing what great service and food would await me at the Capital Grille. We had the best evening ever!! Our server was knowlegable and friendly, he even took a picture of us at the end of our meal as a momento (and printed it out!) The manager came by to wish us a Happy Anniversary and made great conversation. The food, oh boy the food, the best meal I've ever had hands down. Needless to say, I have a reservation there for lunch next week with a client and the week after with my husband again. I almost feel deprived that I hadn't discovered this restaurant sooner! I'm a new regular!!

• Pros: Great for romance or business!! Either way get a Stoli Doli!!

06/24/07

Best Food, Customer Service, Atmosphere!!!!

by smally at Citysearch

I went to The Capital Grille for a private event. The room was amazing. We all had a wonderful time! I had a dry aged steak and have never tasted a steak so juicy and flavorful. The sides were great! The dessert is homemade in the restaurant. We got a platter so we could try all of the desserts. They were so good! The atmosphere was great. The private room our group dined in was beautiful. We also had after dinner drinks in the beautiful lounge. The stoli doli is the best drink I have ever had. To top this wonderful food off, the staff is so friendly and helpful. They are right there before you ever need to ask for anything. This is an upscale resturant but the servers are so friendly, not stuffy like other upscale restaurants I have been to. I will go here for all of my special occasions, business dinners, and more!!! You have to try this place!!!

• Pros: Its the best!!!!

05/18/07

Great Steak, great Martinis, extensive wine list!

by justreviews00 at Citysearch

We went for my husband's birthday and we had a great meal. We were 15 minutes early and they had our table ready but offered to seat us at the bar or table, whichever we preferred. The service was excellent, with multiple people serving our table. They decorated the table with confetti, gave a complimentary dessert for my husband, and took/ printed a picture for us to take home.

We both ordered the Filet Oscar. My husband prefers his medium well, which is sometimes difficult in a filet; however they cooked a thick piece perfectly without butter flying the meat. Mine was also cooked to medium perfectly and the lump crab on top was fresh and had an excellent delicate flavor.

We had the calamari for an appetizer. Very tender and prepared well with a light battering. They toss it with peppercinis, so it has a little heat, but it's very good. The wine list is extensive but the signature drink- the Stoli Doli is a must. It's made with pineapple that's marinated for 2 weeks, and yet it's not overly sweet, just slightly. Excellent!

We finished off with dessert and coffee. I ordered the chocolate hazelnut cake, and would not recommend it. It was slightly dry and the flavor was, well not quite chocolaty enough. My husband had the coconut cream pie which was very good. If you are a coconut lover you wont be disappointed.

Overall service was excellent. Servers were knowledgeable and very prompt! Great place for a special evening for two or for a business dinner. Our bill was close to 200 including tip, expect to pay more if you order a bottle of wine etc. It was worth every penny. We will definitely go again!

• Pros: Filet Oscar, excellent flavor, juicy, cooked perfectly. Stoli Dolis!
• Cons: Be careful what dessert you order. Ask your server for suggestions.