The Capital Grille

09/10/07

Cozy- felt like a high roller!

by kdbriggs at Citysearch

I went to the capital grille for the first time on a sunday afternoon. Two friends and I were the only ones there. The ambience was INCREDIBLE felt like old hollywood. This place is known for their steaks but I just had the warm spinach salad- DELICIOUS! Our waiter was nice and attentive. Definitely going back!

07/23/07

Pricey, but Delmonico well worth it.

by yummie407 at Citysearch

I went to a co-worker's birthday dinner at Capital Grille. I've read plenty of great reviews about the restaurant and the Grille's Demonico 22 ounce steak. Now, I can see why. If you try ANYTHING at Capital Grille... try the Grille's Domonico steak. It's a little pricey at $41 bucks but oh man it?s delicious and well worth it. Capital Grille dry age their steaks so this steak was EXTRA tender and full of FLAVOR. They dry age it for 30 days if I remember correctly. I got my steak medium rare and it was off the hook! haha. Not to sound cheesy but I took my first bite and my friend pointed out? damn that must be good because you?re smiling. The lobster and crab cake was really good too. Service was excellent and informative. C.G. has a huuuuge wine list!

Just a tid bit of information? the waitress was telling me the Domnico?s cut is a prime cut which has more fat marbling? which means more flavor. The other steaks on the menu were a choice cut vs a prime cut. Go for the prime cut!

I'll be going again for another special occasion. =)

• Pros: service, wine list, food
• Cons: nothing

07/14/07

A loyal guest forever!

by johnbr at Citysearch

The best food, service and atmosphere in Houston! Everytime I come to The Capital Grille, my expectations are exceeded! Not only is the food the best but the staff make you feel like part of the family. I love bringing clients and family there. They are always talking about it for months after!

• Pros: Food, service, personality
• Cons: None

07/05/07

I've been spoiled by The Capital Grille

by soulefire at Citysearch

Wow. I wanted a fantastic meal for my birthday and I was not at all disappointed. The steak was the best I've had, the cold seafood platter was fresh and delicious, the whole meal superb.

The service was impeccable - thank you Tony Fasfassian for your "right on" information about the wine and food and all your attentiveness. I highly recommend The Capital Grille and please ask for Tony.

He listens...and delivers! One improvement I would've recommended would be a bit more kick to the cocktail sauce. Its a bit bland. But don't let that stop you from enjoying one of Houston's best!

• Pros: Service, Food, Wine

05/28/07

Really Good Everytime

by bkt3050 at Citysearch

I've had dinner at Capital Grille four times in a year and everthing is really good, from the mac and cheese to the tuna. To THE FEllAS call ahead and tell the receptionist if this is a speacial occasion. For me it was my anniversary and the watier took a picture of my wife and I and put it in a little Capital Grille frame. Just go and treat you and that special person in your life, it is WORTH IT.

• Pros: Great food!
• Cons: Pricey

04/11/07

Fancy filet mignon served in a must-see setting that includes a copper-inlaid bar and a luxurious lounge.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
With two giant lion sculptures guarding the entrance, the United States eagle emblem in the lobby and the wine lockers displayed with gold nameplates, this place will make you feel protected, if not exclusive. Appetizers include smoked Norwegian salmon and lobster and crab cakes. For dinner, try the towering 14-ounce filet mignon--a dry-aged, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Other steak choices range from 14 to 24 ounces: sirloin, porterhouse or a fancy-pants steak au poivre with Courvoisier cognac cream sauce. The baked potato is a full pound.

11/26/06

It's Own Food Group

by wadester at Citysearch

The steaks at Capital Grille are really in a food group unknown to any other restarant. The steaks are dry-aged here in their own vault, and served to perfection with your chosen compliment of side dishes or appretizers. The Porcini rubbed Delmonico steak with Balsamic vinegarette was absolutely delicious and incredibly tender. The side dishes of creamed spinach and scalloped potatoes were plentiful and scrumptously accomodating as a compliment to our meals.

Impressive service, and romantic, subdued lighting add to the dining experience, especially if you are with a date or someone special.

• Pros: Delicious Steaks, Excellent Wine List
• Cons: Expensive

10/07/06

One word: Great.

by Silly_Mongoose at Citysearch

Simply put, great service and great food. Our waiter ordered for us and did a very good job. My wife had the Delmonico Steak and I had fish. Both dishes were excellent. My wife swears it is the best steak in town. We also had their signature french fries, an off the menu item. They sprinkle truffles on the fries, which make them taste very delicious. We will definately come back.

• Pros: Great food and service.
• Cons: Hard to avoid valet parking - no one drives my car but me :)

08/14/06

Top of the line steaks, topped only by outstanding customer service and ambience

by tski at Citysearch

My brother and I had the opportunity to visit the Capital Grille while visiting Houston. We had an absolutely outstanding experience from the internet/phone reservations to the bar to the dining experience. The hostess, bartender and servers -- namely Emily -- were all top of the line. Since the food has not yet been mentioned, we both indulged in the massive 14 oz. filet, which was hands down the best either of us had had the opportunity to treat our taste buds. While waiting for our main course, which also was complemented by ridiculously good au gratin potatoes and asparagus, Emily treated us to TCG's Fried Calamari and Stoli Doli...both were unchartered territory for both of us and we couldn't have been more satiated. The former included some mild peppers that make it unique, and the latter, the juice squeezed from a pineapple soaked in Stoli vodka, was a solid complement to the calamari.

You know, the only downside to a meal and experience like this is that EVERYTHING else pales in comparison!!!

• Pros: From the service and the ambience to the delectable food, you won't be disappointed
• Cons: The only downside...you probably can't eat here everyday

07/24/06

Best steak I have ever had. Wonderful service!

by eldavis1811 at Citysearch

I recently visted your restaurant for a business dinner. I found the food to be exceptional, the wait staff to be professional and the wine selection was out of this world.

I routinely dine at some of the finest restaurants in my home city of New Orleans and know something about fine dining. Your restaurant out-classed the finest restaurants in New Orleans. I will conduct all of my business dinners at your restaurant from now on.

• Pros: Steak and Wine selection.
• Cons: None