The Capital Grille

07/03/09

Better than average

by htown01 at Citysearch

First of all let me say that the service and ambiance at Capital Grille is fantastic. The waiters truly go above and beyond to meet your every need. It doesn't matter if you are there for once a year romantic dinner, a regular who eats there once a week or dining customers for a business dinner. The restaurant itself has this era gone by charm. It's filled with beautiful painings and low lighting that make you feel like you are eating in an elegant home instead of a restaurant.

I have eaten at Capital Grille a few times in the last year and each time I tell people, to their dismay, that the food is just ok. The seafood is very fresh and well presented. The side dishes are all delicious, especially the lobster mac and cheese. The desserts are very plentiful but mediocre. And the steaks.....are just average. The meat is good quality and well prepared; it is the flavor that is lacking. I have had a better steak from the grill in my backyard. I'm not sure why the meat lacks flavor but I would rather not pay $40 a steak again to try and see if it has improved.

There are other places here in Houston that have better food without the big dent on your wallet.

• Pros: Service is phenomenal
• Cons: Food could be better

05/09/05

mediocre

by t12ubeauty at Citysearch

this place is pretty over rated. i had some kind of steak, but i don't really remember what i ate...enough said. it is a little too crowded to be romantic. the wines are over priced...marked up 4 to 5 times, but i suppose it is to be expected for it being in the galleria area. i do commend the staff. they are very knowledgeable and well trained.

• Pros: staff
• Cons: mediocre food