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We cordially invite you to join us at The Capital Grille. Whether you're celebrating a special anniversary or just stopping by on any old Wednesday, expect to be wined and dined. Our dry aged steaks have earned high praise from the nation's toughest food critics, and our seafood is flown in daily. Our award-winning collection of over 350 wines is an experience in itself.
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Business Description from the Web
Parking: Available Reservations: Recommended
Add this to your list of steakhouses to try. A few blocks off Michigan Avenue, this upscale eatery has plenty to like. You won't go away hungry if you're willing to pay the price. Lunch is a real bargain, though.
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The restaurant highly recommends reservations; the weekday rush can be just as busy as the weekend. 1
A digital stock ticker on the wall keeps day-traders up to speed on the financial world.
The wine list offers a global selection of more than 500 wines.
Editorial Reviews from the web
Steaks are dry-aged on site at this classic chophouse frequented by business types near the Mag Mile.
In Short Everything here exudes a quiet dignity, from the portraits of prominent Chicagoans on the high walls to the attentive yet unobtrusive service. The classic steakhouse menu starts with flash-fried calamari and Beluga caviar, then moves on to the main event: Dry-aged steaks, charbroiled with butter and fresh garlic, then sliced and served up with a la carte sides of potatoes and...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 10, 2005)
The Capital Grille, part of the Atlanta-based chain of steakhouses, serves up dry-aged steaks--meat that has been aged for 21 to 28 days to intensify the flavor. It's done on-premise in a temperature and humidity-controlled room. Avoiding red meat? Their seafood--an extensive selection--includes crab cakes, lobster, shellfish and more. Buffalo and deer heads, oil portraits, Art Deco light...
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Other Reviews from the web
Service attentive - diners name given to waitstaff - service is good and prompt without being oppressive. Servers answer questions - do not upsell or oversell. Steaks (hers- special Filet; mine 14 oz Sirloin} were just outstanding and cooked to perfection. A "small" side of au gratin potatoes ($5) easily enough for two. Drawback is wines by the glass list - seriously overpriced. Hard for...
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Posted by olsonmd
on October 11, 2009
I took a fairly large and boisterous group here on a Friday night without a reservation and they were happy to see us. They took care of everything without missing a beat. The food and service is at the top level of Chicago steakhouses. I have been to the Captial Grille in Houston (fantastic) and Minneapolis (very nice) and I'm glad we finally have one here. The wine list is extensive, our wine...
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Posted by danm900
on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 23, 2009)
#1) Make sure you ask the bartender for a shot of the vodka concoction that's seated on top of the bar.
#2) After you're relaxed getting that buzz from the vodka, sit yourself down and eat some great food.
#3) Go home and sleep like a champ!
Posted by KBBBB
on April 28, 2009, (Edited December 12, 2008)