The Capital Grille

This place was amazing! Me and my wife went there for the first time. The staff was super friendly and informative. The manager even comp us a lobster tail, just to let us taste an amazing butter sauce. The seafood sampler was amazing and fresh. The steaks were life changing, I’ve never had a steak like that in my life. The whole experience is definitely worth it. We will definitely be coming back next time. Thank you Capital Grille for an amazing experience. We will definitely be back

My wife and I celebrated my birthday at one of our favorite spots, The Capital Grille in Costa Mesa. We’re pretty much regulars here, so it felt right to make it the place for my special night. Not only was it my birthday, but the Generous Pour dinner was happening as well—so we were extra excited. We started with our go-to appetizer, the calamari. It’s always cooked to perfection—crispy, tender, and paired beautifully with the sweet peppers. Of course, the warm bread for the table never disappoints either. For entrées, my wife went with the Seared Sea Scallops with Maine Lobster and Asparagus Risotto, while I had the Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops. Both were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. We also shared a wedge salad and the Soy-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with bacon—both excellent complements to the meal. To drink, my wife enjoyed the red and white pours, while I sipped on a delicious In Fashion cocktail. The ambiance was sexy yet relaxed, and the service was flawless as always. They even sprinkled confetti on the table and surprised us with a birthday dessert plate, which made the evening feel that much more special. Cheers to The Capital Grille Costa Mesa and Happy Birthday to me!

Are you serious right now! Just finished another dinner and well…even better than when I was here last month, if possible. What’s the difference…our outstanding server, Micah. Wow, he knows his wines. The generous pour is a great things…but even better when the server is vested in knowing the history of the wine, wine maker, and tasting notes. Just fantastic. Great job! See you soon.

I am so impressed! Got a reservation here for Father’s Day and it was our first time. Couldn’t have chosen a better place. The restaurant is beautiful and upscale, their food is delicious, their drinks are strong, but what makes this place stand out from the rest is their attention to detail and their incredible customer service. Our server, Kendra was the best! So sweet, thoughtful and attentive! We had the best dinning experience because of her. She truly made my dad feel extra special on his day! Thank you Kendra and The Capital Grille Costa Mesa for such extraordinary service and food!

This place is phenomenal. The calamari was so crispy. My favorite was the lobster bisque where they drizzled the sherry. O yum. There was good pieces of lobster in it. The steak was cooked perfectly. I came celebrating my wedding anniversary and they gave us a little "capital" treatment. Yummy dessert.

Good food as always. They had a complimentary carpaccio I think as part of the generous pour. Maybe a good idea to add to the menu. We’ve been coming for years and the menu hasn’t changed much. Not always a bad thing but… Service is always on key. Don’t need to ask for water and the table is cleaned up before next course.

a stylish environment, exceptional calamari, mouthwatering steaks, and warm, faithful service. If you're looking to impress on a date night—or simply indulge in top tier steakhouse fare it’s absolutely worth trying.

Atmosphere consistent with other locations. Very good service staff. Good presentation was below average- the steak tartare was flavorless. The “bacon” is actually heavily seasoned pork belly. The sea bass was well prepared and seasoned however my NY Strip ordered medium rare arrived at the table petrified (well done) and inedible.

Celebrated my birthday with hubby at the Capital Grille this evening. The food was amazing, our server Kyle was wonderful, recommended the calamari! It was delicious! Ms. Muneca was very kind and kept ensuring our experience was fantastic and it was. All of the staff were very attentive. Had a spectacular time, will definitely be returning. Very satisfied!!!

The food here is always on point. I come here pretty frequently. I used to go to the Capital Grille in LA but they shut it down so this is the new spot. Their bone in ribeye is so yummy! I also tried the porcini ribeye which I didn't quite like it has some sort of mushroom rub with balsamic vinegar. It just had a weird taste to me. I realized that I'm better off ordering what I'm used to. Service here is always great and the staff here is super helpful. The manager came by and told me he was going to remake my ribeye although I told the server it was okay when she asked me how I like it. And I told her I would take it home to doctor it. I had it boxed up and ready to take home and she evidently spoke to the manager. Really nice! My favorite here is the lobster bisque, crab cakes, and their ribeye. I've had almost everything from the New York steak to bone in filet and filet mignon to the sea bass. My go to is still the bone in rib eye. Oh and their cracker bread with that crack butter! Yum! And when you're here you have to have the doli. I love that it's tasty and has 170 calories. I love that this place has calories listed for each menu item. Love it! The restaurant is casual but classy. It can get loud here but we've asked for the corner table before so we can get some work done and have been able to take calls with no problems.

The food is always delicious here whether you're going for lunch or for dinner-they serve dinner during lunch hours too. Just ask for the dinner menu. I've been coming here since 2019 for business meetings, special family events, or just a romantic dinner date with my wife. I would say I've been here at least 30 times if there's anything you should know the food is consistent! We had a party of six last week, I think our server was new. We waited a good 30+ minutes before they came to take our order and that was after we asked Joe to find the person who was waiting our table (it was NOT busy) and I highly recommend that they review how their staff pour beer which was our waiter because the top was practically all foam halfway down the cup or more- so the pour was VERY bad-POUR YOUR OWN BEER. Out of 6 beers most 4 were mostly foam -the last 2 beers we asked if we could just pour our own. Joe was not our waiter, but he was very consistent and polite asking if we needed more water which was really nice! He rocked, including his killer mustache!! If he's not a waiter, he should be! he was quick, considerate, and was on top of making sure our water cups were full. We ordered the tomahawk steak and a few plates of the Chilean Seabass-a Cobb salad with steak tenderloin cuts-the lobster Mac- 2 salmon lunch plates- ask for the shareable fries I promise you you're gonna really want more of the Parmesan truffle fries- and for dessert we went with cheesecake and crème brûlée. I cannot complain about the food. The food is delicious. The cuts were tender melt in your mouth like butter. When they ask "how you want your steak?" I promise you you're gonna get exactly what you ask for. I went with rare and the rest of the family went with medium rare they were perfectly cooked!!! My compliments to the chef here!! The desserts were super decadent, and my mother-in-law loved the wine . Seriously, they ruined french fries for me because all I think about is their Parmesan truffle fries when I go out to other restaurants now. I give those a 20 out of 10!!! They are phenomenal!!!!! The lobster Mac was a bit salty for my taste, but to each their own my father-in-law loved it. My wife and grandmother in law really loved the salmon! Overall, this place is really delicious. The environment is nice and calm. The music isn't too loud either. There's lots of options in the south Coast Plaza area and if you haven't tried the capital Grille you're missing out.

The best restaurant! The staff is very attentive and friendly upon arrival. Our host did a great job checking in on us every few minutes and my glass was never empty. The servers made sure to keep refilling our drinks without us having to ask. Food was very flavorful and quality was great. My favorite dish was the Lobster Mac and cheese. It's a little pricey eating here but so worth it. I loved the ambiance.

Are you serious right now! Just finished another dinner and well...even better than when I was here last month, if possible. What's the difference...our outstanding server, Micah. Wow, he knows his wines. The generous pour is a great things...but even better when the server is vested in knowing the history of the wine, wine maker, and tasting notes. Just fantastic. Great job! See you soon.

I was extremly lucky to be able to dine here through a professional event. I have heard of The Capital Grille before but never went inside. This place is very fancy and the food, from what I know, is pretty pricey. The event called for a 3 course meal set up. The servers were very good at getting all of our orders for appetizer- entre- and desert. I absolutely would love to come back here on a special occasion.

Steak frites hate to see me coming!!! Medium rare is perfect for the NY strip. The steak is tender and pairs well with the chimichurri. for $32 with the perfect truffle fries + aioli and a a side salad, this lunch plate was such good values Comes with their bread rolls which are so good soft and served with some butter. Service is stellar. Waiters are attentive.

Spent a casual afternoon here for lunch! Service was quick and friendly, we were intrigued by the menu selections. The calamari was delicious and the cream spinach was amazing! The salmon salad entree was a perfect afternoon meal, along with some steak. Great vibes, great food, would love to return to try more entrees.

I returned here with my daughter and granddaughter to celebrate my birthday, and we had another fine meal. Diane was not feeling well, so unfortunately had to stay home. We opened with a meaty Shrimp Cocktail, followed by a Bowl of delicious Clam Chowder for me. Then I had an enjoyable Wedge Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing, followed by tender Seared Tenderloin and Poached Lobster Tails, along with cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes and Roasted Wild Mushrooms. My other tablemates ordered Field Greens Salads, a Seared Tenderloin with Poached Lobster Tails, and a handsome 14 oz. Dry Aged New York Strip Steak. For my birthday I was presented with a baby Chocolate Cake and tiny Carrot Cake. Service by Tommie K. was exemplary, and all other staff members encountered were friendly and helpful. I will surely return.

We Just celebrated my wife's birthday at the CG. This was a rather different visit. The food as usual supremely delicious and service absolutely amazing. The problem was where we were sitting. It was as if I was back in Detroit in the winter where instead of heat, we got blasted with frigid air. Enter Carl the new manager who not only managed to find us a perfect relocation but stayed with us until we were comfortable. Then he topped it off with coconut cream pie. What a treat. If you have not tried it I highly recommend it even if you don't like coconut. Absolutely unbelievable taste and texture. Thanks to Corrin and Carl for making this a very happy birthday for my wife and I. As always, I highly recommend the CG ya' just can't go wrong with any aspect of this wonderful restaurant.

Food and service was great.The food was delicious. Ambience ok. A bit pricey but is worth it. Would recommend everyone to try this steak house.

This was my third or fourth time coming to The Capital Grille. It's still just as good as the first time! Service is wonderful. The food is phenomenal. You can't go wrong here. This time I brought my parents and aunt/ uncle. It was my aunts birthday, so I recommend that we come here to celebrate. It was a great success! My aunt loved the food. My dad and uncle loved the ribeye so much! They said it was the best ribeye they have ever had. That's awesome! Ambiance got a little loud in the area we were seated. The table next to us was super loud. It was hard at times for us to have a quiet conversation. But that hasn't been my experience on other visits. 10/10 overall! Fantastic experience! My family said they would love to come back here. Score!!! :)

I came here for a meeting dinner. This isn't my first time but for some reason, I have no memory of this place. Their bread was really good, and I don't even like bread. The onion bread and the raisin bread were especially good. For the appetizer the bacon wrapped cheese had too thick a chunk of cheese for me. The calamari came with some spicy chilis and it was so good! The house salad lacked flavor. The porcini rubbed bone in ribeye was really flavorful. I loved the sauce. The steaks were all over done by one level though. It was okay for my steak but the filets looked dry and rubbery. The mashed potatoes side was very good but the asparagus was stringy and hard at the bottom- should've been cut shorter. The dessert platter came with a coffee chocolate flourless cake, crème brûlée and a cheesecake. My favorite was the cheesecake. Overall liked the food a lot and would come back.

This was the start to a romantic date night with my boyfriend. Our server was Jasmine. She was great with starting us with drinks -- I had to order a Stoli Doli. It always makes me wish I was in Hawaii when having this cocktail. Fan of the bread basket for the white bread with onion baked on top! Our server Jasmine totally assisted with checking on if any of the breads were dairy-free. Unfortunately they were not, but I appreciated the time she took to check. I ordered the Porcini Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye with the delicious balsamic goodness! I think this is my new favorite steak! I ordered it medium and only because I am not a fan of a lot of blood. But the medium was cooked to perfection with the pink and juicy! We sided it with the mushrooms and seasonal offering of brocolini. I absolutely love mushrooms! I think mushrooms pair so well with steak. It is a flavor enhancement, especially when your steak selection only has the natural meat flavors. The mushrooms paired deliciously with my boyfriend's order of the Dry Aged Bone-in NY Strip. Since my boyfriend has a dairy Allergy, I appreciated the chef for preparing everything to non-dairy based. I do wish there were some dairy-free sauce / flavor options that do not include butter and used olive oil instead. That was the only troubling part of meal selecting. Bonus was we made it to our evening's concert with Pacific Symphony. And to just throw this in... I am 100% fan of the restaurant's ambiance and design. This time I was sat on a side I have never been on. There was a portrait of Walt Disney. Seriously a "practically perfect in every way" moment. I would definitely call this dining experience one for the memories and can't wait to dine again with Captial Grille. I will continue to have my goal of dining at as many Capital Grilles as possible in the US! #goals

I Haven't Dined Here For Over 14 Years. First Time Back Since! Experienced Great, Attentive Customer Service During Dinner From Start To Finish!!!

The food was great and so was the ambiance. But, what really made this visit for me was the service! Chad was such an amazing person to share this experience with and I felt he went above and beyond for my spouse and I. To top it all off, it was my birthday! Thank you for making this dining experience so joyful! For appetizers, we had the pan fried calamari and shrimp cocktail. Calamari was just the right amount of spice for us and the shrimp was large! 8/10 for both! Drinks, we had the Paloma and the Passionfruit mojito. 10/10 for both! Chad went out of his way to make us tasters for their pineapple martini! It made me so happy! For the table, asparagus and potato au gratin. Girl... the au gratin? I wanted to live in it. 100/10 Main course was the tenderloin w/ lobster tail and a rib eye. I'm STILL full! 1000/10 We even got a little dessert! Espresso cake and cheesecake. Goodness, I was happy. Thank you, Chad!

Came here for a bday celebration with a group of 25 people. We had reservations at 7:45pm but had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. Once seated, it took awhile to be able to order our food. When the waiter told us the specials of the night, there was no price, no explanation of how it's prepared. I heard ny steak, a waygu, a lobster tail and another lobster tail. I had to ask him to repeat, how much, and how they will prepare. For a fine dining restaurant, this is bad service. I also ran out of water multiple times and had to hunt them down for refills. The French onion soup was good but not a lot of broth. It was mostly onions inside and maybe a spoon of broth. I was hoping for more broth but the flavor of the soup was good. The steak had zero flavor. No salt, no sauce, nada. It was cooked right since I asked for rare but that's about it. The mushrooms and onions also no flavor. For the cost of this one steak, I could have gotten a pack of 3 prime rib eye at Costco with better results. I also ordered the cream corn side dish which was also disappointing. Firstly it came cold and the corn was undercooked and very crunchy. I told the waiter who took it back and I think they just reheated it because it came back warm. Not hot, just lukewarm. The corn was still undercooked in a soupy milky liquid. It didn't taste good at all. I ended up taking most of my dinner home and fixing it today by cooking the cream corn with more ingredients, making a sauce for my steak and adding seasoning. I made food when I got home because I was still hungry. For a $180 meal after tax and tip, this was way disappointing. I've had way better steak across the street at Vaca or Maestro. I dunno why this place has such high ratings. Maybe at one point it was good but if you have all these steaks and can't get it done right.... That's just sad. Don't waste your money or time here.

Table was reserved with a birthday card and birthday confetti. Service was great. Antony was excellent and attentive waiter, always checking in and refilling waters. Ambiance was elegant, spacious and nice inside. Went during lunch and had great seating spot near the wall and window. Steaks were cooked perfect for medium rare. Wished they had ribeye option for lunch though. NY strip was good size and portion for lunch. Creamed Spinach was okay. Parmesan Truffle Fries were absolutely delicious, a must get!! Fried in "magic" oil. Both desserts were great, but the strawberry extract with the cheesecake is worth it. So delicious!

I have been the Capital Grille many times and each time it exceeded my expectations, whether for a business lunch or nice dinner out. This time I started with the wedge salad- always terrific and the smoke bacon is so good. They also have the terrific bread basket with about 4-5 options. Then I had the filet - it was cooked perfectly to my request. For sides, we went with the mashed potatoes (creamy and delicious) and the asparagus (crisp with squeeze of lemon). Since we had a few of us for dinner, we tried a selection of deserts (crème brûlée, cheesecake and the espresso flourless cake). All were good, but I love flourless cake. I will definitely be back.

We had an office event and our large group of 15 came here for lunch today . Amazing! Great foods. Excellent service. We had the shrimp cocktail, calamari, and crab cakes as appetizers, and everything was delicious. I wanted to order the seared sirloin and lobster tails but since I had much red meat lately, I ordered the salmon instead. Substitute the coucous for mashed potatoes and that was a great choice. Didn't really see what everyone else ordered but I noticed people across, around, and next to me had the seared scallops, sliced tenderloin steak fries with chimichurri, Maine lobster salad, seared tenderloin steak with lobster tails, sushi-grade seared sesame tuna, filet mignon, etc. Everything looked so yummy. I didn't hear a single comment or complaint. Everyone really enjoyed their food. We also ordered dessert, either to eat there or to go. I got the coconut cream pie to go and shared it with my husband tonight. We both loved it. So glad we picked this restaurant this time.

We came for our Anniversary dinner yesterday. The table was beautiful sprinkled with different color hearts and white pedal roses with a personalized Happy Anniversary card. We ordered the Rib eye and it was so tender and delicious. Side dish of creamed spinach was really salty but I'm NOT gonna take off points because our waiter took it off our bill - that is TOP NOTCH service to me. Restaurant do make mistake but I love restaurants that correct things to make their customers happy. Loved the fries, soup and salad all were yummy and the complimentary dessert! The service and the beautiful acknowledgment of our special day did it for me. I will definitely % come again!

Great Lunch menu!!!! Bread basket and butter was great. Bone-in NY strip and duck fat fries were ok. Not the best but worth the 42 bucks. Service was good. Ill be taking advantage of this Lunch menu. Kudos

It's not often that I have red meat for dinner, but it was a busy week and I didn't want to use the occasion to enjoy a steak by dining at Capital after having received very high marks from friends and fellow Yelp colleagues. My visit was early evening and I chose to sit at the bar which had ample seating. The team here could not have been more friendly or accommodating giving me time to enjoy a glass of wine before ordering. Very high end and classy spot from the staff to the decor. I chose to start the evening with a half dozen oysters that were served over a bed of ice. . . not as common as folks think. At any rate, the oysters were exceptionally fresh and and substantive with a serving of horseradish, cocktail sauce and vinegar with shallots. They were exceptional and recommend them highly for those so inclined. For the entree, I chose the NY steak with topped with the au poivre sauce. This is my favorite to accompany a steak and something I have ordered had for decades. My steak was crusted with crushed black peppercorns and was cooked perfectly from end to end. The au poivre sauce was prepared to perfection as well which maintained its consistently throughout the meal. This steak was excellent, excellent, excellent! I am so very glad that after 8 years being in the neighborhood and many recommendations that I finally made it in. While the wine selections are good, for those who have personal favorites, you might want to tap into your private selections. Diners will be treated to a very special meal and the perfect wine selection will take it to the next level. Capital Grille is one of my top favorites in town and while it may already be for many of the locals, it can be yours as well if you've not dined here. As I noted from by starter, it has a good selection of seafood as well. I encourage you to dine here for that special occasion . . . or just a nice evening out on the town. Bon appetite!

We came here for a double birthday celebration and after visiting a few steakhouses lately, I'd have to say that The Capital Grille has been one of the top 2 for sure. Their service is awesome of course but the difference really came down to the food taste. The bread, calamari, and steaks all awesome. I'd say order more medium rare than medium and no to chef rub. It sounded nice in theory but it was a bit too much seasoning. We thought about saying something but it was okay. Next time just going to order no chef rub. If it's a good piece of meat it really just needs salt, pepper, and butter. I'd go with the ribeye and pass on the veal tomahawk. The mushrooms and risotto were nice but overall you can't go wrong with a visit to The Capital Grille.

Our server Kendra was absolutely amazing. She Truely made it a 5star experience for us. She recommended awesome drinks, made short convo, and was great at being herself! It was a lovely lunch date! It was relaxing music and perfect lighting. The guys who assisted Kendra were polite and didn't hesitate to grab our plates of finished food to clear the table after each portion. I had the seared salmon w/ couscous and asparagus. Delicious! I don't know if that was a ginger sauce , but it was yummy! It was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The top was seasoned to perfection! Salad amazing! The bread in the beginning I didn't care for, but that is just preference. I'm not a drinker at all and I finished my drink for the first time ever so that's how tasty it was. I believe it was called a "stoley" pineapple and tequila. My husband had the Waygu steak special imported from Japan that sliced like butter and melted in his mouth. We weren't sure of the price point, but it was a bit on the pricier side which we didn't mind bc we don't get out enough to treat ourselves! He bragged on the clam chowder soup. He also had cheesecake and he said "I'm from Philly, I know good cheesecake!" So it must of been good! I'm not a fan of dairy, but the fruit paired with it was fresh with a sweet sauce. I want to thank Kendra for doing an outstanding job! We will definitely be back and hope that we can experience another 5star date!

I had a very bad experience here. My friend ordered the steak and I ordered the sea bass. Both items were made incorrectly. The server offered to remake my friends. The server was incredibly rude and condescending to me however. I mentioned mine was too salty, and she responded by rolling her eyes and saying "that's probably the miso," then ignored me and continued to ask my friend if he wanted his steak remade. I was shocked. I was left with a meal I couldn't eat. It was as if they spilled the salt in the dish. There was no apology or offer to remedy. I would not recommend.

Celebtated my husband's birthday here last night. Our table was ready and decorated with confetti and a sweet birthday card for the birthday boy. Started off with a special margarita and Lobster Crab Cake, Entrees included the Rib Eye Steak, Seared Salmon, and a side of Brussel Sprouts. Meal came with a yummy bread basket Hubby was brought a Happy Birthday dessert of Cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse. Wonderful service and all the food including our cocktails was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back again!

We came for lunch this past Friday and it did not disappoint. We arrived around 12: 30 - 1pm. We were sat quickly upstairs by the kitchen unfortunately. I ordered a cosmopolitan and my husband ordered a beer . For starters we had the shrimp cocktail. I'm not a fan, but my husband said it was great. For our entrées, I kept it simple with a Wedge salad with steak on top. My salad was delicious and my steak was cooked to perfection. my husband ordered a fillet Pittsburgh style, which I took a few bites of as well. He got cream spinach as a side. By the time that we were done, we were stuffed and ready for a midday nap .

This is a top notch old school steak house. One can consistently count on the beautiful ambience of dim, lighting, private wood booths or free standing tables, white table, cloths, and uniform, dressed professional wait staff. The bar 5/5: It's a beautiful bar. They have everything you could want. And of course, the bartenders are pros. Macallan 15, single malt scotch with one big rock for me, please. The fellas had beers. Service was 5/5: Server Ron, was very informative, attentive, and upbeat. Food was 4/5: *Maine lobster salad was very lovely though lacking a little of the citrus vinaigrette. *Ribeye steak sandwich was unassumingly awesome! Looked so simple. Very little caramelized onions and Havarti cheese listed on menu ~ Didn't matter, it was delicious! *Their signature cheeseburger was the perfect thickness, juicy, and cooked perfectly. * Their fries were a medium thickness. A nice caramel color and a little crispy, and they were hot. * We also had their lobster bisque soup. They have always had it but somehow it is not on the menu. It was just a little thin or somehow different than it has always been. Still very good. Reception hostesses was 2/5: Two cute young ladies with less than welcoming demeanors. Not professional, short on vocabulary, long on attitude. With a nearly empty dining room at 2:15 PM on a Friday, they wanted to sit us on the outskirts of the dining room, where people walk in and out. I requested a better seating at a booth. With attitude, she walked away to her podium to check, came back, and accommodated my request. It was a birthday celebration. They kindly offer a little free dessert. It was a piece of flourless, chocolate cake, and a piece of cheesecake. Two little rounds. With happy birthday written on the plate.

One of my favorite steak houses! Service is good, food is outstanding, they could turn the lights up just a little more, it's dark inside. Great place for all occasions, highly recommend!!

I really wanted to like this place. The vibe, ambiance, and service was great, but the food wasn't it. My expectations were high for the food, but it just wasn't what I was expecting at all.

Good food. Great service. Great place to celebrate special occasions. my favorite are seen on the photos. They have the best Calamari for sure. They play nice music and the restaurant is clean.

Food quality is very consistent. Everything was great. Calamari, steak, desserts, sides.... Nothing was a disappointment. Service was also amazing. Jay was our server and did a great job. The biggest disappointment was not boxing up part of the steak for us. We always have left overs and it still tastes great the following day. We were looking forward to eating all the meat around the bone of the ribeye but it was not packed for us even though we specifically asked to box it all. We were ready to dig in and when it was unboxed, we realized they left it out. Such a disappointment!! Of course we're still going back in the future but when we're paying for a full bone in ribeye at a premium price we were expecting to take home to enjoy. If they were sure, would've been nice to clarify.

Absolutely superb customer service and food! We loved everything we ate and drank and the server we had was fantastic. Our food took a really long time to come out (we were there for lunch and it didn't look super busy) and the server automatically said the appetizers we ordered were on the house- we didn't even have to ask them to do that for us! It was a very pleasant surprise! My husband and I stopped by for a casual lunch date on a Saturday and we loved every moment of being at this restaurant! We absolutely loved the steaks and the crab cakes were SO GOOD! I really enjoyed everything we had and absolutely will come back as often as we can! Highly, highly recommend! I wish I remembered our server's name but he was fantastic!

I went there today for lunch and it was awesome as always. It's located at the South Coast Plaza Mall. It's on the second floor, so you can either take the stairs or the elevator to get to the restaurant. Today I sat in the restaurant for lunch, but keep in mind you can order your food to-go at The Capital Grille, which is a convenience I've used more than once in the past. I ordered The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger, which is a delicious blend of chopped sirloin, smoked bacon, and sweet onions. It has to be one of the best cheeseburgers that I've ever had. However, about a month ago, they stopped serving it with lettuce, tomato, and onion. You can still get the lettuce, tomato, and onion for your cheeseburger, but you have to remember to ask for it now. I also had the Coconut Cream Pie, which is a flaky crust filled with coconut cream and topped with fresh whipped cream, served with a house-made sugar cookie tuile, and it was very good. The staff is very attentive, polite, and professional.

My Wife and I went to Capital Grille in Cosa Mesa to celebrate the purchase of our first home last night. Our waitress, Tiffany, who we had before on our first date there was extraordinary as usual. She paid close attention to whether we were satisfied with our drinks and food. She escalated, my wife's drink preference to the bar manager, Heather, who also provided excellent service. We had a wonderful time! They both far exceeded our expectations. The pumpernickel walnut raisin bread is out of this world. We also had the beet salad, which was delicious. Heather requested the Chef to make a lunch item which was discontinued and he was kind enough to make it. It was the salmon in a garlic butter sauce, which is really hard to get as it is an East Coast thing! Also, Heather got her top bartender to make my wife a Cadillac margarita the way she likes it. It was an extraordinary night as we gained the experience, we expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Heather was very professional, and added all of our drink and food preferences, as well as our favorite table into our file. She gave us her business card and said she would accommodate us coming in next time which is a big deal to my wife to have everything set. Lastly, they saw us off with this wonderful dessert platter below. Thank you for the luxurious experience!

Amazing food, lobster bisque and tuna were fantastic. Barrett is the best server I've had in a long time! Always made sure our tea and Arnold Palmer's were filled. Will be requesting him next time for sure!

Came here for a dinner program. Everything was delicious! Service was nice also. The waiters were very attentive. The dim lighting makes it all so romantic.

We've been going there for over 10years. The menu selection has not changed much. They have specials which also has not changed for a while now . Overall, it's a great steak place but don't have much dry age options. Service has always been consistent - no attitude and friendly. The dining room can get a bit loud and crowded.

Always outstanding. If you have ever been to a Capital Grille then you know the level of service and food you will receive. The Costa Mesa location is no exception. We had a little bit of a larger group with some pickier eaters amongst them. They handled our group well and mad sure the timing of everything was on point. There were two diners in our group who were a little unhappy with the cook on their steaks (which honestly I think was a them problem and not Capital Grille's issue). Our server could sense this right away and quickly made everything right. Steaks and sides were all delicious. PSA to always save room for dessert and get the coconut cream pie. This is always a must get dessert, something about it is so balanced and rich without being too much. Capital Grille is always a good standby for amazing service and delicious food.

Celebrated my two year anniversary here. Chad S was our server and he provided excellent service. The restaurant also provided complimentary champagne and dessert for the occasion! They went above and beyond to make our celebration special.

This place never disappoints when it comes to food, service or ambience. It aims to impress.

MY FAVORITE restaurant of all time. I really wish I had one closer to where I live but that makes coming to Capital Grille special every time we are in town! If you are reading my review while dining at the Capital Grille. Trust me and order the LOBSTER MAC and CHEESE! You will not be disappointed. The customer service is always wonderful! I cant wait to come back.

...and once again, another wonderful dining experience at The Capital Grille! When my husband asked where we should eat for dinner, I felt like a contestant on Family Feud...slap the buzzer and give your answer fast! LOL. A big shout out to all the staff (with special mention to Chad & Francisco), everyone's efficiency, attentiveness, and hospitality is just simply amazing! It was Saturday night and this place was packed! We arrived 10 minutes prior to our 5:30p reservations, greeted yet again with beautiful smiles and were seated pronto! The Porchini-Rubbed Bone-in Ribeye (medium rare please) came out perfect just like the first time I was here (thank you, chef!). Love the consistency! I can't complete my updated review without giving props to bartender. The Espresso Martini I had (as my dessert...LOL!) was sinfully superb! A classic "go to" of mine, and theirs is my new favorite! CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

THE best lobster and crab crabcake I've ever had. That with the filet mignon and a side of french fries, steak cut, is an amazing surf and turf trio. Can eat the cheesecake in two bites so no need worrying about "saving room". Beautiful classical music plays all day and the men in suits aren't hard on the eyes either.

This is one of the classiest places you can choose for dinner in Orange County. Your experience will be enhanced tenfold if Tiffany is your server: she is hands down the best server we have ever had. She is extremely knowledgeable about the menu and will ensure you have a memorable time. We have tried almost everything on the menu and our callouts are: The prosciutto wrapped mozzarella appetizer Burrata with heirloom tomatoes Pan seared bass Parmesan truffle fries You can't go wrong with any of the steaks on the menu The crème brûlée This is an elevated dining experience with beautiful portraits of Orange County legendary icons such as Walt Disney. It is elegant, the menu is top tier and the service is the highest caliber. Do not miss!

I came here to celebrate a birthday and they did not disappoint! This restaurant is located upstairs but there is an elevator. Parking is a little tough, though there is a valet area. I would recommend coming a little earlier to find parking and make your way up to the restaurant. I was really excited to come here, the aesthetic really reminded me of a class upscale steak house. When we walked over to our booth, I was surprised they decorated the entire table! We had Happy Birthday decor everywhere along with a special written card. They really made it special for us. We ordered steak, lamb chop, salmon and some appetizers. The steak was amazing and I should've gotten more cuts of that. Overall, the dishes were filling and I was able to come out of it content. The quality is amazing, the way they cook the steak is to perfection, and the staff was so attentive and friendly.

Made a reservation on Open Table and came for dinner during a weekday. The interior decor is very couture and classic with a calm ambiance. Ordered the Prosciutto Mozzarella ($21), Lobster Mac n Cheese ($26), Miso Butter Seabass ($58), Chicken and Mushroom Risotto ($44), and a Capital Cosmo cocktail ($17). Gisselle was very attentive throughout service and made sure to check up on us. She brought out their complimentary bread basket and butter, which was freshly baked and delicious. The prosciutto appetizer was reminiscent of mozzarella sticks since they wrapped prosciutto around mozzarella sticks and deep fried them. There were around 5-6 pieces and drizzled in a balsamic vinaigrette. The only letdown of the dish was that the accompanying pieces of cheese bread toast was overcooked and hard as a rock. The chicken and mushroom risotto was a star entree because of the deliciousness of tender chicken and creamy risotto. There were two portions of chicken breast, which made me full afterwards. The teriyaki-like sauce covering the chicken could be overwhelmingly salty, but that was offset by the creamy risotto. The seabass was delicate and flaky with a flavorful miso butter sauce that complemented the bread well. The lobster mac and cheese was full of ooey gooey cheese and medium chunks of lobster throughout.

Another non bougie review by...... ME! This time of a very bougie place!!!! But like a dork, I forgot to take pictures of our dinner!!! Ughhhh sorry. We had bone in filet, bone in aged NY, and Chilean Seabass. Holy $Heeeettttt. AMAZING FOOD!!!! Great cook. Great seasoning. Just really really good. Those dishes definitely earned their stars. The service. Of course impeccable. Our waitress was fast, thought ahead, and even busted my chops. The facilities. Decent. Typical steakhouse. Dark wood, booze lockers, etc..... Nothing special. Desert... coconut cream pie is alllllll you need to know. YOU'RE WELCOME. Very solid steakhouse. Fair price. Not horrible for this neck of the woods. All in all this is the place to be bougie!!!!