The Capital Grille

An absolutely exceptional dining experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, my girlfriend and I felt genuinely welcomed and well cared for. We were celebrating her birthday, and it was clear that the staff had been informed in advance — a thoughtful touch that made the evening even more special. While the food easily earned a five-star rating, the service we received from Corey exceeded all expectations — truly deserving of ten stars. Corey was outstanding. He remained fully engaged throughout our meal, sharing thoughtful conversation and personal stories, and demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for what he does. He was, without a doubt, the highlight of our visit. As for the food — if I have one complaint, it’s that the flavors were simply too good to resist. Each course was expertly crafted and left us eager to see how the next would possibly surpass the last. Some reviews mention the pricing, but in our experience, the quality of both the cuisine and the service more than justifies the cost. If you're fortunate enough to be served by Corey, your visit will be nothing short of unforgettable. P.S: Should someone from the Capital Grill read this, which I hope they do, please do take a moment to acknowledge Corey as he truly deserves it.

What can I say? I love Cap Grille!!! This is one of their newer locations and very conveniently located right by Grand Central. With both indoor and outdoor dining, a nice large bar and private dining you have all your options covered. The food is fabulous and the service is on point. 5 stars!!

My husband and I make it a tradition to visit this restaurant every year, and this time was extra special—our first visit as a married couple. As always, the experience was amazing, and a big part of that was thanks to our wonderful waitress, Britney. She was warm, welcoming, and made everything feel so comfortable from the moment we sat down. Her attention to detail and friendly demeanor really elevated the night. The food never disappoints. The crab cake is hands-down our favorite—perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. We also can’t get enough of the creamed spinach and the lobster mac and cheese; they’re rich, flavorful, and always hit the spot. This restaurant continues to be one of our most cherished spots, and we already can’t wait to come back next year. Hopefully, we’ll get lucky and have Britney again!

This was the best meal we had during our stay in New York City. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the restaurant was luxurious. I wish they had a couples meal or a shareable selection on the menu. I’ve been to a few of their locations and I’m always impressed.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exceptional Dining Experience at The Capitol Grille We had an outstanding evening at The Capitol Grille! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and elegant—perfect for a special night out. The food was absolutely phenomenal, with every dish cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. What truly made our experience memorable, however, was our waiter, Emit. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. Emit struck the perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness—offering excellent recommendations, answering our questions with patience, and ensuring we were comfortable throughout the meal. His timing was impeccable, and he made us feel like valued guests without ever hovering. If you're dining at The Capitol Grille, I highly recommend asking for Emit—he elevated an already great experience into something truly exceptional. We'll definitely be back!

I recently dined here with a group of ladies and we had a private room. My favorite foods were the calamari (which I must say I have without any sauce for the first time and it was delicious! First restaurant I’ve ever gone to that serves it with peppers only- soo good), mashed potatoes, and Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella. The Dry Aged Bone-In Strip tasted better when I heated it on my stove in some chicken broth lol. The waiters were amazing! Would possibly visit again to try the other dishes!

You cannot go wrong dining at the Capital Grille. Whether lunch and or dinner, you will be fete to excellent service, and extensive and delicious menu with multiple drink 🍸 options to partake with your meal.

Great place for after work drinks. Love the ambiance of the restaurant. The music is a little loud. The food and drinks are on the pricier side but I really enjoyed the doli cocktail and the calamari. I didn’t love the tuna tartar as much.

This is the first fine-dining restaurant that I've attended. The ambiance was nice and the restaurant was beautiful. I especially loved that you could see into the kitchen, it reminded me of Hell's Kitchen. I came here last summer for the Endless Pour event, where they offer you six wines to try as you go through the courses. And never doubt the ability for wine to do it's THING, definitely a creeper. My friend and I tried the crab cakes (the sauce for the crab cakes were to DIE for), and the lobster mac and cheese (the breadcrumbs added the perfect touch). For my entree, I got the Sea Bass. To die for, it melts in your mouth and it was delicious. The waitress was very warm and helpful, as she assisted us with what wines would go best for what we were eating. Overall, it was such a wonderful experience.

Considering this is a high end restaurant, I find it absurd you guys use choice grade beef. The steak was very dry and bland.

Located in the old pizza shop at Grand Central/Pan Am/MetLife building lower level, this has indoor and outdoor seating. A very big space inside. They had good service, cocktail shrimp was cold and refreshing, drinks were sweet and not too strong. Calamari was a little spicy which was nice. Crab and lobster cake... skip. I prefer just outright crab cake. The lobster didn't add much.

This is a huge location with lots of options. We went for a birthday dinner and David was our server. He was excellent, and the food was great. We had the Caesar salad to start and it was delicious. We then all got a version of the filet. It was cook perfectly and the mashed as a side are really good. We also got the spinach which was delicious. We all split the cheesecake and they did a fun champagne toast for us as well as gave us a little chocolate cake. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were both great. We will definitely be returning.

The food is typical capital grille. It's good. But the service is horrible. Took almost 30 minutes to get a drink after we sat down. Waiter was not attentive and was very rude. Not sure what it is about the acoustics, but it is so loud you can hardly hear the person next to you. When this space used to be Naples 45, it was not like that at all. Honestly, save your money and go to Bobby Vans across the street

Awesome burger! Went to Capital Grille for the Wagyu and Wine event and had a terrific meal. The burger was perfectly cooked and the lounge area was large and comfortable. Our server Britney was helpful and friendly.

We were in town for the holidays and were meeting some dear friends in the city for dinner and drinks. We opted to meet at the Capital Grille. We were not disappointed at all. Service was amazing. The drinks were on point. The Setting for the evening was prefect. Earlier in the year we had met up in Las Vegas and got the very same experience. The Staff Bar, Menu, and attention to detail are always above and beyond. I can't say enough about either location. To the management keep doing what you're doing. It's the entire dining experience from the minute you walk thru the door. Thank you for making another night out on the town a memory we will never forget. The Navarro's Oxnard, California

The food is always great here. The decor is beautiful. The waitstaff is great if you're lucky enough to get Tony. The salads, soups and apps are always delicious. The steaks are cooked perfectly. The desserts are decadent. We love it here. Consistency is key.

Only a review for the drinks. We walked in on a Friday after work and the bar is what I imagine a financial district hotel bar to be like. Seems like it caters to the business crowd. Nothing wrong with that, especially if that's what you are looking for. We ordered 4 different drinks and they were all fine. I got the Stoli Doli and it's a decent twist on a martini. Someone ordered a margarita and it was only ok, seemed like very tequila heavy and missing some other ingredients (or it was very unbalanced). Another person got the espresso martini on the cocktail menu, and we wouldn't recommend that overall. Kind of lacking in many aspects. The food and wine are probably great, but can't recommend the cocktails.

Came here to celebrate family and holidays with a gathering of 21 in an intimate private room. Our server, Michael, was extremely friendly and managed the room with perfection. Glad to see that he got some help later on serving the main course and desserts. Having to juggle all the drinks and coffee/tea orders is usually enough to keep one server busy but add the food orders and he definitely had his hands full BUT he handled it with efficiency and a big smile. So 5 stars for Michael! For starters, 3 out of the 4 tables had a seafood tower. The remaining table was the non-shellfish table which had a bacon wrapped cheese ball, steak crostini and veggie platter. Very yummy. Appetizers were choice of wedge salad or fresh greens. Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella and fried calamari. Nice crust and not greasy! No complaints. Main courses were a hit! Filet mignon, sea bass, bone-in Kona crusted NY strip and porcini crusted bone-in ribeye. All cooked to perfection and healthy portions! It was so delicious and many couldn't finish the meal. Lastly it was time for desserts and each table got a sample with 3 items - cheese cake, chocolate fudge cake and an apple cream pie. Sooo good! Perfect meal at a perfect place with perfect service!!! Definitely recommend if you want to treat yourself!

Great options for all the yummy food. Seafood tower yes. Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. Beet salad. Sliced filet mignon. Brussels. Yummy!!

The Capital Grille moved to the Met Lift Building, which is on the north side of Grand Central Terminal. It was very clean and a large space. We were seated in a booth, and overall it was a meh experience. The waiter was friendly but inattentive. He missed one of the appetizers we ordered and he was noticeably absent throughout the course of the meal. We received our steaks, but had to wait another five minutes after flagging another waiter to provide steak knives. The place was not crowded, I'd say it was at 40% capacity. Maybe they are understaffed. The food was good, better than Smith and Wollensky's. The service was worse here. If I'm paying these prices, I expect excellent service. I would have been embarassed if this was a client dinner.

Came with a friend who is a regular and it showed with the attention being shown to her. Me not so much - but not a problem. The service and regular check-in are exceptional. The food was above average - perhaps ordering tuna at a steakhouse isn't the wisest way to go but if it's on the menu it should be done well, especially at these prices! The salad, asparagus, and fries were delicious. As was the cocktail.

I found myself at The Capital Grille for an educational dinner. Steakhouses are tried and true favorites for these types of events, which has led me to patron almost all of the major chains. That being said, it was only a matter of time before I ended up at CG. I've actually been to the CG in Greenwich for pleasure, and out of all the steakhouse chains I've been to it's one of my favorites. While I had passed this location multiple times, I've never dined here - so I was looking forward to their offerings. The interior of this CG is typical of other locations as well as other steakhouses in general: upscale finishes, wood tones playing against a dark color scheme, and an overall masculine aesthetic. We were seated in a private room where those aesthetics continued - overall the decor looked great. Like many of these dinners I've been to, the menu was prix fixe - we were given a mixed green salad to start and flourless chocolate cake for dessert. For our main, we had a choice of steak, chicken and salmon - I went against type and ordered salmon. To complement the entrees, we were given sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The salad and dessert were standard - both were good but nothing too outstanding. I was impressed with the salmon - it had a glaze on it that didn't overpower the fish, and overall had a great flavor. The sides were really tasty too - both the potatoes and the spinach were creamy without being too rich, and went well with the meal. Service was good - food came out at a good pace and everyone was friendly. One thing I found strange was that our bread basket was taken away once our main was served - not sure if that was intentional but it would have been nice to have it kept on the table in case we wanted more carbs - especially in light of the fact that there was still bread in it. It's a minute misstep however compared to the service as a whole. Overall, I had a good experience at Capital Grille and would have no qualms returning to this location.

I came here on a Thursday night for a presentation. Our group was seated in a private room. Service was nice and well paced. Our servers were great as well and very accommodating and friendly. We stated out with the field greens salad which was way too much lettuce and the portion was absolutely giant but at least it was dressed well. Afterwards, they brought out the bread basket. All of the breads were nice and warm and paired nicely with the slab of butter they had which was delicious. For my main, I ordered the salmon which was well cooked and came with a nice sauce . My only complaint is that the greens underneath it got absolutely covered in oil so they were not that delicious. However, the sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach it came with were great and very flavorful. Finally, for dessert I got an espresso chocolate cake which was delicious and had such a nice flavor. It really rounded out the meal nicely. All in all, though Capital Grille is a pretty common sight in Midtown I do have to say that I quite enjoyed my meal here and this has to be one of my favorite Capital Grilles so far in the city.

Having dined here a few times I was torn between 1 & 2 stars. Gave them 2 because despite being horribly overpriced, they don't outright lie on the menu - but they aren't exactly honest either. At this price point you would expect PRIME beef and excellent service. You'd be mistaken. The service is barely adequate and the beef is not Prime. Lots of adjectives in use on the steaks, but not the one that matters: PRIME. Go to Keens, Wolfgangs, Lugers and you see that word prominently displayed. Here - totally absent. The seafood is good and the tartare was serviceable. The ambience is crowded and noisy. But they failed in their core mission, to serve a top-tier steak at the top-tier price that they charge. Pass.

Have to start with the service because that alone gets a 5. Constant attention, perfect timing on the food, impeccable plating. Spectacular reccomdations. I'll start with the bacon and corn. If it wasn't a steak house I would just of gotten a bucket of that. It was amazing. Yes you can say bacon makes everything better but this was exquisite. The steaks and sides were great. Fries were perfect. Even though this is on 42nd street which I tend to avoid, the location is easy and right by the train. As Arnold says, I'll be back.

I didn't get to capture the beautiful steak, asparagus, pasta, etc I ordered it was so dark but I get that it's the ambiance lightning of the place. The crème brûlée was standard, so good with the berries. Hot chocolate, wine, etc we tried it all and they were so yummy. Also shoutout to our waiter he knew the entire menu like the back of his hand, educated us on wine, and was always attentive. Everything tastes better on the company carddd

Came in tonight with an 8:45 reservation at 8:30, the restaurant was conservatively 75% empty. We said that our reservation was at 8:45, they confirmed it, and asked if we'd like to get started at the bar. We declined and asked if we could be seated instead (looking at the empty restaurant), the host then said that they'd "get our table ready" as if there was anything to bus or prepare. They then left us standing there for 15 minutes until the time of our reservation (again in a virtually completely empty restaurant), and still at 8:45 we still weren't seated. We left because clearly they don't value servicing costumers whatsoever, I could only imagine how horrible the service would be had we stayed. Save yourself the hassle, we went to Morton's two blocks over and were immediately seated (and it's a better restaurant for the price anyway).

Perfect Birthday dinner made even more special with personal attention from our wonderful server Rachel V. Our steaks were perfection - bone-in rib-eye, Kona-crusted rib-eye, and ny strip. Loved the 3 sides - creamed spinach, mushrooms, and potatoes au gratin. Could not pass up the best dessert ever - coconut cream tart. And Rachel brought out a complimentary dessert with a candle for my birthday. We chose The Capital Grille for the wine special (and it was awesome!), but everything was amazing. the location is super convenient too!

Love love this place. The service is always great and they food is delicious. Always a good choice. Enough said.

Teally annoyed that they would not seat me coming 10 minutes early. They had me stand alone in the entrance . Bad bad

Yesterday at noon I stepped in for a solo lunch after a productive meeting in the area with steak salad on my mind. I have been a patron of the franchise since 2011 and haven't been to this location in years. I want to say it's probably in my top 5 choices of restaurant in NYC and I had dinner on my Christmas Eve birthday more than once- so I knew the standard of service and pretty much everything in the menu as well. Albert behind the bar is an ABSOLUTE gem. Not only did he serve me and the rest of the patrons who decided to sit at the bar. He was Dunder Mifflin funny and knew folks on a first name basis. A Classic gentleman. I was delighted to see one of my favorites the stoli doli is still a top choice but this time a went for a Cabernet. It was probably the fifth wine down, not to much body a slight sweetness and seemed to pair perfectly with the Cobb salad I ordered. I was surrounded by professional men who ordered the steak sandwhich which looked like it was TOO DIE for. I'm talking they split it- it was a huge piece of juicy steak with melted idk Gruyère probably on a baguette. Definitely have to come and check that out but alas my summer body told me I didn't even deserve bread and I stuck with the salad. Ran my finger straight down the menu and there it was. And so yeah the salad came covered in chunks of avocado which I am highly allergic to. I was surprised and took a second glance at the menu I ordered from confused- and apologized to the young lady assisting Albert- I think her name was Lily. Like I hate wasting food, usually make my food allergies very clear, or asking if they used avocado oil when cooking. But this is Capital Grille and I never- there is a first time for everything- anyway I felt like the manager came over to reprimand me when bringing the food around the second time. She suggested I mention it to the waiter- and 'I suggest' (silently in my head because I didn't want to be rude) that they list all the items used or ask patrons if they have any food allergies. It's all about delivery. And I had no idea classic Cobb Salad came with avocado- but I did learn yesterday. You can't imagine how bad I felt knowing they probably just trashed the food. Hand over face. Anyway despite that small issue; the new Salad was so filling-I could finish. The steak was perfectly medium both times and all ingredients as fresh as possible from what I tasted. A little cracked pepper kudos to Albert for just being extremely pleasant and attentive and to the young woman as well. $38 isn't bad for a fancy steak salad lunch. I hope they still have summer wine tasting events, I truly enjoyed them Pre pandemic.

For our son's 26th birthday, his father suggested that we take him, his girlfriend, and one of his friends to the Capital Grill in the Met Life (I still prefer to say "Pan Am," because I'm that old! :) ) building. He and our son are serious carnivores; I'm not, but I do love good seafood. I honestly assumed that the restaurant would be stodgy, pretentious, tourist-oriented, and overpriced (yeah--it's expensive, but actually well worth the prices). So I was happily surprised from the moment we were brought to our table (by a seriously gorgeous and pleasant young woman) to the end of the meal. I won't say much about the food itself except that everything we ordered (which was a LOT!) was absolutely delicious. But it was the service that made our experience exceptional. Our waiter, Bennett Holmes, and the man assisting him by making sure our water glasses were always full, etc. (I'm sorry, but I don't remember his name), were incredible, and made my assumption about the "feel" of the place change immediately. They were friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and FUN, and the service they provided was impeccable. They made what was already a delicious meal in a lovely setting a truly enjoyable experience, with ZERO of the pretentiousness that can come with eating at expensive restaurants in NYC. And the jazz that played throughout our meal made it even more enjoyable. Again, the Capital Grille is expensive and not a place where most people can afford to eat on a regular basis, but our meal and the service made it worth every penny. Our son loved it, and that meant everything to us. For our next very special occasion, it will be a first choice--especially if we can have Bennett and his assistant as our servers again!

Terrible service. Staff is rude and could not care less about their patrons. Go somewhere else... plenty of options in the area

Great atmosphere, spacious. Price is fair and food is very good. Great restaurant for all occasions.

I used to eat here years ago because of its convenient proximity to Grand Central Station. I live in the city, but I have a lot of customers who live in the suburbs. Had dinner last night, and the food was subpar. To make matters worse, the asparagus side was raw. I sent it back and told them to take it off the bill. When the check came, the side was still on there. Didn't complain because we had to be somewhere else, no time. I understand that is not a reason to write a totally negative review, hence the 3 starts. In my opinion, its just not as upscale as it once was. For the price, I expect more. If you're ordering a $72 filet mignon, you should have top-notch service and food. Didn't hit the mark.

The restaurant offers excellent food, with perfectly cooked steaks being a highlight. It's an ideal spot for a business lunch, providing a professional atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal while conducting meetings or networking with clients.

My friends and I came to celebrate the holidays here. Tony took great care of us. The food was great, atmosphere was amazing. Great place to be to come and celebrate all your special occasions

I finally made my way to this restaurant and it was worth it. I was invited to an event which made getting there easier. While we weren't in the main dining room. The events space was also intimate and cozy. I really enjoyed the Filet mignon with sides creamy spinach and mash. The steak was delicious, cooked to perfection salted to perfection I really enjoyed it and I'm not much of a red meat eater. What a lovely treat. Next visit will be the main dining room. I look forward to going back.

Made a reservation with two co workers. To be fair one of them was over 30 minutes late but they stuck us at a horrible noisy table at the bar by a bunch of office happy hours. When the waitress came by originally she was super nice and was telling us about 12 different beers which I complimented her saying I give her credit for remembering all of those especially during such a busy and crowded time. I ordered a Peroni my friend ordered a Stella. I could have sworn I saw her give me the Stella and said something very politely but gave her the benefit of the doubt because she was so confident. My friend drank his beer and said I was right he definitely got the Peroni but I saw she was busy and let it go. I ordered a $74 bone in sirloin and asked for it medium rare. It comes out looking a little chard I took one bit of it and it definitely was on the medium/ medium well side and was very dry. I just literally had a steak at wollenskys the other night with no issues. I very politely asked her over and said I'm so sorry I apologize but this is a little over cooked I think it's medium maybe even medium well. Which she grabbed the dish rolled her eyes and walked away. About 2 minutes later she comes back and says "so you think this is medium well?!" Which I said well it's definitely not medium rare and pulled my flashlight on my phone out which she gave me attitude again. She comes back again "we are cooking you a new one and making it Rare +" as if I'm the issue here. The manager John comes over and could not been any nicer and even gave me a free beer. He asked me to try my new steak which I said was fine because he was being so nice and the waitress made me feel like I was some monster but truthfully it wasn't even rare it was raw and when I bit into it it was so cold. I felt obligated to eat it because the waitress would have had a fit. When we were done with our entrees she angrily dropped the check on the table and didn't even offer dessert or anything else. I understand it was extremely busy and hate complaining but this waitress could not have been any more unpleasant for something I didn't even do. On the check I gave her 18% but wrote PS you did give me the Stella. Very disappointing. Will not be coming back.

I have loved going to Capital Grille at Chrysler Building location for many years, especially in the summer time for their Generous Pour event. Always love the food there, but more with the accompaniment of their carefully selected wines. This was my first time at the new location and we were excited... However, I don't think I will be coming back to this location. The service this time was... unfortunate. I didn't think our server paid enough attention and made us feel uncomfortable throughout dinner. Until Paul, a manager, came by and addressed our concerns, the night was not enjoyable. I will still have good memories and I will continue to enjoy Capital Grille... just not this location.

It had been a while since the last visit and the return we as always spectacular. Went there with a group of colleagues, and we were seated in a very nice corner table with a view of 42nd St. The staff was attentive and very helpful to seat us and serve us through our dinner. Our dinner included a seafood tower, which was loaded with shrimp, lobster oysters, and other delicacies. Very fresh very crisp shrimp which I loved very nice. My dinner was the tuna cooked just BLUE and a little rice and some spicy sauce. The sides were broccoli, asparagus Mac and cheese lobster, and one other item which I did not try. All of them were spectacular. My tuna was cooked perfectly, and was truly sushi grade nice size and cooked as I had asked. I highly recommend this place.

It was my second time here at this location. Came here for a private work event. The ambience is vey nice as always. The steak was medium rare and was pretty good (prob not the best I ever had but decent). What amazed me was the mashed potato (it was so good considering I don't normally like to eat potatoes). It was so creamy. Aspagurus was good too. Oh forgot to mention the bread (sorry didn't take photo here). they had 4 difference kind of bread and they were all surprisingly very good (again I dont usually eat bread). The dessert was good but the tea was way better (I had jasmin green tea and my friends had earl gray). For someone drinks tea everyday, the tea was phenomenal and the tea bag looks very cute. I wish I know where to buy the tea. Overall, bread, mashed potato, tea was definitely a surprise for me. They were so good !!!

Tony took great care of us. He was the best waiter we had in a very long time (of all NYC restaurants). He was extremely accommodating, friendly and took great care of us. Ask for Tony! Food was very good but service was impeccable.

This is my favorite Capital Grille location out of all the ones I've visited so far. I've been to more than a few in different states. I've been to this particular venue at least three times. The service is always impeccable. Water/wine etc glasses filled timely, courses paced perfectly, extremely helpful support staff for the servers and the waiters are knowledgeable and kind. My favorite experience here was when they had their Generous Pour event. You get to sample as many wines as you like from an array of 7. The wines usually pair well with the food and are of quality. The ones you like you can keep trying. Everyone at the table must participate. It is $32pp. I believe it runs from July to September. The ambience is in line with the other locations. Signature lion statues outside, eagle statue inside, little lamps on the table. Of course this being NYC huge windows overlooking the city, high ceilings and abstract poles. This location has analog clocks telling the time in Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Chicago and of course New York. They also have a big vase of fresh flowers. Dim and romantic at night. Very bright during the day due to the large windows. Blackberry bourbon sidecar is my cocktail of choice when I dine here. It's well balanced, tasty and nuanced. The bohemian made with Absolut Apeach, mixed berry cordial, champagne and fresh raspberries. It's delicious, deadly and refreshing. We also shared a wonderful bottle of Malbec. Their wine list is pretty good and they have a good mixed range of prices for most budgets if your dining here. As always I get the New England style calamari with extra hot cherry peppers when it's just me. Lol. Not only is it my favorite item on the menu, it's the most consistent item across all the locations I've visited. Bone in ribeye is my favorite cut of steak. When I get steak I usually order that. But my boo thang wanted us to share the porterhouse special they had. So we did. I prefer a little more char on my steak but it was delicious. They slice it for you and there was more than enough meat. The lobster Mac that day was good. They skimped on the crumb topping though. The steamed lobster tail we added was succulent and buttery. We also shared a dessert duo they had their cheesecake with brûlée strawberries and their flourless chocolate espresso cake. The desserts were fine. I'm not the biggest fan of flourless cakes. It's like eating a soft fudge or thick frosting. But they used a decent chocolate my boo loved it. The cheesecake was decent. It's tasted as it should. Definitely hit the spot after such a rich meal. I'll be back (Arnold Schwarzenegger voice)

Fantastic. Did you know they will split sides if you are dining alone. Food was perfect at the GCT location. Cesar salad filet creamed spinach and truffle fries. Yum great service at the bar.

I know this is a chain but we had a wonderful dinner here, thanks to the delicious food, really cool old school ambiance, and our wonderful server Massoud! Mossy was a wonderful server and heeded our request that we get out by a certain time so we could catch our Broadway show. Something that he did that really impressed us is he served us our side dishes individually. It's the little things like that which can really blow you away.

Came here for a lunch date. The Sesame Seared Tuna exceeded my expectations. It was so tender and fresh, and the accompanying ginger rice and sauce yielded extra flavors. Was a bit pleasantly surprised that the red sauce had a mild kick to it. The cream spinach really hit the spot as I was craving for something rich. Most of the lunch patrons were the stereotypical suits talking biz, but the nice environment makes it easy for couples to foster a romantic ambiance as they see fit.

I absolutely love this steak house. It's definitely one of my favorite steakhouses in the city. The atmosphere is nice and calm, and spacious too. I really enjoyed my date here. I came here for a belated birthday dinner, and it was well worth the wait! We got there around ten mins early, we waited for a table for about 5 mins, and was seated by the time our reservation was supposed to begin. Of course, bring your vaccine card. Without it you won't be allowed to dine inside. After all the formalities were taken, we were seated in a booth not too far off from the open kitchen. It felt was very private, with the occasional patrons walking in and out to their seats. Our waiter was amazing. He was very nice, explained the menu well, and checked on us more than a few times to ensure we enjoyed everything. He was amazing! (Sorry' can't remember his name). The food! So, i ordered the au gratin potatoes, creamed spinach and the steak with cream sauce and peppercorns. He ordered the calamari and we shared the sides. These potatoes are heaven sent! The creamed spinach is also a must try! Both the sides alone are absolutely delicious! It's a lot of both, so we ate some, and took the rest to go. So delicious! Now the steak! Cooked perfectly. The cream sauce had cognac in it. It was just an amazing amazing amazing dinner. All around, one of the best meals I've had this year! lol. The chocolate cake wasn't to my taste. I was hoping the chocolate overpowered the expresso flavor, but it didn't. (And i hate coffee). The waiter was nice enough to swap it out for the cheesecake, which was heavenly. The only bad part of the evening was i lost my AirPod pros there. My find my AirPods still has the location set for the restaurant. They must've fell out of my bag when i was seated, and because i didn't realize it until the next day, I'm sure someone got lucky, and now is a new owner for airpod pros. I called the next morning to inquire, but no luck! Bummer because they were also a birthday gift. That kinda dimmed the night, but the food was amazing! Highly recommend them. They also put confetti on the table, which i loved. I enjoy small gestures like that to make the evening feel special. See pics below.

Came here during the summer while they had the Generous Pour event. Throughout our meal we got to try out 6 different wines (3 white / rose and 3 reds). Our great waiter than topped us off with our favorite at the end! The location itself is large and when we got here it was relatively quiet. By the time we left it was crowded and vibrant. We sat in the main dining room where there was great natural lighting. For starters we got the Caesar salad and the jumbo shrimp cocktail. Both were great especially the shrimp. For our main entree we shared a porterhouse cooked medium rare with a lobster tail. For sides we shared mushrooms and creamed spinach. Next time we would definitely skip the lobster but would order everything else again!

Dined here for an early dinner during my birthday weekend and was greeted by a kind and attentive hostess. The ambiance was charming and the service staff did an excellent job at ensuring that we had an outstanding dining experience. I had the roasted chicken and parmesan risotto- a great dish that I would recommend for those who don't eat red meat. On the side, I also thoroughly enjoyed their lobster mac 'n' cheese and parmesan truffle fries. I loved the celebratory birthday details and look forward to returning!

A beautiful restaurant on East 42nd Street in Manhattan. Excellent steak and salad with friendly and helpful wait staff.

Yesterday we celebrated Easter at @thecapitalgrille . We had the Kona crusted bone in NY Strip , food was just ok ... this use to be a favorite of mine but yesterday experience wasn't the best honestly I remember this place being so much better we use to dine here a lot pre Covid and sit at the bar ! They offer up a great wine selection! our server was fantastic ,very. Friendly and knowledgeable ! The hostess who sat us tho not so much she gave us a horrible seat away from the main dining room when we asked to move she basically said they had no other tables available because they were all reserved and something to do with the spacing for Covid not really sure what the big deal would have been we did make a reservation at 4pm and there was plenty of other options .

There are so many good steakhouses in NYC that The Capital Grille seems to get lost among them. But don't underestimate this place. Interior is a bit conservative with lots of dark wood. If you are seated at some tables you will have a frowning face of JP Morgan staring at you as you eat. Overall if you're into a traditional steakhouse interior this place has you covered. The food here is excellent! They cook the steak perfectly. I asked for the steak to be medium rare with a char and they did it exactly as I wanted. They have chef's recommendation steaks which have some other element on the steak such as sauces or vegetables or rubs. I'm a traditionalist but my dining partner ordered the Kona crusted strip and it was excellent. The greens for the salad were fresh as they can be. Brussel stout side was one of the best in the city. Finally, save room for dessert because their cheesecake (brûlée style) is out of this word. Maybe it was because I didn't have any expectations coming to this place but my experience was exceptional and I will definitely put this place on rotation of the steakhouses I go to.

Every year we have our end of year company outing with a limo ride to New York City for a play and dinner. Last couple of years with Covid this event was limited to dinner on Long Island. This year we went back to the City for a play and dinner. The play was for another review but dinner at The Capital Grill can not go without notice. NYC was wall to wall people with a Santa Con event so our limo was crawling but managed to get us there on time. Cudos to Joe. Table for 10 was waiting for us and we were all ready to eat. Drinks and apps were first and arrived in quick order. Our waiter was Cory who was engaging and attentive to all our needs. There were some specials offered which a couple of our group had. I went with the Filet which was above awesome. Everyone seemed very happy with their meals. All ordered steaks with the exception of one seafood dish. Sometimes I wonder if everyone is being honest about their experience but tonight there was no question. Cory and his team we're checking on our food and drinks so no one every was without a drink or food. We also ordered a few sides for the table which was plenty for all. Seems the star of the sides was the potatoes aw gratin. A favorite of mine too, but the lobster Mac and cheese was not too shabby either. In the end all was good, no great. A successful end of year outing. Of 4 stars? Well our table was located in the path of people coming and going as well as wait staff attending to other guests. Not sure that could be fixed but just a little bit of an inconvenience. Actually I should have spoken up in the beginning but didn't notice it much. Thanks Capital Grill for making our return to NYC a great experience.

Luis is always attentive with a welcoming smile and small talk. The tomahawk steaks were cooked to perfection. Cream spinach and mushrooms were great sides.

The steak was expensive, raw, dry, and totally uncooked. Server James did not want to do anything about it and was rude. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!

Wonderful dinner and service by Massi during their generous pour event. We ordered the double cut lamb chops cooked medium rare ro perfection. The lamb was juicy and flavors. For sides the sautéed mushrooms shined over the creamed spinach. The generous pour on the wines was worth every penny. Already booked our next visit.