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    The Capital Grille

    4.3 (737 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE CAPITAL GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Tondra H.

    We headed back to Capital Grille one Saturday evening for an anniversary dinner. I've only ordered steaks here, but decided to order fish instead. The Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Miso Butter served with shiitake mushroom and asparagus was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I ordered it with a side of brussel sprouts. The food, drinks, service, and ambience were top tier, per usual. Another 5-star experience at this tried and true downtown restaurant.

    Sabrina C.

    Thoroughly enjoyed Capital Grille & look forward to many fabulous returns. Great menu with a broad array of options that could easily meet any steak lover's needs. As I was checking them out before a show that I wanted to remain awake for , my dining partner and I opted to share a few apps. The lobster & crab cake--the name here really tells the story, as this jumbo cake was equally stocked with both--calamari & Brussels sprouts were the perfect flavor medley to accompany my Blackberry Bourbon Sidecar. Amazing food & stellar service by Sean started my night off right. Cheers!

    Caesar Salad
    Trevi B.

    It was my first time here and came for a birthday diner. We were seated promptly once we checked in. It was a bustling Saturday evening. Our server was really great. Food was good, typical for what expected at steak house. My steak was cooked to perfection although didn't quite enjoy the balsamic and it soared to have very little of the "rub." I ordered Caesar salad and lobster mac and cheese as my sides and those were really tasty. Pretty solid experience.

    Girls night! Classic margaritas
    Brieanna S.

    So I have been back to Capital Grille every week since they started Capital Hours and I REGRET NOTHING! We are waited hand and foot every single time, the drinks are amazing, the food has been incredible - lamb, shrimp, and steak perfectly cooked!, and the atmosphere is fantastic. The cocktails start at $10 and the options are endless and just get better and better the more I try! This is a must! Unless I'm out of town, you'll know where to find me!

    From out of state, to visit some family down here. So happy we chose to dine at the capital grille. Our server Denise was absolutely amazing! She was well knowledgeable about their menu, attentive, and friendly. Everything you want in a server! We so loved how it was formal attire dining since it's hard to find a good place back home in NY. The food was absolutely excellent. I didn't know I enjoyed Brussels sprouts until I dined at the capital grille!

    Bday desert
    Kirby N.

    Let's figure the Waygu and wine out I made a reservation from the ad I saw and was treated as if I made a mistake

    Filet Mignon Creamed Spinach au gratin potatoes
    Katherine Lawlor R.

    Amazing dinner with husband and son. French Onion soup and salad delicious. Filet Mignon done perfectly with creamed spinach and Au gratin potatoes. Sides were large enough to serve three or four. Ended with crème brûlée which was absolutely delicious. We have been to a few Capital Grille restaurants and the decor was very very nice at this location. Parking is doable in the street on meters and they offer valet.

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    Annette G.

    Excellent dining experience. The food, ambience, and service at the Capital Grille in uptown were superb. Highly recommend the calamari for an appetizer which has a nice spice kick from the hot peppers as well as a slight vinegar taste with the banana peppers. For dinner, we enjoyed a NY strip steak cooked to perfection and the sea bass. I'm often hesitant to order fish at a restaurant but I'm so happy I went with the sea bass because it was delicious and so soft and flaky. The cheese cake and coconut cream pie with rum for desert were incredible. Not to mention, the service was all around great. We were really able to enjoy our dinner without being rushed. It was a whole experience. Highly recommend especially for any special occasion.

    Fresh Oysters on the Half shell (6)
    Marissa W.

    My mom and I were walk-ins during the holiday season ( We'd. Dec 12) so the restaurant was very busy, but they were able to accommodate us which we were grateful for. We were sat at a comfortable booth near some Christmas parties but were not greeted for 12 minutes. We had a long drive to Asheville ahead of us so we were looking to be in and out. We saw several servers walk by multiple times (including the one who we later found out was our designated server) but no one stopped. I eventually stopped a man named Shaun and asked him politely if he could assist us with finding our server. He was the right person to stop. Even though it wasn't his fault, Shaun took our order right then and there, apologized for the delay in service, saw to our drinks and bread service coming out right away, regularly walked by to check on us and owned our experience from there on out. Eventually our server did come by but if it wasn't for Shaun it might have been a very disappointing experience. Very grateful for the training and personal professionalism from Shaun (sp?) he made our night. Portions were very generous and the food was incredible. Thank you !

    Rachel G.

    Shocked that I've never written a review for my favorite restaurant in the US, Capital Grille. My daughter and I had a wonderful experience. She had never been to CG before and was blown away by the service (Douglas), food offerings, and quality of the cuisine we ordered. We decided to start with the raw oysters on half shell, which were excellent, and I love a mignonette. We then split the spinach and poached pear salad- again, amazing. On to the entree- we ordered the 10 oz filet to split, medium rare, and it was perfection. My daughter couldn't stop raving about it. Sides to accompany the filet were creamed corn and the delicious lobster Mac and cheese. Finally, we ordered the simple creme brûlée- which was chef's kiss. Light, creamy, Madagascar vanilla bean galore, and topped with fresh berries. Capital Grille has always been my most favorite, consistently delicious upscale restaurant (in Charlotte, Denver, etc.), with the best service from valet, service, food, drinks, and back to valet. Thank you! Ambiance is lowkey and bistro-like arrangement in the lounge.

    Whole Meal
    Lonnie G.

    The Capital Grille remains the owner of the best steak I have ever been fortunate enough to eat. The Porcini-Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic is absolutely the best steak I have ever tried! Nothing has compared. I have had wagyu, some of the best sirloin, steaks that have cost me much more, and yet it remains the king. I had this steak many years ago and began to wonder if I was imagining it being better than it actually was. I had it again for my birthday and it was everything I remembered. The service was amazing always, as well. One of the most high class establishments that Charlotte has to offer. I am excited to try many more meals from The Capital Grille in the years to come.

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes
    Rebecca S.

    I have been coming to capital grille for years. I've been specifically coming to the Charlotte location for one year. I've never had a bad experience. It has a traditional steakhouse atmosphere and the staff is always welcoming and friendly. This time, my party was in a hurry to get to the theater and our waiter was very accommodating. We started with the bread of course. The salted butter is a major underrated component of this meal! It's like no other restaurant. I love it! We also got the tuna tar tar, which holds my only complaint. The dish is advertised to include mango, and we were pretty disappointed that ours didn't have it on there. The only thing, we didn't notice until we finished the dish because it was fantastic anyway! For our meals, we all got filets. I split a bone in with my mom, and the others got 8-10oz. They were all cooked perfectly to our liking. The Parmesan truffle fries were as expected, delicious. The other sided were full of flavor. My favorite was the au gratin potatoes. They had a nice crunch and were so flavorful. Onto desserts, I never come here without eating the cheesecake. To my surprise, the crème brûlée was my favorite! I think I found my new dessert when I come to this restaurant. Easily one of my top 5 desserts in charlotte. We also ordered the flourless chocolate cake, which didn't arrive with our other desserts. To make up for the delay, they comped the item! Overall it was an excellent experience and I will certainly be coming back.

    The Generous Pour
    Jay T.

    Went here for our anniversary and of course, we were highly pleased with the results. A 5 star restaurant that didn't fall short at any point. Waitress staff was A1, cleanliness of the building was up to par, and the food was AMAZING. The generous pour was a solid wine tasting as well. Can't wait to come back.

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    I'm in town for a solo work trip and just want a nice dinner in an amazing atmosphere. This establishment seems like that place. Would it be out of place/awkward for me to dine solo?

    Not at all, I've done the same at Capital Grille.

    Planning for a team lunch, few of the members are vegetarian. Does this place have any vegetarian options for lunch?

    We would love the chance to host your team's upcoming lunch, Tarun. Thank you for the consideration and question.… 

    Is there a dress code?

    Thank you for your interest in dining with us, Janney. While, our suggested dress code is business casual with jackets and ties not being required, you will like see a wide variety of attire choices among our guests.… 

    I'm thinking of making a reservation here for prom. Is this restaurant dressy enough?

    Thank you for thinking of us, Martine. Many of our guests enjoy dressing up for dinner so you should feel right at home in your prom attire - please let me know if we can help with a reservation. Best, Justin Scruton Justin.Scruton@tcgdine.com

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    Reid's Fine Foods

    3.7
    (55 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Kevin made me the most insane chicken caprese sandwich I've ever had. had him replace the grilled…read morechicken with the rotisserie chicken salad. total game changer. reids is it

    DISCLAIMER *This review is about 5 years old* It sat in my…read moredrafts because I don't like to leave negative reviews but I feel it should be stated. This was easily the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant from start to finish. I'm not saying they're racist, but I can't say that they aren't. I'll let you be the judge of that. All I know is that none of the Caucasian people around me shared the same experience. Let me explain: We came for dinner before the Charlotte Orchestra show right across from the restaurant last Friday night. Let me start by saying that there were only 5-6 tables full at one time while we were there. I met my friend, who is also black, at 6:40; she had gotten there around 6:15 and placed her order. Not only had she not received her meal by the time I got there, 15 minutes later no one had come to our table to take my order until I flagged a waiter down and asked for our server. Meanwhile, every table that was sat around us was provided ice waters moments after arrival and their orders were taken promptly thereafter. When our waitress finally came to our table she either wasn't knowledgeable about the menu or didn't care enough to tell me what their current dip selection was, instead she said that she would check with the chef. I put in my order for the steakhouse burger that she recommended cooked medium and we waited a little over 15 minutes more before my friends burger came out and was taken to every table on the patio except ours before they took it back inside and then finally brought it back out to her. Needless to say the fries were cold at that point and the black bean burger was lukewarm. We were both starving so she reluctantly ate what she could before sitting it aside. I waited and waited for the waitress to come tell me what dips were in the trio appetizer before finally flagging her down as she passed our table without making eye contact. She finally told me and disappeared again after I added the trio to my order. My burger finally comes out over 30 minutes after I ordered it and it's raw, like pink all the way around and oozing bloody juices raw. I turn to my fries for sustenance and they are just meh but at least they're hot. Gotta celebrate the small wins. I show my waitress the raw burger and tell her that I don't want anything else because we didn't have time to wait since we're now late to our show due to the lack of service. She disappears again for so long that I had to go inside and find a manager who stated that they were "short staffed but that is no excuse." I accept the lame half apology and go back to wait for our check that never came. We had to go back inside and ask for it. When we did the manager finally said that he would comp both of our meals. That was the only highlight of the situation. I'm hopeful that the service has improved since this happened however I will continue to steer clear of this place.

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    Patio area
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    Steak burger with salad
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    Exotica Indian Kitchen & Bar

    Exotica Indian Kitchen & Bar

    4.5
    (144 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Flavor is good the salt level is much too high. Food is good. Service blah- especially for how…read moreslow it is. Server just looked in my direction and kept moving - I definitely could have used a napkin or two. Portion sizes are good. Very nice ambiance- relaxing and inviting. Half the salt would have made this a 4.5/5.

    I stumbled upon this place last summer with a friend and we sat at the bar and just to head there…read morespicy cauliflower and the bartenders selection. Everything was fantastic. The last couple of times I've been was with my work group. We ordered several items for our table and then we also ordered entrées. Each time I visited this location everything is very nice and clean and the food as spicy as it is is very well seasoned and tasty. All of the sauces and curry creams were cooked to perfection hot in temperature not too hot to enjoy. Our servers were very kind and patient and courteous to us as we made our decisions. They also made perfect combination for our selections. And the best selections for drinks and desserts. Since then, I've even ordered on Uber eats and my food came just as perfect. This is a great go to place for good Indian food. If you're in the uptown area it's located below the Green parking lot, which is across from the Knight theater. It's just a good place even if you want a good drink at the bar. Enjoy!

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    Beautiful seating.

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    Beautiful seating.
    Dogwood Southern Table & Bar

    Dogwood Southern Table & Bar

    4.1
    (55 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I recently stopped by the restaurant in the Charlotte Westin: Dogwood Southern Table and Bar. The…read morespace was airy, modern and light with a 360 degree bar, high ceilings and well spaced tables. I was intrigued by the item "Chef's Bite", that's it, no further explanation. As I suspected, it was an 'amuse bouche' offered from the kitchen. Today it was a Deviled Egg with a mustard-forward center, even containing black mustard seeds for flavor and crunch. As a fan of Sicilian arancini, I ordered the Dogwood's version as an appetizer. I was surprised to see several small rice balls, the size of hush puppies. I was expecting a single larger offering; 'arancini' after all mean orange in Italian. The risotto spheres were stuffed with pimento cheese and instead of the typical marina sauce, the kitchen had substituted a tomato jam with a subtle sweet finish. It was a successful southern riff on a Sicilian standard. Although I had been directed to order the Duck and Dumplings, my eye drifted to the Shrimp and Grits. I hadn't had much Carolinian food this trip.... The dish did not disappoint. It was amply loaded with flavorful shrimp and accented with good-quality andouille sausage slices, all over a well executed plate of grits. Service was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. This one is going in the book to return to.

    Disappointing overall. Went for dinner but they didn't have their regular Dinner Menu available…read morebecause there was an AC/DC concert that night and their kitchen isn't able to deliver their regular menu on busy nights. Ridiculous. The Dinner Menu is posted on front of the restaurant AND online, with no mention the limited menu was the only option. Our server told us he completely understood our dissatisfaction, and said that we were welcome to go elsewhere. At that point, we didn't have the time to shift gears or we would have done so. While 3 of 4 couldn't get what we came in for, the food we had was good. Duck & Dumplings was probably the best dish. Two got the Shrimp & Grits and said it was good. My Ceasar Salad with chicken was pretty tasty, too. Service from Devon was very good and food runners delivered food to the right spots without prompting. I went back later in the evening for a bite and cocktail at the bar and I was completely ignored. Bartenders kept just clearing and taking orders from people walking up. Infuriating. Its a shame that the restaurant is just poorly managed.

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    Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
    Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
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    Fresh cucumber lemon drop

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