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    The Capital Grille

    4.4 (802 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    overcooked steak
    Samantha H.

    I've always like Capital Grille. What is great is the consistency. You can go to them in any state and get the exact same quality. I particularly love the lobster salad and the calamari. They also always have blue cheese stuffed olives. My only complaint is being there yesterday, I ordered my steak medium rare and it came out definitely medium. It was still tender but overcooked. However, consistency is still its strong suit.

    Exterior
    Marianne D.

    The Capital Grille s having a Wagyu & Wine special menu running until April 19th. There's a choice of three Wagyu beef burgers and four Orin Swift wines for $35. So my husband and I went to dinner yesterday at CG to take advantage of this limited menu. I love going to Capital Grille for the ambience and the impeccable service as well as their good food. We sat in the beautiful bar area. Jon was our server and was personable and attentive. First, we started with sharing the roasted beet and goat cheese salad off the main menu. It had a large cubes of roasted beef with crumbled goat cheese and a light citrus vinaigrette. Then we had our burgers. Hubby had The Grille's Wagyu Cheeseburger with grilled onions, steak sauce and Vermont white cheddar served with sea salt fries. I chose the Wagyu Blue Cheese & Black Truffle Burger with cabernet-braised red onions with truffle parmesan fries. Jan informed me that I could switch to truffle fries and I was in. We ordered our burgers medium rare and they came out perfectly cooked. The only issue I had was the burger had seeds on the brioche bun and I can't do seeds or nuts. When I pointed that out they immediately took my burger and back and change the bun for me. It was my bad for not making sure there were no seeds on the bun. My husband and I both went with the suggested wine to complement our burgers. He had the Merlot and I had the Cabernet, which we both enjoyed CG's pairing. This menu is such a good deal because the wine that went with my blue cheese burger was an Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet, which runs $32 a glass on Capital Grille's menu. So I enjoyed a damn good burger with that pricey full-bodied Cabernet both for $35. Dinner was absolutely delicious! If you get a chance, head over to Capitol Grill for their Wagyu & Wine special menu. It's running for another six weeks.

    Sada N.

    I had an incredible experience at The Capital Grille in Lombard. I was skeptical about booking a late reservation because of disappointments in the past. We booked a dinner reservation for 830 and the business closed at 9pm. From the moment I walked in, the service set the tone; warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed or booking a late reservation. The staff carried themselves with the kind of professionalism that makes you feel taken care of from start to finish. Emma was our sever. She was perfect! Emma is what REALLY elevated our date night and part 2 to my Birthday experience. With her closed attention to detail. Drinks were timed well, plates were cleared smoothly, she asked for permission to be in our personal space, she carried herself with such pride and checked in just enough to make sure everything was perfect. It's the kind of service that makes the whole experience feel effortless. The atmosphere was elegant but comfortable, with that signature Capital Grille vibe: dim lighting, rich wood, and a calm energy that makes it perfect for a special night out. It felt upscale and safe space for everyone, which I really appreciated. The food was outstanding. The steak was cooked perfectly -- tender, flavorful, and seasoned just right. Every bite reminded me why this place has such a strong reputation. The sides were just as impressive, especially the chopped Brussels sprouts. Even the bread service was on point with its warm soft sweet indulgences. Overall, this was a fantastic visit. Great food, great service, and a polished atmosphere that makes you want to come back. The Capital Grille in Lombard absolutely delivered. Lastly, I want to shoutout the manager Bart. He was such a nice guy. Carried himself with such poised and took full accountability with a small mishap concerning an entree. He handled the situation perfectly and made sure we had a nice enjoyable first time and celebration. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience. Check em out!

    both soups- lovely
    Mark N.

    I'd always tried to avoid Valentine's Day at restaurants for a simple reason- it was a hugely busy day, and the staff would be running around like crazy to accommodate the guests. Well, after years of doing our dinner on Feb 13 or Feb 15, we bit the Valentine's Day "bullet" and came on Valentine's Day (reserved, of course!). On arrival - wow. This place was beautiful. The staff was dressed to the nines- and even better? Every table got a single red rose, heart-shaped confetti, and 5 Hershey kisses (!). Talk about a welcome! The dining area we were in was pretty packed- very busy is an understatement! Our waiter, Carlos, was very attentive and pretty sharp. Unfortunately the kitchen let him down on a couple things. Let's review: We ordered the Lump crab cocktail that came with a fresh lemon 1/2 and horseradish sauce. Talk about yummy - and was fresh and bigger than I'd expected. Nice! The bread basket? Well, now. That WAS a disappointment. Only 1 roll was warm; the rest was room temp and - frankly - not that great. Hmm. That set a tone. Let's continue. My pinot noir (from California, natch!) was awesome- gotta say i loved it. Hubby ordered a french onion soup; I ordered a butternut squash soup. Both were really hot (yay!) and really flavorful. Ok! A nice start indeed after the disappointing bread basket. Now- this is a steakhouse. This was our first time ever to The Capital Grille. Seriously true. But a steakhouse is known for its steaks- full stop. Right? Hubby ordered a 14 oz medium ribeye. When it came? It was medium rare- not good. He sent it back. When it came back? It had been cooked longer. But guess what? Still not medium. He sent it back again. Yikes. Our poor waiter was beside himself. The 3rd time was the charm. I ordered sliced filet mignon with mushrooms and onions. The problem? My meat wasn't really hot. It was passable- but barely above room temperature. Yikes. The bread basket wasn't the sole reason for the 2 demerits. But the steak surely was. We ordered, as well, creamed spinach that was nicely hot and wonderfully spiced - awesome! Now I wanted to love this place. We love Morton's (a Chicago standard), and hoped to find a great steakhouse- along with Wildfire - that would compare. But when they can't quite get their signature dish quite right? That hurts. Ok, I get it - it was Valentine's Day. Busy and all that. But they weren't "all that". Disappointing, I think. Not sure if we'll come back. We might. We might not.

    Nick P.

    I made a reservation to come here for our anniversary dinner. This is my first time coming to any Capital Grill location. I do have to take off a star because for a fine dining restaurant, they really should enforce their dress code policy. I saw a kid come in with his stinky sports uniform. I saw some aging young guys and girls come in with t shirts and sneakers. I wouldn't be surprised if people came in with their pjs. Keep it classy people. We waited half hour even though we had a reservation at 7 pm. Once we got to our table. We saw that they decorated the table and had a card. The manager came over and apologized for the wait. He gave us the pan fried calamari with hot cherry peppers for free. We ordered lobster and crab cake with lemon basil aioli, double cut lamb rib chops, sauteed spinach, lobster mac and cheese, and porcini rubbed bone-in ribeye. We got complimentary dessert and wine too. Our server Gerardo B was amazing. He was very kind and attentive. The whole staff while we were seated were all great. They made sure we got everything we needed. Prices are to be expected since it's a 4 dollar sign steakhouse. Overall, it's a 4 out of 5. -pan fried calamari with hot cherry peppers 5 - this is good if you like spicy. The pan fried calamari had the perfect texture. Not too rubbery, not tough. -lobster and crab cake with lemon basil aioli 5 - I loved how flaky the crab cake was, with the sauce it easily melts in your mouth. I would savor each bite. -mint gremolata and honey crusted double cut lamb rib chops 5 - I was surprised at how beefy these were, I was expecting them to be small. Lamb is only good when it's cooked medium rare. Too much brown will ruin it. The meat was tender and you can taste the seasoning. -lobster mac and cheese 4 - this was good but I wanted a bit more lobster meat in it. For the price, they should have added bigger chunks of meat. -porcini rubbed bone-in ribeye with 15 year aged balsamic 5 - the ribeye was good. You can taste the balsamic, it's more on the subtle side though. The ribeye is bigger than it looks in the picture. -dessert 5 - the complimentary dessert was the cheesecake and flourless chocolate espresso cake. Both desserts were excellent.

    Cream corn with bacon

    Our server Ray was the best! Very attentive and helpful! He showed up the dry age room in the kitchen . That was cool to walk through and see the restaurant at work! Very clean! We will recommend to friends and we will be back!

    Filet Mignon 10oz
    Megan P.

    If you're searching for a steakhouse that delivers on flavor, atmosphere, and truly memorable service, look no further. Capital was nothing short of exceptional service from start to finish. Our server Andrew was tentative the whole meal. We had a party of 8 that I was able to book on open table the night before. We had filets, lobster Mac & cheese, cream of corn, Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Everything is shared size. Save room for dessert !

    Roasted Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Parmesan Risotto
    Candace H.

    Never been here before and wanted to give it a try during restaurant week. Ambiance was very elegant and clean. Our waiter was super nice and very attentive. For my first course i order the field of greens with parmesan vingerette. the salad was fresh and crunchy all the vegetables with fresh too. the didn't drench the salad with the dressing so it was perfect. For the entree i had the roasted chicken with mushroom risotto and the sides were mash potatoes and creamy spinach. Every thing was excellent, seasoned perfectly and the chicken was juicy. they give you a lot of food , we were definitely able to have left overs. We will definitely be back!!

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    Fire + Wine

    Fire + Wine

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    The service here is always top notch! Everyone here genuinely wants you to enjoy your night. Last…read moreweek, my mom and I stopped in for my birthday and sat at the bar - Joe the GM and Lauren made it extra special. Lauren makes the best fig martinis and Joe gave great recommendations. We chose the mussels which were amazing - a must try if you haven't been before! Fire and Wine is always our go to in Glen Ellyn!

    Absolutely love this intimate restaurant in the heart of Glen Ellyn. The low lighting and warm…read moreatmosphere are perfect for a date night or girls night out with a glass of wine. They have an excellent bar up front and make great cocktails- my husband and dad both love the classic old fashion! I'm a sucker for a nice glass of Pinot Noir. If you're dining in (and you really should!) The pasta bolognese is a must have. Always amazing. And the black pepper shrimp over polenta is an amazing appetizer! So rich and delicious. These are both part of my go-to order here. Recently expanded my order and tried the short rib over polenta for the first time, it was amazing. Tender. Flavorful. Good sized portion. Wonderful. Will absolutely get again. For dessert, and there's always room for dessert here in my opinion, I love to get the rich panna cotta. This past time though we got the butterscotch budino, which was smooth and rich without being overly sweet. It was perfect to share (or not)! Just enough hint of butterscotch and topped with a crumbled shortbread cookie to an add a little crunch to the otherwise creamy treat. The staff is always helpful in making recommendations to suit your tastes too! There is a call ahead wait list and they've also started taking reservations. Enjoy your night out in Glen Ellyn at Fire and Wine, cheers!

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    Cozy inside dining.  Loud though
    Cozy inside dining. Loud though
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    Truffle fries
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    Ava’s Wine Bar

    Ava’s Wine Bar

    4.9
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    9.9 mi

    had an awesome time doing karaoke! usually I'm too nervous to do something like that but its such a…read morechill nonjudgmental environment. had a blast

    A cute, intimate place off the beaten path for a really good glass of wine and relaxation. We had…read morenever been here and happened to see it driving by. Reviews were good so we came in on a Monday evening. The interior is so cute! Velvety comfy green chairs at the wine bar, smaller lounge tables and couches in the rest of the place. There is a separate room for gaming. We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by Aria L. She was so courteous and helpful, offering us suggestions on the wines and snacks. They have a great happy hour from 4-7p for $20 wine bottle which is fantastic. The house white was good, although they ran out after a glass and I went for the Simi sauvignon blanc which was so good. The parmesan truffle fries are a MUST. Just $8.99 for a nice sized bowl of crisp, tasty fries with fresh parmesan shaved on top. MM! I had the 12" cheese lovers pizza which had burrata cheese on top oh my GOSH that is gooooood. It's rich so I had plenty of leftovers for the next day. My friend got the 12" Diavola pizza which she loved. My other friend got the Italian panini ($13.99) which he said he was not that crazy about, but he did enjoy the atmosphere and the Guiness. It is a chill place to have a nice conversation without having to compete with loud music or chatter. We are planning to revisit the next time I am here, this was a very enjoyable evening.

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    Simi Sauvignon blanc mmmm
    Simi Sauvignon blanc mmmm
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    Josephine's Martini & Wine Bar

    Josephine's Martini & Wine Bar

    3.1
    (55 reviews)
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    I love this place. Friendly, classic, and all the karaoke you can fit in your repertoire…read more Went dancing with a friend to the school upstairs and I endedgling down to Josephine's for real fun.

    Talk about a dive bar, lol. The other reviews definitely don't do this place justice. We snagged a…read moreparking spot right off the street in front of the building. No complaints about parking or the walk. Boom, we were there. Now, where it gets interesting. You walk in the building's front door, and it opens up to a room where you can access several businesses. Josephine's is straight to the back. It's very dark, smelly, and loud. This totally reminded me of a dive bar on a college campus (maybe worse?). There's not much seating, especially when it gets crowded. The bar has limited seating, and the seating on the floor is even more limited. The chairs and couch are stained with who knows what. The song books for karaoke are sticky and nasty. From a great perspective, I was sitting in a chair and went to move and felt something poke me. It was a pair of random scissors! The drinks are 2/5 and prices are extremely expensive. I had a root beer float martini, and it was "meh". From a karaoke standpoint, it was decent. Lots of different people singing. Some good, some bad. It was entertaining, and some people were pretty brave, haha. Try this place if you dare. Get here early to get a seat. I don't think I'd come back. Once is enough.

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    Cellar Door

    Cellar Door

    3.9
    (257 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Bottom Line: Good place to start the evening…read more This spot is good for opening the evening before heading to one of the many nearby dinner destinations. The indoor space is long and narrow, with an eclectic, warm vibe, lined with display bottle and can-filled shelving. There are several tables along the display wall that seat four comfortably, with a compact bar tucked toward the front. Don't come here looking for a quiet corner though. The place fills up quickly--especially Thursday through Saturday nights during sidewalk‑dining weather where the crowd spills out into the covered entry and sidewalk. The clientele skews upscale and once they settle in, tables tend to turn slowly. Also, the noise level often rises to the point where conversation requires a raised voice. Wine and appetizers are this place's wheelhouse. I agree with other reviewers that service can lag, especially when you're trying to get that first order in. The charcuterie is a reliable favorite, with the rest of the menu at least decent if not particularly memorable. The wine and beer offerings are broad enough to satisfy most tastes, though some reviewers' claims of "reasonable prices" depend heavily on your definition of reasonable--lingering over drinks and appetizers will leave a very noticeable dent in the ole' wallet. Though I don't feel It's the kind of place I'll likely make a weekly habit, it is a good starter spot for a date night or a meet‑up before moving on to a dinner place.

    This is such a great wine and charcuterie spot in downtown Downers Grove! The charcuterie boards…read moreare delicious and honestly really reasonable priced. We got to choose seven items between meat and cheeses for $25 plus you get to pick three accessories like nuts, jam, mustard, fruit, olives etc. All of the options we chose were delicious! And served with both a garlic bread and rice crackers. They have an extensive wine list and a lot of food options as well. After our charcuterie we enjoyed the white pizza- GF FRIENDLY! All the crusts are cauliflower crust, and I am not GF so while I wouldn't have picked this normally, it was SOOO yummy. I wouldn't have even known it was cauliflower crust! The flavors were great too. We also had a super tasty grilled cheese with bacon and the star... jalapeno jam! Loved it all and can't wait to come back on a future date night!

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