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    The Capital Grille

    4.3 (164 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Porcini-Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic
    Kyle E.

    Finally had a proper meal at the Capital Grill with a group of friends! Service and ambiance at the restaurant is amazing - never felt rushed during our 4 hour meal and service was great. We started with the drink menu, they provide a visual menu with drinks shown - most drinks are $13+. As a celebration, they provide us with shots of the dole whip cocktail, which was light and delicious. I ended up ordering a glass of prosecco $10, while many in our group opted for cocktails. It took us about an hour to order off the menu since we were so busy taking but service was excellent and they kept bringing us drinks! Most everything is à la carte on the menu with steaks starting around $50 and going up from there. I ended up getting the chef's special Ribeye with balsamic glaze, and we ordered a few sides for the table including the Brussel sprouts, lobster Mac n cheese, truffle fries and asparagus. I didn't notice but my steak was bone-in so when it arrived it was huge!! I ordered it medium rare and it was maybe a bit on the rarer side, but tender a good steak. Not sure if I would order it again for the price but glad I tried it. The sides were the show stopper though - you must order the lobster Mac n cheese and Brussel sprouts for the table. All in all, it was a good meal but very expensive.

    Sea bass. Not perfectly prepared but still very nice.
    Olga S.

    Pretty good spot for our anniversary dinner. They do make it a point to congratulate you many times throughout the night. I found it a little tacky that they charge $5 for the anniversary dessert they bring out. I know that's not much but it's not something we order so how can you charge for it?!? The service is always excellent. The food is well thought out. Execution might not be to perfection every time but you can tell they are trying.

    HAPPY HOUR LAMB CHOPS
    Adam F.

    The Capital Grille has always been a go to spot for my wife and I when we want to go out for a romantic dinner because of the ambiance. Dinner is always amazing because the food, drinks, and service are. This review is specifically about the lunch experience. It's classy, yet casual, and the service is amazing as always. The happy hour, from 3-6 is also remarkable. The lamb chops stole the show.

    The Capital Grill Cheesecake
    Jim F.

    In our house I generally cook Thanksgiving dinner one year and we eat out on the next, etc. After Wifey narrowed down the locations that were serving on what I'm suddenly going to call Hungry Thursday, we decided that The Capital Grille was the winner. We've been meaning to try it since they opened, so our Thanksgiving Dinner Reservation was made there. The Capital Grille has been opened all of a year at this point, and it is a marvelous facility. The ambiance is upscale with dark woods, mood lighting, and a good variety of music playing overhead at a comfortable volume. No need to talk over the music in order be heard. Our server was Amanda and Amanda was pretty on-point for the entirely of our visit. After reviewing the Thanksgiving Dinner offering (it was a set plate), the wife and I both decided to order off the regular dinner menu. While the Thanksgiving dinner menu appears to cover all the bases we thought we needed to try what The Capital Grille was known for. I started out with a wedge salad, then the 18 oz New York Strip. My wife had the Seared Sea Scallops with Maine Lobster and Asparagus Risotto. One thing we didn't know before getting there that every. single. menu. item. is sold a la carte. My steak, for instance, came with no side. Sides are their own line item. My Wedge salad....Holy Cow! I've eaten a lot of Wedge salads, but this one, hands down, 100%, is the best I've ever had. The bacon was unbelievable and the bleu cheese dressing was absolute perfection. When our main courses came I was surprised how large my steak was. Wifey's seafood was amazingly well presented. The steak was cooked to perfection, but could have been seasoned a bit more for my tasted. It goes without saying that I couldn't finish my steak. The Wedge salad took up almost all the room except for....except for...when the dessert menu came along. THEN I had room for more. My wife got The Capital Grille Cheesecake, I got the Seasonal Berries. It's amazing. Even after I said I couldn't eat anymore, I could definitely eat the Seasonal Berries! They were out-freaking-standing! Every Single Staff Member was in motion, making sure things were taken care of, no matter what it was. I'm sure the staff in a restaurant like this must be enormous, and there was incredible amount of teamwork going on. Everything about The Capital Grille was 100% awesome and 100% On Point. Now that we've visited once we can plan on going back.

    Filet Trio
    Thomas T.

    Restaurant - Great lighting - Comfortable Chairs - Great place to celebrate Service - Michael was the best!! He gave great recommendations Appetizer - The bacon is to die for. Absolutely love the sauce and the smoky flavor of the smoke really complimented it - 5/5 - Lobster Bisque has huge pieces of lobster and flavor is incredible - 5/5 Main course - 22 oz ribeye cooked medium rare had so much flavor and was so tender. - 5/5 - Filet trio gave 3 very different flavor filets which were so tender they nearly melted in your mouth - 5/5 Sides - Cream corn was fantastic. Not a cream corn fan but they cut it off the cob and put a little cream sauce - 5/5 - Fries were terrific. Truffle flavor really complimented the steak - 5/5 Dessert - They provided a coffee chocolate cake and brûlée cheese cake for Mother's Day / my dad's birthday. Great flavor and perfect size - 5/5 Overall - My favorite restaurant by far and wonderful for a celebration

    My Doli martini
    Althea T.

    My server Daniel apologized for making me "wait" and I was like that's cool, and he made like a small tablecloth situation at the bar by folding the napkin and gave me an extra one. He gave me a free Q ginger ale and boxed up my bread very nicely with no charge. I have been four times and the service is always impeccable, from the hostess stand to the bartender. The only thing I would say that is different here than from Ruth Chris is the manager doesn't come out and talk to you. Great Calamari, huge portion.

    Celebration
    Renee S.

    This restaurant is a phenomenal fine dinning experience located in the East End. The ambiance and customer service was absolutely amazing and extremely professional. Great hospitality and the staff are extremely knowledgeable of the menu offerings. The food was delightful. I would highly recommend the salmon or sea bass both dishes are fulfilling and delicious!

    Birthday Dessert
    Amanda J.

    I absolutely love The Capital Grille. The atmosphere and ambiance are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are celebrating something special, enjoying a romantic evening, dressing up for a night out with the girls or prefer to be more casual and sit at the bar for a few drinks and apps, this is an excellent choice. I have dined in for all of these occasions but the most recent visit was for my stepsons 16th Birthday. I made a reservation for the "bar" area so we could be sat in McKenzie's section. They have waited on us several times and always do an outstanding job so I couldn't think of anyone better to help us celebrate such a special occasion. They truly go above and beyond to make sure your experience is memorable. We sat in a round booth towards the back, and noticed there was a Birthday card on the table for him along with some confetti which was so thoughtful. When I made the reservation I added The Generous Pour experience for my husband and I which is where you get to "taste six award-winning wines crafted by legends for $45 with the purchase of a dinner entrée." We started with the round of whites and saved the reds for dinner. Each pour is 2 oz and is a great way to get to try some wines that you normally wouldn't get too, this special lasts until 8/31/25 ... highly recommend. Dinner was equally as good, we started with the New England Clam Chowder, the Calamari and split the Wedge with Bleu Cheese and Smoked Bacon which are all delicious. We also shared the Tomahawk Ribeye, Brussel Sprouts and the Au Gratin Potatoes which were all Devine. My MIL got the Seared Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Marcona Almonds and Brown Butter which I tried and made me fall in love with Salmon and the Birthday Boy got the NY Strip and mashed potatoes. They brought out a complementary dessert for his Birthday which had cheesecake and a chocolate mousse I believe, the cheesecake was definitely my favorite.

    Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers and Caviar and Caramelized Onion Dip with Housemade Chips
    Tiffany P.

    Skylar was an AMAZING waiter. All of our food was great. Salads were reasonably priced but slightly underwhelming. The dressing was delicious though. The vibe was chill, the only qualm I had was the steak could've used a better crust but best bag for my buck so far on all my reviews.

    Chad M.

    Truly great experience. Classic steakhouse, with all the dishes, cocktails, and wines you'd expect in one, all in a classy but not stuffy atmosphere and with elite service. My steak was a hair over what I expected cook-wise, but the flavor was still very much there which says a lot (and mine was an outlier, all other orders looked to be cooked perfectly). Desserts were a huge hit, not a weak entry in the bunch! I look forward to returning.

    Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus and Miso Butter
    Chanise S.

    Went for a birthday celebration. Customer service was excellent , everyone was nice and welcoming . Our Server was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations Gave a rose and note for a personal touch as well as desert Sea bass was delightful ,light and airy . Side car was so yummy the hints of blackberry with angels envy was amazing , I would definitely go again

    Tim H.

    Great food and service. Steak was delicious. Was at a function where food was provided. Dessert excellent. If I had to Say anything negative at all it would be their sides were not that good that they offered our table. Mashed potatoes and broccoli

    Jennifer T.

    Going to Capital Grille was a good experience. Beautiful space and excellent service for sure. The food was really good, I have had a better New York strip other places but overall good experience and would go back.

    Roasted Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Parmesan Risotto

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    Pleasant evening, spent with friends. Service was exceptional. The calamari was great and easily shared by 4. The steaks were made well.

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    The Wine Room

    The Wine Room

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    The food and wine were amazing! Our server told us all about their winery J Bell wine, the ambiance…read moreis lovely and great patio. Highly recommend!!

    They're finally open!!!!!!!! And they do not disappoint! This place has transformed completely and…read moreallllll the glitter may be gone but it is as glamorous as ever! They really have outdone themselves in renovations! It's just so beautiful and photos are great but seeing it in person will show you what I mean. The staff is beautiful and they handled my questions perfectly. Coming from everywhere to relocate here so it's great to meet other transplants in this city! One of my favorite parts of moving here has been discovering new places that are local and finding out they came here from somewhere else too lol! The massive selection of wine and drinks is not only impressive- it's important to know they have work so hard on curating every aspect of this place. Only using art created by local artists that is for sale and will change every 6-8 weeks! So if you see it... you know you want it- get it before someone else snatches it up for themselves!!! The space is so elegant and showcases such diversity throughout! It's so unique and yet flows together seamlessly... just like our unique city and community. I really feel they embraced and embodied this wholeheartedly. Yeah keep Louisville weird- and upscale lol. Perfection. They only use local haunts we all love and eat at! Red hog, blue dog bakery and more. This place is super sick and such a special treat! I really hope everyone shows up and enjoys this place and gives them a big beautiful welcome they are so deserving of. Louisville this is a great place for dates, get togethers, and wine....down & relax at! Literally inside and outside this is just drop dead beautiful!! Cannot wait to return! Chefs kiss hit em five times!

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    View to outside patio and garden seating
    View to outside patio and garden seating
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    Entrance
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    Wine bar of wine kitchen
    Osteria Italian Seafood

    Osteria Italian Seafood

    4.2
    (129 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Osteria was a fantastic spot. The calamari was probably the best calamari I've ever had, the warm…read moregoat cheese was also fantastic! I got the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and it was also very good. We had a couple people get the steak and frites which was also fantastic per their opinion! All that to say, very good food and the service was excellent as well! Will be back to take my wife on a date night!

    We recently went for lunch. We loved it as Napa River Grill and were there frequently at first…read morelocation. It's changed on the interior,it has a bright nautical theme. There's lots of light inside and a wonderful outdoor patio for warm days. We started with the calamari appetizer. This is one dish that hasn't changed since the Napa days. It has a very fine breadcrumb coating, served with a creamy tartar sauce and a zesty marinara. Fantastic! The best in Louisville, in my opinion. My husband had the pasta bolognese . It was very rich, but good. I had the lasagna. At first glance, I thought to myself that nobody should have let it out of kitchen. Someone put it under broiler way too long, edges were black and it was very dry. I later took it home, added some marinara, sliced the burnt parts off. It was constructed perfectly, very thin layers, not overstuffed. Just overdone. I think next time we will try a seafood dish. Service was prompt and friendly.

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    Interior
    Osteria Cioppino, as good as it looks....and then some!
    Osteria Cioppino, as good as it looks....and then some!
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    LouVino Douglass Hills

    LouVino Douglass Hills

    4.2
    (497 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    First things first the food was incredible. I went for the Valentine's Day four course special and…read moretruly every course was a delight. The burrata was so well balanced with the accompanying tomato, the tuna was so juicy and well seared, and the lemon sorbet had me dreaming of lemons for hours after. The food is genuinely worth the price point! If you care though, the restaurant is VERY plain. There is very little personality in the decor, and aside from some unconventional chairs and a tile floor by the bar, nothing really sticks out as pleasing to the eye. I chose this restaurant for Valentine's Day to have a romantic, intimate atmosphere, and the vibe was giving summer camp lunch. The floor plan is very open and super grey, with plain wood tables. Even the servers were in very casual clothing. Any other night this would have been fine, but for Valentine's Day, I wish I had picked something more romantic. Overall I really enjoyed the food here and will for sure be back, just not for any special occasions.

    My family and I went to LouVino to celebrate my mother in law's birthday…read more LouVino is a bit of Louisville staple. It's a good place to get food with a bit of a Southern edge, plus a good wine list (hence the name) and cocktails. And our meal was good. Everyone found something for them on the menu, even the kids. I got the House Pappardelle Pasta, made with wild boar ragout, confit red pearl onions, roasted garlic whipped ricotta and shaved parmesan. I got a glass of wine too. I'm also a fan of their Louisville-themed wine flights, though it would be fun to see these updated. Our server was pleasant, and we were able to easily book a reservation on their site. LouVino is a good option for a dinner party.

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    LouVino Douglass Hills
    Chorizo burrito (front) Fried Chicken Tacos (back)
    Chorizo burrito (front) Fried Chicken Tacos (back)
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    211 Clover Lane

    211 Clover Lane

    4.1
    (89 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Absolutely blown away by 211 Clover Lane. It's a hidden gem for sure; you could be in the parking…read morelot and not see it. It's in an old house, but it has a classy, elevated feel. The outdoor patio is breathtaking! So much greenery--it does not feel like you're in Kentucky. They've been around for 40+ years!! Our waitress was fantastic. Super helpful with the menu, prompt, and friendly. She recommended perfect wines based on our preferences and meal. Now for the food. Everything was perfectly executed. Nothing lacked flavor and presentation was beautiful. Their house chips with caviar are actually amazing! I could eat a whole plate of these. Loved the beets and fried green tomatoes too! The scallop entree was the best scallop dish I've ever had! The couscous side was perfect with it. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and the chicken was well seasoned. Desserts were great too! They make many of them in house. I'm a sucker for key lime pie and theirs was a 10/10. The chocolate cake, praline cake, and pot de creme were wonderful. If I had to pick a favorite from each category it would be caviar chips, scallops, and key lime pie! You have to check this place out! I only wish I knew about it sooner.

    Went on a Sunday night and had a reservation and was seated prompted. Plenty of parking available…read morein their parking lot. They have a limited menu with appetizers and entrees. Didn't see any side or a la crate items or a kids menu (to order for our toddler we took with us). Apps range from $18-$30. Entrees range from $40-80+. Drinks range from $14-$20. Enjoyed our app of the crab salad and then entree of the veal scallopini pasta (lots of flavor). Attentive staff throughout the nap. Did notice that the demographic of the patrons looked to be about aged 50+ at almost every table. Would definitely come back for service and food, but it is very expensive.

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    Halibut, whipped potatoes, wilted spinach, beurre blanc and caper sauce. Amazing. Glass of chilled Reisling. Sauce perfect. Delightful.
    Halibut, whipped potatoes, wilted spinach, beurre blanc and caper sauce. Amazing. Glass of chilled Reisling. Sauce perfect. Delightful.
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    Steak & Bourbon

    Steak & Bourbon

    4.4
    (480 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    I ate here a couple of nights ago and I was really in the mood for a great burger, because I'm a…read moreburger girl after all. I decided to order my burger with just onions, mushrooms and asked for bearnaise on the side. Oh my gosh, if heaven had a kitchen it would be at Steak and Bourbon!!! This was hands down the absolute best burger I have had in my entire 55 years!! It was juicy, fresh, full of amazing flavor and the bun had the perfect consistency, not too hard or too soft, it never fell apart! ! The onions I could have eaten by themselves, that's how delicious they were. If you want a regular burger go anywhere else but if you want exceptional and the best burger of your entire life and the most heavenly burger on earth, eat at Steak and Bourbon! It was so amazing I could hardly speak... days later I'm still thinking about it and I'm already planning to go back!! If I could give them 10 stars I absolutely would! Thank you Steak and Bourbon this was a grand slam!!

    Pros: Outstanding filet cooked perfectly medium-rare…read moreLoved the rolls with tallow candle Excellent service Loved the au gratin potatoes Delicious Caesar salad - the dressing was perfect Cons: Way too dark inside; I could barely read the small print menu Wish they had a smaller ribeye. The smallest size is 24 ounces unless you want medallions with other cuts Pro tip: Love this location cause it is in the burbs versus driving downtown. Make a reservation here!

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    Clean AF
    Vanilla cream cake
    Vanilla cream cake
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    The Capital Grille - steak - Updated July 2026

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