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    The Capital Grille

    4.1 (805 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE CAPITAL GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Wedge Salad and Butternut Squash Soup
    Randy R.

    What went well at Capital Grille? How about everything! Service was 5 star, very attentive, helpful when we had questions about a particular menu item, and provided great suggestions. We didn't have any extend waits between the appetizers, main course, and desserts as may have been expected on a very crowded Saturday night. The most important part of a great steak dinner is that it's cooked to the temperature you requested, they cooked both our steaks to perfection. The old saying, "you get what you pay for", is applied in the positive for our visit to the Philadelphia Capital Grille.

    Ray M.

    As always, as great experience here. The staff are amazing! Very professional and welcoming. Sever, Janelle was very accommodating and made the experience top notch! I certainly hope to have her as my server again. My surf and turf was simply the best! Large succulent lobster tail accompanied by a perfectly cooked Gorgonzola crusted T-bone steak. My Caesar salad was delicious! Don't sleep on the amazing bread basket! I couldn't help my self devour it! Even though I'm not really eating a lot of carbs lately. I really need to start adding Capital Grille back into my restaurant rotation again. I've missed it!

    Happy anniversary from Seydou Kane (Kane) to us...

    We celebrated our anniversary, and could not be more grateful to our primary server Seydou Kane ("Kane") for his perfect advice, service, and sincerity in wishing us well. I'm certain Kane is supported by Maribel and others - but I'm certain he made the extra effort to ensure our anniversary dinner was perfect. Filet and Dry Aged NY Strip served perfectly... advice on wine and beverage spot on. We look forward to visiting again - hopefully with Kane!

    Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails
    EJ J.

    Our hotel wasn't too far from this Capital Grille, so we decided to give it a shot before heading to Lincoln Financial Stadium. As we walked in the restaurant was nice, clean and empty. So, we decided to just grab a seat in the bar area at the high chairs and table tops. The game was on so it was perfect for us to grab a bite, chill for a minute and then head out. Our waitress was very nice, attentive with making sure our drinks were refilled and asking if everything was ok. I didn't want to get too full because I wanted to try some cheesesteaks later. So, I went with the crabcake appetizer and the seared tenderloin with butter poached lobster tails. When the food first arrived, I thought it wasn't going to be enough because the tenderloins and lobsters were very small, almost bite size. However, those little things were filling! Anyway, the food was good but it was a bit pricey for the small amount that I had. I understand it's a steakhouse so it will be more on the higher side but it wasn't anything you can't get from another steakhouse. I would probably go again if back in the area. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

    Filet Mignon 10oz
    Jennifer K.

    I had an amazing experience at Capital Grill. It was my first time and I came here for New Year's Eve and to celebrate my birthday. Had the filet mignon which was done to perfection. The lobster bisque was amazing and Caesar salad was great. The waitress and service were up par and excellent. Loved the drinks. Enjoyed the vibes. They gave me a free dessert and free shot which I very much appreciated. Highly recommend. Will come again.

    Steak
    Hanniah N.

    Very high end ambiance. Service is high end and accommodating. Truffle fries are my absolute favorite at this restaurant!!!

    Kona Espresso Martini Coconut Cream Pie
    Danielle A.

    Stopped for drinks & dessert while on vacation and the coconut cream pie and espresso martini here were fantastic! They had the Phillies game on and I loved the bar here. Love that the capital grille brand is consistent with whatever location you go to.

    Huge wedge salad
    Joseph B.

    Warm, low lighting and inviting atmosphere with attentive, engaging service. 4 minute walk from the Residence Inn Philly Center City. The wedge salad is a meal, with exceptional bacon chunks and blue cheese crumbles (if you want them... I do!). More than acceptable house cab. I'll be back.

    Lobster bisque
    David M.

    We stopped in at The Capitol Grille for some light snacks on an early Sunday afternoon. We sat in the bar area which is open seating. They have high table top seating and didn't have to have a reservation. We got an order of their scallops and crab cake. Both were really delicious the crab cake is decent size and can be shared between two people. It came with an excellent purse sauce. You got about six scallops and they were served with some rice on the side. Then I also got their lobster bisque soup. This is a great place to have a nice meal and enjoy yourself for a special occasion with friendly staff.

    Chris C.

    Excellent dinner at a business event downtown. Service was excellent, had nice wine, and the appetizers and steak were top notch as well! One slight comment, the waiter was not sure where the oysters were from, is oyster snobs want to know! Had the filet with Bearnaise on the side!

    Kate F.

    We took 8 colleagues to The Capital Grill for a work dinner. A group of 8 can be loud so they seated us away from any other groups. It was a Monday night, not crowded, and it took them 15-20 minutes to prepare a table for us, which seemed a bit excessive. When seated they let us know there would be an automatic 18% gratuity because of the size of our party. The waiter we had a was a disaster, and now I wonder if they gave him our table knowing full well he would get a good tip regardless of the level of service we received. He missed people while taking orders, took incorrect orders, brought the wrong drinks, appetizers, and, entrees, forgot peoples drinks altogether, and didn't clear anything from the table. We ended up stacking plates on the front edge of the table until they were so precarious he finally removed them. He also brought things we didn't order, and upon being told "we did t order that" he would look around, shrug, and leave it anyway. Some of those things we were charged for and some we were not. The appetizers were excellent, and the entrees were good. The sides were solid and the desserts were hot or miss. Overall the cocktails were good, and they have an extensive selection of both cocktails and wine. This is a higher end restaurant using good ingredients, so I would expect the food to be excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal overall and felt the portions were generous. Food: 5/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 3/5

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    Ask the Community - The Capital Grille

    Is there valet parking?

    I believe there is, but we did not use it.

    What's the name of the dining room that's on the other side of the back wall of the bar?

    Marion Anderson room or Chestnut Room

    Is there a dress code and is it enforced?

    No. I don't remember there being a dress code, but dress casual. You will feel very out of place if you don't. It's an upscale restaurant and most of the customers are businessmen in suits

    Do I need a reservation?

    I would definitely recommend having a reservation, especially if you're going for dinner. It's a great restaurant, enjoy!

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    Enswell

    Enswell

    4.3
    (125 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    My family and I got breakfast at Enswell during our stay in Philadelphia. This swanky, hip place…read moreoffers up elevated tasty food and superb service in an exquisitely decorated, albeit small, cafe. We braved negative degree weather for the roughly 10 minute walk from our hotel. We walked in at a good time. This is the type of place where a reservation for breakfast would be required. We were sat immediately. The dining area is tight. A green velvet bench, marble tables, metal chairs, all packed into a small area. You could very well have your butt brush over the table of the patrons next to you if you have to get up for any reason. It's tight. Our server was around quickly. He was super friendly and kept things conversational, light and sophisticated. My wife ordered an iced latte, I had their hot drip coffee. For a starter, we had to try the cinnamon knot bread. While it wasn't what we were expecting, it was good. Although, we wouldn't order again. The bread is presented as a small loaf, room temperature with a cold cream cheese icing drizzled over top. The bread had a mild cinnamon flavor and was dry. It lacked the sweet, moist dough you expect from a cinnamon bread. My wife ordered the French style omelet. This had gruyere cheese and chives. Beautifully plated, perfectly cooked and the taste was spot on. It was good enough to forget that she paid $21 for just an omelet, no meat, no sides. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. Pretty standard here. The eggs had bright orange yolks which is common for farm fresh eggs. The "coffee" hollandaise didn't come across with a coffee flavor but it was rich and went well with the ham and English muffins. One thing that stuck with me was their drip coffee. Not sure if it has been a while since I had a light roast but the Rival Bros. Revolver coffee was so good, I got a bag of whole beans to bring back home with me. I may even order it again online. Enswell succeeded on all fronts. The ambiance and service was great. The decor, impeccable. The food, thoughtful and tasty. The details from the silverware to the plates added to the experience. We would come back.

    So cute inside!! We came here for happy hour and the weird gelato pairings they were doing this…read moremonth. I sampled the gelato, but stuck with cookies and cream which was delicious!! The crab fries and garlic bread are no skips. I hope to come back to try more food! We were lucky to get a table, the hostess was really nice and even found us outside to let us know we could make it! It does get really busy so I felt a bit rushed out but it was all good.

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    Coffee bar.
    Coffee bar.
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    Barcelona Wine Bar Passyunk

    4.4
    (921 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    fun spot for drinks & tapas!…read more i don't usually like chains, but i can appreciate barcelona wine bar for its good vibes! if it was closer, i could definitely see myself here more with the girls in the summer. i came here with some friends before a noah kahan show due to its proximity to the BSL, and it was a good time! my favorite dish we had was the patatas bravas -- they were so good that i put in a second order. i can appreciate a good charcuterie board, but the other tapas we had weren't very memorable. i wanted to try the paella here, but ended up passing since our waiter told us that they take a while to prepare. in retrospect, i'm glad i didn't order the paella, the table next to us got one and it did not look very impressive. i wouldn't say the food here is particularly memorable (other than the patatas bravas lol), but i think you come for the vibes. my friend said that service is notably good as well, though it was a bit slow when we were there. we probably wouldn't have minded the slow service if we didn't have a concert to catch. overall, a solid spot!

    Patatas bravas (Salsa Brava, Garlic Aioli) $8.5 - was afraid this might be too salty but it wasn't…read more The aioli was good to dip the bread in as well Rainbow trout (Basil Purée, Aleppo Pepper) $14 - favorite! The basil puree was light but flavorful. The trout was soft, easy to cut, could eat a whole thing myself Chicken thigh (Aji Verde) $10.5 - a little difficult to cut but not bad. Wouldn't mind ordering again but would likely try something else since there's so many options Moruno lamb loin (Asparagus Purée) $14.5 - least favorite. Difficult to cut. A little oily Spiced beef empanadas (Red Pepper Sauce) $8.5 - a little spice, soft, not greasy. Red pepper sauce was the best part of this. Would get again Albondigas (Spiced Meatballs in Jamón-Tomato Sauce) $9.5 - soft, sauce good to dip in the bread One of the managers stopped by our table to check how everything was. We appreciate that he came down to our eye level to talk to us. Little things like that makes a big difference.

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    Amazing butternut squash with pistachio.
    Amazing butternut squash with pistachio.
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    Alimentari

    4.5
    (58 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    What an adorable hidden gem! We have been wanting to come here, but they are open limited days and…read morehours. Right now, just Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 5 to 7 PM. We came in on this Wednesday for the sips happy hour and it was wonderful. They have $7 cocktails and spritzes, $6 wine and $5 beer. Each had a couple drinks, the Hugo spritz, Limoncello lemon drop, had the Gruner Veltliner - all really good, We also had an order of the bruschetta, which was ok, and the arancini which was one of the best I've had! Creamy inside and delicious sauce. Love this place and will definitely return!

    The vibes were great in here. It really feels like welcoming and fresh. The service was great. I…read morewent as the first stop on my Birthday happy hour crawl. My party had a great time. This place is great for large parties as you can order individually at the counter, and it's seat yourself. As I mentioned, it was my birthday and the employees working really made me feel spacial. They were so sweet the entire time we were there, and they were on top of everything the entire time. They even gave me a free glass of wine!! The food was lovely, and I'd know since we ordered everything off the HH food menu. Even though some of the items I didn't like, I could still tell the quality of the ingredients. The focaccia and polenta fries were my favorites!! They reasons this isn't a perfect five for me is because the HH menu is pretty limited. Also, I've tried to come to Alimentary before, and it just didn't work out. As in the restaurant wasn't available to the public due to a private party. Also, it's quite literally just an hour long and only runs during the week.

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    Cheese Board, Polenta Fries
    Cheese Board, Polenta Fries
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    Solar Myth

    Solar Myth

    4.3
    (25 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Ok! This place was so unexpected! Was a former dive bar but now is a coffee shop by morning and…read morewine bar by afternoon/evening. The bartenders are so knowledgeable about the wines and I'm excited to go back. Great music selection playing. Just a very laid back place to be. I also learned that they have 20% champagne bottles on Sundays!

    Probably one of my favorite spots we explored in Philly! It's a little isolated from other popular…read moreplaces but worth the trek. I love the fact that they kept the original signage from the bar that was here before. The inside is full of character and charm. They serve coffee and pastries during the day and natural wine at night. They also have a music venue in the back with shows happening all throughout the month. They have a huge vinyl collection and only play vinyl while you sip and enjoy. This particular day, a few folks were working remote from the cafe tables. We were on vacation and decided to drink some wine. The bartender was so friendly and allowed us to try a few really unique selections. They had natural wine from Uruguay, South Africa, and plenty of other places. The South African wines were probably some of my favorite -- sooo unique and like nothing I've tried before. They also have a small bottle shop where you can make purchases for takeaway, which we ended up doing ourselves. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot to anyone who's a fan of coffee, natural wine, or vinyl!

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    Vinyl Section
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    The stage
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