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    The Capital Grille

    4.4 (83 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Sarra G.

    Nice upscale restaurant, lots of seating, very nice staff. The food was delicious and so were the drinks and wine. Our first server wasn't great but they were quick to reassign us to a wonderful young lady that was great! Parking is ample but they also offer valet.

    Renee J.

    I was excited to try the Capital Grille in San Antonio as it is relatively new. I had a perfectly cooked NY strip steak that was melt in your mouth, cooked to perfection paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon wine and the flourless chocolate espresso cake for dessert. I highly recommend the bread service because the variety of fresh breads they offer are so good! The service was perfection as you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber and the dining area as well as the bar area are beautifully decorated with a warm old world style decor.

    Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Mango and Sriracha
    Reese S.

    I am traveling this week and am absolutely delighted that I came in for dinner. The bar was not busy and my server Brodney was absolutely wonderful. He confirmed my choices and made my small adjustments with zero fuss. The Tuna Tartar was absolutely the best dish. A great balance of fresh tuna, sweetness from the mango, with a slight spice from the Sriracha. This dish was perfectly prepared and plated. I also loved my salad and the scallops were such a nice pairing. Still thinking about it. I also loved their wine list and was happy to see many of my favorites available even for just a glass. Stop in if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed!

    Sea bass
    Katt A.

    We had Valentine's Day lunch at The Capital Grille and the staff truly made it so special. Our waiter Samuel A. was absolutely top-tier ,attentive, professional, and made the whole experience feel elevated. The GM Chris also went above and beyond, and another manager (didn't catch his name) even let me taste the lobster bisque, which was amazing. The food was perfect. My sea bass was delicious, my fiancé's steak was cooked perfectly, and we loved the spinach salad and calamari. The Capital Grille is such a classic spot where you're treated like a genuinely appreciated guest. We'll definitely be back!

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

    Amazing steakhouse. Honestly one of the best ones I've been to! The service was upmost tier and extremely attentive. Wine selection was amazing, the reds were great. You gotta get the seafood tower, worth it! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The lobster mac n cheese, had to order a second. We did get a room, it was quiet and spacious. Lovely jazz music. Had a spectacular time!

    Smoked salmon bite
    Staci A.

    Just WOW! Loved everything about this place! Music was a good level and the lights were moody... It was my birthday dinner, but I never tell restaurants that. I read on a FB post that they'll give you champagne and a dessert for celebrations, so keep that in mind! The service was outstanding! I'm so sorry I didn't get our server's name. When we raved about our dinner, the server told the Chef and he came out to chat with us...He also signed a little thank you note on our to go bag. Fantastic job, Chef DJ! They bring out an assorted bread basket to begin, along with a little smoked salmon bite. We ordered Ribeye, Scallops with Lobster Asparagus Risotto, Lobster Bisque and Creamed Spinach. The Ribeye, Bisque and Spinach were some of the best we've EVER had...delicious and such a treat! I loved my Scallops and Risotto, as well. They have a lovely wine list. They recommend business casual dress, to keep with the upscale vibe. They have a great happy hour M-F, 3-6, with a selection of small plates and drinks.

    The Capital Grille Cobb Salad with Sliced Tenderloin and Mustard Dressing
    Norma D.

    Always! Always! Always! The best service. Celebrated a birthday here and the staff as always were so great and accommodating. Had the French Onion soup and Steak Cobb Salad! Everything was perfect. The steak done exactly how I like it Rare! Our server was Madison, she was amazing. The manager David, came by and checked on our table and was super friendly. If you're looking for good food and great service you have to come by. I understand they'll be having a Capital Hour that sounds amazing. I wish I lived closer to one of their restaurants so that I could try it.

    Mocktail
    Ruthie W.

    My dear neighbor and friend, Michele, took me out for a birthday dinner. We tried @thecapitalgrille for the first time. I had a mocktail and Michele had red wine. For the entree, Michele asked if they served an 8-ounce filet instead of 10-ounce and they made it happen. I had the Pan Seared Sea Bass and that was perfection. Michele enjoyed a side of sauteed spinach. We were served a complimentary dessert of the cheesecake and flourless espresso chocolate cake. Both so decadent! Everything was fantastic!

    Christine V.

    Enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Capital Grille with my loves--my sister and brother-in-law. Delicious food, exceptional service, and the best company. Grateful for these moments together.

    Wedge salad
    Paul P.

    Finally, San Antonio has earned the presence of Capital Grille! I was introduced to Capital Grille in 2008 in Vegas and have been to locations in Manhattan and Houston and tonight's experience met my expectations. Tonight we were a party of 7 celebrating a birthday and we had the elevated signature experience that no other place can match. From Valeria who answered the phone with a last minute reservation change, accomodating my request. To Amato our server and David a manager who greeted our table, and several other employees who kept our drinks filled, I am very pleased to say that we had a memorable experience! Everyone who works there carries themselves with dignity and very tidy appearance and cordial manners! Great job Captal Grille!

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    Mirna P.

    Came in to celebrate my kids back to school / college with a nice dinner!! Basket of complimentary bread. The large saltine crackers will just make you thirsty-no taste-no point-we did not eat them. The raisin bread was delicious but my favorite was the ONION BREAD OMGGGGGG We ordered the following: Appetizer: Tuna Tar Tar sooo yummy - just please add more crackers I only counted 5 half cut crackers. I asked for more and our server literally took about 15 min to bring back 3 half broken crackers. It was a joke. Don't be stingy. Main: Kona Crusted - Yummy Filet 8oz x2 - Yummy Ribeye w mushrooms -Yummy Sides Sharable: Mushrooms - Not much flavor bland Lobster Mac & Cheese - it should be labeled for 1 because it's such a small portion. I counted maybe 4 small pieces of lobster. Not enough for family of 4. Truffle Fries - nothing to brag about...basic fries w Parmesan cheese on top and maybe a hint of truffle Wine: Flowers Pinot Noir x2 Sparkling Water x4 Overall, it was a good dinner. We know it's still a soft opening but not sure if it can get better. Our server was very timid, took forever to bring back what we asked and forgot to pack onion bread to take home w our leftovers. When we had arrived we asked our server about the security boxes with wines in them. He explained you can "rent a wine box," but you would have to buy at least 3 wines from the establishment and they'll be happy to open a bottle(s) when you have a dine in dinner. Additionally, he said it's $1,000 fee to rent the box and to put your name so everyone can see who it belongs to. Exclusivity- I get it. We were interested so he called the sales rep to throw us the pitch. The sales rep then told us a different story- that we had to buy a minimum of 6 bottles and we get 15% each bottle plus the $1,000 fee. Before we left, nobody followed up on our interest. Again, the steakhouse is good but there are other steakhouses with more bang for your buck and much tastier food in my opinion. Family of 4 total of about $675.00

    Sylvia A.

    The long awaited arrival of The Capital Grille to San Antonio has arrived. Tonight was opening night and everything was perfection. As we drove up to valet (complimentary) we we're immediately greeted by Marco. We then entered the restaurant and were greeted by the entire host staff. Our waiter Jeremy was very attentive throughout our visit. I absolutely love a restaurant with amazing service and The Capital Grille did just that tonight. The tuna tartare with avocado, mango, & sriracha was excellent, very fresh and packed with flavor The wedge salad was delicious and the smoked bacon on top was perfection Both of our steaks were seasoned beautifully and cooked perfectly Definitely get the lobster mac & cheese & the creamed corn with bacon.. both were excellent And last DESSERT the coconut cream pie ... soo delicious Highly recommend making reservations and giving them a try. Such a beautiful restaurant, very welcoming. Welcome to San Antonio

    Neat atmosphere very open, quiet and comfortable with some large private meeting rooms available
    Ray T.

    Excellent fresh food, fast service and great atmosphere! Their first lunch here today! We had a great lunch and saw the old manager from Eddie V's here, Chris. He had things rocking today and the place was full and very busy! They started us w some fresh bread w the best butter ever! Then we had the lunch plates of my clam chowder, my wifes salad, our entree of salmon w couscous and a super great helping of delicious coconut pie. As u can see i did not have to request more whipped cream! Lol. We loved it all plus tjey had TX paintings on the walls including Oilers Coach Bum Phillips! What a place! Although, no HH announced yet ;)

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    Ask the Community - The Capital Grille

    Is nice jeans and and shirt acceptable?

    I am not sure. However when we went there for lunch during the week everyone was dressed business casual.

    What is the dress code?

    Business casual; a nice elegant feel; It's a classy place.

    Do they have a bread service?

    Not necessarily however they offer a variety in the basket the bring out.

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    Vino Grotta

    4.7
    (40 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    We enjoyed this restaurant so much we went twice in one week and brought friends on the second…read morevisit. It is a beautiful venue, nicely appointed with booths, tables, and a huge gorgeous bar. Their happy hour is one of the best in town. The food is so delicious (we especially love the red pepper soup!). The wine selection is huge! Finally, the service is top notch. Both Tiffany and Heather are great, and the owner Kim is so engaging! You feel welcome the second you come through the door and you can tell a lot of love went into the restaurant's creation. I will say the Sunday all day happy hour and trivia game is a bit too crowded and noisy for me. So I'll stick to the other evenings in the future. And I'm gonna tell all my friends about this great place!

    Great place to enjoy wine. We did go early, so it was quiet, but they said it gets a little louder…read moreas the day goes on. They have trivia and other activities. The place is a good size with inside and outside seating. They have nice alcove booths that fit a good amount of people. We made reservations for first Sunday brunch. Currently they only offer brunch the first Sunday of the month. They have an extensive wine menu and do have wine based cocktails and mimosas. On Sundays they have happy hour all day. I had she zucchini fries. The serving was big enough to share. It came with a side of marinara. For my meal, I had the avocado toast with poached eggs. The avocado has just the right amount of lime. It came with a hash brown patty. The hashbrown patty was just ok. For dessert, we shared the pancakes. They were sooooo good. Definitely full of butter, but not complaints from us. I had the pink label Rose. It was good and a great price as it was on their special menu of opened bottles. Parking is available on site, but shared with the other businesses

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    Beautiful bar... People enjoying conversation and beautiful wine.
    Beautiful bar... People enjoying conversation and beautiful wine.
    Seasonal salad... Not a lot of dressing... But the ingredients carried the flavor of the show. My dining companion truly enjoyed.
    Seasonal salad... Not a lot of dressing... But the ingredients carried the flavor of the show. My dining companion truly enjoyed.
    Well, priced pours of open bottled wine. Live lifestyles of the rich and famous at a reasonable price.

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    Well, priced pours of open bottled wine. Live lifestyles of the rich and famous at a reasonable price.
    The Sicilian Butcher

    The Sicilian Butcher

    4.2
    (195 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    We chose The Sicilian Butcher to celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary and it proved to be a…read morewonderful experience. The vibe is relaxed and the dining room is trendy. Well decorated, comfortable and great service. It's the kind of place that could range from casual to dressing up and still feel at ease. The Calamari was tasty and was a good way to get the taste buds fired up. After sharing a salad, I went with the Lasagna. It was a 10 layer recipe and was absolutely delicious. The layers were so thin and light it allowed the flavors of the sauce to shine. Definitely my favorite dish of the night and possibly the most enjoyable lasagna I've had. Pasta is always a hard choice for me to make, but the reward to carb ratio was worth it tonight. Wifey went with the Amalfi Gold plate. Eggplant noodles with shrimp. Another winner selection. No celebration is ever complete without dessert. The Cannoli pastry was flaky and the filling was sweet. We did not realize that the restaurant has a separate dessert bar so we will also come back just to indulge in a late night snack.

    Where do you even start on perfection? To begin with we have the heirloom burrata salad and I…read moretruly have never tasted anything more fresh and perfect for a hot Texas day. We had the chicken and the pasta with the fried zucchini. Both were absolutely exceptional. The star of my day was the Sicillano drink. Smoked with white oak. Don't let that scare you if you don't like smoked drinks. I don't typically either however this was spectacular. I will be returning with my entire group of family, friends, relatives, and people I don't even know who I hail off the street to come eat with me. It was truly a pleasure. I also have the melon drink and that was wonderful.

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    Cannoli Ferris Wheel
    Cannoli Ferris Wheel
    Grilled ciabatta bread
    Grilled ciabatta bread
    Meatball Ferris Wheel

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    Meatball Ferris Wheel
    Yard House

    Yard House

    3.7
    (768 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Great place! Yard House is the perfect combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a…read morevibrant atmosphere. The menu is very diverse -- from burgers to seafood -- and everything I tried was really tasty. I especially want to highlight their huge beer selection. They even have classic German Hefeweizen, which was fresh and perfectly served -- a great choice if you enjoy quality wheat beer. The atmosphere is lively and enjoyable, making it a great spot for both hanging out with friends and having a family dinner. Service was fast and attentive, and the food came out quickly even though the restaurant was busy. I'll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!

    I always give credit where it's due, but unfortunately this experience fell well below…read moreexpectations. We were celebrating a birthday, and what should have been a special evening turned into a frustrating experience because of the service. Our server was rude and dismissive throughout the meal. I understand everyone has off days, and normally I would leave it at that. However, what was even more disappointing was the manager's response when I brought up the issue. Rather than taking the concern seriously and making any effort to improve the situation, he seemed more amused than concerned. The server's name started with an "R," which may help identify her. I do have her full name now. More importantly, management should determine which manager was working on July 20 around 7:15 PM because the lack of professionalism from both the server and the manager reflects a much larger customer service problem. Looking at the restaurant's ratings, it's hard to believe this was an isolated incident. The manager's reaction made it clear why so many guests leave disappointed. Good restaurants know that service recovery matters just as much as the meal itself. A sincere apology and an effort to correct the issue would have gone a long way. I hope ownership takes this feedback seriously and provides additional customer service training. Guests spend their hard-earned money here and should feel valued, especially when celebrating important occasions.

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    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.
    Tiu Steppi's Osteria

    Tiu Steppi's Osteria

    4.1
    (939 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Saturday night for a family dinner and had a wonderful experience. We started with…read morethe roasted artichoke appetizer, which was a huge hit. It was served with flatbread for dipping, and the lemon butter sauce was absolutely delicious. I followed our server's recommendation and ordered the Chicken Napoletana for my entrée. In all seriousness, it was one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. The balance of flavors, the sauce, and the overall execution were perfect. I would absolutely come back just to order this dish again. We also had the pizza and spaghetti with meatballs, and both were delicious. The bread deserves a special mention as well- 10/10. I found this restaurant while visiting San Antonio and wanted to avoid dining near the River Walk, so I followed an article that listed it as the best authentic Italian restaurant in the city. After eating here, I completely agree with that assessment. Overall, this was an outstanding meal and a place I would gladly recommend to anyone looking for excellent Italian food in San Antonio.

    Service was great Ambiance was very laid back and…read morecalming... nice atmosphere... Food was ok ... my pizza was more soft than im use to... a little on the sweeter side as well ... over all it was descent. The bread was less to be desired. I saw pizza was the cheapest thing I saw about 15.00 and their drinks were $4.00

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    Tiu Steppi's Osteria
    Tui Steppi's Toast (French Toast with Caramelized Fruit and Ricotta).
    Tui Steppi's Toast (French Toast with Caramelized Fruit and Ricotta).
    Red Sangria

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    Red Sangria

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