My absolute favorite steakhouse is Sarasota and they only way I can bribe my boyfriend to go shopping with me! LOL The service is always immaculate. The drinks are on point. The ambiance is quiet elegance. You can go there on a first date, anniversary, birthday, or before you drop from shopping! You will not be disappointed! read more

Capital Grille has become a special family lunch spot for us--we've been at least a dozen times, and it never disappoints. We always go for our favorite: the Mini Tenderloin Sandwiches with mushrooms and herb cheese--absolutely delicious every time. We also love going during Taste of UTC so we can enjoy the lobster bisque as an appetizer, which is honestly one of the best in the Tampa area (and we've tried quite a few!). The service is always amazing. read more

It's amazing that locations can vary as much as this one. We hadn't been to this location in a year we will drive extra to go to the Fort Myers one and Jordan our bartender there is fabulous knowledgeable and the food is always perfect. This location that can't even serve a good bread basket! My husband's steak was undercooked, my friend's steaks was overcooked. The bread was cold and stale and the sale roll is different than every other position from here to Michigan! The au gratin was dry and sucked. The service was more like an Outback level experience not one of a high end steakhouse. Spent $600 not including tip and I can say it wasn't worth 1/2 of that. Won't be back read more

Great atmosphere for a date night. Our waitress, Amanda was so attentive and thorough in explaining menu choices and providing excellent service. The food was delicious. My chef's choice filet was cooked to perfection and so delicious. The à la carte sides from the lobster mac and cheese, creamed spinach , asparagus and shrimp were all very good. Our drinks were on point. They have an excellent choice of wines as well. There is a happy hour menu in the bar area that offers so many choices. We ordered the lamb chops and grilled shrimp both were delicious. Everything from start to finish was perfect. We loved the fact that this is a quality restaurant with a dress code. It's always fun to dress up and see others do the same. We loved the convenience of the valet out front. The staff from hostess and waiters to manager were pleasant and attentive. An enjoyable night out for sure. We will be back. read more

What a beautiful experience at The Capital Grill! We went to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. They honored our special day the moment we walked in, with a warm greeting and anniversary wishes and with decor and a card at our table. Our server Anna was wonderful! She was very attentive and checked on us consistently. The food was wonderful!! The ribeye with the Gorgonzola crust was so flavorful. Almost too much but it was easy to push a bit off and enjoy. The Kona NY strip was another delicious steak. The Brussels are amazing! Get them! The dessert was such a special treat as a gift for our anniversary. I really appreciate the amazing service here. Will be back! read more

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My girlfriend and I came here for appetizers and desserts. Everything was designed superbly. The service was great when he came by but he did have 6 tables so I'll give him a break. They do have great steaks so if you like steaks come here. read more

incredible lunch - sat at the bar and had excellent service. this meal was unforgettable- cannot wait to return and try the burger with no bun like i saw someone else having as well! always a nice quiet place to enjoy a relaxing meal. read more

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This is our go to spot for special occasions because they treat you like royalty. I had a great Birthday dinner with my wife and great friends. The service and food were outstanding as always. Our table near the open kitchen was perfect to enjoy a great meal. Well done TCG! read more

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Always a great meal ! service quality is always being outstanding and spot on ! one of my favorite is the Ribeye Steak with sautéed spinach. Capital Grille is also a very welcoming Atmosphere and the server are very knowledgeable and very friendly. Enjoy dining and lunch . Capital has an incredible cocktail bar highly recommended thank you Capital grille read more

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We recently had lunch here with our financial advisor for a business meeting, and it was an excellent choice. We requested a circular booth, which provided great privacy and was perfect for conversation. Our waiter was outstanding-professional, attentive and very aware of when to step in and when to give us space. We all started with a bowl of New England clam chowder, which was loaded with clams and wonderfully rich and creamy. The menu fits the upscale decor perfectly and the food overall is top notch. I ordered the burger and loved it-especially the caramelized onions, which added a sweet flavorful touch to a juicy, satisfying burger. The guys ordered steaks, and everything was cooked perfectly. The Capital Grill is definitely expensive, however it is well worth it. This was one of the best lunches I've had in a while, and the service was excellent. Everything was timed perfectly, with soup arriving first and entrees following seamlessly. Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for dinner, though you probably will be able to walk in for lunch. Located in a complex with other restaurants and shops, with plenty of free parking close to the entrance. An outstanding choice, especially for a business lunch. read more

Food is exceptional. Clam Chowder A++ Roasted Chicken with mushroom risotto and asparagus A++. Steak Frites. Fries in duck fat (outrageously delicious). A++ Overall, A+++++++++++ as always. We are from Boston and love our Capital Grille. Sarasota Capital Grille Phenomenal! read more

When my wife and I went into the Capitol Grille on Sarasota, we were greeted, but not so warmly or welcomely by the receptionist. She took us to our seat and our waiter came over again. I don't know what it is about that place, but he was not friendly either. He never broke a straight face. Never smiled never really greeted us in the way you would expect from a four or five star restaurant. We ordered our meals and they were low to mediocre at best. My wife's steak was probably 640% grizzle. And only warm when she got it. My meal was OK but the chicken fillet was about the size of a hockey puck which seem small to me. Overall, very poor experience and we will not be going back. If I could give it a zero star rating I would. read more

A very pleasant experience, food, staff, atmosphere. The only drawback is the price, but it was really outstanding.

Steaks not good quality. Ordered truffle fries & there was no truffle in them. Told my server, who talked to the manager & the manager said he didn't care!!!!! Talk about unprofessional!!! Worst steakhouse in Sarasota. Even Outback is better , (& half the price ) This place really sucks. read more

The Capital Grille is worth every penny you spend there. They cook their burgers and steaks perfectly, and the service is always top notch. Every single server knows the menu frontwards and backwards, and they will help you figure out what you would enjoy the most. Our most recent server was Daniel, and he is awesome. My wife and I had a rare moment where we craved the same thing for dinner- we both wanted a juicy cheeseburger. Well, The Capital Grille was right nearby and we stopped in, knowing the burgers are awesome there as I have eaten there several times, at other locations. Well, we were both a little bummed to see that burgers are not on the dinner menu, so my wife asked if that was the case and Daniel said "They're not on the dinner menu, but of course we can make you some burgers". The burgers came out and my wife's was cooked (well done) to her delight, and mine (rare) to mine! The steaks are always great at CG and it's a great place for a special dinner out with friends, or a business lunch, etc. You cannot go wrong with the Capital Grille, and if you visit the Sarasota location, ask for Daniel, he is awesome. read more

My mother has been enduring some medical treatments so as a special treat we went to the Sarasota Ballet and then out to a mid-afternoon lunch at one of her favorite restaurants, the Capital Grille. She was specifically craving their Wagyu beef burger with the Duckhorn wine pairing. This is a special available in the lounge. We were thrilled that there was a lowered seating for two in the bar area, which was just right for her to be able to sit and enjoy the meal. The main attendant, Salvatore, was wonderfully friendly and attentive. His two helpers were equally nice. They made sure my mom felt special and cared for. Mom had the Wagyu beef burger with fries, while I had the salmon with green beans. Both dishes were cooked beautifully. The staff was attentive without being intrusive. It was a perfect afternoon out which will be remembered fondly. Many thanks to the staff for being so wonderful. read more

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I usually don't go to chain restaurants but they caught my eye with a burger n wine pairing. So good we went back again. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

Colin our waiter was amazing! He was professional, courteous & attentive. He was everything a great waiter should be. Food as always was delicious. read more

Hmmm...so much better the last time we were here and even from other locations. Hubby and I both ordered the filet...my filet was medium well (some pink) and his was medium. Both our first few bites were very dry...needed some juices to make it better. It improved a little once I got to the middle but it certainly was not worth the price. Very disappointed from our favorite steak place. I was not "wow'd" like I should have been. Creamed corn was my favorite side. Thought the scalloped potatoes were also a bit dried out and probably sat too long. Luckily our server Nancy was excellent. She added to a pleasant dining experience. The basket of bread is always a winner...especially the black bread. Squash soup was good but not the best I have had. My smokey manhattan was the most disappointing...no presentation and I could not tell it was even smokey. I have had much better "every place" else. Plus, it was a terrible pour. I would never order that again. We were celebrating a birthday and appreciated the complinentary dessert and card. Overall, I don't think we will rush back anytime soon. read more

Great environment. Staff very friendly. Food was good. Tartar was good, ribeye was very good, and lobster Mac & cheese was good, a few chunks of lobster. read more

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I love this place. I've only been to this location twice, and both times sat in the bar area. The service, the drinks, and the food are all excellent. The ambience is upscale, yet comfortable, warm and inviting. Service is very attentive. We sat at a high top bar table this visit, and it is a little small if you're ordering dinner, but we ordered family style and shared everything. The bone-in ribeye with porcini rub and balsamic glaze is phenomenal. We ordered sides of buttery rich mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts. The mashed potatoes were so good! They also make a pretty fine dirty martini. read more

Sarasota Trip, and Birthday meal at Capital Grille, it was gorgeous inside as usual, this trip we sat outside so we could see all the Christmas activity which as great. Make sure to make reservations. Food; this trip decided to try something new and ordered the Gargonzola-crusted NY strip, and it was cooked as ordered and really tasty. All the sides were fresh and delicious. Service; was exceptional and she even brought out a Birthday dessert. read more

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Steak lovers rejoice -- Capital Grille makes every visit worth savoring. We had a wonderful dining experience at Capital Grille last Saturday evening. The service was excellent -- the staff was courteous, attentive, and professional. The menu offered a wide variety of steaks and seafood, along with delightful appetizers, salads, and desserts. We ordered the 14oz New York strip (medium), which was cooked perfectly as requested. The crispy asparagus, fresh salad, and wines by the glass all complemented the meal nicely. Overall, we were very pleased with both the food, ambiance and service. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and experience make it worth a visit. We would gladly recommend this restaurant. read more

Have not been here is a long while. I am happy to say nothing has changed. The service is first class from start to finish. We were in a small room with 4 other tables so the atmosphere was very nice. We started with the calamari which was good, but just had too many peppers for my taste (personal preference). I got the onion soup and it was outstanding. Lots and lots of cheese and the onions were so good. I got the 8oz stake and my wife got the scallops and risotto with lobster. Cooked and seasoned perfect. We shared the potatoes au gratin which were just off the chart good. As the saying goes "You get what you pay for" and yes you will pay, but I don't think you will leave disappointed, at least we didn't. read more

The Service was par excellence! The Food out of this world and the Ambiance was old world CLASS! read more

Sat at the bar, Sal was my bartender, attentive and helpful! Food was just perfect - best steak at a restaurant in quite some time! Love the vibe at the bar, classy joint! The Capital Grille consistently delivers! read more

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This location has become one of our go-to's when we travel north from SWFL to Tampa, Crystal River, etc. Always a great dinner when we stop by. It's a clean and well designed restaurant. The staff is always on their game, welcoming, and willing to accommodate special requests. Can't go wrong with any of their steaks. We love the crab cocktail and steak tartare appetizers. I always plan my meal to allow me a cup of French onion soup. Bread service is always great. I recently tried and loved their black tie margarita. I know it's a chain, but I don't hesitate to recommend. read more

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We were there as a party of six to celebrate my wife's birthday and on the very last day of the Taste of UTC. Let's start with the outstanding service we received from our server, Jesus. He provided the perfect amount of attention so that all our needs -- and wants -- were met during our dining experience. My wife had the Sea Bass and she declared it the best she has ever had at any restaurant. High Praise, indeed. I shared the Porcini Rubbed Bone in Ribeye with one of my friends and it was -- as always -- a great choice. We shared a couple of shrimp cocktails, and they were perfectly sized and prepared and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy. The men opened the night enjoying Capital Grille's signature cocktail, The In Fashion. Well done! The ladies shared a bottle of The Auctioneer Cabernet from Napa. A fine choice recommended by Jesus. I had brought a special bottle for the celebration and Jesus graciously waived the corkage fee for us. A VERY nice touch. Finally, despite some of the entre sharing we had done, Jesus provided us each with mini cheesecakes to go. This was one of those marvelous experiences that cause us to ponder -- "Why don't we dine at Capital Grille more often?" read more

I love this place, whether eating at a table with a date, family or friends. I like the people in the bar, they remember me and make my drinks just like I like. I often eat at the bar, I'm single and always find someone to talk to. If not well the bar staff humor me read more

We've, typically, had a very good experience at Capital Grille. Decided, of all the restaurants in the Sarasota area, to spend our Anniversary dinner here. Service was well below average and it was pretty slow for a Friday night. Watched our server fawn over a 4 top most of the evening while we spent over 2 hours at our table waiting for everything. We've had better service at the Waffle House. When you spend $300 for a dinner for 2 then the server should at least let you know his name and you shouldn't not have to ask for it. We ate half of our app and said we would like to take the rest home with us. He puts it in a bag and sat the bag on top of the table. There it sat for the rest of the meal. Empty glassware wasn't removed. Had to flag him down at the end of the night to give him my credit card. Very disappointing to say the least. Shouldn't feel like I was doing our server a favor by letting him wait on us. Food was way over seasoned. Too much salt. We may go back for lunch and sit at the bar but it's our last time for a complete dining experience. Too many other choices. We'll go to Longhorn before returning to Capital Grille. read more

We come to The Capital Grille every Tuesday, and the reason we keep coming back is because of Shawn and Sal. They are truly the heart of the experience here. From the moment we walk in, they treat us like family -- always welcoming, personable, and attentive without ever being overbearing. Shawn has an incredible attention to detail and makes sure everything is perfect, while Sal brings warmth, charm, and great energy to every interaction. Together, they make every visit feel special. The food is always top-notch, but it's the people like Shawn and Sal who turn a great meal into a weekly tradition we look forward to. read more

I had the ribeye sandwich. I wasn't impressed. The fries cooked in duck lard were perfection. The mint lemonade was diluted and had only a hint of sweetness. The rolls and flat bread were bland. My server was good, and packaged my leftovers. Parking at UTC is insanity. I doubt I'll return. read more

Went to Capital Grille for Thanksgiving Turkey dinner. I could not believe how disappointed we were based on our turkey entree holiday dinner. First food arrived was not hot enough ay best luke warm, second I think the turkey was undercooked and didn't come from a fresh carved bird. Side dishes were very small and had to ask for more. The green beans were undercooked. We have eaten there many times for great steak dinners and unfortunately this really missed the mark. Certainly was not fine dining experience. read more

TLDR: I've frequented a number of Capital Grille's over the years throughout FL (this was even my second time having Thanksgiving dinner at one). This past Thanksgiving was the best experience I've had, not to say the others weren't great, I really just don't have any critiques for my visit. MUST HAVES: Lobster Mac, Parmesan truffle fries, steak tartar, lobster and crab cake TSWM: the truffle fries were fantastic, not too greasy and a very powerful truffle flavor (don't get them if you don't want to get smacked in the face with truffles *in a good way*). The lobster and crab cake, which is half eaten in the photo whoops, had very little filler ingredients and was heavy on the lobster. The salmon was light and flaky and the lobster Mac was creamy and well seasoned. The party at my table that went the more traditional route and had the turkey dinner for Thanksgiving really enjoyed the meal Would for their meal really enjoyed it too, so don't sleep on this place if you don't feel like cooking for Thanksgiving! read more

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Shawn and Salvatore were absolutely amazing . The service they provided was the best I've had in a very long time . Being in hospitality it's awesome to see and refreshing . read more

Dined here several times... food, drinks & service is great. Great for birthdays, anniversaries and any other special occasions. Their lunch burger is also delicious. Located at the beautiful UTC mall, and there is plenty of parking which is always a plus. read more

My favorite location. I love the waiters here and the location is great. Right outside of areas for shopping. The food is always great. read more

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Food good. Servers good Front of house rude and I'll mannered Place is becoming dated and in need of a refurbishment especially considering the prices read more

never again! We were a party of 7 sat in the bar area I ordered a bone in NY Strip medium rare (warm red center) their words not mine It came out medium well and as you might imagine it was pretty tough! I took 2 bits and left the rest I waited and waited but they never came back to check how it was. when the check came and i finally had a chance to let them know the response was Im sorry and here is the bill. Hmm not what I would expect from such a high priced place and of course there was a 20% tip added to the bill. as for me never again!! read more

Love TCG. However, for servers should not be snooty. One woman long dark hair server is consistently & incredibly rude. I really don't know how she keeps her job. It almost like she's angry she has to wait on you. Hostess always helpful & delightfully, Managers great, food very good as should be. White wine list especially for non oaky needs a lot of work. Other than that I'll keep going 1-2x a week. read more