The Capital Grille - Sarasota

4.8

3074 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

1 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Phone number
(941) 256-3647
Website
https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/fl/sarasota/sarasota/8056
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
The Capital Grille offers private dining accommodations for up to 30 guests. From making formal business proposals to making toasts with a gathering of friends, we can help you flawlessly host any private event.
Private party contact
a member of our team: (941) 256-3647

Location
180 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
Between Saks and Dillards
Parking details
Self-parking available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Wagyu & Wine Spring Lounge Event
24 Feb 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
Join us in the lounge for our exclusive Wagyu & Wine Event—just $35 per pairing, available through April 13th. Indulge in your choice of three gourmet Wagyu burgers, paired with a glass of wine from a selection of three Duckhorn Portfolio reds. Whether you follow our curated pairings or create your own unique combinations, this special event is available only in our lounge.

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What 3,074 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Steakhouse
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for special occasions
Sarasota / Bradenton
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Capital Grille in Sarasota offers a "steak lover's paradise" with perfectly cooked steaks and "exemplary" service. Customers rave about the "outstanding" staff, especially servers like Sean, Brandon, and Nancy, who make each visit memorable. Despite occasional hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers a "wonderful experience," perfect for special occasions.

3,074 Reviews

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Lori VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our server “Shawn” was absolutely wonderful and was so professional. We enjoyed our evening and as always exceeded our expectation. We loved the food and our company enjoyed their dinner experience as well. Thank you so much. 😊
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Ro
Seattle45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, steaks prepared as ordered. The cocktails were mixed at the table so the martinis were served cold and fresh. Appetizers were plentiful. The entrees were served in a timely, not rushed, fashion. The recommended wine was a great pairing with the meal. Dessert and cappuccinos were a perfect end to an overall great dining experience. If you go, we recommend asking for Jon to be your server. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed having him as our server. He added to our experience. We will go back for certain!
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Charlotte
Tampa11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steak out of all the steak houses. Yes, pricey, but most steaks are shareable. We shared the bone in ribeye n was definitely enough for 2!! Absolutely delicious! Sides of spinach and Augratin potatoes were enough for 4 people! Burata appetizer delicious and enough for 2 people!! Was very busy but service was still outstanding. Love this place!!!
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Kimel
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my birthday and a waiter named Sean was the best he explained everything I needed to know on the menu he even greeting me with open arms and was very social, he made me and my wife feel like we were at home and very special I recommend going there to eat and ask for Sean the waiter he’s great at his job
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Linda VIP
Tampa25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful and everything was cooked to perfect. But most noteworthy was our waiter, Brandon. The service was exemplary. He catered to our every need. Capital Grille continues to be our favorite restaurant in Sarasota and now Brandon is our favorite waiter (he also waited on us on our visit prior to this one and was equally appreciated!
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Dawn VIP
Phoenix12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, ambience, and service were exceptional. Our waiter Joe was so fantastic that we asked reception to assign him to us every time we visit. We have not been to a Capital Grill in a decade since visiting a Las Vegas location that’s wasn’t exceptional. So happy we tried it again.
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Jeff VIP
Denver50 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as usual! Thank you Nancy for the great service and the coconut cream pie!
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Michael VIP
Atlanta19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Daniel was absolutely amazing! The food was exceptional and the managers were engaging made our dinner experience delightful.
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Kate
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice dinner. Service was great. Food was prepared well.
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Alan
Tampa44 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I sent a detailed review directly to the restaurant. Briefly for Opentable... Food was very good, but not amazing for the exorbitant prices. Really too expensive even for a special occasion, but more disappointing when it's not off the charts good. Our server did a great job with service and making our evening special. My steak was very good, which is important, but most sides and desserts were lackluster. Lobster bisque just ok for a $17 cup. I probably will not go back very soon if at all. This was my birthday dinner and I went because I had a bunch of gift cards.
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FAQs

The Capital Grille - Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 256-3647.

The Capital Grille - Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 3074 OpenTable diners.

The Capital Grille - Sarasota does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.