The Capital Grille - Washington DC

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   Pantea

   Frankfurt

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I would been okay with the price of the DC Capital Grille Thanksgiving turkey plate being double from what I’m used to paying at my Florida Capital Grille if the quality had been the same. That being said, the food arrived cold, dry and tasteless. The meager portion looked to be scraps of turkey leftover rather than the thick & juicy turkey breast slices I’m used to. The stuffing which is usually my favorite thing about the Capital Grille Thanksgiving plate tasted like nothing. The beans and onions were okay but not great especially not since they were the coldest thing on the plate next to the cranberry sauce which appeared to have been coming out directly of the freezer. The parts of the dry scraps of meat that were touched by that dollop of gravy were warm because of it. All in all food wise not only not worth the money but a scam. The waiter came by once after I had finished the meal (I’m not one to waste food, good or bad) to refill my drink, that would have been helpful earlier when I was trying to get the dry turkey down. He didn’t ask if everything was okay or I would have told him. It would have been hard for him to hear me though given that I was sitting at a table that had no business being where it was which was right by the bar and people kept hitting me or my table with their coats and purses as they were standing over me chatting with their party seated at the bar. One person had bathed in the most horrific scent of perfume which was also not helping the tasteless food taste better. Overall a waste of money, time, food and energy and not only will I not be going back this Capital Grille, I don’t think I’ll be going back to any Capital Grille after today. A beloved annual tradition down the drain.
   

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   Alka

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service is always amazing, Can't miss with tis place. Thanks to Daniel Shanko - amazing waitstaff; he will always treat you well!
   

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   charbonnier

   New York City

   49 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and great service , we like Capital Grill, it never disappoints!
   

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   mac

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome dinner and service was over the top staff was awesome
   

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   Jim

   Philadelphia

   55 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is “the place” to eat in DC - amidst the power brokers of industry & government -the atmosphere is clubby and the service impeccable. The steaks are absolutely delicious cooked to perfection and accompanied by delectable sides, like their signature creamed spinach. The Boston Clam Chowder was simply the best I’ve ever had and my filet was tender and really scrumptious
   

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   Kathy

   Orange County

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and wine were top notch and Eric was attentive at the right cadence and provided excellent service and recommendations. The restaurant was extremely busy with an energetic buzz, and we were still able to have a conversation at our table. This is definitely a restaurant choice to put on the top of your list. Thanks for taking great care of us Eric and team!
   

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   Lisa

   Washington DC

   26 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated our anniversary tonight, and Wayne, our server, was excellent. The restaurant was packed tonight, and the food and drink arrived on time. Everything was cooked perfectly, and we were surprised with a sprinkle of hearts on the table and dessert. Thanks, Capital Grill Family!
   

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   Ann

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   One steak poorly cooked, one filet expertly cooked. Appetizer we picked, not the best mozzarella. Ambience ok if you like taxidermy on the walls. Lively and loud ambience.
   

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   Elisabeth

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best steaks hands down. Lobster as well as shrimp cocktail was phenomenal. The shrimp are giant and the cocktail sauce is perfect- not too spicy, and definitely not bland at all. Would highly recommend for a date night for a special occasion or even just a regular date night.
   

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    Bradley

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Wonderful experience. Waiter was delightful and made wonderful recommendations. 
    

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