The Capital Grille IL: Exquisite Steaks and Fresh Seafood in Chicago

The restaurant had wonderful service and food! We did not go home hungry or disappointed. Our servers were AMAZING! Special shout out to Rebecca, for her above and beyond service! Rebecca also has wonderful picture skills! Along with Jose for his wonderful service. We celebrated our anniversary and they made sure it was special.

This stunning establishment is a culinary treasure within the city. A full immersion of the senses from start to finish. First we were seated in a cozy booth away from the hustle and bustle, and greeted by Paul, our knowledgeable and attentive server for the evening. After ogling the menu for a few moments, the talented Chef Patrick came from the kitchen to welcome us and inquire about our preferences. He had a few ideas already brewing, and we were pleased to allow him to have carte blanche as he’s a true master of his craft. Our dining journey began with a seafood cocktail of succulent jumbo shrimp cocktail and perfect morsels of crab meat, pure delight for both the eyes and the taste buds. The butternut squash soup with curried apple was smooth and silky, with the right touch of warm spices. Our only request was a porterhouse steak, Chef proceeded to sear it to perfection with a porcini rub. Paul recommended Sam’s mashed potatoes that were creamy that also had the right amount of skin and lumps to nail the homemade goodness, and the roasted mushrooms, a perfect pairing to a top quality steak. He recommended a glass of Malbec that was not listed saying he knew just the right wine for the meal - he was right! His knowledge of the wine, the region, and the way it not only complimented but elevated the meal was joyful dinner conversation. Dessert was an impeccable classic crème brûlée with fresh berries. It seems underwhelming to call a meal as it was full sensory harmony for the eyes, nose, mouth, and mind. The service was impeccable, Paul and Carlos were both professional and friendly. Chef Patrick is 5 star all the way - true dedication to his craft and a delight to spend a culinary journey with. My only regret is that I live 1300 miles away but it won’t keep me away too long!

I went to try out this restaurant for their Chicago Restaurant Week. The vibe of the place was calm and classy. Time goes by slowly in the best way. Andrew was our server and he was amazing! He kept me company and recommended a wine that I ended up getting more while I was waiting for my parties to arrive. The appetizers was salads and I got the wedge with bleu cheese and smoked bacon, which I don’t like, but with I was surprisingly enjoyed the salads WITH the cheese I normally don’t like. For our main course, I got a 8-ounce, medium rare Filet Mignon with creamed spinach as my side, which I get it, very basic. The steak was seared to caramelized crust, warm ruby-red at the center. The steak had good flavor and doneness, though the exterior was a little tougher than expected. I did finished my steak and also tried their seared citrus glazed salmon from my friend. From her comments on the salmon, she said that it was “well prepared and flavorful”. She also likes her mash potatoes side. I was disappointed in myself for forgetting to take pictures of the food. So please go and try it out!

A classic steakhouse with excellent steaks and a wine list, where the service is always top-notch. Ideal for a special dinner or business meeting, although the prices are above average.

Food was great. Good preseatation, taste and portion. However, you need to prepare your stomach room for the course menu. I originally plan to have soup and cheese cake but need to add main dish so that it was too full for me.

The drinks are divine, dessert was delicious and the bartender and host were the most friendly and hospitable I’ve ever met! Loved the experience!

I have found my new favorite steakhouse. The ambiance, the service, the food, easy valet parking and just everything exceeded my expectations. I left so satisfied, thinking about when would be my next visit. Thank you Capital Grille for taking very good care Of me, money well spent!

Very nice establishment to take your significant other to on a date night or with family to celebrate a special event. Tons of selections for food and drink. Highly recommend if you’re ever in downtown Chicago!