The Capital Grille

Dined in with the wife before work a quick lunch she had a steak the strip I had Salmon the steak was amazing wish I had got a steak but I wanted to try some fish because I never order fish always steak both were great but they put some nuts on my fish they were not good five guys has better nuts than them… no homo

8^th new spot for 2016!!!
I’ve been to Gibson’s & Hugo Frog, so Capital was the last on the list, but I’ve wanted to come here for quite awhile now (several years) so since today was the last day for restaurant week in Chicago I came in for lunch. The lunch menu is $ 22.00. Not bad & they offered 4 different entrée selections. I ended up ordering from their regular lunch menu because I wanted a bone-​in strip and it was reasonably priced for a 14oz lunch dish. It was served with mashed potatoes. The food was received rather quickly, maybe that’s why my potatoes were luke warm (not hot as I prefer). My steak was perfectly cooked. It was more on the med side than med rare side as requested, but it was still very enjoyable. It was a nice decent size. I did have to add salt (doesn’t seem like they use any). 4 of 5 on the food.
Now on to the service, our server was Sue G. (I won’t blast her last name, even though they provide cards with it). Sue was pleasant, she got the order correct, but she also didn’t seem genuine and she seemed rather rushed & kinda of curt w/​us. I’d give her 3 of 5 stars honestly. Overall I’d go back, not rushing though.

Went went to Capital Grille during restaurant week. The ambiance is great and so is the service. The bread you receive when you sit down is warm and very good. I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly. The only compliant I have is It was a little loud, you couldn’t hear the music only other people talking. Overall we enjoy our dinner and will come back.

Juicy, tender steaks, no matter which cut you choose, and excellent service. What more can you ask for?
Several years ago, when I was a younger, more foolish man, I forgot my wedding anniversary. In a panic, I called the Capital Grille in Lombard and asked if they had any private dining options — the events planner said they had a private room, but it was not very intimate. As an alternative, she said she could «fence off» a booth in the corner of the bar and ensure we had at least a table or two buffer, so we could dine more privately. I made the reservation, and when we arrived, we were greeted with complimentary flutes of champagne, and a candle-​lit table covered in rose petals! I could not have asked for a better experience, and have Capital Grille to thank for keeping me out of the doghouse.

Excellent service from all staff members. Very nice atmosphere and wonderful food. It is pricey and upscale.

Again, this is why I’m wishing for the 3.5 star review option. I had wanted to go to Capital Grille for a long time and I did so during Chicago Restaurant Week. We sat at a corner table in the lounge, right under a painting of Harry Caray. Also, right next to two screaming kids, but that’s not on the restaurant. I liked that they had tablets on the table to select our wine options. I enjoyed a nice glass of Malbec for $ 10.
The bread basket was nice, with different choices, although I got pretty hooked on those seeded rolls. I even asked for, and received, a couple of extras. The clam chowder was pretty solid, not too thick, not too thin. My companion was not overly impressed with the wedge salad as it was pretty small. The 18 ounce bone in strip with the Kona coffee crust and shallot butter was so mixed. The Kona seasoning was one of the best flavors I’ve ever had on steak. Smoky, spicy, and sweet. I would buy that seasoning if I could. But we asked for medium-​rare steaks and they both came out quite rare. Also, we weren’t thrilled with having to choose between mashed potatoes and green beans; it would have been nice to have small portions of both instead.
Dessert was really nice, I had an amazing crème brûlée. The top shell wasn’t overly crispy and hard, it blended nicely into the custard. the fresh berries on top were a nice accompaniment. However, my companion did not care for the chocolate espresso cake at all.
Service was very friendly. However, between the two restaurant week meals, three glasses of wine, and a coffee, the bill was $ 132 before tip. It was a pretty good experience, but I’m not sure I’d want to come back to this particular location.

When you want a special night out, or make someone else feel special — Capital Grille delivers with a classic, timeless feel… While it comes with a price you don’t care about cost when your here… You sit back and indulge to your inner carnivore’s hearts desire…
I decided to treat my girlfriend here for a Birthday dinner last month… reservations were made for a Saturday evening and arriving on time, we were promptly seated (by a handsome Host). Dressed to the nines, we were eagerly anticipating an evening of carnivorous indulgence… yes, we wanted to look extra special for the lustful meat we were about to meet… Having perused the menu online the day of, I already knew what I wanted walking in…
I’ve been here a few times, but it had been awhile since I returned… white tablecloths, Server’s with polished attire, the large staircase leading up to the second floor… an aura of refinement with old world charm. There is nothing trendy or modern about the décor here.
Tablets displaying wine & drink selection was new to me… didn’t have that the last time I was here. We placed drink orders upon being greeted by our informative and attentive Server. I forewent my usual glass of wine and planned a night of vodka gimlets… oh gimlet how I missed thee (potent)…An assortment of fresh bread was brought out first. We went with the Wedge and Shaved Brussel sprout salads for starters…
Because of my compulsion for variety, I had to restrain myself…(yes, I was eyeballing the oysters on the half-​shell, but quickly told self I’d make a visit to Shaw’s for ½ off oyster night instead).
Loved the blue cheese dressing on the Wedge which was crisp, filling & bacony. The sprouts were flavorful and had a great bite, I happen to love Brussel sprouts… we both shared these and thoroughly enjoyed.
But let’s be honest, the star of the show here was the Meat…
I had my heart set on the Bone-​In Ribeye (22 oz.) cooked med-​rare. She ordered the 10 oz. Filet. We shared sides of mashed potatoes and roasted cauliflower (yum & yum).
Can I just say that my nicely marbled brontosaurus cut of meat was perfectly cooked, juicy, hot, flavorful and faultless in every way? If only I had Fred Flintstone’s bottomless pit… Every bite was savored. The potatoes were creamy & dreamy and the roasted cauliflower was nicely caramelized with sherry vinegar which made these taste so incredibly good… in fact, I will have to make this myself… My friend LOVED her Filet as well… there were moments when we ceased all conversation in mid sentence, just so we could focus on feasting… nothing was more important than the plates in front of us at that moment.
Service from beginning to end was flawless. It was definitely a busy night, but the timing of each dish was on par. Suffice to say, we were oinking by the end of our meal… and no, I did not /​could not finish my sublime steak. We weren’t interested in dessert, so I can’t comment.
It was a stellar night, with stellar company… It was all about the memorable food, atmosphere and experience…
There are many great steakhouses in this vicinity, Oak Brook being one of them…
While I’d typically order a steak, I’d love to try the Chilean Sea Bass w/​Mushroom soy in the future… I always feel sinful eating Chilean bass… and I have a hunch it’s great here.
When you want that oomph… and a more upscale, polished atmosphere… Capital Grille is high on my list… if you can still make it for Restaurant Week, I say do it.

The best service! Very pleased with our waiter. Came for a birthday celebration, the food was amazing, completely satisfied. I will definitely come back.

I have been to this Capital Grill at least 3 times. Once for a private party, which was a company dinner in a private room, once for a Unilocal event and this most recent visit was for Restaurant Week. The Capital Grille is one of the best values for Restaurant Week, and the menu is in line with the regular menu.
They have tablets with all the drink options, wines, tasting notes, prices and other information. I could have scrolled through that forever. Particular about your bourbons? You can see all the varieties Capital Grill has to offer. I never before knew that there are affordable, reasonable bottle of wine on the Capital Menu.
Four of us went out and of course we opted into the $ 33pp pre-​fix. We had wedge salads, Cesar salads and chowder. All were excellent. We had filets, a 14oz NY Strip and the salmon. The sides were green beans and potatoes. I love skin on mashed potatoes. The salmon had some tasty nuts on the plate, not sure what they were but they were excellent. The strip steak was perfect.
Desserts were a choice of crème brulee and chocolate cake. I had the crème brulee, it had a light vanilla flavor and a ton of berries on top.
Service was impeccable.
I need to make sure we come back. This is a good place.

The lollipop lamb chops from the bar menu are undoubtedly the best lamb chops the world has to offer. I had the best dining experience I have ever had at The Capital Grille in Lombard!
My girlfriend and I were celebrating my three year cancer free anniversary on January 8^th, 2016. I would treat myself to the lollipop lamb chops every 6 months after having MRI/​CT scans at the Chicago location near Northwestern Hospital. This past visit, I ordered the chops medium rare. They came out medium well. The waiter noticed the chops were overcooked and brought out perfectly cooked chops within minutes. After dinner, the manager came to apologize and not only took care of the problem, but comped the meal in celebration of good health. I could not be more pleased with Michael Sullivan (manager) and David Heidorn (waiter) for their genuine care and respect for a celebratory evening. The restaurant and staff continue to impress us with quality service and food. I would recommend Capital Grille for any special occasion. Thank you!

Celebrated son’s birthday
Food was very good. Had the lunch menu. Reasonably priced.
Service by Mike was excellent
Waiter got our valet ticket and had our car waiting for us as we left restaurant. Never had that done before.
Thanks Mike and entire staff

«One of the best dining experiences that I have ever had»
In late November, I took my wife to celebrate her birthday at the capital grill. As soon as we arrived at the restaurant we had the pleasure to meet our server, Davis Jaye.
Davis was and is what every server should strive to be. He was very kind and very informative. He knew the food and wine menus thoroughly. He made outstanding recommendations and we noticed that he wasn’t just giving his full and divine attention to us but to all of his tables.
Needless to say, my experience at the capital grill was a positive one. The food was delicious and the service was extraordinary.
Next time, we go to the capital grille we hope to receive the same service and consistency by both the kitchen and the serving staff.

I’m not a big– steak and potato bigger than my head with cream spinach guy, but, every now and then, business duty calls and one needs to step up, switch into manly man mode and woof down a side of beef with the out of towners. So there you go.
As far as slabs of cow flesh go, Capital Grill is a class act and amongst the best around. Solid, dependable and consistently above average. Typical steakhouse décor. Greg are sever took care of us well.
Since all meat taste pretty much the same tip me unless it’s seasoned, I went for the Chefs recommendation, a Gorgonzola, Truffle slab of NY Strip. Tasted like, gorgonzola, Truffle and meat.
Manly men bonded over meat and wine! Mission accomplished!

I’d probably rate the food a 4 and the service a 1.5−2.
Our server was a really nice guy, and when he showed up at our table, he immediately noticed and addressed any issues like empty water glasses. But the periods between visits could be lengthy. He actually seemed to take really good care of the table next to us who were seated a short while after us, so that was nice for them. My water glass sat empty for a while, but I watched the table next to us get half-​empty glasses filled and the pitcher put away, before the server grabbed them something else. 10 minutes later or so, I was able to get some water too. It took us over 45 minutes from finishing our meal to getting our leftovers boxed and paying the bill, which I know because I watched the clocks on their wall with interest while we sat around waiting.
Our neighbors received hot towel service at the end of their meal. I don’t know, we weren’t offered that. I guess I should be glad that I didn’t have to start walking up to random employees trying to run my card so we could leave without dining and dashing.
We weren’t fussy about it at all, and it truly didn’t get tiresome until that last long wait at the end of the meal.
The food overall was good to great. Much as I love asparagus, I wasn’t crazy with their take on it. We enjoyed our steaks, which were cooked to perfection. The martinis were good. I’m not sure there was anything I had that I’m desperate to come back and try again, though sounds like we missed ordering some of the specialties like the lobster mac and cheese.

I went there for the first time and I was not disappointed. For starters we ordered the calamari. This was the best calamari I’ve ever had! It was fresh and did not require any kind of sauce. I had the special salad as my entrée with arugula and petite medallions that were cooked to perfection.
Very good ambiance and great service.

We’ve been meaning to have dinner here for a LONG time. This past Friday we had reservations at Hugo Frog’s in Des Plaines, but it started pouring rain right before we were about to leave and it was rush hour. We both decided that fighting the traffic wasn’t going to be worth it, so as we were driving down Butterfield we had a sudden change of plans. We quickly opened up OpenTable and started seeing where we could get in immediately. The choices were The Capital Grille and Gibson’s (pretty darn good choices). Since we’ve been to Gibson’s numerous times, we decided to give Capital Grille a go!
As I said before, it was a rainy Friday night and it was still rather early, around 6pm or so. We were sat right away at a table tucked back in the corner. There were several open tables, but they must have been reserved, because we were pushed into the corner. We’re not really picky about seating, but it was a bit crammed.
Our server came right away and went over drinks (on an iPad). The bread was warm and delicious and the drinks were reasonably priced and delicious.
We ordered Lobster/​Crab Cakes as an appetizer and they were absolutely wonderful. This is our goto and we certainly were not disappointed.
For the main course I ordered the 10oz Filet and my Fiancé went with the Seared Tenderloin with Lobster Tails. We also went with asparagus and au gratin potatoes as sides.
My Filet was a bit undercooked, but still very good. Her tenderloin was VERY undercooked and she really didn’t enjoy it much, especially for the price. She did however enjoy the lobster tails, she said those were delicious. The asparagus was good, but not great. And the au gratin potatoes were not very good at all.
In total, we ordered a bottle of wine and two of their higher end menu items with two sides. The bill came out to about $ 250, not including tip. It was a very average meal, and I’d certainly pick Gibson’s, Hugo’s, or Joe’s over this if I had to do it again.

Oh how I love thee, let me count the ways.
Food: ⁴⁄₅ stars
We ordered the spicy calamari to share, Porterhouse medium rare, porcini (kona?) rubbed ribeye with a balsamic glaze cooked medium, lobster mac and cheese, and Sam’s mashed potatoes. On the house: shrimp cocktail and dessert flight
Spicy Calamari: ³⁄₅ it was spicier than expected. The peppers sprinkled it gave it a nice kick but the sauce made it soggier than I would like. I liked the flavors but not so much the texture.
Porcini rubbed ribeye: ³⁄₅ It was too charred for my taste giving it a burnt flavor that was contrasted by the slightly sour balsamic vinegar. Not my cup of tea. I’m a purest, I just don’t like overpowering rubs on my steak.
Porterhouse: ⁵⁄₅ This was my first time ordering a porterhouse and I didn’t quite know what to expect. My first bite was kinda chewy and slightly dry and then I realized my porterhouse came out medium on one side and well done on the other. Seth, our server, quickly rectified the situation and brought me out a shrimp cocktail to nibble on while I waited. The next porterhouse had me in tears it was so good. It was cooked to perfection, just the right amount of char and perfectly medium rare. It was so tender and so juicy I was so excited and am converted.
Lobster mac and cheese: ³⁄₅ to be honest, I’m not a lobster fan but I do love the flavor it imparts on carbs. The mac and cheese was good albeit skimpy on the lobster pieces. But for $ 18, we can’t really expect a whole lobster I guess. The noodles and the breading had a good texture but the flavor was okay.
Mashed potatoes: ⁴⁄₅ holy butter and heavy cream batman! They were exactly the way mashed potatoes at a steakhouse should be: creamy, buttery and oh so bad for you. The perfect accouterment to steak. I wish it had another flavor mixed in there such as garlic.
Shrimp cocktail: ⁵⁄₅ My favorite dish of the night. That cocktail sauce is on point! I wanted to drink it, it was so good. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and was perfectly complimented by that delightful cocktail sauce.
Birthday dessert flight: ⁴⁄₅ blood orange sorbet, salted caramel gelato, berry compote, flourless chocolate cake with a sugarless whipped cream and crème brûlée cheesecake. Hands down my favorite was the blood orange sorbet! I’m not a sorbet person because it’s usually too sweet but this was the perfect amount of sweetness contrasted by the tartness. The consistency was a little thicker than a slurpee so basically perfect. The salted caramel gelato melted fairly quickly and was pretty sweet. It had a nice flavor but sweeter than I typically enjoy in gelato. The strawberry and blueberry compote was delightful. The cheesecake was good but a little bit heavy tasting after steak. The texture was light and creamy. I’m a not a chocolate eater so the flourless chocolate cake tasted like it always does? (I know I’m terrible, who doesn’t enjoy lobster and chocolate)
Service: ⁶⁄₅ stars
I had noted on my reservation that it was my birthday and they decorated my table with rose petals and a signed happy birthday note. We had Seth as our server and he was attentive, nice and charming. He was really attentive and funny albeit slightly absentee (probably because he had tables in a different room). He quickly rectified my well porterhouse by quickly bringing me a shrimp cocktail while my dinner companion dined on his ribeye. That was an absolutely nice touch and I was pleasantly surprised! The manager brought out my new porterhouse and asked me to cut into it to make sure it was the correct temperature. He even went as far as to bring out new mashed potatoes to ensure I had a hot side to enjoy with my delicious steak. I was a little sad that they didn’t clean the bread crumbs off the table and I was staring at my own mess the entire time.
Ambiance: ³⁄₅
Looks like an old boys clubhouse, there was a giant painting of a random man on wall staring at me the entire night. The lighting is dim and the walls are wood if I remember correctly. Not a fan.
I will definitely be back for my next special occasion.
tl;dr pretty good steakhouse to visit if you don’t want to make the trip into the city.

I came here for a business lunch with clients. Amazing, masterful hospitality and service. Oftentimes, many careless or ignorant servers will interrupt conversation but our guy was a master.
For lunch, I ordered seared ahi for a nice, light lunch. The ahi is fresh and a good portion is served. Bread basket is tasty.
When I’m back in the area for lunch or dinner, I will be certain to step back into Capital Grille.
True professionals.

Any place that does not stress me out one bit deserves a 5. The minute I walked in, I can already feel the 5-​star service I will be receiving…
First thing I noticed was the décor. The style best described here is old money and masculine. I loved the metal statue of horses all over the wooden banisters. The server uniforms were super classy, polyester-​cotton fabric in suit style.
Don’t be fooled by the old money decorations, though! When it came time to ask for the type of Whiskey they offer, our server gave us her ipad that lists only best of the best: Blanton’s, Regis, Booker Noe, Basil Hayden… Appetizers, sides and dinner were all amazing!
(Please refer to my pictures)
At the end of the night, your car is already started and all warmed up for you, which can be advantageous to us Chicagoans come the harsh winters!
My favorite part of the night: my to-​go bag signed by the Chef himself. I thought this was a simple touch, yet well thought of.

Stunning service with great recommendations.
My first time here.
Appetizer: calamari… so tender, melted in my mouth, outstanding flavor
Meal: seared salmon salad and lobster mac and cheese
Everything was delicious, I will be back!