The Capital Grille

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900 Boylston St (at Massachusetts Avenue)
Boston, MA 02115

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(617) 849-7580
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The Capital Grille - Boston, MA
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Fantastic staff ! The best. Crackling fresh oysters, and the best caesar salad. Best Steak au Poivre avaible. Unbelievably good.Filet Mignon melts in your mouth. Everything,...

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STEAKS WAS TOUGH...SAT AT THE BAR AND SERVICE WAS SLOW..........BREAD WAS GOOD.... EVERYONE IT SEEMS IN BOSTON RAVED ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT SO I TRIED IT AND WILL NEVER GO BACK......

Wonderful Experience 11/11/2005

I took my boyfriend for his birthday, and it was a great experience! The atmosphere is great, lots of old, original paintings, and dark, rich colors. Our server was very attentive without being intrusive, and the service overall was about making the diner feel comfortable and attended to. The lobster and crab cakes were an excellent appetizer, and the steak was superb. Our server brought us a slice of chocolate and espresso cake with a candle in it, which was also outstanding. It was an unforgettable experience. Pros: food, atmosphere, service Cons: expensive more
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Awesome - the Best Steak in town! 7/11/2005

I have been to the Capital Grille a few times when I visit Boston for work and it never disappoints. Always busy so book but the ambience is fantastic and the food is awesome, the steaks are always well prepared and the sides compliment them well. It's not cheap but worth the money.....wine list is excellent and not over-priced like some and the deserts finish off a great meal. Pros: Food, Wine, Ambience Cons: Busy, Busy, Busy more
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This is a terrific restaurant. 6/9/2005

The food and service were terrific - -first rate! My wife and I will go back as soon as possible. more
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Awesome 5/2/2005

I was lucky enough to dine at the Capital Grill and what an experience it was. I got the Delmonico Au Pouvre and my girlfriend got the fillet mignon. Both were cooked to perfection. For sides we had the creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The spinach was great and the mashed was creamy with chunks of potato. The service was great, although we got seated at a tiny two seater table that stuck out into the middle of the room. The atmosphere was extra phancy, with dim lighting and oak furniture. The service was great and treated us like executives. If you're looking to splurge on a tasty steak, look no further. Pros: Quality, Steaks, Side Dishes Cons: Expensive, Parking, Loud more
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Best in Town 3/11/2004

Whether you're looking for steak, poultry, or seafood the Capital Grill is the best in town. Do not miss out! Pros: Excellent Food, Attentive Service, Great Atmosphere more
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Another average MA steakhouse 10/31/2003

Sad to say, but unless you go to Grill 23, you have no choice but to get an average steak in MA. Like Morton's, the other "chain" top-shelf steak place in town, The Capital Grille offers a lot in the way of glitz and glamour, but when the food hits the table, it's suprisingly average looking. While some cuts aren't cooked to order, other cuts just aren't good... well, cuts. It's better than average, for sure, but when you're paying between $30 and $40 for an entree, you want the best... and this isn't it. Also, though out server tried very hard, the bus help were still not of the grade that this type of establishment demands. Silverware was slow to be replaced, as was water to be refilled. Pros: Ambience, Menu, Decor Cons: Uneven food prep, Bad busing, Blah presentation more
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loved it 9/30/2003

I love the waitstaff... though i'm friends with many of them, but i just lvoe the atmosphere and the way you feel when you're there. they treat you with such respect and the waiters inform you so much about the evening you will be having. overall the place is amazing, food is incredible... wish i was there now Pros: waitstaff, food, service more
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GREAT FOOD 8/24/2003

I WORK AT A RESTAURANT AND FOR OUR MANAGERS CHRISTMAS GATHERING WE WENT TO THE BLUE MAN GROUP AND DINED AT THE CAPITAL GRILL. I HAVE TO SAY THAT IT WAS THE BEST DINING EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD. T-BONE STEAK I COULD HAVE CUT IT WITH A BUTTER KNIFE AND THE SIDES FED 3-4 PEOPLE THEY WERE HUGE AND DELICIOUS. THE WAITSTAFF WAS ALSO GREAT AND INFORMATIVE. THOUGH EXPENSIVE, THE MONEY YOU SPEND IS WELL THE WORTH IT. IF YOU LOVE STEAKS YOU GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE. Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE Cons: NO PARKING more
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CFO 8/23/2003

STEAKS WAS TOUGH...SAT AT THE BAR AND SERVICE WAS SLOW..........BREAD WAS GOOD.... EVERYONE IT SEEMS IN BOSTON RAVED ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT SO I TRIED IT AND WILL NEVER GO BACK............ STEAK WAS TOUGH AND ORDERED MED RARE AND CAME OUT WELL DONE.......I TRAVEL 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK AND EAT OUT A LOT.......BELIEVE ME THE PEOPLE THAT THINK THIS IS A GOOD RESTAURANT DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: PARKING FOR LIMOS, GOOD WINE SELECTION, FAIR DESERTS Cons: OVERPRICED, VERY CROWDED, WAITSTAFF?????? more
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mmm....Delmonico Steak 6/11/2003

I came here a couple of months ago for the first time, and ever since, every time I walk by Capital Grille on Newbury, I think, "mmmm.....", salivating over the amazing to-die-for Delmonico Steak I had there. It was absolutely the best steak I have ever had, crispy fatty edges, incredible taste - I can't wait to go back for another one! Pros: Delmonico steak, wine selection, good service Cons: none more
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Simply the Best 2/4/2003

The Capital Grille Simply has the best steaks I have had in Eastern Massachusetts. Extremely flavorful and cooked as ordered. The other foods I have tried are superb and the drinks well made. Service was excellent. Pros: Great Steak, great food, great drinks Cons: parking, expensive more
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Delicious! 1/19/2003

Who doesn't love a great steak? That's what you'll get here. The price is worth a great meal. Also, the service is excellent. Not a hint of pretentiousness in the wait staff or the atmosphere. Pros: Great steak, Excellent Service more
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A Capital Experience 1/13/2003

For a Capital Experience, The Capital Grille is Capital. However, plan on spending some Capital. The food, service and atmosphere are worth the price. Primo!! Pros: Cooked to perfection, Impeccable Service Cons: Not close enough, A bit Pricey more
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too much hype 1/3/2003

the hype probably ruined it for me. my friends have also adored this place and told me the steak was to die for. I finally had a chance to visit last night and the food, though quite good, was not all i had hoped it to be. the prices were moderately high, and though well worth it, the food isn't as great as some other places around the area. with a huge collection of fine wines however, the capital is quite good if you're a connoisseur, that was the best part i liked myself. ask your waiter to help you with some suggestions. the service here is however the best i have ever had, kind, friendly and very informative wait staff. cheers to them for making my meal that much more enjoyable. Pros: Good Service, Great Wines, Good Atmosphere Cons: Need Reservations, Popular Place, Very Hyped Up more
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attitude 1/2/2003

Over all the place was noice but the waiter had an attitude. When I return I will be sure not to get him. Pros: Good Food Cons: Waiter with an Attitu more
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My Favorite Steak House 12/19/2002

Smallish portions, but fantastic food. Steak cooked perfectly - side dishes are expensive, but fabulous. Vegetables prepared to a crisp finish. My favorite steak house. more
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Boston's Best Beef and More 12/19/2002

This is THE best steakhouse in Boston. It's top-shelf, but the waitstaff make you feel right at home - no attitude. The steaks are great, of course, but the other entrees are equally great. This place is my all-time favorite. more
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Biggest and Best 12/19/2002

I recently went here for the first time and although it was on the expensive side, the food especially the steak was phenominal! There were 8 of us and everyone had steak (different cuts) and we were all raving about them!!! more
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City's Worst 12/19/2002

I found the rest. to be very noisy. The meals were $$$$ and I thought the value was theer. more
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Not as good... 12/18/2002

I've been to the Capital Grille (both Chestnut hill and Newbury St) and the Nerbury St. is by far the better of the two. Although, I agree that the Capital Grille is a very, very nice restaurant - I do not agree that it's the Best 'Steak' in Boston. Ambience, service are exceptional, but the food was average. I've had the filet, as well as the porterhouse, and was not impressed with the food. I believe that Grille 23 was better. One think I can't believe why Morton's wasn't on the top10 list!!!!????? Morton's is by far the best steak I've had and it continues to impress me everytime I go. Pros: Service, Ambience Cons: Food, 'Older-crowd' more
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  • Join us weekdays for lunch and enjoy our new “Plates” menu – choose a soup, sandwich and side, all for $15 and served at the speed of lunch.

    We cordially invite you to join us at The Capital Grille. Whether you're celebrating a special anniversary or just stopping by after a stroll through Boston's historic streets, expect to be wined and dined. Our dry aged steaks have earned high praise from the nation's toughest food critics, and our seafood is flown in daily. Unwind and relax in "The Capital of New England" with a glass from our award-winning collection of over 350 wines; it's an experience in itself.

    We hope you will join us to dine on classically prepared fare in an atmosphere that is luxurious and relaxed. It would be our pleasure.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    It's a bull market every night as countless business types carouse over expensive steaks and drinks. A stuffy, members-only atmosphere takes nothing away from the dining experience. The amazing wine list has won "Wine Spectator's" Award of Excellence. Service is truly exceptional, as waiters take pride in their efforts.

    The Food
    Traditional, filling steakhouse fare is impeccably presented to beef-lovers of all stripes. The dry-aged steaks, hand-cut daily, are good enough to make you forget there's a real world outside the restaurant. As the entrees are served a la carte, huge portions of excellent sides (mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, sauteed mushrooms) are a must. Fantastic seafood dishes are available, but steak's the star here, especially the steak au poivre, which comes drizzled in cognac sauce. Exceptional desserts include an unbelievably light cheesecake and a pistachio-covered key lime pie

  • 7/31/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun 4pm-10pm; Mon-Wed 5pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 5pm-11pm
  • Payments: Discover, American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Back Bay West
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