The Capital Grille

Fairfax, VA · Fine dining restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Fairfax
#49
of 461 restaurants
City Percentile
85%
rating percentile
Address
The Capital Grille, 12169 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone
(703) 259-5010
Website
www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/va/fairfax/fairfax/8068?cmpid=br:tcg_ag:ie_ch:loc_ca:TCGGMB_sn:gmb_gt:fairfax-va-8068_pl:locurl_rd:1061
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM Sat

The Capital Grille is a restaurant located in Fairfax, VA. It is one of 461 restaurants listed in Fairfax. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Fairfax city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Capital Grille

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... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Greg Free · Jan 2026

For decades, there has been no Capital Grill happy hour until now when the Capital Hour was born. We arrived at 3 PM and stayed till 6 PM and ate and drank our way through the Capital Hour menu which you can find in the photos. We had two wines, the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Both decent wines at the happy hour price point. We also enjoyed the “Straight Up” Martini. The “Peach Bourbon Smash” and the Old Fashioned all prepared expertly by David, our bartender. All of the drinks were better than described and artistically presented. The food was as follows from the Capital Hour menu (In order of excellence) Lamb Chops Dry aged New York Strip Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp Oysters Casino Mushroom Truffle Arancini Parmesan Truffle oil Fries All of the dishes were well executed and very tasty. T

★★★★★ 5.0 TJ Wright · Jan 2026

The Capital Grille is my favorite steakhouse. They finally set up a happy hour and it did not disappoint!! Started w the ny strip strips, then lamb chops and a salad from their lunch menu followed by shrimp, oysters, arancini and truffle fries (yes, we might’ve gotten carried away lol). It all delicious! I personally loved the lamb more than the steak. $8 wine is fantastic and great value. Kid-free, we like to sit at the bar and David, the bartender, was attentive, friendly and down-to-earth. Compared to other local steakhouse happy hours, capital grille once again is my favorite!

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Kurmel · Jan 2026

Had dinner here on New Year's Day and it was an absolutely outstanding experience. Our host, Sean, was incredibly attentive, fun to talk to, and knew a lot about the items on the menu. He explained preparation for the dishes very well, and gave us recommendations on complementary sides. I ordered the Kona Crusted Bone-in NY Strip, which was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The onion butter was out of this world, and the steak was perfectly cooked. Our table shared mashed potatoes and soy-glazed brussel sprouts, bot of which were outstanding sides. Simply couldn't ask for a nicer meal to bring in the new year. Thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tareq Mohtasebzadeh · Feb 2026

The Capital Grille is a great place for a nice meal. The food is very good, especially the steaks, which are cooked just right. The service is friendly and professional, and the staff pa attention without rushing you. The restaurant feels elegant but comfortable. It is expensive, but the quality of the food and service makes it worth it. I would recommend it for special occasions!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark MacKenzie MBE · Jan 2026

This was a birthday dinner, and wow — what an experience. What I love most about The Capital Grille is the welcome. It’s very much “we know you could have chosen anywhere else, and we’re genuinely glad you chose us — now sit back and let us take care of everything.” Basically Beauty and the Beast vibes… minus the singing cutlery. Our server Sean was absolutely fantastic — a real credit to the Grille. Warm, funny, patient, and polished. I’m softly spoken (especially in loud environments), and instead of frustration, he handled it with care — politely confirming what he’d heard rather than the dreaded “what?”. He was equally attentive to his other tables too — even the anxious, high-maintenance one featuring a woman with the facial expression of a bulldog chewing a wasp. Service personified

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Fine dining restaurantAmerican restaurantChophouse restaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseWine bar

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