The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille near the Capitol is simply outstanding. I’ve been here over 20 times, and the food is consistently amazing. I usually go with the ribeye, cooked perfectly every time, and their cheeseburger is one of the best lunch options in DC. Most recently, I had the seared tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails, and it absolutely delivered. But what truly sets this place apart is the service. It’s hands down the best service I’ve experienced in the nation’s capital. The staff is polished, attentive, and makes every visit feel special. Akim, in particular, is my go-to. He’s incredible and remembers your order, anticipates what you need, and makes you feel like a VIP every time. He’s honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back.

Food was great. Service was great until we requested separate checks. Then he got a sudden attitude with our party and was silent to us. I've never seen a waiter get so upset for just doing his job but whatever. The food makes up for it I guess. Very clean restaurant and all the other staff were nice. All members of our party enjoyed the food we ordered. Door staff were friendly and there was a nice heater by the doorway. Artwork was tasteful and pretty to look at. Ambient volume was low enough to have conversations without issue. Parking garage available not too far away. Recommended overall

We had appetizers of the the Smoked bacon with Korean BBQ and the prosciutto wrapped Mozzarella, both very tasty. Steaks were prepared perfectly to temp. I went for the Halibut special in safron sauce with shitake mushrooms. it did not dissapoint. The parmesan truffle fries were a hit. And the Creme Brulee reminded me of New Orleans.I recommend this restaurant highly.

I really enjoyed the food and drinks at The Capital Grille. My boyfriend and I chose to celebrate Valentine's Day early, and the staff at The Capital Grille obliged us. The staff decorated our table with seasonal confetti for the holiday, which was very cute. During our wait, we had a non-alcoholic Passion Fruit Mule which was very good. When we were seated, we were promptly given bread which was delicious. Our order then consisted of a salad, the roasted chicken (which was execeptiinally good), mashed potatoes, asparagus, and salmon. Most of the food presented was hot, well seasoned, and fresh. The mashed potatoes did lack seasoning and butter, however, were still very creamy. Our server Wayne was attentive and prompt. He was easy to get along with, funny, and warm while serving us. Wh

Went there with a friend for a snack. The calimari was really good. It was done very well, breading was nice and lite. There were a lot of peppers. The French onion soup had great flavor. There was not a lot of bread or onions. Waiter was very friendly. The place us clean. It was very crowded and pretty noisy at times, but we were near the bar.