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255 East Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305 33.839208 -84.379143

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Neighborhoods: Buckhead Village, Northside, Northside

www.TheCapitalGrille.com

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Sat 5pm-11pm

Sun 5pm-9pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 4.07.12

Category:

Restaurants , Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express , Travelers Check , Diners Club , Discover , Visa , MasterCard

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

View Dining , Private Rooms , Lunch Spot , Romantic Dining , Special Occasion Dining , Fine Dining , People Watching , Business Dining , Online Reservations , Group Dining , Dine At The Bar , Private Parties , Notable Wine List

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Liquor Store Special Features:

Wine Cellar

Cuisine:

Steakhouse , New American , Traditional American , Seafood

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Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About The Capital Grille

Featured Review

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The Scene – Georgia's outpost of this national chain has all the trimmings of a prototypical gentleman's club: a digital ticker tape flashing stock quotes in the bar, dark wood paneling, and deer heads mounted throughout the dining room. Windows offer a stunning--and rare--view of downtown Atlanta. Service is professional and unobtrusive. – – The Food – The menu features by-the-book steakhouse presentations, which translates to pampered cuts of meat, mediocre starters and comfort food side dishes. The dry-aged steaks, including Delmonico, sirloin and a New York strip…

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Know Before You Go:
If you want a front row seat of the panoramic view, request it when you call for reservations, or you may be peering over high-walled booths to get a glimpse.
ambiance
94.11999702453613% positive
  1. “The view from the bar and dining area is excellent.”
  2. “Impeccable service, beautiful view, and hands-down the BEST steak I have ever had.”
  3. “The atmosphere was great.”
  4. “Sliced Sirloin with Au Gratin Potatoes were fantastic, as well as the service and view.”
  5. “The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful!”
  6. “The view of the ATL skyline is incredible, and I get reservations around 7:30 so that you get to see it as the sun goes down.”
  7. “Also, the complimentary valet parking was a nice to have as well.”
  8. “Also had an excellent experience at the Downtown Chicago location.”
  9. “Very good food, Great ambiance”
  10. “There may be quainter places than this, or those with more intricate menus, but for great service, great atmosphere and the best calamari in Buckhead, this is the place to be.”
  11. “The Capital Grille in Atlanta not only has a great view, but the food and service are superior.”
  12. “Good atmosphere but I don't think they have the best steak in Atlanta.”
  13. “But there's a nice view of the city, and you're not there for the decor anyway.”
  14. “The service is one of a kind and I love the romantic atmosphere.”
  15. “The view is nice as well.”
  16. “The decor seems to be an intentional cliche -- dark wood paneling, moose and deer heads, bad painted portraits of rich people.”
  17. “It has a beautiful view, it's sexy and just a wonderful atmosphere.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Candles and rose petals were on the table when we were seated, she offered us a glass of champagne to start the evening, suggested perfect wines to compliment our entrees, then brought a flourless chocolate espresso cake for dessert.”
  2. “Great calamari, amazing creme brulee, and the new coconut cream pie is WOW!”
drinks
65.0% positive
  1. “The wine list is extensive and the dry aged steaks are remarkable.”
  2. “The food we tasted in the bar was so good, my guest and I just had to have a full meal.”
  3. “Great wine list, great food, and excellent service.”
  4. “GReat wine list and outstanding service.”
  5. “The bar is full of Buckhead's more attractive set.”
  6. “Suberbly dry aged steaks, incredible wine list complimented by Reidel glassware and the mosr refined service I have found in Atlanta.”
  7. “Very Good food and wine and the service was excellent!”
  8. “The view from the bar and dining area is excellent.”
  9. “Great cocktails and very good wine list.”
  10. “Candles and rose petals were on the table when we were seated, she offered us a glass of champagne to start the evening, suggested perfect wines to compliment our entrees, then brought a flourless chocolate espresso cake for dessert.”
food quality
84.28999900817871% positive
  1. “Great meal!”
  2. “This has to be one my favorite steak restaurants in Atlanta, I am always treated so well there and the choice of food is first class.”
  3. “Great wine list, great food, and excellent service.”
  4. “Suberbly dry aged steaks, incredible wine list complimented by Reidel glassware and the mosr refined service I have found in Atlanta.”
  5. “Good food and great service!”
  6. “the steaks and the calamari are excellent as well.”
  7. “Good atmosphere but I don't think they have the best steak in Atlanta.”
  8. “The Delmonico is one of the best steaks you'll ever have, especially for the price.”
  9. “Very good food, Great ambiance”
  10. “Very Good food and wine and the service was excellent!”
  11. “Excellent steak.”
  12. “enjoyed the spicy calamari for an appetiser and swordfish for entree.”
  13. “The service and food were great!”
  14. “Impeccable service, beautiful view, and hands-down the BEST steak I have ever had.”
  15. “have had a wonderful meal and excellent service on two recent trips to Atlanta.”
  16. “Dry aged steaks are the best, and the Delmonico is fabulous as well.”
  17. “There were so many steaks to choose from but I decided on the specialty of the house, the dry aged porterhouse.”
  18. “was extremely disappointed and the food was good, but for that price, your high expectations will not be met.”
  19. “The wine list is extensive and the dry aged steaks are remarkable.”
  20. “The steak were perfect as were the side items.”
  21. “The food is definitely pricey but it is well worth it considering the quality of the food and exceptional service.”
  22. “The steaks are as good as I've had in the city.”
  23. “food is good but one would expect more.”
  24. “Having eaten all over the world, I am a huge critic when it comes to food.”
  25. “the garlic mashed potatoes are so delicious that one night i dragged my girlfriend i here just so i could get some.”
  26. “have been to numerous restaurants throughout the Buckhead corridor, and never have experienced such an excellent combination of service and great food.”
  27. “If you are looking for a place that is going to give you great service and excellent food this is the place.”
  28. “The food we tasted in the bar was so good, my guest and I just had to have a full meal.”
  29. “Great calamari, amazing creme brulee, and the new coconut cream pie is WOW!”
  30. “The filet mingnot was delicious.”
  31. “The essence of fig and balsamico were perfect compliments to the steak.”
  32. “Our waiter was exquisite, and the food was beyond that.”
  33. “It's not much to say but this is my favorite restaurant and the food is outstanding.”
  34. “The food is excellent.”
  35. “The Capital Grille in Atlanta not only has a great view, but the food and service are superior.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The wine list is extensive and the dry aged steaks are remarkable.”
  2. “Not only was our server knowledgeable about the menu, which showed during the explanation of the daily specials and the specialties, but she also anticipated our needs.”
  3. “There may be quainter places than this, or those with more intricate menus, but for great service, great atmosphere and the best calamari in Buckhead, this is the place to be.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place for groups and also a place to go with just someone special.”
  2. “great place to go w/ friends.”
  3. “If you are looking for a place that is going to give you great service and excellent food this is the place.”
  4. “It's not much to say but this is my favorite restaurant and the food is outstanding.”
  5. “There may be quainter places than this, or those with more intricate menus, but for great service, great atmosphere and the best calamari in Buckhead, this is the place to be.”
service
78.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Impeccable service, beautiful view, and hands-down the BEST steak I have ever had.”
  2. “The service and food were great!”
  3. “Very Good food and wine and the service was excellent!”
  4. “The decor seems to be an intentional cliche -- dark wood paneling, moose and deer heads, bad painted portraits of rich people.”
  5. “GReat wine list and outstanding service.”
  6. “have not seen a more attentive staff.”
  7. “If you are looking for a place that is going to give you great service and excellent food this is the place.”
  8. “Our waiter was exquisite, and the food was beyond that.”
  9. “The Capital Grille in Atlanta not only has a great view, but the food and service are superior.”
  10. “Great wine list, great food, and excellent service.”
  11. “The service is outstanding and these folks, particularly at dinner, pay great attention to detail.”
  12. “The staff is not so excellent.”
  13. “There may be quainter places than this, or those with more intricate menus, but for great service, great atmosphere and the best calamari in Buckhead, this is the place to be.”
  14. “The service was great, the server was very knowledgeable of all specials and was very attentive while giving us the privacy that would be expected at a this type of restaurant.”
  15. “have been to numerous restaurants throughout the Buckhead corridor, and never have experienced such an excellent combination of service and great food.”
  16. “The service is one of a kind and I love the romantic atmosphere.”
  17. “Excellent service.”
  18. “Suberbly dry aged steaks, incredible wine list complimented by Reidel glassware and the mosr refined service I have found in Atlanta.”
  19. “Good food and great service!”
  20. “The service was terrific and friendly.”
  21. “The Food was awesome and the service was just as good.”
  22. “Sliced Sirloin with Au Gratin Potatoes were fantastic, as well as the service and view.”
  23. “Not only was our server knowledgeable about the menu, which showed during the explanation of the daily specials and the specialties, but she also anticipated our needs.”
  24. “The service was terrific -- attentive but unobtrusive.”
  25. “strongly recommend anyone who is looking for a good evening at an upscale restaurant with a classy staff choose Capital Grille.”
  26. “Capital Grille failed very highly in the service area.”
  27. “have had a wonderful meal and excellent service on two recent trips to Atlanta.”
  28. “Friendly, courteous, attentive but unobtrusive, precise, clean, and organized.”
  29. “The food is definitely pricey but it is well worth it considering the quality of the food and exceptional service.”
  30. “HIgh expectations, very poor service”
value
70.0% positive
  1. “was extremely disappointed and the food was good, but for that price, your high expectations will not be met.”
  2. “The food is definitely pricey but it is well worth it considering the quality of the food and exceptional service.”
  3. “Having eaten all over the world, I am a huge critic when it comes to food.”
  4. “The Delmonico is one of the best steaks you'll ever have, especially for the price.”
  5. “Romantic setting for a date if you think she is worth the high bill.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/17/12

nice no better

by fancyla

The service was outstanding the food exellent,We were treated as though we were not good enough to be there throughout the entire meal....

a little class never hurt anyone's business.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/14/12

TERRIBLE.

by mccitysearch

The food may have been decent...but the HORRIBLE service was so much, that I will gladly write this place off for good.

Our server was beyond rude...it was insulting and embarrassing. We were treated as though we were not good enough to be there throughout the entire meal....in the meantime, the restaurant was filled with thugs who couldn't even bother to take off their flat-billed hats.

If you're going to charge me $10 for a side of over-cooked asparagus, the least I'd expect is an enforced dress code...a little class never hurt anyone's business.

Our waiter's name was Jermaine....and knew nothing about the wine menu, or at least he sure was good at pretending to be clueless. He rushed us through the ordering process. Everything that came out of his mouth was very short and was accompanied by an awful attitude. And the cherry on top....he came over to the crumb the table and swept all the crumbs into my friend's lap and caused a kink in the table cloth...when that happened he stood there rolling his eyes until my friend had to straighten out the cloth for him to continue throwing crumbs in his lap. I almost lost it.

Never returning to that over-rated restaurant again. There are plenty of other MUCH MUCH better steakhouses/fine dining options in Buckhead.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/18/11

Great Place!

by jonsay24

Anniversary Gift!

My husband surpirsed me and took me here. This was great the food was great and the service ws great! We loved it, we will return.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/01/10

Great Restaurant and outstanding service

by CREATIVE SKIN CARE

The service was outstanding the food exellent, I can't wait to come back

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/27/10

Best in Atlanta

by KeithCFC

The service is always impeccable. I was seated within 1 minute of walking into the restaurant. My server, was warm, engaging and helpful with recommendations.

She made a four-star chain restaurant feel like you were in her home and she was the ultimate hostess. I ordered the pan seared tenderloin and buttered lobster, which I can only describe as two filet "boats" with lobster "oars", in a river of smooth, buttery, whipped potatoes. Just divine.

Portions were enormous and we definitely could have done without the 2 appetizer and 2 side dishes. But the highlight of the evening was the gratuitous lemon tart and a lovely bottle of malbec.

The Details on The Capital Grille

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • excellent good food
  • best aged steaks
  • great place
  • great romantic atmosphere
  • best spicy calamari
  • great wine
  • favorite restaurant
  • very attentive server
  • full meal
  • dry steaks
  • warm place feeling
  • definitely pricey food
  • amazing stoli doli martini
  • great attention
  • great ambiance
  • very good lobster
  • attentive friendly
  • interesting variations
  • celebrate promotion
  • love calamar
  • exquisite waiter
  • fantastic sliced sirloin
  • nice view
  • not more attentive staff