The Capital Grille

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(678) 701-9277

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 10.19.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

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

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

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

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Liquor Store Special Features:

Wine Cellar

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, New American, Traditional American, Seafood

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The Owner

The Capital Grille

Owner

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. Take in the breathtaking Atlanta skyline right from your table. Your penthouse view will look even better after savoring a dry aged steak paired with a wine selection from our award-winning list. Even the bar will earn high marks from you and your guests. Complimentary valet parking makes it easy to satisfy your cravings and enjoy a relaxing night out in the metropolitan center of the South.

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

01/14/12

TERRIBLE.

by mccitysearch at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/14/10

one of the most gratifying dining experiences

by jessedillon at Citysearch

Truly one of the most gratifying dining experiences I’ve had. This is a perfect place to indulge in delectable and flavorful food. Plus, the atmosphere was very peaceful and tranquil. We’d love going back to this place.

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

Message from The Capital Grille

  • Private dining rooms
  • Award winning wine list
  • Satellite broadcasting

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. Take in the breathtaking Atlanta skyline right from your table. Your penthouse view will look even better after savoring a dry aged steak paired with a wine selection from our award-winning list. Even the bar will earn high marks from you and your guests. Complimentary valet parking makes it easy to satisfy your cravings and enjoy a relaxing night out in the metropolitan center of the South.

The Capital Grille