The Capital Grille

Capital Grille is now one of my new favorite steakhouses hands down. It’s upscale elegant style and décor will impress you as you are dazzled by an enchanting birds eye view of The World Famous Las Vegas Strip. The Porcini bone-​in ribeye is the way to go. It’s a 15-​year aged balsamic steak with a delicate porcini mushroom crust. Cooked to perfection… with each tender bite you’re chewing paradise. Pair the Porcini with some of its friends like roasted fingerling potatoes or grilled asparagus with lemon mosto and now it’s a party! The clam chowder or Caesar salad are both great starters as well. The deserts are decadent & delicious! The entire staff took care of us all night with prompt, courteous service… and our server was excellent, giving us great recommendations along with exceptional customer service. If you’re going to hit Vegas anytime soon… put The Capital Grille on your Vegas bucket list because this place is operating at a championship level.

Great food, service, setting and views. Even the bread basket has several offerings. Prices are in-​line with other great restaurants and food!

By far the best Steakhouse in town! My husband and me shared a very pleasant and delicious Anniversary dinner here last night. Our server Peter was wonderful and very helpful. The food amazing! I had the10oz. Filet mignon and my husband the salmon. Our sides were lobster Mac n cheese (hands down best Mac n cheese I’ve had in my life) asparagus were yummy as well! Beautiful view and our complimentary dessert of flourless chocolate cake and mini cheesecake with seasonal berries. They also gave a beautiful card congratulating us and wishing us many more anniversaries. (sweet detail) We will def go back soon when back in town. We couldn’t stop raving about how special our experience was here. Very nice hostess in front as well. We definitely give this lovely restaurant 5 starts.

I’m still buzzed writing this review but I have to say my experience here was nothing short of amazing. Service was exceptional. The food was just fantastic. We had the porterhouse, lump crab cocktail, fanny may oysters, and steak tartare. UNBELIEVABLE!!! And, don’t get me started on the wine. Elyse cab was delicious. I would come back in a heartbeat.

Obsessed with everything about The Capital Grille! I typically don’t prefer to go to chain restaurants, but it is definitely one of the best steakhouses I’ve ever been to!
My family and I made dinner reservations at The Capital Grille for New Years Eve. It turned out to be the perfect place for such an occasion! The food was out of this world, the ambiance was relaxing and wonderful, and the service was flawless!
The restaurant is located on an upper floor of the Fashion Show mall on the Vegas Strip. The inside of The Capital Grille is decorated very nicely. The restaurant has windows from the floor to the ceiling, which offer a great view of the Strip! Our reservations were for 5:30 p.m. It was nice because we got to watch the Vegas strip fade from daytime to all lit up and sparkling at night.
The food– oh my goodness. Everything was divine. My table started with the fried calamari. The calamari was served without any dipping sauces. We were confused at first, but quickly realized why. The golden calamari was served covered in a hot cherry pepper sauce. It was amazing!
As my entrée, I ordered the Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails (Their version of Surf n Turf). The meal was perfection. I had my meal with a side of the Lobster Mac n Cheese– one of the best I’ve ever had– and I pretty much order Lobster Mac n Cheese whenever I see it on a menu! It was so crispy and flavorful.
My mom ordered the Fresh Maine Lobster. My sister ordered the chef’s suggestion– Bone In Ribeye in a 15-​Year Aged Balsamic. I tried both and they were equally delicious!
We somehow saved room for dessert. Actually, we did not. The meal to that point had just been so great that we knew we had to try the last course they had to offer. Once we heard that the desserts were made in house, we were sold. We split the Capital Grille Cheesecake with mixed berries. The cheesecake was made brulee-​style, with the crispy sugary top. It was literally the best piece of cheesecake I’ve ever had.
As if the food wasn’t enough of a selling point, the service was so great. Our server’s name was Juan. Juan was extremely attentive and friendly. He provided professional service, but maintained a down to earth disposition.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good steak or seafood dinner in Vegas. It is pricier than average, but so worth it!

Our favorite steakhouse in Vegas! My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful New Years Eve dinner early evening, was seated at a table with stunning panoramic views of the Strip. Server Eric was more than accommodating when we compiled our order from multiple menu items. Husband’s filet mignon with Kona crust and shallot butter sauce, mine with Gorgonzola crust and Courvoisier cream sauce. As always steaks were cooked to perfection and the meal was absolutely divine! Dessert coconut cream pie was delicious. In my opinion best steakhouse, always consistent. Excellent value, food is top quality, superb service, ambiance and view! Will be back soon, Happy New Year!!!

This was absolutely outstanding! You can have a floor to ceiling view of the Strip while you dine.
Perfect ambience for conversing, no loud music. Our server, Jeff, was excellent, always there when we wanted him, but never bugging us.
The food was perfect, done exactly as we wished. The sides are large and meant for sharing.
This will be my new go to place for fine dining in a relaxing atmosphere.

Back again and as usual an amazing meal. This restaurant is always spot on and a fair price in Vegas. You can never go wrong! Their steaks are cooked to perfection and their fish is always a superior cut over most of their competitors! A must in Vegas if you want an amazing meal with wonderful service. Oh and did I mention the view of the strip?! Wow. Stunning!
Our Vegas favorite!!!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! My favorite restaurant! Everything is just superb from the staff to the amazing food ! If you go you have to get the lobster Mac and cheese. It’s to die for (not that I want you to) The portions are shareable!
Recommend items EVERYTHING!
But no, seriously the lamb is beautifully butterflied and serviced with a in house jam purée (faaaavvvv)

They have the BEST ribeye steak I’ve ever had!
Their desserts are really good too. I tried the flourless espresso cake, crème brûlée, & cheesecake. All were delicious & you can tell the ingredients were high quality!
Their prices obviously aren’t cheap, but it’s okay to splurge (or get treated) every now & then

I love the steak but… The salad can use a little help. But it don’t matter because even the service is wonderful. There is a few things in the menu that I really like. This place a absolutely a great pick for a dinner date or just a visit to the bar for a glass of wine,… Or two… Three? Okay a bottle then.
Perfect for anniversary! There is a lot of fine dining places in the strip but why bother go from the valet to the the other side of the casino to eat in the restaurant, if your a chick and wearing stilettos your feet is done, kaput ! But here there is valet too, a few steps to the elevator up the capital grill and there it is! Excellent food that you can’t go wrong with! This is for sure a GO place and a GO back here again!

What an elegant place to dine at! It’s hidden amongst a cluster of restaurants so finding the entrance was a challenge for me. We were seated in a booth with a beautiful view. As soon as we sat down, the waiter came and started talking through the menu with us. He was extremely nice and tentative.
We ordered the calamari for appetizer and the sea bass and salmon for entrée. All of the items were really good. I want to come back and order the calamari again!

Alex, Gina and Julian did a marvelous job taken care of our table. Food was fantastic we had lamb, surf and turf, couple of different steak varieties, scallops and salmon, not to mention 4 side dishes, everything was great!
The Blanton Manhattans were to die for, made with Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth and Luxardo Cheeries.
Definitely one of my favorite, wherever they are located throughout the US

As Las Vegas locals we visit this Capital Grille location a couple of times a year.
First time we came here, we entered the Fashion Mall from the back entrance, hoping to find a place to eat that was a cut above a mall restaurant. We succeeded. The Capital Grill, located at the front of the mall, has a view of the Strip’s Encore and Wynn hotels. I didn’t have reservations, Yet, the restaurant was able to accommodate me and my partner despite a rather large party who took up most of the front part of the restaurant.
We also ate there last night for our anniversary and once again they did not disappoint. Starting with the reservationist, Mallory, the friendly greeting from the maître d’ and the great Strip view from our table it was an outstanding experience. The service we received from our server Alex was exceptional. He asked about our time schedule and made sure we were on time for our show at The Wynn. We both decided on steak which is not always the case. I had the Delmonico while my wife had the sliced filet prepared with mushrooms and onions; both were delicious. The wedge salad was really nice as their blue cheese dressing is not overpowering. We tried the Truffle Fries for the first time and enjoyed them. Of course we had the stoli-​doli which is their signature drink. Love them.
A while ago we tried the Lobster Mac ‘N’ Cheese and we found this dish to be amazing. The double-​cut lamb chops were delicious and perfectly cooked, too. My wife marveled over this bone-​in filet mignon with every bite. When we were first-​time Capital Grille patrons, the restaurant sent us a complimentary dessert, which we matched with a dessert wine and a port. However, the coconut cream pie is our favorite dessert.
The wait staff were attentive and provided helpful suggestions on what to order. Those with large appetites will enjoy the steaks. Those with smaller appetites will likely take home a to-​go bag. The cocktails were tasty. We were allowed to sip an talk prior to the start of our meal as long as we wanted.
It’s tough to beat the combination of view, service and food that this Capital Grille provides. Highly recommended.

Came here for the first time for mine and my girlfriends anniversary and let me say that it was one of the best dinner experiences we’ve ever had. Our server, who’s name I cannot remember but was a rugby player, was extremely knowledgable on both the menu and drinks. Describing in detail about all ingredients and how how everything is prepared along with why they pair well together. He was very attentive and really knew how speak with us and the guest without making it awkward or bothersome. He really made our experience amazing! Sorry I don’t remember his name because he really deserves recognition but I’m pretty sure he’s the only rugby player there. They also set up our table with some nice decoration and wrote us a handwritten anniversary card.
The food was on a whole other level of delicious. We started off with the Lobster and crab cakes and the calamari. Both the best I’ve ever had! The calamari was nice and spicy but not to the point where it was uncomfortable to eat. The lobster/​crab cakes tasted fresh and where nicely sized. Our main course was the tenderloins and butter-​seared lobster. Best lobster tail I’ve ever had! The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked to temp. Our side to share was the lobster mac and cheese, let me just say it blew my mind! Not too salty or over cheesed and had a good amount of lobster portioned in. Our server brought us complimentary dessert with «happy anniversary» written on the plate, which was really nice of him. Now I don’t usually like cheese cake but this cheese cake was delicious and i loved it!
Overall wonderful food and service! The décor is very upscale and nice with a nice view of the strip!

This is not a restaurant I would normally come to, but my boyfriend picked it for our anniversary last week (he somehow always picks steakhouses when I let him choose.)
We arrived at 4pm for our 4.30 reservation (we were also catching a show) and were promptly seated at a table by the window. They had a hand-​written card thanking us for choosing them for our anniversary with heart-​shaped sequins sprinkled on the table. We had a lovely view of the empty lot next door, which actually proved to be pretty entertaining. There were lots of drunk girls leaving the dayclubs at wynn/​encore in their bikinis, and one guy who climbed out the escape hatch of a party bus and consequently had his entire group evicted from the bus. I imagine the people watching is probably less entertaining in the winter.
The food is pretty so-​so, what you would expect from a chain steakhouse. I had the Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails and my boyfriend had the Dry Aged Sirloin. We also had a side of the Sam’s Mashed Potatoes. My steak was more medium than medium-​rare, which I have found seems to be a problem at many places; I would probably order it rare in the future. The mashed potatoes were melt-​in-​your mouth delicious and oh-​so buttery. When I ate the leftovers in the morning it tasted like I was eating a stick of butter (to clarify, I think that sounds delicious).
What really put this from a 3-​star to a 4-​star review was all the little nice things they did for us for our anniversary. In addition to the cards and sequins, they also made us a dessert plate that said «happy anniversary» on it and brought out 2 glasses of sparkling wine. The waitress (Anali? Alani? something that started with an A) was friendly and helpful and really helped make our special day special.
Edit: looking back at pictures, I now remember that we also had the steak tartare. I remember thinking it was good at the time, but it apparently wasn’t very memorable.

Food definitely has the Wow factor. Their bread basket had different types, all good. We got the shrimp cocktail which had giant fresh shrimp. My bf got the kona something steak (don’t remember the name of it) that was delicious. I got the lobster Mac and cheese. I’ve probably tried about 10 or more different lobster Mac and cheeses in my life, this one stomps all over the others. It was perfect. It doesn’t look like like anything special, but the quality taste will blow you away. Our waitress Shaneen was great. Very sweet and attentive.

Awesome place for an anniversary dinner! We made reservations for 9:00pm to come here after our show. We were welcomed to what felt like the best table in the house. Seated in the corner window with views of both sides of the strip right next to us. Amazing!
Our server, Raoul was awesome. Kudos to him. He definitely knows how to make you feel welcomed, friendly and personable. Kept saying sit back and relax. Felt treated like family here. He knew a lot about the menu and made great recommendations for us.
Food was superb. Calamari is always a crowd favorite. But the Lobster mac and cheese is a must! Good size chunks of lobster too. So creamy and goes perfect together while eating steak. For our main course, we decided to get the Delmonico ribeye steak. It was enough for us to share being 22 oz. One of the better steaks I’ve ever had. Portion sizes are great value. I hate going to fancy places and I can’t even see our food! Like where is it? Haha but this wasn’t the case.
I’ll definitely recommend this place to anybody!

Impeccable service but mediocre food. We have been here a handful of times in the past for lunch, but we were disappointed last time and this time again. We like the comfy booth seating and large windows facing the Strip. The service is friendly, accommodating, and attentive. Unfortunately the food does not match up.
Appetizer: the only good dish we had today was the fried calamari with peppers though it was a bit oily.
Soup: French onion soup looked appetizing, but the soup and onions were way too salty.
Lunch entrees: Salmon and mango salad with champagne vinegrette had potential, but the salmon was dry on the sides and lacked flavor. The mangos were hard and sour. Previous Unilocaler had voiced disappointment with this dish too.
Chilean Seabass was so-​so and a tad dry, but the mushrooms were unbearably salty in the soy sauce. Palazzo’s SushiSamba has way better moist Chilean sea bass.
Lobster and crab cake burger is supposed to be a top seller, but the crab cake had too much flour. The lobster also was dry. The housemade salt and vinegar chips were good.
Side: lobster mac n’ cheese was a disappointment as the lobsters did not taste fresh. The lobster was very dry and far from succulent. I often order this dish at various restaurant, and this was one of the worse ones since the lobster was bad. The mac n’cheese were good though. If you like lobster, go to Top of the World at the Stratosphere for fresh succulent Canadian lobster.
Dessert: they were very kind and offered us a dessert duo of chocolate cake and cheesecake. We were hoping the dessert would be better, but unfortunately, the best part about dessert were the fresh berries that came with it. There is a fresh berries dessert on the menu too. I would recommend that.
Overall, the service is great, but the food was disappointing. With so many delicious culinary delights to choose from in Vegas, Capital Grille does not stand the heat. It needs to improve it’s quality and taste of food. I have never been for dinner, but lunch was a regrettable experience.

Before a show at Wynn, I came here for dinner. I was early but it was OK and I was seated at a window table with the marvelous third floor view of the boulevard and the Wynn/​Encore towers.
I was brought bread, ice water, and iced tea quickly. My server, Eric, was top notch! He explained various things on the menu since it was my first visit to the restaurant. He then left me to mull the choices before coming back to see if I had any questions or was ready to order.
I ordered a cup of potato leek soup, the bone in Kona crusted sirloin and the parmesan truffle fries for a side. Everything was very, very good. The potato leek soup was creamy and served with a few very thin, slightly deep fried fingerling potato slices. The soup was rich and very enjoyable.
I ordered the steak blue and that’s just the way it came. It was very good and I almost picked up the bone to gnaw before I let them take the plate. The parmesan truffle fries were addictive. If anyone from the FDA comes to this restaurant, the fries will be listed as a Class xx addictive drug. I hated to finish only a small amount but I didn’t want to overdo it.
For dessert, I got the flourless chocolate espresso cake. It was very rich and had a good dark chocolate/​coffee flavor – strong but not overpowering.
I gave my compliments to Eric for the staff on such a good meal. It was a great start to the evening. The view through those windows along with the excellent food and service make the Capital Grille a real winner.