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 entree, 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!