The Capital Grille
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California, France.
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- Address
- 44 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103
- Phone
- (860) 244-0075
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PMFri 11:30 AM–10 PMSat 4–10 PMSun 4–9 PM
- Website
- thecapitalgrille.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Porcini-rubbed Bone-in Ribeye with 15-year Aged Balsamic
- Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails
- Bone-in Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip with Shallot Butter
- Lobster and Crab Cakes
- Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers
- Lobster Mac ‘N’ Cheese
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Classic Crème Brûlée
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California, France.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
Details
- Elegant
- Classic
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Business Dinner
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- After Work
- Private Event
- Private Dining
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Craft Cocktails
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 4–10 PM
- Sunday
- 4–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Comfortable yet upscale steakhouse setting with African mahogany paneling, Art Deco chandeliers, and a warm, stately atmosphere suited to business dinners and special occasions.