The Capital Grille
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California.
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The menu
What to order
- Bone-In Ribeye Steak
- Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails
- Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese
- Lobster and Crab Cakes
- Porcini-rubbed Bone-in Ribeye
- Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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The Capital Grille
The wine
The Capital Grille holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Sommelier-led
- Craft cocktails
Details
- Elegant
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Classic
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Private Event
- Private Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Craft Cocktails
- A La Carte
- Prix Fixe
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Pescatarian Friendly
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
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 4–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Upscale, traditional steakhouse with dark woods, white tablecloths, and low, warm lighting, described by guests as traditional and elegant with a refined, clubby feel suited to business dinners and special occasions.