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The Capital Grille - Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Capital Grille

4.6 (1969 reviews)

2430 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Fine dining restaurant
American restaurant
Chophouse restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Steak house
Wine bar

About The Capital Grille - steak house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Customer Review Summary

Overall, The Capital Grille offers a memorable dining experience with excellent food and varying service quality. Many patrons praised the food, particularly the Filet Mignon, which was described as perfectly cooked and outstanding. However, the Caesar Salad was criticized for lacking freshness in the dressing. Some guests had high expectations but found the steak average for the price, indicating a disparity in experiences. Service received mixed reviews; while some servers were praised for their attentiveness and detail-oriented care, others faced issues with inattentive staff, particularly during busy occasions. The ambiance is described as beautiful, though some found the decor a bit outdated. For special occasions, the restaurant can deliver a festive experience worth celebrating, though consistency in service may vary. Overall, many diners seem willing to return for the quality of the food, despite concerns about service.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
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1576
4
216
3
79
2
35
1
63
Based on 1969 reviews

pathurrle

3 weeks ago

It was a great dinner with an excellent service. The food arrived so fast that you know it is not made at the moment. And I love Caesar Salad and I know when the dressing is not home made. I didn’t like it at all. But the Filet Mignon was amazing and cooked perfectly. Our waiter suggested a really nice wine and we have a very nice time.

Dan Henderson

2 months ago

I had high expectations for this restaurant and was hoping for an exceptional steak, but I found it to be just average. As someone who seeks out great steaks around the world, this one didn’t meet the mark. For the price, I don't believe it's worth it. The service wasn’t bad, but it didn’t rise to the level of fine dining either.

Holly Bynoe

7 months ago

Beautiful atmosphere and food. We had the special lunch of salmon and I had the tuna which was perfect. Our server Pete was polite and helpful. The chef, Gerry was so friendly and a beautiful spirit. We were happy to fine here and more Happy about the salted butter and crisp bread we had to start! Thank you for the memorable feast

Siggy E

5 months ago

Steeped in excellence, Capital Grille is a veritable “Foodie’s” delight… if you’re on a “budget” or aren’t interested (or willing) to pay over $100. per person for dinner, this is probably not the dining experience you’re looking for. That said… I visited for a business dinner & ordered the filet, it was a superior cut & cooked perfectly!One of the best steaks I’ve ever had! Not to be outdone, the mushrooms held their own with bold, umami flavors. (We’d begun with a cup of “chunky” Lobster Bisque Soup, Caprese, & Beet Salad - the latter - better on the palate than the eyes…). With the meals, added the truffle fries, asparagus and brussels sprouts; magnificent!! F planner had the decadent & luxurious double lobster tails; wowzers! Ended the meal with the “coconut pie” which is more of a tart, had less filling than anticipated but was delicious nonetheless (the cookie “garnish” was pretty but I would’ve preferred a more traditional approach on this particular dessert). Otherwise, these chefs KNOW what they’re doing & take great pride in their work. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 The server Richard was very attentive & even used a “crumber” tool to clean scattered bread crumbs from the table which is an attention to detail I haven’t experienced in SoFlo in 13 years so well executed! Service was indisputably 5 Star throughout. (And, like this evening, I always appreciate when the Dining Room Manager makes a brief stop by the table to assure everyone is happy.) I did find the decor somewhat “stodgy” but not pretentious, so “okay.” Our server had me laughing so I’m going with it. (Of course the dining room was pristine.) Will DEFINITELY return! 🙌 🤩

Daniel Borrego

3 weeks ago

Our go to steakhouse in Broward. Never disappoints. Always sit at the bar or hi-tops. Daniel is the go to server. Goes above and beyond with complimentary desserts or drinks after dinner. Great service!

Elena S

2 months ago

My niece graduated from College two weeks ago and we celebrated at Capital Grille in Ft. Lauderdale. I’ve had the dining experience of CG in Palm Beach Gardens and Miami several times, so not a newcomer. The food, as always, was on point!! Well seasoned, well grilled to perfection, beautifully plated, and perfect temperature. They did serve the dishes in the manner we’ve come to know for Capital Grille! My compliments to the Chefs and cooks!! They were the best part of this particular restaurant. On service, woefully poor at this restaurant!! You would think that a party of 10, several visiting from out of town, would receive the best of care. Sadly, we did not. How so? Guests should not: 1. Have to call their server for additional needs 2. Have to ask another server to have our server come to the table (I believe our server’s name is Felix)—Latin man with a mustache 3. When we arrived and asked for drinks, he responded, “you can look for yourself on the tablet”. I beg your pardon!! What? We re-addressed him and asked for the drinks we were looking for. 4. Our server’s attitude gave us the impression that we were a bother to him. Really? It’s not as if he was busy. Our dining time was 5:30pm and our area was practically empty when we arrived. Finally fed up with this level of non-service, I asked for the Manager who had frequented our 10 person table early in the dinner. Sadly also, he was of no help. He apologized and said he would take care of it. Never saw him again before we left. Diners beware…..you WILL receive excellent food. This particular establishment needs some tuning up of some of their staff. Disappointing dining experience for such an important occasion. I won’t be back!

Scorpio Arias

5 months ago

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Came here with the family to celebrate my mom's birthday and had a fantastic experience. We started off with some appetizers which included lobster-crab cake and Cherrywood Smoked Bacon With Korean BBQ. Our entrees were fantastic; wagyu steak and lobster were the orders of the day. Our sides included cream corn with bacon, asparagus, and lobster mac and cheese. These were all delicious! After dinner, we were dazzled by two beautiful dessert plates to usher in the birthday celebrations. Both were gorgeously plated one with coconut cream pie and crème brulee and the other with cheesecake and flower-shaped strawberries. It was a wonderful way to celebrate our matriarch. Shout-out to Greg, the head chef, and Richard, our waiter, who both ensured the a successful and beautifully intimate birthday dinner.

Gail Mauthe

6 months ago

What great service & attention to detail. The table was very festive with birthday confetti on the table, what a nice touch. We had a round of Aperol Spritzers that were very refreshing. Chef Gregory Thomas recommended the steaks & it did not disappoint. My new york strip was seared perfectly! The birthday boy had the tenderloin, both were tender, juicy & hot all the way through. The meal timing was perfect, desert was delicious. Great birthday dinner. I would do it again. thanks, chef Thomas, we’ll see you in the near future ❤️

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$100+