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87.5% positive |
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The ambiance was also very nice. ”
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have been here for lunches for business, to celebrating romantic dinners with my husband, and The Capital Grille never ever dissapoints. ”
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After a fabulous but exhausting night out at TRU, it was nice to sit down to a wonderful full-portioned steak dinner in a warm & inviting atmosphere. ”
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Wonderful service, great ambiance, steaks were delicious. ”
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But if you're looking for an intimate, romantic setting, this is not the place to eat in Chicago. ”
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Definitely not romantic, but great food ”
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Elegant atmosphere, great service, the best steak in town. ”
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Awesome service, wonderful atmosphere - HIGHLY recommend! ”
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Great food, inviting atmosphere, and impeccable service. ”
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Nice place, great atmosphere, very cool time. ”
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Despite the rating on this site, this place was not romantic. ”
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It has the most elegant dining room, it provides a terrific value for power lunches, and extrordinary ambience for romantic and business dinners. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The wait staff was incredible, we were given the best table in the restaurant, and treated to complimentary champagne, dessert, and a small appetizer. ”
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Service was very good, and we were treated to a complimentary slice of cake for our anniversary. ”
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He surprised us at the end of our meal with a flourless chocolate cake that was really good. ”
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Then he recommended a cajun delmonico steak, with vidalia onions and a horseradish cream sauce. ”
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Find heaven in a nice glass of wine--I think they have about 500 vintages from which to choose--a wonderful filet, and cap it off with the coconut cream pie. ”
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Jeannette made the perfect pairing recommendation for the Pyrat XO rum with the Creme Brulet; wife's white chocolate mousse light, fluffy and creamy. ”
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| drinks |
88.45999717712402% positive |
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We showed up at 6 with jeans and nice sweaters, the first thing out of the Managers mouth at the host stand was 'we are so sorry that we are all full up this evening, we do have a full menu available in the bar'. ”
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Had a drink at the bar, and the bartender had the BEST personality. ”
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Avoid the cheaper wines on the wine by the Glass list (the Alderbrook Zin @ $8 is really mediocre). ”
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Derek, our waiter, recommended a red wine that included a grape that usually gets made into champagne. ”
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While leaving our group was looking for a nice local bar and while the receptionist didn't know of any, she went out of her way to find another staff member who was more up on the area. ”
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Find heaven in a nice glass of wine--I think they have about 500 vintages from which to choose--a wonderful filet, and cap it off with the coconut cream pie. ”
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Very busy bar area with very pretty people to ogle. ”
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Food was delicious and so were the drinks. ”
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True to form, the service was impeccable, the food perfect, the wine list superb and the overall experience simply great. ”
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He is extremely intelligent on wine, and a terrific listener, only adding to my experience at this fine establishment. ”
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nice filet with a bottle of wine, and all is well with the world. ”
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Since The Capital Grille has opened its doors, I have truly enjoyed a glass of wine or two at the bar. ”
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Have a Stoli Doli at the bar with Leon the fantastic bartender, then sit down for a wonderful time with amazing food. ”
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| food quality |
89.25999641418457% positive |
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Excellent sirloin steak; outstanding flavor, tender and juicy. ”
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He surprised us at the end of our meal with a flourless chocolate cake that was really good. ”
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After a fabulous but exhausting night out at TRU, it was nice to sit down to a wonderful full-portioned steak dinner in a warm & inviting atmosphere. ”
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The burger was good,but the trimmings (i.e lettuce,onions ect) were of low standard taking away from the hamburger. ”
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For those of you who want something other than steak, they've also got some great seafood dishes. ”
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Definitely not romantic, but great food ”
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I've frequented this Streeterville establishment at lunch time, and I contend that the Capital Grille has the best burger in the city. ”
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... the steak I order was positively the best steak I have ever had in my life, if I am ever back in the Chicago area I will be sure to eat there again! ”
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First, their cold seafood platter was so fresh and delicious, we ordered another round of oysters on the half shell! ”
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well my friends and I each get to pick any restaurant of one's choice for their birthday, and I choose Capital Grille, everything we had was very good including the lobster, it was my first time having it and it was delicious kinda expensive but very good ”
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they claim to serve dry aged beef but only two of the four major cuts are dry aged. ”
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liked mine very much, and he really loved the salmon (says it was the best he has had to date). ”
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Food was delicious and so were the drinks. ”
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The food was excellent, and the meat dishes that we ordered were cooked perfectly to temperature. ”
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Then he recommended a cajun delmonico steak, with vidalia onions and a horseradish cream sauce. ”
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think this place has the best steak. ”
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At first we took it as a sign that the food wouldn't be great, but that was a wrong assumption. ”
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#2) After you're relaxed getting that buzz from the vodka, sit yourself down and eat some great food. ”
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Not only does this place serve the best steak, but, compared with other steak houses, it serves it up at a remarkable value versus other Chicago steak houses. ”
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Even the seafood plates were outstanding. ”
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Great food and great service ”
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Wonderful service, great ambiance, steaks were delicious. ”
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Above all the food was absolutely outstanding, and the service was above and beyond our expectations for this special occasion. ”
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The food is the best, down to the rolls. ”
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it has great food. ”
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area/booth. The food and service was Excellent! ”
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Elegant atmosphere, great service, the best steak in town. ”
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True to form, the service was impeccable, the food perfect, the wine list superb and the overall experience simply great. ”
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Then, I ordered some clam chowder soup which was awesome. ”
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Not worth the trip with so many other great steak restaurants in the city. ”
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Don't get me wrong--the food was EXCELLENT (from our appetizer, to our soup, to the steak to the side disehs) and I wouldn't hesitate to eat there again. ”
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The steak was good, but the appetizers were extremely lacking. ”
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The food was great and the service was wonderful. ”
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But if you get their simple steaks (especially their bone-in nightly specials), you will get the full flavor of the meat. ”
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The service was great and the food was extraordinary. ”
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have dined capital grille in connecticut and illinois and they are by far the best steak I have ever encountered. ”
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The food and service was the best! ”
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went there with a few other people to celebrate a birthday and the food was AWFUL! ”
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Oh fyi the bread and butter are very good. ”
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What a wonderful ending to a great meal. ”
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Porcini rubbed ribeye with balsamic dressing was delicious. ”
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Have a Stoli Doli at the bar with Leon the fantastic bartender, then sit down for a wonderful time with amazing food. ”
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The Capital Grille is a wonderful steak restaurant. ”
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Great food, inviting atmosphere, and impeccable service. ”
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This place has the best steak in the city. ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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and described every detail of their incredible menu selections. ”
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We showed up at 6 with jeans and nice sweaters, the first thing out of the Managers mouth at the host stand was 'we are so sorry that we are all full up this evening, we do have a full menu available in the bar'. ”
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The Capital Grille has a wonderful menu to choose from. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This is by far my favorite restaurant in Chicago. ”
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The wait staff was incredible, we were given the best table in the restaurant, and treated to complimentary champagne, dessert, and a small appetizer. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Derek was a wonderful waiter, and I cannot wait to return! ”
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| service |
94.11999702453613% positive |
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The servers are entirely too professional. ”
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The staff is the most professional and knowledgeable I have ever seen. ”
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Derek, our waiter, recommended a red wine that included a grape that usually gets made into champagne. ”
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Recently, there is a new bartender named Colin who has done nothing but add to my wonderful experience. ”
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Awesome service, wonderful atmosphere - HIGHLY recommend! ”
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The manager wasextremely rude as well, I feel bad for his employees! ”
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went there with a few other people to celebrate a birthday and the food was AWFUL! ”
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Elegant atmosphere, great service, the best steak in town. ”
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Seated fairly promptly, very nice waitress. ”
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The food and service was the best! ”
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Great food, inviting atmosphere, and impeccable service. ”
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The service is the best I have ever had anywhere. ”
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Wonderful service, great ambiance, steaks were delicious. ”
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Service attentive - diners name given to waitstaff - service is good and prompt without being oppressive. ”
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While leaving our group was looking for a nice local bar and while the receptionist didn't know of any, she went out of her way to find another staff member who was more up on the area. ”
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The food was great and the service was wonderful. ”
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Very busy bar area with very pretty people to ogle. ”
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The waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. ”
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Great food and great service ”
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Had a drink at the bar, and the bartender had the BEST personality. ”
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We ate there on a Friday night to celebrate our 5th annivesary and were seated near a party of 10 loud people, even though I made it clear it was our anniversary and we wanted a quiet table. ”
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Derek was a wonderful waiter, and I cannot wait to return! ”
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Great service! ”
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The servers are really terrific. ”
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The service was great and the food was extraordinary. ”
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The service was pleasant and prompt. ”
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Absolutely the best staff in the city. ”
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The wait staff was incredible, we were given the best table in the restaurant, and treated to complimentary champagne, dessert, and a small appetizer. ”
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Our waiter (Mr. Potter) was awesomely friendly, attentive and patient. ”
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area/booth. The food and service was Excellent! ”
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Our service was incredible. ”
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True to form, the service was impeccable, the food perfect, the wine list superb and the overall experience simply great. ”
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Have a Stoli Doli at the bar with Leon the fantastic bartender, then sit down for a wonderful time with amazing food. ”
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Above all the food was absolutely outstanding, and the service was above and beyond our expectations for this special occasion. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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It has the most elegant dining room, it provides a terrific value for power lunches, and extrordinary ambience for romantic and business dinners. ”
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think the prices are good. ”
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Not only does this place serve the best steak, but, compared with other steak houses, it serves it up at a remarkable value versus other Chicago steak houses. ”
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Not worth the trip with so many other great steak restaurants in the city. ”
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well my friends and I each get to pick any restaurant of one's choice for their birthday, and I choose Capital Grille, everything we had was very good including the lobster, it was my first time having it and it was delicious kinda expensive but very good ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Make a reservation this is an awesome restaurant and they fill up quick! ”
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