Food & Drink

With locations all over the country, it is unlike me to agree to The Capital Grille as our destination of choice when visiting a friend in Washington, D.C. When I travel I like to try restaurants that I cannot have anywhere else. I like those that are unique to the area.

In D.C. I did not fight the trip to The Capital Grille. The plan was for us to go out and not worry about the bill. There were three of us and we made sure to stop by an ATM before having dinner. We agreed limits were off. Not that this is the only way you can enjoy The Capital Grille, this is simply how we opted to approach dinner on this reunion weekend.

Whenever I sit down at a nice restaurant and peruse the menu my eyes immediately drift to the Soups. I am always keeping an eye out for restaurants that serve a lobster bisque. I have a soft spot for lobster bisque. The Capital Grille happens to be my favorite. Now you see why I did not fight the suggestion to have dinner here.

Though they are known for their dry-aged steaks, I (in a moment of weakness) opted just for the delmonico. My steak was great, but next time I will try one dry-aged.

One of my dining partners opted for a smaller steak to facilitate eating of two pounds of lobster as well. The other began his meal with oysters on the half shell.

In true steakhouse-style, the side items are served family style to encourage sharing and passing. Our table ordered Sam's Mashed Potatoes and the Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise. (Hungry yet?)

The Capital Grille has great food, but also has a very comfortable atmosphere that is conducive to a long meal. This is understood and would be a reason behind the dinner menu including a full wine list and the dessert menu coming equipped with an extensive selection of after dinner drinks. Between the three of us we had no trouble finishing two bottles of wine before it was time for a round of desserts and a pair of after dinner drinks.

The Capital Grille is a restaurant chain that I do not mind having locally. It, obviously, it also a place I will gladly go even when on the road.

(No, we did not go to the original Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue. We went to a different location in the metro area.)

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