Specialty: Dry-aged steaks
Neighborhood: Streeterville
Features: Business dining, private rooms,
Attire: Dress casual to business attire
Reservations: Recommended
Hours:
Lunch
Monday - Friday: 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner
Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday, Saturday - 5:00 pm to 11:00 p.m.
Prices: $15.00 to $25.00 and up
Payment: American Express, Optima, Visa, Discover, Diners Club
Parking: Valet Parking, street parking can be difficult, parking garages nearby, taxi-cabs are plentiful
ADA: Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation: CTA buses (3-King Drive, 11-Lincoln, 125-Water Tower Exp., 145- Wilson/Michigan, 146-Marine/Michigan, 147-Outer Drive Exp., 151-Sheridan)
Call the CTA at 312.836.3501 or visit www.chicagotransitauthority.com/ |
From the oversized wine list, to the generous dry-aged steaks and extra-large martinis, Capital Grille exudes a stately and club-like masculinity. No question, important client lunches and power tie dinners abound at this Streeterville location, with a word-of-mouth reputation for attracting seal-the-deal diners, (much like the Providence R.I. based steakhouse chain's Washington D.C. locale). Lending nicely to Chicago's voracious appetite for Midwestern-man-sized portions of great red meat, the Grille specializes in dry-aged steaks; meat that is aged for 21 to 28 days, which intensifies flavor. At the front of the restaurant, patrons can view the aging process, which is completed in a humidity-controlled locker. Steaks are succulent and carefully prepared; the Delmonico is especially tempting, as is the steak tartare appetizer. Depending on the season, roasted seasonal mushrooms compliment any cut nicely. Not in the mood for beef? Try the cold shellfish platter or juicy steamed lobster, and finish with an absolutely decadent New York Cheesecake or slice of key lime pie.
Accurately named for its proximity to politicos in Washington D.C., Chicago's version nods to an astutely tuned in clientele as well. And while the rumor is that the D.C. dining room swings Republican, a large portrait of Chicago's favorite Democrat, the late Honorable Mayor Richard J. Daley, stands guard at the Grille - an invitation and reminder that Washington D.C. and the Windy City are in some ways, worlds apart.
With ample seating for up to 215 guests, weekday lunches and business dinner crowds can make for chatty, even a bit noisy, dining. Reservations are recommended, but for impromptu visits without reservations, the bar is a smallish but pleasant place to sit and enjoy a fine single-malt Scotch and cigar while waiting for a table. The "clubby" atmosphere is fully realized with deep and distinguished mahogany wall paneling, deer and buffalo heads mounted prominently, and tasteful Art Deco light fixtures everywhere. |
