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Capitol Square Bar & Grill, Washington, DC

Capitol Square Bar & Grill

4.7
4.7
64 Reviews
$30 and under
African

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill!
We are pleased to announce that we are the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of E Capitol & 15th St on Historic Capitol Hill. The Cap Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.
DC Cap Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, and our cuisine aims to reflect that diversity, blending culture, great food, and ambiance for everyday dining as well as important celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, retirements, and rehearsal dinners. We hope that every visit to our restaurant will bring out the nostalgia of our historic Washington DC community and provide a relaxing place to enjoy fresh, healthy food, whether that is breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
We will strive to provide authentic American Cuisine and comfort food that will appeal to a broad variety of tastes with a touch of elegance and sophistication.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    African, Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 507-8492
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm! Enjoy Bar Bites & Drink Specials!

    Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday! photo

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Capitol Square Bar & Grill offers a delightful dining experience with standout "delicious" food and a "great atmosphere." The location is perfect for outdoor dining, and the staff are "incredible" and "friendly." While service can occasionally be slow, the overall ambiance and menu make it a neighborhood favorite worth visiting.

64 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Capitol Square Bar & Grill! The food was amazing and innovative! The customer service was top tier! I will definitely be back. 

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  2. Katelyn

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fantastic. We came as a family of four to celebrate husband birthday and our Littles loved the music + the staff was so sweet to them. My husband and I look forward to coming on comedy night soon!

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  3. Dr. Ellen

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my mother there for the first time for brunch and she truly enjoyed it! The food, service, and atmosphere was wonderful. I'm already planning to return with my mother to celebrate her birthday!

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  4. Janay

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love, love, love this place! Great neighborhood spot for me but worth coming from another neighborhood to visit. The staff were just incredible. The space was so nice! The food was so delicious.

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  5. Paul

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were polite, food came out hot, nice drink options and great atmosphere.

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  6. TheFaithfulDiner

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nikki was an absolute breath of fresh air. Great personality and just wonderful to be in her presence. The food was good, although a bit overpriced but the service was so slow! There is no way we should have sat there for 4 hours although we were having a good time and the food was good.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was tasty and our server was wonderful. She alerted us to the fact that two of the items we ordered off the Vegetarian menu, in fact, had meat products used in preparation. (Kudos to her for that!) The music (and karaoke performances) blasting from the speakers by our table made it impossible to have a conversation, unfortunately. Definitely a mixed bag and I wish it was a better experience because I really wanted to like it - everyone was so friendly.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiters were showing favoritism based on skin tone. They would be so polite and articulate with those with whiter skin. At times they came out to refill water and didn’t ask if I wanted mines refilled. I came in first but somehow I was always walked pass and getting checked on last. That day was my last day there.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I went here on Thursday at 6:30. We booked a reservation although it was not needed there were tables open. We were seated immediately and warmly greeted at the door. I started with the Ricky Froze cocktail which was Yummy ! And my friend had the “What a melon” cocktail which was good (just stir it up first) because then it won’t taste as strong lol. The setting was nice to sit outside under the covered patio. One suggestion I have is to have small plates on the table so food can be easily shared. We order the Crab Mac and Cheese which was delicious; full of crab meet and made with cavatappi pasta. I chose this based on other reviews and I was not disappointed! We had the shrimp and grits and the shrimp were meaty and big ! So good! The grits were a bit runny and the seasoning was mild but overall not bad! I ordered the Oxtail with Jollof rice. The oxtail was a bit fatty so not a lot of pieces of meat but the jollof rice was yummy! The inside has a nice bar but a small seating area. Overall ambiance is very fancy!

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  10. RobertN

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was good: food, ambience, location. The only area of improvement needed would be in coordination: keeping track of what's needed at each table. But, the FOOD! That alone is worth return trips!

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FAQs

Capitol Square Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 507-8492.

Capitol Square Bar & Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Capitol Square Bar & Grill

1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    African, Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 507-8492
  • Catering
    Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
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