The Capital Grille - Milwaukee

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   Michelle VIP

   Milwaukee14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been to The Capital Grille a few times for family dinners, and it’s a favorite for my husband and his kids. First Impressions: The restaurant has a swanky, upscale feel with moody lighting and a sleek, attractive bar. Valet parking is available on certain days. My family and I enjoy starting with a cocktail before being seated; my go-to is the Stoli Doli. I don’t typically drink martinis, but this one is served ice cold with a refreshing pineapple-infused vodka. One is plenty for me. Our Dining Experience: We dined on a Wednesday at 5 PM, and the staff was busy preparing for multiple events, including a party of 80! Despite the hustle, service remained exceptional. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure a smooth experience. Appetizers: •Lobster Bisque – Nice consistency, but I found it a little under-seasoned and added fresh cracked pepper for extra flavor. •Crab Cake – Delicious. A generous portion with plenty of lump crab and great flavor. •Caesar Salad – A miss for me. It was too tangy, and there was way more Parmesan than romaine—I wouldn’t order it again. Entrée & Sides: I ordered the chef-recommended sliced filet with onions and mushrooms. It was good, but not the best—I like bold flavors, so I added a side of Béarnaise sauce, which made it much better. For sides, we had: •Mashed Potatoes – Decent, but nothing extraordinary. •Brussels Sprouts & Creamed Spinach – I didn't like either and could’ve skipped them altogether. Dessert: We finished with The Capital Grille’s famous Coconut Cream Pie, and it was delicious. Creamy, rich, and generously portioned. Final Thoughts: Overall, great service and atmosphere, but some dishes were hit or miss.
   

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   Jennifer

   Portland5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was exceptional and the food was phenomenal!
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great birthday experience. The food was great and the service was top tier.
   

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   John VIP

   Milwaukee7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. Expensive but that is the world we live in now.
   

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   NoelH

   Milwaukee5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always go to Capital grille for special occasions, they always treat us spectacularly and the food is always great!
   

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   James

   Milwaukee2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were promptly seated ..to notice Birthday Cards written to us personally:) Our Server Kristen was thoughtful & generous Steaks & Lobster Flavorful/grilled to specification Truffle Fries & Brussels perfect accompaniment Lobster Mac: rich & loaded Chef sent us an Amuse bouche;delicious Capital Grille sent out a lovely & decadent dessert A place we will make future memories! Thank you for taking care of us:)
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambience! Slow pace, private, relaxed! Loved the low lighting and spacious place! Food was fantastic, and service was superb!!
   

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   TomF

   Milwaukee29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The waygu burger and Duckhorn wine combination was outstanding. The service provided by Danielle was exceptional. This late afternoon “special” will be revisited. This is definitely “must dine” experience not to be missed!!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were top tier, I highly recommend the lobster and crab cake for appetizer but honestly everything was amazing! Good place for birthday, anniversary, etc.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Took over an hour for our food with no communication from our server
    

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