We have had Capital Grille a few times in the past year. We decided we wanted to try this place when we had the urge to feel *upscale and fancy*. We made reservations which wasn't too far in advance.
To be honest, I'm not much of a steak person. I never understood what the big hype was and (please forgive me) only really wanted steak for A1 sauce. This restaurant has forever changed me. The steak was remarkable! That one steak changed my mind about steak forever. Granted, I'm no steak connoisseur so take my word with a grain of salt. But, I still talk about it months later.
Their sides are also pretty spectacular. I highly recommend the macaroni and cheese and brussel sprouts. And their desserts are pretty good, too. The service was excellent. I requested a low-key birthday dessert for my husband that was really special and sweet. All of the waiters and hosts were friendly, polite, and knowledgeable. The food and service was perfect and we definitely will be going here more in the future.