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The Capital Grille

Item: The Capital Grille
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Cuisine: American, Steakhouse

Price: $$$

10Best Says

The classic steak house experience in the ultra posh Back Bay area will have you rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. There's a good reason celebrities flock here for a meal-the food is always good and the scene is always in style. Dive into one of their perfectly prepared steaks and you'll fall in love with the food in front of you. A Boylston Street location makes dining at the Capital Grille central to your Boston experience and with hours that include lunch and dinner you can easily find time for a meal her during your day of exploration.

Address:

900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-262-8900

Hours:

Mon-Wed: 5pm-10pm
Thu-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Sun: 4pm-10pm

Website:

thecapitalgrille.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Steakhouses: "Dive into their super fresh raw bar offerings before your meat filled meal to get the full Capital Grille experience."

Best for Steakhouses Because: The Capital Grille is a posh spot for excellent steak where you'll find yourself rubbing elbows with celebrities.

Lunch Menu
- Appetizers and Soups
  New England Clam Chowder
  Cup: $10.00
  
  Bowl: $12.00
  French Onion Soup
  Cup: $10.00
  
  Crock: $12.00
  Shrimp Cocktail (5)
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Pan-Fried Calamari
  
  with Hot Cherry Peppers ($17.00)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  with Avocado, Mango and Sriracha ($19.00)
- Salads
  
  Wedge
  
  with Bleu Cheese and Smoked Bacon ($12.00)
  
  Maine Lobster Salad
  
  with Citrus Vinaigrette ($25.00)
  
  Fresh Mozzarella
  
  Tomato, Basil with 15-Year Aged Balsamic ($14.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  with All-Natural Chicken Breast ($18.00)
  
  Seared Salmon*
  
  with Avocado, Mango, and Tomato Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette ($19.00)
  
  The Capital Grille "Cobb" Salad*
  
  with Sliced Tenderloin and Mustard Dressing ($21.00)
  
  Seared Tuna Salad*
  
  with Napa Cabbage, Kale, Toasted Almonds, and Peanut Vinaigrette ($29.00)
- Burgers and Sandwiches
  
  Lobster and Crab Burger
  
  with House Tartar Sauce ($24.00)
  
  Ribeye Steak Sandwich*
  
  with Caramelized Onions and Havarti ($24.00)
  
  Maine Lobster Roll on Toasted Brioche
  
  ($23.00)
  
  The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger*
  
  A Blend of Chopped Sirloin, Smoked Bacon, and Sweet Onions ($19.00)
- Entrées
  
  Filet Mignon*
  
  ($31.00)
  
  Bone-In Dry Aged NY Strip*
  
  ($29.00)
  
  Sushi-Grade Sesame Seared Tuna*
  
  with Gingered Rice ($31.00)
  
  Seared Halibut
  
  with Sake Braised Mushrooms and Miso Butter ($28.00)
  
  Sliced Filet Mignon*
  
  with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence ($35.00)
- Refreshments
  
  Housemade Grapefruit Soda
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Fresh Squeezed Mint Lemonade
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
  
  Carafe of Simple Syrup ($3.75)
Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Steak Tartare*
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
  
  with Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($17.00)
  
  Lobster and Crab Cakes
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell* (6)
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp
  
  with Olive Oil Crostini ($18.00)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail (5)
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  with Avocado, Mango and Sriracha ($19.00)
  
  Pan-Fried Calamari
  
  with Hot Cherry Peppers ($17.00)
  
  Cold Shellfish Platter*
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Grand Plateau*
  
  Jumbo Lump Crab, North Atlantic Lobster, Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell ($109.00)
- Soups & Salads
  
  Butternut Squash Bisque
  
  with Crème Fraîche ($9.00)
  
  New England Clam Chowder
  
  ($10.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  with Grana Padano Croutons ($11.00)
  
  Fresh Mozzarella
  
  Tomato, Basil with 15-Year Aged Balsamic ($14.00)
  
  Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  
  with Toasted Pecans, Goat Cheese and Smoked Bacon ($12.00)
  
  Kale Salad
  
  with Toasted Almonds and Peanut Vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Field Greens
  
  Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs with Parmesan Vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Wedge
  
  with Bleu Cheese and Smoked Bacon ($12.00)
- Chef's Suggestions
  
  Seared Tenderloin*
  
  with Butter Poached Lobster Tails ($54.00)
  
  Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip*
  
  with Shallot Butter ($51.00)
  
  Sliced Filet Mignon*
  
  with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence ($52.00)
  
  Gorgonzola and Black Truffle*
  
  Crusted Dry Aged Bone-In NY Strip ($50.00)
  
  Porcini Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye*
  
  with 15-Year Aged Balsamic ($56.00)
  
  Veal Tomahawk Chop*
  
  with Foie Gras Butter ($60.00)
- Main Courses
  
  Dry Aged NY Strip*
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak*
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre*
  
  with Courvoisier Cream ($49.00)
  
  Filet Mignon*
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Bone-In Ribeye*
  
  ($54.00)
  
  Slow Roasted Chicken over Carrots and Cipollini Onions
  
  ($29.00)
  
  Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops (4)*
  
  ($46.00)
- Seafood
  
  Seared Halibut
  
  with Sake Braised Mushrooms and Miso Butter ($43.00)
  
  Sushi-Grade Sesame Seared Tuna*
  
  with Gingered Rice ($45.00)
  
  Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon*
  
  with Marcona Almonds and Brown Butter ($37.00)
  
  Pan-Seared Sea Scallops
  
  with Wild Mushroom Risotto ($44.00)
  
  Fresh Maine Lobster
- To Share
  
  Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Parmesan Truffle Fries
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Au Gratin Potatoes
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Roasted Wild Mushrooms
  
  ($12.00)
  
  French Beans
  
  with Heirloom Tomatoes ($11.00)
  
  Sam's Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts
  
  with Bacon ($12.00)
  
  Creamed Spinach
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  with Lemon Mosto ($11.00)
  
  Sautéed Spinach
  
  with Garlic Confit ($11.00)
Dessert Menu
- Dessert
  
  Classic Crème Brûlée
  
  with Seasonal Berries ($9.00)
  
  Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
  
  with Cocoa Powder and Fresh Raspberries ($10.00)
  
  Coconut Cream Pie
  
  with House Made Caramel Sauce ($10.00)
  
  Chef's Seasonal Fruit Sorbet
  
  Made In-House Daily ($10.00)
  
  Warm Double Chocolate Cake
  
  with Port Wine Infused Cherries and Ice Cream ($11.00)
  
  Seasonal Berries
  
  with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise ($9.00)
  
  Handcrafted Ice Cream
  
  with Biscotti ($9.00)
  
  The Capital Grille Cheesecake
  
  Brûlée Style with Fresh Berries ($10.00)
Bar Menu
- Cocktail Plates to Share
  
  Seared Dry Aged Sirloin*
  
  with Sweet Chili Vinaigrette and Wasabi Oil ($17.00)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  with Avocado, Mango and Sriracha ($19.00)
  
  Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp
  
  with Olive Oil Crostini ($18.00)
  
  Mini Tenderloin Sliders* (3)
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Lobster and Crab Cakes
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Pan-Fried Calamari
  
  with Hot Cherry Peppers ($17.00)
  
  Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
  
  with Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($17.00)
  
  Steak Tartare*
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Lollipop Lamb Chops* (4)
  
  with Herb Oil and Aged Balsamic ($18.00)
- Shellfish & Oyster Bar
  
  Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell* (6)
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail (5)
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Cold Shellfish Platter*
  
  Chilled 1- lb Lobster, Shrimp Cocktail and Oysters on the Half Shell ($55.00)
- Soups
  
  Clam Chowder
  
  ($10.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  ($10.00)
- Salads
  
  Wedge
  
  with Bleu Cheese and Smoked Bacon ($12.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil
  
  with 15-Year Aged Balsamic ($14.00)
  
  Seared Tuna Salad*
  
  with Napa Cabbage, Kale, Toasted Almonds and Peanut Vinaigrette ($29.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger*
  
  A Blend of Short Rib, Chuck and Brisket by Pat LaFrieda, with Caramelized Havarti Cheese ($19.00)
  
  Maine Lobster Roll on Toasted Brioche
  
  ($23.00)
- Entrées
  
  Porcini Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye*
  
  with 15-Year Aged Balsamic ($56.00)
  
  Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip*
  
  with Shallot Butter ($51.00)
  
  Dry Aged NY Strip*
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Sliced Filet Mignon*
  
  with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence ($52.00)
  
  Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak*
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Filet Mignon*
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Bone-In Ribeye*
  
  ($54.00)
  
  Seared Tenderloin*
  
  with Butter Poached Lobster Tails ($54.00)
  
  Seared Halibut
  
  with Sake Braised Mushrooms and Miso Butter ($43.00)
  
  Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon*
  
  with Marcona Almonds and Brown Butter ($37.00)
  
  Sushi-Grade Sesame Seared Tuna*
  
  with Gingered Rice ($45.00)
- Shareable Sides
  
  Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Sam's Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Roasted Wild Mushrooms
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Au Gratin Potatoes
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Parmesan Truffle Fries
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts
  
  with Bacon ($12.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  with Lemon Mosto ($11.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Stoli Doli
  
  The Capital Grille Signature Martini. Stolichnaya Vodka infused with fresh pineapple, chilled and served straight up. Since 1990 ($14.00)
  
  The Elder Brother
  
  Plymouth Gin, Jack Rudy tonic, elderflower cordial, lime and fresh rosemary spear ($14.00)
  
  In Fashion
  
  Russell's Reserve 10 Year small batch bourbon, Grand Marnier and black walnut bitters, served over an orange ice sphere with an amarena cherry ($14.00)
  
  Mojito de Uvas
  
  Bacardi Light Rum, fresh squeezed lime juice, cane sugar syrup, fresh mint and green grapes, topped with chilled Champagne. Garnished with fresh mint ($13.00)
  
  Fire and Ice
  
  Casamigos Blanco Tequila with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and fresh cucumber, lime and Fresno peppers ($15.00)
  
  Adults Only Arnold Palmer
  
  Elit by Stoli Vodka, fresh crushed mint lemonade and fresh brewed iced tea. Garnished with fresh lemon and mint ($13.00)
  
  Grapefruit Buck
  
  Absolut Ruby Red with a splash of elderflower cordial, ginger beer and fresh squeezed lime juice. Topped with Campari and garnished with a fresh ruby red grapefruit wedge ($12.00)
  
  Capital Cosmopolitan
  
  Chilled Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice. Garnished with a lemon twist ($13.00)
  
  Blackberry Bourbon Sidecar
  
  Woodford Reserve handcrafted in small batches with blackberries, Cointreau, lemon juice and fresh thyme ($14.00)
  
  Manhattan 46
  
  Makers 46 Bourbon and Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth. Garnished with black amarena cherries from Italy ($14.00)
  
  The Bohemian
  
  Absolut Apeach with a splash of Mixed Berry Cordial, topped with chilled Champagne and garnished with fresh raspberries ($15.00)
- Glass of Sparkling
  
  Riondo, Spumante, Prosecco, Veneto, N.V.
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Gruet, Brut Rosé, N.V.
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Moët & Chandon, Brut Impérial, N.V.
  
  ($23.00)
- Glass of White
  
  Sartori, Veneto, Pinot Grigio, 2015
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Pinot Grigio, 2016
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Selbach, Qba, Mosel, Riesling, 2015
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Yealands, NZ, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Michel Lynch, Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Leese-Fitch, CA, Chardonnay, 2015
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Hartford Court, Russian River, Chardonnay, 2015
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Patz & Hall, Sonoma, Chardonnay, 2015
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Whispering Angel, Provence, Rosé, 2016
  
  ($15.00)
- Glass of Red
  
  Edna Valley, Central Coast, Pinot Noir, 2015
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Gran Moraine, Willamette, OR, Pinot Noir, 2014
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Copain, Tous Ensemble, Mendocino, Pinot Noir, 2015
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Meiomi, CA, Pinot Noir, 2015
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Terrazas de los Andes, Alto, Malbec, 2015
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Muga, Reserva, Rioja, Tempranillo, 2013
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Upper Cut, Napa, Merlot, 2013
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Duckhorn, Napa, Merlot, 2014
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Concannon, Founders, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014
  
  ($12.00)
  
  H3, WA, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Fisher, UNITY, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Route Stock Cellars, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Paul Hobbs, Crossbarn, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014
  
  ($24.00)
  
  The Prisoner, Napa, Red Blend, 2015
  
  ($25.00)

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