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Bestest!!!! I have no words to tell how good this place is. The food, the service, vibe everything is beyond amazing. Hands down the best lamb chops & mashed potatoes I have ever had. Our server Mitchell was just incredible and he made the night even more special and memorable for me and my husband. We will be coming back soon. Thank you!!!!
Friend and I walked it at 730pm on a Wednesday. Sat at the bar. Place was busy, but no wait for a couple spots. Food was incredible.
The Nueske’s Cherrywood Smoked Bacon with Korean BBQ was UNREAL. One of the best versions I have had of this dish and that sauce was exquisite. In a night full of amazing food, this was my favorite bite. Huge, thick slab of bacon, lots of texture to every bite while still melting away in your mouth.
Caesar salad was good--we split it. The croutons were like a crustini that had cheese melted on it and were cubes. Really nice touch.
I got the Scallops with Lobster Risotto (ate one before I got the pic, sorry). Scallops were perfectly cooked and tons of flavor. Lobster risotto...I mean, incredible. Better than hoped for. Whole meal was fantastic. Services was prompt and balanced (didn't feel rushed, nor neglected). Pace of food service was great. The kitchen really expedited well.
Will be back soon!
The Nueske’s Cherrywood Smoked Bacon with Korean BBQ was UNREAL. One of the best versions I have had of this dish and that sauce was exquisite. In a night full of amazing food, this was my favorite bite. Huge, thick slab of bacon, lots of texture to every bite while still melting away in your mouth.
Caesar salad was good--we split it. The croutons were like a crustini that had cheese melted on it and were cubes. Really nice touch.
I got the Scallops with Lobster Risotto (ate one before I got the pic, sorry). Scallops were perfectly cooked and tons of flavor. Lobster risotto...I mean, incredible. Better than hoped for. Whole meal was fantastic. Services was prompt and balanced (didn't feel rushed, nor neglected). Pace of food service was great. The kitchen really expedited well.
Will be back soon!
We were greeted by Naomi and served by Travis yesterday night. Travis gave us excellent advice and we enjoyed the food a lot! Highly recommend the Scallop and Lobster Risotto! And of course, the oyster was very fresh!
We enjoyed Travis’s food recommendations and appreciated Naomi’s hospitality! Thank you!
We enjoyed Travis’s food recommendations and appreciated Naomi’s hospitality! Thank you!
The Capital Grill in downtown Indianapolis was magnificent! The appetizer calamari was excellent, with just a small touch of spice. Our service was amazing thanks to our wonderful server Adam. He made our celebration lunch very enjoyable. We also enjoyed the Capital Grill burger, delicious, the Capitol Cobb salad, and New England clam chowder. Bonus: Adam brought us a celebration dessert on the house... this is truly a great place to celebrate!!
I CANNOT recommend this place enough! Staff is so friendly and fun, food is AMAZING and so fresh. I love the seasonality of the menu. There's something for everyone, from the "safe" options to the adventurous. Drink menu is extensive as well. Prices are absolutely fair and reasonable for the quality.
Capital Grille is one of my fav restaurants across the country. This location is no exception. The crab cakes are always excellent. And my go to cocktail stoli doli is always amazing. Most of my family had a steak of some sort and everyone was pleased. The service here is always top notch. This is a great date spot but also family friendly if you want to treat your kids and they appreciate non kids menu dining.
Amazing cocktails and mocktails. Sad at how much I like this place bc I hate leaving my home but will definitely make the trip downtown for this place. The staff was so kind and helpful and I really liked the vibe. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to try more items. We have two appetizers. They were amazing!
My husband and I came to Indy for a night away and to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We order the crab cake appetizer and a cup of the lobster bisque. Those were both Fantastic. I ordered the sliced filet with mushrooms, and my husband got the Kona crusted bone on dry aged NY Strip. We got three sides because we wanted to try a little bit of everything. We got the Brussel sprouts, augratin potatoes and the lobster mac n cheese. The food was absolutely FANTASTIC! We like to dine at nice restaurants and this was hands down THE BEST WE HAVE HAD!! Thank you to the chef and kitchen staff for doing an amazing job.
The service and staff were all very sweet and attentive, but our waiter Monty was hands down the greatest! We asked him for food recommendations and he gave us his honest opinion and we listened and order the things he suggested and it was literally fantastic. He was very attentive, very knowledgeable and just did an absolute fantastic job. Thank you Monty for being amazing and doing such a great job.
The service and staff were all very sweet and attentive, but our waiter Monty was hands down the greatest! We asked him for food recommendations and he gave us his honest opinion and we listened and order the things he suggested and it was literally fantastic. He was very attentive, very knowledgeable and just did an absolute fantastic job. Thank you Monty for being amazing and doing such a great job.
I really loved the atmosphere, and wait was about 40 minutes. I was a huge fan of the Butternut Squash soup! My taste buds have never been happier. Sashimi plate was a little startling at how fishy it was, but it grew on me as I ate it. The Mushroom Gnocchi was also really delicious. Not pictured, but the chips and dip were amazing!! They chips were so fresh, and the dip was savory.
I would not recommend this place if you have dietary restrictions such as no red eat or vegetarian as some people in the party struggled to find food to eat. Additionally, it could be just our group but some people did not receive the dish originally asked for until the check was out.
I would not recommend this place if you have dietary restrictions such as no red eat or vegetarian as some people in the party struggled to find food to eat. Additionally, it could be just our group but some people did not receive the dish originally asked for until the check was out.
Intimate space with a moderate sound level. Hip vibe with a friendly casual staff. Good food and libations. Definitely good one to experience.
This place is very nice and clean. The host are friendly. The waitresses and waiters really know the menu. They understand the menuand very helpful the food is great I really enjoyed it
First time here and I have to say the food and environment were both great but what set the evening apart was our waiter, Jay. He was beyond nice and informative. He guided us on what to get without being pushy and made the best old fashioned I’ve had to date. Definitely a place worth visiting and count yourself lucky if you get him.
This is one of if not my favorite restaurant ever! I currently live in Boston and drive across the country once a year. I literally plan my route to come here! It’s that good. All ingredients are incredibly fresh and the flavor profiles are OUT OF THIS WORLD! The service is always amazing. Oh and you must try the bread pudding! I will come through Indianapolis for you every year!
Went here for a date night! The place has nice ambience, two sections one more lively near the bar and the other near the entrance.
Food: I’m a vegetarian and the menu was super limited. We ordered roasted cauliflower and Hot o crock. The roasted cauliflower was very salty and had excess lemon. The cauliflowers at the bottom was almost inedible! The hot o crock was lovely, crunchy bread with a dip. The only challenge was that even though it was entree the portion was quite small!
Service: Super lovely and helpful staff!
Ambience: For a date night this isn’t it! I wouldn’t want to go for a date night! This is a fun place for casual dinners or night with friends!
Food: I’m a vegetarian and the menu was super limited. We ordered roasted cauliflower and Hot o crock. The roasted cauliflower was very salty and had excess lemon. The cauliflowers at the bottom was almost inedible! The hot o crock was lovely, crunchy bread with a dip. The only challenge was that even though it was entree the portion was quite small!
Service: Super lovely and helpful staff!
Ambience: For a date night this isn’t it! I wouldn’t want to go for a date night! This is a fun place for casual dinners or night with friends!
Amazing! The food here was absolutely delicious. The service was also impeccable. This is the place that we go to whenever we can. That said, it’s very expensive. But you definitely get some phenomenal food for the price. It is a place that I love to go back to for special occasions. Also, don’t forget about the desserts. They were some of the best that we’ve ever had. See the pictures below.
1/13/2024 - Excellent food, service. Highly recommended for special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.). Had a wonderful birthday / anniversary dinner with wifey. Ean, Marija and the team took great care of us. My tuna and gingered rice was perfect. Wifey’s steak just as ordered. Complementary birthday and anniversary desert. Top notch!
Always used to love this place. Amazing food every time. Was excited to go back. Had a short window of time and the staff was great in telling me what would work in my window of time. They also played along with a ‘vote what dish is better’ which was awesome and I really enjoyed the bolognese pasta. Was a hard choice to make bc the whole menu sounded so good. One of the best spots in Indy
I visited the Capital Grille for my birthday earlier this year and what a great place to go to celebrate!
The food was amazing, but the service here is what really made my day. Upon learning that I was celebrating my birthday, they decorated the table with confetti and a birthday card! Additionally, they brought me super cute desserts and champagne.
I’ve never had any food or drink here that I’ve not enjoyed, and the staff are always wonderful. One of my favorite places to go!
The food was amazing, but the service here is what really made my day. Upon learning that I was celebrating my birthday, they decorated the table with confetti and a birthday card! Additionally, they brought me super cute desserts and champagne.
I’ve never had any food or drink here that I’ve not enjoyed, and the staff are always wonderful. One of my favorite places to go!
Went during a weekday as part of an appreciation dinner with one of my vendors. I ordered a really delicious seared tenderloin steak with butter poached lobster tail dinner. I ordered it medium rare.
The sides were ordered for the whole table and all good and paired well with my entree.
I’m not into drinking wine but what was ordered for the table was ok. I preferred the house special pineapple mixed drink I got for myself whose name I don’t recall.
For dessert, I ordered a crème brûlée with fruits on top. It was the best I’ve had thus far.
The service was excellent and the waiter took good care of us as best he could with a group as large as ours and the whole restaurant being full thanks to the conference in town.
The bathrooms were ok. Kind of dim but they looked mostly cleaned. However, it was at the end of the day so that should be taken into consideration.
It’s a really good restaurant which I’d considered fancy and for special occasions I’d go there on my own despite the high costs.
Recommended just be sure you have plenty to spend.
The sides were ordered for the whole table and all good and paired well with my entree.
I’m not into drinking wine but what was ordered for the table was ok. I preferred the house special pineapple mixed drink I got for myself whose name I don’t recall.
For dessert, I ordered a crème brûlée with fruits on top. It was the best I’ve had thus far.
The service was excellent and the waiter took good care of us as best he could with a group as large as ours and the whole restaurant being full thanks to the conference in town.
The bathrooms were ok. Kind of dim but they looked mostly cleaned. However, it was at the end of the day so that should be taken into consideration.
It’s a really good restaurant which I’d considered fancy and for special occasions I’d go there on my own despite the high costs.
Recommended just be sure you have plenty to spend.
After a wonderful experience here it's safe to say that it's a fantastic choice, even for a chain restaurant. From the moment we were seated, we were treated to warm and attentive service.
To start, the bread selection was impressive and absolutely delicious, setting the tone for the meal. The drinks were equally impressive, with a variety of options to choose from, all expertly crafted.
Moving on to the main course, the quality of the food shone through. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the crab cakes were a delectable choice. The salad was fresh and served with a flavorful dressing, and the lobster mac and cheese was a delightful indulgence, with generous portions of lobster and rich, creamy cheese.
What stood out at The Capital Grille was the consistency in the quality of their food, despite being part of a chain. The flavors were spot-on, and the presentation was impeccable.
Overall, The Capital Grille in Indianapolis is a dependable choice for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for great food, a wide selection of drinks, or just a pleasant atmosphere, it delivers on all fronts.
To start, the bread selection was impressive and absolutely delicious, setting the tone for the meal. The drinks were equally impressive, with a variety of options to choose from, all expertly crafted.
Moving on to the main course, the quality of the food shone through. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the crab cakes were a delectable choice. The salad was fresh and served with a flavorful dressing, and the lobster mac and cheese was a delightful indulgence, with generous portions of lobster and rich, creamy cheese.
What stood out at The Capital Grille was the consistency in the quality of their food, despite being part of a chain. The flavors were spot-on, and the presentation was impeccable.
Overall, The Capital Grille in Indianapolis is a dependable choice for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for great food, a wide selection of drinks, or just a pleasant atmosphere, it delivers on all fronts.
I had a great dining experience at Capital Grille in Indianapolis. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made the evening special. The cocktail selection was extensive and offered a delightful start to the meal. I enjoyed the mezcal margarita. The crab cake appetizer was a delectable start, and the salmon was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The real star of the show, though, was the lobster mac and cheese; it was rich and indulgent. While it was a great meal, I reserve the fifth star for that 'wow' factor that I didn’t quite experience.
I was really excited to check this place out as so many people have recommended it.
Service was okay, our server was pretty nice but felt like she was annoyed by us being there.
The atmosphere is pretty chill definitely better if you sit outside, the inside is a bit cramped.
Tried some of their drinks first and it was surprisingly good. The painkiller was good and the watermelon/cucumber drink was refreshing.
Started off with some chips and dips and they were okay.
I had the ribeye and it was decent. The meat was well seasoned and the sauce that came with it was decent. The corn and mashed potatoes were a bit of a miss, they just kinda blended together and tasted like regular mashed potato with corn in it.
We also tried the pork belly. It was completely inedible. There was literally no flavor, I don't know how they manage to make pretty fairly fatty pork belly and cook it so dry. We apologized to the waitress and had it replaced with the pasta dish but that one was also a disappointment.
Overall it was a pretty underwhelming experience and it could be I just had such high expectations but for the price it's just not worth it.
Service was okay, our server was pretty nice but felt like she was annoyed by us being there.
The atmosphere is pretty chill definitely better if you sit outside, the inside is a bit cramped.
Tried some of their drinks first and it was surprisingly good. The painkiller was good and the watermelon/cucumber drink was refreshing.
Started off with some chips and dips and they were okay.
I had the ribeye and it was decent. The meat was well seasoned and the sauce that came with it was decent. The corn and mashed potatoes were a bit of a miss, they just kinda blended together and tasted like regular mashed potato with corn in it.
We also tried the pork belly. It was completely inedible. There was literally no flavor, I don't know how they manage to make pretty fairly fatty pork belly and cook it so dry. We apologized to the waitress and had it replaced with the pasta dish but that one was also a disappointment.
Overall it was a pretty underwhelming experience and it could be I just had such high expectations but for the price it's just not worth it.
We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it did not disappoint. We had a drink at the bar while waiting for our reservation, both bartenders were very attentive and friendly. Once seated, our waitress Ashley arrived almost immediately to wish us a happy anniversary and get our drinks and appetizers started. We enjoyed absolutely every bit of Ashley's service and the food was amazing. We will definitely be coming back here!
A little pricey, but a fun experience nonetheless ! The servers were all helpful and knew their products, the vibe was nice, and the wine and food were great. Only taking a star off because of the price, as we were caught off guard. If you prepare to pay a little more, you'd probably give it 5. :)
Madelyn (not sure on spelling) is absolutely so helpful and sweet. I was greeted warmly and very thoroughly educated on the entire process of visiting the buisness and exactly what to expect. Overall after 12 years in the service industry I must say this girl deserves a pay rise raise because I was blown away with how patient and helpful she was. Star employee no doubt and I cannot wait for our visit next Saturday!
Amazing place. Amazing people. The best restaurant in Indianapolis for great wines. They also offer home ads pizza and a bunch of tapas and snacks. The wine menu is amazing. The owners are very kind and experienced in wine. If you are a wine lover: definitely a place to go to!
This is a cool idea for wine tastings! I enjoyed the concept of less talking to a SAHM and more selecting my wines.
Red Wine: Barista, Sexual Chocolate and NV13
Red Wine: Barista, Sexual Chocolate and NV13
I LOVED this place. Such a cool idea, you are able to pick and choose your tastings and size of pours. There were only two waitresses/bartenders, but they did a great job. We got there on a Saturday at 3, when they opened, and it was full by 4pm.
Such a cool venue. Good varieties for your palette from all over the world. Fair prices on the pour and a very knowledgeable bartender for cocktails. Charcuterie was on point and staff was very attentive as well.
You can preload a wine tasting card and walk through the entire establishment tasting samples until you can't walk..
There are 72 different bottles throughout our floor you can walk around with a glass and pour a 2, 4, or 6oz glass freely for yourself.
A huge variety of region's, varietals, reds, whites, flavors, everything.
Once you have made your selection you are welcome to sit down and enjoy a freshly popped bottle just for yourself or you can sit at the bar and enjoy specially mixed cocktails.
One of the pluses about this establishment is that all of the art is the art is purchasible you can either take it with you or they can ship it to you.
There are 72 different bottles throughout our floor you can walk around with a glass and pour a 2, 4, or 6oz glass freely for yourself.
A huge variety of region's, varietals, reds, whites, flavors, everything.
Once you have made your selection you are welcome to sit down and enjoy a freshly popped bottle just for yourself or you can sit at the bar and enjoy specially mixed cocktails.
One of the pluses about this establishment is that all of the art is the art is purchasible you can either take it with you or they can ship it to you.
This place... Let me tell you. Best wine experience and I am not a wine person. My wife and I were celebrating our ten year anniversary and this was one of our stops. The flowers, the arrangement, the food was all done by the Tastings team. I did nothing but ask for what I wanted. The normal tasting process isn't occurring due to covid-19 but it does not change the awesome experience or atmosphere. The selection of wines is impressive and has a full bar as well. Thank you for making our night memorable which we still talk about years later. Updated with more information today.
I highly recommend this place great hospitality and great service we appreciate you guys
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Amazing place.. loved it