The Capital Grille

5310 Western Ave, Chevy Chase
(301) 718-7812

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Frank Ryan

The Capital Grille is always a treat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rusif Eyvazli

Had an excellent lunch at The Capital Grille. They had amazing food and truly fantastic service. The lamb chops were the standout, and the Lobster Mac ’N’ Cheese was rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering again. It is definitely my most favorite mac and cheese I ever had and would certainly recommend you all to taste it.

My only minor downside was parking: even after using the garage, it’s a bit of a walk (not fun in the cold) to get to the restaurant. Other than that, everything was on point and definitely deserved 5 stars.

I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karen Wu

This restaurant is located on the border of Maryland and Washington, DC, at the intersection of Wisconsin and Western Avenue.

I’ve been to The Capital Grille in Scottsdale, and the menu and flavors here are very similar. However, the decor at this location really stands out—it has a sense of history and a museum-like feel, almost like a collection of national treasures. I especially loved the bronze statues throughout the space.

I ordered the oysters for lunch, and they were an excellent choice—fresh, briny, and very refreshing.

Service was okay, but it didn’t quite meet the high standard expected of this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Charlene

I'm not sure why our server was tied up doing other things, but it was kind of unprofessional for him not to check on our table. When you have to wait a long time to order another drink is kind of ridiculous. Also, my sister asked what meal was better between the salmon and the roast chicken, and the roasted chicken was recommended by our server. After tasting the chicken that was dry and bland and had no taste, we waited and waited and waited for our server to return to the table and finally asked a gentleman who worked there if he could get our server and he offered his help, which he took the plate and she (my sister) got the salmon in its place which was absolutely delicious. Now, because our server did greet us and was very nice at the beginning, we left him a 17% tip. We were not leaving him anymore than that because he came to our table maybe three or four times throughout the time we were there and two of those times were to bring us the check and get the money. Just to be clear, we are over tippers.

Alena Kirillov

This place never disappoints. Every visit is consistently excellent, from the quality of the service to the overall experience. The staff is attentive, professional, and clearly takes pride in what they do. Everything feels well thought out and intentional, which makes each visit enjoyable and relaxing. I truly love coming here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for outstanding service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin

Cody our server was extremely attentive and helpful. My wife and daughter are both vegetarians and Cody helped with suggesting some things for them to eat from the menu. Thank you so much!

Mary

We were lookig forward to stopping by The Capitol Grill in Chevy Chase. We wanted to sit at the bar because we were only having appetizers and drinks. We were told by the hostess that the bar area is reservation only. We left and walked around for awhile, it was approximately 4:00 pm. I brought up the Open Table app and was able to reserve 3 seats at the bar at 5:00 pm. When returned to The Capitol Grill we were told that the people at the bar area had made their reservations days ago so we could not sit at the bar. We were given a table upstairs in the restaurant. We all felt a little tacky and were very apologetic to the wait staff for just ordering appetizers and drinks. The staff in the restaurant were extremely fantastic.

Emma

Don't bother making a reservation in the bar area. They'll take the reservation, but they don't hold the reservation.

Kevin

Very nice restaurant and the service was great. The food is always amazing. We had a reservation and they put us in a quiet spot away from the main crowd. Great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bishop Karen

Amazing happy hour! Reasonably priced drinks, delicious small plates, great service. I went three times while in the area for a business meeting.

marsha

Casey our server was outstanding. Reception as we entered was outstanding and efficient. Food was over the top delicious.

Rianti

The staff were excellent. He had an issue with light and the manager was very gracious and offered to fix it or see us somewhere else. We have been going to Capitol Grille for years and always appreciate the excellent customer service.

Jessica

We celebrated my daughter's 14th Birthday. They had a Birthday note on the table and the table was covered festive Birthday confetti. The staff and service is always wonderful and the food is always cooked perfectly.

tarso

The Capital Grille consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming—perfect for a special occasion or an elevated night out. Service is truly top-tier: attentive, knowledgeable, and never intrusive. The staff makes you feel valued from the moment you arrive. The food is simply outstanding. Steaks are cooked to absolute perfection, richly flavored, and expertly seasoned. The dry-aged beef is especially memorable, and the seafood is always fresh and beautifully presented. Side dishes are generous and thoughtfully prepared, easily shareable and full of flavor. The wine list is extensive and well curated, with excellent recommendations from the sommelier. Every detail—from presentation to timing to hospitality—reflects a commitment to excellence. The Capital Grille sets the standard for fine dining and never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a refined, memorable culinary experience.

Julianne

Service was amazing 👏 Food was amazing 👏 A guaranteed good experience for special occasions

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