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Capital Grille

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Local(617) 928-1400

250 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Capital Grille
Local(617) 928-1400

250 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

http://www.thecapitalgrille.com

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Capital Grille - Chestnut Hill is a three star restaurant in Chestnut Hill. Located in the Chestnut Hill area, this restaurant is expensive. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Best of Clam Chowder and Best of Wine List awards. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food outstanding.

User Reviews of Capital Grille

Yelp.com Review - by Lilia G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there for resturant week, service was outstanding, food was great. GET THE FILET MIGNON! It is amazing! Great place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is just great in terms of food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. Today, I had the bone-in kona sirloin steak - awesome! The truffle fries and veggies (brocollini and shallots) were great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Want to give a five star but for the same money I prefer Ruth's Chris.To me a great steak house is at any price about the food,not attitude. Capital Grille seems more pretentious in both staff and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia Su m.

3.0 of 5 stars. speedy gonzales has quit cartoons and taken up work as a bartender at capital grill. his new name is 'nam.' i will share with you his greatness: we arrived on a saturday night and went to the bar for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mark e.

2.0 of 5 stars. WAY over priced, Food was ehh, very small servings, Rip off
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by V. X.

4.0 of 5 stars. the steak was DRY aged.and it was creme brule not flan.also I think I would go back for the lobster mac and cheese alone. holy fuck....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was researched extensively by the going-away gal on where was the best place for aged-steak in the area and based on the Yelp reviews she comes up with Capital Grille.Choosing the Chesnut Hill...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Listing time:1) The food is delicious- I tried all the cuts of meat our table ordered and each one was distinct, but very palatable.2) Who doesn't like looking at a locker full of meat?3) Or a wine...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jes H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for our 3rd anniversary and the staff were very nice. However, our waiter sold us on a "specially-priced" bottle of Silver Oak Cab for $65. He explained that with the bad economy, Silver...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A pleasant surpirse! I had a three year old giftcard which I'd never used because I'm not a steak eater and the place looks like a Republican hangout. When we arrived, we were asked if we'd ever eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by esther s.

2.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I came here for a date last weekend--much anticipated since it was supposedly the top steakhouses in Mass. I orderd the Kona encrusted sirloin, husband ordered the 14oz filet mignon,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew s.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food and service you'd expect - in a much different location to that of it's downtown sister. There are pros to that, of course, such as the availability of parking, and the fact that you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is THE restaurant to take that "hard-to-get" girl. You know. The kind who grew up with the golden spoon and the platinum credit card from the cape. The one with the long blonde hair and longer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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maybe not

I gave it only 2 stars, as it was meant to be a very upscale experience! We waited, largely ignored by the hostess, for over an hour. We were never thanked for waiting, despite our initial wait time of 20 mins...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by joseph D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was treated to a dinner here after a business event. The service, the presentation, the amounts and the quality where outstanding. It has been close to a year since I was there, but I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nabeela A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Star One-Service by Joe was outstanding and entertainingStar Two-Seafood Platter ($47) cold appetizer is just out of this worldStar Three-Table Location, friendliness, ambianceStar Four-Extensive Wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Capital Grille may be a chain steakhouse, but it is definitely miles ahead of the rest in terms of food quality. The decor goes a bit beyond the traditional American basic wood atmosphere with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by allison r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lobster mac and cheese. Need I say more? Okay.A coworker and I decided to treat ourselves after a long week of 1-930 shifts, so we made a friday night reservation.The meat was delightfully seasoned,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mia D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a date night with my husband. It was a long wait for a table (without reservations), so we ended up miraculously scoring two seats at the bar which was also packed! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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terrific by Judith A. at InsiderPages

Treat yourself to a great dining experience at the Capital Grille. The service is first class and so is the food. The prices are pretty high, but for the quality of the food and service it's worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frau W.

2.0 of 5 stars. The hubby and I had dinner with friends last Saturday night at a crowded Capital Grille in Chestnut Hill. We were right away annoyed when we were taken to our table -- it was RIGHT outside the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wife wanted to go to Capital Grille for her birthday, so who was I to argue? From start to finish it was a great experience. The fresh bread was almost too hot to touch, which is so simple yet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Amazing Steak by Kyra T. at InsiderPages

Capital Grille has one of the best steaks out there and it is still priced decently. The service is always good too. Sometimes there can be a crowd so reservations are a good idea.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Orly M.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had my Dad's 50th BDay party here and it was a really lovely meal. Although, 4 bottles of excellent wine do make my family a lot more appealing. Most of us didn't get appetizers -- for some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I give the five stars for the superb service we received. The hostess changed out table twice since we first wanted a booth and then we wanted a booth with more light. Then she gave us black linen,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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The worst dinning experience of my life!

My wife and I went to eat at the Girll 12/7. The night started out fine. The dinner started out ok, the apps came out timely and were prepared properly. Then we noticed the table next to us that their filet...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Simply the best! by Jodi M. at InsiderPages

I have never had a better steak or dining experience. They are simply the best. The atmosphere is very quiet and intimate. They are very attentative and have a great menu of delicious steaks and don't forget...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Very Disappointing Special Occasion Dinner !

For my husband's 50th birthday, our family of four went to dinner Saturday night - 10/27 at Capital Grille. While a bit surprised by the noise levels, that was the least of the unpleasant experience. Our table...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya S.

5.0 of 5 stars. two words: AWE-some! Good stuff.Great wine list, delicious tasty meats and dy-no-mite desserts. Highly recommend it - especially if someone else is paying (like a business dinner!)
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If my wallet and my waistline would allow it, I would eat here weekly. I liked this location so much better than the Newbury St. location. Of course, the food at both is equally terrific but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Fantastic!!!

For those nights where you really want to splurge and treat yourself (or a date) to great food this is the place. Although I have never eaten in the actual dining room, I love to eat at the bar, and the lamb...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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I was embarrassed!

I was terribly embarrassed to have arranged a corporate lunch here. Two members of the group were vegetarians, and there is literally nothing vegetarian on the menu. I've never had that happen before, and was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything I've ever tried here is amazing. From the appetizers (I highly recommend the crab/lobster cakes, smoked salmon and the caviar) to the side dishes (mushrooms, creamed spinach, all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chin C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Nah, too expensive to dine here and got just average steaks. I can get much better steaks with same prices else where.I heard many good/bad things about Capital Grille then gave it a try. I was kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc M.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Awesome steak house!! Classy and relaxing atmosphere. Very diverse menu and wine selection ( a couple of Wine Spectator Awards.) Superior service, very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Their steaks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jkhkjh j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh.... the mashed potatoes and filet mignon... yummy. Service is usually amazing, they clean off the table after each dish is removed. Great to go here on dates and with the family. I prefer the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Call me a heretic. I just wasn't blown away. True, the massive porterhouse I had was amazing, and so were the lobster and crab cakes, but something was off with the service. Eh, I'd come here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Boston location not up to the chain's standards

We went to the Capital Grille with a party of ten people with a nine o'clock reservation recently. We were not seated until just past ten and by then we were all pretty hungry. Our waiter was terrible and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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The best steak in 47 years!

This was the BEST Kansas City Steak I have ever had! Topped with carmel butter...although expensive it was unbeleivable.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Excellant food, pay more than $$$s...

The steaks and side dishes were outstanding. Incredible. My dinner party loved it. The atmostphere was nicely traditional. Yet it was rather noisy on a Saturday night so we couldn't easily talk over the table....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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Good, but make sure you've got $$$

Had a $25 gift certificate and still ended up paying $130 more. Steaks were very good and the waiter, Joe, was courteous and friendly. I had a 5:30 reservation but showed up half an hour early and they had no...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2003
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Losing their edge?

My first trip to the Chestnut Hill location was less than impressive. Bartender was confused about order. Slow & confused table service. Steaks cold and not cooked as ordered. Veggies served very late. No...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2003
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Not that romantic

Having eaten at the Capital Grille I do agree that it is a fine eating establishment but I don't think it is in any way a romantic place to eat.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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great service but not good steak

I had dinner at the Capital Grille for my twenty first birthday. The service was exellent, there is valet parking and there was someone there to greet me at the door. However, i ordered the filet mingon and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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capital grille in the house

The Capital Grille is the best steakhouse I've ever been to. Better than Grille 23. Better than Abe and Louie's. Better than the Palm. It rocks.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Mouth watering

The capital grill has the best steak in town. I have dined at the Federalist, The Chop House, Abe and Louey's etc...the capital Grill is the best. The service is 5 star, along with the atmosphere. Go...you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Great Evening

This is a first class operation from the start to the finish. I highly recommend it for someone in the mood for a classy, high-class affordable evening.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Carnivore's Delight

OK- I'm a Chicago born, NYC raised steak house afficianado, and I'm telling you all: this is THE BEST STEAK in Boston!!! I'm not saying this is the universally best steakhouse chain; each city's are slightly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Gayot

get your platinum cards ready. this is it: the american steakhouse in all of its overdone glory. like its newbury street original (actually itis a mini-empire with cgis in providence, dc and houston) you get...
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10Best

capital grille steakhouse graces the chestnut hill area, and locals are ever so glad it does. regulars come time and again to order the savory steaks and steaming side dishes. the mouthwatering selections...
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OpenTable

located on route 9, east of the atrium mall, the capital grille boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style. nationally acclaimed for dry aging steaks on premises, the capital grille serves classic...
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Dine.com

an excellent steak house, they offer good, aged steak at somewhat...
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OpenTable

You are cordially invited to join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite...
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