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Cap City Diner--Grandview in Grandview is a three star Californian restaurant. It's been awarded the Best of Late-night Dining and Best of Comfort Food awards. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features a full bar, breakfast, and brunch. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place. It's awesome for parties big and small. The food comes in enormous portions so that you can always take the leftovers for lunch the next day. I can't say that I have had a bad meal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cap City. I can never pass up the two apple spinach salad. My favorite main dish is the pecan crusted pork chops. If you save enough room for dessert, there are some great options, but plan to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will always remember this place for many reasons. I embarked on my 3,000 mile journey with my late grandfather in the Fall of 2005 from Boston and after 15 hours of driving we settled in Columbus to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is my favorite place in town. Not only is the food simply amazing but the ambiance is second to none. Best way to describe both the food and the decor is - confort food meets class....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What makes Cap City Diner so great is how owner Cameron Mitchell gives you a high-end service experience in a super-casual setting. It makes you feel like you're a great meal without the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visit Cap City often for lunch meetings at work or dinners when we have people in town from other offices.As far as a fine diner concept the place delivers. As with all 'fine'dining you get what you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I continue to experience "Yelp", I am utterly amazed at the educated people here who think that a Cameron Mitchell restaurant will be offering diner grub at a bargain price. If you simply drive up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I had pretty high expectations for Cap City. You always hear such great things about Cameron Mitchell restaurants and I had never been here before. A couple of friends and I decided to come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. That's about all I've got. The greasy spoon thing is cool in theory and if that is your white whale, maybe you will love this place. The vegetarian selection isn't that impressive. The mac &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is, by far, my favorite restaurant in Columbus.The lunch prices are amazing when you take into account the amount of food you get. The food is also fantastic. I don't think I've ever had anything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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I love Cap City diner! You can get traditional diner fare with far more quality and a unique twist. Their brunch is delicious and the pricing is very reasonable considering the portions and quality of food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat for a fancy dinner. The Romano Crusted Chicken is to die for. If it's warm, try to sit outside, because it's very pleasant.Let 'em know it's your birthday, and they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cameron Mitchell restaurants across the board, but of all the concepts, this is my least favorite. It's not a reflection of the food or even the popularity with so many others, but it's just my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wouldn't be my first pick on the CMR list, but when it's the boss' treat...I went to Cap City today for the first time. I wasn't very impressed with the menu. It's lacking in vegetarian options....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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This very large family style diner has decent food - the place is just a little too large and starts to feel like a chain restaurant. Everything foodwise is decent, but not special.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite all around restaurant in Columbus. The food is moderately priced for the quality. Larry, if he is still the head chef (he is!), is great at creating amazing comfort food of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I have no problem with Cameron Mitchell restaurants, they are usually not first on my list of places to go out to eat. I don't know what the stigma is - or maybe it's just that they never cross...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dining experience Saturday afternoon was better than the previous. We went for lunch and two of us selected the Meatloaf melt, delicious.My mom had the meatloaf and loved it along with the crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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If you are in the mood for something that is totally bad for you, get the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, don't come here expecting diner prices. My boyfriend and I once spent $70 here for two drinks, an appetizer, two entrees and a piece of pie. Cap City is an "upscale" diner and is priced...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there a couple of times, it's not that great. I don't really understand the concept... If you want diner food, you probably don't want to eat at an upscale restaurant. Likewise, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cap City Diner seems to be a bit confused to me. Not really a diner at all, but with sort of a mod-diner feel and little to no diner food. Cap City seems to be trying to to dress up basic American...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch 4-5 stars, dinner 3The blue cheese covered chips are amazing. I don't even like blue cheese and I go there just for them. They fry the chips just right too. That's a great way to start a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet meatloaf. They even have the billboards all over town to prove it. That should serve as a perfect indicator as to what this Grandview "diner" really is all about.The first time I ate here was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cap City Fine Diner bills itself as a diner that's also upscale. Wait, what?That's not a very good concept to me. The whole reason for diners is to get bad food, hopefully fast, some bad coffee,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that is worth all the hype it receives. Cap City Diner is a perfect combination of classy ambiance and approachable food (tamarind glazed chicken wings, steamed mussels,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, but not a lot of vegetarian options.I've had good service and sub-par service, so like anywhere else, it just depends on the server. Sometimes there's quite a wait, but the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mom the Meatloaf!!!Meatloaf is off the hook. Service is just ok but the quality of everything is great. A little pricier than a normal sit down but well worth it. The Sunday brunch is on point too....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly above average food and slightly below average decor. I don't like meatloaf and that is what this place is kind of known for. I would put it on par with a great meal from Fridays.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've eaten here 4 or 5 times, and never had a bad lunch at CCFD&B. I love diners, and I love that this place offers traditional American fare but with a bit of an upscale twist. Admittedly, I've only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to eat in all of Columbus! I haven't been to this place since I've been back home in a year. Still I had to write about it, this is easily one of the best places to get a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the idea of an upscale diner, but once I ate at Cap City I realized that this concept just doesn't carry over well in reality. It's not that Cap City isn't a nice place. It's really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cap City is another one of Cameron Mitchell's creations. Its upscale for a diner, but casual clothes are just fine here. You'll find many comfort foods made with quality ingrediants. There is a mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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After having this place recommended to us several times, my boyfriend and I decided to give Cap City a shot. We expected upscale diner food; we got low end Applebee's food. The atmosphere was a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The concept here - upscale American greasy spoon food - is not especially interesting or original. This does not prevent Cap City from being a very good restaurant, and one I really enjoy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite of the Cameron Mitchell restaurants. Cap City is a traditional diner with a slightly trendy and upscale twist. It's a place you can dress up and go to, or just roll up in jeans and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Cap City used to ROCK! But they have a new menu, and apparently new chefs, because it now falls short of awesome. They've created a new home cookin' kind of menu - a bit too reminiscent of Chili's or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of Cameron Mitchell's earliest concepts, and still one of my favorites. Cap City is basically slightly higher-end diner food, but all very well prepared & presented, with a great variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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I love this place. For someone that can't afford to go to the really upscale restaurants around this is the best place out there. From the food that is Cameron Mitchell quality to the decor, Cap City is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not was wild about the meat loaf as most people, and I hate the Maytag Chips. The prime rib special was average, and I once had a heart stoppingly good chicken fried steak. The desserts are also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, great meatloaf :) . Menu is a simple diner menu with a little flare. Everything I have had on the menu has met and exceeded my expectations.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Cap City Diner is a wonderful restaurant. I have been there many times and have brought family there...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Their vegetable plate is awesome, I get it every time I go. They have great drinks and appetizers ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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I've been going to Cap City since it opened over ten years ago, I always find good food and good pri...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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We were just in town for the weekend and a local mentioned the place. It was wonderful. The waiter was extremely nice, offering us free desert just because we were out-of-towners. The steak was the best my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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We went to CPFD&B during an OSU game, so it's not surprising that there was plenty of parking and that we were seated immediately. Apart from the $2.25 sodas, there really is nothing bad to say about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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Until a few days ago, I had never eaten at Cap City. I have been there twice in a week. Food is ecellent. A little pricey at lunch time but very tasty! On pleasant days the outside dining area is great. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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I went there for the first time and it was awesome. We all sat on the outdoor patio which is BEAUTIFUL and the food was great too. Definatly worth going to.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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This place has lots of great diner classics, done with panache (and very tasty!!) Their meatloaf is just wonderful. A bit pricey, but really not that bad.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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I went there, not knowing what to think, and i loved it! I had a burger and it was one of the best that i have ever had. I was with people that had meatloaf and steak, and they loved it. I also tried the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2004
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I didn't even know they served brunch until just recently...the omelets are wonderful - not too big, but very fluffy and light and with just the right amount of fillings - I would highly recommend them.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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It's a great place for uppity comfort food. It's not too costly for the quality you can get. Any detractors are clearly afraid of food, this stuff is not haute cuisine full of foie gras, its good ingredients...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2003
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I heard good things about the meatloaf and they were all true! The Salmon is also excellent! And don't even get me started on the desserts-YUMMY! It a little more expensive than your typical casual dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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The food overall was good, the meatloaf, clamari, burger and veggie plate were all fantastic! However the onion rings, coleslaw, and fries were disappointing. This is supposed to be a diner and the fries...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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The few times I have been there I have not had the pleasant atmosphere that everyone has told me about. I would not take children there, the people are rude.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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The salad had the garbage part of the lettuce in it...it was good just not $30 good.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Am always impressed by the food at Cap City and the prices are extraordinarily reasonable. Portions are huge so you always have leftovers for another meal or a late-night craving. My only complaint is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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This is one of my fav restaurants, especially if I can get a table on the patio. The salmon is always prepared to perfection. My husband is a vegetarian and enjoys the vegetarian plate that they offer. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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we've been coming here since it opened. the out-of-town relatives loved it, the picky little kids loved it, the sophisticated parents loved it. has something for everyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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I always have a great time at Cap City. The place is always busy, has the best meatloaf ever (don't tell my mom I said that) and the staff is happy, attentive and professional. Whenever I have out of town...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2002
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the concept was neat; but the food wasn't good enough to carry...
dine.com - user review
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down-home cooking in a trendy setting...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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for a complete change from barcelona, try the cap city diner. it offers the dinner specialities with a modern twist. of course, you may need to top your meal off with a chocolate malt or shake...
igougo.com - user review
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food was made to order and displayed very well...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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cap city diner is primarily a lunch and dinner spot, but on sundays, the extensive brunch selection draws big crowds. from omelets, breakfast burritos and banana pancakes to salads, meats, and cap city's...
10best.com - user review
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As with any diner, at Cap City Fine Diner & Bar you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it's artsy and cool. The Cap City menu follows suit, with recognizable favorites like meatloaf...
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