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1450 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80202

303-539-2500

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Best Steakhouse
Award Winner 2012

Cuisine(s): American, Seafood, Steakhouse

Hours: Sun 4pm-9pm, Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

Price: $$$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit

Features: Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Business Dining, Wifi Access

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Highly Recommended, Call-Ahead Seating Available

Parking: Meters, Street, Valet, Validation Available

Description

The Capital Grille has done the impossible and found customers to fill another steakhouse in a town already overrun with steakhouses. And all it had to do was be better than everyone else in every possible way. From the wonderful dry-aged steaks and clubby decor to excellent sides and service, this steakhouse has everything the discerning carnivore dreams of.

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A collaboration of fine art and winemaking with a limited-allocation piece of artwork as the label.

2012 | Best Steakhouse

There are steak emporiums staked out all over metro Denver, but for a huge whiff of testosterone perfume -- for the essential steakhouse experience -- head to the Capital Grille. This is a rich man's utopia, an expanse of power suits and American Express gold cards, of glorious, charred, hand-cut slabs of beef more expensive than seats to Lady Gaga, of indulgent side dishes that make your heart race faster than a Ferrari, of doting, exceptional service reminiscent of old Hollywood... More »
2009 | Best High-End Steakhouse

We've eaten at every steakhouse in this steakhouse-heavy town, and we've never found anything that tops the Capital Grille. Everything about this restaurant -- from the hand-cut steaks and perfectly set tables to the flawless service, cool lunches and killer weekend dinners -- is a model against which all other steakhouses might be judged. And thus far, no others have measured up. While there might be better individual steaks, better sides, better drinks, even the occasional better... More »
2008 | Best Place to Pick Up the Tab -- Lunch

Dinners at the Capital Grille can be murderously expensive. That dry-aged and hand-sculpted 24-ounce porterhouse, with sides, will run as high as your monthly car payment, and some of the bottles on the "Captain's List" could bankrupt a small Third World nation. But if you need to pick up a tab at a place that makes an impression, take our advice: Hit the Capital Grille for lunch. You'll get the same stellar service you get at dinner, see the same bluebloods and captains of industry who'll... More »
2008 | Best High-End Steakhouse

When the Capital Grille came to Denver, people doubted that it would make a dent in a city already fat with high-end steakhouses. But those people were wrong. Capital Grille came to Denver with a deep understanding of what a steakhouse customer wants, and a sharp awareness of what it takes to thrive in an overcrowded market. The managers, chefs, cooks, servers, hostesses, busboys, even the contract valets all knew exactly how good they had to be, because Capital Grille told them how good... More »
2007 | Best Steakhouse

Since the day it opened in a brand-new building tucked into a very revitalized Larimer Square, the Capital Grille has been the idealized steakhouse in a town that is very, very serious about its steaks. Everything about this restaurant -- from the dark and clubby decor to the white tablecloths atop the padded tabletops, the excellent bar and the high-roller tables along the far wall -- is exemplary of what a great steakhouse should be: at once both exceptional and welcoming, elitist but... More »
2006 | BEST MOTHERF*&$ING EXPENSIVE LUNCH

Lunch at the Capital Grille doesn't have to be that expensive, but since you're already here, why not whip out that platinum card and make something of your day Forget the iced tea and have the bar pour you a couple of top-shelf martinis instead. Screw the value-shopper cheeseburger (it can be gotten better and cheaper elsewhere) and go for the serious dry-aged sirloin or sliced filet. Why Because life is short. Because most days, you eat a sandwich at your desk. Because the Capital Grille... More »
2006 | BEST STEAKHOUSE

Is it possible that a steakhouse could be better than Capital Grille Cheaper, maybe. Less crowded and clubby, absolutely. But every night, Capital Grille justifies big tabs with little details: the padded tabletops, the great knives, the newspapers on the bar, the sherry in the lobster bisque, the egg in the bearnaise. It does the big things right, too. The steaks are wonderful, always cooked to temp, always presented nakedly and arrogantly in the middle of the plate. The servers are the... More »
2005 | Best Steakhouse

In this decidedly steak-and-potatoes town, where steakhouses spring up faster than mushrooms after a soaking rain, Capital Grille remains a cut above the rest. We've eaten a lot of prime and put away a lot of baked potatoes at meat markets around the city, putting up with snooty servers and imperious hosts. And we've always come back to Capital Grille, where the service is superb -- the staff in their ill-fitting butcher's coats, the bartenders in their bow ties, the hostesses in their big... More »
2005 | Best Seafood in a Steakhouse

Maybe it's the wonderfully pretentious presentation of the lobster bisque, the bowl brought by a soft-footed server who laces the top of the soup with decanted sherry for a fine, sharp, smoky alcohol hit. Or maybe it's the liquid velvet texture and strong lobster flavor of the bisque itself, an ideal balance between creamy richness and big buttery whacks of lobster that proves that the kitchen knows more than just how to grill a steak. We're not sure why we love the lobster bisque at the... More »
2004 | Best Power Lunch

More deals per square inch are made in this place than anywhere else in the city. One reason, of course, is that the Capital Grille is so crowded. Amid the dark wood, red leather, polished mirrors and trophy heads, business is taken care of, futures are made and broken, and -- through it all -- a fantastic lunch is served. The Grille specializes in steaks, but the menu is also full of classic steakhouse extras. There are burgers, including one made of lobster and crab; half-chickens roasted... More »
2004 | Best Steakhouse

Let's hear it for the new kid on the very old block. In a market already saturated with high-end meateries, the Capital Grille -- which opened in Larimer Square in late 2003 -- sets itself apart by outdoing the competition in every vital category. The decor is picture-perfect, full of dark wood, leather and manly hunting-dog prints. The atmosphere is clubby without being exclusionary; the service is exemplary; and the kitchen is dedicated to the noble task of delivering meat to the masses... More »
2004 | Best Seafood at a Steakhouse

Okay, we all understand that the only seafood that should be eaten in a steakhouse is that queen of the deep blue sea, the lobster, right The Capital Grille gives lobster the royal treatment, serving up crustaceans that weigh anywhere from two pounds to the-monster-that-ate-Cleveland size. Bibs are available (and necessary), as are an array of nasty-looking shell-cracking implements, but the best way to get at the sweet meat hiding inside all that armor is a hammer. Too bad this dining room... More »

Five examples of great service in Denver

By Laura Shunk | Mon, April 16, 2012

After some service flubs at Charcoal, the subject of my most recent review, I lamented the fact that the quality of service in many of this town's restaurants has not kept up with the ever-improving f... More »
Seizure salad: a scam to do Fred Sanford proud

By weege | Mon, August 16, 2010

Baltimore's Andrew Palmer is one cunning con, who had a slick scam going to grab some free grub. Palmer had been hitting the nicer restaurants in town as a solo diner, and when the bill was dropped o... More »
Hemingway Daiquiri at the Capital Grille

By Nancy Levine | Thu, July 29, 2010

I am a creature of habit. In the past, when I found myself at the bar at Capital Grille — which was quite often, since this steakhouse in Larimer Square is both an easy spot to start an evening and a handy place to end one — I always ordered a Sto... More »
Meat of the Matter

By Jason Sheehan | Thu, November 29, 2007

When the people behind Prime 121 decided to bring yet another steakhouse to this crowded cow town, they were taking on quite a challenge (see review). But it's been done very successfully a couple of times in the past few years, by operations that... More »
Kentucky Sweet Tea

By Nancy Levine | Thu, May 24, 2007

I imagine that a true baseball fan would be blissful at meeting Babe Ruth's great-grandson. Politicos probably panic when they're introduced to a Kennedy scion. Brits blatantly blanch when they see that little convict Prince Harry. So when I met F... More »
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likemestephen | Denver, CO | 44 Reviews

| Thu, December 24, 2009

and Lamb... Thats all
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thelton1 | Denver, CO | 3 Reviews

| Wed, July 8, 2009

It�s pretty painless to get in and out. They have great steak. It�s in a good location close to the ballpark.
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manufacturedsuperstars | Denver, CO | 17 Reviews

| Wed, May 13, 2009

Once a week, we're here. We like it.
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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$15.00

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette

$15.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
with vine ripe tomatoes

$14.00

Smoked Salmon

$19.00

Lobster And Crab Cakes

$12.00
Add Oysters $3.00

Fresh Oysters On The Half Shell (4)

$15.00

Shrimp Cocktail (5)

$13.00

Pan-fried Calamari
with hot cherry peppers

$49.00

Cold Shellfish Platter

$99.00

Grand Plateau
jumbo lump crab, north atlantic lobster, shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell

Soups & Salads

Cup $10.00

Clam Chowder

Crock $10.00

French Onion Soup

$10.00

Caesar Salad

$11.00

Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing

$13.00

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil
with 12-year aged balsamic

$12.00

The Capital Grille Chopped Salad

$10.00

Field Greens, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs

$11.00

Wedge
with bleu cheese and applewood smoked bacon

Main Courses

14 Oz $42.00

Dry Aged Sirloin Steak

24 Oz $47.00

Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak

14 Oz $43.00

Dry Aged Steak Au Poivre
with courvoisier cream

10 Oz $41.00

Filet Mignon

$44.00

Filet Oscar

22 Oz $43.00

Delmonico Steak

$27.00

Roasted Chicken

$41.00

Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops (4)

Seafood

Broiled Fresh Lobster
2 lb, 3 lb, 4 lb

$37.00

Grilled Swordfish
with lemon shallot relish

$40.00

Sushi-grade Sesame Seared Tuna
with gingered rice

$32.00

Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon

$35.00

Lobster And Crab Stuffed Shrimp

Chef’s Suggestions

$49.00

Seared Tenderloin
with butter poached lobster tail

$35.00

Cedar Planked Salmon
with tomato fennel relish

$43.00

Bone-in Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin
with shallot butter

$43.00

Sliced Filet Mignon
with cipollini onions and wild mushrooms

$45.00

Porcini Rubbed Delmonico
with 12-year aged balsamic

Chef’s Daily Seafood Feature

Side Offerings

$16.00

Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese

$12.00

Roasted Cremini, Portabella, Shiitake, Oyster Mushrooms

$9.00

Sam’s Mashed Potatoes

$10.00

Sautéed Spinach

$10.00

Au Gratin Potatoes

$10.00

Fresh Creamed Spinach

$9.00

Creamed Corn
with smoked bacon

$10.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries

$10.00

French Green Beans
with roasted tomatoes and fennel

$10.00

Fresh Asparagus
with hollandaise

Desserts

Trio Of Handcrafted Ice Cream
celebrate the season with three delicious flavors of ice cream we make ourselves, garnished with freshly baked double chocolate cookies and coconut cookies.

Chesscake With Fresh Seasonal Berries
a lighter, fluffier version of its new york cousin. our cheesecake is nestled in a vanilla wafer crust and garnished with fresh, sweet berries, a luscious strawberry sauce, and topped with a crisp sugar crust.

Fresh Berries In Vanilla Cream
just ripe strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries shine in a velvety smooth creme anglaise.

Fresh Strawberries Capital Grille
a luscious combination of juicy strawberries, handmade vanilla ice cream and our own ruby port and grand marnier sauce makes our signature dessert well worth signing on for.

Coconut Cream Pie
a delightful vanilla flavored crust is layered with luscious whipped and coconut pastry cream. a caramel rum sauce topping makes it even more irresistible.

Desserts - Seasonal Fruit Sorbet

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
chocolate lovers will rhapsodize over this rich, dense dream of a cake. a hint of espresso, fresh raspberries, whipped cream and melba sauce make for an unforgettable finish to any meal.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
we pull out all the chocolate stops in this wondrous concoction of moist chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse and coated with a hazelnut chocolate ganache. creme anglaise, chopped toasted hazelnuts and a pirouline cookie provide the perfect balance.

Classic Cream Brulee
tap through a crisp caramelized sugar crust to the creamiest of custards below to see why this remains a perennial favorite.

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The Capital Grille

1450 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80202

303-539-2500

Description

Daily

2012 | Best Steakhouse

2009 | Best High-End Steakhouse

2008 | Best Place to Pick Up the Tab -- Lunch

2008 | Best High-End Steakhouse

2007 | Best Steakhouse

2006 | BEST MOTHERF*&$ING EXPENSIVE LUNCH

2006 | BEST STEAKHOUSE

2005 | Best Steakhouse

2005 | Best Seafood in a Steakhouse

2004 | Best Power Lunch

2004 | Best Steakhouse

2004 | Best Seafood at a Steakhouse

By Laura Shunk | Mon, April 16, 2012

By weege | Mon, August 16, 2010

By Nancy Levine | Thu, July 29, 2010

By Jason Sheehan | Thu, November 29, 2007

By Nancy Levine | Thu, May 24, 2007

likemestephen | Denver, CO | 44 Reviews

thelton1 | Denver, CO | 3 Reviews

manufacturedsuperstars | Denver, CO | 17 Reviews

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