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Best of Philly 2008: Power Lunch
Yes, you’ll still see members of the Old Guard noshing at the Palm, but the new game in town is at the sleeker, more intimate Ca...
Best of Philly 2005 Places To Pick Up A Lawyer
If you're thinking older and divorced, the bar at the Capital Grille at 5:45 p.m. on a Thursday night draws more personal injury lawy...
Best of Philly 2003 Steakhouse
It's part of a chain, but no local chophouse does a better job. Though the menu is standard beef-and-potatoes, everything is done exa...
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- APO Bar and Lounge
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RESTAURANT LISTINGS |
THE DETAILS
Cuisine(s):
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. till 11 p.m.
Entree Price:
$$$ — Expensive
Insider Tip:
Wealthy oenophiles ask for the “Captain’s List” or reserve a personal wine locker to house their own best bottles.
Meals Served:
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Payment Type:
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Features:
Kid Friendly
Private Room(s)
Prix Fixe Menu
Smoke Free
Alcohol Type:
Full Bar
Reservations Required:
Lunch Suggested
Dinner Suggested
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Center City
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2008: Power Lunch, Best of Philly 2005 Places To Pick Up A Lawyer, Best of Philly 2003 Steakhouse
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. till 11 p.m.
Entree Price:
$$$ — Expensive
Insider Tip:
Wealthy oenophiles ask for the “Captain’s List” or reserve a personal wine locker to house their own best bottles.
Meals Served:
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Payment Type:
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Features:
Kid Friendly
Private Room(s)
Prix Fixe Menu
Smoke Free
Alcohol Type:
Full Bar
Reservations Required:
Lunch Suggested
Dinner Suggested
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Center City
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2008: Power Lunch, Best of Philly 2005 Places To Pick Up A Lawyer, Best of Philly 2003 Steakhouse
Capital Grille
1338 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Fax: 215-545-9589
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Another of Center City’s chain steakhouses, Capital Grille is popular with the power-lunch and power-dinner crowds. (The rest of City Hall is across the street at The Palm.) There's no more cigar smoke at the bar, but a food-friendly wine list with more than 400 choices and the substantial steaks, dry-aged on premises, give the restaurant a permanent three-martini-lunch atmosphere. For dessert, try the chocolate espresso cake.
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User Reviews (3) :
Review
I've had good meals at the CG in DC, so was happy to see them here. If quality means anything, they won't be here long. We stopped in on a Friday without a reservation but were seated immediately. After a ridiculously long wait, our server appeared and was pleasant enough, the only good part of our visit. After a seemingly eternal wait, our food arrived. My steak was both overcooked and cold. Both of our potatoes were cold and our veggies undercooked and cold. If I could have found our server, I'd've complained, but he was nowhere to be seen. It was a terrible meal and way overpriced for the (lack of) quality. I will not return.
Posted by Barb: Apr. April 14th, 2009 at 1:15 PM
I've had good meals at the CG in DC, so was happy to see them here. If quality means anything, they won't be here long. We stopped in on a Friday without a reservation but were seated immediately. After a ridiculously long wait, our server appeared and was pleasant enough, the only good part of our visit. After a seemingly eternal wait, our food arrived. My steak was both overcooked and cold. Both of our potatoes were cold and our veggies undercooked and cold. If I could have found our server, I'd've complained, but he was nowhere to be seen. It was a terrible meal and way overpriced for the (lack of) quality. I will not return.
Posted by Barb: Apr. April 14th, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Review
My first instinct was to try a new restaurant (preferably a steakhouse) in center city. I always pick an independent over a national chain. I have been here before, but only for cocktails in the lounge area, which I do like. While our server Roz was very friendly, informative and efficient, I couldn't help but feel rushed. The table near the kitchen was loud and frantic. The food was just ok. And the $18 valet tab was padded without our consent to reflect $20 on our bill (not a deal breaker). All in all, Roz was the highpoint of the meal (not including our dear friends). Like all chains I find more SPLASH than substance. We won't be visiting anytime soon.
Posted by James: Apr. April 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 AM
My first instinct was to try a new restaurant (preferably a steakhouse) in center city. I always pick an independent over a national chain. I have been here before, but only for cocktails in the lounge area, which I do like. While our server Roz was very friendly, informative and efficient, I couldn't help but feel rushed. The table near the kitchen was loud and frantic. The food was just ok. And the $18 valet tab was padded without our consent to reflect $20 on our bill (not a deal breaker). All in all, Roz was the highpoint of the meal (not including our dear friends). Like all chains I find more SPLASH than substance. We won't be visiting anytime soon.
Posted by James: Apr. April 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Review
The hostess is rude. They were running behind on reservations. If the hostess did not know you because you are not "someone" she would just skip over you and give your table away. There was no attempt to find you by calling names or asking your name. When we were finally seated (after witnessing a fight between the rude hostess and some patrons) the food was just ok at best. The waiter was excellent. I have had better steaks at Outback. I would never go back!
Posted by Christina: Feb. February 19th, 2009 at 9:57 AM
The hostess is rude. They were running behind on reservations. If the hostess did not know you because you are not "someone" she would just skip over you and give your table away. There was no attempt to find you by calling names or asking your name. When we were finally seated (after witnessing a fight between the rude hostess and some patrons) the food was just ok at best. The waiter was excellent. I have had better steaks at Outback. I would never go back!
Posted by Christina: Feb. February 19th, 2009 at 9:57 AM
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