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The Capital Grille


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4 of 5 stars 49 ratings
49 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#1 of 143 restaurants in Newton
  • Cuisines: American, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $60-$80
  • Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 28, 2009

FINE DINNING GREAT ATMOUSPHERE more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2009

Always prepared perfectly! more

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4 of 5 stars
lavelanet 95 contributions
Dec 31, 2008

A very good steak with that old boys club feel. more

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5 of 5 stars
mtmk 3 contributions
Boston
Nov 30, 2008

Capital Grille is our (my husband & I) favorite restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is always very good. We've dined at this restaurant on more than a few occasions and have never been disappointed. Food: Best steak I've ever tried. I never liked steak until I tried this restaurant -and this is still the only place I... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 30, 2008

Fantastic steak, perfect for family gatherings, or an intimate date more

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5 of 5 stars
intlfoodtrvl 312 contributions
New York
Jul 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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 added glamourous touches like chandeliers. The service has that slight rough around the edges atmosphere that really compliments the environment. The Capital Grille has an... more

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4 of 5 stars
LVCaribbean 3 contributions
Chicago, Illniois
Jun 24, 2008

The Capital Grille is a dimly lit, wood-paneled restaurant in Newton, MA. The ambience is quite dark and the decor is old... I don't know who said it was romantic but I certainly did not find it so... more of a dark, older-style restaurant. The food is quite expensive - entrees are $35+, appetizers are $10+, and the numerous wines... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 6, 2008

very upscale and romantic atmosphere... superb cuisine cooked to perfection... very knowledgeable, accommodating and respectful service staff more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 10, 2008

So good you could eat it raw more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 8, 2008

It's a toss-up for me between Capital, Smith & Wollensky and Ruth's Chris, but I went with Capital because I love their ambience, the steak is consistently amazing and their mashed potatoes are out of this world! more

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The Capital Grille Address

250 Boylston Street, Newton, MA 02467
Tel: (617) 928-1400
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.