The Capital Grille
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: (781) 328-2135
05/09/2008 Posted by stacyadell
I took my boyfriend to the Capital Grille for his birthday on May 7. I went to their website, made reservations & noted it was his birthday. It is a bit loud there but they seated us in a nice secluded area and the only time we noticed the noise level was when the waiter told us the specials. Service was great too, very attentive but not haunting. After they sat us, we were greeted with two complementary flutes of champagne, a very nice birthday touch. This was followed by a wonderful lobster appetizer overflowing with lobster meat and cooked just right courtesy of the chef. We started with the Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers served on two plates, one plate would have been enough for two. I love the combination of calamari and hot cherry peppers and these did not disappoint. For the entree I ordered the Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 12-Year Aged Balsamic (rear) and the beau ordered the Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Butter (medium rear). For sides we ordered the season vegetable medley and the Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese. I'm not a big mac & cheese person but I read in another review so I figured we should give it a try. They were right, big chunks of fresh lobster meat in a very light white cheese sauce. Our steaks were both massive in portion and taste! Mine could have been a bit rearer but the meat was so good that having it a little over cooked did not hurt the flavor. As we sat in a food coma looking at the dessert menu, our server brought over complimentary dessert, the flour-less chocolate espresso cake with a single candle and their version of cheesecake which was round and very airy. I don't like cheesecake but this cheesecake was to die for! Equally impressive was the flour-less chocolate espresso cake. Our food comma's didn't stop us from almost finishing both! I don't mind spending a lot of money on great food, even better company and good service. If you are the same then go out and splurge at the Capital Grille!
Pros: Outstanding Steaks, Huge Wine List, Cater to Special Occasions
Cons: Can be a bit loud
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