The Capital Grille Menu & Beverage Offerings

Vocabulary practice flashcards defining distinctive dishes, signature cocktails, preparation modifications, and beverage programs from The Capital Grille menu.

The Doli

The Capital Grille's signature martini introduced in 1991, made by infusing Wheatley American Craft Vodka with fresh Dole pineapple, chilled and served straight up ($130\text{ cal}$).

Grand Plateau

A chilled shellfish platter designed for sharing that includes Jumbo Lump Crab, North Atlantic Lobster, Shrimp Cocktail, and Oysters on the Half Shell ($1120\text{ cal}$).

Coravin Wine Preservation System

A wine extraction system featured under 'Wines Well Worth Tasting' that dispenses fine wine one glass at a time without pulling the cork, preserving the bottle's character.

In The Lounge (Capital Hours)

A lounge service available Monday through Friday from $3\text{--}6\text{ PM}$, offering select hand-crafted cocktails for $10, select California wines by the glass for $8, and specialized lounge small plates.

Oysters Casino

A lounge plate appetizer consisting of two broiled oysters topped with bacon, Grana Padano, and panko breadcrumbs ($270\text{ cal}$).

Mushroom Truffle Arancini

Crisp risotto fritters prepared with porcini and shiitake mushrooms, served alongside truffle aioli ($1130\text{ cal}$).

Petite Filet Sandwiches

Two lounge sandwiches featuring tenderloin medallions topped with truffle aioli and Cabernet onion jam on toasted brioche buns ($710\text{ cal}$).

Double Oaked & Rye Manhattan

A hand-crafted cocktail composed of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon, Woodford Reserve Rye, Carpano Antica Vermouth, and Amarena cherries ($230\text{ cal}$).

Noble Paloma

A specialty cocktail crafted with Casa Noble Reposado Tequila, lime juice, coconut, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, and finished with hibiscus chili lime salt ($170\text{ cal}$).

Negroni Bianco

A cocktail prepared with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, salt-washed Italicus, Carpano Bianco Vermouth, and fresh cucumber ($190\text{ cal}$).

Strawberry Fizz

A spirit-free beverage combining Seedlip Grove 42 with salted strawberry honey, elderflower, and grapefruit ($100\text{ cal}$).

Oscar Style

A classic steak enhancement topping that incorporates Jumbo Lump Crab alongside Béarnaise sauce ($760\text{ cal}$).

The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger

A lunch burger prepared with caramelized onions, Wisconsin Grand Cru Gruyère, and shallot aioli ($1040\text{ cal}$).

Plates (Lunch Pairing)

A $30$ lunch prix-fixe offering allowing guests to pair a starter (Butternut Squash Bisque, New England Clam Chowder, Field Greens Salad, or Caesar Salad) with a select entrée (such as Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous, Roasted Chicken Breast, or Dry Aged NY Strip Steak Frites).

The Capital Grille Cobb Salad

An entrée lunch salad served with sliced tenderloin steak and mustard dressing ($680\text{ cal}$).

Gluten-Sensitive Pan-Fried Calamari

A gluten-sensitive preparation of the calamari and hot cherry peppers appetizer that is specifically sautéed without breading.

Gluten-Sensitive Sesame Seared Tuna

A sushi-grade tuna dish accompanied by gingered rice, modified for gluten-sensitive guests by omitting the Sambal vinaigrette and white soy sauce.

Gluten-Sensitive Au Gratin Potatoes

A potato side dish modified for the dinner gluten-sensitive menu by serving the dish without its traditional crispy breadcrumb topping.