text: The Capital Grille in Phoenix has the best steaks I have ever tasted You will never be disappointed when going here whether it is for a special occasion or just for dinner You cannot go wrong when you go here It does not matter if you like steak or not this place will make it your favorite food Their impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as their awardwinning wine list of more than bottles awakens your inner sommelier I can never think about steaks the same again after eating here the best by far is the Kona crusted sirloin I have never heard of it before but wow was it amazing Great cut of meat and the sauce was to die for The French onion soup was great very light The soup did not really grab my attention until I got home and was craving it Every side dish I had was also great the mashed potatoes were by far the best they were hot cheesy and just wonderful I never even though about putting salt or pepper on anything Everything was perfectly seasoned and amazing I never have really liked coconut cream pie but I enjoyed this one so moist and creamy The crueme brulee was a little rich but the fresh fruit they put on top made it much better Dinner ran about dollars a person not including the wine It was by far one of the most expensive meals that I have had but it was well worth it and I will most likely be going back The service is customarily outstanding and the staffs wine and food knowledge is exceedingly above board The waiters were well dressed and were well spoken It was great not to have some ditsy waitress for once No matter what questions you have regarding the restaurant they know it all The decor is just what I expect from an old school traditional steakhouse dark wood cigar humidor and oil paintings It not overwhelming and it has this sort of calming effect It is so much quieter than other restaurants people talk in a low voice so you can actually hear what your waiter is saying Everything was very clean I do not think I could find a piece of old food anywhere if I tried I would definitely dress a little nicer than you would at other restaurants They do not care if you just show up in jeans and a teeshirt but you will definitely stand out When I went it was a surprise and wow was I underdressed I felt so out of place and like I did not belong I would not recommend this place to bring your children so I would get a babysitter You do not want your fantastic meal ruined by screaming children For larger parties they have a conference room in a secluded closed off area Whether you are having a business meeting or just a party it is perfect for any occasion Reservations are not need except for Friday and Saturday nights do not expect to even see a table on these days without one On a crowded night parking is a nightmare I would recommend that you either make reservations really early really late or use the valet that they have I would not recommend going here if it is last minute because you will be waiting for a long time The American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon The Capital Grille the Achievement of Excellence Award The Arizona Republic said the dryaged steaks are gloriously beefy and juicy lightly seasoned and utterly delicious You cannot get a review like that if you are just any restaurant they earned that award for sure The only part that was not one hundred percent to my liking was the temperature that my steak came out It was perfectly cooked but it was not that warm when I got it It seemed like they had it out on the counter waiting for the other part of the meal but that was the only thing that did not meet my standards which is very good for a restaurant I would highly recommend The Capital Grille to anyone wishing a special dining experience The place is a little pricy but great places like this should be and believe me it is money well spent Best steaks appetizers soups and desserts Why go anywhere else