Capitol Grille - Nashville

After hearing all the hype about the Capitol Grille, I was excited to be dining there. Our party of 10 arrived for our reservation at 8 PM and ordered around 8:30. Our bread did not arrive until 9:30 (after we asked for it! . The first course arrived a bit before 10 and the main course finally arrived at 10:30. When the food arrived, I was appalled to see that my $32 meal consisted of an approximately 5 oz steak, 1 oz of pureed potatoes, and 1 stalk of asparagus! The little food that I had was good, but was barely better than what you can order at an Applebee's or an Outback. This restaurant combines unwarranted pretension with some of the slowest service I have ever seen. This restaurant may have the most expensive menu in Nashville as well as the smallest portion sizes. If you are in Nashville and want a great meal, try Mambu, F. Scott's, Sunset Grill or any place other than here!

They brought the class, we brought the sass. The entire service team was extremely accommodating to our group, a little higher energy than the setting. Every item was excellent served with impeccable presentation and professionalism. Key sides we’re the fried green tomatoes, Mac and cheese. The best dishes were all of them. Kudos again to a wait staff patient enough to handle our parties lack of couth and decorum.

I read a few negative reviews about this place, so I wasn 't sure what to expect. Every single bite of every single dish was outstanding. The cook on my steak was perfect and it was full of flavor. Brussels sprouts had a nice twang. Grits needed no help: perfectly seasoned, rich and creamy. Best fried okra I 've ever had was accompanied by a Creole aioli. Dessert was my least favorite course, but it was still very good. Apple cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream with a nice Happy Anniversary touch. Very friendly and attentive service by Anthony. Looking forward to returning!

Excellent whiskey selection at the Oak Bar downstairs. Full dinner menu available at the bar there. Crafty cocktail list, but I went with a straight rye on the rocks. I had red snapper on special that was fantastic, which had a couple reductions on the plate, served over arugula and mustard topping. Mustard greens side was just ok, had too many flavors going on for me. Elizabeth at the bar was very friendly and attentive.

Bourbon tasting for a friend's birthday. Staff was incredibly accommodating, food was delicious, and the bourbon was fantastic! If you're a bourbon fan it's definitely worth the experience.