by Stephanie Bodner, Julia Falgione & Bailey Ritchey

The Capital Grille is a fine dining restaurant located on Fifth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. A few members of the Oracle staff attended The Capital Grille in January. Labeled as a “fine dining” restaurant, these restaurants typically have very high prices. Pittsburgh’s Restaurant Week is an event that many restaurants across Pittsburgh participate in. The participants create a modified menu and a set price that is significantly cheaper than their normal prices. If you go to one of the restaurants during this event you get an appetizer, entree with sides for the whole table, and a dessert.
Steph- The Capital Grille was nothing short of a night to remember. The warmth that greets you as you walk through the door was a perfect metaphor for the meal that awaited us. From the atmosphere of those on dates to those in business meetings, the restaurant was bursting at the seams with anxious hungry people waiting to get a taste of your not so everyday food.
The dinner itself was nothing short of exceptional, from the first bites of salad and bread, to the last bites of cheesecake. I ordered my steak medium well, and it was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes and green beans were like the cherry on top. The restaurant and night were an overall 11/10.
Julia- My meal at the Capital Grille was absolutely terrific. First when we sat down the server brought us over the bread. We ate every piece of bread that came in with it. Most restaurants only have one or two types of breads, but the Capital Grille had five. After the bread, we got our pick of soup or salad. I decided to upcharge to the lobster bisque which was amazing. I have never had a lobster bisque with so much lobster in it. Most places have the broth and about five small pieces of lobster, but the pieces were huge in the bisque at the Capital Grille.
Next was the main course and we all got filet, which I got cooked medium rare. The filet was absolutely amazing and tender. We also received mashed potatoes and green beans served family style which were very good. Lastly, we all got a dessert. I decided on the flourless chocolate espresso cake. The cake was like a creamy and rich custard and was extremely sweet, but in a good way. The Capital Grille was absolutely amazing and I definitely would recommend it.
Bailey- The Capital Grille was one of the best meals I have ever had. The bread that was brought to our table was fantastic, specifically the sweet bread. While the restaurant was very busy, our server was very kind and helpful. I chose salad which complimented the bread well. If this was the whole meal, I would be more than satisfied.
For the entree, we were given five options. I chose the 8oz. filet mignon. I used to not like filet mignon for some reason, but The Capital Grille has changed my mind. I enjoy my steak well done every single time.
Whilst being cooked all the way through, it was still the best steak I have ever eaten. The sides that came for the table included mashed potatoes and various mixed vegetables, which were all amazing. For dessert, I ordered a New York style cheesecake. It was so much better than the Cheesecake Factory’s. I highly recommend The Capital Grille to everyone.