The Capital Grille
Burlington
Restaurant in Burlington, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
The Capital Grille in Burlington is worth booking when the brief is a polished steakhouse occasion: business casual dress, about $75 per person, upscale American steakhouse and seafood cooking, a wine-forward room. It is better for anniversaries, client dinners, formal family meals than for casual weeknight dining or chef-driven experimentation.
About The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille in Burlington is best understood as an upscale American steakhouse and seafood restaurant for a polished, higher-spend meal. The basics point to a steakhouse-and-seafood format: business casual dress, a price of $75 per person, signature dishes centered on steaks, seafood, steakhouse-style favorites.
The strongest reason to choose it is the category itself. This is not a page to overread as a chef-driven local original or a casual drop-in spot; the grounded facts support a more direct read. Consider The Capital Grille when the brief is an upscale steakhouse meal in Burlington, especially when the group wants recognizable steakhouse and seafood options rather than experimental cooking.
A wine-recognized steakhouse for celebrations, not a casual weeknight fallback
The Capital Grille in Burlington is recognized with a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026. Order around the steakhouse structure rather than trying to make it something else. The listed signatures point clearly toward dry aged steaks, porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye, seared tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails, lobster mac and cheese, pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers, coconut cream pie. For a celebration, the steak-and-seafood side of the menu is the clearest fit because it uses the restaurant’s stated strengths.
The dress code is business casual, which reinforces the more formal side of the experience. That makes the restaurant a better match for diners who want a dressed-up steakhouse meal than for groups looking for a low-commitment casual dinner.
Who should book, who should skip it
Book for occasions where predictability is part of the value. The Capital Grille is a good fit for diners who want an upscale American steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Burlington with a price point, business casual expectations, signature dishes built around steakhouse classics.
Skip it if the priority is a lower-commitment meal. The information supports a polished steakhouse identity. At $75 per person, the value depends on wanting the full steakhouse format rather than simply needing a quick meal.
Hours run 11:30 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM–10 PM Friday and Saturday, 4–9 PM Sunday. Business casual dress fits the venue’s stated standard.
For broader planning, compare it with other Burlington dining options based on the kind of meal you want, the price point, whether a business casual steakhouse setting fits the night.
Quick reference: choose this for an upscale steakhouse and seafood meal in Burlington, especially if dry aged steaks, lobster mac and cheese, pan-fried calamari, or a business casual setting fit the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 10 Wayside Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
- Website
- thecapitalgrille.com/locations/ma/burlington/burlington/8028?cmpid=br%3Atcg_ag%3Aie_ch%3Aloc_ca%3ATCGGMB_sn%3Agmb_gt%3Aburlington-ma-8028_pl%3Alocurl_rd%3A1024
- Phone
- (781) 505-4130
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale classic steakhouse setting with dim, warm lighting, white tablecloths, dark wood accents, and an emphasis on polished, attentive service and a substantial floor‑to‑ceiling wine display that contributes to a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- dry aged steaks
- porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye
- seared tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails
- lobster mac and cheese
- pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers
- coconut cream pie
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Capital Grille?
It is a higher-spend upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Burlington, so planning ahead is sensible for important meals, especially on Friday and Saturday when hours run until 10 PM.
What should I order at The Capital Grille?
Go in expecting upscale American steakhouse and seafood. Signature dishes include dry aged steaks, porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye, seared tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails, lobster mac and cheese, pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers, coconut cream pie.
Is The Capital Grille good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion calls for an upscale American steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Burlington. The $75 per person price point, business casual dress code, steakhouse signature dishes make it a natural fit for a more formal meal.
Is The Capital Grille worth the price?
It is most likely to feel worth it if you want a polished steakhouse and seafood meal rather than a casual dinner. The price is $75 per person, so the fit depends on whether the steakhouse format and business casual setting match your plan.
What are alternatives to The Capital Grille in Burlington?
If you want a cheaper or more casual meal, look for other Burlington dining spots outside the upscale steakhouse category. If you want the same general steakhouse format, The Capital Grille remains the directly comparable option.
When is The Capital Grille open?
The hours are 11:30 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM–10 PM Friday and Saturday, 4–9 PM Sunday.
