The Capital Grille
Friendship Heights / Wisconsin Place, Chevy Chase
Restaurant in Chevy Chase, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
The Capital Grille in Chevy Chase is the right pick for a polished steakhouse meal, especially for business dinners, anniversaries, groups that need steak, seafood, wine in one formal room. The price sits at special-occasion level, but the easy booking profile and business-casual setting make it a low-risk choice when predictability matters.
About The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille in Chevy Chase is best understood as an upscale American steakhouse and wine bar with a price point of about $90 per person. It is a fit when the goal is a polished steakhouse meal built around familiar steakhouse choices.
The clearest reasons to consider it are the category, the menu anchors, the business casual dress code, the hours, the wine bar identity. For diners comparing other dining in Chevy Chase generically, The Capital Grille is the more steakhouse-oriented option when the group wants an upscale American steakhouse experience.
Go for the steakhouse format
Signature dishes include Filet Mignon, Bone-in Dry Aged NY Strip, Boneless Prime Ribeye, Sushi-Grade Seared Sesame Tuna, Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails.
That range is the practical advantage for mixed groups. Steak-focused diners have multiple classic choices, while the listed tuna and lobster-tail preparation give the meal a seafood direction as well. Dessert can also fit a celebration, with The Capital Grille Cheesecake and Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake among the signature dishes.
The wine angle is part of the restaurant’s category: The Capital Grille is listed as an upscale American steakhouse and wine bar, it has Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition for 2026. That makes it relevant for diners who want an upscale steakhouse meal with a wine bar component.
The tone is business casual
The dress code is business casual, which sets the tone for the visit. A jacket is not stated as required, but the safest expectation is a neat, polished outfit rather than very casual clothing.
For timing, the hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM. Those hours make it workable for daytime or evening plans on most days, with Sunday limited to the evening window.
At about $90 per person, The Capital Grille makes the most sense when the occasion benefits from an upscale steakhouse choice. It is less about novelty and more about choosing a known upscale American steakhouse and wine bar in Chevy Chase.
How to use it in a Chevy Chase plan
For a first-timer, keep the order centered on the strengths: steak, seafood, the wine bar category, dessert. Filet Mignon is the direct steak order; Bone-in Dry Aged NY Strip or Boneless Prime Ribeye leans more fully into the steakhouse category; Sushi-Grade Seared Sesame Tuna or Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails gives the table another direction.
If the plan is broader than one reservation, the Chevy Chase restaurants guide can help with the rest of the day. For a different mood, compare The Capital Grille with other dining in Chevy Chase generically, especially if the group wants something less steakhouse-focused.
Planning details
- Location
- 5310 Western Ave NW, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- Website
- thecapitalgrille.com/locations/md/chevy-chase/chevy-chase/8041?cmpid=br%3Atcg_ag%3Aie_ch%3Aloc_ca%3ATCGGMB_sn%3Agmb_gt%3Achevy-chase-md-8041_pl%3Alocurl_rd%3A1037
- Phone
- (301) 718-7812
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale classic steakhouse setting with dim, warm lighting, white tablecloths, dark wood accents, and a refined, business-friendly atmosphere that still feels comfortable for celebrations and date nights.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at The Capital Grille?
The information for The Capital Grille in Chevy Chase supports an upscale American steakhouse and wine bar, but does not establish a tasting-menu format. At about $90 per person, it is better approached as a steakhouse meal built around dishes such as Filet Mignon, Bone-in Dry Aged NY Strip, Boneless Prime Ribeye, Sushi-Grade Seared Sesame Tuna, Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails.
What are alternatives to The Capital Grille in Chevy Chase?
If you want a different mood, compare it with other dining in Chevy Chase generically. The Capital Grille is the clearer pick when the goal is an upscale American steakhouse and wine bar with a business casual dress code and a price point of about $90 per person.
Is The Capital Grille good for solo dining?
If you are considering it alone, base the decision on whether a $90-per-person upscale steakhouse meal in Chevy Chase is what you want, rather than on any specific seating or solo-dining format.
What should a first-timer know about The Capital Grille?
Expect an upscale American steakhouse and wine bar in Chevy Chase. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM.
What should I wear to The Capital Grille?
The dress code is business casual. For this Chevy Chase steakhouse, plan on a polished outfit rather than very casual clothing.
Is The Capital Grille good for a special occasion?
It can fit a special-occasion plan if you want an upscale American steakhouse and wine bar in Chevy Chase at about $90 per person. Signature dishes include Filet Mignon, Bone-in Dry Aged NY Strip, Boneless Prime Ribeye, The Capital Grille Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake, the restaurant has Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition for 2026.
