The Capital Grille
Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers
Restaurant in Fort Myers, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
The Capital Grille is the Fort Myers pick for a polished steakhouse-and-seafood meal when the occasion calls for business casual dress, a formal room, a serious wine program. At $90 per person, it is worth it for client dinners, anniversaries, first-timers who want a classic chophouse format rather than brunch or casual dining.
About The Capital Grille
Fort Myers has many dining options, but The Capital Grille fits the polished steakhouse lane: an upscale American steakhouse and seafood restaurant with an exceptional wine program. Choose it when the brief is business casual, premium, wine-forward.
The main decision is simple: choose this for a classic upscale American steakhouse meal built around steak, seafood, wine. Named dishes include Porcini-Rubbed Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic, Sliced Filet Mignon with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence, Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers, Lobster Mac ‘N’ Cheese, Lobster and Crab Cakes. That is enough to know the shape of the meal: protein-led, familiar, built for diners who want a premium steakhouse rhythm.
A polished steakhouse call for a later-day meal
The posted hours start at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday, so the strongest use case is a later-day upscale meal, especially dinner. Business casual dress fits the restaurant’s positioning.
Value depends on what the table wants from the night. At $90 per person, the case is strongest for guests who want an upscale American steakhouse and seafood meal with an exceptional wine program. If the plan is a quick bite or a low-key catch-up, the format may feel heavier than necessary. If the plan is a special dinner where predictability is a feature, the spend makes more sense.
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 is the clearest trust signal here. It supports the restaurant’s positioning as a steakhouse with a notable wine program. For a first visit, the useful move is to think of the meal as steakhouse-plus-wine rather than steakhouse-only.
How to use the room on a first visit
First-timers should lean into the format rather than trying to make it something else. The details point to a business-casual, upscale American steakhouse and seafood restaurant with an exceptional wine program. It is a better fit when the table wants a composed, higher-end meal than when the goal is a casual night out.
Plan around the posted hours: Monday through Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM, Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM, Saturday 4–10 PM, Sunday 4–9 PM. Solo diners can make it work if they are comfortable with an upscale steakhouse setting, especially when the goal is a composed meal and wine rather than a casual stop.
For broader planning, use Our full Fort Myers restaurants guide if this feels too formal for the occasion. Visitors building a full trip can also check Our full Fort Myers hotels guide, Our full Fort Myers bars guide, Our full Fort Myers wineries guide, Our full Fort Myers experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
- Website
- thecapitalgrille.com/locations/fl/fort-myers/fort-myers/8073?cmpid=br%3Atcg_ag%3Aie_ch%3Aloc_ca%3ATCGGMB_sn%3Agmb_gt%3Afort-myers-fl-8073_pl%3Alocurl_rd%3A1067
- Phone
- (239) 722-3116
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale, classic steakhouse setting with dim, warm lighting, dark wood and leather accents, Fort Myers-themed art and photographs, and a polished lounge, creating a sophisticated yet comfortable environment suited to business dinners and special occasions.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Porcini-Rubbed Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic
- Sliced Filet Mignon with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence
- Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers
- Lobster Mac ‘N’ Cheese
- Lobster and Crab Cakes
- The Capital Grille Cheesecake (brûlée style)
Planning details
Location
5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Capital Grille?
For dinner, check availability ahead for the date and time you want. The $90 per person price point, upscale steakhouse format, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence make it a natural planned-meal option in Fort Myers.
What should a first-timer know about The Capital Grille?
Treat it as an upscale American steakhouse and seafood restaurant, not a casual drop-in. The Fort Myers location is open from 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and from 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday, with business casual dress.
Is The Capital Grille good for a special occasion?
Yes, it is a sensible special-occasion choice in Fort Myers if you want a polished steakhouse format, seafood, an exceptional wine program. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) gives it a clear trust signal, the $90 per person average makes it a planned-out meal rather than an impulse stop.
Is The Capital Grille good for solo dining?
Yes, if you are comfortable with an upscale steakhouse setting. At $90 per person, solo dining makes the most sense when you want the full steakhouse experience and a wine-forward meal.
Is The Capital Grille worth the price?
Yes if you want an upscale American steakhouse with seafood and an exceptional wine program backed by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. At $90 per person, it is priced for a higher-end meal, not value hunting, so it makes sense when the goal is a dependable upscale option in Fort Myers.
What are alternatives to The Capital Grille in Fort Myers?
Use another Fort Myers steakhouse or seafood-focused fine-dining room if you want a different room, menu style, or price point. The Capital Grille makes sense when you want a classic upscale format, steak and seafood, a notable wine program in Fort Myers.
