The Capital Grille
East Memphis, Memphis
Restaurant in Memphis, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Book The Capital Grille when the occasion calls for a formal steakhouse rather than a trend-driven dinner. The value is strongest for celebrations, client meals, date nights where polished service, seafood coverage, wine matter as much as the steak. At $90 per person, it makes more sense for a planned night out than a casual weeknight meal.
About The Capital Grille
For diners considering The Capital Grille in Memphis, the picture is direct: this is an upscale American steakhouse & seafood restaurant with a $90 per person price point, business casual dress code, clearly listed operating hours. It is best understood as a polished steakhouse choice for occasions when guests want familiar steakhouse and seafood options rather than a highly experimental meal.
The useful way to read this restaurant is through the confirmed basics. The cuisine is upscale American steakhouse & seafood, the price is listed at $90 per person, the restaurant has Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition for 2026. Those facts make it a natural candidate for diners comparing Memphis options for a more formal meal, especially when steakhouse signatures and seafood dishes are part of the brief.
A classic steakhouse choice that works hardest for occasions
The confirmed menu identity is broad enough to cover both steakhouse and seafood expectations. signature dishes include Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese, Lobster and Crab Cakes, Porcini-rubbed Bone-in Ribeye, Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake. That range gives diners a clear sense of what the restaurant is built around: steak, lobster, crab, a dessert option with a richer finish.
Capital Grille’s Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition for 2026 is also part of the public record. Rather than treating that as a guarantee of any particular bottle, pairing style, or service format, it is safest to read it as a confirmed wine-related accolade attached to this Memphis steakhouse.
Where the value is, where it is not
Value case is strongest for diners who specifically want an upscale American steakhouse & seafood meal in Memphis and are comfortable with the listed $90 per person price point. At that level, the decision is less about finding the lowest-cost steak in the city and more about whether the confirmed cuisine, signature dishes, dress code, recognition fit the occasion.
It may be a weaker fit for diners who are not looking for steakhouse and seafood cooking, or for anyone who wants a more casual, lower-priced meal. The facts point to a business casual, premium steakhouse experience rather than an everyday dining stop.
Hours are listed as Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM. Business casual is the confirmed dress code, so diners should plan attire accordingly.
Planning details
- Location
- 6065 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
- Website
- thecapitalgrille.com/locations/tn/memphis/memphis/8051?cmpid=br%3Atcg_ag%3Aie_ch%3Aloc_ca%3ATCGGMB_sn%3Agmb_gt%3Amemphis-tn-8051_pl%3Alocurl_rd%3A1046
- Phone
- (901) 683-9291
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale, traditional steakhouse with dark woods, white tablecloths, and low, warm lighting, described by guests as very traditional and elegant with a refined, clubby feel suited to business dinners and special occasions.[1][2][9]
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Bone-In Ribeye Steak
- Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails
- Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese
- Lobster and Crab Cakes
- Porcini-rubbed Bone-in Ribeye
- Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Capital Grille good for a special occasion?
It can be, especially if you want an upscale American steakhouse & seafood restaurant in Memphis. The listed price is $90 per person, the restaurant has Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition for 2026.
What should a first-timer know about The Capital Grille?
Expect an upscale American steakhouse & seafood restaurant in Memphis with a business casual dress code. The listed price is around $90 per person, signature dishes include Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese, Lobster and Crab Cakes, Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake.
Is The Capital Grille good for solo dining?
It may work for solo diners who want an upscale steakhouse and seafood meal in Memphis. At $90 per person, it may make the most sense as a planned treat rather than an everyday stop.
Is The Capital Grille worth the price?
It can be if you value an upscale American steakhouse & seafood format and are interested in confirmed dishes such as Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese. The listed price is $90 per person.
Can The Capital Grille accommodate groups?
Is the tasting menu worth it at The Capital Grille?
A tasting menu is not part of the details provided here. Choose The Capital Grille for its upscale American steakhouse & seafood identity and confirmed signature dishes instead.
When is The Capital Grille open?
The listed hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM.
