Capital Grille, The

Capital Grille, The

5365 Westheimer Rd., Houston

LUNCH
Appetizers & Soups
Clam Chowder Our generous bowl combines New England’s finest, freshly shucked clams and tender potatoes. Select spices give it just the right dash.
Lobster Bisque Lumps of the sweetest lobster are sautéed just to your liking and added to a luscious bisque. Dry Sack Sherry is drizzled over the delightful affair.
French Onion Soup Sweet onions are nestled in a delectable broth and covered by a blanket of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses.
Smoked Norwegian Salmon The freshest salmon, cold-smoked in Maine. Then given our complementary accents of capers, dill mayonnaise and zesty onion pita crisps.
Shrimp Cocktail Just-flown-in jumbo shrimp are refreshingly chilled and served with a house-made cocktail sauce with kick.
Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers Our signature calamari is sautéed in garlic butter until golden crisp. Then tossed with a house blend of peppers and scallions for a nice, fiery finish.
Appetizer Salads
Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers Our signature calamari is sautéed in garlic butter until golden crisp. Then tossed with a house blend of peppers and scallions for a nice, fiery finish.
The "Wedge" Salad This classic salad features a crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with vine-ripe tomatoes and crisp, smoked bacon. It’s gloriously dressed in our own blend boasting tangy chunks of blue cheese.
Capital Grille Garden Salad A tempting trio of Bibb, Radicchio and Hearts of Romaine lettuces is the perfect base for juicy wedges of vine-ripe tomatoes and your choice of one of our carefully blended house dressings.
Caesar Salad Refreshing Hearts of Romaine lettuce is tossed with our own version of distinctive Caesar dressing. Golden baked croutons, anchovy filets (should you wish) and a generous dusting of Reggiano Parmesan top everything off.
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Tender, baby spinach leaves, onions and mushrooms meet the warmth of our signature bacon dressing. Chopped egg and smoked bacon are sprinkled on top for good measure.
Tomato and Sweet Onion Salad The juiciest, reddest tomatoes meet the sweetest of onions. Our own House Parmesan vinaigrette and crumbled Roquefort cheese dress it up beautifully.
Luncheon Salad Entrées
Tomato and Sweet Onion Salad The juiciest, reddest tomatoes meet the sweetest of onions. Our own House Parmesan vinaigrette and crumbled Roquefort cheese dress it up beautifully.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad A chicken breast is grilled with a citrus kick, sliced thin and arranged on a bed of Hearts of Romaine lettuce. We toss in tangy Caesar dressing, tomatoes, Reggiano Parmesan and freshly baked croutons for a refreshingly good salad.
Caesar Salad with Blackened Shrimp A Caesar Salad with kick. Fresh, Gulf Coast shrimp are fired with Cajun spices and blackened in a cast iron skillet. They’re the perfect foils to crisp, Hearts of Romaine lettuce and our unique Caesar dressing.
Tenderloin Caesar Salad A tender filet mignon is cooked to your liking, sliced while still sizzling and placed atop cool, Hearts of Romaine lettuce tossed with our own Caesar dressing.
Fresh Grilled Tuna Steak Salad A sushi-grade tuna steak is grilled to A+ perfection and placed on a bed of crisp greens, smoky, oven-roasted tomatoes and red peppers. Our unique basil and roasted red pepper vinaigrette is the just-right accompaniment.
Grilled Salmon Salad A river-fresh salmon filet is expertly grilled and served on a winning combination of Bibb, Radicchio and Hearts of Romaine lettuces.
Maine Lobster Salad Fresh lemon and sour cream join the sweetest Maine lobster with minced peppers, scallions and celery. The mouth-watering creation is given a splash of Shallot and Champagne vinaigrette.
Classic Sandwiches
Sandwiches are complemented by your choice of chips, fries, or cole slaw.
Maine Lobster Salad Fresh lemon and sour cream join the sweetest Maine lobster with minced peppers, scallions and celery. The mouth-watering creation is given a splash of Shallot and Champagne vinaigrette.
The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger An “almost too big to wrap your hands around it” chopped sirloin burger topped with smoked bacon, Havarti cheese and our unique Jalapeño Onion Marmalade. A toasted onion roll completes the journey from All-American Classic to all new sensation.
Citrus Grilled Chicken Sandwich After marinating in lime juice, olive oil, thyme and garlic, our chicken is ready to be char-grilled to perfection. Then served on a toasted onion roll with the twist of a tangy Lemon Basil Aioli.
Parmesan Sourdough Club A delicious twist on the classic Club sandwich. Grilled Sourdough bread, proscuitto and roasted turkey topped with delightful cheeses and homemade coleslaw.
Lobster and Crab Burger Perhaps the only burger that can compete with our signature cheeseburger for rave reviews. Our chunk lobster and crab cake is blended with Old Bay seasoning and served on a toasted brioche sweet roll. Freshly prepared tartar sauce cools off one of the hottest things going at lunch.
Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti Cheese A boneless, prime ribeye steak is cooked to your wishes then served with sweetly caramelized balsamic onions and Havarti cheese on a grilled French loaf.
Luncheon Entrées
Make a hard choice between Sam’s perfectly mashed potatoes, crispy shoestring fries, bchamel-sauced creamed spinach or the freshest of fresh vegetables of the day.
Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti Cheese A boneless, prime ribeye steak is cooked to your wishes then served with sweetly caramelized balsamic onions and Havarti cheese on a grilled French loaf.
Dry Aged Sirloin Steak Big on flavor and, well, just plain big. We dry age and hand cut a hefty New York Strip in house. After grilling to your specifications, all that is needed is simple au jus to simply inspire “ahs.”
The Grille's Sliced Filet So tender, a knife will seem optional. Of course, we’ll delicately slice it for you and place your filet on a bed of sautéed cipollini onions, wild mushrooms and a delightfully unexpected fig essence.
Filet Mignon Our melt-in-the-mouth finest, served in the classic style with sauce Béarnaise and au jus will make lunch a tough act to follow.
Split - Roasted Chicken A half portion of our popular roasted chicken is wholly as good. We season it with our secret red rub spices then roast to the perfect degree of moistness and flavor.
Sautéed Provimi Calves Liver Caramelized onions and smoky bacon are sautéed with milk-fed calves liver for a delectably different dish.
Peppered Filet Hash This is not your Mother’s hash. We start with the tenderest of tenderloins, then quickly sear it with potatoes, onions, peppers and a dash of fresh cracked pepper.
Sesame Seared Tuna A fresh, seared tuna steak flavored with delicate combination of sesame and ginger.
Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Tomatoes Fresh, Gulf Coast shrimp are sautéed with garlic, white wine and hearty roasted tomatoes and served over al dente linguini.
Fresh Grilled Norwegian Salmon Filet A melt-in-your-mouth filet that can win the heart of even the most confirmed steak lover. We pan-sear our salmon and let it shine on its own with just a bit of our special dill mayonnaise sauce.
Fresh Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter Fresh from the Atlantic, our swordfish steak is exactingly grilled to achieve the ideal texture and moistness, then simply garnished with a zingy lemon butter sauce.
 
Fresh Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter Fresh from the Atlantic, our swordfish steak is exactingly grilled to achieve the ideal texture and moistness, then simply garnished with a zingy lemon butter sauce.
DINNER
Fresh Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter Fresh from the Atlantic, our swordfish steak is exactingly grilled to achieve the ideal texture and moistness, then simply garnished with a zingy lemon butter sauce.
Appetizers
Fresh Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter Fresh from the Atlantic, our swordfish steak is exactingly grilled to achieve the ideal texture and moistness, then simply garnished with a zingy lemon butter sauce.
Classic Caviar Some of the world’s most renowned caviar, perfectly chilled.
Cold Shellfish Platter A melt-in-the-mouth, one-pound baby lobster, icy Gulf Coast jumbo shrimp and freshly shucked oysters bring the sweet flavor of sunny shores right to your table
Lobster and Crab Cakes Lumps of succulent lobster and crab with hints of dry mustard and red pepper are perfectly paired with fresh, sweet corn relish.
Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers Calamari sautéed in garlic butter until golden crisp. Then tossed with a house blend of peppers and scallions for a nice, fiery finish.
The Grille's Steak Tartare Tender filet mignon is hand-chopped. Layers of sweet onion, capers and hard-boiled egg make a most flavorable impression.
Shrimp Cocktail Just-flown-in jumbo shrimp are refreshingly chilled and served with a house-made cocktail sauce with kick.
Fresh Oysters on The Half Shell Straight out of New England’s bracingly cold waters. These freshly shucked oysters are presented with classic pairs of mignonette and cocktail sauce.
Smoked Norwegian Salmon The freshest salmon, cold-smoked in Maine. Then given our own Southern accents of capers, dill mayonnaise and zesty onion pita crisps.
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes Classic fresh mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto and lightly sautéed. Served with crostini, fresh basil and a lovely balsamic glaze.
Soups
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes Classic fresh mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto and lightly sautéed. Served with crostini, fresh basil and a lovely balsamic glaze.
Clam Chowder Our generous bowl combines New England's finest, freshly shucked clams and tender potatoes. Select spices give it just the right dash.
Lobster Bisque Lumps of the sweetest lobster are sautéed just to your liking and added to a luscious bisque. Dry Sack Sherry is drizzled over the delightful affair.
French Onion Soup Sweet onions are nestled in a delectable broth and covered by a blanket of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses.
Salads
French Onion Soup Sweet onions are nestled in a delectable broth and covered by a blanket of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses.
The "Wedge" Salad This classic salad features a crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with vine-ripe tomatoes and crisp, smoked bacon. It's gloriously dressed in our own blend boasting tangy chunks of blue cheese.
Tomato and Sweet Onion Salad The juiciest, reddest tomatoes meet the sweetest of onions. Our own House Parmesan Vinaigrette and crumbled Roquefort cheese dress it up beautifully
Caesar Salad Refreshing Hearts of Romaine lettuce is tossed with our own version of distinctive Caesar dressing. Golden, baked croutons, anchovy filets (should you wish) and a generous dusting of Reggiano Parmesan top everything off.
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Tender, baby spinach leaves, onions and mushrooms meet the warmth of our signature bacon dressing. Chopped egg and smoked bacon are sprinkled on top for good measure
Capital Grille Garden Salad A tempting trio of Bibb, Radicchio and Hearts of Romaine lettuces is the perfect base for juicy wedges of vine-ripe tomatoes and your choice of one of our carefully blended house dressings.
Chef's Suggestions
A showcase of some of our most requested daily-feature dishes. Now permanently on the menu for an experience that’s truly in demand.
Capital Grille Garden Salad A tempting trio of Bibb, Radicchio and Hearts of Romaine lettuces is the perfect base for juicy wedges of vine-ripe tomatoes and your choice of one of our carefully blended house dressings.
Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Butter A wonderful flavor combination with caramelized shallots, seasonings and coffee rub to create a first-class steak many guests claim as their favorite.
Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 8-Year Aged Balsamic The classic cut of a Delmonico dry aged steak seasoned and broiled to create delicate porcini mushroom crust with a light drizzling of premium 8-year aged balsamic.
Sliced Filet Mignon with Cippolini Onions and Wild Mushrooms Our popular Filet Mignon sliced and served with whole cippolini onions and a beautiful combination of sauted wild mushrooms.
Main Courses
Sliced Filet Mignon with Cippolini Onions and Wild Mushrooms Our popular Filet Mignon sliced and served with whole cippolini onions and a beautiful combination of sauted wild mushrooms.
Dry Aged Sirloin Steak You won't find a more flavorful steak. Our New York strip is dry aged and hand cut in-house. We then grill to your specifications for a robust steak that is served au jus with no need for other adornment.
Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak Our signature, 24-oz. steak saves you from making the tough choice between a sirloin or a filet. Both come in this dry aged, hand sculpted, steak lover's dream.
Dry Aged Steak Au Poivre with a Courvoisier Cream Sauce Black peppercorns are crushed then rubbed onto one of our dry aged sirloins. We sear the steak to its juicy best, then serve it with a rich Courvoisier cognac cream and peppercorn sauce.
Filet Mignon A perennial favorite, cooked to your wishes and served with au jus.
The Grille's Delmonico A hearty, juicy, bone-in ribeye with flavor as big as its 22-ounce size. Grilled to your liking and served with au jus.
The Grille's Signature Veal Chop Fork tender and bursting with flavor. Our chop is expertly grilled and served Porterhouse style. A wondrous Roquefort butter sauce tops it off
Double Cut Lamp Chops Four, flavorful rib chops are double cut and grilled the way you want them.
Split Roasted Chicken Our own blend of red rub spices lends a definite kick to our fresh whole chicken. Slow roasted to seal in moistness, flavor and your thumbs-up vote.
Seafood
Split Roasted Chicken Our own blend of red rub spices lends a definite kick to our fresh whole chicken. Slow roasted to seal in moistness, flavor and your thumbs-up vote.
Broiled Fresh Lobster Fresh from the Atlantic and delightfully sweet. We broil our lobsters to caramelize the natural sugars and enhance the flavor even more. Whether you choose a 2, 3, 4 or 5 pound lobster, you're sure to be enormously satisfied.
Fresh Grilled Swordfish Jardinière Yet another fabulous steak. This one comes fresh from the Atlantic. We grill it to achieve the perfect texture and moistness. Fresh asparagus, spinach, corn and smoky roasted tomatoes are delicious companions. A lemon butter sauce is the right twist
Fresh Seared Salmon with Mustard Sauce We bring out salmon's river-fresh flavor by pan-searing a generous filet with savory herbs, then placing it on a hearty bed of vegetables and spaetzle. A zesty dill Dijon butter sauce tops the dish off.
Sesame Seared Tuna with Gingered Rice A delicate flavor combination of sesame and ginger with a fresh, seared tuna steak on a bed of light ginger rice.
Giant Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Tomatoes over Linguini We saut fresh, Gulf Coast shrimp in white wine butter with roasted garlic, red and yellow tomatoes and freshly snipped oregano. Then serve over linguini prepared just al dente. No wonder this is one giant hit.
Side Offerings
Giant Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Tomatoes over Linguini We saut fresh, Gulf Coast shrimp in white wine butter with roasted garlic, red and yellow tomatoes and freshly snipped oregano. Then serve over linguini prepared just al dente. No wonder this is one giant hit.
Lyonnaise Potatoes Idaho potatoes are sliced thick and sauted crispy with sweetly caramelized Spanish onions. Wonderfully suited to steaks and chops.
Cottage Fries and Onion Strings Sweet Vidalia onion shavings and hearty potato slices are fried until golden, given a dash of kosher salt and piled high for your enjoyment.
One-Pound Baked Potato This one weighs in as a favorite whether served with butter, sour cream, crumbled bacon, chopped scallions or the works
Potatoes Au Gratin Hearty slices of potato are layered with cream and a wonderful combination of cheeses. Topped with fried onions and potatoes, this is just the kind of food you want to take comfort in.
Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise Garden fresh asparagus is cooked al dente to a most delicate crispness. Our own, luscious Hollandaise sauce awaits on the side.
Fresh Creamed Spinach Fresh spinach is blended with a béchamel sauce that will have you actually dreaming of seconds.
Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms A hearty, steak-worthy companion featuring Portabella, Oyster, Shiitake, Crimini and Button mushrooms. We slowly oven roast them with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, thyme and garlic butter.
The Grille's Fresh Vegetables We bring you only the season's best, steamed to capture flavor and crispness. Then lightly seasoned to enhance nature's bounty
Sam's Mashed Potatoes We blend Red Bliss potatoes with sweet cream, butter and salt for a blissfully good side dish.
 
Sam's Mashed Potatoes We blend Red Bliss potatoes with sweet cream, butter and salt for a blissfully good side dish.
 
Sam's Mashed Potatoes We blend Red Bliss potatoes with sweet cream, butter and salt for a blissfully good side dish.
Dessert
Sam's Mashed Potatoes We blend Red Bliss potatoes with sweet cream, butter and salt for a blissfully good side dish.
Cheesecake with Strawberries A lighter, fluffier version of its New York cousin. Our cheesecake is nestled in a vanilla wafer crust and garnished with fresh, sweet strawberries and a luscious strawberry sauce.
Fresh Berries in Vanilla Cream Just ripe strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries shine in a velvety smooth Creme Anglaise.
White Chocolate Mousse Definitely rich but refreshingly light. We blend the finest white chocolate with fresh cream, then top it off with red ripe strawberries and shaved dark chocolate.
Fresh Strawberries Capital Grille A luscious combination of juicy strawberries, vanilla ice cream and our own ruby port and Grand Marnier sauce makes our signature dessert well worth signing on for.
Coconut Cream Pie A delightful macaroon-style crust is layered with luscious whipped and coconut pastry cream. A caramel rum sauce topping makes it even more irresistible.
Dreamery Ice Cream or Sorbet Our assortment changes regularly, but the endings are always sweet. Ask your server what temptations are available today.
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake Chocolate lovers will rhapsodize over this rich, dense dream of a cake. A hint of espresso, fresh raspberries, whipped cream and Melba sauce make for an unforgettable finish to any meal.
Key Lime Pie For those who love a sweet yet tart finish, this refreshing pie is the key. We use true Key Limes in whipping up our creamy cool pie. Served atop a graham cracker crust and topped with chopped pistachios.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake We pull out all the chocolate stops in this wondrous concoction of moist chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse and coated with a hazelnut chocolate ganache. Creme Anglaise, chopped toasted hazelnuts and a Pirouline cookie provide the perfect balance.
Classic Crème BrûÍée Tap through a crisp caramelized sugar crust to the creamiest of custards below to see why this remains a perennial favorite.
 
Cross Streets:
(Yorktown St.)
Neighborhood:
Galleria
Phone:
713-623-4600

Location(s)

Capital Grille, The
5365 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX
United States