$$$$ • Steakhouse • Tysons Corner / McLean
I haven't been to the Cap Grille in years although I pass it almost daily to and from work, etc. We decided to go out for Juneteenth. Unfortunately so did everyone else. We went at 8:30 pm. There was a huge table to our left with 10 people celebrating a birthday (but the noise wasn't too prohibitive). We were literally in the very last booth in the corner. The waiter could barely get to us physically because of the gigantic round to our left. Good thing we aren't claustrophobic.
I suggested Cap Grille because I love the great service we usually get there. I also suggested we go late to avoid the crowds. So much for that. The waiter we had was fine but he was swamped with the extra-large party he was also juggling.
The food was stellar though. It did not disappoint, especially the coconut cream pie we took home for dessert.
When we arrived the host asked if we wanted to sit at the bar instead but we wanted to sit in the dining room. I wish he would have completed his thought and warned us that the dining area was packed. We would have opted for the bar and not felt so packed in. I don't know, but for the $175 we spent I guess I would expect more for Cap Grille.
