Does anyone have any reviews or suggestions? I am thinking about making reservations at the Capital Grille, but I wanted to get your opinions before I make it.

I had a totally satisfactory experience there in early March with a group of six: fine food, fine wine and fine service.

Hmmm... so not a bad choice. Thanks for your input!

You didn't ask me how much it cost!

How much did it cost

Capital Grille is a great choice ANYWHERE they have a restaurant. For a steak place, it's very reasonable (especially if you are in a situation where you can split because the bigger steaks are barely more than the smaller ones). They also have a HUGE wine selection with a lot of choices at every price point.

However, there are A LOT of good restaurants that you can only eat at in Chicago or in very few other cities. I love Capital Grille, but I'd choose elsewhere in Chicago. For steak, Gibson's is worth trying. One place that might get overlooked because of its location is Trio. It's in Evanston (near the Northwestern campus), but is well-known as having some of the best food in the Chicago area. (Pete Miller's in Evanston is also a really great steak restaurant.) There are a ton of other places in Chicago itself that are probably worth trying as well -- it all depends on what the occassion is and what type of food you want.

Appetizer + salad + steak + veggie and potato sides + dessert + fine wines + tax + tip = $100 per person for group of six. Worth every penny and calorie.