Capital Grille
Jan 4, 2009 | 3:47 am
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We didn't try the lobster mac and cheese, opting for the asparagus and Sam's Mashed Potatoes instead, but I guess next time, we'll have to try the lobster mac and cheese. 
Jan 4, 2009 | 5:36 am
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I tried the CG in the Ft Lauderdale Galleria shortly after it opened, and like many others have reported, it's generally in the Ruth's Chris/Mortons league The one thing about the FLL location that I thought a small negative is that the tables seemed too close together
BTW - Morton's has just opened a new location in Downtown Ft Lauderdale - at the Southwest corner of Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard (leaa than a mile from my house) - I plan to try it the next time I go out for a prime steak dinner
BTW - Morton's has just opened a new location in Downtown Ft Lauderdale - at the Southwest corner of Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard (leaa than a mile from my house) - I plan to try it the next time I go out for a prime steak dinner
Jan 4, 2009 | 5:39 am
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The reason I ask this is because I tried the lobster mashed potatoes at Mastro's in Beverly Hills a while back, and was slightly disappointed as the lobster meat was essentially just added to the top of the potatoes
Jan 4, 2009 | 6:17 am
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Does this dish integrate the lobster into the other ingredients, or is the lobster just a "topping"?
The reason I ask this is because I tried the lobster mashed potatoes at Mastro's in Beverly Hills a while back, and was slightly disappointed as the lobster meat was essentially just added to the top of the potatoes
The reason I ask this is because I tried the lobster mashed potatoes at Mastro's in Beverly Hills a while back, and was slightly disappointed as the lobster meat was essentially just added to the top of the potatoes
Mar 11, 2009 | 2:24 pm
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We go to either Cap Grille or Ruth's Chris in PHL fairly frequently. In fact, we ate at Ruth's Chris last night. Ruth's is my favorite of the two. I get the same thing .....petite filet with extra butter, shoestring potatoes, mushroooms and the berries with cream for dessert. So good. The arugula salad is not that great. It's too spicy. Cap Grille's bar scene is superior though IMO.
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Mar 11, 2009 | 2:30 pm
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I've never been to Morton's, but Capital Grille in Uptown CLT is great with excellent service. I was seeing a show and they held my doggie bag for me during the show.
I definitely liked Cap Grille better than the Ruth's Chris in SouthPark CLT, I haven't experienced the uptown location.
The JWU students keep service standards up in uptown.
I definitely liked Cap Grille better than the Ruth's Chris in SouthPark CLT, I haven't experienced the uptown location.
The JWU students keep service standards up in uptown.
Mar 12, 2009 | 1:28 pm
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Clearly a matter of personal preference ... but Ruth's Chris is far and away our choice for pricey steaks. Been to them all over the country, and they have never failed in any way.
Morton's has been very hit and miss -- some great experiences, some terrible ones.
Been to the CG in DC and Kansas City only -- great both places. Love it. Just not quiiiiiiiiiiiiite as much as Ruth's Chris.
Morton's has been very hit and miss -- some great experiences, some terrible ones.
Been to the CG in DC and Kansas City only -- great both places. Love it. Just not quiiiiiiiiiiiiite as much as Ruth's Chris.
Mar 12, 2009 | 9:30 pm
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There's a $49 five-course special at the moment - unfortunately, it's probably late for the poster with the Cap Grille $100 gift card.
