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The Capital Grille in Fort Myers offers a fine dining experience centered on classic American cuisine with a contemporary twist. Located at 5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave, the restaurant features a menu that highlights dry-aged steaks, hand-carved by an in-house butcher, alongside a variety of seafood and inventive dishes. Signature items include the Porcini Rubbed Ribeye, Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, and the Wagyu Mushroom and Swiss Burger. The menu also features carefully crafted starters such as French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque, and Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail. The dessert selection is notable for house-made offerings like Creme Brulee with seasonal berries, Coconut Cream Pie with house-made caramel sauce, and Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake. The atmosphere complements the cuisine with an elegant yet approachable setting designed to accommodate both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. Attention to detail in both food preparation and presentation defines The Capital Grille as a distinguished destination for those seeking refined flavors and a sophisticated dining environment in the local area.
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Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for The Capital Grille - Fort Myers
Review highlights
Based on 188 reviewsThe Capital Grille in Fort Myers consistently receives high praise for its exceptional fine dining experience, marked by a refined atmosphere with elegant table settings and a welcoming ambiance. Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive and knowledgeable service provided by staff, noting their professionalism and thoughtful attention to detail that enhances guest satisfaction. The quality of the cuisine is another common strength, with many remarks on perfectly prepared dishes, especially the steaks and expertly crafted sides, complemented by a well-curated wine selection. The restaurant’s commitment to maintaining high standards is evident in both the food and service, contributing to memorable occasions such as anniversaries and special celebrations. Overall, The Capital Grille is recognized for delivering a polished, first-class dining experience characterized by impeccable service, consistently delicious food, and a sophisticated yet comfortable environment.
Nychole was amazing! Her service was top notch! She went over and beyond making sure our glasses were never empty, food was brought to our table promptly and literally no crumbs on the table for cleanliness! Outstanding service! The best I’d ever had! Thanks, Nychole, for making our first time (at that location) and my Mother’s Birthday memorable.
An absolutely wonderful dining experience at The Capital Grille! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Our server, John, was amazing—knowledgeable, attentive, and truly made our evening special. The food was outstanding; every dish was cooked to perfection, from the beautifully seasoned steaks to the delicious sides. The manager also stopped by our table to check in, which showed their commitment to excellent service. The ambiance was perfect for celebrating my birthday with my family. I couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Highly recommend for any special occasion or just a fantastic meal!
The Capital Gill Bell Tower 1-29-25 Before I get started let me sum up this review in 3 words. AMAZING for the atmosphere, FANTASTIC for the service, DELICIOUS for the food. We made reservations for our Anniversary on their web site for Wednesday at 5:15pm which was very easy. We arrived on time and got seated right away. This place was amazing as all tables had a tablecloth and were very neatly organized with plates and flat wear. You could see the spotless Kitchen area though a large class. They had a large wine room with rotating racks of wine to drink. The front part of the restaurant had a huge bar area for socializing. Our table even had an Anniversary Card and Red Rose Pedals placed on the table before we sat down, nice touch. Our waiter Matt came over immediately and introduced himself and gave us a food menu that had cocktails on the back side. We ordered Noble Paloma Cocktail, and I ordered a beer. Matt delivered our drinks and explained the menu. Let me tell you this guy knew that menu inside and out, he answered all our questions and gave us some Chefs specials that were not even on the menu. We ordered a Shrimp Cocktail and the Clam Chowder for appetizers. My wife ordered the Filet Mignon Oscar which is Filet Mignon topped with Crab Meat on a Asparagus bed. I ordered the 22oz Boned in Ribeye. We ordered a side of Sam’s Mashed Potatoes. One thing about the any of the sides they are served at your table in one bowl which is enough for 2 to 3 people. While we were enjoying our drinks our Shrimp Cocktail was delivered on a bed of ice with lemon and Cocktail sauce. These Shrimp were huge and cold and very good. Our Clam Chowder was out next and without a doubt the best Clam Chowder we ever had. Shortly afterwards they brought out our main courses. The Filet Mignon Oscar looked amazing and tasted even better. The cook on it was perfect. There was plenty of Crab meat on the top and the sauce kicked it up to another level. This plate was true perfection. My Boned in Ribeye also looked amazing was done perfect. It was so tender I believe you could have cut it with a butter knife. I absolutely loved this dish. The Mashed Potatoes had skins in them and just superb. Once done they brought out Champagne for us to celibate our Anniversary. As we were drinking or Champagne, they brought out a Creme Brulee to top off the evening of our Anniversary. I can not tell you how impressed I was with this place. From Matt, Trey and Stacy and all the others that were involved in our fantastic experience and big THANK YOU. I will say everyone needs to try this place its upscale, but worth every penny, you will not be sorry. If I could give this place 6 stars I would but I can only give out 5 stars. The 5 are for Atmosphere, Service, Quality, of the food. Follow Me On FB For More Reviews Gulf Coast Terry
Wonderful Anniversary dinner. The whole experience was first class. Our waiter, Nevins was perfectly attentive. We hope they can maintain this high standard. Great job Cap Grill Fort Myers! You made our night special. Thank you!
First, I have to say our server, Erik, was perfection. So sweet, knowledgeable, quick, and attentive. He was everything I hope for in a server when going for a nice dinner out. Chef Micah Barrone was phenomenal. His food was literally *chefs kiss*. With out a doubt the best service I’ve experienced anywhere. The filet Oscar style was melt in your mouth. Their reisling wine was some of the best I’ve had. And the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth, the creme brule was literally the best I’ve ever had.
We went on our wedding anniversary at the end of November and really should have reviewed it sooner. This restaurant is truly amazing. The food is impeccably good. We had the rib-eye and the lamb for mains, both perfect. The atmosphere is superb too. But the service was outstanding. We are mid age, have dine out and travel our fair share, and this experience was, without doubt, one of the best we ever had if not the best. Special mention to Matthew R., who elevated to art his job and made our experience so unique and unforgettable.
First time here and place was great had no issues found parking pretty easy and made reservations online we came 30 mins early and table was already ready for us Alex our server was great and very friendly as for the food it was great no complaints from any one in my group we definitely enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone also it’s kid friendly they do have high chairs as well as kid friendly food just have to ask
Wanted to give a shout out to our server Matthew R, my wife and I went here for my birthday dinner and he was nothing short of excellent. Consistently checking on us to make sure we had everything we need, explaining all of the menu items, and just providing awesome service. Made my birthday a bit more special. The food was great, we had the chefs recommended Aged NY Strips with some sides. Always a good time at capitol grille.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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