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Go to Capital Grille for lobster, crab burger, filet mignon
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The Capital Grille in Baltimore sits directly across from the Inner Harbor on Pratt Street.
» The scene: Rich mahogany and leather chairs and booths. Crisp, clean white linens cover the tables. The atmosphere smacks of a gentleman’s cigar lodge.
» The pour: We went for lunch, so most of us stuck with water and iced tea. However, the restaurant does offer an extensive wine list — more than 400 wines from around the world priced from affordable to “you’ve got to be kidding me.”
» The taste: The clam chowder was creamy and full of potatoes and clams, seasoned just enough that no extra salt or pepper was needed. Unfortunately, it was lukewarm.
The 8 oz. filet mignon au jus was served with shoestring french fries. The steak was tender and moist, and a generous portion for the price. The au jus was salty and seasoned the meat well. The fries were a little greasy.
The seared citrus-grilled salmon was flaky and tart, not overly marinated but again, nothing spectacular.
The meal’s saving grace was the lobster and crab burger with a tangy house tartar sauce. Served on a fresh bun, the burger had visible lumps of lobster and crab meat, with almost no filler.
» The finishing touch: The strawberry cheesecake was good but nothing spectacular. You can find the same kind at pretty much any restaurant that serves dessert.
» Don’t miss: The wine list. No, seriously, you can’t miss it. It’s bigger than the actual menu.
» Why you will go: The amazing selection of wine can’t be beat.
» Why you won’t: The service went from excellent to horrible when we tried to get the check. We waited a total of 25 minutes to pay for a lunch that we spent 30 minutes eating.
IF YOU GO
Capital Grille, 500 E. Pratt St., Baltimore
443-703-4064
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
ecampbell@baltimoreexaminer.com
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Examiner Reader said:
I think that the author was very accurate for the most part. Nobles is such a clean, friendly, and happening place especially for the 21 to early thirties crowd. But even the older crowd enjoys going there and eating their food. I have had teachers of all ages come and say how wonderful it is and how different it is from the rest of the bars around (in a positive way).
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Examiner Reader said:
Did the author of this article actually try the food, or did they take the owner's word for it? The food is terrible. I can't think of any restaurant anywhere near Canton Square with worse food.
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King said:
Is anything affordable for the avergae Baltimorean? This isn't NYC.
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Shannon said:
I'd love to go to this event, as I am a huge fan of Duff Goldman! It's a shame the ticket prices are so high! This teacher can't afford it!
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Examiner Reader said:
I enjoyed the article, and know first hand how good the food is, and the reviewer did well to mention the high quality of ingredients - a Gino Troia hallmark always. Perhaps readers will like to know that the grocery store two doors down carries a nice selection of wine that diners are welcome to bring for themselves.
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