My vegetarian wife nice enough to take me out for a birthday dinner of my choosing: The Capital Grille. There were certainly diners there for who this was nothing but a normal Monday dinner. But to us, who rarely get dressed up for dinner, this was probably the most expensive restaurant we've been to. And we were definitely looking forward to it all day.
I started with the lobster bisque ($12). It was outstanding, rich and full of lobster chunks. And for the main course, I chose one of the most expensive items on the menu:
A 24 oz. Dry Aged Porterhouse ($40), medium-rare. The steak that combines the flavorful sirloin, with the tender filet.
It was the first time I had ever ordered a Porterhouse.
It was the first time I had ever had dry aged beef.
It did not disappoint.
In fact, with every bite it got better and better. It wasn't served with steak sauce, because it didn't need any extra sauce. I'd have to say it was the best pure steak I'd ever had. Both sides were excellent, but the filet was incredible. It was perfect. I could have finished the whole thing, but I took about 6 oz of the sirloin home to save room for dessert.
They even brought 2 complimentary desserts for my birthday, including the best cheesecake we've ever tasted. And the service was excellent throughout; my water was never more than half empty.
My part of the bill was $52.
My wife enjoyed a salad $10, soup $8, and mashed potatoes $8. Plus tax and tip and we spent an even $100 on one meal.
Overall, the entire meal was special. And without putting them in order, I'd put it among my top 3 restaurant meals of all time:
Le Village Buffet, Paris Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Fogo de Chao, Chicago
Capital Grille, Chicago
Honorable Mention:
Gaslight Bar & Grill, Chicago
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