When it comes to finding a great steakhouse in Boston, the options seem almost limitless.
From Back Bay to the Seaport District, there is certainly no shortage of fine dining options, but when it comes to the suburbs, it can often be a difficult find.
Thankfully, the folks at The Capital Grille have realized this and expanded their roster to now include an outpost in Dedham. In addition to their locations in Boston, Burlington and Chestnut Hill, the fourth Massachusetts location at Legacy Place has quickly become the new hot spot since opening here over the summer.
Located in the former P.F. Chang’s space, the steakhouse has been entirely transformed to now include a spacious dining room, sleek bar, and private and semi-private rooms for smaller gatherings and corporate events. Lunch is available weekdays and dinner is served here every night.
Since its inception, The Capital Grille has made a top reputation for itself being a standout for its world-class wine list, exceptional service, and expertly prepared steaks that are dry-aged in-house for 18-24 days and then hand cut daily by an in-house butcher, and the same holds true at their newest location.
Upon arrival, valet attendants await the front door ready to whisk your car away, or, if you prefer, there is self-parking available in the nearby lot. Inside, guests are greeted by a friendly hostess and quickly shown their way to a comfortable red booth. Reservations are not required but strongly recommended to avoid encountering long waits.
On a recent media dine courtesy of The Capital Grille, we were greeted by Managing Partner David Contino, who now heads up the Dedham location. The former Managing Partner at the Hartford, Conn. location could be seen throughout the evening checking on guests to ensure they were having an enjoyable experience.
Our knowledgeable server, Marcello, offered to get us started with one of their craft cocktails. The Stoli Doli has been a signature since 1991 and for good reason. Made with Stoli vodka, the cocktail is then infused with fresh pineapple, chilled, and served straight up. Other cocktails include a Black-Tie Margarita, Kona Espresso Martini, Capital Cosmo, and Blackberry Bourbon Sidecar.
Their impressive wine list featuring cabernets from Caymus Vineyards, Fisher Unity, and RouteStock Cellars includes more than 350 new and old-world wines curated by their sommelier.
We recommend starting with the lobster and crab cake served with a side of tasty lemon basil aioli. They also have a nice raw bar selection that includes oysters on the half shell, jumbo lump crab cocktail, and tuna tartare. If you can’t decide what you would like, opt for the enormous Grand Plateau designed for 4-6 people.
Be sure to save room for the main reason you came here: their signature steaks. Chef-recommended entrees include sliced filet mignon with cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, and fig essence; porcini rubbed bone-in ribeye with 15-year aged balsamic; and seared tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails.
The Kona-crusted dry-aged bone-in New York strip is one of their standouts. Cooked to medium rare perfection, the coffee-rubbed cut is accompanied by caramelized shallot butter. A sliced porterhouse for two was available as a special the evening we visited. The enormous cut features the best of both worlds: the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of a filet mignon and full flavor of a well marbled strip steak.
Other main courses include a bone-in ribeye weighing in at a hefty 22 ounces; double cut lamb rib chops; roasted chicken breast with parmesan risotto; and pan-seared sea bass with miso butter.
Steaks here are served a la carte, so be sure to try a few side dishes. The decadently rich and creamy lobster mac n’ cheese certainly is “as magnificent as it sounds.”
The flavor-filled roasted wild mushrooms are a must, as are their soy-glazed Brussels sprouts with smoky bacon.
You can even pair up steaks with lobster tails or Alaskan king crab legs (available as a special the evening we visited) for a hearty surf and turf combination.
If you can save some room for dessert, the brulee-style cheesecake served with fresh berries or flourless chocolate espresso cake should not be missed.
The weekday lunch menu offers some of the same appetizers featured on the dinner menu along with elevated casual fare like a cobb salad topped with sliced tenderloin; a ribeye steak sandwich with caramelized onions and Havarti; and a signature cheeseburger accompanied by a side of truffle fries.
The Capital Grille is located at 410 Legacy Place in Dedham, Mass.
Kellie K. Speed
Kellie Speed is a freelance writer with more than 20 years' experience writing for a variety of publications, including US Veterans magazine, DiverseAbility and BestReviews. She also contributed to Moon Metro's Boston guidebook published by Avalon Travel Publishing and can be reached at kkspeed@aol.com ...(Read More)