Capital Grille

1861 International Dr- At Greensboro Dr
McLean, VA 22102

703 448-3900

Lunch Menu

Appetizers & Soups

Clam Chowder   Our generous bowl combines New England's finest, freshly shucked clams and tender potatoes. Select spices give it just the right dash

Lobster Bisque   Lumps of the sweetest lobster are sautéed just to your liking and added to a luscious bisque. Dry Sack Sherry is drizzled over the delightful affair

French Onion Soup   Sweet onions are nestled in a delectable broth and covered by a blanket of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses

Smoked Norwegian Salmon   The freshest salmon, cold-smoked Maine. Then given our complementary accents of capers, dill mayonnaise and zesty onion pita crisps

Shrimp Cocktail   Just-flown-in jumbo shrimp are refreshingly chilled and served with a house-made cocktail sauce with kick.

Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers   Our signature calamari is sautéed in garlic butter until golden crisp. Then tossed with a house blend of peppers and scallions for a nice, fiery finish

Appetizers Salads

Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad   Fresh Mozzarella layered between sliced heirloom tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and 8-year aged Balsamic vinegar

Chopped Salad   A combination of fresh seasonal vegetables, served on mixed greens with housemade croutons and drizzled with olive vinaigrette

The" wedge" Salad   This classic salad features a crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with vine-ripe tomatoes and crisp, smoked bacon. It's gloriously dressed in our own blend boasting tangy chunks of blue cheese

Capital Grille Garden Salad   A tempting trio of Bibb, Radicchio and Hearts of Romaine lettuces is the perfect base for juicy wedges of vine-ripe tomatoes and your choice of one of our carefully blended house dressings

Caesar Salad   Refreshing Hearts of Romaine lettuce is tossed with our own version of distinctive Caesar dressing. Golden baked croutons, anchovy filets (should you wish) and a generous dusting of Reggiano Parmesan top everything off.

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing   Tender, baby spinach leaves, onions and mushrooms meet the warmth of our signature bacon dressing. Chopped egg and smoked bacon are sprinkled on top for good measu

Luncheon Salad Entrees

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad   A chicken breast is grilled with a citrus kick, sliced thin and arranged on a bed of Hearts of Romaine lettuce. We toss in tangy Caesar dressing, tomatoes, Reggiano Parmesan and freshly baked croutons for a refreshingly good salad

Fresh Grilled Tuna Steak Salad   A sushi-grade tuna steak is grilled to A+ perfection and placed on a bed of crisp greens, smoky, oven-roasted tomatoes and red peppers. Our unique basil and roasted red pepper vinaigrette is the just-right accompaniment.

Maine Lobster Salad   Fresh lemon and sour cream join the sweetest Maine lobster with minced peppers, scallions and celery. The mouth-watering creation is given a splash of Shallot and Champagne vinaigrette

Classic Sandwiches

Sandwiches Are Complemented by Your Choice of Chips, Fries, or Cole Slaw

The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger   An almost too big to wrap your hands around it chopped sirloin burger topped with smoked bacon, Havarti cheese and our unique Jalapeño Onion Marmalade. A toasted onion roll completes the journey from All-American Classic to all new sensation

Parmesan Sourdough Club   A delicious twist on the classic Club sandwich. Grilled Sourdough bread, proscuitto and roasted turkey topped with delightful cheeses and homemade coleslaw.

Lobster and Crab Burger   Perhaps the only burger that can compete with our signature cheeseburger for rave reviews. Our chunk lobster and crab cake is blended with Old Bay seasoning and served on a toasted brioche sweet roll. Freshly prepared tartar sauce cools off one of the hottest things going at lunch

Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti Cheese   A boneless, prime ribeye steak is cooked to your wishes then served with sweetly caramelized balsamic onions and Havarti cheese on a grilled French loaf

Luncheon Entrees

Make a hard choice between SamÍs perfectly mashed potatoes, crispy shoestring fries, béchamel-sauced creamed spinach or the freshest of fresh vegetables of the day.

Dry Aged Sirloin Steak   Big on flavor and, well, just plain big. We dry age and hand cut a hefty New York Strip in house. After grilling to your specifications, all that is needed is simple au jus to simply inspire ahs.

Filet Mignon   Our melt-in-the-mouth finest, served in the classic style with sauce Béarnaise and au jus will make lunch a tough act to follow

Split-roasted Chicken   A half portion of our popular roasted chicken is wholly as good. We season it with our secret red rub spices then roast to the perfect degree of moistness and flavor.

Sesame Seared Tuna   A fresh, seared tuna steak flavored with delicate combination of sesame and ginger

Fresh Grilled Swordish with Lemon Butter   Fresh from the Atlantic, our swordfish steakis exactingly grilled to achieve the ideal texture and moistness, then simply garnished with a zingy lemon butter sauce.

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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Classic Cavier   Some of the world's most renowned caviar, perfectly chilled

Cold Shellfish Platter   A melt-in-the-mouth, one-pound baby lobster, icy Gulf Coast jumbo shrimp and freshly shucked oysters bring the sweet flavor of sunny shores right to your table

Lobster and Crab Cakes   Lumps of succulent lobster and crab with hints of dry mustard and red pepper are perfectly paired with fresh, sweet corn relish

Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers   Calamari sautéed in garlic butter until golden crisp. Then tossed with a house blend of peppers and scallions for a nice, fiery finish.

The Grille's Steak Tartare   Tender filet mignon is hand-chopped. Layers of sweet onion, capers and hard-boiled egg make a most flavorable impression

Shrimp Cocktail   Just-flown-in jumbo shrimp are refreshingly chilled and served with a house-made cocktail sauce with kick

Fresh Oyster On The Half Shell   Straight out of New England's bracingly cold waters. These freshly shucked oysters are presented with classic pairs of mignonette and cocktail sauce

Smoked Norwegian Salmon   The freshest salmon, cold-smoked in Maine. Then given our own Southern accents of capers, dill mayonnaise and zesty onion pita crisps

Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes   Classic fresh mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto and lightly sautéed. Served with crostini, fresh basil and a lovely balsamic glaze

Soups

Clam Chowder   Our generous bowl combines New England's finest, freshly shucked clams and tender potatoes. Select spices give it just the right dash

Lobster Bisque   Lumps of the sweetest lobster are sautéed just to your liking and added to a luscious bisque. Dry Sack Sherry is drizzled over the delightful affair.

French Onion Soup   Sweet onions are nestled in a delectable broth and covered by a blanket of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses.

Salads

Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Salad   Fresh Mozzarella layered between sliced heirloom tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and 8-year aged Balsamic vinegar

Chopped Salad   A combination of fresh seasonal vegetables, served on mixed greens with housemade croutons and drizzled with olive vinaigrette

The "Wedge" Salad   This classic salad features a crunchy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce with vine-ripe tomatoes and crisp, smoked bacon. It's gloriously dressed in our own blend boasting tangy chunks of blue cheese.

Caesar Salad   Refreshing Hearts of Romaine lettuce is tossed with our own version of distinctive Caesar dressing. Golden, baked croutons, anchovy filets (should you wish) and a generous dusting of Reggiano Parmesan top everything off.

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing   Tender, baby spinach leaves, onions and mushrooms meet the warmth of our signature bacon dressing. Chopped egg and smoked bacon are sprinkled on top for good measure

Capital Grille Garden Salad   A tempting trio of Bibb, Radicchio and Hearts of Romaine lettuces is the perfect base for juicy wedges of vine-ripe tomatoes and your choice of one of our carefully blended house dressings

Chef's Suggestions

A Showcase of Some of Our Most Requested Daily-feature Dishes. Now Permanently On The Menu for An Experience ThatÍs Truly In Demand.

Filet Oscar   Our 10 oz Filet Mignon, served with steamed asparagus spears, colossal lump crabmeat, drizzled with our housemade Béarnaise

Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Butter   A wonderful flavor combination with caramelized shallots, seasonings and coffee rub to create a first-class steak many guests claim as their favorite

Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 8-year Aged Balsamic   The classic cut of a Delmonico dry aged steak seasoned and broiled to create delicate porcini mushroom crust with a light drizzling of premium 8-year aged balsamic

Sliced Filet Mignon with Cippolini Onions and Wild Mushrooms   Our popular Filet Mignon sliced and served with whole cippolini onions and a beautiful combination of sautéed wild mushrooms

Main Courses

Dry Aged Sirloin Steak   You won't find a more flavorful steak. Our New York strip is dry aged and hand cut in-house. We then grill to your specifications for a robust steak that is served au jus with no need for other adornment

Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak   our signature, 24oz steak saves you from making the tough choice between a sirloin or a filet. both come in this dry aged, hand sculpted, steak lover's dream

Dry Aged Steak Au Poivre with a Coucoiser Cream Sauce   Black peppercorns are crushed then rubbed onto one of our dry aged sirloins. We sear the steak to its juicy best, then serve it with a rich Courvoisier cognac cream and peppercorn sauce

Filet Mignon   A perennial favorite, cooked to your wishes and served with au jus

The Grille's Delmonico   A hearty, juicy, bone-in ribeye with flavor as big as its 22-ounce size. Grilled to your liking and served with au jus

The Grille's Sigature Veal Chop   Fork tender and bursting with flavor. Our chop is expertly grilled and served Porterhouse style. A wondrous Roquefort butter sauce tops it off

Double Cut Lamb Chops   Four, flavorful rib chops are double cut and grilled the way you want them.

Split Roasted Chicken   Our own blend of red rub spices lends a definite kick to our fresh whole chicken. Slow roasted to seal in moistness, flavor and your thumbs-up vote

Seafood

Broiled Fresh Lobster   Fresh from the Atlantic and delightfully sweet. We broil our lobsters to caramelize the natural sugars and enhance the flavor even more. Whether you choose a 2, 3, 4 or 5 pound lobster, you're sure to be enormously satisfied

Fresh Grilled Swordish Jardiniere   Yet another fabulous steak. This comes fresh from the Atlantic. We grill it to achieve the perfect texture and moistness. Fresh asparagus, spinach, corn and smoky roasted tomatoes are delicious companions. A lemon butter sauce is the right twist.

Fresh Seared Salmon with Musterd Sauce   We bring out salmon's river-fresh flavor by pan-searing a generous filet with savory herbs, then placing it on a hearty bed of vegetables and spaetzle. A zesty dill Dijon butter sauce tops the dish off

Sesame Seared Tuna with Gingered Rice   A delicate flavor combination of sesame and ginger with a fresh, seared tuna steak on a bed of light ginger rice.

Side Offerings

Onion Rings   Sweet Vidalia onion rings coated with Panko breadcrumbs and fresh chives, lightly fried

Truffle Fries   Golden fries tossed in shredded Grana Pandano, kosher salt and white truffle oil.

Lobster Mac In Cheese   Baked Campanelle pasta and fresh Lobster meat, tossed in a Mascarpone, Havarti and Grana Padano cream sauce, topped with Panko bread crumbs and grated white cheddar

Lyonnaise Potatoes   Idaho potatoes are sliced thick and sautéed crispy with sweetly caramelized Spanish onions. Wonderfully suited to steaks and chops.

One-pound Baked Potato   This one weighs in as a favorite whether served with butter, sour cream, crumbled bacon, chopped scallions or the works

Potatoes Au Gratin   Hearty slices of potato are layered with cream and a wonderful combination of cheeses. Topped with fried onions and potatoes, this is just the kind of food you want to take comfort in.

Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise   Garden fresh asparagus is cooked al dente to a most delicate crispness. Our own, luscious Hollandaise sauce awaits on the side

Fresh Creamed Spinach   Fresh spinach is blended with a garlic, shallot and nutmeg béchamel sauce that will have you actually dreaming of seconds

Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms   A hearty, steak-worthy companion featuring Portabella, Oyster, Shiitake, Crimini and Button mushrooms. We slowly oven roast them with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, thyme and garlic butter.

The Grille's Fresh Vegetables   We bring you only the season's best, steamed to capture flavor and crispness. Then lightly seasoned to enhance nature's bounty.

Sam's Mashed Potatoes   We blend Red Bliss potatoes with sweet cream, butter and salt for a blissfully good side dish

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Dessert

Cheesecake with Strawberries   A lighter, fluffier version of its New York cousin. Our cheesecake is nestled in a vanilla wafer crust and garnished with fresh, sweet strawberries and a luscious strawberry sauce.

Fresh Berries In Vanilla Cream   just ripe strawberries,blackberries,raspberries and blue berries shine in a velvety smoth creme anglaise

White Chocolate Mousee   Definitely rich but refreshingly light.We blend the finest white chocolate with fresh cream, then top it off with red ripe strawberries and shaved dark chocolate

Fresh Strawberries Capital Grille   A luscious combination of juicy strawberries, vanilla ice cream and our own ruby port and Grand Marnier sauce makes our signature dessert well worth signing on for.

Coconut Cream Pie   A delightful macaroon-style crust is layered with luscious whipped and coconut pastry cream. A caramel rum sauce topping makes it even more irresistible

Dreamy Ice Cream or Sorbet   Our assortment changes regularly, but the endings are always sweet. Ask your server what temptations are available today.

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake   Chocolate lovers will rhapsodize over this rich, dense dream of a cake. A hint of espresso, fresh raspberries, whipped cream and Melba sauce make for an unforgettable finish to any meal

Key Lime Pie   For those who love a sweet yet tart finish, this refreshing pie is the key. We use true Key Limes in whipping up our creamy cool pie. Served atop a graham cracker crust and topped with chopped pistachios

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake   We pull out all the chocolate stops inthis wondrous concoction of moist chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse and coated with a hazelnut chocolate ganache. Crème Anglaise, chopped toasted hazelnuts and a Pirouline cookie provide the perfect balance.

Classic Creme Brulee   Tap through a crisp caramelized sugar crust to the creamiest of custards below to see why this remains a perennial favorite

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