There’s no shortage of steakhouses near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, but The Capital Grille has always stood out for its elegance and consistency. Recently, the restaurant rolled out a new bar menu — featuring signature Capital Grille favorites, elevated small plates, and timeless cocktails.

I was invited to visit The Capital Grille in Downtown Baltimore to sample the updated offerings, and spoiler alert: my friend and I absolutely loved every single thing.

The Capital Grille via Tripadvisor.com

My friend kicked things off with a drink from the cocktail menu — the Blackberry Bourbon Sidecar. It’s crafted with bourbon, fresh blackberries, Cointreau, lemon juice, and thyme. I’m not usually a bourbon drinker, but my friend described it as fresh, subtly sweet, and balanced — the perfect cocktail to start the evening.

Blackberry Bourbon Sidecar

For our first course, we ordered the Lollipop Lamb Chops. These tender chops were simply drizzled with herbed olive oil and aged balsamic — no heavy sauces, just pure flavor. As a balsamic lover, I was obsessed. The dish was rich, beautifully cooked, and perfect for sharing.

Lollipop Lamb Chops

Next up: the Mini Tenderloin Sliders. Each was cooked to a flawless medium-rare and layered with herbed cheese, minced mushrooms, onions, and shallots. These little sliders were packed with flavor — tender, buttery, and just indulgent enough.

Mini Tenderloin Sliders

To continue the theme, we shared a side of Roasted Wild Mushrooms. They were well-seasoned, perfectly caramelized, and carried a deep, earthy flavor. A simple side dish, but executed masterfully.

Roasted Wild Mushrooms

And then — the Parmesan Truffle Fries, possibly the best fries I’ve had in Baltimore. They were thin, crisp, and full of potato flavor, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and a dusting of grated Parmesan. Every bite was pure bliss.

Parmesan Truffle Fries

For our entrée, we shared the Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak — the ultimate cut of meat, in my opinion. You get the best of both worlds: a rich, flavorful New York strip on one side and a tender filet mignon on the other. The Capital Grille cooks it to absolute perfection, delivering that ideal sear and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak

We ended the night with the Capital Grille Cheesecake — and it was divine. The cheesecake was light yet creamy, set on a graham cracker crust, and brûléed on top for that perfect caramelized crunch. I honestly don’t know how I’ve gone this long without brûlée-ing cheesecake — total game changer.

Capital Grille Cheesecake

If you’re near the harbor and craving a refined steakhouse experience, The Capital Grille in Downtown Baltimore should be at the top of your list. The food was flawless, the service was warm and attentive (special shoutout to our server, Brittany!), and the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between elegant and comfortable.

The Capital Grille is located at 500 E Pratt St, Baltimore.

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While this meal was paid for by the Capital Grille, all views stated here are my own.