Today Dishing: The Capital Grille Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal in my family. As my children get older, it’s a bit more challenging to find just the right mix of fabulous day and appropriate gift.

I am more about the fabulous day.  The gift thing takes care of itself in that they either tell me  exactly what they want or they happily accept a check.

Friday was my daughter’s 28th birthday. and luckily, or me my kids enjoy fine dining. After changing and/or altering the lunch reservation several times, she decided on the Capital Grille in Lombard. Although she previously visited the downtown location, this was her first trip to the Lombard location.

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Before I get to the details, let me begin by saying everything about this experience was special.  The rose petals on the table foreshadowed just how special.

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For appetizers we began with lobster and crab cakes and parmesan truffle fries. After eating these I could have left perfectly happy. But this was only the beginning.

For my entree I ordered the three course prix fixe nicely priced at $16. My choices consisted of the New England clam chowder, seared sea scallops on a bed of corn salsa and a refreshing watermelon and tomato salad. I attempted duplicating this salad for Sunday Dinner yesterday to rave reviews.

The other orders at the table were the filet with mashed potatoes and the bone-in dry aged sirloin steak also with mashed potatoes. The portions were lunch appropriate and  judging from the lack of conversation at the table once the food arrived all seemed pleased with their selections.

Our dessert selection of coconut cream pie fed the four of us easily. To our surprise, our server, Susan presented the Birthday Girl with a  mini flourless chocolate cake and a mini cheese cake on a plate cocoa dusted in a stenciled “Happy Birthday”. As if the dessert wasn’t enough glasses of complimentary champagne accompanied the desserts.

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As we readied our forks to sample the dessert assortment, Susan posed us for a picture which she snapped. Moments later Susan again appeared holding matted and developed pictures for each of us as a remembrance of this remarkable, relaxing, pampered, delicious lunch.

Admittedly we splurged on this meal because of the occasion. A just as delicious lunch could be had for less money. Don’t  avoid the Capital Grille for fear of the bill. But when you are looking for a place where the people make you feel special, present stellar food and actually seem to appreciate your business check out the Capital Grille.

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