The Capital Grille

I was attending a dinner in a private room. They were very kind when I called before I went and explained that I have celiac. First of all he did not know what that meant so I should have known, once I said gluten free, he said "oh no problem! We have a gf menu!" And he explained they prepare the food safely and separately. When I arrived I asked for the GF menu and it said "gluten sensitive menu" which also caught me off guard. But again the staff was very kind and seemed knowledgeable. I explained that I was very "allergic" to gluten and needed the food prepared safely and separately. Unfortunately, right after I finished the meal I had to run to the bathroom. So I do not trust the kitchen.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I ordered a salad with no croutons and the waiter immediately asked if I was gluten free. I told him celiac, and throughout the lunch when the others in my party were eating the free bread, he brought me a small cup of soup and a deviled egg for free. It was an amazing experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I spent four nights in Seattle. We ate at some of the best restaurants in town but this one, this one stole the show! It’s expensive but worth every single penny. The waiter alerted the chef and the manager on duty. I felt like a queen! Do it, spend the money, enjoy this elegant restaurant! I had the salmon, it melted in my mouth like butter…. And don’t miss the crème brûlée for dessert!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

This is the largest Capital Grille we have ever been to. I’m wondering if that factored into me getting ill afterwards. I know what I did wrong. The waiter brought me out a small chocolate dessert and said the kitchen guaranteed it gluten free. It might have been flourless, but I think it was not gluten free.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Had a nice meal here. The waiter was very attentive and was knowledgeable about celiac.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The server was very informed about gluten allergies and made sure that I wasn’t getting cross contaminated. Great meal, good restaurant to go to for a special occasion.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great dinner, offers GF menu with many options.

Expensive, but worth it for a special dinner

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent