The Capital Grille

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Steakhouse Standard-Bearer in Paramus

The Capital Grille at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, represents the kind of American dining that earns its reputation through consistency and craft. The restaurant holds Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for 2024 — a distinction that reflects not just the breadth of the wine list but the overall seriousness with which the program is curated and maintained.

American Dining Done with Conviction

The Capital Grille has long been associated with dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and a wine cellar stocked to match both. The American steakhouse format here is executed with the attention to detail that the format demands: precise cookery, polished service, and a room that feels substantial without being stiff. It is the kind of place suited equally to a business lunch and an unhurried dinner.

The Wine Program

The Wine Spectator recognition speaks directly to what sets this location apart. A Best of Award of Excellence is not handed out for a perfunctory list — it requires depth across regions and vintages, with genuine options at multiple price points. For guests who take wine seriously, that credential is a meaningful signal before they even sit down.