The Capital Grille menù, Costa Mesa
The Capital Grille Costa Mesa - Menu
Appetizers
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with Wasabi Arugula
Premium wagyu beef, sliced razor thin and served chilled
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Lightly sauteed and served with crisp crostini and 12-year aged balsamic
Smoked Salmon
Served with capers and dill mayonnaise alongside onion pita crisps
Lobster and Crab Cakes
Seasoned with hints of bold dry mustard and sweet red pepper
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Served on ice with mignonette sauce
Prawn Cocktail
Fresh jumbo shrimp served with a spicy, house-made cocktail sauce
Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers
Our signature appetizer, crisp and golden with a fiery flavor
Cold Shellfish Platter
A seafood celebration of fresh lobster, jumbo shrimp and oysters
Grand Plateau
Jumbo crab, north atlantic lobster, prawn cocktail, oysters on the half shell
Soups and Salads
Clam Chowder
A new england favorite seasoned with our own blend of spices
French Onion Soup
Sweet onions under a blanket of perfectly melted cheeses
Caesar Salad
A steakhouse classic, served with a choice of caesar dressings
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Tossed with a savory warm bacon dressing
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil with 15-Year Aged Balsamic
Delicately flavorful and beautiful on the plate
The Capital Grille Chopped Salad
Mixed greens and crisp vegetables served with an olive vinaigrette
Field Greens, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs
Served with a tangy parmesan vinaigrette
Wedge with Bleu Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon
Cool, crisp greens accented with a nice, smoky flavor
Chefs Suggestions
Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tail
The ultimate steak and seafood experience
Cedar Planked King Salmon with Tomato Fennel Relish
A smoky, woody flavor complemented by our fresh relish
Bone-in Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Shallot Butter
Our acclaimed coffee-rubbed, boldly flavored sirloin
Sliced Filet Mignon with Cipollini Onions and Wild Mushrooms
A rich twist on our popular, classic filet mignon
Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 12-Year Aged Balsamic
Our signature steak, prepared with delicate porcini mushroom crust
Chef's Daily Seafood Feature
Fresh seafood, creatively and masterfully prepared by our chef
Main Courses
Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops
Four flavorful rib chops grilled
Dry Aged Sirloin Steak
Our highly flavorful, hand-cut new york strip served au jus
Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak
Our signature 24-oz. steak. Classic perfection
Dry Aged Steak au Poivre with Courvoisier Cream
Tender sirloin flavored with black peppercorn for a spicy flavor
Filet Mignon
Tender sirloin flavored with black peppercorn for a spicy flavor
Filet Oscar with Dungeness Crab
Served with lump crabmeat and drizzled with our house-made bearnaise
Delmonico Steak
A 22-oz bone-in ribeye grilled to your liking and served au jus
Breast of Chicken Confit
Crisp, golden brown, and delightfully lemony
Snake River Farms Wagyu Filet
Crisp, golden brown, and delightfully lemony
Seafood
Broiled Fresh Lobster
Fresh from the atlantic and broiled to enhance its natural sweetness
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Citrus and Pea Tendrils
Delicate and buttery
Sushi-Grade Sesame Seared Tuna with Gingered Rice
Tuna prepared to your liking and served with sesame and ginger sauces
Seared Citrus Glazed King Salmon
Served over haricots verts, fresh asparagus and roasted cippolini onions
Lobster and Dungeness Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Carefully assembled, lightly breaded, and roasted with a touch of wine
To Share
French Beans with Heirloom Tomatoes
Crisp baby green beans sauteed with fresh, flavorful ingredients
Roasted Wild Mushrooms
Beautifully seasoned and hearty enough to accompany any steak
Sam's Mashed Potatoes
Red bliss potatoes, sweet cream, butter and salt
Au Gratin Potatoes
Hearty slices layered with a blend of cheeses
Sauteed Spinach
Garlic infused olive oil gives fresh spinach a rich, savory flavor
Fresh Creamed Spinach
Blended with a bechamel sauce for extra creaminess
Creamed Corn with Smoked Bacon
A perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, smoky and sweet
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Freshly grated cheese and white truffle oil make these a guest favorite
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Oil
Lightly grilled, drizzled with lemon and sprinkled with rare fleur de sel
Lobster Mac n Cheese
Lightly grilled, drizzled with lemon and sprinkled with rare fleur de sel
Bar Menu
The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger with Parmesan Truffle Fries
A delicious blend of chopped sirloin, smoked bacon and sweet onion
Chilled Shrimp Tossed in Ginger and Mustard Vinaigrette
Tangy, refreshing, and ideal for sharing
Miniature Lobster and Crab Burgers
Featuring whole lumps of lobster and crab
Lollipop Lamb Chops
Perfectly prepared with herb oil and aged balsamic
Pan-Fried Calamari
Crisp and golden, and tossed with hot cherry peppers
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Freshly grated cheese and white truffle oil
Chilled Seared Sushi Grade Tuna
Served with wasabi oil, white soy and ginger vinegar
Miniature Fresh Mozzarella, Crisp Prosciutto and Basil Sandwiches
A marvelous trio of flavors on a trio of sandwiches
Miniature Tenderloin Sandwiches
Our acclaimed steak with wild mushrooms and boursin cheese
Dessert
Trio of Handcrafted Ice Creams
Served with freshly baked cookies
Cheesecake with Fresh Seasonal Berries
Extremely light, with a caramelized brulee topping
Fresh Seasonal Berries in Vanilla Cream
A blend of just-right berries enveloped in creme anglaise
Fresh Strawberries Capital Grille
Strawberries, ice cream and our own grand marnier sauce
Coconut Cream Pie
A vanilla crust layered with whipped and coconut creams
Chef's Seasonal Fruit Sorbet
Light ending to any meal
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
Decadence topped with berries and whipped cream
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Rich chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse and ganache
Classic Creme Brulee
The perfect caramelized sugar crust over the creamiest of custards