Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCapital City Grill
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Capital City Grill brings a serious beverage program to with a cocktail list that spans bourbon smashes to spritzes, a wine list with both domestic and imported picks, and a deep beer lineup featuring local Louisiana craft. Happy hour discounts across cocktails, wine, and domestic beer make it a practical stop. Mocktails are also on offer.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Blackberry Whiskey Smash, built with Buffalo Trace, blackberries, mint, and lime. For a tequila route, the Capital City Margarita with agave and fresh lime is a solid choice. Beer fans can grab a Ghost in the Machine IPA from Parish Brewing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers looking for a varied menu with familiar and creative options, wine lovers wanting domestic and imported choices by the glass or bottle, and craft beer enthusiasts seeking Louisiana brews like Abita and Ghost in the Machine.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to sample the program, with $2 off house cocktails, $4 house wines, and half-off domestic beers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails and mocktails are $10 to $17, wines run $9 to $18 per glass, and bottles from $40 to $95. Happy hour discounts reduce costs on select drinks.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program stands out for its breadth: a cocktail menu with eight named drinks, a wine list with recognizable labels, and a beer list that includes Louisiana craft such as Abita and Ghost in the Machine. The inclusion of non-alcoholic mocktails adds further range.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktail menu lists eight named drinks, from the bourbon-forward Blackberry Whiskey Smash to the Hugo Spritz with prosecco and St-Germain. Prices are uniform at $15, with a $17 top-shelf upgrade. Happy hour discounts add value.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with clear ingredient lists, covering whiskey, tequila, rum, and vodka bases.
- — Happy hour $2 off house cocktails makes the program more accessible.
- — The Top Shelf Margarita offers an upgraded tequila option.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Whiskey Smash with Buffalo Trace, blackberries, mint, and lime
- — Capital City Margarita with tequila, agave nectar, and fresh lime
Pricing: $15 each, Top Shelf Margarita $17; happy hour $2 off house cocktails
Wine
The wine list includes both domestic and imported labels by the glass and bottle, such as Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Meiomi Pinot Noir. Pricing spans a practical range, with happy hour house wine specials.
Menu strengths
- — A mix of well-known domestic and imported wines, including Prosecco and Chardonnay.
- — Both glass and bottle formats are available across a price range.
Standout selections
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir at $18 per glass or $68 per bottle
- — Lunetta Prosecco at $12 per glass or $48 per bottle
Pricing: Glasses $9–$18, bottles $40–$95; happy hour $4 house wines
Beer
The beer menu spans domestic light lagers, imports, and a notable selection of Louisiana craft, including Abita and Ghost in the Machine IPA. Happy hour cuts domestic prices in half.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range from Michelob Ultra to Ghost in the Machine IPA.
- — Several Louisiana craft options such as Abita Amber and Ghost in the Machine.
Standout selections
- — Michelob Ultra — Domestic beer; Abita Amber — Craft beer
Pricing: Happy hour half-off domestic beers; general pricing not listed
Nonalcoholic
Two mocktails are offered: The Rosey with ginger-rosemary syrup and pomegranate, and Blueberry Storm with blueberry syrup and ginger beer. Both are priced at $10.
Menu strengths
- — Two creative non-alcoholic options with house-made syrups.; Reasonable $10 price point.
Standout selections
- — The Rosey — 10 — Ginger and rosemary infused syrup, pomegranate juice, lime, topped with soda
Pricing: $10 each
Spirits
Cocktails feature recognizable spirits such as Buffalo Trace bourbon.; Buffalo Trace in the Blackberry Whiskey Smash; Malibu in the Blackberry Mojito
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails feature recognizable spirits such as Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace in the Blackberry Whiskey Smash; Malibu in the Blackberry Mojito
How it sits with the food
Blackberry Whiskey Smash's tart berry and mint could pair with grilled meats, while the Capital City Margarita's citrus and agave suits lighter fare. The Hugo Spritz with prosecco and St-Germain works as an aperitif.
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