Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Capital Grille
Seattle, WA
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-18 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
A steakhouse wine bar with a serious by-the-glass program. The sommelier-curated list spans Barolo, Burgundy, Napa Cabernet, Willamette Pinot Noir and Champagne, with a Coravin preservation system supporting rare pours. Cocktails number 11, priced $17-$21, and are dine-in only; a recent customer account describes a Manhattan shaken tableside. Two Seedlip Grove 42 spirit-free cocktails round out the list at $14-$15. A $38 Wagyu & Wine pairing runs in the lounge through November 15.
- What should I order?
- For a rare by-the-glass pour, the Massolino Barolo at $32 or the Caymus Special Selection Cabernet at $85, both preserved by Coravin. The Doli, the house signature martini with Wheatley vodka and pineapple, is $19.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a sommelier-curated list with Coravin by-the-glass access to Barolo, Burgundy, Napa Cabernet and Champagne, plus a broad cocktail list and two spirit-free options.
- When should I go?
- The Wagyu & Wine pairing at $38 is offered in the lounge now through November 15. Cocktails are marked dine-in only.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17-$21. By-the-glass wines in the Wines Well Worth Tasting section are $32-$85; bottled white, red, rosé and sparkling wines are $44-$132. Spirit-free cocktails are $14-$15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A Coravin preservation system lets the bar pour rare wines by the glass, including Barolo, Burgundy and Napa Cabernet, from a sommelier-curated list that also spans Willamette Pinot Noir and Champagne.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Eleven named cocktails on the dinner menu, marked dine-in only, spanning vodka, bourbon, tequila, rum, gin and espresso martini styles. Prices run $17-$21. A recent customer account describes a Manhattan shaken tableside.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated COCKTAILS section with 11 named drinks; Broad base-spirit range across vodka, bourbon, tequila, rum and gin
- — Cocktails marked DINE IN ONLY on the dinner menu
Standout selections
- — The Doli, the house signature martini: Wheatley American Craft Vodka infused with fresh Dole pineapple, chilled and served straight up, $19.
- — Double Oaked & Rye Manhattan with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon, Woodford Reserve Rye, Carpano Antica Vermouth and Amarena Cherries, $21.
- — In Fashion with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Black Walnut Bitters, Orange Peel and Amarena Cherry, $20.
Pricing: $17-$21
Wine
A sommelier-curated list organized into Wines Well Worth Tasting, White Wines, Red Wines, and Rosé and Sparkling Wines. A Coravin preservation system supports rare by-the-glass pours. By-the-glass wines run $32-$85 and bottles $44-$132, spanning Barolo, Burgundy, Napa Cabernet, Willamette Pinot Noir and Champagne.
Menu strengths
- — Sommelier-curated list noted on the menu; Coravin preservation system supports a rare by-the-glass program
- — Regional span including Barolo, Burgundy, Napa Cabernet, Willamette Pinot Noir and Champagne
- — Wagyu & Wine pairing at $38 in the lounge, now through November 15
Standout selections
- — Massolino, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo, 2021, by the glass with Coravin preservation, $32.
- — Caymus 'Special Selection', Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020/2021, by the glass with Coravin preservation, $85.
- — Kosta Browne, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir, 2022/2023, by the glass with Coravin preservation, $48.
Pricing: By the glass $32-$85; bottles $44-$132
Nonalcoholic
A SPIRIT FREE section on the dinner menu lists two named non-alcoholic cocktails, both built on Seedlip Grove 42 and priced at $14-$15.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated SPIRIT FREE section on the dinner menu
- — Two named zero-proof cocktails using Seedlip Grove 42
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Fizz with Seedlip Grove 42, Salted Strawberry Honey, Elderflower and Grapefruit, $15.
- — Cucumber Spritz with Seedlip Grove 42, Cucumber and Lime Juice, $14.
Pricing: $14-$15
How it sits with the food
A Wagyu & Wine pairing at $38 is offered in the lounge now through November 15.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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