The Capital Grille, the nationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant known for its dry aged, hand-carved beef selections, fresh seafood and extensive, award-winning wine list, is celebrating fall with a three-course, prix fixe menu. Featuring fresh, artisanal ingredients from local purveyors, the special menu will be available now through November 1, for $39 per person.

“At The Capital Grille, we strive to deliver the best possible dining experience, using local ingredients and the abundance of the season’s harvest,” said Michael Tarnow, Managing Partner of The Capital Grille Phoenix. “Combined with unparalleled service, in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, The Capital Grille’s Fall Menu promises our guests an incomparable dining experience.”

The Capital Grille’s Fall Menu offerings include:

Choice of Appetizer:
• Butternut Squash Bisque with Crisp Shiitake Mushrooms
• Field Greens, Sliced Pear, Roquefort Cheese, Candied Walnuts and Champagne
Vinaigrette

Choice of Entree, accompanied by Truffle Mac ‘N’ Cheese:
• Parmesan Crusted Filet with Red Wine Demi-Glace
• Prosciutto Wrapped Lions Paw Scallops with 12-year Aged Balsamic
• Seared Halibut with Marcona Almonds and Sherried Tomato Relish

Choice of Dessert:
• Warm Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Ice Cream
• Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

The Lion’s Paw Scallops are a unique delicacy served at The Capital Grille. Spanish for “Lion’s Paw,” Mano de Leon giant scallops are considered some of the best-tasting scallops in the world. These scallops are named for their remarkable size, the distinctive shape of their shell and their rarity.

Executive Chef Christine Noll of The Capital Grille Scottsdale recommends pairing the Fall Menu with a bottle of Markham Pinot Noir 2007, which is available exclusively at The Capital Grille. The Markham Pinot Noir is from Napa Valley, where the cooler weather allows the grapes to reach full maturity, without becoming over ripe. The wine pairs perfectly with the Lion’s Paw Scallops, as well as other seafood dishes rich in color, such as the Seared Halibut.

Routinely recognized by Wine Spectator magazine, among others, The Capital Grille’s wine list features over 325 selections. Bottles range in price from $29 to four-figure gems on the restaurant’s coveted Captain’s List. Twenty-five different wines are also available by the glass. For guests with especially discerning tastes, The Capital Grille offers private, brass-plated wine lockers by annual lease.

The Capital Grille Phoenix is located at 2502 E. Camelback. Reservations can be made by calling 602.952.8900 or by visiting thecapitalgrille.com. In addition to its main dining room, The Capital Grille features private dining rooms for up to 56 guests, as well as the Chef’s Table, which seats up to 10.

Another location of The Capital Grille Scottsdale is located at 16489 North Scottsdale Road. Reservations can be made by calling 480.348.1700 or by visiting thecapitalgrille.com. In addition to its main dining room, The Capital Grille features private dining rooms for up to 56 guests, as well as the Chef’s Table, which seats up to 10.

To learn more, visit www.thecapitalgrille.com.

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