The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is a Restaurant - Fine Dining concept with 76 stores in 76 shopping centers across 31 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 4 and closed 2 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +2. Typical site: 8,000–11,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 73,399 with a median household income of $96,334 and a median age of 39.
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In 76 properties
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Recent activity
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Livonia, MI · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Aug 13
Skokie, IL · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected May 21
Livonia, MI · Coming soon Q2 2026 · Detected May 21
About The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille: The Definitive Power-Dining Anchor of the 2026 Fine Dining Market Founded in 1990 in Providence, RI, and now a crown jewel of the Darden Restaurants portfolio (NYSE: DRI), The Capital Grille is a premier upscale steakhouse anchor for Tier-1 Regional Malls, Mixed-Use developments, and High-Street urban corridors. Entering 2026, the brand is positioned as a leader in the "Relationship-Based" dining sector, successfully navigating the post-inflationary recovery through a "Back-to-Basics" operational philosophy. Under the leadership of President Falon Farrell, the brand is executing a strategic 2026 expansion focus on affluent suburban densification—evidenced by the conversion of former casual dining footprints (like Red Lobster and Macaroni Grill) into high-productivity luxury venues. The 2026 model combines Old-World elegance (rich mahogany, custom lighting, and dry-aged beef) with high-efficiency "Invisible AI" for reservation and labor management. For landlords and developers, The Capital Grille represents an institutional-grade credit tenant that drives a highly affluent, professional demographic with an average restaurant sales volume exceeding $6.8 million annually.
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