It Wasn’t Just a Fantastic Meal…It Was the Whole Experience! We could not have made a better decision than we did to celebrate our anniversary at The Capital Grille in Fairfax. I should rephrase that by saying that the gracious management and staff celebrated with us, making it the best anniversary dinner we have ever enjoyed. Even after heading home, we couldn’t stop talking about the people we met, the delicious food served and how fine-tuned every person we encountered was. We knew that we were in a remarkable establishment from the earliest moments. Each staff member knew that we were celebrating a special day and congratulated us. We were beyond amazed. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Right from the start we were pleasantly surprised upon walking to the entrance, the valet kindly opened the front door for us and wished us an enjoyable evening. Your thoughtful hostess, Elise, greeted us with a genuinely kind, and welcoming smile and chatted with us as we were led to a table that she had especially chosen with a nice view. Seeing the beautiful long stem red rose, a thoughtful card and heart sequins on the table cloth made us smile even more. Our waiter, Brian McG, was remarkable. He was beyond kind with the complimentary tastes from the kitchen, champagne, and anniversary dessert. He pulled out all the stops with his service and made the evening incredible over and over again. (He is also a great cell phone photographer.) I must say that everything we chose from the menu tasted absolutely delicious. It also goes without saying -- kudos to the chef. The manager was very personable lending a hand at every table, greeting patrons and making doubly sure that everything was perfect and up to our expectations. We noticed how well connected all the team members were. Everyone was in sync and focused on their task of providing the optimum dining experience. Truth be told, The Capital Grille surpassed all our expectations! I feel that the staff at The Capital Grille truly enjoys what they are doing and each member is top notch in my book. The establishment makes each patron feel welcome, respected and valued. You make people happy and create positive, lasting memories. You are all greatly appreciated. It was our first time visiting The Capital Grille and most certainly will not be our last. It has taken the Number One spot on our favorite restaurants of all time list, hands down.