Darden Concepts, Inc. doing businesss as The Capital Grille, is an American restaurant chain of upscale steakhouses owned by Darden Restaurants. The brand has locations in twenty-five states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico City.[2][3] There are 74 locations, including one location in Costa Rica.[3]
History
The original Capital Grille was founded by Ned Grace, in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1990.[4] The opening was curious for several reasons: the upscale steakhouse contrasted with the then-rundown downtown area of Providence, and the opening occurred amid an ongoing recession