Capitol Square Bar & Grill

4.8

64 Reviews

$30 and under

African

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Great for brunch
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill!
We are pleased to announce that we are the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of E Capitol & 15th St on Historic Capitol Hill. The Cap Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.
DC Cap Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, and our cuisine aims to reflect that diversity, blending culture, great food, and ambiance for everyday dining as well as important celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, retirements, and rehearsal dinners. We hope that every visit to our restaurant will bring out the nostalgia of our historic Washington DC community and provide a relaxing place to enjoy fresh, healthy food, whether that is breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
We will strive to provide authentic American Cuisine and comfort food that will appeal to a broad variety of tastes with a touch of elegance and sophistication.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
African, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 507-8492
Website
http://www.capitolsquarebar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com

Location
1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003
Area
Capitol Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Vegan

Offers

Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 15:30 - 18:30
Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm! Enjoy Bar Bites & Drink Specials!

OXTAIL SPRING ROLLSUS$20.00
STUFFED SPRING ROLLS WITH BRAISED OXTAILS, RICE AND MOZARRELLA CHEESE
Catfish Tempura 2pcUS$18.00
CAPITOL SQUARE WINGSUS$18.00
FRIED RUBBED WINGS SERVED WITH OUR SIGNATURE SAUCE
JERK WINGSUS$18.00
GRILLED AND BAKED WINGS MARINATED IN A SPICY JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING
BANG BANG SHRIMPUS$16.00
TEMPURA FRIED SHRIMP SERVED WITH BANG BANG SAUCE
MARYLAND CRAB MAC & CHEESEUS$16.00
MADE WITH LUMP CRAB MEAT AND CRUSTY ON TOP
CALAMARIUS$16.00
BATTERED AND DEEP FRIED CALAMARI
SUYAUS$14.00
LEAN SLICED SLOW GRILLED BEEF OR CHICKEN MARINATED AND GRILLED WITH YAYI SPICE SERVED WITH ONIONS AND CUCUMBER
- CHICKEN SUYA UPCHARGEUS$0.00
- BEEF SUYA UPCHARGEUS$4.00
BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$14.00
FLASH FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, TOPPED WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE AND FETA CHEESE
CRAB FRIESUS$18.00
STRAIGHT- CUT FRENCH FRIES SERVED WITH GARLIC AOLI
PUFF PUFFUS$10.00
SOFT ROUND DOUGH TOPPED WITH CARAMEL, POWDER SUGAR
SlidersUS$14.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
- Salmon upchargeUS$2.00
- Beef upchargeUS$4.00

Salads

CLASSIC CAESAR SALADUS$13.00
ROMAINE LETTUCE, PARMESAN, CROUTONS, CAESAR DRESSING
STACK COBB SALADUS$13.00
ARAGULA, TOMATOES, CRISPY BACON, HARD- BOILED EGGS, AVOCADO AND BLUE CHEESE
MIXED GREENS SALADUS$13.00
MIXED GREENS TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES, MANDARIN ORANGES, BLUE CHEESE, SPICED WALNUTS WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING
Summer Grilled SaladUS$16.00
Beet GardenUS$16.00
Seafood CobbUS$20.00

Soups

CREAM OF CRAB cupUS$15.00
CREAMY SOUP MADE WITH JUMBO CRAB LUMP
Goat Pepper SoupUS$18.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

CAPITOL SQUARE BURGERUS$15.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$15.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
SALMON BLTUS$25.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
Capitol Hill STEAK & CHEESEUS$25.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
Crab Cake SandwichUS$26.00
Catfish Tempura SandwichUS$26.00
SlidersUS$14.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
- Salmon upchargeUS$2.00
- Beef upchargeUS$4.00

Entrees

Cajun Fettuccine PastaUS$12.00
- Chicken UpchargeUS$5.00
- Shrimp UpchargeUS$8.00
Penne Rosa PastaUS$16.00
Blackened SalmonUS$30.00
Catfish with Cajun SauceUS$30.00
Nigerian Tomato StewUS$20.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
Okro/Okra SoupUS$20.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
Egusi/Melon Seeds and SpinachUS$20.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
EFO/Riro/Vegatable soupUS$20.00
- ASSORTED MEATSUS$10.00
- CROAKERUS$10.00
- CHICKENUS$7.00
Banga / Palm Nut soupUS$20.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
Lamb ChopsUS$38.00
- Grilled onlyUS$0.00
- Marinated in Hawaiian SpicesUS$0.00
OxtailsUS$30.00
Curry GoatUS$25.00
Caribbean SnapperUS$45.00
Grits - CatfishUS$25.00
Grits - ShrimpUS$20.00
Fried Chicken and Jollof RiceUS$20.00
Curry ChickenUS$20.00
Crab cakesUS$38.00

Vegetarian

MUSHROOM PICATTAUS$15.00
FETTCINE PASTA TOSSED IN OLIVE OIL, LEMON AND CAPERS
TOFU NIGERIAN TOMATO STEWUS$20.00
TOFU IN TOMATO STEW, VEGETABLES & RICE
- Coconut riceUS$0.00
- White riceUS$0.00
- Jollof riceUS$0.00
PLUM PESTO PIZZAUS$16.00
HOMEMADE DOUGH TOPPED WITH FRESH PLUM TOMATOES

Sides

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$6.00
SAUTEED GARLIC SPINACHUS$6.00
CORN BREADUS$6.00
MASHED POTATOESUS$6.00
POUNDED YAMSUS$6.00
MAC ‘N’ CHEESEUS$8.00
PLANTAINSUS$6.00
WHITE RICEUS$6.00
JOLLOF RICEUS$8.00
COCONUT RICEUS$6.00
FRENCH FRIESUS$6.00
TRUFFLE FRIESUS$8.00
Pepper SauceUS$2.00
GritsUS$6.00

Dessert

Rum CakeUS$13.00
Chocolate Lava CakeUS$15.00
Vanilla IcecreamUS$13.00
Lemon PoundcakeUS$13.00
CheesecakeUS$13.00
Apple CasseroleUS$15.00

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

64 Reviews

M
Mike
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at Capitol Square Bar & Grill! The food was amazing and innovative! The customer service was top tier! I will definitely be back.
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Katelyn
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was fantastic. We came as a family of four to celebrate husband birthday and our Littles loved the music + the staff was so sweet to them. My husband and I look forward to coming on comedy night soon!
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Dr. Ellen
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I took my mother there for the first time for brunch and she truly enjoyed it! The food, service, and atmosphere was wonderful. I'm already planning to return with my mother to celebrate her birthday!
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Janay
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love, love this place! Great neighborhood spot for me but worth coming from another neighborhood to visit. The staff were just incredible. The space was so nice! The food was so delicious.
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Paul
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The servers were polite, food came out hot, nice drink options and great atmosphere.
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TheFaithfulDiner
VIP
Washington DC
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nikki was an absolute breath of fresh air. Great personality and just wonderful to be in her presence. The food was good, although a bit overpriced but the service was so slow! There is no way we should have sat there for 4 hours although we were having a good time and the food was good.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food was tasty and our server was wonderful. She alerted us to the fact that two of the items we ordered off the Vegetarian menu, in fact, had meat products used in preparation. (Kudos to her for that!) The music (and karaoke performances) blasting from the speakers by our table made it impossible to have a conversation, unfortunately. Definitely a mixed bag and I wish it was a better experience because I really wanted to like it - everyone was so friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waiters were showing favoritism based on skin tone. They would be so polite and articulate with those with whiter skin. At times they came out to refill water and didn’t ask if I wanted mines refilled. I came in first but somehow I was always walked pass and getting checked on last. That day was my last day there.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I went here on Thursday at 6:30. We booked a reservation although it was not needed there were tables open. We were seated immediately and warmly greeted at the door. I started with the Ricky Froze cocktail which was Yummy ! And my friend had the “What a melon” cocktail which was good (just stir it up first) because then it won’t taste as strong lol. The setting was nice to sit outside under the covered patio. One suggestion I have is to have small plates on the table so food can be easily shared. We order the Crab Mac and Cheese which was delicious; full of crab meet and made with cavatappi pasta. I chose this based on other reviews and I was not disappointed! We had the shrimp and grits and the shrimp were meaty and big ! So good! The grits were a bit runny and the seasoning was mild but overall not bad! I ordered the Oxtail with Jollof rice. The oxtail was a bit fatty so not a lot of pieces of meat but the jollof rice was yummy! The inside has a nice bar but a small seating area. Overall ambiance is very fancy!
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RobertN
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience was good: food, ambience, location. The only area of improvement needed would be in coordination: keeping track of what's needed at each table. But, the FOOD! That alone is worth return trips!
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FAQs

Capitol Square Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 507-8492.

Capitol Square Bar & Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Capitol Square Bar & Grill

1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Capitol Hill
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
African, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Vegan

Website
http://www.capitolsquarebar.com/
Phone number
(202) 507-8492
Catering
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com

Capitol Square Bar & Grill

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday!

Appetizers

OXTAIL SPRING ROLLSUS$20.00

Catfish Tempura 2pcUS$18.00

CAPITOL SQUARE WINGSUS$18.00

JERK WINGSUS$18.00

BANG BANG SHRIMPUS$16.00

MARYLAND CRAB MAC & CHEESEUS$16.00

CALAMARIUS$16.00

SUYAUS$14.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$14.00

CRAB FRIESUS$18.00

PUFF PUFFUS$10.00

SlidersUS$14.00

Salads

CLASSIC CAESAR SALADUS$13.00

STACK COBB SALADUS$13.00

MIXED GREENS SALADUS$13.00

Summer Grilled SaladUS$16.00

Beet GardenUS$16.00

Seafood CobbUS$20.00

Soups

CREAM OF CRAB cupUS$15.00

Goat Pepper SoupUS$18.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

CAPITOL SQUARE BURGERUS$15.00

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$15.00

SALMON BLTUS$25.00

Capitol Hill STEAK & CHEESEUS$25.00

Crab Cake SandwichUS$26.00

Catfish Tempura SandwichUS$26.00

SlidersUS$14.00

Entrees

Cajun Fettuccine PastaUS$12.00

Penne Rosa PastaUS$16.00

Blackened SalmonUS$30.00

Catfish with Cajun SauceUS$30.00

Nigerian Tomato StewUS$20.00

Okro/Okra SoupUS$20.00

Egusi/Melon Seeds and SpinachUS$20.00

EFO/Riro/Vegatable soupUS$20.00

Banga / Palm Nut soupUS$20.00

Lamb ChopsUS$38.00

OxtailsUS$30.00

Curry GoatUS$25.00

Caribbean SnapperUS$45.00

Grits - CatfishUS$25.00

Grits - ShrimpUS$20.00

Fried Chicken and Jollof RiceUS$20.00

Curry ChickenUS$20.00

Crab cakesUS$38.00

Vegetarian

MUSHROOM PICATTAUS$15.00

TOFU NIGERIAN TOMATO STEWUS$20.00

PLUM PESTO PIZZAUS$16.00

Sides

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$6.00

SAUTEED GARLIC SPINACHUS$6.00

CORN BREADUS$6.00

MASHED POTATOESUS$6.00

POUNDED YAMSUS$6.00

MAC ‘N’ CHEESEUS$8.00

PLANTAINSUS$6.00

WHITE RICEUS$6.00

JOLLOF RICEUS$8.00

COCONUT RICEUS$6.00

FRENCH FRIESUS$6.00

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$8.00

Pepper SauceUS$2.00

GritsUS$6.00

Dessert

Rum CakeUS$13.00

Chocolate Lava CakeUS$15.00

Vanilla IcecreamUS$13.00

Lemon PoundcakeUS$13.00