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As with any diner, you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it's artsy and cool. Foodies. Meat and Potatoes types. Traditionalists. Experimenters. All of them love Cap City Fine Diner, and with good reason. The menu is brimming with diner favorites with upscale touches that make them special, and soon-to-be favorites invented by our chefs. Blue-plate specials change daily. Stop by our all american restaurant or make a reservation today!
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- Dine-inAvailable
- DeliveryAvailable
- TakeoutAvailable
- Accepts reservationsAvailable
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Reviews
4.5
3,099 reviews
5 stars
2,085
4 stars
690
3 stars
183
2 stars
85
1 star
56
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Food Quality
Overall, customers praised the food for being delicious, with standout dishes like meatloaf and chicken pot pie, though some noted inconsistencies in portion sizes and seasoning.
Service
Service received mixed reviews; while many servers were described as attentive and friendly, there were instances of poor service and long wait times.
Atmosphere
The diner atmosphere was generally well-received, with a cozy and nostalgic vibe, although some found it a bit loud or cramped.
Consistency
Cap City Diner has a reputation for consistent quality over the years, but some recent experiences indicated variability in food and service.
- ZTZach TreckerJan 6, 20264.0Very BUSY location on a Sunday or Saturday morning. Great food, I went for the breakfast burrito and was excited at the presentation. Normal Pancakes were not on the menu and not excited about the Blueberry Pancake Fritters that looked like raindeer turds. They were delicious but visually unappealing. I like the 50s/60s visuals and comfortable seating but it does not match the surrounding areas. PRICES are not matching the Old school theme and they should Toss the booth seats and go modern for less cramped feel.
- KLKelley LeonardJan 5, 20265.0Sat at the bar for a late lunch and the bartender was engaging and entertaining. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was fantastic. It could have used more celery and blue cheese crumbles but it was tasty. There were some real rowdy and loud people at the bar, seems they were having a good time, but a tad obnoxious. Didn't care of the chocolate mouse/cream cake. Would not get that again. I've had their desserts and they are usually very good, but this was a big miss. Oh, the 614 Cosmo was excellent!
- RSRebecca SchubertJan 4, 20262.0We love the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in general, but this Cap City Diner in Dublin has really ruined it for us. This is the third (and final) visit where we have been treated like garbage. On these visits we did not have reservations, but went early dinner where the diner was mostly empty. After getting glared at by the hostesses (all 3 of them), and standing for minutes while they figured out where they could hide us, we were seated in the very back patio section by the cold door (last visit it was very hot, so it was on the hot patio). Passing about 30 empty tables/booths. The service was incredibly slow. Last visit it took 22 minutes to get drinks (water, tea, and sodas). The waiter was nice but priority was the group of 20+ drinking party beside us. The food has been disappointing- it was really fantastic the first 5-10 visits, but the last 2 were so greasy and tasteless, we didn't finish or take leftovers. Last visit we left hungry. I'm not sure if this is a new tactic, to treat customers like they are dirt, but I don't like it. We've eaten at upscale restaurants all over the world, and have never been treated like this. I swear, we didn't smell, our 11 and 13 year olds were perfectly behaved. We were not dressed up (OSU hoodies), but it was late lunch at a diner! Update your dress code if you are that concerned about your customers not wearing chic designer, or if kids are not welcome. Teach your host/hostesses to smile, even if you're busy and don't have room for walkins, that makes all the difference! Be polite. Rude is for New York.
- TTTCJan 3, 20262.0What a disappointment. I specifically reserved a table for medical reasons only to arrive and be told that they had a booth ready, but not a table because a party was already seated at the only table that holds large parties and that it would be a “long time” before a table was ready. I said it’s pointless to make a reservation I guess and she said no, but then immediately started helping other guests. Another hostess then said let me see what I can do and shortly anfter opened a table at the entrance where it was freezing. I was greeted with a dirty look by the original hostess as we walked by to be seated. After we were seated more disappointment came when after a long wait two orders were wrong. The server was great, but I will never go back. I am not one to complain or leave reviews but this is unacceptable for the amount of money spent. I regret choosing this establishment to celebrate an important birthday.
- SHSusan HirshbergJan 2, 20263.0I’ve been twice - the second time more than a year after the first, and the experience was equally unimpressive. The food is mediocre at best (which they try to make up for with huge portions) and the service was categorically terrible. It’s loud, and they promised to heat the patio for us, but didn’t. We froze. Both times it took a half hour to get an order in, 45 minutes to get a drink, and over half an hour to get a check. Our table of 8 unanimously decided to never go back again.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
Do you have a happy hour?
Yes! Cap City Fine Diner in Dublin offers a popular happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the bar with special pricing on select handcrafted cocktails, well spirits, select wines by the glass, draft and domestic beers. The Happy Hour food menu features special pricing on favorites from Cap City’s Appetizer menu including our famous Blue Cheese Potato Chips, Hot and Sour Calamari, Tamarind Glazed Chicken Wings and Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail. For current Happy Hour features, be sure to check the Happy Hour menu available at the Cap City website.
Does Cap City Dublin offer cocktails?
Yes! Cap City Fine Diner & Bar offers specialty Cocktails On Draft, Modernized Martinis and Cap City Classics. Featured cocktails change so we recommend visiting the Cap City website for the current list of cocktails and their preparations. Our bar chefs are always happy to create by request!
Can Cap City Dublin accommodate large parties?
Cap City Dublin has one private dining room accommodating up to 16 guests that includes a flat screen television with HDMI hook up. The room can be closed off from the main dining room. Several banquet menu options are offered to help plan a menu that is sure to please your guests. For parties of 6 or greater at any time, we recommend calling the restaurant to complete your reservation.
Is Cap City Dublin a fancy restaurant?
Cap City is an upscale diner with very relaxed atmosphere, a favorite destination for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour in Dublin’s Bridge Park. The dining room décor pops with diner panache - booth and table seating is adjacent to a roomy, covered, seasonal patio. A cozy bar and diner-style seating with counter seating options overlooks the open kitchen. A great place to zoom in after a bike ride, meet for a business lunch or gather the family for a celebration any day of the week. Casual and classic is the vibe.
Does Cap City offer Brunch?
Cap City Dublin offers a wide selection of Brunch Plates alongside its fresh salads, diner sandwiches and famous large plates on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. There’s something for everyone, sweet and savory, from Bananas Foster French Toast to Eggs on Hash, Classic Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon & Bagel, Chicken & Biscuits and more. You’ll be the brunch hero when you order the Blueberry Pancake Fritters to pass around the table. Brunch cocktails include the Café Martini, Blood Orange Bellini, Mimosa and Chipotle Bloody Mary. To confirm current brunch dishes and cocktails, be sure to visit the Cap City website for the Brunch Menu.
What is Cap City famous for?
Cap City Fine Diner & Bar is one of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ earliest and most popular restaurants. Their Famous Large Plates take diner favorites to the next level. The Diner Meatloaf is served with buttermilk-chive mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, broccoli, chili onion rings and BBQ gravy. It’s the same story across other Large Plate offerings including the Southern Fried Chicken, Crispy Fish and Chips and Ponzu Glazed Salmon.It wouldn’t be a diner with out Blue Plate Specials, right? The daily specials draw regular fans forShrimp Scampi (Monday), Chicken Pot Pie (Tuesday), Liver and Onions (Wednesday), Flat Iron Pot Roast (Thursday), Cameron’s Walleye (Friday), Crab Cakes (Saturday) and Beef Stroganoff (Sunday). These selections can change on occasion so visit the Blue Plate Special Menu at the website to confirm.A large selection of bright, fresh, Diner Salads including Roasted Chicken Greek Salad, Two Apple Spinach Salad, and the Black and Blue Salmon Salad are hugely popular. Diner Sandwiches such as the All American Cheeseburger, Jake’s Famous Reuben (made with house-made, pulled corned beef), the Philly Cheese Steak and Diner Meatloaf Melt are huge fan favorites.Be sure to check the Cap City website for current menus as some features do come on and off the menus from time to time.
Is there patio seating?
Yes! A large, covered, seasonal patio is available at Cap City in Dublin.
Where’s the best place to park and is there valet service?
Cap City Fine Diner & Bar is located at 6644 Riverside Drive, Dublin, Ohio, in the Bridge Park destination development. Free parking is available on-street and in a garage directly across from the restaurant entrance. Valet is not available.
Is there a Wine List?
Wines by the glass and bottle are offered at Cap City Dublin. A well-curated selection of sparkling, white and red wines is available. Featured winemakers may include but are not limited to Quilt, The Prisoner, Meiomi, Sonoma Cutrer and Joel Gott. For the current selection, please visit the Cap City website and view the Beverage List.
Are Reservations required?
Reservations are not required but they are recommended. The dining room can be particularly busy during lunch hours and evenings later in the week. If OpenTable is showing no availability for your preferred reservation day and time, we recommend calling the restaurant.
Does Cap City Fine Diner and Bar offer a happy hour?
Yes, Cap City offers a popular happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the bar with special pricing on select handcrafted cocktails, well spirits, wines by the glass, draft and domestic beers, plus discounted food items from the appetizer menu.
Can Cap City Dublin accommodate large parties?
Cap City has a private dining room that accommodates up to 16 guests with a flat screen TV and a range of banquet menu options. For parties of 6 or more, it is recommended to call ahead to make a reservation.
Is Cap City Dublin suitable for brunch?
Yes, Cap City offers a wide selection of brunch plates on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm, including sweet and savory dishes and brunch cocktails. Current menus are available on their website.
What type of cuisine and atmosphere does Cap City offer?
Cap City is an upscale American diner with a relaxed, artsy, and cool atmosphere, serving classic diner favorites with upscale touches and catering to a diverse crowd including foodies and traditionalists alike.
Is there outdoor seating available at Cap City Fine Diner and Bar?
Yes, there is a large, covered, seasonal patio available for seating at Cap City in Dublin.
Where is Cap City Fine Diner and Bar located and is parking available?
Cap City is located at 6644 Riverside Drive in Dublin, Ohio, within the Bridge Park development. Free parking is available on-street and in a nearby garage called Longshore Garage at Bridge Park, located directly across from the restaurant entrance. Valet service is not available.
What nearby attractions can customers visit along with Cap City Fine Diner?
Customers visiting Cap City can also explore The Dublin Market at Bridge Park, a farmers market and grocery store, and relax at nearby popular spots like Fado Pub and Kitchen or Urban Meyer's Pint House for additional dining or social experiences.
Are there nearby transit or parking options to help customers reach Cap City?
Yes, Longshore Garage at Bridge Park is a nearby parking garage customers can use when visiting Cap City Fine Diner and Bar, making it convenient to access the restaurant and the surrounding Bridge Park area.
Are there other dining options near Cap City Fine Diner and Bar in Dublin, OH?
Yes, nearby dining options include Fado Pub and Kitchen, which offers European cuisine, Hen Quarter for breakfast and southern dishes, Song Lan Restaurant specializing in sushi and Japanese food, and Urban Meyer's Pint House serving American and Italian fare with a bar.
Does Cap City Fine Diner and Bar accept reservations and how busy does it get?
Reservations are not required but are recommended, especially during lunch hours and popular evening times later in the week. If online reservations show no availability, calling the restaurant is suggested.