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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9
4.9
3231 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Dennis
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Damon Murphy with any private dining inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Des Moines
  • Cross street
    8th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,231 people are saying

801 Chophouse – Des Moines reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambiance

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Iowa

    Steakhouse

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Kid-friendly

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
801 Chophouse in Des Moines consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service." Patrons rave about their "perfectly cooked steaks," attentive staff, and special touches for celebratory occasions. The upscale ambiance and "outstanding" cocktails make it a top choice for anniversaries and special events.

3,231 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Phoenix5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! Highly recommend to celebrate any special occasion!

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  2. Bryan VIP

    Des Moines7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was awesome food great as always Prime rib was to die for wife had filet with Wagu butter topping

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  3. Cody

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great dining experience! Made a reservation for my anniversary and 801 staff had hearts on the table and custom menus that said Happy Anniversary. We were also gifted a free desert to end the evening. Service was amazing and professional.

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  4. Elvie

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the 801 Prime rib cut - it was tender and cooked to perfection. The side dishes were also delicious. However, our experience was slightly marred by our server, who seemed less attentive than we'd expect, especially compared to other servers we have had at the restaurant. We had to wait a while for them to check in and offer dessert options. Despite this, the food was excellent, and we appreciated the quality of the dishes.

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  5. Kristin

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+++ Always delicious with by far the best steaks & food in Des Moines Always fun with the best people who make it a very enjoyable experience Always the perfect choice for any and all occasions

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  6. Joy

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    25th Anniversary dinner. The food was wonderful. Ordered the New York, Ribeye, Lobster Mac and Cheese and Fries ( the kid!) and an Amaretto Sour. Everything was cooked perfectly and devoured. They had us choose a dessert on them. Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote. So good. The table was very sweet with cutout hearts and the menus said Happy Anniversary on them. We enjoyed our evening very much.

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  7. Jonna

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my husband’s birthday dinner before going to a show at the Civic Center and it was absolutely amazing! The staff and server we phenomenal and the food ever more!! We have found a new special occasion dinner location! Thank you for everything!

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  8. Paul

    Des Moines4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining option to celebrate special occasions! Food was delicious and specials were outstanding

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  9. Chris VIP

    Des Moines39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and perfect ambiance. Petite Fillet, 1lb Lobster, Caesar Salad with blue cheese dressing tossed. Truffle Fries for an appetizer with Belvedere Xtra dirty martini w/blue-cheese olives. Moscato, ice cream for desert w/hot fudge. Ready to go back soon!

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  10. al

    Charleston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals I’ve eaten. The creamed corn is to die for. The hash browns is all you need to order but please order the prime rib. Yummmmm

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Dennis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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