801 Chophouse – Des Moines
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(515) 288-6000
- Website
- 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.
- Private party contact
Damon P. Murphy: (515) 288-6000
- 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
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail$19.00
Cocktail Sauce with Fresh Horseradish
Oysters Rockefeller*$25.00
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$25.00
Caper Tartar Sauce
"Down Home" Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp$22.00
Garlic and Herb Butter
Pancetta - Wrapped Scallops*$23.00
Roasted Red Pepper Glaze
Fried Calamari$21.00
Fried Zucchini, Roasted Garlic Remoulade
Steak Tartare*$22.00
Baguette Toasts
Baked Escargo$17.00
Garlic Butter, Dill Havarti Cheese, Bread Crumbs
Roasted Marrow Bones$22.00
Garlic Remoulade
Meatballs$20.00
Portabello Mushroom Ragout, Parmesan
Tuna Tartare$25.00
Chili, Avocado, Orange-Soy Glaze, Wasabi Emulsion, Sesame, Wontons
Salads & Soup
Choice of dressing includes House Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Housemade Herb Buttermilk, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Garlic Herb Vinaigrette
French Onion Soup$13.00
Chophouse Salad$17.00
Mixed Baby Greens, Soppressata, Red Onion, Gruyere, Cabernet Vinaigrette
801 Wedge$16.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing, Crumbled Maytag Blue Cheese and Bacon
Caesar Salad*$14.00
Romaine Lettuce, White Anchovies, Housemade Croutons and Parmesan
Tomato And Onion Salad$15.00
Campari Tomatoes, Red Onion, Baby Greens, Hearts of Palm, Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles, Garlic and Herb Vinaigrette
Aged U.S.D.A. Prime
Steaks, Chops, and Roasts*
Roast Prime Rib
Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
- Single Cut$58.00
- 801 Cut$70.00
Filet Mignon
- 8 oz.$57.00
- 12 oz.$69.00
New York Strip
- 14 oz.$61.00
16 oz. Ribeye$58.00
Tuscan Style - Fresh Herbs, Balsamic Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Tuscan Style$62.00
24 oz. Bone-In Delmonico$90.00
Dry Aged
30 oz. Porterhouse$100.00
Dry Aged
Double Bone Kurobuta Pork Chop$54.00
The "Wagyu" of Pork, Cider Jus and Roasted Apple Compote, Grilled or Spice-Rubbed
Colorado Lamb Chops$72.00
Two-2 Bone Chops, House-Made Mint Sauce, Pistachio-Encrusted (Optional)
Filet Medallions$53.00
Lobster, Wild Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi Glaze
Chicken Chop$37.00
Sauteed Vegetables, Lemon Butter Sauce
Preparations
Au Poivre with Cognac Cream$5.00
Fromage - Maytag Blue Cheese$5.00
Bearnaise$4.00
Bone Marrow Butter Bath$5.00
Cognac Butter & Portabella Mushroom Ragout$6.00
Black Truffle Butter$11.00
Foie Gras$16.00
Crab Oscar$23.00
Spice Rub and Cajun Rub
- Complimentary
Side Dishes
Hash Browns$15.00
- With Aged Cheddar$17.00
Blue Cheese$16.00
Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$15.00
- Add Boursin$17.00
- Add Lobster$23.00
Scalloped Potatoes$18.00
Gruyere and Parmesan Cream
French Fried Potatoes$12.00
In Peanut Oil
- Add Truffle Parmesan$14.00
One Pound Baked Potato$11.00
Butter and Sour Cream
- The Works$14.00
Macaroni and Cheese$16.00
Cheddar, Parmesan, Mornay Sauce
- Add Lobster$21.00
Vegetables
Fresh Asparagus$15.00
Steamed with Hollandaise*, Grilled with Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper
Grilled Brocollini$16.00
Garlic Butter, Chili Flake, Grilled Lemon
French Green Beans$15.00
Sauteed with Duroc Bacon and Caramelized Onions
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Red Onion Marmalade
Sauteed Spinach$12.00
Garlic and Lemon
Baked Cream Spinach$15.00
Mushroom Pan Roast$16.00
Boursin, Parmesan Cheese
Creamed Corn$14.00
Shellfish
Alaskan Red King Crab Legs$85.00
Steamed Per Pound, Drawn Butter
One Pound Maine Lobster Tail$75.00
Steamed, Drawn Butter
Chilean Sea Bass$38.00
Seasonal Preparation
Norwegian Salmon$36.00
Seasonal Preparation
Sea Scallops$42.00
Pan Seared ~ Seasonal Preparation
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- 4.8Food
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- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.8 stars by 2483 OpenTable diners.
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801 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Additional information
- Cross street
8th
- Neighborhood
Downtown Des Moines
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
- 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
- Website
- Phone number
(515) 288-6000
- Private party facilities
Please contact Damon Murphy with any private dining inquiries.
- Private party contact
Damon P. Murphy: (515) 288-6000