801 Chophouse – Des Moines

Name: 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
Address: 801 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309
Telephone: (515) 288-6000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2483 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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A late 1920"s New York City steak house interior with signature leather booths, cherry wood furnishings, wooden floors, marble counter tops and high ceilings. 801 Chophouse offers only the very finest and freshest meats, seafood, and vegetables available. Executive Chef, Brian Dennis creates a fresh sheet that highlights the unique weekly offerings. Seasonal fresh soups and salads, oysters on the half shell,four species of fresh fish, live Maine lobsters and king crab legs. Make sure to save room for the Grand Marnier Soufflé made from scratch! Aged USDA Grade Prime Beef ONLY, Iowa Farm Families pork chops and Colorado lamb. Customize your party from 6 to 65, the walls reconfigure for the perfect amount of space, the tables change for seating and conversation, and custom menus range from cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to full course dining.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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7:00 PM

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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
http://www.801Chophouse.com/
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

Location
801 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
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

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Popular dishes

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

What 2,483 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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LSmith
Des Moines
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. Lou was a fantastic server and the hosts were so welcoming.
ES
EricS
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great food. We'll worth the price.
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RichardR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter David we great. Food exceptional. A bit of price sticker shock
AA
AndrewA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat and have a good time with friends!
TB
TheresaB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food and service for great however the table next to us the guy smokes a lot it was hard to even hear our waiter.
BC
BrianC
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
High end steakhouse prices but always excellent. It is a bit loud in the dining room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food! Well worth it…
K
Kirby
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, a wonderful dining experience from start to finish.
DB
DianaB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our “kids” enjoyed their dining experience so much they gifted us with a dinner at 801. Our first experience, we decided to try the Sunday menu. Wow! Thank you for providing top notch service, amazing cuisine. We left feeling good… at 60, this couple needs to go out more and we plan to come back!
AG
AndrewG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have dined here several times now and always enjoy our dinner there. Very attentive service, great food, and the kitchen is amazingly fast. The entire meal flows smoothly from course to course, and the overall team there always make a great dinner.
AL
AleahL
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dinners I’ve had in Des Moines!! Had the biggest pieces of shrimp that I’ve ever seen. The scallops were so delicious. From the lobster mashed potatoes to the cream corn, everything was top notch!
JP
JohnP
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. Worth the $$$.
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unclenevin
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was incredible. It is pricey, but you absolutely get what you pay for. My only complaint, which should not in any way deter someone from eating here, is the tables were a little cramped. It seemed like they had 1 or 2 too many tables set up so everyone was very close together. But it was easy to ignore that because the food was so good.
DV
DeniseV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Our steaks where the opposite of what we asked for in how we wanted our steaks done. So mine was more red then I wanted, but still good.
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brunch
Des Moines
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. Skip was wonderful and on top of everything! We’ll definitely be back!
VS
ValerieS
Minneapolis
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The food, ambience, and service are outstanding. The sides are unique and sharable, and there are many great entree options other than steak. I recommend the made-from-scratch Grand Marnier creme broulee for dessert!
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knickohlow
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing apps and steak. 5 star service.
RF
RandF
Des Moines
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We like this spot but it's just like most everything these day's prices are getting unreasonable..
RP
RogerP
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance was very good. Zach, our waiter, was friendly, very attentive and helpful and the food was excellent. I had the prime rib and my wife had scallops. Both were done to perfection. We’ll certainly be back.
DD
DowntownDiner
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. Loved my Mother’s Day meal! Food was cooked perfectly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Our server Zach, is absolutely amazing. Quality and service is top notch. 5 stars.
FS
FredS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
No one was there to greet us upon entry. Reservation seemed to have been lost. Restaurant was way too noisy for a fancy restaurant. It was louder than most sports bars and our party was not really able to carry on any real conversation. Tables were very small and items were constantly getting knocked over even with the most careful movements. Server was friendly and professional. Food was good but not sure it was worth the expense. Overall it was just average.
LK
LisaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service Paul was outstanding. Great knowledge of the menu and detailed descriptions of the cuts of meat. I would ask for him next time I go
BW
BethW
Des Moines
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
It was a very slow meal. Place was unexpectedly very busy (which is good!) server was good but overwhelmed.
AS
AimeeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good was amazing. Our server was absolutely the sweetest and we loved our little setup for our anniversary.
ES
ElliottS
Des Moines
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration made special! Excellent food, knowledgeable staff, comfortable atmosphere. Our skillful server Angela was on top of everything. Had two out-of-town first-timers in our group of 4, and they were duly impressed. It helped to be sitting directly beneath the cool Iowa State Fair Exhibition Hall painting! A top drawer night all the way around. Highly recommend!
SL
SherryL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was Debbie and she was outstanding! She could almost read our minds and had great suggestions without being intrusive.
JG
JenniferG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first visit, very romantic setting for our anniversary. Table had hearts and our menus said Happy Anniversary. We were seated in a booth that felt tucked away and private. Our waitress was informative and wonderful. Food was so flavorful. Will definitely be back to celebrate special occasions.
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Thomas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
801 Chophouse was one of the best dining experiences of my life. While expensive, the food, service and ambiance were well worth the cost. I took my and my fiancé’s families to dinner to celebrate our engagement and start-to-finish, 801 Chophouse was incredible. Thank you to the wonderful staff (specifically our waitress Angie) for such an amazing experience!
EW
ErinW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was great. The whole team was amazing, as always! Such a fabulous experience.
CO
CarolO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
801 Steak and Chop House are worth the price! You expect an incredible experience and you will get it! The servers are especially top rate - they are what will make your experience memorable. But the food was also fabulous!
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mama21
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing! The food was so beyond amazing. Highly recommend for a date night or any other kind of dinner outing.
JG
JeffreyG
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dustin and Drew waited on us and as usual did a great job. Food was exceptional. We will be back soon.
RO
RODNEYF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience at the restaurant and would definitely recommend this is the top steakhouse in Iowa.
LS
LoveSeafood
Des Moines
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for our anniversary. Paul was our server-we have had him before and he is AMAZING! Great recommendations, we had the best time and the food was on point as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a shrimp cocktail with huge shrimp and a great sauce. Our waitress was from the bar, but never missed a step. Sea bass was perfect! I loved that they had Prime Rib daily and it was excellent and generous. Pricing was great and not 5$ for sure! Only disappointment was they were out of Crème Brûlée, maybe next time! The sorbet was very flavorful. Will stop again next time we pass through Des Moines Thanks
CB
CB25
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love going to 801. Haven't been there in a long time. It looked just the same which is to say great. Had Scallops. They were $42.00. They were delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. We'll be back but maybe we'll wait out the inflated prices. Reduce the money supply-M2-do us a favor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience4
My boyfriend called ahead of time to make special arrangements for my friend and I for dinner and none of it was done for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fine dining experience! Our server was excellent, food was delicious and we so enjoyed being able to take our time enjoying the food and the company at our table.
K
Kelly
Des Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall2food5service5ambience2
We were disappointed at the noise level. This has happened before & we’re now considering going elsewhere

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.8 stars by 2483 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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Google Map for 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

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
http://www.801Chophouse.com/
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

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Steak Tartare

Filet Mignon

Sea Scallops

Appetizers

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

Oysters Rockefeller*$25.00

Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$25.00

"Down Home" Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp$22.00

Pancetta - Wrapped Scallops*$23.00

Fried Calamari$21.00

Steak Tartare*$22.00

Baked Escargo$17.00

Roasted Marrow Bones$22.00

Meatballs$20.00

Tuna Tartare$25.00

Salads & Soup

French Onion Soup$13.00

Chophouse Salad$17.00

801 Wedge$16.00

Caesar Salad*$14.00

Tomato And Onion Salad$15.00

Aged U.S.D.A. Prime

Roast Prime Rib

Filet Mignon

New York Strip

16 oz. Ribeye$58.00

24 oz. Bone-In Delmonico$90.00

30 oz. Porterhouse$100.00

Double Bone Kurobuta Pork Chop$54.00

Colorado Lamb Chops$72.00

Filet Medallions$53.00

Chicken Chop$37.00

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

Side Dishes

Hash Browns$15.00

Blue Cheese$16.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$15.00

Scalloped Potatoes$18.00

French Fried Potatoes$12.00

One Pound Baked Potato$11.00

Macaroni and Cheese$16.00

Vegetables

Fresh Asparagus$15.00

Grilled Brocollini$16.00

French Green Beans$15.00

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Sauteed Spinach$12.00

Baked Cream Spinach$15.00

Mushroom Pan Roast$16.00

Creamed Corn$14.00

Shellfish

Alaskan Red King Crab Legs$85.00

One Pound Maine Lobster Tail$75.00

Chilean Sea Bass$38.00

Norwegian Salmon$36.00

Sea Scallops$42.00

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