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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona, IA

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.4 (1154)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
AJ’s Steakhouse proudly serves renowned Iowa steaks and chops, seafood and poultry in a classy, yet comfortably casual, atmosphere. Located inside Iowa's premier gaming and entertainment venue, AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows invites you to enjoy some of the best American cuisine you'll find anywhere in central Iowa. We promise that our outstanding menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied.

Join us soon for an unforgettable dining experience you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our full menu online. Then stop in and indulge yourself with all that our award-winning chefs can prepare for you.

Book your next big event at the AJ’s Steakhouse Party Room. A comfortable room, elegant table setting, customized menu with world-class wines, and dedicated staff providing gracious service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cade Johnson
  • Private party facilities
    We allow private events. Please call us at 515.957.3535 for reservations or details.
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross street
    Adventureland Dr. - Inside Prairie Meadows Casino
  • Parking details
    Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
  • Entertainment
    Prairie Meadows, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, features more than 1,100 slot machines, your favorite table games, poker room, live racing, outstanding dining options, and free live entertainment. Prairie Meadows is fun you can bet on!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,154 people are saying

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and a "deliciously prepared" menu. Despite occasional hiccups with steak preparation, many guests praise the "friendly staff," "comfortable surroundings," and "superb filet mignon." Regulars highlight the "amazing" food, contributing to AJ's reputation as a favorite spot for celebrations.
1,154 Reviews
  1. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and dinner came with salad, potato and bread. The waitress, Jessica was outstanding. Service was fast and efficient. A great experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Iowa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service excellent, food served in a timely manner and Steak and Shrimp were very good. ONLY COMPLAINT-Wife and I had the Mashed Potatoe. Came out cold. Wasn't good Other than that was a good experience.

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  3. Angela

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations at AJ's for our 29th wedding anniversary. It was an incredible place to celebrate. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding.

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  4. jAMI

    Iowa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Typically, we have a great experience at AJ's, last night was off. We had a reservation and we had to wait quite some time for someone to come and bring us water. We all knew what we wanted and we sat there for a good 15-20 mins waiting to order. The waitress seemed like she was overwhelmed and maybe had to many tables at one time. She came back and took our drink order and brought those to us and then said she would be back to take our order. When we got our food, my stepmom's wedge salad was not made as she requested, but she did not want to send it back because that was her meal. We asked ahead of time for the basked of bread and were told that we had to wait for it to be brought out with the salads. We have never experienced this before at this restaurant and we are very, very frequent eaters at this restaurant. Overall, the service was mediocre at best, the food was ok and the wait was to long.

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  5. Jack

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very good, main dish took a bit of time between salads, appetizers, and bread. Other than that it was excellent.

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  6. Kelley VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here when we have traveled to Des Moines. Great service. Super fast food service after we ordered.

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  7. Chase

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was bad, they cooked the steak incorrectly. Wouldn’t recommend

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  8. Linda

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Very satisfied that I got a gluten free meal without contamination.

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  9. Bruce

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven't been back to AJ's in about a year. My last experience wasn't that good. Food was average, and service was bad. This trip was much better. Food was perfect and the service was better, bur still had room for improvement. Example: just asked for water as my beverage. It was delivered with the bread basket, but the waitress never once asked or took the initiative to re-fill my glass during the meal. Basic :waitress 101 " in my book. Never asked if I wanted coffee after the meal or dessert. Overall, better, but still barely 4 star, definitely not 5 star.

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  10. C

    Iowa3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was fantastic. The waitress was proactive and seemed to know what we needed before we realized it. The food was below average. The blackened salmon was slightly overcooked and lightly seasoned. The house salad was small and plain. Everyone appreciated the crusty Parmesan cheese on the caesar salad. The strawberry shortcake had one strawberry and I imagine a strawberry sauce purchased from someone that was not good quality. Very disappointing meals for all of us and we don’t plan to return.

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FAQs

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 957-3535.

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino is rated 4.4 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Adventureland Dr. - Inside Prairie Meadows Casino
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cade Johnson
  • Entertainment
    Prairie Meadows, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, features more than 1,100 slot machines, your favorite table games, poker room, live racing, outstanding dining options, and free live entertainment. Prairie Meadows is fun you can bet on!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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