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

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.4 (1151)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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 1,151 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers a memorable dining experience with "great food and great service," as many patrons note. The menu has a wide selection, including gluten-free options. Guests appreciate the "wonderful food" and "friendly staff," making it a favorite for special occasions. While some reviews mention inconsistencies with steak preparation, the overall atmosphere and attentive service make it a popular choice for celebrations and casual dining alike.
1,151 Reviews
  1. Locheree

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Filet mignon was superb as always.

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  2. Cheryl VIP

    St. Louis17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and services were on point. Menu offers wide selection of choices.

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  3. James

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Medium rare steaks cooked to be like shoe leather, seafood not cooked, plates literally thrown on the table. When one person in our party asked for utensils, the server picked them up from one of the others in our party and handed them over to us. It was like a bad Saturday Night Live skit...... JUST AWFUL!!! DO NOT EAT AT THIS PLACE!! On the good side, it was so bad it was almost funny.....

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  4. george VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt, efficienr, and friendly service. Good food at good price.

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  5. David

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to AJ's Steakhouse. We were pleased with the menu choices and enjoyed the deliciously prepared food. The friendly staff and comfortable surroundings added to our experience. We are pleased ton add AJ's to our "favorites" list and look forward to a return visit!

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  6. Linda

    Iowa1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Great wait service and staff but Easter offering was extremely disappointing- I’d expect better from a buffet. Friend who had same felt the same way. Had the fish.. mushy and boring! Risotto was flat… broccolini so so… Lighting is very harsh and not unbefitting nice restaurant. Pricey for quality of food. Been at AJs before but this time it was a trust breaker. Cookies were not special… Should have been frosted… I’d chosen this spot for my Easter guests.. disappointed for sure- they were underwhelmed.

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  7. Missie

    Iowa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and Service! Always a good time at AK’s

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  8. Kathy

    Iowa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERYTHING WE ATE WAS OUTSTANDING! SINCE IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY, I WAS COMPED THE MEAL AND EVEN TOOK HOME A HUGE PIECE OF CHOCOLATE CAKE! I'VE BEEN TO MANY CASINOS IN MY LIFETIME - PRAIRIE MEADOWS IS MY FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY!

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  9. Jennifer

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They made our anniversary dinner so special! We will definitely be returning for future celebrations!

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  10. Ernest

    Iowa6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife had ordered the center cut ribeye done in a medium preparation. I ordered the 16 ounce prime rib done in the medium preparation. My wife’s ribeye came out overdone. My prime rib came out purple and raw being cold to the touch. The wait staff promptly took my prime rib back, realizing it was raw and it came back again now gray overall with a purple center. I had them switch to the center cut ribeye, which wait staff was nice enough to do. When it came out, it was undercooked as well being raw in the center. The staff did waive the cost of my meal. The cuts of meat do not seem to be a great quality. I think the kitchen crew needs to learn how to use a thermometer better on the meat. I had the wedge salad, which was excellent. My wife had a normal salad, which was very nice. My wife had the peach cobbler for dessert which was great. I had the citrus crème brûlée, which was very nice.  On the bill, the bottle of wine we ordered rang up as $56, though on the wine list it was showing $50. Staff corrected this error on the bill very quickly. The wait staff and manager are terrific. However, I am unlikely togo back due to the quality of the main dishes.

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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 1151 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
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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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