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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9 (3249)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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

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What 3,249 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Value

  • 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

    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 is celebrated for its "impeccable" service and exceptional dining experience, offering "the best steaks & food in Des Moines." The ambience is inviting, perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "phenomenal" prime rib, expertly crafted cocktails, and thoughtful touches for celebrations. A must-visit for steak lovers!
3,249 Reviews
  1. Jamie

    Iowa45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding! Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the occasion. The Beef Carpaccio was easily the highlight of the meal—absolutely delicious. The wedge salad was also solid. We ordered the $165 Tomahawk Ribeye with the bone, cooked medium rare. While the center was cooked to temp, the steak lacked seasoning and flavor overall. It also didn’t have the satisfying texture or chew you'd expect from a cut at that price point. The macaroni and cheese was quite bland, though the scalloped potatoes were good. The green beans had decent flavor but were overcooked and mushy. Dessert—the chocolate cake—was good. Overall, we left disappointed, especially considering we spent $336 before tip (around $400 total). For a birthday dinner, we were hoping for a more memorable experience. We’ve been to all the steak spots in town and hadn’t visited 801 in a while, so we decided to give it another try. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet expectations this time—though again, the service truly was excellent.
    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Jamie, Thank you so much for your honest feedback on your experience. It really does help us with fine-tuning and fixing issues we have. We are so sorry that your experience did not measure up to expectations for the night you intended. Though we do not taste every dish as it leaves the window, we will try to use this information to better service you or other guests in the future. Please let us know if there is anything else you would like to expand on. Apologies, Quin Lohenry 801 Chophouse AGM Des Moines, IA

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  2. Ronn

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    801 Chophouse was one of our best steak experiences. My Dad and I went together to celebrate Father's Day and my Dad ordered the Prime Rib and had it grilled at the end to seal in the juices and he said it was one of the best prime ribs he has ever had in 82 years.

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  3. Matthew

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family and I stopped here for dinner. It was excellent all the way through. Our waitress was excellent. I had the petite fillet as did my son, my wife had the sea bass and my daughter had the salmon. Everything came out hot and perfectly cooked, exactly as described on the menu for the steaks. I had the wedge salad and my wife and daughter each had side salads, all very good. For desert we had a monstrous slice of New York cheesecake with blueberry topping. That was excellent as well. It was a great meal all the way around.

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  4. Bryan VIP

    Iowa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always was great food and service. Skip was our waiter

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  5. Ronald VIP

    Iowa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go-to place. It's more expensive than most places, but you absolutely get what you pay for here. There is no better steak-place in the Des Moines area, and I would bet there is no better seafood in the De Moines area. The service is top-notch. It can be a little loud if seated in the bar area, but that's why you would sit there. The noice level in the main restaurant area is nicely quiet. We highly recommend.

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  6. Mark

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and one of the best steaks I have ever had. Definitely going back next time in Des Moines

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  7. Nick

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, food and ambiance. Perfect meal. Highlight of every Des Moines visit.

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  8. Geoff

    Iowa7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great steaks. All the sides we had were great as well. It is loud in this restaurant when busy but their food is great. It's overpriced but is a fun place to go occasionally.

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  9. Carl

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best steak restaurant in service. There is no comparison to the quality of meat and preparation. The service is unrivaled. The hand cut fries are an indicator of the lengths this establishment goes to provide the best customer service.

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  10. Chris VIP

    Iowa41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife & I ate late & light but with a last minute reservation @ 8:45 on a Saturday night; 801 did not disappoint! We sat at the bar, enjoyed Caesar Salad, shrimp cocktail appetizer & bowl of French Onion Soup. Bartender made an excellent Belvedere Dirty Martini and ambience was as if it was prime time. Recommend 801 every time, even if it’s last minute & late!

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.9 stars by 3249 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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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