801 Chophouse – Des Moines

Name: 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
Address: 801 Grand Ave Suite 200, Des Moines, IA, United States, 50309
Telephone: (515) 288-6000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2550 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Unspecified
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
https://801chophouse.com/des-moines/
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, Suite 200, 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 2,550 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than ever!
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Nate
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very pleasant experience at 801 on our anniversary. The food was great as was the service, and we were treated with anniversary dessert. This is a very desirable dinner location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening. Paul, our server, was fantastic! Food prepared to perfection!
BK
BrittK
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was fantastic. Celebrated my boyfriends birthday and they had the table all ready for the celebration!
J
Jeff
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is great on all levels. Only drawback was that it was a little tricky to find as its inside of an office building. Great food, atmosphere, etc. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Our waiter was very active in coming and checking on us, and informed us very well on drinks and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal service all the way around
J
Jess
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thought bringing our 8 year old was going to be a challenge but our waiter was just the best. He made sure she was taken care of too and welcomed. Awesome food, and a killer kids menu. Pretty sure her meal was one of our favorites lol
BK
BrianK
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
On a business trip to Des Moines we had to check out the original location. Shared the special for that night which was a decadent 50 ounce Wagyu tomahawk. We added an excellent bottle of wine and several indulgent sides. Great experience!
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mike
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
The food was great but the service was not. Our waiter did not show us the meal options like we saw other waiters doing, we had to wait for refills on our drinks multiple times, and did not get the punctual attention from our server that I would expect from a place like this. I had a business guest from out of town and I talked up 801 as a great experience and it was not. the food was good but the service was lacking.
AW
AlanW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The BBQ Salmon was delicious! The Prime Rib could be cut with a fork, it was very tender and delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and a private room for our party.
J
Joann
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is lively and the service is great. Everything was delicious.
A
Ankeny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was wonderful, as always, with excellent steaks cooked precisely to perfection. The mashed potatoes and broccolini weren't hot but tasted good. It was nice that we could request to split salads. The shrimp cocktail is absolutely the very best shrimp cocktail anywhere!! We also had the Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert, which was fabulous. The ambiance was a little noisier than we remembered from when we were last there (several years ago), but we were on the bar side, so maybe the normal dining area was quieter?
SL
SteveL
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food, as always. server amy m. was outstanding. flawless flow of courses, attentive without being invasive, wine recommendations right on point wit our tastes. a real pro!
A
Angela
Des Moines
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing! We come here every anniversary! Excellent service, Excellent food! Thank you again. We will be back!
JE
JoshE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the service was fantastic. Recommend for sure !
AH
AsimH
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service, perfect place for special occasions!
BC
BobbyC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Exceptional food and drinks, no better around. Top shelf restaurant!
PM
PeterM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night, great service and great food. Would do it again
DK
DerekK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fairly expensive but it is absolutely worth the money
DD
DougD
Las Vegas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great Steak, Creamed Corn, Hash brown with cheese and the soufflé everything exceptional.
B
Bobby
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
I wasn’t pleased with the taste of the butter on my potato. My filet was much tougher than expected. Not disappointed but this was my second visit and won’t rush back. Also, the staff weren’t as welcoming as I’d like. As an ethnic minorityI am overly aware to how I’m treated and there was no attempt to engage by server. Not bashing but providing feedback.
EB
ElizabethB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
801 is the best. I love the whole experience and eat there every time I have the opportunity.
ES
EricS
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is absolutely second to none. We arrived and were greeted by hostess with a happy anniversary and sat at a table with wonderful confetti of hearts and stars on table. The menus were also personalized for the occasion. We received a complimentary soufflé for desert that also said happy anniversary on the plate. I do understand the price is a little higher than most, but worth every penny. Will and do recommend to everyone I know for special occasions.
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Mreaton
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service we excellent as usual. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. My first choice for steaks.
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Julie
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at 801 Chophouse. The service and food were excellent. Our waitress Erica was top notch. Highly recommend if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary.
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RandyB
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, our meal was excellent with everything cooked the way we ordered it. Our waitress was very good and we appreciated her attention to details and her appetizer suggestion!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was awesome. Our waiter Zach was awesome. Food was awesome. Drinks were awesome. It was awesome.
RM
RenM
Des Moines
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
We were seated in the bar after requesting a quiet table for a special occasion, which was disappointing. The waitstaff was inconsistent, but likely because they were double-duty as bartenders. Food was brought to table while still on salad course, bread was not refilled as requested. Cocktails were great, but it's a shame to see that some of the classics have been removed from the food menu. Does not feel like the 801 of old, in terms of food and service - this is unfortunate, given the premium price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time celebrating my parent’s 60th Anniversary. Thank you!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
CP
CherylP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best steaks ever and and the cream corn is the best as well
CG
CathyG
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited the restaurant in Des Moines and our meal was FANTASTIC!!! We went with our family of 8…. The filets were amazing and the crab legs were delicious! Colin, our server, could not have been more warm and welcoming! Came in from Chicago and will definitely come here again on our next visit!
DH
DuaneH
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have had dinner at 801 many times, but our most recent visit was the best so far. I'd given them advance notice that we were celebrating my girlfriend's birthday and they really treated us in a very special way. Our table was decorated with birthday-themed sequins. The menu she had said "Happy Birthday," at the top. And her dessert (their scrumptious soufflé ) was complimentary. The dinner itself was sublime; maybe the best we've ever had there. And the service was perfect! The meal was on the expensive side, but totally worth it for our special occasion! Couldn't be happier
CM
ChrisM
Des Moines
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family went for my daughter’s 19th Birthday, they didn’t miss a beat. Confetti on the table, “Happy Birthday” on the menu and great birthday desert. Food was too shelf & we will be back soon.
K
Kirby
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, every aspect was outstanding, right down to the bread!
K
Kevsue
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was great! Food was delicious although my fish was on the cool side when it arrived t the table. Extra's they did for us on our Anniversary was great!
WR
WilliamR
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, beverage and service was exceptional as always!!
TF
ToddF
Philadelphia
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to many steakhouses, and this was among the best. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding.

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.8 stars by 2550 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

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Unspecified
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
https://801chophouse.com/des-moines/
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

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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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