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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8
4.8
3186 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:30 PM

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Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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
    (515) 288-6000
  • 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

What 3,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambiance

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • 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 a premier steakhouse celebrated for its impeccable service and "best steaks I've ever tasted." Guests consistently praise the "attentive and wonderful service" and exceptional dining experiences, making it a top choice for special occasions. The ambience and "quality of the food is top notch," ensuring a memorable visit.
3,186 Reviews
  1. Greg

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd time at 801. We came for Wedding Anniversary back in 2023. Highlights of our evening were the ambiance of the restaraunt. Very cool, upscale setting. Our server was Michael. He was very good and knowledgeable. Meatball Appetizer was Outstanding. Shrimp Cocktail was very good as well. Dinner salads were fresh and good. Sourdough bread was a highlight. Main course is where we felt it was not as good as before. The Mrs had the Salmon. It came out cold. Which was surprising. I had the 8oz Filet Mignon with Lobster tail. Filet was good, but not near the Best I've had and not as good as our previous visit. Lobster was good but not the best I've had. Sides were Bady Carrots and Green Beans. Both above average at best Carrots were slightly undercooked Creme Brulee desert was excellent though, and the highlight of the dinner. Drinks were good. Martinis for the Mrs. I had Reisling wine. Good, but not Coopers Hawk. For the price tag, we were underwhelmed this time. We felt worth our money a year ago, but probably not this time. They were behind and slow as well. Manager came over once and apologized for our wait. Likely why the salmon was cold when brought. Good, but no longer tops in Des Moines for upscale dining. Better than Ruth Chris and Flemmings by far, but Coopers Hawk and Prime & Providence currently out do 801.

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  2. Jeff

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff here never disappoints. Great Service and knowledgeable.

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  3. Jeff

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Utterly amazing the place was very nice as you approached the main door. The ambience of the whole place was on point staff was on point food was beyond on point overall on point.

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  4. JP

    VIP

    Des Moines

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I review 801 Chophouse a lot. I am never disappointed and always leave very satisfied with everything. This is truly one of the best places to enjoy a great dining experience. Special thanks to CJ for outstanding service.

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic NY’s Eve meal at the 801. Prime Rib and King salmon were both excellent Saved room for the showstopper Grand Marnier Soufflé Not cheap but worth every penny

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  6. BRENDA

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    801 never disappoints. Excellent food and service.

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  7. David

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always. There was a slight delay in initial service due to our server working with a large table elsewhere in the restaurant when we were seated. Not a big deal but partway through our meal he let me know that they would comp the lovely bottle of Brunelo I had selected. I told them that this was completely unnecessary but he insisted. This attention to detail and commitment to service really sets 801 Chop House apart from most other restaurants. Of course the food was delicious and the steaks were perfect but I really appreciate the restaurant's care for its patrons. A cherry on top happened as we were walking out and another staff we had not met - front of house director perhaps - thanked us again and apologized for the service delay. Seriously! There are few finer restaurants in the state of Iowa and no finer steak houses.

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  8. Victor

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the second we walked in in the doors, it was fantastic. Ambience, service, food was top tier. Something we’d never experienced before, so we decided to treat ourselves on our 5th anniversary! Like our waitress literally folded my husband’s napkin again all fancy, as he went to the bathroom. So many little things that made it perfect. We had fried calamari and king crab, filet mignon, asparagus and baked potato. They gifted us the most decadent soufflé for our occasion. Definitely worth it!

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  9. Bob

    VIP

    Naples

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service by Michael. Steaks were perfect and delicious chocolate/ orange dessert was a true work of art.

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  10. Chrissy

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a perfect Xmas eve dinner! We got the little booth in the corner and loved every minute of it 😍

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.8 stars by 3186 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM

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Booked 21 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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