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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9
4.9
3219 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
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8:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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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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

What 3,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 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

    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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests consistently praise the steaks as "melt-in-your-mouth tender," while the ambiance is described as "warm and welcoming." The staff's attention to detail and personalized service make it a favorite for special occasions.
3,219 Reviews
  1. Chris VIP

    Des Moines37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday specials are a great family favorite-$60 for salad choice, 6oz Filet & desert option. Great day to go!

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  2. James VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent, along with the drinks. Never have been disappointed. We did send back the prime rib because it came out cold. But we also had the soufflé, which was wonderful. We love the place, and I would highly recommend it.

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  3. Wendy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    801 Chophouse never disappoints! We all ordered filets and they were excellent! Our server, Paul, did an outstanding job!! Great night out celebrating our anniversary. We'll definitely be going back to 801 !!

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  4. Joshua VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    For 70$ prime rib, it was horrible. Welll done. No flavor. Go to Texas Road House and get a delicious one for 20$! Cannot believe how horrible the food was.

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  5. JP VIP

    Des Moines15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening out at 801 as always! Service was great and dinner was delicious.
    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks JP!

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  6. Jacob

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic place to have dinner! They made our evening so special with customizations and uniqueness that made our evening so special. The staff was wonderful with their kindness, knowledge, and willing to explain the menu to us. This was our first time eating here. The cuisine is on another level with the flavor, texture, and portion sizes. They have amazing chefs ! Including the management to put it all together from the little details to the obvious details. They way they age their steaks and prime rib is an art. Eating here is an absolute must! 10/10 is what I rank 801 Chophouse.

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  7. Traci VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. We went back two nights of a five night trip.

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  8. HobieV

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall perfect dinning experience. Excels t selection preparation and service.

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  9. Tom

    Des Moines9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, and wonderful service. Will certainly be back.

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  10. Laura

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at 801 Chophouse did not disappoint!! We celebrated our anniversary and will definitely be back. We felt like it was fancy but we were still able to be ourselves and have fun with our waiter. Drinks were stronger than our preference but the food, wow!!

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.9 stars by 3219 OpenTable diners.

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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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