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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.9 (3243)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 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 3,243 people are saying

801 Chophouse – Des Moines 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

4.9
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!
3,243 Reviews
  1. Geoff

    Iowa6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Chris VIP

    Iowa40 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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  4. Larry VIP

    Iowa26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Same review like a broken record, no place in town like it! I would like to shout out the people that make it run like a well oiled machine but thats not possible because it's everyone that works there! Just a few though, Sydney at the hostess stand to the managers, to Dustin behind the bar, Andrew, Abby, Lou, Quintan, Ben and anyone else I missed, IMPECCABLE!!! Oh my gosh, dont forget Brian that runs that great Kitchen..

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  5. Marcia VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Just did not feel it was a great filet. Sent it back once due to overcooking but even the second one was dry just not worth it.
    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesResponded on June 4, 2025
    My sincerest apologies, Marcia, as it seems like we missed the mark on your mother-son outing. Please let us know the next time you stop in and we will ensure there are no bumps in your experience. Best, Quin Lohenry 801 Chophouse AGM Des Moines, Iowa

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  6. patrick

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was amazing. The hostess and manager initially were not to friendly .

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  7. JP VIP

    Iowa19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a perfect evening at 801. Food and the service are top notch.

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  8. Lori

    Iowa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food! Steaks were perfect.

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  9. Larry VIP

    Iowa26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flawless from front to back, this place could be in any big city and fit right in!

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  10. Troy

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, 801 was great! Love the food, and the cheesecake is the best anywhere!!

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.9 stars by 3243 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 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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