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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8
4.8
3174 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
A photo of 801 Chophouse – Des Moines restaurant

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown Des Moines

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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.

What 3,174 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambience

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Steakhouse

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambience

  • 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 that's perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "best steaks" and "outstanding service," noting the attentive staff and elegant ambiance. While the atmosphere can be lively, the consistently delicious food and "first-class service" make it a standout choice for memorable meals.

3,174 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Des Moines

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife's birthday; Jane our server made for a wonderful experience. Everything was top notch tonight & we look forward to going back!

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  2. Jim

    Des Moines

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful and satisfying experience guaranteed !! A must visit !!

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  3. Rohit

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son and I love this place. He goes to Iowa State and whenever I visit him and if we can make it, we do dinner here. The steak never disappoints and this time we tried the crab cake on our server’s recommendation and it was really good. As he’s got 2-more years at school, I hope to make it to this pace a few more times.

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  4. Maggie

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a celebratory meal! Lovely ambiance, delicious food & attentive service ✨

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  5. Adam

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and wonderful old school steakhouse food

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  6. Tony

    Des Moines

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent. Waiter did a good job, server delivering food needs to learn how to do it appropriately. You don’t throw the plate in front of the person and walk off.. music in the restaurant is extremely loud preventing people at the table from being able to talk.

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  7. Pam

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We drive every year from Iowa City to 801 for our anniversary dinner. No better place to celebrate! Best food atmosphere and service!

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  8. ShellB

    Des Moines

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server. Great food. Nice vibe.

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  9. Craig

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Andrew was awesome and food was great - highly recommended!

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  10. Keith

    Lake of the Ozarks

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Best steak I’ve had in a long time. Brussels sprouts were awesome as well.
    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesResponded on 22 November 2024
    Thank you for the feedback, Keith! We look forward to next time!

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines is rated 4.8 stars by 3174 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of 801 Chophouse – Des Moines restaurant

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown Des Moines

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for 801 Chophouse – Des Moines

801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th
  • Area
    Downtown Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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
    Bar Dining
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