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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona, IA

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.4
4.4
1128 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
AJ’s Steakhouse proudly serves renowned Iowa steaks and chops, seafood and poultry in a classy, yet comfortably casual, atmosphere. Located inside Iowa's premier gaming and entertainment venue, AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows invites you to enjoy some of the best American cuisine you'll find anywhere in central Iowa. We promise that our outstanding menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied.

Join us soon for an unforgettable dining experience you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our full menu online. Then stop in and indulge yourself with all that our award-winning chefs can prepare for you.

Book your next big event at the AJ’s Steakhouse Party Room. A comfortable room, elegant table setting, customized menu with world-class wines, and dedicated staff providing gracious service.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cade Johnson

What 1,128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino is renowned for its "outstanding service" and "excellent food," particularly the prime rib, which many claim is "the best in the area." Diners appreciate the "quiet and relaxing" atmosphere and friendly staff. Despite occasional service hiccups, AJ's is a favorite for special occasions.

1,128 Reviews
  1. KevinC

    Des Moines1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Apparently they don’t know how to cook steaks fvjhhgjvv hmm bbbj

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  2. William

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was perfect. Salmon was perfect. Wait staff was excellent.

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  3. Kevin VIP

    Des Moines30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the deep fried Walleye. It was absolutely amazing! Even better than a shore lunch on the shore of a Canadian Lake!

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  4. Nicole

    Kansas City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our waitress was super nice! We went for my husband‘s birthday

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  5. Patty VIP

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Seth the bartender is amazing! Best drinks in Des Moines! Food and service perfection!

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  6. Jason

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy AJ’s, the services is great and the food is always delicious.

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  7. Travis

    Des Moines2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered $50 Ribeye and Prime Rib 12oz. The Ribeye did not have a piece of meat on it that didn't have an abundance of thick grizzly fat running through it. The entire steak was inedible. The Prime Rib lacked any flavor whatsoever. Thank god the appetizer, soup, salad and baked potatoes were perfect, otherwise we would have left hungry. No, we didn't send the food back - we had evening plans and didn't have time to wait. The waitress looked a little perplexed at the amount of food left on our plates. She was stellar. Johanna was her name. Professional and on top of things. Sadly, we won't be back- it's just not the same food quality as it used to be

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  8. george

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went the day after Valentine’s Day because there were no opening’s available on the 14th. Our waitress, Kinsey, was prompt and attentive. I ordered a Cherry Mash off of the “special drinks” list of the weekend. Kinsey asked how I liked it. I told her it was O.K..It was not something I would order again. She offered to replace it. I said I knew it would be something I never had and that it was ordered at my risk, not theirs. (Plus I was the designated driver limiting my alcohol intake.) My wife ordered the Surf & Turf, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I enjoyed my prime rib, done to a perfect medium. We ordered desert to take home. I ordered the carrot cake. Alas, the only thing “carrot” about it was the orange frosting piped carrot. The dry cake had absolutely no flavor, no carrot shreds, nuts, raisins, or spices. Having had had carrot cake previously at AJ’s, I was quite disappointed. Overall, the entrees and service were good. The drink issue is a matter of personal taste and preference over which a restaurant has no control. The cake on the other hand is within the control of the restaurant. We will be back

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  9. Michael

    Des Moines1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steaks were overcooked and of mediocre quality. Our server was very good, Olivia, but for the cost this experience was below expectations.

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  10. Omar

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for everything, it was a really good service

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FAQs

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 957-3535.

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino is rated 4.4 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cade Johnson
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  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
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