AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.5

1106 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
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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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(515) 957-3535
Website
https://www.prairiemeadows.com/dining/ajs-steakhouse
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cade Johnson
Private party facilities
We allow private events. Please call us at 515.957.3535 for reservations or details.

Location
One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
Area
Des Moines
Cross Street
Adventureland Dr. - Inside Prairie Meadows Casino
Parking details
Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
Entertainment
Prairie Meadows, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, features more than 1,100 slot machines, your favorite table games, poker room, live racing, outstanding dining options, and free live entertainment. Prairie Meadows is fun you can bet on!
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Gluten-free Options

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Popular dishes

AJ's Wedge GFUS$12.00
iceberg lettuce, Maytag blue cheese, applewood bacon, candied walnuts, choice of dressing
Caesar Salad*US$11.00
romaine lettuce, AJ's Caesar dressing, fresh parmesan, croutons, parmesan crisp
French Onion SoupUS$10.00
caramelized onions, rich broth, croutons, smoked provolone & Swiss cheeses
Lobster Bisque GFUS$15.00
a hint of brandy

Steaks & Chops

Entrees include house side salad, choice of baked potato, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, or steak fries. Substitute potato for onion rings, cheesy potatoes, or make baked potato loaded for $4. Substitute salad for AJ’s wedge side salad, Caesar side salad, French Onion soup for $5

Filet Mignon*GFUS$40.00
8-ounce, AJ's demi-glace
Filet De Burgo*GFUS$42.00
8-ounce filet mignon, white wine garlic cream sauce
Sirloin*GF US$35.00
12-ounce USDA Prime
Slow-roasted Prime Rib au Jus* **
Available Friday – Sunday
- 12-OunceUS$38.00
- 16-OunceUS$42.00
- 22-OunceUS$55.00
Surf & Turf*GF US$62.00
8-ounce Filet Mignon & Petite Lobster Tail
Center Cut Boneless Iowa Pork Chop*US$30.00
housemade apple chutney
Center Cut Ribeye*GFUS$50.00
14-ounce USDA Prime, aged 28 days

Toppers & Sauces

Caramelized Onions GFUS$4.00
Sautéed Mushrooms GFUS$4.00
Parmesan CrustUS$4.00
Sauce Béarnaise GFUS$4.00
De Burgo Sauce GFUS$4.00
Herbed Compound Butter GFUS$4.00

Pasta

Pasta entrees include a house side salad and toasted focaccia. Substitute an AJ’s wedge side salad, Caesar side salad or French Onion soup for $5.

Chicken FettuccineUS$24.00
grilled chicken, house-crafted garlic cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, sautéed stick vegetables
Shrimp FettuccineUS$32.00
AJ's Signature Baked RigatoniUS$22.00
creamy marinara, Graziano sausage, mozzarella cheese

Chef's Features

Entrees include house side salad and choice of baked potato, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, or steak fries. Substitute potato for onion rings, cheesy potatoes, or make baked potato loaded for $4. Substitute salad for AJ’s wedge side salad, Caesar side salad or French Onion soup for $5.

AJ's Fried ChickenUS$26.00
cooked in our special pressurized fryer, steak fries, garden slaw
Seared Salmon*US$31.00
mango salsa
Panko Fried ShrimpUS$28.00
six jumbo shrimp, AJ's cocktail sauce
Grilled Chicken BreastUS$26.00
bourbon-glazed

AJ's Hand Helds

AJ's Steak Burger*US$18.00
half- pound steakhouse burger, cheddar cheese, bacon, steak fries
Prime Rib Sandwich*US$18.00
shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, baguette, provolone, creamy horseradish, steak fries

Sides

Loaded Baked Potato GFUS$9.00
Loaded Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00
Cheesy Potatoes US$8.00
Steak FriesUS$6.00
Onion Rings US$9.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts GFUS$9.00
honey cinnamon butter, cranberries, candied walnuts
Balsamic Roasted Asparagus GFUS$9.00

Seafood Sides

Petite Lobster Tail GFUS$22.00
Five Shrimp Scampi* GFUS$15.00

What 1,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Iowa
Steakhouse
Des Moines
Best Value

Review summary

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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers "excellent food" and "superb service" with standout dishes like prime rib and lobster. Diners enjoy the "great specials" and "pleasant ambiance." While some experiences vary, many appreciate the attentive staff and "reasonable prices." A popular choice for both everyday dining and special occasions.

1,106 Reviews

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george
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was prompt, cordial, and efficient. Food was served in a timely manner. The only complaint was the chocolate lava cake was missing the lava. Unfortunately it was over baked to the point that the lava was a brick. The filet mignon, mashed potatoes and vegetables were expertly prepared.
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wendy
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the second time we had Christmas dinner at AJ’s Steakhouse. It was very good in every regard.
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Leon
Des Moines
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service by Seth and Chuck! I always get the prime rib and it is the best! Very tender cut of beef you could cut with a plastic knife… please don’t change the meat sourcing as this is the best and well worth the $$$. AJs always has great specials too and is a good value as well. I dined on Christmas Day and despite being very busy, the staff did a great job and were efficient in service! Thanks again Seth as always!
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Troy
Des Moines
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food tasted good. The temperature was terrible. This was a table of 4 and $300. Would not compete with a Ruth Chris or Filet in Ankeny for example. We eat at the bar a lot and have never had a temperature issue. We did not say anything due to Christmas..i asked my family and they did not want to cause a stir, but it was not great. 3 of the 4 of us. Prime Rib, 1, Holiday Dinner 2 and Filet 3 thought we should have them microwave it for a minute or 2. For the cost I expect the BEST service and food. This was certainly not that. Green Beans and Carrots were ice cold and the potatoes and meat were not a lot better. Thought they should serve it covered or it sat for a while somewhere. The pace was good. Service was good and very accommodating.
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Kevin
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great atmosphere - great menu/food - great service
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Toby
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Service, food and drinks and our waitress was super!
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Pam
Cancun
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was Delicious! Excellent service! Will go back!!
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DAWN
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ashton was very attentive and did an excellent job as our wait staff. The restaurant was quiet, tables not crowded together so we could have nice dinner conversations without yelling. The only complaint was in the temperature of the meats ordered. The prime rib was ordered “medium” (pink throughout) but was definitely medium-well and closer to well done. One filet ordered medium-well came out medium-rare. The kitchen corrected the filet, but we didn’t ask for the prime rib to be redone. All in all a good experience; we would go back!
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Jon
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time taking my wife here for her birthday. She had the De Burgo and enjoyed it very much. If you want to have a quiet dinner together, this is a great place with excellent food. I would definitely recommend.
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Kevin
VIP
Des Moines
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seth the waiter and bartender did an excellent job of making our dinner excellent.
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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 4.5 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Additional information

Cross Street
Adventureland Dr. - Inside Prairie Meadows Casino
Area
Des Moines
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cade Johnson
Entertainment
Prairie Meadows, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, features more than 1,100 slot machines, your favorite table games, poker room, live racing, outstanding dining options, and free live entertainment. Prairie Meadows is fun you can bet on!
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.prairiemeadows.com/dining/ajs-steakhouse
Phone number
(515) 957-3535
Private party facilities
We allow private events. Please call us at 515.957.3535 for reservations or details.

Featured in

38 Iowa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

38 Iowa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Prime Rib Sandwich

French Onion Soup

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

AJ's Onion RingsUS$9.00

Baked Italian Stuffed MushroomsUS$12.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail GFUS$15.00

Hand-Breaded Fried MozzarellaUS$12.00

Flash Fried CalamariUS$12.00

Soups & Salads

AJ's Wedge GFUS$12.00

Caesar Salad*US$11.00

French Onion SoupUS$10.00

Lobster Bisque GFUS$15.00

Steaks & Chops

Filet Mignon*GFUS$40.00

Filet De Burgo*GFUS$42.00

Sirloin*GF US$35.00

Slow-roasted Prime Rib au Jus* **

Surf & Turf*GF US$62.00

Center Cut Boneless Iowa Pork Chop*US$30.00

Center Cut Ribeye*GFUS$50.00

Toppers & Sauces

Caramelized Onions GFUS$4.00

Sautéed Mushrooms GFUS$4.00

Parmesan CrustUS$4.00

Sauce Béarnaise GFUS$4.00

De Burgo Sauce GFUS$4.00

Herbed Compound Butter GFUS$4.00

Pasta

Chicken FettuccineUS$24.00

Shrimp FettuccineUS$32.00

AJ's Signature Baked RigatoniUS$22.00

Chef's Features

AJ's Fried ChickenUS$26.00

Seared Salmon*US$31.00

Panko Fried ShrimpUS$28.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$26.00

AJ's Hand Helds

AJ's Steak Burger*US$18.00

Prime Rib Sandwich*US$18.00

Sides

Loaded Baked Potato GFUS$9.00

Loaded Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

Cheesy Potatoes US$8.00

Steak FriesUS$6.00

Onion Rings US$9.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts GFUS$9.00

Balsamic Roasted Asparagus GFUS$9.00

Seafood Sides

Petite Lobster Tail GFUS$22.00

Five Shrimp Scampi* GFUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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