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801 Chophouse – Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8 (3370)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown Des Moines

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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
    801 Chophouse is the perfect choice for your private parties. Our private rooms can be set for many different arrangements to accommodate your group size. No room rental fees, and available for private lunch parties.
  • Private party contact
    Ben Norris: (515) 288-6000
  • 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

All Experiences

  • Thanksgiving!

    1 - 10 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    We will not be serving a traditional Turkey dinner. We will be open and serving our regular menu with our seasonal chef features.
    Thanksgiving! Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at 801 Chophouse – Des Moines.

4.8

4.8
(3370)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
801 Chophouse in Des Moines offers "impeccable service" and "delicious food" consistently, making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the "best steak in Des Moines," and the attentive staff enhances the dining experience. Despite being "pricey," the quality and ambiance make it "worth every penny."
3,370 Reviews
  1. Alec

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pinnacle of Des Moines here, bring your checkbook though..

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  2. Gregg

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Knowledgeable efficient server. Dynamite night.

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  3. Sean Gold

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome, as always. Dustin, Abby, David, and the entire crew were great.

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  4. Denise

    Des Moines4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our wait person was fabulous and on top of everything. The food was delicious. Best steak I have had in awhile! Creamed corn was exactly what cream corn should be....cream and corn no peppers and no hot spices...and well the Troon is swoon worthy. Excellent choice to celebrate a birthday and friendships!

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  5. Kate Gold

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beyond wonderful. The food as perfect. The service was impeccable!

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  6. Brandon

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food all the way around. Filet was one of the best I have had in a long time.

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  7. Desiree Gold

    Baltimore22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience, from the greeting by the hostess, to our server, and especially the food. Everything was just wonderful. And they made our birthday celebration extra special.

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  8. Dave Gold

    Des Moines15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Took forever to get final check. Asked for martini without lemon but got the lemon. Steak excellent. Server great personality.

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  9. Becky

    Phoenix3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, our experience was very good, and the food was delicious. The only issue was that one meal wasn’t served until five minutes after the other six, which made it difficult for everyone to enjoy their meals together. It was very disappointing. Otherwise, it was a wonderful first experience.

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  10. Darsey

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service. Our server Liz was awesome. She was attentive and personable.

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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
    801 Chophouse is the perfect choice for your private parties. Our private rooms can be set for many different arrangements to accommodate your group size. No room rental fees, and available for private lunch parties.
  • Private party contact
    Ben Norris: (515) 288-6000
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, 801 Chophouse offers private dining options and hosts private parties, and guests have used private dining rooms and the Wine Room for group events.

Yes, 801 Chophouse is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, offering an intimate, upscale ambience with attentive service.

801 Chophouse – Des Moines is open Monday–Saturday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm and Sunday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm; happy hour runs Monday–Friday 4:00 pm–6:00 pm.

Sunday nights are a guest favorite, reviewers call the Sunday night dinner special a good value with great food and service.

Yes, families are welcome: 801 Chophouse offers a kids prix-fixe/children's menu and multiple guests praise staff for being patient and attentive with children.

The filet mignon is a recurring favorite, it appears on the menu in several sizes and numerous guests praise their perfectly cooked filets.

Yes, you can mention requests when you book: the restaurant accepts reservations online or by phone, and reviewers note anniversary and dietary requests were recorded and honored.

For a great value, try 801 Chophouse during weekday happy hour, guests enjoy apps and drinks then, and for a quieter dinner aim for a weekday evening rather than a busy weekend night.

Yes, 801 Chophouse features well-made cocktails, martinis and classic drinks plus an extensive wine list, and guests frequently praise the bartenders and wine selections.

Yes, 801 Chophouse runs a weekday Happy Hour (Mon–Fri 4–6 pm) and offers a Sunday Supper prix-fixe menu, both noted by guests as good value and worth checking.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests treat visits as special‑occasion evenings.

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines

4.8
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown Des Moines

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
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