Reviews for 801 Chophouse in Des Moines, IA
We had the pleasure of having Deb as our server and she was amazing! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and had a very... positive/fun/energetic attitude that completed our great time at the 801 chophouse! Food was spectacular from Appetizer,through main coarse, including the properly served Gran Marnier for dessert! Highly recommend anyone stopping in and enjoyinggreat food, drinks, and atmosphere! Read more
High Quality, high end service, great wine selection and the Troon is a very tasty grapefruit martini. Steaks are... amazing. They’ve upgraded the parking meters so you’ll need the app and a smart phone - so much easier than looking forchange. Read more
The food was amazing. The wine list was overwhelming with options. The server was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with... delicious suggestions. The environment was perfect for a nice night out (ask for a both if you want intimate) or a small groupof friends. Highly recommend. Read more
Let's start with the giant seafood bowl, all of the seafood was amazing and on point. The lobster was incredible and the oysters... were amazing and the crab ???? legs were delicious and the shrimp ???? was also incredible. The steaks were out of this world????. I got the New York with bone marrow butter and the steak was so tender delicious. My wife got the filet mignon withbearnaise and she loved it. My son and his fiancé absolutely loved their steaks. The creamed spinach and the lobster mac andcheese with both to die for. The sourdough bread was also incredible. I wish I would of got the servers name cause he wasamazing and explained the menu great and very thorough and was very friendly. If you are ever in Des Moines I highly recommendthis place. Not cheap but well worth it. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of the creamed spinach. One last thing the peach ????cobbler cheese cake was to die for. Read more
I’ve Been to 801 right at about 10 times now. Couple times as a large group, but mostly just with my wife or another couple.... Out of all of the times I’ve dined at 801 it’s been fantastic. It’s certainly a special place in Des Moines Everytimetime (with the exception of one that I can recall that was just a dull server) service was upon the best in the Metro. Theservers are truly professional servers. Even just down to the coat check is just a nice added touch. They all really know themenu well and all have provided great recommendations. Many will argue it’s overpriced but I would say it’s spot on forwhat you get. I’ve had everything from the bone marrow to prime rib on the menu so far. The side dishes are all ordered asfamily style which is great for groups so you can get a taste of a little of everything along with your entrée My suggestionon appetizer would be to try the bone marrow. If they added a few more non alcoholic beverages would be nice, but overallit’s a nice treat yourself for a night out. The seasonal drinks are also typically great, but they really should also keep TheWoodsman on the drink list all year ????. If they have The Woodsman on the list give it a try! Read more
Sat at the bar and Drew made me feel right at home! This is a classic steakhouse--wood panels, awesome bar, great beef offerings... with shareable sides. I had the escargot (might be the best I've had, actually) followed by a wedge (traditional style withthick pieces of smoked bacon!) and prime rib with scalloped potatoes for entree. I rounded out the evening with a fine portfrom their extensive collection! Read more
Okay, I can honestly say that this is one of my very favorite restaurants in all my travels all across the United States. Keep... in mind it's pricey. It's not a place to come for a cheap steak, but it is the place to come for an amazing steak that you willnever forget. And of course they have so much more than the steak. They have amazing cocktails, whiskeys, wines. And as you'llnotice in any review I write that gets a five-star rating, the people are amazing. They just make you feel like you're at home.This is the best place for a stake in the entire city though. Just need to say that again. Read more
My husband and I went there for my birthday last night and it was incredible. The food was amazing and the staff was incredible.... Our waiter made sure to educate us on the menu very clearly and the small touches of the birthday confetti and happy birthday onthe menu made my whole day. We will Def be saving up for another trip hopefully sooner rather than later! Read more