801 Chophouse Des Moines
Iowa
801 Chophouse Des Moines is the original restaurant in a group that began here in 1993. Its address within 801 Grand places it in one of downtown's most recognisable buildings, with a dining room inspired by the atmosphere of a classic New York steakhouse. Aged USDA Prime beef is the central attraction, supported by an in-house meat programme. The menu builds a substantial meal around the steak, with side dishes designed to accompany different cuts and a daily fresh selection that adds variety. Desserts are made in house, and the wine programme draws on regions around the world. Those details encourage diners to treat the evening as a complete steakhouse experience, from an opening drink through the main course to something sweet. Private dining spaces make the restaurant useful for business occasions and group celebrations, while smaller tables suit couples marking an anniversary or visitors planning a special dinner downtown. The appeal rests on a long-established formula: carefully selected beef, traditional surroundings and attentive service.