Fine Dining Restaurant · Des Moines
801 Chophouse
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Why Scout picked it
This fine dining chophouse is ideal for a celebratory dinner or a formal date night, typically lasting 1.5-2 hours. Expect to spend $100-$250 per person for a full meal and drinks.
Featured in these outings
- Botanical Garden Evening & Jazz in Downtown — Spend a magical evening exploring the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, especially enchanting as daylight fades. Afterwards, treat yourself to a dinner showcasing local flavors in Downtown Des Moines. Cap off your night with sophisticated cocktails and live jazz for a memorable local experience.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsMacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
- Arts & CultureScience Center of Iowa
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.
Scout verified August 2026