801 Chophouse

My wife and went for our wedding anniversary. Figured we would try something new over regular places. I chose 801 for their wagyu options. Walked in to an amazing atmosphere. The restaurant was not busy. I don’t know if it was how young we looked but our waiter gave us a cold, elusive experience which kind blew my mind for how not busy the restaurant was and compared to other high end restaurants we have ate at. They didn’t have any wagyu instock. For an appetizer we always have to try calamari. Fantastic. For dinner we did our version of surf and turf. We orders the delmonico and the seafood platter, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. Best of both worlds. Steak was cooked perfectly. We didn’t like the mustard sauce on the brussel sprouts. We would go again!

Service was top notch. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and his explanations were clear and concise and he made very good recommendations. I had the dry aged NY Strip bone in steak med rare with mushrooms. Perfectly done and seasoned. The appetizers and sides were equally good and I highly recommend their old-fashioned as it was one of the best I've had at a restaurant.

801 Chophouse, a classic chophouse located in downtown Nicolette Mall, offers a sophisticated atmosphere with decor that celebrates the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. The service was excellent, beginning with the coat and hat check. We were seated promptly, and our server, Patrick, provided outstanding service, maintaining an outstanding seamless pace. We started with the small seafood tower, which featured exceptionally jet-fresh seafood. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, achieving an incredible Pittsburgh char from the 1500-degree cooking process. Overall, 801 Chophouse provided a wonderful upscale dining experience and ranks near the top on my list of steakhouses throughout the country and I highly recommend it.

We went there to celebrate our daughter’s birthday and it was perfect ! Beautiful cozy atmosphere , yummy food , delicious cocktails, great service ( everyone is so sweet and welcoming ), easy parking attached to the building . We will be definitely making it one of our favourite spots to come over and over again !

If I could give a 0 star rating I would- Extremely Disappointing Anniversary Dinner My boyfriend and I went to 801 Chophouse in Minneapolis to celebrate our two-year anniversary, and sadly, it was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had, especially for a restaurant that markets itself as upscale. We waited over a hour just to order our food, which I could understand if the restaurant was busy, but it really wasn’t. When our food first arrived, everything was freezing cold. The butter wouldn’t even melt on my baked potato, and the inside was completely raw. The broccolini and Brussels sprouts had great flavor, but even they were served ice cold. I ordered a medium-well filet mignon, but the steak was charred on the outside and completely raw in the middle, literally red and cool to the touch. We sent everything back except the steak at first, but after cutting into it again, I had to send that back too because it was so undercooked it was basically mooing. After we returned the food, the staff began bringing out the dishes one by one, and every time something was set down, they made passive-aggressive comments like, “Is it hot enough now?” or “Is this to okay now ?” It made the situation uncomfortable and honestly felt unprofessional. While we were waiting, a man who we later found out was the manager walked past our table, staring at us without saying anything. We even heard our waitress tell him “we’ll see you back soon” and they both chuckled. When he eventually brought out the “new” steak, he asked me to cut into it in front of him. Before I could even give him an answer, he walked away. The steak was burnt to the point that the outside was like scraping burnt toast, and somehow the inside was still inconsistent because they had reconstructed my original steak by taking the cut pieces and throwing them back on the grill. So different parts of the steak had different internal temperatures because the pieces were different sizes. For a $90 filet, that is completely unacceptable. When I brought up my concerns about the steak he informed me that the policy there isn’t to make a new steak if it’s simply undercooked and if I would have asked for a new one they would have made me one. If that was the case why would you ask me to cut open my steak if it was the same one that was previously cut. The broccolini that came back out was also burnt to a crisp. When we asked to speak to the manager at the end of the meal, he approached us rolling his eyes, throwing his hands up, and talking to us in a rude, condescending tone. He proceeded to berate me to the point I started crying in the restaurant. He insisted the steak “wasn’t burnt” and the broccolini “should be charged,” even after I showed him pictures of the before and after. He dismissed our concerns entirely and initially offered no apology. We suspect we received this kind of treatment because we are young (both in early 20’s), but who knows. I left the restaurant in tears on what was supposed to be a special night. The only bright side is after 10-15 mins of being berated the manager offered to take the bill. Even though we insisted we pay. Needless to say, we will never be returning. If you’re looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, I’d highly recommend The Butcher’s Tale, Red Rabbit, or Ruth’s Chris instead, you’ll get better service, better food, and a far more respectful experience. I never intended on making a post because I was sure our experience would be amazing below are the couple pictures I have. The big bunch of broccolini is our original order. The other two pics are what they brought out to replace the first order.

We visited one week ago for my husbands birthday and were blown away by the food and service! We were so impressed that we came back one week later with my in-laws to share the experience with them. Another spectacular meal! And our server Santiago was smart, informative, full of great recommendations, kind and funny. My father in law was already planning our next visit before he finished his entree. We will definitely be back again and again! Truly a hidden gem in downtown Minneapolis!

My husband and I came to Minneapolis to watch some baseball. The last night we were in town he got a reservation at 801 Chophouse. It was fabulous. The atmosphere was incredible. Our waiter, Patrick gave us the history of the place and it was very interesting. We ordered drinks, an Old Fashioned and an Indigo Violet. He brought out some warm Sour Dough for the table and then brought out a meat cart. He showed us all the different cuts of meat that were available and talked about how long they were aged. We ordered prosciutto wrapped Scallops for an appetizer and they did not disappoint. The sides that they offer are 'family style' and meant to be shared (they also offer half sizes). My husband ordered the filet with mushroom ragout with a side of scalloped potatoes and I got the 1/2 lb lobster tail. We shared the entire meal. It was cooked perfectly. We also got dessert which was apple bread pudding. So delicious. It was a wonderful experience and if we ever come back, this is a do not miss for us!

Our waiter Tyler truly made the night memorable. The showcase of excellent meat options was incredibly interesting and only overtaken by the incredible taste and preparation of everything. The lobster Mac and beef tartare were absolutely perfect. My Delmonico steak with Foie Gras will be a dish I remember for a long time. The Hot Toddy from the bar was an excellent drink and quintessential for these cold nights. Cannot recommend this place enough.

801 Chophouse is a staple in our dining rotation. The food is fantastic and the service is top notch. I am not a huge steak fan but they have great alternatives, including an amazing crab cake. We love the cream corn, hashbrowns and French fries. Their onion rings are also delicious. My husband is a huge steak fan and usually has the NY strip or ribeye. He also loves their bourbon selection. Highly recommend for a great night out!

Service was outstanding for the group of Alumni prior to the Big 10 games. The food was better than average - with 40 people it is difficult to get all those meals prepped at once. The wine choices were OK, but rather runoff the mill. Still, parking downtown if the biggest reason I do not like going there - even for a free meal.

We came here for a friend's birthday and we made sure to put that on the reservation and they had the table decorated to welcome us for the night. this was such a fun touch and great start to our meal! Really appreciated the staff here. This is a very traditional American Steakhouse. The sides were amazing - I appreciate the smaller portions compared to manny's but the sides are not that much cheaper than Manny so I would say you get less for your money here, but they were delicious and definitely worth a try! Don't skip their dessert soufflés - also very delicious!

WOW! Patrick gave service above and beyond! What a classy new chophouse in downtown Minneapolis. A featured wall mural highlighted most of the iconic Minneapolis treasures, a feast for the eyes. I should have taken photos of the whole wall . . Guess I'll have to return soon. Note the Loon with iconic Prince symbol/twinkle in his eye. Speaking of a feast. Every meal was so, so good - a true epicurean experience for a special birthday. Our menus even said Happy Birthday! And they let the birthday boy pick his choice of dessert from the menu, Death by Chocolate hit the spot.

Formal upscale dining. We had reservations at 4pm, when they open. FYI, valet isn't available until 430pm. There is parking on the street, on the IDS/Fedex side. Ambiance: Swanky and upscale Service: Superb. The steak presentation was amazing. lol They decorated our table for the celebration with confetti. Sweet gesture. Food: We had a lot, honestly, I had a lot! LOL I had beef tartar, which was so good. Rockfeller oysters, which I normally do not LOVE (i prefer chargrilled), but these were really good and even better than Oceanaire - in my opinion. I had the 801 Primerib - medium, with brussel sprouts and for desert I had the toffee cake. I did not love the toffee cake, but it was decent. Drinks: STRONG. ;-)

Went to have an early dinner on a Saturday night. We made reservations but when we arrived the place was pretty empty, also the place is huge. We ordered as follows: Drinks: Dirty martini with blue cheese olives and a blood orange Big Wood beer - Both delicious; App: Grand Shellfish Platter (lobster, shrimp and oysters were good, the king crab was flavorless), it could've been better for the price; Steak: Delmonico - Flavorful and cooked like we asked; Sides: Chopped salad (amazing!) and cream spinach (not great, we tasted fennel it it, not a fan of the cheese crust); Dessert: Grand Marnier soufflé - Our waiter told us it would take 25 minutes to be prepared and that was fine with us, we were not in a hurry. It was OK, it came with chocolate sauce and crème anglaise, which were good, and berry compote, which was OK. The soufflé itself was not very flavorful. We were in Minneapolis for the weekend and out hotel was a block away. I recommend this place if you are in the area, but would not go out of my way to dine here.

Food is amazing and service is great but downtown Minneapolis is not the safest, especially at night. I would get valet and do an early dinner. I would love to see these these establishments more in the suburbs. The city is not like it used to be.

Probably one of the worst steakhouses you could visit. Well done steak - was only half well done Cobbler - was pre made with canned peaches and used oatmeal, not a cobbler. Mac and Cheese - decent. But not above average Scalloped potatoes- no cheese taste Crab legs - one crab leg for $100...and they were lukewarm with cold butter Service- some didn't know English, others talked too much. A one star experience for this pretender steakhouse.

Fantastic food, superb service- highly recommend. Best steak I have ever had! Check it out. You will love it

Food 4/5 - 801 Chophouse is such a steakhouse stable for Minneapolis. The food quality, service, and ambiance overall is great. The Crab cake and and wedge were my two favorite. The steak was Felipe's and cooked to order. My only critique would be there Brussels sports, they are average as far as taste/favor.

My visit to 801 Chophouse in Minneapolis was a culinary delight! Started the evening with a sparkling wine cocktail and excellent French onion soup. The Wagyu steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and simply mouthwatering with the truffle butter. The Brussel sprouts and potatoes complemented the dish brilliantly, adding a delicious twist to the meal. The dining experience was exceptional. It excelled in delivering an exceptional dining experience so it gets an A-.

Food was amazing. The server was very knowledgeable. They rolled out a table of each cut of steak and explained each one. Pretty cool experience

Food - phenomenal, get the black truffle butter and the crab cake. Dessert: apple Bundt cake was like Christmas on a plate. Service- Bailey was amazing, especially for our first times in Minneapolis. Super knowledgeable about the city and even better recommendations for dinner. Ambiance- its a great steak house restaurant, solid and delicious choice. I forgot to take photos of our meal because we just dug right in.

My first time here and it was amazing! The service is top tier, the ambiance is calming with cheerful Christmas music in the background, darker lighting perfect for a romantic date night. My best friend and I got a petit filet mignon that she enjoyed, I got the ribeye and had more than enough to take home. The baked Mac and cheese was creamy and crispy on top. The French fries dipped in the restaurant ranch was fabulous and crispy you can't go wrong with anything from their menu they specialize in steaks! They have paid street parking all around so plan on walking a block or two or parking in the garage for about 7-10$. All around would definitely recommend!

801 chophouse never disappoints when it comes to steak. The food was delicious. We stopped by very impromptu after the Chiefs Vikings game and since it was sunday we all ordered the Sunday Supper. While its a great deal I probably wouldn't do it again because the sides they offer are just meh.

Came here to celebrate a milestone birthday dinner and it was more than perfect! I arrived a lot earlier than my reservation but was still able to get seated right away. The table was decorated for this special occasion. Ordered the ribeye and the prime rib and I would definitely go back for more prime rib! It was delicious and the best I've had compared to other places. For dessert we go to choose from the dessert list as a complimentary birthday dessert. The sugar coat on top for the crème brûlée was too thick in my opinion, but it was still very good. Our server was great and funny but it took 30+ mins after seating to order. He did push out a cart full of their cuts so you can see.

Great atmosphere, the best service I've had in awhile (asked multiple times throughout the meal if everything was ok). and an outstanding meal. I was by myself at the bar...which can be sketchy when you're eating alone. Was not an issue at all. Started with an old fashion...which they make with old forester. Well made cocktail. Ordered the chop salad with blue cheese! The manager asked if I would prefer a half salad as the full was large. I really appreciated that recommendation and that's what I ordered. Perfect size with a meal. I then ordered the bone in strip medium rare...it was cooked perfectly and a pleasure to eat. I had the brussels sprouts as well...loved them. Ok, didn't need dessert...but the cheese cake with blueberry compote sounded good...and it was! Maybe to big...so would recommend sharing. Highly recommend this place

Disclaimer: this is a retroactive post, so be considerate of the unreliability of memory. A fancy restaurant with a classy atmosphere. Very spacious with a lot of seating options. Great place to go for a special event (ie, birthday, anniversary). February 2020: Went here for a restaurant week dinner course. This came with an appetizer, entree, and desert for $35. I got the caesar salad for my appetizer, which was yummy and tasted like any other caesar salad. For the entree, I picked the steak (6oz USDA Prime Filet Mignon). While the cut of meat was nice, it was kind of dry and burnt. Even though I requested a medium well, it was more overcooked than medium wells I've ordered at other restaurants. For dessert I got a chocolate lava cake. Very rich chocolate taste, but also kind of dry. I am not a big fan of dessert in general and did not find this cake that special. Overall, I enjoyed my experience as I got to try out a higher end restaurant for a discounted price. I would probably try other steakhouses before going back to this place.

Had a group of 14 to celebrate my son's wedding. It has a great selection of steak and seafood. The portions are super sized all around. Quality? I would consider this the best upscale steak house in the TC. The private room decorations are amazing. We went home very satisfied and very full.

This is our absolute favorite steak spot in the twin cities, and MN, and maybe ever. The service is outstanding, everyone is so knowledgeable. There is a fun display of the raw meat cuts before the meal. If you are celebrating something you get a personalized menu, decorations on the table, and a free dessert of your choice. The steaks are delicious. The sides are huge but they also offer half portions, which we recommend so you get get more options! The mashed potatoes and mushrooms are a must. The restaurant is very big with tons of seating options. They are family friendly and so accommodating.

Was visiting Minneapolis from New Jersey for the Mets game and my boyfriend's birthday. This place was amazing. Coming from the New York area, I have had a lot of quality steaks. My boyfriend and I both say this was the best steak we've ever had. He had the waygu and I had a NY strip. The sides were phenomenal as well. The service was also incredible. The servers were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and personable. I put on my reservation that it was my boyfriend's birthday, and they decorated the table for us and gave us a free dessert and a special menus. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Wonderful new addition to the MSP steakhouse scene. This is up there with my personal favorites in the TC Metro (Murray's, Capital Grille, JD Hoyt's, P.S. Steak, and formerly Burch). The service was the only downside with some minor hiccups at checkout - partially which is I have no idea if I was correctly charged for my experience as of yet (still TBD as the initial charge was more than our bill and receipt). As for the food, the small shellfish platter was a decent starter (albeit a little overpriced for the contents). The Prime Rib was phenomenal, one of the most tender and flavorful versions of the cut we've had anywhere. The Delmonico was also fantastic. And finally, the A-5 Wagyu was exceptional and not as astronomically priced as I've seen elsewhere. If you love steaks, you should try it! There is still nothing quite like it. 801 is a great newcomer to the scene and well worth it for your steakhouse cravings!

Went here for the first time for my birthday dinner. Located downtown so parking wise you have valet, street metered parking or nearby ramps. We came here on a Saturday night and it was a little empty around dinner time. The atmosphere was nice and quiet perfect for a romantic dinner. You know it's a good steakhouse when they wheel a cart with different type of steaks for show-n-tell. Started off the night with the typical house bread Here for salads and sides you can have the option of ordering 1/2 or full orders. I recommend to get the full orders because you only save like $3-$5 dollars for the 1/2 order and it's half size so not really worth it. Got 1/2 size house salad which was good and yummy except it was a little small. This is why I recommend to get the full order. Got the down home jumbo shrimp which was highly recommended by our waitress given that it is her favorite dish there. It is quite tasty. Jumbo Shrimp in a mashed potato with special sauce. Every bite was juicy. We got the full size broccolini Decided to get the dry aged Delmonico. Never had this kind of steak before so we had to get it. Since it was 24 oz, we decided to share the steak. Surely, we had to pack home some leftovers. We got it cooked medium and it was perfect pink for us. It was juicy and tender. Since it was my birthday, they did give me a complimentary Creme brûlée which was delicious! The service and great and we really enjoyed our time there. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu!

Stopped by at the tail end of HH and was exceptional. Classic steakhouse decor, giant well thought out bar space and great happy hour. Had a few delicious bites as recommended by our bartenders. Whomever designed the kitchen and is executing knows meat. Clearly (and confirmed) super high heat to create a delicious char but still perfectly mid rare inside. Thoughtful wine list, great service and the food items stood up on their own without needing copious seasonings or butter. Also had a delicious medallion of foie gras which is usually a steak add on. Accompanied with a perfect Sauternes to cut through the richness. Bread was also warm and delicious - all in all... Bigger bar and more welcoming in some ways than other local spots. Miss the bread basket and stoli doli but great wine. Meat was top notch - didn't have the same experience with a side but handled expertly!

If you are a person that can behind a good steak (a really good steak), this place is worth putting on your bucket list. My review is in comparison to Manny's Steakhouse right around the corner from 801. This is not a plug for one over the other but I have had experience as a Manny's loyalist for over 20 years. Both 801 and Manny's give you a very clubby, dark-wood masculine experience. Walking into either will have you bracing for a really good time. But once in, the experiences begin to diverge. Where Manny's is "in-your-face" with shock and awe of portion size, visual display, 801 is more restrained and composed. Neither is better, just different. Where Manny's celebrates a single heritage bred steer ("Buster") with a large portrait of him at the check-in desk replete with large, dangling bowling ball gonads, 801 takes a less singular focus and litters the walls with all kinds of great steer and beef related images, paintings and photos of famous breeds, venues that are steer focused, and historical tidbits. The welcome photo above 801's check-in is that of "Earl Marshall". The image is smaller than Buster but nonetheless, equally impressive when you realize that he is the father of all Angus breed steer. Literally, his genes have been responsible for every great steer in history, including Buster. Pretty cool as you get set to tuck in to bit of red meat history on a plate. The next thing that impressed me was the 801 bar. Tall, central, mirrored with a very large selection of brown liquor, it almost moved me to tears. Manny's is much more a dark, brooding almost speak-easy type of feel whereas 801 is much more open and feels very social surrounded by perimeter booths for some privacy while dining. Both bars have great appeal for different reasons and the drink lists and prices are similar. But when it comes to the actual drinks, my nod has to go to Manny's. Having had a house Manhattan at both, the one at Manny's is served up whereas the 801 version is iced and dilutes pretty quickly within a short time which was disappointing when you are spending more than $15 for a drink. The 801 salads we sampled were fairly average, almost unforgettable. One of my favorite salads is a sliced tomato and onion with blue cheese. 801's version of this was not huge, they used small Campari tomatoes cut up making them more bite-size manageable, and there were some strings of thin-sliced red onion. It definitely had the look of a composed salad arranged with a delicate hand. As opposed to the Manny's thick sliced beefsteak tomatoes and white sweet onions, there is no comparison. Where 801 goes for delicate composition, Manny's goes for the shock value of a huge, bold presentation on a plate. When I go to a steakhouse, I am going really to eat boldly and eat well. Manny's version simply looks and tastes better in this sort of venue. Since this place is really about the steaks, I like that 801 has a pretty serious aging program involving both wet and dry techniques. 801 has a buyer that purchases prime steaks to meet its needs, plus, this location purchases American A5 Wagyu from a local MN farm. Manny's markets that its steaks only come from a single line of heritage breed that can all be traced back to Buster's loins. That is a cool bit of history and honestly, the steaks are similar in quality and taste at both. But if I'm being honest, we had a steak at 801 that was slightly over (not really bad but it was over) and they had run out of prime rib. Those are really nit-picky factors but I'm in a steakhouse shelling out a lot of money so the steak temperature should be perfect and you really should not be running out of meat. I have not had either occur to me in 2 decades at Manny's so the nod here has to go to Manny's albeit it was not by a large margin. 801 definitely gets the win for bread and sides. The house sourdough at 801 is crusty soft and full of flavor served alongside soft butter. Better than most San Francisco sourdoughs and hard to stop eating. Compared to Manny's raisin pumpernickel, there is no comparison for my taste profile. 801 would win this hands-down every time. The fries (fried in beef tallow) are like McDonalds, and the green veggies are simple. I prefer this to Manny's use of heavy creams, sauces and the like on their sides. Similar to salads, 801's restraint and more delicate handling of the sides works much better than Manny's over the top portion size and heaviness. In the end, because I go to a steakhouse really for great steaks, in my opinion 801 Chophouse is just a small notch (very small) below Manny's but not disappointing in the least. I will definitely be going back again.

Very yummy, very expensive! The portions were small for what you pay for in my opinion. We went after the Chiefs vs. Vikings game and there were lots of other game goers! Our waiter was a little short & kind of rude, but everything came out correct and fresh! I did the Sunday supper for $56, it came with all the food picture & then I got the sangria to drink!

The service was amazing! The food was melt in your mouth amazing! And the dress is casual for looking like a 5 star restaurant! The experience altogether would highly recommend and we plan on visiting again when we get the chance! -Jasmine Dragon P.S. They have a lot of gluten free options and are amazing! My sister is gluten intolerant and they went out of their way to insure she had gluten free drinks and food!

Food was great! And so was the service. Wife and I ordered a bone-in steak which we are not supposed to share but the waiter asked for them to take it off the bone so there wouldn't be a problem.

Quality food, great hospitality, very attentive staff, beautiful space (very statehouse) with beautiful architecture and well designed layout. The low light, dark moody vibes are perfect for date nights, after work dinner and chill dinners. I was a fan. Maybe top 2 steak houses in Minneapolis. Kindaaaa pricy but what do you expect for a steak house.

Friend had to change plan the last minute so I get to dine alone. That is ok because this way I taste the food better without distraction. My server was awesome. He suggested dinner for one person size and poured me more wine for sympathy points. Definitely recommend the back home shrimp and Maytag Blue Cheese salad. Even though I didn't get a steak I was still treated with the chophouse vibe. Bravo!

I have no pictures to show. Didn't feel the need to snap in such a fine dining establishment, ha! We definitely enjoyed our food when going on a recent date night. We had the calamari and zucchini appetizer and split a wedge salad before receiving our main entrees. I had the petit filet and my husband had the ribeye. We also had the brussel sprouts with red onion marmalade as our side. I could have eaten the marmalade by itself. Everything was great! The couples we went with also enjoyed their meals. One person raved about their Kurobuta pork chop. Our server was great and very personable. He was highly knowledgeable of the menu, especially the different cuts of meat. We have been to a few of the "top" steakhouses in the area and would rank this high, if not the top, on our list. Looking forward to going again.

Patrick was our waiter this evening. He was amazing! My filet Oscar style was the best steak I have ever had! The atmosphere is so New York. We had a fabulous dinner! I would highly recommend this place to any steak lover!

We found the restaurant on Yelp and OpenTable. My wife was craving steak and we were pleasantly surprised to see they had openings on a Saturday evening. We had never eaten here before so I was very nervous. My wife is extremely picky about steak so the night can be ruined if she isn't satisfied. Regarding valet parking, it is only $12 and it is easy to access on the right side of the road. You can pay before or after the meal. The valet team was friendly and I paid $20 in cash when we arrived. I didn't ask if it could be charged on a credit card. Once you walk in, you'll be greeted at a desk on the right hand side with a coat check. Once you are checked in, you will see huge racks of wine in a glass room. There is an enormous bar to the right and a large dining area to the left. If you need to use the bathroom, they are right behind the front desk and next to the bar area. The bathrooms are very clean and they have some complimentary grooming products on the sink. We were asked if we would like a booth or a table. We chose a booth and they sat us near the kitchen. We were pleasantly surprised to find out our waiter was also a sommelier. The menu was exactly what you would expect from a chophouse or steakhouse. They have prime cuts, wet steaks, dry-aged products, Wagyu beef, seafood, etc. Since this was our first time eating here, we went with the less expensive wet ribeye steak with the foie gras and butter infused with truffles. Also, we ordered the oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer, a side of scalloped potatoes to go with the steaks, and a bottle of the Gaja Ca'Marcanda Promis 2017 red wine. We described the types of wine we liked and the sommelier picked a Tuscan wine. The oysters arrived about 10 minutes after the wine was decanted. Oysters cooked in cream, hollandaise, and bacon? HECK YEAH! The steaks arrived about 20 minutes after we finished the oysters. The ribeye steaks were cooked perfectly and tender enough to be cut with a butter knife. You'll notice they have a pepper grinder and salt on the table. I think it is because they don't over season the steak. I did add a little more salt to my steak. I think it is important to answer the big question? How does this restaurant stack up to Manny's, Murrays, Capital Grille and Ruth Chris? 1. Manny's ambience and vibe? The bar area is definitely on par and bigger. It is just missing pictures of famous visitors. 2. Quality of steak? I know this is a bold statement but it was the best cut of steak I have had in years. A ribeye with perfect marbling that can be cut with a butter knife is hard to beat. 3. Flavor and seasoning? This restaurant is about the beef. If you are looking for the heavy amounts of butter like Murrays, there are butter options available on the menu. If you like a steak with a good amount of salt and pepper, you might want to use the salt and pepper on the table. 4. Was the steak properly cooked to your requested temperature? Yes. Both steaks were perfect. 5. How did the staff treat you? To us it was very formal but less pretentious than some of their competitors. The waiter and manager took time to get to know us and make us feel comfortable. 6. How did the prices compare? The steak prices were on par. Our bill a little higher than normal because of the steak add-ons and wine. I couldn't pass up the foie gras on top of my steak. My bad. 7. What would you choose if reservations were available Manny's, Murrays, 801 Chophouse, Capital Grille, and Ruth Chris? I am surprised to say I'd pick the 801 Chophouse now. I've normally been a Manny's and Murrays snob. Let's see if you agree.

Food was great and the quality was excellent. We went with some friends who like "quality" wine when they eat their red meat. Our friend chose a bottle of wine knowing it would be expensive. It turns out the bottle was $2200! It would've been nice for the waiter to say- "great choice and this bottle cost "X" amount rather than finding out looking at the bill. I'd rather donate that money to a good cause rather than pi$$ it out later that night. Yeah. Won't be returning due to negative pavlovian response. You got us you sneaky guys.

Wonderful steakhouse. Other than learning the valet who parked my car did not know how to drive a stick, it was a flawless evening. Spendy, certainly, with steaks ranging from mid-$60 to some spectacular Wagyu cut for $250. Our server did the steak-on-a-cart menu show in advance of ordering that I hadn't witnessed since Morton's closed years ago. Highlights included the pork belly and tuna tartare. I enjoyed the filet medallions, though they clearly sat under a heat lamp a bit too long. Cocktails were terrific, though the 801 needs to spring for larger onions in their Gibsons. Desserts included an enormous Death by Chocolate cake (clichéd, by still a great dessert) and Baked Alaska, which I would have preferred to be ignited at table side, not back in the kitchen. Our server was knowledgeable and prompt, perhaps a bit snobbish but you get to do that when you're great at your job. Come for the steak, avoid the valet.

801 chophouse is a true NYC steakhouse. The service is spectacular but unfortunately I've had better steaks elsewhere. I've seen ton of great views but I don't understand the hype. I guess I'm into more modern steakhouses.

I've been here multiple times and really enjoyed it but my most recent visit left a bad taste in my mouth and I don't know the next time I'll be back. The server was somehow both rushing us but also seemed to take forever on anything- I really don't mind things taking a while especially in a fine dining restaurant but being rushed simultaneously was a little stressful. The Caesar salad was disappointing- the lettuce was nearly wilted and was lacking dressing. The weirdest part was that I only got soda water to drink and was not only charged for it, but charged for refills as well? I'm not cheap but I've never been charged for soda water before and especially not refills... Overall it was a bit of a disappointing experience but the company was wonderful and for that it was worth it.

YUM YUM YUM! I enjoyed this place so much!! We came here on a Sunday evening and it was not very packed at all. They do have a Sunday dinner special. I loved that it was quiet and I got to look around the restaurant without any awkward eye contact. Bjorn was our server and was absolutely wonderful from the time we sat down to the end of our meal! The lighting is very dim, so food pictures were a bit difficult. Make sure you have someone with you that has a flashlight app! Let's talk about the food: Appetizers: Oysters: They have a fantastic option to sample 4 different oysters that they had. There's a picture of the oyster descriptions attached to this review. They were all delicious and had different flavor offerings. Cesar Salad & Wedge Salad: Salads are always a good start to your meal. These salads were light and fresh. And just the right amount of food. Main: 6oz & 8oz Filet's: WOW. Such a delicious steak. Fantastic sides! Overall, the two times we have been here have been absolutely fabulous. Probably one of the best steakhouses in Minneapolis!

No joke - best steak of my life. And I've had plenty. I've been to Manny's, Ruth's Chris, Jax, etc. I sous vide my steaks at home. But that ribeye was amaaaaaaazing. Perfectly carmelized exterior. Exquisitely juicy interior. Amazing taste & texture - there was a single bite of straight fat left on my plate at the end - everything else just melted away perfectly. My husband and I each got the boneless ribeye cooked to medium (they suggest medium rather than MR to soften the marbling best). With sides of broccolini and scalloped potatoes, which were both delicious but we couldn't quite finish either. Not cheap - 2 steaks, 2 sides, and 2 old fashioned came to about $200. I normally try to eat local and I know 801 is a small national chain, but these must be the best steaks in the city. We will certainly be back on our next occasion to truly treat ourselves.

I guess when I come to Minnesota I need to stick with my "normal" steakhouses, because I have experimented on my last 2 trips and it has not been good. I will start with the huge positives of this place though and say this was the best steak my wife has had in years, and the best macaroni and cheese my buddy has ever had. The ambiance of this place is great too. Also, the manager was very friendly and a pleasure to converse with. The thing that really bothered me though was the fact that my buddy and I were charged for every soda refill we got. I would understand (but I hate when places do it this way) if they were glass bottles brought to the table, but these were not, they were fountain soda refills that were charged to us each time. I am already spending $120-$150 a person is this really needed?

We picked 801 Chophouse for our son's graduation dinner and glad we did! Our server Nick and his team were outstanding from start to finish. We learned a lot about the steak cuts and aging process and amazed to find out that everything is made in-house (expect the bread that they fly in from CA). I got the dye aged ribeye, which cooked perfectly and others at our table who had the prime rib could not stop raving about it. I will have to try that next time. Our table shared sides of asparagus, lobster mac and cheese (our favorite), and scalloped potatoes. I finished my meal with a slice of their homemade cheesecake and oh my goodness - it was so wonderfully creamy and the portion huge. I definitely recommend it!

The food and the service were amazing! I wish I could remember our servers name but he recommended the crème corn OMG!!!!

Not located in the best of neighborhoods but a good experience nevertheless. We had a wonderful server who was very attentive. We started with the steak tartar which was served with mustard and pickled onions and it was delicious. My husband has a filet and I had the porterhouse. Mine was a bit salty and I am a salt lover. It was cooked well as I prefer rare. They also have a great wine list!

4/5 for the food/drinks, 2 for the management/experience. Good food & strong drinks, just not worth the hassle. Went with a group after work for impromptu happy hour, and we were met with mixed messages that made us feel like we were an inconvenience and a bother. Ultimately I sense that it boils down to mismanagement of the bar area. Note, we did not arrive all at once, but rolled into the bar over 15 minutes. There were 9 of us, so not a small group, but we did not take over bar area by any means. Also, I did not arrive in the 1st group, so I am unaware of how the initial interaction/level-set of group needs was established. After I placed my drink order with 1 bartender, a different 1 asked me if the bags in the booth behind me were mine. I recognized them as belonging to those in my group, and was then asked if we could check the bags because the booths have reservations. The owners of the bags were confused because they were told they could keep their bags there. Moreover, there wasn't a single reservation that was sat at the booths the entire time I was there. The bar area was busy, but the rest of the restaurant was empty. We were only given 1 set of menus for the group. Relatively minor, but adds to the feeling that they didn't want our business/couldn't be bothered. There were 3 separate bartenders taking orders, which seemed to add to confusion. People tried to pay for drinks as they went, but were told they don't need to give a card and they could "keep it open." Then when we were trying to close out, we were told we were setup on one check. They actually made a bit of a fuss about it, saying they'd have to get a manager involved. 1 bartender made it seem like it wasn't an issue, 1 told me "we combine checks for groups of 7 or more, and I'm not dividing things 20 different ways" and then walked away from me, and 1 told me that for groups of 4 or more they combine checks. Get your story straight... if you can't tell, I had to ask multiple times to for the bill, took 20 minutes to be able to hand someone my card. When I did get my check, I was told gratuity was added. One of the others in my group wasn't told gratuity was included, and she realized she tipped over 40%. And I know it's probably subjective, but I did not get the sense that we were loud or obnoxious, no other patrons were shooting us dirty looks. We didn't try to split food across multiple checks, whoever ordered it intended to pay for it. We were polite (getting to know the servers) and kept within our "space" at the bar. In my opinion we were easy money: we had drinks & food with very little "service" needed, and half of our group was only there about an hour. We knew what we wanted & ordered promptly. We were treated like our very presence at happy hour, ordering from the happy hour menu in the bar area, was a nuisance and detracted from their business. I've had positive experiences there in the past, but I cannot recommend 801 if you plan to go with more than 4 people because apparently all hell breaks loose.

5 stars says it all. Food was delicious, service very professional and timely and ambiance very elegant/chic. Can't wait to go back

Very mediocre dining experience. Not worth the money to say the least. We went on Saturday, February 5th, to celebrate my new job. 1. The hostess checked our vaccination cards, but she did not ask to see our IDs to match our vaccination cards to our names and faces. That didn't impart confidence regarding a safe dining experience. 2. Although the restaurant was relatively empty, we were seated at a table between two other tables and behind another table. A booth or a different table were available and would have been more socially distant. This was my wife's first time eating indoors at a restaurant since the pandemic began, so this very very unfortunate in terms of her level of comfort. 3. Our table was directly behind the golden bull, and from my seat, I was directly facing the bull's testicles. I say this in all seriousness, and it was off putting. 4. The salad course also left something to be desired. My wife's caesar was too fishy, and my wedge salad was severely underdressed. The blue cheese crumbles were not blended well with the blue cheese cream. The menu says "Campari Tomatoes," but I got one half of one tomato. 5. The West Coast oysters were just ok. They tasted fishy, and there was very little liquor in each half shell. 6. My dry-aged bone-in Delmonico was very disappointing. There was a rather large "fat cap" on one side that could easily have been trimmed. When I got to the meat, it was undercooked (I ordered it medium rare), and the fat had not been melted. Although it was $21 more expensive, it was significantly less flavorful than my wife's wet-aged ribeye. We told this to the server, and she informed us the "fat cap" was normal, and it would have been better to order the steak prepared medium to better render the fat. I wish she would have told me that when I ordered or offered to heat up the steak. 7. The service was fine. I tipped $50 on an approximately $270 ticket. There was nothing wrong with the service. 8. I gave this feedback electronically to 801 corporate three days ago and have received no response to date. Overall, a very mediocre and disappointing dining experience. I've been to the locations in KC and Omaha, and this was the worst experience I've had at an 801 Chophouse, spending $320 for what should have been an elite and memorable dining experience. The best parts were the Arnold Palmer and the warm bread.

Just got done eating here for an anniversary and let me tell you... it was a great experience! Our server Carina was amazing and so genuine about everything she said to us. For appetizer we got the crab cake which was delicious, the slaw that comes with it mixes so well with the crab cake. Entree I got a filet with truffle butter, my boyfriend got the New York Strip with Au Poivore, for sides we got the creamed spinach which was alright I wouldn't get it again and the lobster Mac was kind of bland. We also got the crème brûlée and it was also very good.

The calamari here is fantastic. Great hospitality and the steaks here are phenomenal. Overall great restaurant.

Absolutely top tier service and food. Held a function with our family and the experience was magical. We reserved a private room and had a great time.

We made last minute reservations for our anniversary dinner here and we were not disappointed! The check in was quick and the staff was attentive and accommodating. The vibe is perfect for a date night out, classy, darker lighting, and music that wasn't too loud or obnoxious . Our service was outstanding! Our server was very knowledgeable about the restaurant and the cuts of meat, and made sure to check that we were satisfied and comfortable without being overbearing. The food was definitely the star of the show ( as it should be) we splurged and ordered the kuroge A5 as a starter, and man were we blown away. Best steak either of has ever had for the main course we had bone in filet mignon and the ribeye with potatoes and Brussel sprouts for sides. The filet mignon was outstanding, and when topped with truffle butter it was to die for! The the sides were good but not worth the price IMO. We finished with the soufflé which my husband loved! All in all, was it expensive? For sure. No doubt the most $ we've ever spent on a meal. But the service was unparalleled and we had the best steaks we had ever eaten. Worth it for a special occasion !