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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona, IA

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.5
4.5
1138 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
AJ’s Steakhouse proudly serves renowned Iowa steaks and chops, seafood and poultry in a classy, yet comfortably casual, atmosphere. Located inside Iowa's premier gaming and entertainment venue, AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows invites you to enjoy some of the best American cuisine you'll find anywhere in central Iowa. We promise that our outstanding menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied.

Join us soon for an unforgettable dining experience you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our full menu online. Then stop in and indulge yourself with all that our award-winning chefs can prepare for you.

Book your next big event at the AJ’s Steakhouse Party Room. A comfortable room, elegant table setting, customized menu with world-class wines, and dedicated staff providing gracious service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cade Johnson
  • Private party facilities
    We allow private events. Please call us at 515.957.3535 for reservations or details.
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    Adventureland Dr. - Inside Prairie Meadows Casino
  • Parking details
    Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
  • Entertainment
    Prairie Meadows, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, features more than 1,100 slot machines, your favorite table games, poker room, live racing, outstanding dining options, and free live entertainment. Prairie Meadows is fun you can bet on!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,138 people are saying

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." Many patrons highlight the "fantastic" steak options and commend the attentive staff, particularly servers like Georgie and Seth. While there are occasional issues with steak preparation, the "amazing" desserts and ambiance make it a popular choice for special occasions.

1,138 Reviews
  1. george VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt, efficienr, and friendly service. Good food at good price.

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  2. Missie

    Des Moines5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and Service! Always a good time at AK’s

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  3. Kathy

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERYTHING WE ATE WAS OUTSTANDING! SINCE IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY, I WAS COMPED THE MEAL AND EVEN TOOK HOME A HUGE PIECE OF CHOCOLATE CAKE! I'VE BEEN TO MANY CASINOS IN MY LIFETIME - PRAIRIE MEADOWS IS MY FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY!

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  4. Jennifer

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They made our anniversary dinner so special! We will definitely be returning for future celebrations!

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  5. Ernest

    Des Moines5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife had ordered the center cut ribeye done in a medium preparation. I ordered the 16 ounce prime rib done in the medium preparation. My wife’s ribeye came out overdone. My prime rib came out purple and raw being cold to the touch. The wait staff promptly took my prime rib back, realizing it was raw and it came back again now gray overall with a purple center. I had them switch to the center cut ribeye, which wait staff was nice enough to do. When it came out, it was undercooked as well being raw in the center. The staff did waive the cost of my meal. The cuts of meat do not seem to be a great quality. I think the kitchen crew needs to learn how to use a thermometer better on the meat. I had the wedge salad, which was excellent. My wife had a normal salad, which was very nice. My wife had the peach cobbler for dessert which was great. I had the citrus crème brûlée, which was very nice.  On the bill, the bottle of wine we ordered rang up as $56, though on the wine list it was showing $50. Staff corrected this error on the bill very quickly. The wait staff and manager are terrific. However, I am unlikely togo back due to the quality of the main dishes.

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  6. Ruby

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming, attentive, accommodating staff! My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo which was delicious. I had the filet mignon and it was SUPERB! We will definitely be back!

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  7. Patty VIP

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service! We will be back! Seth is our favorite bartender!

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  8. Kevin VIP

    Des Moines31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely amazing! All of the dining personnel are friendly and very accommodating!

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  9. Jenna

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Our server was Georgie and she was on top of drinks and anything else we needed. We’ll be back!

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  10. Rondolyn

    Minneapolis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Concierge was kind, server was amazing, food was mediocre. We ordered two medium steaks, one was almost well done and the other was perfect. The dinner rolls were chewy and not good at all. Maybe I’m a steak snob but it’s so hard to find a good steak these days.

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FAQs

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 957-3535.

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino is rated 4.5 stars by 1138 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Adventureland Dr. - Inside Prairie Meadows Casino
  • Neighbourhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Abundant and convenient free parking is always available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cade Johnson
  • Entertainment
    Prairie Meadows, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa, features more than 1,100 slot machines, your favorite table games, poker room, live racing, outstanding dining options, and free live entertainment. Prairie Meadows is fun you can bet on!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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