AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.6

1098 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(515) 957-3535
Website
https://www.prairiemeadows.com/dining/ajs-steakhouse
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.

Location
One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
Neighborhood
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

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Popular dishes

AJ's Wedge GF$12.00
iceberg lettuce, Maytag blue cheese, applewood bacon, candied walnuts, choice of dressing
Caesar Salad*$11.00
romaine lettuce, AJ's Caesar dressing, fresh parmesan, croutons, parmesan crisp
French Onion Soup$10.00
caramelized onions, rich broth, croutons, smoked provolone & Swiss cheeses
Lobster Bisque GF$15.00
a hint of brandy

Steaks & Chops

Entrees include house side salad, choice of baked potato, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, or steak fries. Substitute potato for onion rings, cheesy potatoes, or make baked potato loaded for $4. Substitute salad for AJ’s wedge side salad, Caesar side salad, French Onion soup for $5

Filet Mignon*GF$40.00
8-ounce, AJ's demi-glace
Filet De Burgo*GF$42.00
8-ounce filet mignon, white wine garlic cream sauce
Sirloin*GF $35.00
12-ounce USDA Prime
Slow-roasted Prime Rib au Jus* **
Available Friday – Sunday
- 12-Ounce$38.00
- 16-Ounce$42.00
- 22-Ounce$55.00
Surf & Turf*GF $62.00
8-ounce Filet Mignon & Petite Lobster Tail
Center Cut Boneless Iowa Pork Chop*$30.00
housemade apple chutney
Center Cut Ribeye*GF$50.00
14-ounce USDA Prime, aged 28 days

Toppers & Sauces

Caramelized Onions GF$4.00
Sautéed Mushrooms GF$4.00
Parmesan Crust$4.00
Sauce Béarnaise GF$4.00
De Burgo Sauce GF$4.00
Herbed Compound Butter GF$4.00

Pasta

Pasta entrees include a house side salad and toasted focaccia. Substitute an AJ’s wedge side salad, Caesar side salad or French Onion soup for $5.

Chicken Fettuccine$24.00
grilled chicken, house-crafted garlic cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, sautéed stick vegetables
Shrimp Fettuccine$32.00
AJ's Signature Baked Rigatoni$22.00
creamy marinara, Graziano sausage, mozzarella cheese

Chef's Features

Entrees include house side salad and choice of baked potato, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, or steak fries. Substitute potato for onion rings, cheesy potatoes, or make baked potato loaded for $4. Substitute salad for AJ’s wedge side salad, Caesar side salad or French Onion soup for $5.

AJ's Fried Chicken$26.00
cooked in our special pressurized fryer, steak fries, garden slaw
Seared Salmon*$31.00
mango salsa
Panko Fried Shrimp$28.00
six jumbo shrimp, AJ's cocktail sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast$26.00
bourbon-glazed

AJ's Hand Helds

AJ's Steak Burger*$18.00
half- pound steakhouse burger, cheddar cheese, bacon, steak fries
Prime Rib Sandwich*$18.00
shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, baguette, provolone, creamy horseradish, steak fries

Sides

Loaded Baked Potato GF$9.00
Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Cheesy Potatoes $8.00
Steak Fries$6.00
Onion Rings $9.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts GF$9.00
honey cinnamon butter, cranberries, candied walnuts
Balsamic Roasted Asparagus GF$9.00

Seafood Sides

Petite Lobster Tail GF$22.00
Five Shrimp Scampi* GF$15.00

What 1,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Iowa
Steakhouse
Des Moines
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers "excellent food" and "superb service" with standout dishes like prime rib and lobster. Diners enjoy the "great specials" and "pleasant ambiance." While some experiences vary, many appreciate the attentive staff and "reasonable prices." A popular choice for both everyday dining and special occasions.

1,098 Reviews

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Jon
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time taking my wife here for her birthday. She had the De Burgo and enjoyed it very much. If you want to have a quiet dinner together, this is a great place with excellent food. I would definitely recommend.
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Kevin
VIP
Des Moines
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seth the waiter and bartender did an excellent job of making our dinner excellent.
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Jamie
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to AJ's for my birthday and it was great! The food and service was top of the line. Prime rib cooked exactly how I wanted it. The service was great too! We will definitely be back again!
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Shon
VIP
Tallahassee
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. Everyone in the restaurant made sure to say hello and go above and beyond. The prime rib first had zero flavor. And was wa too done.
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lynne
VIP
Des Moines
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good. Seem to be back on track. Service was very good. Very loud. A gentleman that came in after we were seated whistled non stop. Very annoying. Talked loud when he was whistling. Realize this is not anything you can avoid, just disrupted during our dinner. Beer menu is a bit sad. Should definitely have something especially this time of year. Understand you may not sell alot of craft beer but kind of bummed no bottles or can options In dark beer. Thanks
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Jane
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was visiting my son in Des Moines for Thanksgiving. I looked for a hotel that would offer a dinner for the 2 of us and found Prairie Meadows Hotel and Casino had both. The cost was $60 per person for a 3 course dinner. I chose the salad for course one and that was tasty, the the traditional turkey dinner for course two. The turkey, gravy, and potatoes were all good, but not exceptional. The stuffing was pure mush, not tasty and no texture. I was very disappointed to have paid $60 for a very average meal. The dessert, an apple tart with ice cream was very good and the best part of the meal. Service was good and the ambience was very nice, but I felt the price was out of whack.
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Janet
Des Moines
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve always had a wonderful dinner, our ‘go to’ restaurant for a special occasion. 🥂
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Emily
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful meal and atmosphere at AJs Steakhouse!
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Matt
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We went for Thanksgiving. I had the turkey dinner which was fine. My wife said her fish had no flavor. Service was slow, but it was a holiday so that has to be expected. The next day it was very slow and few people were there. Service was a little bit faster. The food was the main issue. AJ's is on the pricey side and my wife's steak was overcooked, the lobster was like rubber and almost inedible, her baked potato was ice cold as were my mashed potatoes. We let the server know and she said "sorry" but did nothing at all. For those prices, that should not happen and if it does, something should be done. We didn't make a fuss, but you asked me and this is my response. The food in the concession area of the casino as well as the breakfast/lunch in the hotel was really great with great service and not nearly as pricey. I enjoyed the casino and all the other places to eat, but I wont be going to AJs again.
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Kevin
VIP
Des Moines
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AJ’s definitely has the freshest salads in town. I definitely recommend the 8oz Filet minion cooked medium rare,
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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 4.6 stars by 1098 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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

Website
https://www.prairiemeadows.com/dining/ajs-steakhouse
Phone number
(515) 957-3535
Private party facilities
We allow private events. Please call us at 515.957.3535 for reservations or details.

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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

38 Iowa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Prime Rib Sandwich

French Onion Soup

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

AJ's Onion Rings$9.00

Baked Italian Stuffed Mushrooms$12.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail GF$15.00

Hand-Breaded Fried Mozzarella$12.00

Flash Fried Calamari$12.00

Soups & Salads

AJ's Wedge GF$12.00

Caesar Salad*$11.00

French Onion Soup$10.00

Lobster Bisque GF$15.00

Steaks & Chops

Filet Mignon*GF$40.00

Filet De Burgo*GF$42.00

Sirloin*GF $35.00

Slow-roasted Prime Rib au Jus* **

Surf & Turf*GF $62.00

Center Cut Boneless Iowa Pork Chop*$30.00

Center Cut Ribeye*GF$50.00

Toppers & Sauces

Caramelized Onions GF$4.00

Sautéed Mushrooms GF$4.00

Parmesan Crust$4.00

Sauce Béarnaise GF$4.00

De Burgo Sauce GF$4.00

Herbed Compound Butter GF$4.00

Pasta

Chicken Fettuccine$24.00

Shrimp Fettuccine$32.00

AJ's Signature Baked Rigatoni$22.00

Chef's Features

AJ's Fried Chicken$26.00

Seared Salmon*$31.00

Panko Fried Shrimp$28.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$26.00

AJ's Hand Helds

AJ's Steak Burger*$18.00

Prime Rib Sandwich*$18.00

Sides

Loaded Baked Potato GF$9.00

Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Cheesy Potatoes $8.00

Steak Fries$6.00

Onion Rings $9.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts GF$9.00

Balsamic Roasted Asparagus GF$9.00

Seafood Sides

Petite Lobster Tail GF$22.00

Five Shrimp Scampi* GF$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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