Came here for Valentine's Day dinner and the ambience was very nice. We were unfortunately sat at a table rather than a booth which was not ideal but our waitress was super friendly and awesome. When we were debating which cuts to order, she delivered a detailed explanation of each one, and even brought a platter of them out for us to see. Definitely an upscale place, so budget for that. Here's what we got: Roasted Bone marrow: 8/10 - came with quite a few bones, and the marrow was rich and buttery. It truly was a melt in your mouth experience, and with the addition of the arugula and red onions on the side, it was lovely. Brussels sprouts: 9/10 - these had such a lovely flavor to them and the honey Dijon sauce was delicious. We prefer Brussels a little more charred but otherwise these were a hit. Garlic mashed potatoes with Boursin: 100/10 - SO good. Best mashed potatoes we've ever had. You HAVE to add the cheese, it's so worth it. They're ridiculously creamy, flavorful, and overall, just tasty. Broccolini: 7.5/10 - this was average. We wanted them charred a bit more and also more red pepper flakes. It mostly just tased like lemon, but it wasn't bad. Australian Wagyu filet: 8.5/10 - A cheaper version of Japanese Wagyu, this cut is super tender and delicious. But don't expect it to melt in your mouth like the Japanese ones. Snowbeef Wagyu 4oz: 10/10 - The beef just melted in my mouth. The marbling on this cut is exquisite and it is SO rich. You honestly don't need more than 3-4oz if you're getting sides. It's that rich. Overall, we definitely recommend this place. The mashed potatoes especially were enough to make us want to come back. read more

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Looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion? This fine dining steakhouse is ready for the task. The food, interior, and service are top notch, and comes it the highest prices in the area. The menu focuses on steaks but the special menu offers additional seafood option. You can also order items from the 801 Fish restaurant across the street if red meat is not your preference. Complimentary loaves of sour dough bread were delivered to the table as we enjoyed our beverages. Crab Cake $27 - This was one delicious lumpy crab cake with succulent pieces of crab, big enough to share with two people. Down Home Shrimp $26 - 3 large pieces of shrimp on top of mouth watering mash potato like sauce that you want to lick clean. You can add on additional shrimp. Single Cut Prime Rib 16oz $66 - It was cooked perfectly medium rare and very tender. I didn't love that it sat in a pool of au jus, but was delicious. Brussels sprouts $15 - Large portion, more than plenty for 4 people. It was tender and very saucy. Garlic Mashed potatoes $16 - Semi-lumpy mashed potato with bits of skin. I was hoping it might be served with gravy similar to the shrimp sauce, but there was no companion. Cheesecake with blueberry sauce $16 - Large piece of cheesecake, very rich and smooth. It was nice that the dessert selected by the birthday guest was complimentary. If you dine here and park in the lot behind 801 Fish, you can get your parking ticket validated at 801 Fish. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. read more

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One of the premier steakhouses in the St. Louis area. From the moment you walk in, you know you're in for an exceptional dining experience. Their in-house butchering program sets them apart, offering exclusive cuts and an impressive selection of Wagyu that consistently exceeds expectations. Beyond the steaks, the seafood program is equally outstanding with oysters, fresh fish, and cold-water selections are always impeccably sourced and expertly prepared. The wine list is one of the most robust and thoughtfully curated in St. Louis, making it effortless to find the perfect pairing for any entrée. The staff at 801 Chophouse elevate the entire experience; they are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely compassionate in the way they care for their guests. I've used their large private dining rooms many times for business meetings and private events, and the service has always been flawless. Whether it's an intimate dinner, a client meeting, or a special celebration, the team at 801 handles every detail with precision. read more

801 Chophouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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I've been to the Chophouse in Clayton several times and it's yet to disappoint me. Their steaks are excellent and the desserts are delicious. Great service and ambience for just right for a special night out. The family members with me on this night had never been before and they were gushing. All three of the loved their meals. Our sides were great too. My wife had the Ahi Tuna and it was top tier for sure. It's an expensive meal but the experience is well worth it for special occasions. Steak lovers should check off the box on this place for sure. read more

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Food and service are amazing. The steaks are out of this world. They had an Australian wagu. That is very rare to find in the US.

Alright first time here and I thought it was pretty good and not so good. The inside was very nice and spacious. The bar area was really nice. Got a couple drinks for happy hour and they tasted really good. Once we got to the table the waiter was really nice and informative of the menu and different steaks. I do want to say this places is expensive for what you get. For apps we got the fried lobster and these were so amazing but costed $95. They were crunchy, had lots of flavor and really good. Also got the down home shrimp. They were basically $8 per shrimp which they were good. Mains - ceaser salad was good but didn't really like the Parmesan thing. The filet melon had nice flavor however I ordered it as a medium but it came out as medium rare and it definitely turned me off. The dessert was okay as well read more

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Outstanding evening- we opted to sit at the bar and received excellent service from the two bartenders there - food was, as always, superb (arancini, oysters, risotto, etc) and we capped it off with some birthday carrot cake; the atmosphere is always classy - 10/10 would do it all over again. read more

801 Chophouse truly made my birthday feel special and personal. When you walk into the restaurant the greeters show that they're happy to see you and kindly get you seated immediately. For this day we had a reservation so they knew it was a birthday celebration. They gave us a special menu that had a "Happy Birthday" on the top. This little touch goes a long way. The waiter was one of the best waiters I've had in my life 10/10. He helped detail the menu and explained to us all about the specific dishes and where their meat came from. He helped us pick certain dishes that he recommended as his favorites and was one of the kindest workers we've ever came across. The atmosphere here was perfect for an intimate dinner experience with my loved one. The lighting was a dim setting, the seating was comfortable and spacey. While looking around the art work gave a fun touch to the restaurant. The bathrooms here were gorgeous as well. The steaks here were absolutely delicious, and juicy. We tried the oysters here and they were amazing! We got the Rockefeller oysters, some of the best oysters I've had! They finished my experience off with a fun birthday touch. I was given a dessert of choice, they customize it to say happy birthday and gave me a candle to blow out. 801 Chophouse was the best birthday dinner I've had in awhile. read more

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The food...the service...the patio!! I love a good happy hour!! And 801 never disappoints! You can eat like a emperor (I'm assuming that's a lot and good! lol). I had the grilled oysters, filet sliders and a large Cesar salad for less than $50!!! read more

801 Chophouse - Warm Caramel Apple Bread Pudding - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

We were in town for a special occasion this week so we took a small group here on Sunday evening. Since we were more than 4 people we got a nice table in a private room. It was really very nice. My prime rib was excellent. It came as part of a Sunday special deal and was noted on the menu as a 12-oz cut. And it was a very generous 12-oz I will say. In fact, it seemed everyone was happy. Wifey had the lamb chops and was ecstatic. Other choices around the table included halibut, salmon, and a fillet mignon. I had to laugh at their mistakes. I asked for the balsamic vinaigrette on my salad but it came out with Italian dressing. But it was pretty good Italian. Then, when the meat came out with the asparagus and not the green beans, well, the grilled asparagus was just so good too. Three scoops of sorbet for dessert (I couldn't eat it all) and some coffee was a perfect end to the meal. read more

801 Chophouse - Prime rib w/grilled asparagus. - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

First time went there and everything was great. Food taste delicious and the service was excellent! read more

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Stopped by for a business dinner wity my team. Service and food were amazing. Loved the decor of the restaurant. There were 12 of us and the servers did a great job making sure wr had everything we needed. Definitely will be back. read more

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This is probably the best steakhouse I've been to. Mind you, the special steaks (like waygu) are priced like you are in one of the best steakhouses. But the regular steaks are reasonable for a higher end place. I had the regular new York strip -- there was a waygu version that cost 3x, but I went for the regular. It's was quite excellent. The steaks come with no sides -- you must order them separately and the portions are large enough for about 4 people to share. Some of the appetizers were superb -- particularly the lamb lollipops. They didn't always appear on the menu so you might need to ask. Several of us considered just ordering a few of these instead of the regular menu offerings because they are so good. I found the lobster tail appetizer a bit over-breaded -- enough so that you couldn't really make out the flavor of the lobster ... It could have been chicken for all I could tell -- this is the one dish I thought was poorly conceived. If the lobster is good, why would you cover up the delicate flavor with all this breading and salt? Service was great and the wine selection was very good. read more

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Normally I avoid chains like people avoid eye contact in NYC, but sometimes I need my vitamins aka oysters and a nice and vibing restaurant to do a little work. This is a beautiful spot. I slurped down 1/2 dozen and I felt reborn. Might be a steakhouse but I came for the mollusks. Chain rule temporarily suspended. Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone. read more

801 Chophouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

I loved 801 Chophouse! This was my first visit and the inside is classy and beautiful, like any chain expensive steakhouse, their bar is lovely and I like the area of St. Louis downtown that this is located in. A very nice and well-kept part of the city with shops and nice hotels nearby and free parking. We had a delicious wedge salad which we asked them to chop up for us before bringing out with wonderful dressing and delicious bleu cheese as well as the shrimp cocktail app which was probably the best shrimp I've ever had and the cocktail sauce served with it was phenomenal... you could taste the horseradish spice and it was fresh and delicious with three huge chilled shrimp. The only issue is that the server was kind'of judgy to us when he found out that we'd already eaten and didn't plan to get more than lite bites like a salad and some apps before heading to The Muny for a show. Our friends ordered a large steak and had several drinks - so I'm sure he still got a fair tip. I understand a place that sells $500+ steaks expects to make a killing on tips - but not everyone is coming in to spend that and we sat in the bar area on purpose. I'm looking forward to coming back and having a full meal here on our next visit to town. read more

Nice special occasion steakhouse in downtown Clayton! They have the best oysters rockefeller appetizer. We also liked the bone marrow & tuna tartare apps. The steak was very tasty with the bone marrow butter topping, and they gave us a special birthday dessert - the Grand Marnier souffle is delicious! It was really busy, so service was a bit slow about 4 hours, but we got a lot of food and the restaurant was very full. read more

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My boyfriend and I went here tonight to celebrate my boyfriend birthday. We got both oysters and bone marrow for appetizer. For our drinks, we got 1 bottle of heritage blend wine. From our entrees, we got the New York strip and ribeye, both cooked medium rare. Tip for our next visit: will ask for light on the salt for our steaks. It was cooked perfectly. We also ordered spinach and loaded potato sides. For dessert, we got the carrot cake. We definitely over order for the two of us. The service was great. Everything came out fast and efficient. It was a great experience overall. read more

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Went to Clayton Restaurant week for the second year in a row and it was fabulous! We sat at the bar and ordered a drink since we were extremely early for our reservation. The espresso martini was huge, they do not skimp on the alcohol! My friend and I both had the 6oz filet medium and they were cooked to perfection and so tender. Parking is the only downfall. I spent what felt like forever looking for a spot and luckily found one in a random lot read more

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Brett was a great waiter. Made my wife and I well cared for. Ambiance was intimate and awesome. read more

801 Chophouse - Sunflower wagu w/ Brussel sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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We have dined at 81 Chophouse many times. Generally consistent on their food and drink offerings. Atmosphere is comfortable, you're surrounded by wood and leather. This is what you would perceive a high end steakhouse to look like. It doesn't disappoint. I started with a Caesar salad then ordered the pork chop. It was cooked to my liking. Had the roasted potatoes and brussel sprouts as a side. My husband got the sliders. The dinner was delicious! We ate at the bar. The bartenders/servers are good drink preparers but lack personality. That's the only negative. A shout out to Marcia, who has been our server in the past is exceptional, great personality, great smile and engaging. read more

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Know this. The food is beyond delicious. You certainly are getting food made by professionals. The service was spot on. Didn't have to wait to long for anything. The offer Fiji water...?! Idk anyone else that's doing that. We had a private room, so I can't really speak to eating in the dining room but the times I was out there. The vibe was good, people just enjoying the fine dining. 801 was great. I am merely just a peasant who was blessed with an excellent dinner. 10/10 I would go again. Maybe if I uhhh... make a million dollars in business or somethin I'll come back to celebrate. Haha read more

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My business partner and I were here to celebrate a new acquisition, and found Chophouse to be the best steakhouse in St Louis that was open that day. Before we got inside, I was immediately impressed with the design of the exterior, followed by continuity of my impression with how well the inside was decorated, and the fengshui. The maitre'd was incredibly warm, and quickly brought us to an available table, and the servers were very quick to come and bring us some delicious bread. My partner and I had quite the appetite, so we each ordered a 16 oz ribeye, then got broccolini, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, beer battered onion rings, and each got a bowl of lobster bisque. For those who have been here, just as an FYI, this is enough for two meals if not three each and I did not realize the portions were going to be as large as they were. First came the lobster bisque, which I may recommend instead of bowl you get a cup, as this portion itself could be a meal. It was an absolutely exquisite dish, and incredibly well made and poured (perfect mix of flavors). Next on to the main entree (the ribeye) which it was my mistake not following the reviews and getting the steak rare. I got the medium rare, and it was a bit chewier than expected which most people have written in their reviews, and almost a well done. The portion definitely felt like it was closer to a 22 oz, so maybe I got someone else's order (in that case, it was perfect, but, I don't want to hide any details, so I will remove one one star. The garlic mashed potatoes were perfectly fluffy, and garlic (and if I may add, mashed), the broccolini was tender and a got palat cleanser for each bite of steak, and the onion rings (my first time ordering at a steak house) were quite a bit of fun, and were exactly as onion rings should be. The price of the meal, given the portions we ordered, was on par, and as I mentioned above, we will be back! Thank you the chef, and the servers, and the owner, for the experience! read more

Overall: checks all the boxes for flavors and elegance. Not sure it's quite worth the price point. Food: 4/5 Rib eye was cooked a perfect medium rare. However the cut itself was a lot chewier and fibrous than I expected. Foie gras was tender and flavorful. Broccolini was a perfect al dente and not overly wilted. Lobster Mac and cheese missed a bit on deep cheesy notes and the lobster itself wasn't that prominent in the dish either. Service: 5/5 Super quick and responsive. We had our every need met. Ambiance: 5/5 Unique and interesting art on the walls. Well cared for tables and cutlery. A nice and welcoming warm glow that envelopes you as you dine. read more

801 Chophouse - 16oz. Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Second time at 801 chop and it definitely was a good experience. This is my friends favorite spot and she loves coming here. She wanted to celebrate her birthday so we happily obliged. I will say parking is not easy. Since I've only been here twice now, I don't think I fully understood the situation. There is very little parking and I drove around trying to find parking for some time. They do offer valet, but I had no cash (lesson learned for next time). I finally figured out I could park in the ritz garage- so definitely recommend that. It's a paid garage, but it's a spot. If it's a busy eve, you won't find many other options. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. The ambiance here is nice and cozy and fits in with the elevated vibe. It feels special! I ordered a martini and my friends ordered wine. The martini was delicious and had its own unique spin on it. We got an array of food to eat and split including: - petite shellfish platter: I'm not a huge fish gal, this was more for my friends. I had a couple pieces and it was super fresh! - chophouse salad: I loved this salad! The dressing is so light and a great combo of flavors. - garlic mashed potatoes: probably some of the best mashed potatoes you'll ever have. - lobster Mac n cheese: again, not a big fish gal but the Mac itself was great and the pieces of lobster were huge! - grilled broccolini: fresh and seasoned well - meatballs: so good! I like show they had a little bit of a crisp to them - cookie dessert with ice cream (I forgot the exact name): the game changer! Warm and delicious and so fresh. Coming here is definitely an experience. I love a good experience, and that often comes with pricy items. I never mind if I feel like it's worth it! I do wish the portions were a bit bigger with what you pay. I'll for sure come back and get a steak again like my first visit! Thanks for a good night! read more

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Tried: Prime Rib, Brussel Sprouts, Fries, Lobster Mac and Cheese, New York Strip Loved: We came for a special occasion and they wrote a personal congratulations on our menus. Very nice touch. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and definitely feels like an upscale steakhouse. We also enjoyed the steak presentation to see all the options. The service is special with this and the attention to detail. The lobster mac and cheese was fantastic and had lots of lobster in it. Liked: The lobster bisque - I really enjoy lobster bisque at every place I try, and this did not stand out to me at all. The prime rib. It was fattier and not as flavorful as others I've had. The New York Strip. It was good, but my husband ranks these among St. Louis and this was in the middle of the pack. Disliked: Parking can be difficult. If you don't do valet, you have to drive around to find a parking garage or street parking further away. read more

801 Chophouse - Roast Prime Rib Au Jus, 14oz. New York Strip, Brussels Sprouts, Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, French Fried Potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

This place is always a great place for date night and a fantastic dinner. I ordered the MidCoast cosmopolitan and really liked the different flavor. When it came to ordering dinner this place always presents its steak getting for the night. The presentation is always perfect and all the waiters know the menu and their steak offerings along with perfectly descriptions to better help you decide on your steak selection. My fiancé ordered a steak because they're always perfect here and I chose the prawn special since I wasn't too hungry. The cook, flavor and finish on the prawns were so delicious they almost tasted like a lobster. We couldn't leave without their amazing chocolate chocolate cake. If you're a chocolate lover, this cake is a must try. read more

801 Chophouse - Special - Prawns - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Awesome place in Clayton. Great atmosphere. Ordered crab cakes, spicy shrimp and mussels as appetizers. The bread is fabulous. All of the steaks we ordered were fabulous. Best server ever. very expensive and very good. Desserts were fabulous too, especially the carrot cake. read more

How can you go to the Chophouse and not give the food and the service great reviews. We had made reservations and requested to sit outside. Water appeared at our table and our waiter asked us if we would like cocktails. Of course!! I had a white sangria and I could care less about what he had. They had white and red sangrias!! My plan was to try them both but the white was so good I stuck with it. Of course we shared the steak tartare. It came with warm toasties. So delicious. For my meal, I went with the shrimp cocktail and a Cesar salad. The shrimp were huge. My Cesar salad actually came with two anchovies on top. Cesar salad is supposed to have anchovies. He had the dry aged ribeye with a loaded baked potato. He said it was delicious as was mine. For dessert, I had a bailey's on ice and we shared the banana bread pudding. It was good although I could have done without the banana chips. read more

801 Chophouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Simply an outstanding experience. If you're in the mood for a prime steak, beautifully prepared side dishes, and impeccable service, this is the place you need to come. Every bit is good as Morton's, Flemmings or Ruth Chris. He will not be disappointed with the quality and preparation of their beef. These guys know what they're doing. This is only my second visit, but I must say that both visits were equally as good. If you're debating on a side dish, get the creamed spinach and the au gratin potatoes. read more

Friend gave me a gift card for my birthday so I came to try. The steak was so good, they have many options to choose from and detailed menu. I love the tartare, the bone marrow and little greasy and oily so I don't recommend buy everything else was very good!!!!!! Service is great, parking is available on the side of the street or paid parking garage read more

First timers here! Thought we'd try a new place for date night. I was disappointed that I received the wrong steak, when they brought it they didn't tell you what they were placing in front of you, I was supposed to have a petite wet aged steak, when I got the receipt I was charged for a dry aged so unsure which steak I actually had. We were also not advised the truffle butter was an additional cost. The tuna tartar was not great and we did have our server take it, but we were still charged. Keep in mind when ordering entrees sides are additional and not included in entree price. I do love how they deliver your food on a table versus the traditional of a server carrying it. They also cover your food with a towel before it arrives to you. They say there is a dress code but some people were wearing flip flops, one women was wearing a bikini top and see through pants, some people were wearing tshirts. If they do in fact have a dress code I wish they'd enforce it. It looks high end on the inside, just think it be nice for to reflect that with dress code as well. I think you could dress very casual and they would allow it. The service was nice. They give you a lot of information. Sides are served family style. Definitely a great place to try once. read more

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Great food and ambiance. Very nice portions and the happy hour menu is fantastic. I had oysters, shrimp, mini slider and meatballs. Had to take half my dinner home for lunch the next day. read more

801 Chophouse - Left over lamb they were so thick and filling I saved some for lunch - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

First visit and a very enjoyable one. Reservation for 7:15p and promptly seated. The booth was very dim, had to pull out the phone for added light for sure! Glass of Pinot Noir to start followed by the Shrimp appetizer which came on a bed of mashed potatoes. Appetizer was great! This easily can be a meal if you add more shrimp to it, which they do allow at an additional cost per shrimp. Entree, I went with the grouper dish and sides large enough for 3 people, aged blue cheese potatoes and sautéed spinach. Potatoes were amazing, spinach was good and the grouper was tasty. What wasn't that great was the bed of rice the grouper came on, it wasn't cooked properly and I just pushed it to the side. Daniel was very knowledgeable of the menu, friendly and attentive. Overall, quite a good Thursday evening! read more

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We were sat immediately and taken to the room where we had a dinner meeting. Very prompt. Excellent ambiance. We had a shortened menu but it was fantastic. New York strip was very delicious and would order again. The ceaser salad was okay, a bit dry for my likings. The calamari was good as well. But the chocolate semifreddo takes the spotlight! It was the perfect way to end the evening and so delicious. Words can't even explain how it just melted in my mouth. 10/10 dessert. Would go again and make sure I leave room for desserts! The dessert made my 4 star rating go to a 5. We were here for a sponsored private work dinner. The room we were sat in was the wine cellar for the PowerPoint presentation. Comfortable room but waiters kept coming in and out to get wine bottles. It was a bit distracting and it was loud every time the door opened. I wouldn't recommend if you are trying to host a private dinner meeting. read more

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We were seated immediately for our reservation at 7! For a fancy restaurant, it had a more casual feel and was pretty loud. Some people were dressed in suits but we also some people dressed in hoodies and sweat shorts - I'd say unless they change their rules you would be fine going to dinner wearing anything. In my opinion, it has the very recognizable chain restaurant smell, maybe range just me. Service was really great! He was quick, friendly, and efficient without being overbearing. The steak tartar was amazing! I've had more tender steaks by far but the flavor was great. His steak he got topped with bone marrow butter and it made ALL the difference. Scalloped potatoes were good but nothing special. His old fashioned was really great too read more

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Great restaurant in St. Louis to have delicious steak and seafoods. One of the best place to have flavorful pork chop! We enjoyed their steamed mussels, and would recommend if you like a bit salty sauce. All side dish we have tried were great and highly recommend lobster mac and cheese. The portion is enough to share for two people. Lobster bisque was very creamy but too salty for us. Espresso crème brûlée is amazing and I would order this again! Their service is always great, very attentive. We enjoyed the old Hollywood vibe similarly to many steakhouses. A bit noisy during dinner time but not too loud to have a group conversation. read more

This place was mentioned by a colleague and so I make reservations here for my hubby's b day. For some reason, I didn't come with high expectations but everything we ordered was delicious. 1)House -fresh, warm, soft and tasty 2)wedge salad-perfect 3)dry aged bone in rib eye-crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, all good 4)scalloped potatoes and asparagus-no complaints here 5)creme brûlée- superb I am not sure why there were some negative reviews but all in all, we had a good experience! I forgot to mention but the east coast oysters recommended by our waiter was also briny, meaty delicious read more

801 Chophouse - Oysters, wedge salad, two sides, dry aged rib eye and creme brûlée - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

First of all, I usually love this place, last night it was really off. I hadn't been to the prix fix meal in ages. The hostess greeting started by the lady asking sternly with a frown at 4:30, do you have a reservation? (Input look of disgust).. the entire restaurant was empty. The wedge salad was almost a joke. It was as big as garnish you would cut for a taco (see pic). Waiter rushed us the entire meal came every 3-5 min (with still an empty restaurant) that was still over $150. The steak seemed old/pre seared from last night with a horrible burnt taste, this was a med. My champagne had zero bubbles and seemed left over from last night. The only saving grace was the delicious desserts. We enjoyed both of our so much which was perfect since we were so hungry from our prison meal portions. I get it, it's a discounted night, but it's not free. I've spent a lot of money both personally and professionally since you opened both places. I've tipped 20-40% every time. I've had some good ones, but the staff that rolls eyes during happy hour or Sunday nights has to get over it. I came here for your delicious steak and great service and I'm honestly really sad I didn't take my $150 elsewhere. Do better please. read more

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This place ok. Overall the atmosphere, staff and patrons seem very serious and it has a very stuffy vibe and decor that doesn't make you feel relaxed. I am sure many people like that type of atmosphere but I do not. It is akin to the power lunch restaurants that people used to go to in the 90s for a business lunch or business dinner. The suits are mostly gone and have been replaced by the pullovers with the zipper or the jacket-vests all the business men where these days. This is not a place I'd return to. I also felt like the prices were ridiculously expensive. Just be prepared for that. If I am paying that much I'd rather be around more lively people. read more

Our favorite restaurants for steak are Gibson's in Chicago on Rush Street, and Bern's in Tampa. We have a few other favorites, but those are our top two. I'm definitely a filet mignon guy, and I love ones that stand tall and are so tender that a steak knife goes through them like butter. Technically, filet mignons are cut from the smaller end of the tenderloin, thus the name "mignon" (cute), and a fairly good-sized, properly-cut one will stand tall and narrow. Both Gibson's and Bern's know how to cut and cook a filet mignon. And when we read about 801 Chophouse in St. Louis, we thought maybe we had found another great place for a filet. On September 1, we checked it out. Well, not so much. Our waiter was great and talked through all of the sides and the steak finishes. Very helpful. When it came to the steak, we both ordered the "petite" filet mignon (how do you call a half-pound of meat "petite"?). I mentioned to the waiter that I definitely preferred a tall filet to a short flat one, and I assumed he would request one for me. Nope. My steak arrived short and flat, not visually unlike a half dozen other cuts of steak. And as soon as I cut into it, I knew I wouldn't be pleased. Instead of effortlessly slicing through the meat, I was sawing through it: the first sign of grass-fed beef. Our server later confirmed that it was indeed grass-fed, with a process the finishes with a couple weeks of grain-fed before butchering. He mentioned something about how that was required for Prime cuts. I promise you, this steak was not USDA Prime. My filet was cooked fine, but I didn't finish it. When you chew long enough on a piece of meat and realize it's not going to break down in your mouth any further, you just have to swallow the remaining chunk. I decided I had worked enough for my steak and ended up leaving some of it. Aside from our steaks, everything else was pretty good. 801 Chophouse, however, is not going on our list of favorite steak houses. If we ever do go back, we'll be exploring the rest of the menu. read more