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

AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.5
4.5
1120 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 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
  • 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 1,120 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "best cocktail sauce" and "tender prime rib." The ambiance is "very nice," making it ideal for special occasions. Although some service inconsistencies exist, the overall experience is highly recommended.

1,120 Reviews
  1. george

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went the day after Valentine’s Day because there were no opening’s available on the 14th. Our waitress, Kinsey, was prompt and attentive. I ordered a Cherry Mash off of the “special drinks” list of the weekend. Kinsey asked how I liked it. I told her it was O.K..It was not something I would order again. She offered to replace it. I said I knew it would be something I never had and that it was ordered at my risk, not theirs. (Plus I was the designated driver limiting my alcohol intake.) My wife ordered the Surf & Turf, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I enjoyed my prime rib, done to a perfect medium. We ordered desert to take home. I ordered the carrot cake. Alas, the only thing “carrot” about it was the orange frosting piped carrot. The dry cake had absolutely no flavor, no carrot shreds, nuts, raisins, or spices. Having had had carrot cake previously at AJ’s, I was quite disappointed. Overall, the entrees and service were good. The drink issue is a matter of personal taste and preference over which a restaurant has no control. The cake on the other hand is within the control of the restaurant. We will be back

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  2. Omar

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for everything, it was a really good service

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  3. Jim

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steaks were overcooked which is a big deal at a steakhouse. Good service and good drinks.

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  4. Claude

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent thoughtful, prompt, and personalized service!

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  5. Stephanie

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We asked for a quiet booth and were seated next to a "server station" pulpit with a full light on. We asked to be moved, but even though the restaurant was less than half full, we were told that there was nothing else available away from a "server station". They did not give us the option of waiting at the bar with a drink, or any other option at all. We drove almost 3 hours for this reservation, told them that, and they treated us like crap on a cow field! The food there is quite good, but the service is AWFUL! We weren't visited by the manager, as we've been in the past, but disregarded as if we were in a fast food restaurant! Sad to see their potential wasted. We won't ever be going back and will voice our opinions so everyone isn't as disappointed as we were!

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  6. Tricia

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for a birthday and an anniversary celebration that we have for the past 5 years. Spencer wasn’t our server but he sang happy birthday to Roxi and gave us a price of cheesecake to celebrate. Really appreciated that from him.

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  7. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Prime rib was overcooked and dry. Not what I was expecting.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jennifer

    Denver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AJs is the best! The food was amazing and out server Brian was attentive and friendly. We started with a shrimp cocktail and let me tell you, the cocktail sauce is the best I've ever had! We then had the filet deburgo with a loaded potato and the sea bass with risotto, So delicious! Then we ended the night with a smoked old fashioned and chocolate drizzle cheesecake. Can't wait to go back!

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  9. Tony

    Lake of the Ozarks

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations got seated immediately. It took a bit for our waitress to get to us but she was really great and we had really great service. Our food was really good. We had steaks and a pasta dish and every one thought entrees were good.

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  10. Ronald

    Des Moines

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty midweek steak and shrimp for $30. Friendly staff.

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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 1120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 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
  • 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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