AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

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

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   Kathy

   Des Moines2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Jennifer

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Ernest

   Des Moines5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Ruby

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Patty VIP

   Des Moines3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 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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   Kevin VIP

   Des Moines31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 March 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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   Jenna

   Kansas City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 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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   Rondolyn

   Minneapolis1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 22 March 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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   Sam50211

   Des Moines9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been going to AJs for many years but this was our first time back in a while, which was a bit of a disappointment. We each ordered the 8 oz filets. In the past they were cooked to perfection. However this time they were butterflied and cooked ok. That tells me either they were in a hurry or the chef doesn’t know how to cook steak. Regardless, It was not as tasty as in the past. The salad seemed smaller and the dark bread we use to get is no longer on the menu. My wife’s bake potato was great as were my garlic mash. The server was excellent and courteous but a little late on getting my soft drink refilled. I am sure we will be back to AJs in the future but with lower expectations.
   

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    Dewey VIP

    Des Moines13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Georgie was our server and was spot on! Her ease of conversation and just over all attitude was something that was welcomed! Great job! We ordered a couple dishes from their surf and turf special, and value for what it was was good, but will say everything was just a little bland for what we are used to. We started with their stuffed mushrooms were are AMAZING!!!! Love them everytime. I did the NY strip and scampi and steak was a little one note on flavor and scampi seemed like more of a boiled shrimp. I didn’t say anything to server as it was ok, just not what I have come to expect from AJ’s. My husband ordered the pasta which was steak and shrimp as well in a deburgo sauce and he felt the same way. Everything was just a little one note. We will definitely be back, but probably won’t get these dishes again…. Go for the prime rib or their rigatoni pasta!
    

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