The Steakhouse That Serves Nearly Fork-Tender Prime Rib, According To Reviews

Prime rib is a steakhouse favorite (and there's a difference between rib roast and prime rib, JSYK). It's marbled and succulent, often dripping with juices. We're always on the lookout for amazing steaks, and it seems that the internet has uncovered a hotspot for prime rib in certain parts of the United States ... and it's a chain, no less! Sure, 801 Chophouse didn't make the list when we ranked popular steakhouse chains, probably because there aren't that many locations, but don't let that dissuade you. Founded in Iowa, 801 Chophouse currently encompasses just eight outlets in the Midwest, as well as Colorado and Virginia. If you do happen to be in the neighborhood, you absolutely must try its prime rib.

"801 Chophouse has the best prime rib I've ever had," stated one Redditor definitively. An Iowan Facebook customer had a tremendous review: "The meat was cooked perfectly and melted in our mouth. Best steak I've ever had!" "I had the prime rib – perfect," gushed a Tripadvisor user. Also on Tripadvisor, a separate review claimed the prime rib was so tender you could almost break it apart with the tines of your fork, making it a truly extraordinary piece of beef indeed: "Prime rib was almost fork tender and bursting with natural flavor."

If you know how to buy prime rib from a grocery store, you know that sourcing a great product can be an intimidating affair. That's not a worry at 801 Chophouse, which uses only USDA Prime beef. Excellent quality is far from the only standout feature of this eatery, which has a lot to offer when you order one of its steaks.

When you order the prime rib at 801 Chophouse — or, indeed, any of the steaks on the menu — you control how it's served. This isn't only in terms of temperature and doneness, but sauces and accompaniments as well. You can choose to have your steak smothered in béarnaise, bone marrow butter, Maytag blue cheese, or, for a truly luxurious experience, crab Oscar. There are choices for both dry-aged and wet-aged steaks, as well as some authentic Japanese Wagyu beef fit for a very special occasion. In terms of the prime rib, you can choose from between a single-cut prime rib or the larger, bone-in specimen. As of this writing, the former is priced at $69 and the latter at $79, which doesn't include sides.

In addition to its exceptional meats, 801 Chophouse also boasts an extensive, expertly curated wine list and desserts that are made by an in-house pastry team, like chocolate soufflé and New York cheesecake with blueberry compote. Hosting an elegant dinner, such as for a birthday celebration or an intimate wedding? The restaurants offer private dining rooms that will suit the size of your gathering. If you have members of your party that are avoiding red meat, there are still some toothsome options for them; aside from steaks, you'll find pork chops and half a roasted chicken on the menu, plenty of seafood and shellfish options, and the lavish salads and soups that you expect from a nice steakhouse. Of course, many reviews suggest that you should go straight for the prime rib, provided beef is part of your diet!