AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

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   DAWN

   Des Moines

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Ashton was very attentive and did an excellent job as our wait staff. The restaurant was quiet, tables not crowded together so we could have nice dinner conversations without yelling. The only complaint was in the temperature of the meats ordered. The prime rib was ordered “medium” (pink throughout) but was definitely medium-well and closer to well done. One filet ordered medium-well came out medium-rare. The kitchen corrected the filet, but we didn’t ask for the prime rib to be redone. All in all a good experience; we would go back!
   

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   Jon

   Des Moines

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 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 9 December 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 8 December 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 7 December 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 29 November 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 29 November 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 29 November 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 28 November 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 28 November 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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