Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Trostel's Greenbriar, Prime and Providence and Old West, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for steak in Des Moines. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional steak.
Des Moines's Premier Steak Destinations
Des Moines boasts a premier dining scene where the tradition of the American steakhouse meets modern culinary flair. This curated collection showcases the city's finest destinations for a perfect cut, ranging from the upscale elegance of 801 Chophouse and Prime and Providence to the inviting charm of Maxie's Supper Club and Star Bar. Diners can enjoy a diverse spectrum of experiences including refined Italian dishes at Alba Restaurant, fresh seafood, and classic American comfort. Whether you are seeking a sophisticated night out or a relaxed neighborhood meal, these local favorites represent the very best of Des Moines.
12 restaurants in Best Steak in Des Moines | Top Spots
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: Steakhouse.
- Prime and Providence: Steakhouse.
- Old West: American.
- Star Bar: American.
- Maxie's Supper Club: Seafood.
- Truman's KC Pizza Tavern: Italian.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Alba Restaurant: Italian.
- 801 Chophouse: Steakhouse.
- Fire Creek: Steakhouse.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
