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Iowa Beef Steak House

1201 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-1215
515-262-1138
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Ranked #58 of 382 restaurants in Des Moines
Cuisines: Steakhouse
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Sioux City, Iowa
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69 reviews 69 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

While in town, my boyfriend's boss took us out to dinner here. The restaurant's decor reminded me of a small town restaurant. I really wasn't expecting the excellent quality of food. Everything was VERY good. I was full after just the salad bar and bread. Then they brought out my huge 20oz ribeye and baked potato. The steak was amazing,... More

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Zearing, Iowa, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Best steak in des moines! Everything is to die for, i would suggest the new york strip and def get the sauteed mushrooms....best mushrooms i have ever had! Great atmosphere as well!

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Paducah, Kentucky, United States
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Pay absolutely no attention to the outside of this restaurant. Looks kind of run down in a run down area BUT the steaks here are better than anywhere else I have ever eaten. I stop here every time I am remotely near here. The portions are absolutely humongous with the smallest filet being 14 ounces and most 22 ounces or... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We were excited for a good steak lastnight. We were so disappointed. I ordered my steak medium and it was red and bloody. My potato also wasn't done. We waited a very long time for our food so I didn't want to send the steak back. My friend had the teriaki sirloin good flavor but so tough he could hardly... More

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Ankeny, Iowa
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37 reviews 37 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I'm sure this place was amazing prior to them almost closing which is a shame. Ate here with my mother and fiance for a birthday party recently. Portions are huge and they charge you an extra $7 to split a meal -- little crazy in my opinion! Especially since you only get a baked potato and a really sub-par salad... More

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Iowa
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96 reviews 96 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I've eaten here several times over the years, generally like to take my international friends here since servings are huge and quality is good. Tonight I got the 22oz ribeye, and it was the smallest of the group. My steak was cooked correctly, but the whole plate (steak, bread, baked potato) was only warm, not hot at all. Steak was... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Would like to announce that the Iowa Beef Steakhouse is remaining OPEN!! we will not be closing as eariler stated. Come out and see us! There is a For Sale sign in the Front that will remain out. The owner of the building is wanting to sale the building but out Lease is Locked in and any Sales Agreement would... More

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Johnston
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34 reviews 34 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Wonderful flavor, Great portions. Fresh salad bar. Will return to this great resturant. Ouch I understand that they are closing the doors in January. They will be missed

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

well iowa beef steak house is 100% iowa beef there is no doubt i love steak and these guys know how to cook it

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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
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58 reviews 58 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

So maybe I'm being a bit unfair, but the quality of the meat here is a little below average for Iowa.

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