What You'll Get
Without steak, most Americans wouldn’t be able to justify owning such terrifyingly sharp steak knives, much less an entire rack of steak guns. Today's Groupon gives you a chance to use them: for $40, you get $80 worth of steakhouse fare and drinks at 801 Chophouse, located in downtown Kansas City's Power and Light District.
A den of classic decadence, 801 Chophouse serves up the gastronomic soul mates of surf 'n' turf paired with fine wines. The menu’s edible expeditions begin with pancetta-wrapped scallops bundled up in a roasted-red-pepper glaze ($13.95) and the chop salad ($8.95), a palate-cleansing concoction tossed with myriad veggies––including carrots, red onion, radishes, asparagus, and avocado showered in green-goddess dressing. The 12-ounce filet mignon ($39.95), flavored with a dab of béarnaise sauce ($2.95), packs enough bicep-building protein to help patrons hoist a decorative anchor into a tree-house apartment. Peruse the seafood selections, including the live Maine lobster ($27.95/lb.), which is bloated with crab-meat stuffing, and the pan-seared Atlantic salmon ($25.95), shrouded in a sherry gastrique and served with roasted butternut squash, brussels sprout, and shiitake mushrooms. 801 Chophouse dishes up a parade of sides, including sautéed french green beans, caramelized baby carrots ($9.95 each), sautéed spinach, and creamed corn ($8.95 each). The signature dessert, the Grand Marnier soufflé, satiates sweet fangs with chocolate, raspberry compote, and vanilla anglaise.
Patrons can sip on a robust fermentation from 801's wine list, such as the bold Chateau Smith cabernet sauvignon ($10/glass) or the crisp Sonoma Cutrer chardonnay ($12/glass) as they take in 801 Chophouse’s 1920s steakhouse décor. The sumptuous cherry-wood furnishings, white tablecloths, and high ceilings accented with dramatic lights make it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or simply a reprieve from your overworked oven and passive-aggressive microwave.
Reviews
13 Yelpers give 801 Chophouse a 3.5-star average. OpenTable reviewers give it a 4.4-star average and five TripAdvisors give it a 3.5 owl-eye average:
- Absolutely one of the best steaks I have ever had.. – OpenTable diner on 2/8/11
- Great food!!!! I've been to great restaurants and if you like filet, this place delivers. – Rez M., Yelp, 5/6/10
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires May 16, 2011. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. Reservation required. Dine-in only. Must purchase 1 food item. Valid toward alcohol. Not valid for Sunday Prix Fixe menu or lobster specials. Must use in 1 visit. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About 801 Chophouse
801 Chophouse, known for their big USDA prime steaks and big wine, establishes itself as a special-occasion restaurant. There are the white tablecloths, racks of wine tended by a certified sommelier, and, of course, the chops and steaks, all USDA Prime. On the other hand, it's quite conceivable that someone might gladly eat at 801 Chophouse every week and for any occasion including private luncheons and cocktail parties—the menu, drink selection, and Wine Spectator-awarded wine list could accommodate months of exploration, and an ever-changing "fresh sheet" overflows with the jet-fresh seafood selections of the day.
On any given night, the wait staff moves across wooden floors beneath high ceilings and 1920s-inspired decor, trays loaded with nine creative potato preparations, filet mignon, and dry-aged pork chops. Meanwhile, the cattle of a pastoral mural gaze out over the dining room's cherry-wood finishes, waiting patiently to graze on uneaten garnishes.
Free complimentary valet parking.