“ I think what makes a good steakhouse a GREAT steak house is the atmosphere, white tablecloths, high spirited staff and prices that cause heart failure. This is why the 801 Chop House is my #1. I went with my parents and girlfriend on my birthday. Someone pointed out to me that my name and b-day was printed out on the menus. AWESOME! The waiter asked how I want my steak prepared and I said medium well and w/o hesitation he snapped, "nope". If you don't see why that is funny well it's like going to one of these places and asking for ketchup on your steak. Ain't happening. We had the best time. I am not rich and I think it cost around $500 for 4 of us ($100 tip) so this is a once-a- year event for me so you have to go all out. Invite the most important people in your life, ask a pretty girl to join, get all dressed up and boozey filling up every inch of the place with smiles and laughter. It is special. It is important to make special memories. The world we live in that we all struggle with in our jobs, relationships, finances whatever isn't welcome inside this establishment and for a few hours nothing exists outside those walls. ”

“ I came in with a group of 10, and we had reserved a small private room, which worked great for us. Our server was a long time back, and did a fantastic job, taking care of us. When I asked if there was an espresso martini on the menu, she said they can come up with one, and four of us ordered this and absolutely loved it! I am personally not a fan of high price steakhouses, as I'm not a huge steak connoisseur and can't justify the price take. This meal was good, but in my mind was not near worth the price tag that came along with it. I enjoyed the Spencer, which came with one piece of shrimp, and one scallop -- this was my favorite part by far! Steak was cooked pretty well, one perfectly medium rare, and the other about medium, when I ordered medium rare for my steak. The sides all tasted great, mac & cheese and creamed corn for our favorites. The absolute best taste, which was a worthwhile value in my mind was the cheesecake we got for dessert! This was fantastic, although I wouldn't come back for a stake meal here, I would definitely stop in for dessert and maybe a drink. Unfortunately, our server did overcharge us, as we tried to make things easier on her by paying with one ticket, and analyzing this the next morning at home. We were supposed to get a free dessert for the event we were celebrating, and this was charged on the ticket. There were other minor discrepancies. Not a huge deal, but I would recommend taking a look at your ticket before you cash out here. ”

“ Amazing steaks and amazing service. I came on a Tuesday evening with 3 co-workers. There was plenty of seating available, but I heard it gets packed on the weekends. The dining room is large, with velvet booths and private rooms. The menu ranges from apps, meats, entrees, toppers, sides and dessert. They also bring fresh bread to start. I ordered a Ribeye medium on its own. It had great marbleization and fantastic flavor. The sides were incredible as well. Highly recommend the brocollini, mashed potatoes and the Brussel sprouts. The four of us were too full to finish our steaks and sides. The menu is on the pricey side, but can be worth is for a work meal or a nice night out. ”

“ This was my first time at 801. We were overall pleased with our experience & food, just not as impressive as other steak restaurants in Omaha. It also is much pricier than others which is the explanation for the 4 stars. Brussels sprouts were below average. Asparagus was good. Steak was good, not great. If you don't get sauce, there isn't much flavor. We were told the mashed potatoes would be plenty for the 4 of us but we had to ration. Should've got 2. The dessert was AWESOME though. Wine list was also great. Was not super busy when we were there so service was good. The vibes are nice. ”

“ A fantastic steak restaurant in a city full of great steak restaurants. Pricey, but better than anything I've had in Omaha. While you can go in shorts and a polo, we dressed up (suit for me, dress for my bride) and were not out of place. This is fine dining but not pretentious. Decor: This is not your 1970s restaurant that is dark and outdated. A beautiful interior that is comfortable and romantic. Entrance: Enter through the Paxton hotel doors. The 801 Tap Room is on the corner and is not the restaurant. Seeing us all dressed up, the Tap Room hostess showed us where the entrance was. (Durectly behind valet booth.) Drinks: An incredible selection of whisky, whiskey, and rye. Great Old Fashions. We did not try their beers or wines. The table next to us ordered an espresso martini, which looked interesting. Prices here were reasonable. (A+) First course: I ordered the lobster corn chowder, and it was the creamiest and tastiest soup I've had in a long time. My wife ordered the chophouse salad and raved about it. (A) Steaks: I ordered the 16oz ribeye, and she ordered a filet. Both came out perfectly cooked, well marbled, and was THE best steak I've had in Omaha. They offer Wagyu sreak at $34 per ounce with a 4 ounce minimum. We did not splurge that much. (A) Sides: Sides are family-style, large, and expensive. They were good. Not knowing they were so big, I got a loaded baked potato, and she got garlic mashed. I wisk we'd mixed it up. (B) Service: Service was generally good. It seemed better at other tables, but for some reason, the manager assigned our table to the bartender, which made the service slow. (C) Price: This is the reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. Our dinner here cost 2x as much as a similar (but inferior) meal at our other steak houses in Omaha charge. With tip and 2 drinks, it was over $300. I was a little surprised, but since we were celebrating, I was not doing math as we ordered. :) A fantastic experience, but one we'll likely reserve for our next big anniversary or major life event. ”

“ The best steakhouse I have been to in a while! I found this place while traveling to the area for work and it did not disappoint! I had the best ribeye I've ever had and the bartender who served me was very friendly. A very cool place to go to! The bar was beautiful and has a huge wall of Ryes and Whiskeys. ”

“ Located on the outskirts of Old Market, the historical Paxton building hosts this steakhouse. Reservations are highly recommended, and you will get seated quickly. I enjoyed the salad and sourdough bread. The steak was aged well, but the scallops were on the salty side. Rhurbarb pie slices are homemade there, and the tadte is very succinct. Parking is easily found on the streets. Overall, it is a good selection for a Chophouse in Omaha, the steak capital of the country. ”

“ My mom loves 801, so we went for a nice dinner while we were in town. It was a nice restaurant and felt like a traditional steakhouse. The service was good, and the food was good, but I do feel like overall, it's overpriced. My favorite was the lobster mac n cheese, while my husband loved the au gratin potatoes. We grabbed a drink at the bar prior to our reservation during happy hour, and I will say that the grapefruit drink was SO good. I don't like grapefruit and I loved it. ”

“ My colleagues and I were in town this past weekend for a conference and were looking for a nice steakhouse to celebrate after the event. This place was excellent! Everything we hoped for. From the jumbo shrimp cocktail, to the filet mignon and broccolini to the GIANT cheesecake slice for dessert, we were in heaven. They put us in a small alcove to the left of the main bar which was quieter and much appreciated. We also had a tv across from our table which was a nice touch given that March madness finals were going on. While this place is certainly pretty high dollar for dinner, if budget is not a concern, then I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice evening in Omaha. ”