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    801 Chophouse, Restaurant in Clayton
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    Wine Spectator 2026

    801 Chophouse

    Clayton business district, Clayton

    Restaurant in Clayton, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Business Casual

    Why go

    Book 801 Chophouse for a polished Clayton steakhouse dinner when the occasion calls for USDA Prime beef, seafood options, a formal room, a serious wine program. It is a better fit for celebrations, business dinners, dressed-up date nights than for a casual weeknight steak. The 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition helps justify the spend for wine-focused tables.

    About 801 Chophouse

    Should you book 801 Chophouse in Clayton? Yes, if the brief is a fine dining American steakhouse meal with a business-casual dress code and a higher expected spend. The price point is about $90 per person, so it works best as a deliberate dinner rather than a casual low-cost stop. It is open for evening service daily: 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–9 PM Sunday.

    The clearest reason to choose 801 Chophouse is the steakhouse focus. Signature dishes include USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak, oysters Rockefeller, bone marrow, tuna tartare. That makes the restaurant a direct fit for diners who want a classic American steakhouse meal in Clayton, especially when the group is comfortable dressing business casual and spending at the premium end.

    Prime beef is the reason to go

    The strongest way to read the menu is through its steakhouse anchors. Start with oysters Rockefeller, bone marrow, or tuna tartare if the table wants a richer opening, then move toward USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, or Wagyu steak for the main event. Those are the dishes that best match the venue’s fine dining American steakhouse identity.

    For mains, the decision should stay close to the beef. The listed signatures point toward USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak, so first-time diners should make the steakhouse classics the center of the meal unless they already know they want something else. At about $90 per person, the spend makes the most sense when the order reflects the restaurant’s core strengths.

    Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition for 2026 is also part of the profile. That makes 801 Chophouse a stronger fit for diners who care about a steakhouse dinner with confirmed wine recognition.

    Who this works for, who should skip it

    Book it for a dressier steakhouse dinner in Clayton, especially if the group wants fine dining American steakhouse fare and is comfortable with a business-casual setting. The signatures are familiar steakhouse luxury cues: USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak, oysters Rockefeller, bone marrow, tuna tartare.

    Skip it if the priority is a low-cost meal, lunch, or a casual steak stop. The published hours begin at 4 PM daily, the price point is about $90 per person. The better read is simple: 801 Chophouse is a premium Clayton steakhouse for dinner, not an all-day or budget-oriented option.

    Use it as the anchor for a Clayton dining plan

    For readers comparing across the area, start with Clayton dining generally, then narrow by mood. 801 Chophouse is the fine dining American steakhouse option here, with a business-casual dress code, evening hours, a verified $90 per person price point. Other Clayton dining rooms may make more sense when the night calls for something less formal or less steak-focused. For planning beyond dinner, use our full Clayton hotels guide, our full Clayton bars guide, our full Clayton wineries guide, our full Clayton experiences guide.

    If browsing beyond Clayton, compare by occasion rather than by trying to match specific restaurant formats. 801 Chophouse is best understood on its facts: fine dining American steakhouse cuisine, dinner hours, business-casual dress, a $90 per person price point, signature dishes led by USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak.

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    Planning details

    Location
    137 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105
    Website
    801chophouse.com
    Phone
    (314) 875-9900
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Upscale, lavish steakhouse with sleek, sophisticated design, soaring space, and an impressive oval bar; combines intimate 1920s New York steakhouse feel with a vibrant downtown Clayton business-district atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedRomantic

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Private DiningWine CellarHotel Restaurant

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair AccessibleAccessible Parking

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Business Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • USDA Prime ribeye
    • filet mignon
    • Wagyu steak
    • oysters Rockefeller
    • bone marrow
    • tuna tartare
    Planning details

    Location

    137 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105 · Directions

    (314) 875-9900

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about 801 Chophouse?

    Go in expecting a fine dining American steakhouse in Clayton, not a casual grill. The bill sits around $90 per person, dinner runs nightly, business casual is the dress code. The venue also has Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition for 2026.

    Is 801 Chophouse worth the price?

    Yes, if you want a premium steakhouse dinner in Clayton and are fine with a $90 per person spend. The value is strongest if you are going for the signatures, including USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak, oysters Rockefeller, bone marrow, tuna tartare.

    What should I order at 801 Chophouse?

    Focus on the steakhouse signatures: USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak, oysters Rockefeller, bone marrow, tuna tartare. Those dishes best reflect the restaurant’s fine dining American steakhouse identity.

    How far ahead should I book 801 Chophouse?

    If the dinner is important, plan around the confirmed evening hours: 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–9 PM Sunday.

    Is lunch or dinner better at 801 Chophouse?

    Dinner is the option. Hours begin at 4 PM daily.

    Is 801 Chophouse good for a special occasion?

    It can be a strong fit if the occasion calls for a business-casual fine dining American steakhouse in Clayton. The profile includes a $90 per person price point, dinner hours, signature dishes such as USDA Prime ribeye, filet mignon, Wagyu steak, oysters Rockefeller, bone marrow, tuna tartare.