The very first 801 Chophouse opened in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1993. In the last 33 years, the company has expanded into the 801 Restaurant Group. The company currently operates steakhouse locations in Omaha, NE, Leawood, KS, Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO, and Tysons Corner, VA. In St. Louis, the group also owns 801 Fish and 801 Local. Even with a decades-long history of delicious food and fantastic service, the family-owned 801 Restaurant Group filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 10, 2026, according to USA Today. But it’s not all bad news.
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Per a statement obtained by USA Today, the company wants to restructure debt and reinvigorate its business.
“The companies that own and operate the restaurants are not in bankruptcy and there are no plans or need for them to file bankruptcy. The individual restaurant companies operating successfully are not impacted by the 801 Restaurant Group’s Chapter 11 filing,” the statement reads.
The company recently closed restaurants in Minneapolis and Denver. This reportedly led to financial troubles for the 801 Restaurant Group, as reported by USA Today.
According to the website, 801 Chophouse offers diners a memorable steakhouse experience.
“Unique in-house meat program, serving only aged USDA prime cuts, wet and dry-aged products and select Japanese and domestic Wagyu beef. Complimented by a daily fresh sheet, in-house pastry desserts, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and our award winning wine list,” the company boasts. “We are known for exceeding expectations at the highest level, our professional and personable staff, and our expertise in private dining, including intimate private dining rooms.”Hopefully they can recover from these tough economic times and make the comeback they so desperately desire.
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