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801 Chophouse at the Paxton
USDA Prime steakhouse inside the historic Paxton Hotel, dry-aging beef in-house and holding a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2015.
What stands out
USDA Prime and dry-aged beef executed with precision — filet and prime rib singled out repeatedly across platforms as the best in Omaha
Good to know
Premium pricing is the universal caveat — $300+ for two before tip is consistently flagged as the barrier, though most reviewers consider it fair for the quality
- Fine dining
- Steakhouse
- American
- Good for groups
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- Happy hour listed
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
- Private dining / events
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Omaha readLocation on this page1403 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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- Mon
- 4–10pm
- Tue
- 4–10pm
- Wed
- 4–10pm
- Thu
- 4–10pm
- Fri
- 4–10pm
- Sat
- 4–10pm
- Sun
- 4–9pm
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Complimentary valet
The venue lists complimentary valet service Tuesday–Saturday.
Venue source · checked Jul 28, 2026Private dining options
The venue lists semi-private rooms for 10–18 guests, a fully private Wine Room for up to 40, and full-restaurant events up to 225.
Venue source · checked Jul 28, 2026
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- Fine dining
- Steakhouse
- American
- Good for groups
+5 more useful filters
- Happy hour listed
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
- Takes reservations
- Private dining / events
2 source-backed details2 of 9 useful labels have their own dated link · listing checked Jul 28, 2026
Each link supports only the detail beside it. Menus, policies, and setups can still change, so confirm anything important before visiting.
- Happy hour listedVenue source · checked Jul 1, 2026
- Private dining / eventsVenue source · checked Jul 28, 2026
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The Omaha read
Why people go
- USDA Prime and dry-aged beef executed with precision — filet and prime rib singled out repeatedly across platforms as the best in Omaha
- Atmosphere channels a 1920s New York chophouse: rich wood paneling, leather booths, dramatic lighting rated near-perfect on atmosphere subcategories
Good to know
- Premium pricing is the universal caveat — $300+ for two before tip is consistently flagged as the barrier, though most reviewers consider it fair for the quality
Sources + full snapshot3 sources
Across Google, OpenTable, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and two dedicated Flatwater Free Press critic reviews, 801 Chophouse at the Paxton is Omaha's consensus anchor for classic upscale steakhouse dining — the beef program, service, and room are universally strong, with price being the only consistent objection. It ranks at or near the top of every Omaha steakhouse list but faces a serious challenger in Committee Chophouse in the most recent head-to-head critical comparison.
More reasons mentioned
- GreenCoat service culture earns consistent top marks — attentive, knowledgeable staff cited on TripAdvisor, OpenTable, and in press
- Classic steakhouse sides delivered at high level — loaded baked potato and lobster corn chowder praised across review platforms
More notes
- Onion rings underperformed in the Flatwater Free Press head-to-head steakhouse review (1/5), and wine list markup draws occasional criticism
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On the record · what we found
- Wine Spectator — Best of Award of Excellence, awarded annually since 2015; 500-bottle list with 1,835 total selections.
- Sarah Baker Hansen (food writer) — June 2025 review: bone-in filet and chocolate soufflé rated 5/5; meal for two exceeded $300; beef dry-aged in-house 28+ days from Nebraska's Morgan Ranch.
- Flatwater Free Press (Sarah Baker Hansen, June 2025) — Full critical review in a 10-steakhouse Omaha series: rated the filet the most tender in the series, praised the shrimp cocktail and house soufflé; ranked 801 second overall (3.7 out of 5) behind Committee Chophouse. Beef is dry-aged in-house a minimum of 28 days.
- Flatwater Free Press — Omaha steakhouse rankings piece — In the series conclusion ranking all ten Omaha steakhouses, 801 Chophouse tied for second place overall, finishing just behind Committee Chophouse (4.6 score) with a 3.7; strongest in filet and sides categories.
- Omaha World-Herald / Omaha.com (cited 2021) — Omaha World-Herald noted 801 Chophouse's Omaha following was so strong that the 801 Restaurant Group chose Omaha as the launch city for the first 801 Grill concept in the country.
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Listing checked Jul 28, 2026
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- Food8.8
- Value6.2
- Vibe8.3
- Service8.7
- Quiet6.3
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