Waterfront Seafood Market

Waterfront Seafood Market Voted Best Seafood for over 30 Years. We offer a large variety of fresh seafood for restaurant dining or for cooking in the comfort of your home!
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Not only do we have the freshest Seafood in Des Moines, but year after year our loyal customers vote us the best seafood in town. We fly in our fish straight from the shipping docks from around the country so that you can taste the "fresh". Family owned and operated.

🐟Come join us for dinner and enjoy a little taste of Alaska this Wednesday!We’re bringing in beautiful fresh Halibut, Ki...
09/14/2026

🐟Come join us for dinner and enjoy a little taste of Alaska this Wednesday!

We’re bringing in beautiful fresh Halibut, King Salmon, and Coho Salmon.

Starting at 4:30 PM at both Waterfront locations

09/08/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Special!

Join us Wednesday night for fresh Mahi-Mahi — a mild, slightly sweet fish with a firm, flaky texture.

Available at both Waterfront locations starting at 4:30 PM. Come enjoy it while it lasts!

09/02/2026

Wednesday Night September 2nd is Iceland Night at Waterfront! 🐟

Tonight’s feature highlights three fresh fish from the cold, pristine waters of Iceland:

• Fresh Cod
• Arctic Char
• Wolffish

📍Both locations
⏰ Dinner starts at 4:30

🐟 Wednesday Night Feature — Monkfish!This Wednesday, we’re featuring fresh monkfish, often called the “poor man’s lobste...
08/26/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Feature — Monkfish!

This Wednesday, we’re featuring fresh monkfish, often called the “poor man’s lobster” for its firm, meaty texture and sweet, mild flavor.

A delicious seafood favorite you don’t see every day!

Dinner starts at 4:30 at both locations.
Available while supplies last.

Waterfront Seafood Market is proud to sponsor the Seafood in the Heartland contest at the Iowa State Fair! 🐟🦐Today, we h...
08/21/2026

Waterfront Seafood Market is proud to sponsor the Seafood in the Heartland contest at the Iowa State Fair! 🐟🦐

Today, we had the pleasure of judging some truly delicious seafood appetizers and soups. A big thank you to everyone who entered and shared their creativity and love of seafood with us!

We always enjoy being part of this great State Fair tradition and are already looking forward to next year! 🎡🦞

🦞THIS WEDNESDAY🦞Whole live Maine lobster served with Grimes sweet corn, new potatoes & house-made slaw — $29.95.Dinner s...
08/16/2026

🦞THIS WEDNESDAY🦞

Whole live Maine lobster served with Grimes sweet corn, new potatoes & house-made slaw — $29.95.

Dinner starts at 4:30 at both locations and available while supplies last!

A perfect taste of summer! 🌽🦞

🦞 Lobster Rolls This Saturday! 🦞Come early and make lunch a good one—we have a feeling these won’t last long!⏰ Starting ...
08/13/2026

🦞 Lobster Rolls This Saturday! 🦞
Come early and make lunch a good one—we have a feeling these won’t last long!

⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
📍 West Des Moines only
🦞 Available until they’re gone!

08/10/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Feature — Chilean Sea Bass

This Wednesday, we’re featuring Chilean Sea Bass — prized for its rich, buttery flavor and tender, flaky texture. It’s a customer favorite for a reason!

Our chefs will prepare it as a special dinner feature, available at both Waterfront locations.

🍽️ Dinner starts at 4:30 PM
📍 West Des Moines & Ankeny
🐟 Available while supplies last

Make Wednesday night a seafood night at Waterfront!

07/28/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Feature – Fresh Atlantic Salmon 🐟

Join us Wednesday starting at 4:30 PM at both locations for our dinner feature: Fresh Atlantic Salmon!

Atlantic salmon is prized for its rich, buttery flavor and tender, flaky texture. Naturally high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and an excellent source of protein, it’s a delicious and nutritious favorite that’s perfect for summer.

🐟 Wednesday Night Special 🐟Join us Wednesday evening for Fresh American Red Snapper, one of the Gulf’s most sought-after...
07/21/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Special 🐟

Join us Wednesday evening for Fresh American Red Snapper, one of the Gulf’s most sought-after catches! Mild, flaky, and incredibly fresh, it’s a seasonal favorite you won’t want to miss.

Available at both Waterfront Seafood Market locations starting at 4:30

Fresh seafood. Great flavor. We’ll see you Wednesday!

Address

2900 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+15152235106

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