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.

07/07/2026

🦀 Wednesday Night Special 🦀

This week’s feature is Alaskan Snow Crab—sweet, delicate, and one of the true treasures of the cold northern waters.

Join us at both Waterfront Seafood Market locations starting at 4:30 PM for a midweek seafood treat that’s always a customer favorite.

📍 West Des Moines & Ankeny
🕟 Dinner starts at 4:30 PM

Come crack some crab and enjoy a little taste of Alaska right here in Iowa!

Just a friendly reminder that both Waterfront Seafood Market locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4th so our team ...
07/02/2026

Just a friendly reminder that both Waterfront Seafood Market locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4th so our team can celebrate the holiday with their family and friends.
From all of us at Waterfront Seafood Market, we hope you have a safe, fun-filled holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

🦀 Wednesday Night Special 🦀

Join us tonight Wednesday, July 1st starting at 4:30 PM at both locations for fresh Soft Shell Crabs from Crisfield, Maryland.

Soft shell crab season is short, and we’ve had so many guests asking when they’d return. Now’s your chance to enjoy this seasonal favorite while it’s here! Fresh, delicate, and packed with sweet crab flavor, these are a true taste of the Chesapeake.
We can’t wait to see you!

06/26/2026

🦀 Wednesday Night Special 🦀

Join us Wednesday, July 1st starting at 4:30 PM at both locations for fresh Soft Shell Crabs from Crisfield, Maryland.

Soft shell crab season is short, and we’ve had so many guests asking when they’d return. Now’s your chance to enjoy this seasonal favorite while it’s here! Fresh, delicate, and packed with sweet crab flavor, these are a true taste of the Chesapeake.
We can’t wait to see you!

06/23/2026

🎣 Wednesday Night Special – Starts at 4:30 PM at Both Locations!

This week we’re featuring fresh Canadian Walleye from the waters of Lake Erie!

Enjoy it our popular Shore Lunch Style—lightly breaded and pan-fried to golden perfection, just like the classic fish camps along the Great Lakes. Prefer something different? We’ll also have a couple of other preparation options available.

Fresh, flaky, and mild, Canadian Walleye is considered one of the finest freshwater fish in North America, and it’s only available while supplies last.

06/15/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Feature 🐟

Join us Wednesday starting at 4:30 PM at both locations for a true seasonal favorite: Fresh troll-caught Alaskan King Salmon.

Known for its rich, buttery flavor and exceptional texture, troll-caught king salmon is individually harvested using traditional hook-and-line methods, allowing each fish to be carefully handled for premium quality. This sustainable fishing method produces some of the finest wild salmon available.

✨We found the pot of gold… and it’s filled with fresh seafood!This beautiful rainbow appeared over Waterfront Seafood Ma...
06/11/2026

✨We found the pot of gold… and it’s filled with fresh seafood!

This beautiful rainbow appeared over Waterfront Seafood Market after the rain tonight, and we couldn’t resist sharing it. While we didn’t find a chest of gold coins, we’d say fresh fish, oysters, sushi, and great company are a pretty good treasure. 🐟✨

06/09/2026

Wednesday Night Feature –
Fresh Parrotfish

This Wednesday, we’re featuring fresh parrotfish for dinner at both locations, starting at 4:30 PM.

Parrotfish are known for their beautiful colors and play an important role in maintaining healthy coral reefs by grazing on algae. Their mild, sweet flavor and firm, flaky texture make them a favorite among seafood lovers looking to try something a little different.

Join us for this limited fresh catch while supplies last!

Dinner begins at 4:30 PM at both locations. 🐟🌊

06/02/2026

🌊Treat yourself to the best of the Atlantic this Wednesday night!
Our kitchen is featuring Fresh North Atlantic Sea Scallops, prized for their delicate texture and sweet flavor. Dinner begins at 4:30 PM at both our West Des Moines and Ankeny locations.
Pairs perfectly with a crisp white wine and great company.

05/28/2026

🚧 Heads up, Waterfront family! 🚧Our internet and phone service provider is doing some quick upgrades in the area today, Thursday, May 28th so our phone lines will be down for most of the lunch hour and afternoon. The good news: We are still OPEN regular hours! 🍱🍤Come on in and see us. Thanks for your patience while we’re "off the grid" for a bit!

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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