Waterfront Seafood Market – Seafood
Waterfront Seafood Market captures the salt-kissed essence of the coast, where the briny aroma of freshly shucked oysters and the lively energy of a bustling dockside market invite guests to linger. The experience centers on the ocean’s purest flavors, from chilled mounds of peel-and-eat shrimp to the indulgent warmth of golden-seared crab cakes and smoky, bacon-wrapped scallops. It is a vibrant maritime sanctuary where every bite feels like a seaside getaway, celebrating the simple, timeless joy of impeccably fresh seafood.
2900, University Avenue, West Des Moines, 50266 +15152235106 https://waterfrontseafoodmarket.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $3.95: Fresh shell oysters from Delaware Bay Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $16.95: Atlantic salmon brined with herbs and spices, pecan and cherry wood smoked, horseradish sauce, crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel and Eat Shrimp (1/4 lb) - $7.95: Medium cooked Gulf Shrimp, chilled, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $11.95: Large Wild Gulf Shrimp, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herring in Wine Sauce - $8.95: Herring, wine sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Shooter - $3.95: Fresh oyster Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Prince Edward Island Blue Mussels - $14.95: 1 lb mussels steamed in wine, garlic, butter, herbs, spices Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops - $24.95: Large Maine Scallops, bacon, honey mustard or drawn butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $16.95: 4 oysters topped with spinach, hollandaise sauce, broiled Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $14.95: 2 cakes, Blue Crab lump meat, Old Bay Seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $15.95: Hand-battered, coconut flakes, sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- New England Clam Chowder (Cup) - $6.95: Clams, cream, potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Seafood Gumbo (Cup) - $6.95: Fresh seafood, andouille sausage, vegetables, rice, Creole broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Stew - $21.95: Made to order oysters in cream base Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Atlantic Salmon - $23.95: Grilled, baked, or blackened Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halibut: Grilled, baked, sautéed or batter fried Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maryland Style Crab Cakes - $25.95: Lump crab meat, Old Bay Seasonings, green peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $42.95: 8 oz center cut from the loin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Alaskan Style Salmon - $24.95: Fresh salmon, cracked peppercorns, honey, grilled Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- California Roll - $6.95: Crab, Avocado, Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.95: Tuna, Chili Paste, Rice Powder, Scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $20: Shrimp Tempura, Crab, Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Flying Fish Roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Millstream Bottled Root Beer - $3.95: Bottled root beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Perrier - $3.5: Sparkling water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $2.95: Freshly brewed
Sides
- Baked Potato - $2.95: Whole baked potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Pilaf - $2.5: Seasoned rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
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