Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Premier Seafood Destination in West Des Moines
Since 1984, Waterfront Seafood Market has been a family-owned destination for premium seafood in West Des Moines. Our journey began with a fresh fish market that evolved into a full-service restaurant, sushi bar, and oyster bar, driven by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We source directly from trusted suppliers to ensure the freshest catch, with on-site butchering to preserve peak freshness. Our knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance on cooking techniques, seasonings, and storage, empowering customers to prepare seafood confidently at home.We maintain rigorous quality standards, refusing to serve any product we wouldn't proudly offer to our own families. Our dedication to sustainability ensures responsible sourcing from dock to plate, while our in-house selection of spices and kitchen tools enhances the home cooking experience. With two Iowa locations, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for seafood excellence.
Services
Seafood Market
Sushi Bar
Oyster Bar
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Catering Services
Recipe Consultations
Kitchen Tools Sales
Gift Certificates
Private Events
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1984 with generational seafood expertise
- Direct sourcing from trusted national fisheries
- On-site butchering to maintain peak freshness
- Sustainable practices from boat to dining table
- Expert staff for cooking guidance and kitchen tools
Services
Seafood Market
Our full-service seafood market offers the freshest fish and shellfish sourced directly from trusted national fisheries. Every product undergoes rigorous quality checks before reaching our display cases. Our knowledgeable staff provides expert advice on preparation, storage, and pairing recommendations for all purchases.
Sushi Bar
Experience authentic sushi preparation with premium-grade fish cut fresh daily. Our skilled chefs craft traditional and contemporary rolls using sustainably sourced tuna, salmon, and specialty seafood. The intimate sushi bar setting offers front-row views of our chefs' meticulous preparation techniques.
Oyster Bar
Our oyster bar features a rotating selection of East and West Coast oysters shucked to order. We maintain strict freshness standards with oysters arriving daily from trusted growers. Complimentary horseradish, mignonette, and lemon wedges enhance the natural brininess of each serving.
Dinner Menu
Our dinner menu showcases seasonal seafood specialties prepared using time-tested cooking methods. Dishes feature house-made sauces, locally sourced produce, and premium cuts of fish and shellfish. The menu rotates weekly to highlight the freshest available ingredients from our suppliers.
Recipe Consultations
Our trained seafood experts provide personalized cooking guidance for home preparation. We offer recommendations on seasoning pairings, cooking techniques, and storage methods to maintain freshness. Customers receive complimentary recipe cards with select purchases.
Questions
What makes your seafood different from grocery store fish?
We source directly from trusted fisheries and maintain full control from catch to customer. Our on-site butchering ensures peak freshness, and we reject any product that doesn't meet our strict quality standards.
Do you offer cooking instructions for purchased seafood?
Yes, our trained staff provides free cooking guidance with every purchase. We offer recipe suggestions, seasoning pairings, and preparation techniques tailored to each specific type of fish or shellfish.
Are your seafood sources sustainable?
Sustainability is our priority. We partner exclusively with responsible fisheries that follow sustainable harvesting practices to protect marine ecosystems for future generations.
What specialty seafood items do you typically carry?
Our inventory includes halibut, flounder, tuna, swordfish, salmon, sea scallops, oysters, mussels, clams, and Gulf shrimp. Availability varies weekly based on seasonal catches and quality assessments.
Do you have kitchen tools and seasonings available?
Yes, we offer a curated selection of seafood-specific cooking tools and premium seasonings to enhance your home seafood preparation experience.
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