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Waterfront Seafood Market
2900 University Ave Ste A4des
Des Moines, IA 50311
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Dinner Menu
To Go Soups & Salads
New England Clam Chowder
Voted Best Soup in Des Moines
- Pt. $5.95
- Qt. $10.75
- Gal. $39.95
Creole Seafood Gumbo
Fresh Seafood, Andouille Sausage, Vegetables and Rice in a Creole Broth
- Pt. $5.95
- Qt. $10.75
- Gal. $39.95
Tuna Salad
- 1/2 Lb. $3.50
- 1 Lb. $7.00
Seafood Supreme Salad
- 1/2 Lb. $4.00
- 1 Lb. $8.00
Salmon Pasta Salad
- 1/2 Lb. $3.75
- 1 Lb. $7.50
Cole Slaw
- 1/2 Lb. $1.65
- 1 Lb. $3.00
To Go By The Pound
Excellent for Picnics, Parties, Office or just for the family at home. All items are lightly breaded or batter fried, With Cocktail or Tartar Sauce
Fish
Cold Water Cod Batter Fried
- 1/2 Lb. $6.50
- 1 Lb. $12.95
Halibut Strips
White Fish from the Cold Waters of Alaska
- 1/2 Lb. $18.00
- 1 Lb. $36.00
Catfish
Fresh, Carolina
- 1/2 Lb. $6.50
- 1 Lb. $12.75
Shrimp
Large Fantail Fried Golden Brown
- 1/2 Lb. $7.50
- 1 Lb. $13.95
Rock Shrimp
Sweet Lobster-Like Flavor
- 1/2 Lb. $8.75
- 1 Lb. $17.50
Clam Strips
Atlantic Coast
- 1/2 Lb. $4.25
- 1 Lb. $6.95
Oysters
Fresh East Coast - not breaded until ordered
- 1/2 Lb. $12.95
- 1 Lb. $25.95
Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon
- 1/2 Lb. $11.25
- 1 Lb. $22.50
Cold Appetizers
Oysters on the Half Shell
when in season
- Each $1.90
- 1/2 dozen $9.50
Kosher Smoked Salmon
$8.95
Northwest style smoked salmon with choice of cucumber dill or horseradish sauce on the side
Steamed Peel and Eat Shrimp
Served chilled with our cocktail sauce on the side
- 1/4 Lb. $4.95
- 1/2 Lb. $8.95
- 1 Lb. bucket $16.95
Shrimp Cocktail
$8.95
Large fantail shrimp served with our cocktail sauce on the side
Herring in Wine Sauce
$3.95Hot Appetizers
Prince Edward Island Blue Mussels
Mussels are steamed in wine, garlic and butter with special herbs and spices and served with Sourdough or French Bread
- 1/2 Lb. $5.95
- 1 Lb. $8.95
East Coast Littleneck Clams
- 8 ct. $7.50
- 16 ct. $14.95
Oysters Rockefeller (4)
$8.75
Broiled with Spinach and Hollandaise Sauce
Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi
$14.95
For those of us who enjoy Raw Tuna, served with Wasabi and Soy
Breaded Clam Strips (8 oz)
$5.50
Fried Golden Brown
Glazed Mushrooms
$7.50
Waterfront’s own recipe
Garlic Bread
- $2.95
- With Cheese $3.95
Fried Oysters
$10.95
Fresh, lightly breaded – pan or deep fried
Crab Cakes (2)
$8.95
Homemade with Blue Crab lump meat and Old Bay Seasoning
Fried Rock Shrimp
$8.95
Tastes more like lobster than shrimp
Cajun Barbecue Shrimp
$8.95
Tangy & tasty - Waterfront favorite
Coconut Shrimp
$8.95
Served with sweet & sour or cocktail sauce
Shrimp Key Largo
$8.95
Large shrimp wrapped in bacon with a spicy Jamaican sauce
Fried Calamari Strips
$7.95
Served with our homemade marinara sauce on the side
Soups
Sushi Available - Ask Your Server
New England Clam Chowder
Voted best soup in Des Moines
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $5.95
Creole Seafood Gumbo
Fresh Seafood, Andouille Sausage, vegetables and rice in a Creole broth
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $5.95
Oyster Stew
made to order
- Bowl $10.95
Salads
Served with French or Sourdough Bread Diet Dressing upon request
Grilled Salmon
$13.95
Over a bed of lettuce, choice of dressing
Grilled Shrimp
$12.95
Over a bed of lettuce, choice of dressing
Shrimp Salad
$8.95
Tender Gulf Shrimp served chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce with sliced egg and tomato
Seafood Supreme
$8.95
A medley of crab, shrimp and vegetables prepared in its own dressing
Salmon Pasta Salad
$8.75
Made from fresh Salmon – a house favorite
Tuna Salad
$7.95
Served on a bed of lettuce
Garden Salad
$4.25
House Salad with choice of dressing
Fried Specialties
We fry with cholesterol free oil. Served in a basket with French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries, and Cole Slaw, also Tartar or Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges on the side Any Substitution Subject to Extra Charge
Fish and Chips Basket
$11.95
Fresh Cold Water Cod batter fried
Walleye Strip Basket
$18.95
Canadian
Large Shrimp Basket
$10.50
Fried golden brown
Rock Shrimp Basket
$15.95
Sweet lobster-like flavor
Clam Basket (8 oz.)
$7.95
Tasty fried Clam Strips
Oyster Basket
$18.95
Fresh, lightly breaded and deep fried
Catfish Strip Basket
$11.95
Fresh farm raised, fried in cornmeal
Halibut Strip Basket
$19.95
From the cold waters of Alaska, batter fried
Salmon Strip Basket
$16.95
Fresh Atlantic Salmon
Sandwiches
Served on a Kaiser Roll, Wheat Bread or Sourdough with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar Sauce or Cucumber Dill Sauce. Choice of Cole Slaw, French Fried Potatoes or Sweet Potato Fries. All Sandwiches are Grilled (except Cod). If another species of fish is desired, please ask your server
Salmon Burger
$8.95Salmon
$9.95Halibut
$14.95North Atlantic Cod
$7.95
Fried only. Topped w/your choice of cheese
Chicken Breast
$8.95Po - Boy Sandwiches
These delicious sandwiches are a tradition from the Old South. Served on French Roll with Lettuce, Tomato, Cocktail, and Tartar Sauce. Choice of Cole Slaw, French Fried Potatoes or Sweet Potato Fries. Fried unless requested otherwise
Oyster (Delaware Bay)
$12.95Rock Shrimp (Sweet)
$11.95Gulf Shrimp (Texas)
$9.95Scallops (Sweet Bay)
$9.95Sea Scallops
$11.95Catfish (Carolina)
$8.95Andouille Sausage (Louisiana)
$7.95Market Entrees
All Entrees include your choice of two side dishes: Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, French Fried Potatoes, Sweet Potato Fries, Rice Pilaf, Garden Salad, Cole Slaw, or Steamed Vegetables. Served with French or Sourdough Bread. A small Cup of Soup may be substituted for one side item. Add to any entree: Half pound King Crab, 4 oz. Lobster Tail, 4 oz. Shrimp prepared your way or 4 oz. Scallops. Ask your server
Catfish
$14.95
Whole catfish lightly breaded with our cornmeal breading and fried. Boneless filet can be grilled, pan fried, blackened or deep fried
Halibut
Grilled, baked, sauteed or batter fried. light cut 4/5 oz. portion is available, which is perfect for those heart healthy and weight watching conscious customers
- Light Cut $23.95
- Regular $26.95
Mahi Mahi
Grilled, sauteed or blackened. light cut 4/5 oz. portion is available, which is perfect for those heart healthy and weight watching conscious customers
- Light Cut $18.95
- Regular $21.95
Orange Roughy
$20.95
Grilled, baked or pan fried
Oysters
$21.95
Fresh, lightly breaded – pan or deep fried
Rainbow Throut
$18.95
Grilled or pan fried
Rock Shrimp
$19.95
Steamed, grilled, sauteed or deep fried
Atlantic Salmon
Grilled, baked, or blackened. light cut 4/5 oz. portion is available, which is perfect for those heart healthy and weight watching conscious customers
- Light Cut $16.95
- Regular $18.95
Wild Salmon
light cut 4/5 oz. portion is available, which is perfect for those heart healthy and weight watching conscious customers. Light Cut, Regular
- Market Price
Sea Scallops
$23.95
Grilled or deep fried
Wild Gulf Shrimp
$18.95
Grilled, sauteed, blackened or deep fried
Swordfish
Grilled, baked, or blackened. light cut 4/5 oz. portion is available, which is perfect for those heart healthy and weight watching conscious customers
- Light Cut $18.95
- Regular $21.95
Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna
$24.95
Order rare, medium rare or medium
Tilapia
$16.95
Baked, grilled, sauteed, or fried
Walleye
$22.95
Pan fried or grilled
Beef And Poultry
Add to any entree: Half pound King Crab, 4 oz. Lobster Tail, 4 oz. Shrimp prepared your way or 4 oz. Scallops. Ask your server
Filet
$29.95
8 oz. Center cut from the loin, soft textured and mild flavor
Top Sirloin
$22.95
Full flavored, 12 oz. Center cut
Rib Eye
$23.95
10 oz. tender aged
Chicken Palliard
$14.95
Boneless chicken breast grilled and prepared with a seasoned lemon and sweet basil sauce
Sides
Colombo Sourdough Bread
- Piece $0.75
- Half Order $1.95
- Full Order $3.75
Baked Potato
$1.95French Fried Potatoes
$2.25Sweet Potato Fries
$2.50Garden Salad
$4.25
Served with Sourdough Bread
Cole Slaw
$1.50Steamed Vegetables
$2.95Rice Pilaf
$1.50Sweet Potato
$1.50Pasta
$2.50House Favorites
All Entrees include your choice of two side dishes: Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, French Fried Potatoes, Sweet Potato Fries, Rice Pilaf, Garden Salad, Cole Slaw, or Steamed Fresh Vegetables. Served with French or Sourdough Bread. A small Cup of Soup may be substituted for one side item
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
$18.95
Crab cakes homemade with blue crab lump meat, Old Bay Seasonings, sweet green peppers, fresh lemon, worcestershire, Dijon mustard and whole eggs. Sauteed golden brown
Alaskan King Crab
$42.95
From the cold waters of the Bering Sea. Large legs steamed and served with warm clarified butter
Scallop Marucca
$25.95
Fresh Atlantic sea scallops topped with seasoned bread crumbs, broiled with Sherry, sweet butter and garlic, garnished with paprika
Potato Encrusted Halibut
$27.95
Fresh Halibut Fillet lightly coated with our potato breading and sauteed
Coconut Shrimp
$19.95
Large Butterfly Shrimp from the Florida Keys, dipped in a tempura batter, rolled in coconut flakes and quick fried. Served with sweet & sour sauce
Alaskan Style Salmon
$19.95
Fresh salmon rubbed with cracked peppercorns, brushed with natural honey and grilled
Alaskan Style Wild Salmon
When in season
- Market Price
Trout Amandine
$18.95
Fresh Idaho rainbow trout grilled and topped with roasted almonds
Vegetarian
$18.95
Sauteéd Vegetable Primavera Fresh broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, mushrooms and sliced red onion sauteéd until tender with white wine. Flavored with a fresh parsley basil pesto with a touch of cream. Tossed with Al Dente linguini noodles
Halibut Royale
$27.95
Fresh halibut steak marinated in a Chardonnay white wine then topped with sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped green onions and seasoned bread crumbs and baked to perfection – a house favorite
Alaskan Snow Crab
$29.95
1 1/2 pounds of sweet snow crab clusters from the icy waters of Alaska, steamed and served with warm clarified butter
Pasta
Pasta dishes served with choice of salad, vegetable or small cup of soup
Salmon Alfredo W/Baby Peas
$16.95
Fresh salmon sauteed and served with our alfredo sauce and green baby peas over chef’s choice of pasta
Hurricane Shrimp
$18.95
Served with a spicy but not hot sauce with shrimp base, worcestershire, chopped garlic, cayenne, dry thyme and honey. Served over chef’s choice of pasta
Combinations
Shrimp And Scallops
$23.95
This entree can be prepared any way you wish, broiled or sauteed with special herbs and spices or lightly breaded and fried
Seafood Combo
A cold water lobster tail, large gulf shrimp and fresh Atlantic sea scallops broiled
- With 4 oz. tail $29.95
- With 8 oz. tail $44.50
Salmon And Halibut
$25.95
Favorite of the Northwest. Grilled or prepared to your liking
Steak And Shellfish Combo
Choice of Steaks: Fillet, Ribeye, Top Sirloin; Combined with choice of Shellfish: 1/2 lb. King Crab Leg, 4 oz. Sea Scallops, 4 oz. or 8 oz. Lobster Tai, 4 oz. Large Gulf Shrimp. Ask Your Server
Lobster
Lobster entrees are served with warm clarified butter and bibs
Cold Water Lobster Tail
- 4 oz. Dinner $18.95
- 8-10 oz. Dinner $39.95
- 16 oz. Dinner (when available) $64.95
Live Maine Lobster
From Kittery, Maine. Choose your lobster yourself from our lobster pool and our chef will prepare it to perfection. Priced according to weight
- Market Price
Platters
Chef Platter
$45.00
Tuna Special, Yellowtail Special, Alask
Appetizer Platter
$8.50
California Roll, 1 pc. of Tuna, 1 pc. of Shrimp, 1 pc of Salmon Nigiri
Nigiri Platter
$10.95
Tuna, Salmon, Eel, Yellowtail, Ebi, Octopus, One piece each
Salads
Octopus Salad
$8.95Squid Salad
$7.95Seaweed Salad
$4.95Sumo Salad
$9.95
Cucumber, Crab, Fried Squid, Dragon Sauce
Spicy Octopus Salad
$9.95Sashimi
Salmon
- 4 Pc. $6.25
Tuna
- 4 Pc. $7.25
Yellowtail
- 4 Pc. $7.95
Octopus
- 4 Pc. $6.95
Mixed Sashimi
- 8 Pc. $13.95
Hokigai (Surf Clam)
- 4 Pc. $6.25
White Tuna
- 4 Pc. $7.25
Nigiri Sushi
Tuna
- 2 Pc. $4.50
Yellowtail
- 2 Pc. $4.95
Salmon
- 2 Pc. $3.95
Scallop
- 2 Pc. $4.95
Squid
- 2 Pc. $3.75
Eel
- 2 Pc. $4.50
Octopus
- 2 Pc. $4.50
Ebi (Shrimp)
- 2 Pc. $4.50
Smoked Salmon
- 2 Pc. $5.00
King Crab
- 2 Pc. $8.25
Kani (Imitation Crab)
- 2 Pc. $3.50
Tamago
- 2 Pc. $3.50
Hokigai (Surf Clam)
- 2 Pc. $4.00
White Tuna
- 2 Pc. $4.50
Battleship Nigiri
Flying Fish Roe
- 2 Pc. $5.75
Salmon Roe
- 2 Pc. $5.75
Smelt Roe
- 2 Pc. $4.00
Negi Hamachi
Yellowtail, Scallions, Roe
- 2 Pc. $5.75
Spicy Scallop
Scallop, Spicy Mayo, Crab, Smelt Roe
- 2 Pc. $5.75
Rolls
All rolls are made to order. Please allow time for preparation. Specialty rolls take longer than others
Tuna Roll
- 6 Pc. $6.95
Yellowtail Roll
- 6 Pc. $7.50
Salmon Roll
- 6 Pc. $5.95
Eel Roll
- 6 Pc. $6.25
Cucumber Roll
- 6 Pc. $3.50
Avocado Roll
- 6 Pc. $3.95
Vegetarian Roll
- 6 Pc. $4.25
California Roll
Crab, Avocado, Cucumber
- 6 Pc. $5.95
Waterfront Roll
Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado
- 6 Pc. $6.50
Waterfront Roll
With Cream Cheese
- 6 Pc. $6.95
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Cucumber
- 6 Pc. $6.95
King Crab Roll
Alaskan King Crab, Cucumber, Avocado
- 6 Pc. $12.95
Tuna Special Roll
Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado
- 6 Pc. $7.95
Yellowtail Special Roll
Yellowtail, Cucumber, Avocado
- 6 Pc. $8.25
Alaskan Roll
Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado
- 6 Pc. $6.50
Eel Special Roll
Eel, Avocado, Cucumber
- 6 Pc. $6.75
Manhattan Roll
Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Smelt Roe
- 6 Pc. $6.95
Negi Hamachi Roll
Yellowtail, Scallions, Roe
- 6 Pc. $9.95
Sunshine Roll
Tuna, Mango, Cream Cheese
- 6 Pc. $7.95
Hawaiian Roll
Crab, Cream Cheese, Mango
- 6 Pc. $6.50
Dynamite Spicy Tuna Roll
Tuna, Spicy Mayo, Smelt Roe
- 6 Pc. $8.75
Spicy Tuna Roll
Tuna Spices, Peppers
- 6 Pc. $8.95
Specialty Rolls
Rainbow Roll
California Roll topped w/Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Shrimp
- 10 Pc. $14.95
Spider Roll
W/ eel sauce, Fried Softshell Crab, Cucumber
- 10 Pc. $10.95
Futomaki
Cucumber, Avocado, Pickle, Inari, Beet, Carrot, Tamago, Crab
- 12 Pc. $9.95
Captain Crunch Roll
Shrimp Tempura, Crab, Cucumber, Flying Fish Egg, Spicy Mayo
- 8 Pc. $12.95
Volcano
California Roll, Scallops, Crab, Spicy Mayo, Smelt Roe then Baked
- 8 Pc. $12.95
Rock & Roll
Rock Shrimp, Cream Chesse, Crab, Japanese Spice, Spicy Mango, Eel Sauce
- 8 Pc. $10.95
Ankeny
Shrimp Tempura, Mango, Cream Cheese & Cucumber topped with Crab, Eel Sauce & Spicy Mayo
- 10 Pc. $14.95
Godzilla
Shrimp Tempura, Crab, Cream Cheese & Garlic, Deep Fried & topped with Sriracha, Eel Sauce, Tempura Flake & Scallions
- 12 Pc. $15.95
Des Moines Roll
Salmon, Crab, Cucumber, Avocado
- 10 Pc. $9.95
Tiger Roll
Salmon, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado
- 10 Pc. $9.95
Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura, Crab Meat, Tuna, Cucumbers, Avocado on top, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo with Flying Fish Roe
- 12 Pc. $20.00
Miami Heat Rolls
Crab Stick, Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Cucumber, Quick Fry, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce
- 8 Pc. $12.95
Chuck Norris Roll
Dyno Tuna, Crab, Mango, Cream Cheese, Tempura, Deep Fry, Topped with Sauce and Flying Fish Roe
- 12 Pc. $15.95
Caterpillar Roll
Crab, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado on top, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Smelt Roe
- 12 Pc. $15.95
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General Info
About Us
The Waterfront Seafood Market is a family owned seafood restaurant and market in West Des Moines, Iowa. It was started by Ted Hanke in 1984. It is now owned and operated by his kids; Shawn Hanke, Jennifer Haus and Blake Hanke. Waterfont has been in business for over 26 years, bringing Des Moines and the central Iowa area the finest quality fish and seafood available anywhere. Inside Waterfront, You’ll find an oyster bar, sushi bar, casual restaurant and seafood market.