West Des Moines

Owned by the Hanke Family since 1984

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 Sr, Jennifer Haus and Blake Hanke. Waterfront has been in business since 1984, bringing Des Moines and the central Iowa area the finest quality fish and seafood available anywhere in the midwest. Inside our West Des Moines location, you’ll find an oyster bar, sushi bar, casual restaurant, and seafood market.

Bringing the Freshest Seafood to the Midwest

Most of our fish and seafood is bought directly on the docks where the fisherman bring in their catch. By avoiding the use of brokers, Waterfront is able to buy the freshest fish and seafood available to anyone, anywhere. Our fish and seafood arrives via air-freight and is loaded directly into our on-site cooler at the airport to keep everything as cold as when it left the docks.

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Did you know we have an Events Room that you can reserve for your next private event? Call to save that date for your next family get-together, birthday party, or book us for your next office party or conference.

West Des Moines Specials

Rotating Drafts – Confluence Milkman Stout
Seasonal Draft – – Shiner Cheer
Seasonal Bottle – Sam Adams Oktoberfest

Sushi- See the sushi menu on your table for selections
Brown rice & soy wraps available for an additional $1.00 each
Wakame Soup with Seaweed $2.50

Appetizers

Oven Roasted Shrimp
Wild caught Gulf shrimp tossed in our flavorful house-made ginger & orange glaze then simply oven roasted. $12.95

Oysters on the Half Shell
Graveling Points – slightly sweet & salty
Little Bitches – salty with hints of mint and cucumber
Served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and a lemon wedge.
Half Dozen $16.95

Entrees

Yellowfin Tuna
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna seasoned with our house blend and grilled to a medium temperature. Served over mango sticky rice and finished with our ginger & soy dragon sauce. Dinner includes your choice of one side dish and French or sourdough bread. $31.95

Canadian Walleye
Fresh Walleye caught on the Canadian side of Lake Erie. Tonight it will be dusted with our house breading and pan-fried. Plated over caramelized onion and goat cheese polenta. Dinner includes your choice of one side dish and a slice of French or sourdough bread. $28.95

Haddock
Fresh Icelandic Haddock topped with seasoned fresh breadcrumbs and oven roasted. Served alongside roasted zucchini, yellow squash, onions and bell peppers. Dinner includes your choice of one side dish and a slice of French or sourdough bread. $26.95

Whole Maine Lobster
Tonight’s Live Lobsters were flown in from Kittery, Maine where the Lobsters are known for their sweet and tender meat. Prepared simply steamed and served with your choice of two side dishes and a slice of French or sourdough bread.
1 ¼ pound $29.95

Side choices:
baked potato, sweet potato, French fries, sweet potato fries, rice pilaf, coleslaw, steamed vegetable or a small cup of soup.

Substitute a garden salad as a side choice for an additional $2.50

Menu Prices on previously frozen wild caught Alaskan
Halibut Lt Cut $26.95 Reg Cut $29.95
Potato Encrusted Halibut – Halibut Royale $30.95
Halibut Basket $23.95 Halibut Sandwich $18.95
Sockeye Salmon Lt Cut $21.95 Reg Cut $24.95

West Des Moines

West Des Moines Waterfront

Owned by the Hanke Family since 1984

Bringing the Freshest Seafood to the Midwest

Hold a Private Event at Waterfront

Call to inquire about Party Room Availability

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West Des Moines Specials

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL

Dec 11. Shrimp & Scallops (Maine Sea Scallops & Gulf Shrimp)
Dec 18. Mixed Grill w/ Risotto