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Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA

Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.6
4.6
1954 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
DiRoNA award winning Splash Seafood Bar & Grill serves only the freshest seafood flown in daily and expertly prepared in both traditional and contemporary styles. Splash Seafood bar and Grill also serve the Midwest's finest cuts of steaks and chops with the same care as they give the seafood. Be pampered by the highly experienced wait staff in one of Des Moines most unique and elegant dining rooms surrounded by whimsical wall murals as well as 9 large salt water aquariums. Splash Seafood offers an extensive wine list, recognized with an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as a full bar specializing in tropical drinks. Also enjoy a more laid back atmosphere in the raw bar, Splash Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, just across the hallway from Splash Seafood. Enjoy all the fresh oysters and shellfish that the raw bar has to offer as well as the full menu from Splash Seafood. Also be sure to take advantage of the raw bars Seafood Market to enjoy the freshest seafood at home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (515) 244-5686
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dominic Iannarelli
  • Area
    Downtown Des Moines
  • Cross Street
    3rd & Locust
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 9pm or park in the public ramp adjacent to the building which is accessible from 4th Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill offers an exceptional dining experience with "great service, great food," and an impressive menu featuring seafood like "some of the best" sea bass. The "beautiful location" near the Civic Center adds to the charm. Although some find it pricey, many diners appreciate the "wonderful ambience" and attentive staff.

1,954 Reviews
  1. Eric

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuna was overcooked and they immediately fixed it. Was excellent experience!

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  2. Troy

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was surprised to be seated in the oyster bar area vs. the normal dining area options, especially considering we had reservations, didn't request to be secluded away from the normal ambiance provided at this restaurant, and the restaurant was less than capacity during the evening. A glitch scenario considering it was a holiday and more patrons were expected?

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  3. Allison

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! The fish was fantastic. Our server gave great recommendations and anticipated timing everything so we could get to our concert afterwards. The ambiance is super cool with the under the sea theme. Will definitely be dining here again!

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  4. Terry

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service staff were attentative to our needs and interests. They also helped each other to ensure we had a good experience. The appetizers and meal were tremendous -- flavor, presentation, temperature, and savory.

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  5. Dan

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dan out of special but did not tell me until 20 minutes after I placed order.

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  6. Mark

    Des Moines

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an early reservation at 5PM prior to a Civic Center performance. I will say up front our server, Emily was great. She was very knowledgeable about the food prep and made excellent suggestions. The food was absolutely 5 stars. The preparation and presentation were top notch. I had Sea Bass pan seared, and asparagus, with a side of Lobster Mac & Cheese. My wife had Norwegian Salmon Char Grilled with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans. Everything was perfect. The wine list was very good with nice choices. The Pino Grigio was perfect with the Sea Bass. Emily's recommendation for the other drinks was a perfect match. All that said, why only 4 Star review? We have been to this fine restaurant multiple times over many years. It appears nothing has been done to update the facility. After 20+ years the red leather chairs are worn and scarred. Two of our chairs were loose enough to seriously be a potential cause of injury when they eventually break.

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  7. Larry

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful location to watch show at Civic Center. My wife had the Sake shrimp and I had the pan-seared sturgeon special. All was cooked perfectly and plated beautifully. It's a little pricey, especially for Iowa, but the food is on par with the best restaurants anywhere.

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  8. KIM

    South Dakota

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've had really good experiences at Splash but last night was disappointing. I got the chefs special $70pp which seemed high but wanted to try the dover sole fish. The starter was scallops which sounded good and they were ok but the very tiny ones. The entree actually tasted exactly like the starter so that was disappointing as well. We also waited almost 15 min to get out drink order.

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just wonderful!!! Service was excellent and food was top notch. It really was a great dining experience. Our first time there but hopefully not our last.

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  10. Dan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as usual! Danny served us well.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Splash Seafood Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 244-5686.

Splash Seafood Bar and Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1954 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

303 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd & Locust
  • Area
    Downtown Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 9pm or park in the public ramp adjacent to the building which is accessible from 4th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dominic Iannarelli
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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