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Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA

Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.6
4.6
1953 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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 1,953 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Innovative

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill offers "outstanding" food and service, making it a top choice for seafood lovers in Des Moines. Diners rave about the "fantastic" seafood dishes like lobster bisque and sea bass. The ambience is lovely, with knowledgeable staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions.

1,953 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Phoenix

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 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.

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  2. Karen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience of this restaurant is wonderful and the service is excellent. Splash has always been my favorite place to dine... especially prior to a night at the Civic Center.

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  3. Hannah

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, will definitely be back.

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  4. robert

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Des Moines. The food is outstanding. I love their oysters. The service is perfect (friendly and attentive). It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner or a celebration.

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  5. Terry

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The calamari and shrimp appetizer was a delightful surprise of flavors and prepared well. 8 oz filet steak was perfectly cooked, tender and richly flavorful. Nice Malbec to match. Service ensured we were attended to regularly and took time to spare some fun to share a bit about the restaurant history and the foods.

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  6. Judy

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely gem to discover! Great food and service. Thanks

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  7. Joel

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice quiet and awesome dishes. Amber our server was over the top, taking care to be sure it was a great experience.

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  8. Lisa

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We paid over $20 for a wedge salad and half the lettuce was brown. We also ordered the lobster bisque and it was okay, not near as good as our previous experience. Overall, quality was okay, but for the price, not sure we will back.

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  9. Devin

    Southwest Florida

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a good dinner, nothing was great and nothing was bad…just good. I do think it’s time to update the decor, getting to be old 90’s vibe.

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  10. Terry

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were attentive and professional, polite and with a good sense of humor. We were served promptly, food was excellent in taste, presentation and temperature. Great wines to match.

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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 1953 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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