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Iowa, United States Food Guide: 3 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Des Moines
Reviews on Seafood food in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families. And gardeners will savor the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Mix it up a little and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer.
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1. Americana Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Americana celebrates classic American pop culture with a modern urban flair. Our menu has something for everyone from classic steak house and contemporary Americana to signature share plates and comfort dishes. Private rooms available. Brunch served on we
Reviewed By Erica C
We enjoyed the polenta fries, followed by the chicken wraps and my partner had a steak. Dinner arrived quickly, everything was really good and the drinks were great. Everytime I visit I am impressed with the quality of service we receive. Very professional, knowledgeable staff. My only complaint is that it's a little spendy so we save it for special occassions only.
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2. Splash
Overall Ratings
4 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By got2goAZ
We were pleased to find a Des Moines restaurant with such a large array of seafood options, including fresh oysters (which were delicious)! The interior of the restaurant is pleasant - with many beautiful aquariums. It is a huge space with several levels (good for large parties) but some parts were drafty on a cold winter's day. We were initially seated in the middle but asked to be move to the back room since there was quite a breeze in the middle section. Our server had many years of experience and we valued his recommendations to try the Calamari and Shrimp appetizer and the Seabass main dish. Overall, we found the food to be quite good - but not outstanding. The preparation of the fish was very conventional and the flavor of the Calamari and Shrimp was good but somewhat subdued (we love bold flavors and spice). We don't live in Des Moines and if we returned we'd look forward to trying another restaurant in the city. At the same time, if you're looking for good quality seafood with pretty traditional preparations, this place will not disappoint.
3. Fat Tuesday
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By InformedCorp
Tried Buzzard Billy's and was deeply unimpressed. We found Fat Tuesdays and were delighted. The sampler is great and the etouffee was creamy and tasty. My absolute favorite is the red beans and rice. The sides are really good and done right. The price is very reasonable and the service has always been lovely. The atmosphere is funky and on weekends they have live music. The last time we went for lunch the place was packed. Skip the posh East Village restaurants and take a jot to Fat Tuesdays. My only criticism is they need to add more beer selections. Des Monies is a serious beer town so a better selection would be nice. Also, we hated the TV blaring sports. I realize the place was packed with men but skip the TV and play some down home music. To all of you who like supporting minority own businesses visit Fat Tuesdays.
