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Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, Des Moines, IA

Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.7
4.7
1866 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 244-5686
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dominic Iannarelli
  • Private party contact
    Mike Holms: (515) 244-5686
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,866 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Innovative

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

1,866 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    We were hoping to redeem our previous experience of terrible food that we had a year ago but were served with slow service and terrible reasons as to why after. It was super slow and we felt ignored the whole time. We were celebrating a conjoined birthday with reservations starting at 645. We got there 5 minutes early. We were checked on only 3 times and we eventually ordered food at 8. Food was still not there at 845. They claimed they were booked with parties but other waitresses/bartenders were standing around while we were waiting for food for for almost an hour. It was not worth what we paid for only a Charcuterie board and two drinks with horrible hospitality.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food4service5ambience1
    Sadly it's an old restaurant, the ambience is old old. I'll not go the bar description. Nope. The food was fair, but my expectation were high, and sadly I was disappointed. When we finished, no one was there, NO ONE, even in the bar or host desk to say good bye. Apparently we were the only ones in the whole restaurant.

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  3. TravisR

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love this place!! Celebrated our oldest son’s birthday and had a wonderful meal!

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  4. Stevemerlot

    Des Moines

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my wife's birthday - outstanding food and service

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  5. AdamM

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Service and food were exceptional. Any chance we get to go back we will definitely be there.

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  6. JadeH

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was 10/10 and our whole experience was 5 stars. I highly recommend! Also the surf and turf is pricey, but oh so worth the price!

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  7. JoelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shrimp and calamari appetizer was outstanding. Filet was terrific also. Perfectly cooked, tender, and delicious.

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  8. FloydS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    Need to renovate the place furniture and decorations are old The carpet was ripped and the walls were dirty

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  9. stephen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Splash to treat my wife on her 50th birthday. She was greeted several times with a “Happy Birthday”, they even wrote Happy Birthday on her plate in pink frosting. The food, the ambiance and the service were top notch.

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  10. dianel

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience1
    Emily made our entire night! Her suggestions were spot on and my daughter and I had a wonderful dinner. The only suggestion would be to close the door to the private party room sooner. It was so loud and I had people standing right next to my seat. Otherwise a great meal. Thank you!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Service was great. Food was terrible, not sure what the issue was that night.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere! Server was excellent!! Had knowledge of dishes and wine offerings.

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  13. MattH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service and quality of fresh fish! Rex and Sarah were is excellent.

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  14. iowagirlbornraised

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    superlative service! personable. custom. respectful. efficient. knowledgable. i'd use all those adjectives to describe our server!

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  15. DanielR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emily was amazing and her recommendation for the Chilean Seabass was spot on! Amazing! The atmosphere and aquariums really helped elevate my dining experience! Muy bueno!!

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  16. Kathryn

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is quiet and cozy. The servers are wonderful. The food is an amazing experience!

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  17. Michael

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Great restaurant especially if you're going to a show, the food was a little disappointing in the way it was prepared, will give another try have had better experiences in the past.

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  18. CraigF

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went here for my birthday, honestly, the service given to us by our server is the best I’ve ever had t a restaurant. She was knowledgeable, attentive (but not too attentive), had her timing down, & made us feel so valued. Oysters were great & so were our meals.

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  19. Foodie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience1
    Service was excellent Appetizer were excellent The interior is extremely tired and needs to be updated

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  20. Customer

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We have been to this location several times and always been pleased.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great food and service! Escargot and fresh oysters were delicious! Alaskan King Crab legs,lobster tails and steak! Phenomenal! Perfectly cooked. Our server Kevin was great!!

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  22. BobB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Heather was a great waitress! Made our experience extra enjoyable! She explained the menu well and the service was great!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five of us went here for the first time for my 40th birthday and had a great experience. We did wait well over an hour for our food because of a larger party ahead if us but the food came hot, tasty, and I think is the best seafood you could ever get while being in the middle of the midwest so that makes it a gem.

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  24. Boogielucy

    Des Moines

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Splash on Tuesday, October 10th celebrating my wife’s birthday. We were not disappointed in any aspect of our dinner. The meals served were excellent, the drinks were superb, and the service was spot on. I would highly recommend Splash for any special occasion or just a night out.

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  25. Keith

    Naples

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was great but food was served lukewarm. Flavor of the food was very good as we have come to expect when dining at s Splash but the food was not served hot.

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  26. KentW

    Des Moines

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    You have to get the sea bass. It is always outstanding!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was attentive without being overbearing. We had a great time celebrating a birthday here, they even wrote happy birthday on our menus and on his entree plate. Particular favorites were the carpaccio, ceasar salad, and salmon with butter lemon sauce and garlic mashed potatoes!

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  28. MistyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was reluctant to go to a seafood restaurant in the Midwest after having ocean fresh seafood. Everything tasted amazing, so fresh. I’ve never had food as good as Splash in the Midwest, and I have been to a lot of places. We will definitely make this a frequent dinner destination. Their food combinations are out of this world. The service was top notch.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Delicious food! Ambiance and service did not live up to the standards of the food

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  30. SamG

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went to celebrate my wife's birthday and we were greeted warmly and enjoyed a great meal!

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  31. JulieP

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a beautiful dinner at Splash!! My husband and son sampled the oysters… wonderful! I ordered the Escargot… fabulous! Our meals were over the top great and desserts… we couldn’t eat it all. Thank you Splash for treating our dinner like we were royalty. We will definitely be back.

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  32. JodyI

    Canary Islands

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Food and service fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  33. GaleM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SPLASH is our favorite restaurant in the Des Moines area. They always go over and above to help us celebrate special occasions. My husband has heart disease, and they go out of their way to accommodate special preparation requests. Our server, Emily, was exceptional, remembering each of our names and connecting on a personal level making the evening extra memorable. As always, there were so many wonderful menu choices and the food/wine was impeccable. We highly recommend SPLASH to all our friends and family.

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  34. Jacqueline

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting from Kansas City and had a fantastic experience. We sat at the bar and just got drinks and apps but everything was excellent. Our bartenders were attentive and fun and the food and drinks were delicious!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our meal was Outstanding! Our service was Spectacular!

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  36. BillM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was great- Miss Stephanie did a fantastic job taking care of our table! I loved how quiet the restaurant is: music was at the right level and no loud tables to contend with. Large portions of delicious food!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. The oysters Rockefeller were to die for. And the Royal Surf and Turf was more than enough food!

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  38. DonB

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Nice ambiance and excellent seafood. Pricey but nice for a special occasion.

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  39. Robert

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Central Iowa. The food is outstanding. They have a wonderful wine list. The service is the best around.

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  40. Christine

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant boasting fabulous food and excellent service.

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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 4.7 stars by 1866 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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