Top Iowa Seafood Restaurants

What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.

Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.

Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Iowa. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!

Candlelight Inn Restaurant

Clinton, IA

The Candlelight Inn opened in June of 1967, and has a reputation of hiring the best people, serving the best-quality product and having the best facilities.

Waterfront Seafood Market Restaurant

Ankeny, IA

At Waterfront Seafood Market, they want you to enjoy and feel comfortable cooking their fresh fish and seafood. They have been doing business with the people for many years and they know that only the highest quality fish and seafood will keep them, and more importantly you, at Waterfront happy.

Sushi House

Cedar Rapids, IA

Family-owned and operated Sushi House on Cedar Rapids’ southwest side, serves fresh Japanese and Chinese food and sushi.

Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill

Altoona, IA

Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill features a truly unique atmosphere and design geared for family fun and dining. Casual family dining is available in the Grill where you can select from a menu featuring a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and burgers.

Minerva’s Restaurant & Bar

Sioux City, IA

Minervas is a top destination for Sioux City visitors and locals alike, thanks to its elegant atmosphere and highly lauded menu. They are a great place to enjoy dinner before a night at the Tyson Events Center, The Sioux City Orpheum or the Gateway Arena.

Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood

Riverside, IA

Ruthie’s is a high rise, fine dining experience. Their steak and seafood options are top notch. From lamb to lobster to filet mignon, they only serve the best at their establishment. They even serve gluten and nut free choices, so you won’t have to worry about indulging with them.

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill

Princeton, IA

Bar and Grill might be their name, but don’t let it fool you. Their food is some of the best around including their Award-Winning Breaded Tenderloin, burgers, ribeye sandwiches, jumbo peel ‘n eat shrimp, mahi mahi, appetizers, and more. Full bar including martinis and margaritas, and ice cold beer.