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!

Mo Fish

Council Bluffs, IA

Mo Fish specializes in deep-fried catfish, carp, and Alaskan walleye, hand-breaded and served fresh everyday. They offer a family atmosphere with seating available up to 60 people, so whether you would like to dine-in or take-out, you are always treated like family at Mo Fish.

Osaka Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

Cedar Rapids, IA

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is a fusion of entertainment and flavors in a feng shui environment. Every detail is painstakingly looked over by their staff, from the freshness of the ingredients to the satisfaction of their guests. Give their fresh sea scallops, USDA choice cut beef, or fresh never frozen seafood a try.

Thunder Bay Grille

Davenport, IA

Thunder Bay, is the perfect place for gathering, relaxing and socializing, an ideal atmosphere for business or pleasure. They offer regionally sourced entrees and hand-crafted dishes. Highlighting fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef and rustic American favorites, with a twist. Enhance your experience with signature mixology and an expansive selection of wine and craft beer.

Ced-Rel Supper Club

Cedar Rapids, IA

From delicious appetizers to mouthwatering entrees, all of their menu items are made using the freshest, high quality ingredients available. Ced-Rel Supper Club’s warm and inviting dining room and friendly staff are ready to welcome you.

Stuffed Olive

Cedar Falls, IA

Appare

Urbandale, IA

Enjoy a unique dining experience at Appare, a most authentic Japanese Sushi and steak house. Entrée consists of steak, chicken and a variety of seafood and each meal includes soup, salad, vegetables, and fried rice.

Sushi House

Cedar Rapids, IA

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

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.

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.

Waterfront Seafood Market

West Des Moines, 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.