Waterfront Seafood Market and Restaurant - Ankeny

Waterfront Seafood Market and Restaurant - Ankeny The Waterfront Seafood Market – Ankeny’s beloved family-owned destination! Your ultimate spot for exceptional quality and flavor!
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Dive into the freshest wild-caught seafood, expertly crafted sushi, a vibrant full bar, and our premium fish market.

07/29/2026

Tonight’s Wednesday Night Dinner Special Features
“Faroe Island Atlantic Salmon”
Tonight, you can enjoy delicious Faroe Island Atlantic Salmon. Our Atlantic Salmon are responsibly farm-raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very cold, deep and fast current waters alleviating most of the common issues related to farm raised salmon. We’ve carried this variety for years and it’s become a customer favorite. Please enjoy tonight’s great specials that our chefs have prepared for you!

Bar Features
Seasonal Tap: Moose Drool Brown Ale & Yuengling Traditional Lager
Rotating Local Tap: Confluence Lemon-Raspberry Radler
Featured Local Ciders from Jefferson County Ciderworks:
Blackberry-Blueberry Hard Cider // Strawberry-Lemon Hard Cider

Sushi Special:
Namekku Roll - Salmon, Tempura Crunch, Avocado and Jalapeno all wrapped in white sushi rice and nori seaweed paper then topped with Avocado, Honey Wasabi Sauce, Eel Sauce and Tobiko. $16.95

Appetizer Specials
Steamed Snow Crab Cluster
A 1/2lb of Opilio Snow Crab known for its sweet, delicate, and clean ocean-brine flavor profile with snow-white, tender meat that easily melts in the mouth, steamed to excellence and then served alongside warm clarified butter. $22.95

Entrée Special

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with Cowboy Butter
Fresh Faroe Island Atlantic Salmon fillet prepared pan seared in a made-from-scratch, “Cowboy Butter” consisting of butter blended with Worcestershire sauce, dijon and the chef’s seasoning blend. Includes your choice of two side dishes and a slice of either warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $23.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lime Crema
Fresh Faroe Island Atlantic Salmon fillet lightly seasoned on the grill and then finished with a house made lime crema to complement. Includes your choice of two side dishes and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $23.95

Baked Halibut with Roasted Parmesan Potatoes, Peppers and Onions
Fresh Wild-Caught Halibut, prized for its delicate, sweet flavor and flaky, snow-white flesh, simply seasoned then baked in the oven with a blend of parmesan encrusted potatoes, peppers and onions. Includes your choice of one side dish and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $32.95

*Market Prices*
Alaskan Halibut - Light Cut $35.95 Reg. Cut $38.95
Halibut Royale and Potato Encrusted $39.95 Halibut Basket $26.95
Sockeye Salmon - Light Cut $22.95 Reg. Cut $25.95
King Crab Dinner (1lb) – $150.00
Opilio Snow Crab Dinner (1lb) – $41.75

07/29/2026

Today’s Lunch Specials

Sushi Lunch Box
Includes a small garden salad with sesame dressing, sticky rice, four pieces of a California roll and your choice of a baby Godzilla or a mini Chuck Norris. $15.95

Soup and Salad
A small bowl of our New England clam chowder or Creole seafood gumbo served alongside your choice of a small Seafood Supreme Salad or Tuna Salad. Served with a slice of French bread. $11.95

Haddock Slider and Soup
A small fillet of Fresh Icelandic Haddock, a mild, slightly sweet fish with a clean, buttery flavor like cod, but often noted for its slightly sweeter, more delicate flavor profile, that can come, blackened, Cajun, or grilled then served on a toasted slider bun with lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese and our house made spicy mayonnaise.
Served with a small bowl of our New England clam chowder or Creole seafood gumbo. $11.95
*Add an extra Slider for $8.00
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**Slider Special with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or coleslaw. $9.95

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Garlic-Herb Orange Butter
Fresh Rainbow Trout from Buhl, Idaho known for its mild, delicate, and slightly nutty flavor, similar to salmon but less rich, simply seasoned on the grill and then finished with a savory garlic-herb orange compound butter. Served with your choice of one side dish and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $19.95
*Substitute a side salad for your side for an additional $2.50

Lemon Pepper Encrusted Catfish Basket
Fresh North Carolina Catfish known for its mild, sweet flavor and dense, firm texture, hand tossed in our house made lemon pepper breading then deep-fried to golden brown perfection, resulting in a satisfying crunch with each bite. Served with your choice of French fries or sweet potato fries and a side of coleslaw. $13.95

**Lunch Menu Prices**
Alaskan Halibut - Fillet $25.95 Basket $23.95 Sandwich $23.95
Halibut Royale $26.95
Sockeye Salmon – Fillet $17.95 Salad $19.95 Sandwich $16.95

07/28/2026

SUSHI TUESDAY AT WATERFRONT!

$1.00 off – Ankeny, Godzilla, Bruce Lee, Crab Tempura, Girlfriend and Chuck Norris Rolls, Sapporo Cans, Sake and Sake Bombs.

Bar Features
Featured Local Cider: Jefferson County Ciderworks Black + Blue Berry Session Hard Cider

Sushi Special - Namekku Roll
Salmon, Tempura Crunch, Avocado and Jalapeno all wrapped in white sushi rice and nori seaweed paper then topped with Avocado, Honey Wasabi Sauce, Eel Sauce and Tobiko. $16.95

Appetizer Special - Baked Sea Scallops with Italian-Lemon Butter
Fresh Large Sea Scallops from Nova Scotia known for their rich, sweet flavor and firm, succulent texture, baked in the oven to excellence and then finished with a house made Italian-Lemon butter. $17.95

Entrée Specials

Fresh North Carolina Catfish

Grilled – Lightly seasoned with our special spice blend and grilled
Cajun - Dusted with Cajun seasoning and grilled.
Blackened - For those who prefer a little kick, coated with Chef Paul Prudhomme’s blackening seasoning on the grill.
Deep-fried - Rolled in cornmeal breading and fried to crispy perfection.
Pan-fried - Lightly breaded in our seasoned breading then pan-fried.
Almond - Rolled in our crushed almond breading and fried to a golden brown.
Pecan - Coated in a crushed pecan blend and baked until lightly browned on top.
Whole Catfish - Rolled in our cornmeal breading and fried to a crispy golden brown.
All Catfish Entrees are $19.95 and include 2 side dishes

*Substitute a side salad as your side for $2.50 more*

*Gluten-Free Vegan Burger Buns are now available as substitute for $1.00 more!
(Does not include Po-Boys or Sliders)

*Market Prices*
Alaskan Halibut - Light Cut $35.95 Reg. Cut $38.95
Halibut Royale and Potato Encrusted $39.95 Halibut Basket $26.95
Sockeye Salmon - Light Cut $22.95 Reg. Cut $25.95
King Crab Dinner (1lb) – $150.00
Opilio Snow Crab Dinner (1lb) – $41.75

07/28/2026

🐟 Wednesday Night Feature – Fresh Atlantic Salmon 🐟
Join us Wednesday starting at 4:30 PM at both locations for our dinner feature: Fresh Atlantic Salmon!
Atlantic salmon is prized for its rich, buttery flavor and tender, flaky texture. Naturally high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and an excellent source of protein, it’s a delicious and nutritious favorite that’s perfect for summer.

07/28/2026

Today’s Lunch Specials

Sushi Lunch Box
Includes a small garden salad with sesame dressing, sticky rice, four pieces of a California roll and your choice of a baby Godzilla or a mini-Chuck Norris. $15.95

Soup and Salad
A small bowl of our New England clam chowder or Creole seafood gumbo served alongside your choice of a small Seafood Supreme Salad or Tuna Salad. Served with a slice of warm sourdough or French bread.
$11.95

Monkfish Slider and Soup
A small fillet of Fresh Monkfish, prepared blackened, Cajun, or grilled, then served on a toasted slider bun with lettuce, tomato and our house made spicy mayonnaise. Served with a small bowl of our New England clam chowder or Creole seafood gumbo. $11.95
*Add an extra Slider for $8.00
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**Slider Special with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or coleslaw. $9.95

Baked Salmon with Italian-Lemon Butter
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, responsibly farm raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very deep, cold, and fast current waters alleviating many common concerns with farmed fish, baked in the oven to excellence and then finished with a house made Italian-Lemon butter. Served with your choice of one side dish and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $12.95
*Substitute a side salad for your side for an additional $2.50

Tempura Battered Haddock Strip Basket
Fresh Icelandic Haddock, a mild, slightly sweet fish with a clean, buttery flavor like cod, but often noted for its slightly sweeter, more delicate flavor profile, cut into strips, dipped in our signature tempura batter then deep-fried to golden brown perfection, resulting in a satisfying crunch with each bite. Served with your choice of French fries or sweet potato fries and a side of coleslaw. $17.95

**Lunch Menu Prices**
Alaskan Halibut - Fillet $25.95 Basket $23.95 Sandwich $23.95
Halibut Royale $26.95
Sockeye Salmon – Fillet $17.95 Salad $19.95 Sandwich $16.95

07/26/2026

Sunday Dinner Specials

Bar Features
Featured Local Cider: Jefferson County Ciderworks Black + Blue Berry Session Hard Cider

Sushi Special:
Muramasa Roll
Eel, Dyno Kani Mix, Avocado, Tempura Shrimp and Jalapeno all wrapped in white sushi rice and nori seaweed paper, tempura batter fried and then topped with Rice Pearls, Tobiko, Green Onions, Spicy Mayonnaise and Eel Sauce. $15.95

Appetizer Specials
Blackened Tuna Nuggets
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, or “Ahi Tuna”, coated with Chef Paul’s “Blackening Magic” seasoning seared on the grill and then served with a side of Mustard Aioli. $15.95

Entrée Specials
Deep Fried Halibut with Bang Bang Sauce
Alaskan Halibut, prized for its delicate, sweet flavor and flaky, snow-white flesh, Deep fried to perfection, and served with our house made Bang Bang sauce. Comes with your choice of two side dishes and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough bread or French bread.
$35.95

Baked Scallops with Italian Lemon Butter
Fresh Large Sea Scallops from Nova Scotia known for their rich, sweet flavor and firm, succulent texture, oven-baked to perfection, with our house made Italian lemon butter. Served with your choice of two side dishes and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough bread or French bread.
$35.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, responsibly farm raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very deep, cold, and fast current waters alleviating many common concerns with farmed fish, simply seasoned on the grill and then finished with Our house made Garlic Herb Butter. Dinner includes your choice of two side dishes and a slice of San Francisco sourdough or French bread.
$22.95
*Substitute a side salad as your side with any entrée for $2.50 more*

*Gluten-Free Vegan Burger Buns are now available as substitute for $1.00 more!
(Does not include Po-Boys)

*Market Prices*
Alaskan Halibut - Light Cut $35.95 Reg. Cut $38.95
Halibut Royale and Potato Encrusted $39.95 Halibut Basket $26.95
Sockeye Salmon - Light Cut $22.95 Reg. Cut $25.95
King Crab Dinner (1lb) – $150.00 (OUT OF STOCK)
Opilio Snow Crab Dinner (1lb) – $41.75

07/26/2026

Sunday Lunch Specials

½ price Oysters on the half shell
½ price peel & eat shrimp
**$1.00 off Po-Boy sandwiches
(Dine in Only)

Soup of the Day - Lobster Bisque
Made in house with cream, milk, butter and sweet Maine lobster meat. Always a customer favorite!
Cup $8.95 Bowl $9.95

Soup and Salad
A small cup of our New England clam chowder or Creole seafood gumbo. Served alongside your choice of a small Seafood Supreme Salad or Tuna Salad. Lunch includes a slice of warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread.
$10.95
*Substitute a small cup of Lobster Bisque for your soup for $2.00 more

Fresh Halibut Slider and Soup
Alaskan Halibut, prized for its delicate, sweet flavor and flaky, snow-white flesh, prepared grilled, Cajun, or blackened and served on a toasted slider bun with lettuce, tomato and our house made tartar sauce. Served with a small bowl of our Soup of the Day, New England clam chowder or Creole Seafood gumbo. $11.95
*Add an extra Slider for $8.00
*Substitute a small cup of Lobster Bisque for your soup for $2.00 more
**Slider Special with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or coleslaw. $9.95

Grilled Rainbow Trout Alaskan Style
Fresh Rainbow Trout from Buhl, Idaho known for its mild, delicate, and slightly nutty flavor, similar to salmon but less rich, simply seasoned on the grill and then finished with cracked black peppercorns and a honey drizzle.
Lunch is served with your choice of one side dish and a slice of San Francisco sourdough or French bread.
$18.95
*Substitute a side salad for your side for an additional $2.50

Fresh Atlantic Salmon Basket with Dill Breading
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, responsibly farm raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very deep, cold, and fast current waters alleviating many common concerns with farmed fish, dipped in our signature dill breading, and then deep fried to a delicious golden brown. Includes your choice of French fries or sweet potato fries and a side of our creamy coleslaw.
$13.95

*Gluten-Free Vegan Burger Buns are now available as substitute for $1.00 more!
(Does not include Po-Boys or Sliders)

**Lunch Menu Prices**
Alaskan Halibut - Fillet $25.95 Basket $23.95 Sandwich $23.95
Halibut Royale $26.95
Sockeye Salmon – Fillet $17.95 Salad $19.95 Sandwich $16.95

07/25/2026

Tonight’s Dinner Specials

Bar Features
Featured Local Cider: Jefferson County Ciderworks Black + Blue Berry Session Hard Cider

Soup of the Day (Limited Availability!)
Sam Millers Crab Soup
Enjoy our wonderful creamy and buttery soup, made with premium crab meat, thyme, white pepper, and onions. Cup $6.95 Bowl $7.95

Sushi Special:
Muramasa Roll
Eel, Dyno Kani Mix, Avocado, Tempura Shrimp and Jalapeno all wrapped in white sushi rice and nori seaweed paper, tempura batter fried and then topped with Rice Pearls, Tobiko, Green Onions, Spicy Mayonnaise and Eel Sauce. $15.95
Appetizer Specials
Blackened Tuna Nuggets
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, or “Ahi Tuna”, coated with Chef Paul’s “Blackening Magic” seasoning seared on the grill and then served with a side of Mustard Aioli. $15.95
Entrée Specials
Pan-Fried Cajun Parmesan Halibut
Alaskan Halibut, prized for its delicate, sweet flavor and flaky, snow-white flesh, dipped in our signature Cajun Parmesan breading and pan-fried to perfection, Served with your choice of two side dishes and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough bread or French bread. $36.95
Stuffed Baked Italian Haddock
Fresh Icelandic Haddock, a mild, slightly sweet fish with a clean, buttery flavor like cod, but often noted for its slightly sweeter, more delicate flavor profile, stuffed with a blend of cream cheese, spinach, and grape tomatoes then baked to excellence. Finished with a sprinkling of Italian seasoning. Served with your selection of two side dishes and a slice of warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $29.95
Baked Scallop Scampi
Fresh Large Sea Scallops from Nova Scotia known for their rich, sweet flavor and firm, succulent texture,
baked in a blend of butter, white wine, parmesan cheese, garlic, and cream until bubbly and lightly golden brown. Served with your selection of two side dishes and a slice of warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $36.95
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Citrus Garlic Herb Compound Butter
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, responsibly farm raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very deep, cold, and fast current waters alleviating many common concerns with farmed fish, simply seasoned on the grill and then finished with a house made Citrus Garlic Herb compound butter Served with your selection of two side dishes and a slice of warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $23.95

*Substitute a side salad as your side with any entrée for $2.50 more*
*Gluten-Free Vegan Burger Buns are now available as substitute for $1.00 more!
(Does not include Po-Boys)
*Market Prices*
Alaskan Halibut - Light Cut $35.95 Reg. Cut $38.95
Halibut Royale and Potato Encrusted $39.95 Halibut Basket $26.95
Sockeye Salmon - Light Cut $22.95 Reg. Cut $25.95
King Crab Dinner (1lb) – $150.00 (OUT OF STOCK)
Opilio Snow Crab Dinner (1lb) – $41.75

07/25/2026

½ Price Peel & Eat Gulf Shrimp or Oysters on the ½ shell
(Dine-in only/While They Last)
$1.00 off Po-Boy sandwiches
(Gulf Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish, Scallop and Andouille Sausage)
From the Bar: Homemade Bloody Mary $4.75 Mimosa $5.00

Soup of the Day-
Sam Millers Crab Soup
Enjoy our wonderful creamy and buttery soup, made with premium crab meat, thyme, white pepper, and onions.
Cup $6.95 Bowl $7.95

Soup and Salad
A small bowl of our New England clam chowder or Creole seafood gumbo served alongside your choice of a small Seafood Supreme Salad or Tuna Salad. Served with a slice of warm sourdough or French bread.
$11.95
*Add a small cup of Crab Soup for $1.00

Ahi Tuna Slider and Soup
Fresh Ahi Tuna prepared grilled, Cajun or blackened and served on a toasted slider bun with spicy mayo and coleslaw. Served with a small bowl of our New England clam chowder or Creole Seafood gumbo. $11.95
*Add an extra Slider for $8.00
*Add a small cup of Crab Soup for $1.00
***Slider Special with your choice of coleslaw, French fries, or sweet potato fries. $9.95***

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Honey and Almonds
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, responsibly farm raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very deep, cold, and fast current waters alleviating many common concerns with farmed fish, grilled to perfection then topped with honey and roasted almonds. Served with your choice of side dish and a slice of San Francisco sourdough bread or French bread. $13.95

Cajun Parmesan Halibut Basket
Alaskan Halibut, prized for its delicate, sweet flavor and flaky, snow-white flesh, dipped in our signature Cajun Parmesan breading then deep-fried to golden brown perfection, resulting in a satisfying crunch with each bite. Includes your choice of French fries or sweet potato fries and a side of our creamy coleslaw.
$25.95

**Lunch Menu Prices**
Alaskan Halibut - Fillet $25.95 Basket $23.95 Sandwich $23.95
Halibut Royale $26.95
Sockeye Salmon – Fillet $17.95 Salad $19.95 Sandwich $16.95

07/24/2026

Friday Night Specials

Bar Features
Featured Local Ciders from Jefferson County Ciderworks:
Blackberry-Blueberry Hard Cider // Strawberry-Lemon Hard Cider

Sushi Special
Muramasa Roll
Eel, Dyno Kani Mix, Avocado, Tempura Shrimp and Jalapeno all wrapped in white sushi rice and nori seaweed paper, tempura batter fried and then topped with Rice Pearls, Tobiko, Green Onions, Spicy Mayonnaise and Eel Sauce. $15.95

Soup of the day
Lobster Bisque
Made in house with cream, milk, butter and sweet Maine lobster meat. Always a customer favorite!
Cup $8.95 Bowl $9.95
**Substitute a small cup of Lobster Bisque as your side with any entrée for an additional $2.00**

Appetizer Special
Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
Fresh Sea Scallops each individually wrapped in bacon and then baked in the oven to perfection. Served with a side of honey Dijon dipping sauce. $22.95

Entrée Specials
Stuffed Baked Italian Haddock
Fresh Icelandic Haddock, a mild, slightly sweet fish with a clean, buttery flavor like cod, but often noted for its slightly sweeter, more delicate flavor profile, stuffed with a blend of cream cheese, spinach, and grape tomatoes then baked to excellence. Finished with a sprinkling of Italian seasoning. Served with your selection of two side dishes and a slice of warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $29.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Citrus Garlic Herb Compound Butter
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, responsibly farm raised off the coast of the Faroe Islands in very deep, cold, and fast current waters alleviating many common concerns with farmed fish, simply seasoned on the grill and then finished with a house made Citrus Garlic Herb compound butter Served with your selection of two side dishes and a slice of warm San Francisco sourdough or French bread. $23.95

(CHOICE OF) Pan Seared Snapper or Halibut with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Your choice of either fresh American Red Snapper or Alaskan Halibut prepared pan seared and then finished with a house made mushroom cream sauce to complement. Served with your choice of two side dishes and a slice of either San Francisco sourdough bread or French bread.
Snapper $42.95 (LIMITED AVILABILITY) // Halibut $38.95

*Substitute a side salad as your side with any entrée for $2.50 more*

*Gluten-Free Vegan Burger Buns are now available as substitute for $1.00 more!
(Does not include Po-Boys)

*Market Prices*
Halibut - Light Cut $35.95 Reg. Cut $38.95
Halibut Royale and Potato Encrusted $39.95 Halibut Basket $26.95
Sockeye Salmon - Light Cut $22.95 Reg. Cut $25.95
King Crab Dinner (1lb) – $150.00 (OUT OF STOCK)
Opilio Snow Crab Dinner (1lb) – $41.75

Address

2414 SE Tones Drive
Ankeny, IA
50021

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+15159631940

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