I absolutely love this place. I live in Chicago and my fiancé is in DSM so we split time between…read moreboth places until he moves. Being in a transitional phase his kitchen is useless so if we want to eat it's got to be in a restaurant. We've been everywhere so no clue how this gem snuck past us. I would put them next to any of the high end places downtown without a second thought. The ambiance is clean, casual and cozy - think Colorado log cabin. It's not a big place so I imagine you'll find long waits on weekends. If so, wait. Trust me. It wasn't crowded because we typically don't venture out until late but 3/4 of the tables were occupied and several people were at the bar. Even so, it was easy to carry on a conversation without needing to raise our voices. It's difficult to choose what to order because everything sounds great. We ordered chicken fried oyster mushrooms for an app and they set the tone for everything else. Perfectly breaded and seasoned with actual flavor being the stale oil taste of a lot of fried apps. I had the Lobster Mac and it was absolutely decadent. There was a generous amount of lobster and the pieces themselves were substantial. The blend of cheeses was perfect. For the side (which wasn't even necessary because the size of the Mac was more than big enough) I got the Boursin Mushroom Au Gratin. I can't think of a word that describes how delicious it was. Perfect creaminess, rich with a slight tang...it could have stood on its own. My fiancé ordered the Iowa Chop and we were both shocked at the size of it. Again (yawn) cooked just right, not even a hint of the dryness you see a lot with chops. The Creamed Brussels Sprouts were great but I had eaten myself sick at this point so I had to admit defeat. Portions were big enough that I had plenty in the take home container for a whole meal the next day. I wanted to try the amazing looking pie but needed to be able to fit through the door to go home. Next time for sure. Service was really good. The server was laid back and quick with recommendations that she could back up instead of the standard "I like it" you get. I was shocked at the reasonable prices. These days $20 for a mediocre burger is standard so I couldn't believe the quality of food for the price. Our running joke is that once a restaurant starts laminating their menus, the quality is about to tank so I'm keeping my fingers crossed theirs steer clear. It's independently owned by the same people that own Barntown Brewing a few doors down. We will definitely try that out based on our experience here. My only critique is that they serve Pepsi instead of Coke. Seems like DSM leans that way which breaks my heart. My southern roots and common sense keep me loyal to Coca Cola. Where I grew up when you order a Coke the server asks what kind of Coke because it's just what you call every soft drink. Go. Go tonight. You won't regret it.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 05/20/2026 The neighbors suggested the Guesthouse for our dinner tonight and given our experiences, we heartily agreed. We started our meals with a glass of beer, then ordered our dinners. Tonight, my wife opted for the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with grilled shrimp (see picture) - at our server Chelsea's suggestion (Chelsea was great). While I usually prefer trying different dishes vs. ordering what I've had before, it was Wednesday and I'm a sucker for specials...so again opted for Walleye Wednesday (see picture). While we both enjoyed both dishes after sharing tastes of each, the highlight of the meal was the Campfire Pie (that Chelsea recommended) along with a scoop of ice cream (at our neighbor's suggestion). Check it out in the picture and be sure to give it a try!

A truly good seafood dining experience in a casual environment that encourages coziness and…read moreconversation. Plenty of parking, a unique three-option dining option from different menus. Liked our server, Gio, who knew his craft. Enjoyed my Faroe Island Salmon with mashed potatoes and a Caesar Salad. Liked that Gio listened well and got my order right! I also enjoyed my partner's Canadian Pike Walleye and her asparagus side! Little pricier than anticipated, which was my only reason for assigning four stars instead of five.

Food and service both good. A bit pricey though. A very good selection of seafood items…read more Presentation was very good also.

Quite a few Mexican restaurants in town but decided to try this new one out. Their seafood…read moreofferings set them apart. Our party of five had the place to ourselves. The food was all fresh and delicious. The ceviche, served cold, was very good. Another in our party ordered a dish with shrimp, cucumbers, onions, and some type of dressing also served cold which was very good. My quesadilla was excellent. Crispy and hot with garnishments that were very fresh. Guy behind the bar let us sample his pina colada which is made from scratch rather than a mix. Delicious. Same with the margaritas. Looking forward to our next meal at Venture Plate.

To be honest, I wasn't expecting amazing food coming from a seafood restaurant in Nebraska, but I…read morewas blown away. Fried Alligator (pictured) was delicious. Tried 3 different oysters- delicious. Finally got the scallops as an entree and they were some of the best I've ever had, plated over a thick cut of pork belly. Excellent food quality and happy to pay the fair prices for it. Waiter was also very friendly and attentive. Love!

Plank has, unfortunately, announced they will be closing at the end of 2025, and while I did enjoy…read moresome of their food offerings, I can't say I'm super surprised. They definitely have/had some pretty high prices compared to other eateries in the area. I'm not sure if that is caused by cost of goods or location or what, but I think that did come into play when a lot of economic hardship is happening all over. Like I mentioned above, I DID like their food, but it definitely had to be a special occasion type of thing, due to the high prices. When we did go, I LOVED the Maryland Crab Dip. It reminded me of my favorite crab dip in the world, at the SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta. We also had the Green Bean Almandine that was on special last time we went and that was pretty good, but you have to be a green bean fan, for sure. I decided to try the sushi as my main dish last time, and had the Everything Crunch Maki, which consisted of cooked salmon, jalapeño, and cream cheese. It was pretty good, and had a little hint of spice to it from the jalapeño, which cut the heavy cream aspect. My husband had the Grilled Atlantic Salmon for his entree, and gave me a few bites. It was cooked well and the mushroom risotto below it was very flavorful and filling. The cute nautical ambiance and excellent service were always appreciated, so no complaints there either. I think if they had been in a different area with less expensive rent and cost of goods, I may have visited more often.

The food was outstanding. We had a little bit of everything. The one problem was not enough room…read moreto enjoy it all. Sadly, we will have to return again to try the things we didn't get to try? Staff did an excellent job. Danielle took care of our group of five. She was on top of our service needs. Great with sharing recommendations.

If you love seafood then go to the Waterfront off University in WDM for a delicious walleye or…read morefried oyster poboy New Orlean style. The seasoning on the seafood gumbo will perk you up. The fried oysters are rich, crispy and deliciously good with a few fine bones that bypassed the skillful hand of the sous chef. Nathan -- the wait staffer -- was very attentive and alert to my table which made the meal more enjoyable. The pleasant atmosphere was suitable for all types of gatherings whether solo, business, groups or casual diners who just wanted to relax at the booth or bar to just "chill" in a friendly crowd pleasing atmosphere.

Good people, great food! Easy to find on the main strip. Believe the bar is open later than 9read more

Support your local small town places. I had forgotten to post my review but wanted to give you my…read morethoughts. We were out for a little road trip in March which put us in Earlham. We didn't know what to expect but the street parking outside was misleading. We walked into the bar door and it was busy. The place was hopping and there was multiple tables eating around . The waitress came to check on us right away. We checked out the menu and were in the mood to try the fried tenderloin. The waitress said she really liked it and told us it was a good choice. Hubby got the Philly steak sandwich and fries. The longer we stayed the louder it got. More and more people kept coming in the door and heading back further into a park of the building we couldn't see from our seats. It made it hard to talk at our table of 4. I think this is the place to be for Earlham and the locals. It had a great atmosphere and good food. The staff knew about everyone who walked in. The waitress was one of the things that made the experience good. She was happy to talk with us and tell us what she thought of certain food items. I liked my tenderloin and fries. I would suggest to anyone to go and check this place out.

Parrillada de Mariscos #2 was amazing! Shared it with a friend and there was food leftover. The…read moresauces and salsa were all fantastic. Service was great.

We were seated right away in a booth. Our waitress was very nice. She brought out chips and 2 kinds…read moreof salsa. They were both delicious! We both had just ice water, we will try the bloody Mary's next time. We ordered the fajitas et 7 mares to share and one extra tortilla. I have to tell you all of the seafood was amazing and we had plenty to share. They had some nice music playing in the background, but not too loud to not carry a conversation. My husband was telling me what he wanted to try on a future visit!

They always have great food! It looks very upscale compared to some places in town, but the prices…read moreare great! I always had problems deciding what to order, and would choose the Little Italy (combination of 3 different foods) and each item is so good, that its what i always order. The staff have never let my drink run out before giving me a refill. This is a place i always recommend to my friends. (Or suggest we go to!)

Very nice inside. The hostess/waitress on her phone & "reclining" on the couch just inside the door…read morewas a .5 star deduct. The food was Delicious. I had the canneloni which one has a hard time finding in Italian restaurants any more. So why the other .5 star deduct - the filling's color being kind of a green/gray and more like a paste was a little off-putting. But again, it was still Delicious.

I had the king crab legs with garlic butter. OMG! So delicious! It came with a small potato and…read morecorn on the cob. Our server, Nick, was excellent. He was the only server working that afternoon (it was early afternoon) and he was right on top of everything. The restaurant wasn't busy. It was a Wednesday. I really liked the nautical theming. I would gladly go again and again

Food is great and service is always great as well but they need to update their hours as they have…read moreopen hours until 10pm but I showed up at 915pm and they have a sign on the door that they dont sit after 9pm and that they only do take out. Drove 25 mins for nothing

Good people good service great food... the owners are always there and they get to know their…read moreclients.... Good game regardless ok too