First and foremost the food is excellent! There is plenty of food you will not leave hungry! We had…read morethe crab pots you got 3 huge, meaty, juicy and delicious claws, with potato, corn and sausage. The garlic butter was so good to dip everything in & if you like spicy like a few with us they said it was so flavorful. The service was outstanding and the owners were so nice! You definitely need to check this place out, even if a little out of your way. We live in Illinois and will be returning!

We enjoyed our first meal at Shakin' Shellfish, a new restaurant in Ottumwa tonight. We had to try…read morethe shrimp boil, crawfish boil and crab boil. My favorite was the crab boil with Epic Eateries Garlic Butter seasoning. We had the shrimp and crawfish flavored in the Kickin' Cajun Garlic Butter. We will definitely be back! The owner even gave us a sample of the Spicy Ranch Hard Pretzels and the Hotter Than Hellfire Pretzels. We had to get a bag to take home! Be sure and make plans to try their Friday night special. It changes monthly. June is 2x shrimp tacos with pico de gallo and a side of pineapple for $10! I can't wait to try them!

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.

Wie had the House Chimichanga steak toughest so called steak she ever had stay away. Slow servers…read moreit wasn't even busy no impressed with the style of selections either. I will not go there again.

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.

The seafood was absolutely fresh and full of flavor -- every bite was delicious. You can tell the…read morechef puts real care into each dish, from the presentation to the balance of flavors. The staff were kind, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. It was one of those meals you remember not just for the food, but for the whole experience. I'll definitely be coming back soon!

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.

I have dined here twice with friends and both experiences were amazing…read more Do yourself a favor and show up for Happy Hour. My hubby gets the oysters and I get the shrimp cocktail with huge shrimp! The drink selection is great. I've had their Wisconsin style old fashioned and their NA blueberry mojito. Both were delicious. The service is always professional, friendly, and helpful in making selections. We are going to be regulars!

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: $46 03/04/2026 This was the choice of our son and daughter-in-law for our treat for their Birthdays. The food has been great on each of our visits and tonight we had the extra treat - enjoying a shared Smores dessert (see picture)! Tonight, we decided to take advantage of the Happy Hour specials and enjoy a few shared appetizers at the table, so started with 6 Shrimp Cocktail (see picture) and Cheese Curds (see picture). Both of them were very good, so we decided to also try their Raw Oysters (see picture) - which were also very good. For our dinner, my wife ordered the Lobster Roll (see picture) and while we weren't quite sure what form it would take, we were both pleased what was brought to the table, as it tasted great! I decided to go with the Walleye Wednesday special (see picture) and found it to not only taste great - but was a very generous portion of walleye!

We tried Laughing Crab during our trip and loved the experience. There's plenty of seating, a big…read moremenu, and reasonably priced drinks. Two of us went for the crab boil, and my husband ordered the crab and lobster. Everything was delicious and not over cooked. We also had fried shrimp with hush puppies; the shrimp was great, though the hush puppies were a little doughy. Our server, Kassi, was AMAZING! Highly recommend Laughing Crab if you're craving seafood.

Great food- especially the snow crab. Decently priced. Quick service. Easy going place.read more

Thankful for a friend's recommendation, as a recent lunch visit was solid good…read more Plenty of parking, spacious interior, and good customer service. Loved my Jerk Tilapia and veggies. Delicious meal, well priced. They have daily specials also. I'll be back.

Good food and good service. We also enjoy ordering sushi as an appetizer. I especially like their…read morecoconut shrimp.

My how I have missed my favorite restaurant in the Midwest! This was my first time at their new…read morelocation and it did not disappoint. Chef Lynn greeted me when I walked in and took time to chat with me. Everyone and everything here is fabulous and I will be back as often as possible. The food, service and ambiance are fabulous!

Colleagues and I were on our way to airport flying to Houston and one of them recommended this…read moreplace because he came during the last trip to des moine and was impressed. He was absolutely right! The food was really good and fresh! The interior decor was very nice and comfy and great service too! Will be back if we are in the area.

As a seafood lover, I was so excited to try the Lobster Roll at Splash before they take it off the…read moremenu. However, it was disappointing! The Lobster Roll had very little lobster and minimal flavor. For $46, I expected the roll to be packed with lobster. The generous portion of fries made it seem like they were meant to fill me up instead. Although I've been to Splash many times before, the music seemed louder than normal. After this experience, I don't think I'll be back any time soon.

We ventured out on a cold night for a taste of the warm ocean waters. Splash is always a spot to…read moregrab the freshest and most fantastic seafood in town and this visit did not disappoint. As I start each trip here I went for the highest level of pussers painkiller. That is always a good start. No trip here is complete without a nice bottle of wine with the meal and the chard we have was a great pairing with the shellfish platter. Service is always on point here. This is a great spot for a casual dinner at the bar or a full formal celebration downstairs. Thanks as always Splash Team

Had dinner here on a Tuesday evening while in town for a conference. I partnered up with another…read moreconference attendee and we came here for dinner. The menu had a diversity of options with both bistro and full size options. We both settled on the Main St. chicken dish on recommendation from the waitress along with swapping the rice for mashed potatoes. Great suggestion. My conference mate asked to have her mushrooms removed and I asked to have the tomatoes removed. Although we both ordered the same meal, the presentation looked different for each of us and hit the spot for our tastebuds. Mine seemed more like a chicken marsala while hers was a tomato sauce. Either way we both enjoyed our meals. We both also had dessert - I had the delicious chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. Honestly there was too much sauce but the cake was still delicious! My conference mate had the peanut pie and it was divine - imagine a Reese cup with an Oreo crust. If I'm ever back in Ames this will definitely be on my return list!!

Came here on company dinner and we had a great time. Food was decent and I enjoyed my carbonara,…read morehuge portion. The French onion soup was just ok but everyone enjoyed the peanut butter pie. Very good ambiance for group dining and the service was great.