Splash Seafood Oyster Bar & Grill is Iowa and Des Moines' premiere Seafood Restaurant. Our award winning wine list is perfectly paired to compliment our extensive seafood selections. Our jet fresh seafood is flown in daily from coast to coast, including seaports in Boston, Seattle, Key Largo, and Honolulu.
The idea for Splash was given birth on the water in 1998 by an avid Key's Fisherman, Bruce Gerleman. I am committed to bringing the same attention to detail that I accomplished in so many of my historic renovations to the food and service at Splash. My plan has always been to bring the best of the Islands back to Iowa to share with my guests.
The idea for Splash was given birth on the water in 1998 by an avid Key's Fisherman, Bruce Gerleman. I am committed to bringing the same attention to detail that I accomplished in so many of my historic renovations to the food and service at Splash. My plan has always been to bring the best of the Islands back to Iowa to share with my guests.
Services
Splash is proud to serve a fantastic selection of artisanal meats and cheeses. Our platters are perfect as a meal starter or to cap off a wonderful dinner with one of our hand crafted cocktails. Create a combination platter to suit your own taste or try the delicious Iowa platter comprised of locally produced meats and cheeses.
The Wine Spectator Magazine award winning wine program at Splash is founded on two fundamental principles: 1. To offer high quality wines from around the world at a low mark-up to provide our guest with incredible value. 2. To provide expert care, our two Certified Sommeliers will help create a fun wine experience for you, our guest, while you learn, experience and drink our delicious varieties.
Reviews (10)
Alex Garveaux
Dec 23, 2021
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I wouldn't pay that much for it again. The food was good, but not overall amazing. The surf and turf linguini needed more salt and perhaps some other seasonings to convince me it didn't come from Applebees. The proteins were tender and savory, but the sauce didn't match that level. There was simply nothing extraordinary about the food aside from being the only place to get certain things. I will say the seabass salad was pretty enjoyable and reasonably priced with nice presentation. But my friends and I agreed most of the prices were chalked up to jazz playing, blue light and certain decor throughout
Erik Gordon
Dec 16, 2021
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Scott Boubin
Oct 21, 2021
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Jon
Sep 04, 2021
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Lee Dumas
Sep 04, 2021
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The night started great. Prices were surprisingly high, but atmosphere and staff were great, so we decided to stay. Meal was quite good, lobster tail could have been browned or grilled on top a little better, but good size, fresh tail, king crab leg, and good steak, flavorful. Unfortunately then we met the owner on the way out. He started a conversation with us, and then attacked the politics of the city and state that we're from, and for some reason decided that we were folks that he could recommend a good STRIP CLUB to in the area. What would have been a great meal, drinks, and experience was
Shawn That One Guy
Jul 26, 2021
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James Kilmer
Jul 14, 2021
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Really fun upscale seafood dining experience. My wife ordered the shrimp risotto and I had the mixed grill which was a filet mignon Oscar style, grilled shrimp and mussels with asparagus and garlic potatoes. It was all delicious. Our server was prompt, pleasant and professional. Looking forward to our next visit, Splash is a wonderful place for a special occasion.
Lyle Veach
Feb 11, 2021
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Eric Gaby
Dec 16, 2019
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Shannon Tusler
Dec 08, 2019
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We went during the lunch hour. We were 1 of 3 couples in there. 1 waitress, I think...her name is Amber. Friendly and attentive. The bar is across the hall and the kitchen is 2 levels down. That poor gal, she needed to have her step counter on. Anyways. Lobster Bisque, Lobster Bites, Small seafood platter, and oysters. The Lobster bisque was okay, a nice portion of lobster. My husband likes the oysters. The lobster bites were better, but not phenomenal. I wish I had known the platter came cold. Could be my fault for not reading the menu properly. I can't eat cold seafood. The helping was generous
