21 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ankeny

“Definitely our go to resturant. The drinks. The food. The atmposphere. All of it!“

“We often eat there when we're in Ankeny, and did so last Sunday. The fish and chips was, as it always is, outstanding. Our waitress, Jordan, was equally outstanding. She took care of our lunch time needs, often anticipating what we were wanting next. She even sent my wife home with a cup of the pop she was drinking. Simply outstanding and is our favorite restaurant when we're in Des Moines area.“

“A group of 6 of us were here celebrating 2 of our closest friends’ birthdays on Saturday, November 22, 2025. We all had a phenomenal experience. Top notch food, and main reason I am writing this review is due to the person serving us (JOSH). Our evening was made extra special thanks to JOSH. He greeted us with a genuine smile, anticipated our needs without being intrusive, and offered thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be spot-on. His friendly demeanor and attention to detail made us feel truly cared for. We left not only full but also grateful for such exceptional service.“

“Foods always good, quick, and by far my favorite selection of music“

“The best lamb stew I’ve ever had. The herb palate was amazing!“

“Excellent service and food!“

“We had a work dinner & it was amazing! Food, drinks, staff - everything!!! 10/10!!“

“Oh my gosh!!! Sophie!!! If you see this, please know I've been meaning to write this for over 1 yr now. You're the best server- you're so so sweet, genuine, and you go out of your way to help customers.
The food here is great! Their pre-meal snack is so different than the typical bread and butter..and oh so good; it is cooked corn with these 2 amazing homemade sauces. 🤩 You wouldn't believe these creamy sauces are dairy free, if that matters to you.

I also had a delicious chicken entree a few times. Check this place out at the Farmers Market where their pupusas sell out by 11am lol.

Lastly!- the place was low key and perfect.“

“Amazing food and at a reasonable price and not a bad wait time.“

“We booked the private room in advance for a team dinner , what an incredible experience from the reservation to the pre call for expectations to the service and the food was absolutely amazing. The GM stopped by to make sure we were 100 satisfied We will most definitely be back Thanks Robin for your hospitality“

“Food is always delicious! I went in after work on Mother’s Day to take home 3 orders of shrimp fajitas and the patio and tables inside were packed. Despite staff being very busy, I still got my order in 15 min and one of the teens working at the register checked on me while I waited to see if I needed anything. I’ve always had excellent service. The margaritas are delicious as well!“

“We had a gift card to have delivery - picked chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, rice, naan, samosas. All was delicious, warm, and nourishing. All ages loved it. Enough for leftovers, too!!“

“Thank for great food and service. ?“

“An absolute must for authentic and delicious Peruvian food in Iowa! We were blown away by the ceviche and pollo a la brasa and the excellent customer service. Cannot recommend this place enough and it will be a regular spot on our trips to Des Moines.“

“We stopped at El Patron on my birthday on a ridiculously hot day and had a good time. The chips and salsa were good, especially after asking for the hot salsa, and the cheese dip was good enough that I probably could have just kept eating that and called it lunch.

Our meals were good with generous portions, but the drinks were definitely the star of this visit. They were hitting! 😂

Service was okay. Everyone was friendly, but they seemed a little distracted and we waited for attention a few times.

The restaurant itself is colorful and fun, and apparently mentioning your birthday gets you the full treatment. I got the song, giant sombrero, and a shot of some very questionable tequila. 😂 It made for a fun birthday memory!

Overall, good Mexican food and a fun atmosphere. I wouldn't make a special trip across town for it, but if we're nearby again, I'd happily stop in for chips, hot salsa, queso and a margarita.“

“We stopped here at the last minute and they did not disappoint! Their food is amazing! Highly recommend stopping if you’re hungry.“

“My husband and I came here for lunch and it did not disappoint. The food is authentic and made with love if you will. The flavor is sooo good! The staff was all very welcoming and kind. The atmosphere was my favorite part. So much culture. If you are looking for a great cultural experience with amazing food, this is the place! Would definitely come back!“

“Restaurant.100% Salvadoreño. Familiar. Y muy acogedor. Le ofrece. Auténticas Recetas tradicionales. De nuestro querido El Salvador 🇸🇻. Venga y disfrute. Las Ricas y deliciosas. Pup usas. Y sus deliciosas. Bebidas. Como el tropical y delicioso fresco de ensalada. Tropical. Si usted ya visitó el bien sabor latino. Muchas gracias. 🤗🇸🇻“

“The seafood spread was absolutely worth it and made for a satisfying meal. The crab was fresh and flavorful, the calamari was perfectly crispy, and the fries and fried chicken were cooked just right. Everything was served hot and delicious, and I can't wait to come back again.“

“Can’t say I’ve had better honey mustard anywhere else, goes great with the chicken tenders. The burgers are a must and they know how to serve a cold beer. Great place great people will be going back! 10/10👍🏻“

“How can you go wrong with this combo?!?!

I always get the fish, chicken, and shrimp platter from LJS and cheese curds from A&W. 🐖🐽🐷 Worth the astronomical calories a couple of times a year. That combo costs me $20. A huge platter of fried goodness for only $20.

Clean space, including the bathrooms. Nice staff.

Plenty of parking, drive through option, handicap accessible.

Located in an area with lots of other things to do and see.“