Fodor's Expert Review Waterfront Seafood Market

At both locations (Ankeny and West Des Moines) the vibe is supercasual, with fish flown in daily for a menu that straddles contemporary and classic, from oysters on the half shell to innovative sushi rolls. There's a nod to Southern cuisine with a fried-seafoods menu and six po'boy sandwiches. Alaskan king crab caught in the Bering Sea and lobster from Kittery, Maine, are among the delicacies. Options for lighter fare include crab cakes or a cup of New England clam chowder or creole-style gumbo.