The food is beyond amazing! The staff is so warm and Inviting. I honestly never ate seafood that much but after this place I’m obsessed. Im a big fan of the catfish and Crawfish. The cod is excellent as well.... Honestly plan on trying everything at one point lol
The food was absolutely amazing! We got the Trap Star and for 3 people it was plenty! The owner made a point to come out and talk to every guest as well as being the one cooking the delicious food! 10/10 recommend.
Great food, great service! Simple, no frills concept! You get your seafood in a bag and bucket for shells. A bib, roll of paper towels and wet wipes and you are ready to dig in! We went with medium spice which was plenty spicy by the time we got to the bottom of the bag! They are getting their liquor license ilater this week and will serve beer and wine. Parking in back of the building.
My 1st visit because I've been skeptical. I'm not easily impressed.
Not only was I TOTALLY impressed with my food, but the customer service was A1.
I wished I remembered to get the ladies name (She may of been the owner).
She gave me a menu, walked me through my ordering options, offered me a drink while I waited, and she sat and talked to me the entire time while I waited for my food (which wasn't long at all). It wasn't forced conversation in hopes of retaining a customer. It was genuine conversation that you remember.
So for both reasons, I will frequently visit an give rave reviews about this establishment.
This place is amazing! I love the vibe and the sea food is to die for!! New favorite place!
We have drove by many times, the food was amazing and very reasonably priced. The staff was very courteous. We will be back and I recommend it to anyone who loves seafood
Beyond delicious! Customer service was incredible.Our waitress was on top of our every need. Our group shared the Trap special, medium heat, the food was fresh, hot, fabulous! We will all be back!!
My husband & I are always looking for an excellent seafood restaurant in Des Moines. On 1-6-18 we found "The Seafood Trap".We split the variety bag . I never have liked mussels or clams so I was very hesitant to order the variety bag. I am so glad we did. I loved the mussels & clams. The lobster & crab was sweet and everything seasoned perfect. Excellent service and very friendly upbeat atmosphere. We will be back !!!
The food is amazing, the staff is attentive and helpful and the fun is unbeatable. We loved everything about this place.
Meta Obersteller Gowin
+5
Had Trap star and extra crab legs. Yum! Fun place and great service. Took my daughter for her birthday and it was so fun. The pathetic spice was plenty spicy for me. Will go back for sure.
This place is the most amazing seafood place in the Midwest.. It's hand on deck here so don't expect getting silverware
Staff is PERFECT, food is AMAZING and manger/owner is everywhere making sue EVERYBODY is happy
Food was amazing! The customer service was really good. I love how a pound of shrimp filled me up the portion size was really good u will leave there full!
Awesome spot with an even better staff! Will make this a weekly spot when in town!
Excellent seafood!!! Can't wait to go again. If you order the hot spice for sauce, it has a kick. The apps were very good too!!!
Clean place, nice atmosphere, great staff, good food with an interesting twist, and a fun experience!
Amazing!! Highly recommend just going all in and getting the trap star ♡♡♡♡♡ and some extras on the side ♡♡
Cafe feel but food was great. Wishy washy was pretty spicy so we opted for the garlic butter but as a side, perfect heat! Seriously, it was so good!
Amazing seafood. I have recommended to several friends and plan on introducing my parents to this place. The food was great.
My wife and I love this place. Best seafood experience we’ve had in the Des Moines area!
Great place! So much better then a Joe's Crab shack! Super friendly staff and was served great food quickly!!
We did the seafood trap bag with the garlic butter. It was so good. The waitress was super nice and attentive. The decor is much more modern than I had anticipated. Can't wait to be near again to go back.
Stephanie Lawrence Anderson
+5
The seafood is awesome! My husband is an East Coast native and was pleasantly surprised with actually being able to get great seafood in Iowa! The service was excellent and the owners took time to talk with us, ask about our experience and thanked us many times for stopping in! We will definitely be returning!
We loved it! The food was great. We got the trap star and a loaf of French bread and it was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. Maybe just a little pricy but overall a great experience.
If you are using GPS to get there have your eyes open because mine took us by it the first time.
Stopped in last night and everything was great. From the staff to the food. I just wish seafood was cheaper here in Iowa but I understand
This place is Amazing, food is fresh and delicious! Great service and made me feel welcome. Definitely will be going back! Also, their trap fries are great for dipping in the sauce
Hands down best seafood around!! Toss it on the table and go to town! Sooo glad to have found this place. DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK!!!!
Awesome seafood great service. Bring your own alcohol is kind of neat.
Felix and his staff are amazing, as well as the food!! I am addicted...
It reminds me of eating fresh seafood off of the shrimp boats in Louisiana!
Unique, fun and delicious!! Staff was very friendly and the seafood was perfect!
This was AWESOME! I've been in Texas for the last 25 years and I have been use to good food. I took my Wife here to see what it's about. They nailed it! Amanda and the staff was excellent. She explained to us first timers the entire menu and recommended great appetizers. Usually the Trap Star is a two person meal, but I devoured the whole thing. Prices were on the high side, BUT you get what you pay for. Recommend 10 out of 10, we will be back again!
This place is one of our favorite places. Love going to new places, but this is one of those that you just have to keep going back. Staff and food is amazing.... We love this place. It is a must try.
We go to the gulf of Florida every year so we're kind of seafood snobs, and this seafood has great flavor! Get the medium spice 🌶 with a side of the hot🌶 for dipping!!! The only thing I would recommend for the chef is to watch how long you're keeping the seafood on heat. Some things were a little over cooked. The fried clams and lobster were slightly over done. Otherwise great food and you can bring in your own beverage!!!! That includes alcohol 🍸 cheers guys on a great spot!!!!
Okay. Here’s the deal - the food is absolutely phenomenal. The price for the amount of food you get isn’t exactly fair. If you have the means I recommend getting two bags of the seafood boil. It is also really neat because you can bring your own alcohol and they charge a minimal cork fee. Expect to get messy and have a fun experience. Service was fantastic.
Amazing FRESH seafood! Best I e had sense I was in Jamaica 😃
My door greeter / server was exceptional. Very polite, very attentive. All 3 of the servers stopped by my table to say hello, ask if there was anything needed, top off my drink. The food, fried cod basket was delicious. But so many fries that I couldn't finish it all. Sparse on decorations, but a cozy welcoming atmosphere. Will certainly return soon. Highly recommended!
Found this jewel and had an absolute great experience. Can't wait to come back to town to visit.
It was awesome the seasoning blended just right, I will be back again ❤
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