Eastern Market Seafood Co

Reviews

• Janice J.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  Great place to hang out for the day.  So much to see and do. Whether you are with your friend family or by yourself.  You can always enjoy this market.

• Jessica R.

  star star star star star_border 8 June 2026

  Upon waking up, we immediately began to get ready for yes, another meal. Shenandoah Country Club presented perhaps the most spectacular Chaldean meal experience ever.
  
  This was not to be had before a private tour through the Chaldean Cultural Center inside Shenandoah country club. I encourage everyone to experience this at least one time. On the surface it appears to be a tiny museum, but once you start walking through you realize how much time it would truly take to enjoy and experience such a small museum. We only had about 30 minutes before dinner so I did not get to take in all of the museum but I definitely will the next time I am in Detroit. And I hope that is sooner rather than later!
  
  Dinner began with appetizers, each unique to Chaldean culture.
  
  Kibbeh Nayee is the "steak tartar" of Chaldean cuisine. Minced beef tenderloin covered in olive oil and spices. Options for regular or spicy, we opted for spicy and boy was that a spicy surprise. I could've made an entire meal out of this but we also had vegetarian version of Kibbeh Nayee, made with bulgar wheat.
  
  Then we had hummus and baba ghannough. Both were clearly made in house and they put my Costco tub versions to shame. Hey, don't judge, that's the closest I can get here in Des Moines. The baba was beyond magnificent, a perfect blend of garlic and tahini spices that were not overpowering but yet left a wonderful aftertaste. The hummus was very mild with just enough hints of lemon to keep me wanting to eat more. But I must preserve what little stomach space I have left for even more to come.
  
  Everything was served with three kinds of bread, basic French bread, pitas and khebuz (A Chaldean version of a flat pita bread, made without yeast which allows for months of storage in the olden days).
  
  Shenandoah salad (with tabbouleh) was spectacular. Similar to a chop salad you would find in your basic Italian restaurant, this one had unique Chilean flavors making the experience top-notch for someone who loves a good chopped salad.
  
  Mediterranean salad was very similar to the one above but even closer to what I would expect from an Italian restaurant in terms of chopped salad. Also light, delightful and exquisite. At this point I have reached max capacity and we have only just begun.
  
  As we wait for the main course, a delightful surprise is delivered to our table from the master chef (who also stopped by to say hello). A large diver sea scallop delicately placed on top of a small swivel of linguine, topped with an orange/kumquat reduction. Those of you that follow my blog know that I don't love fruit in my food, but this was a perfect marriage of sweet flavors with the salty sea scallop. I could've made an entire meal out of this one again, but I think the two bites was plenty to leave my palate satisfied but wanting more.
  
  Now for the main course.
  
  Masgoof, a 4lb Supperior white fish (bone in or boneless, either or) was served boneless at our table on a heaping platter. It was so fresh and delightful, I could honestly order one of these fish, nothing else and just eat the meat as a meal. Light Chaldean spices not overpowering the simplicity of the fish's freshness.
  
  Also served were bowls of saffron rice, cracked wheat (similar to rice), khulta (curried onions) that is meant to add flavor to anything one eats. Honestly I could've eaten an entire bowl of khulta by itself; I love sautéed onions but this is a whole new level!
  
  By this point I am entirely certain that my pants are going to explode, and I don't know if I can walk out of here. But of course, more goods are delivered to the table. Homemade pistachio ice cream and a plate of dates and walnuts. I never knew that Chaldeans de-pit their dates, insert a walnut where the pit used to be, and eat it that way. It is meant to cut down the sweetness of the date and it's true! Sooooo good. I love this snack, and I could snack on these often. Yet another new discovery for me.
  
  All of this was washed down with a beautiful Caymus red and a lovely, steaming cup of coffee. I can't believe what I just ate, it was magical! Unlike any other middle eastern meal I've ever had. Chaldean cuisine just has its own uniqueness to it and one I'll unlikely find in Des Moines!
  
  I already cannot wait to go back to Detroit and experience the holocaust museum all over again, more ethnic meals and, most importantly, to experience the Chaldean museum inside Shenandoah country club. While we had a great tour, I certainly did not take in all it has to offer. The history of Chaldeans as a culture and community is inspiring and worth a slow tour through what it has to offer.

• Karol C.

  star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

  In this day and time of veganism and plant-based diets, a good ole cheat day is always in order.
  
  One of my go-to's for some fatty, juicy goodness is Eastern Market Seafood.
  
  I've been coming here since my early 20s to grab the satisfying carnivorous delight that is their amazing sausage sandwich.
  
  I order mine with three smoked varieties. There are about 10 or so to choose from, half smoked, half not. All of the sausages are boiled. You choose whatever combination you'd like, up to five different sausages. The stuffed pitas also come with lettuce and tomato, I believe. I'm a plain with mustard sort of girl.
  
  My fav combo is smoked kielbasa, smoked andouille and red hots with lots of mustard and a can of Vernor's to wash it down.
  
  Not much else says "Detroit" than this $5 lunch.
  
  Oh! I don't cook, but the fresh sausage and seafood looks good as well. *wink*

• Tyrellie S.

  star star star star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  Went to this place looking for some seafood and it's very over priced. $15 per pound for snow crab legs. Went to my local Kroger's and got some for $12 a pound. They have a few items you can't find in regular stores but the prices are higher for some items...

• Amelia B.

  star star star star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  Sigh.
  I went for Seafood, for a seafood boil.
  
  Annnnddddd, My highlight was "The Works" sausage sandwich which is three types of sausages for 4 dollars served in a Pita with onions, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. They have a HUGE variety of sausages.
  
  But unfortunantly, i didnt find the seafood variety or prices all that convenient. They dont carry live seafood. Not even LIVE lobsters. No whole lobsters. The clams are packaged as if they come from a store. The shrimp have to be purchased in bulk it looks like.  
  
  Ill be back for a sausage sandwich because im from detroit and support detroit. But ill buy my seafood elsewhere.