Iowa is in the middle of the country, and most of its food matches. The most iconic Iowa treats include hearty country-style meals like pork tenderloin and fresh-caught fish from our many rivers and lakes. However, a new restaurant in Davenport is doing something completely different. Costa Del Mar Mexican Grill & Seafood Restaurant is a major addition to the state’s growing Mexican scene, but this isn’t your standard place selling tacos and fajitas. The specialty here is the bounty of the sea, and Costa Del Mar may just sell the best seafood in Iowa. Whether you like it fried, grilled, or as pure as it can come, you can immediately taste the difference – it’s as if the food here came directly from the sea. So make your way down to Davenport for a voyage into just how unique Iowa seafood can be.

The large, Mexican-style design of Costa Del Mar lets you know this place is something special - and the interior matches!
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The nicely lit dining room is the perfect place to indulge in some great Mexican food - and the specialty here is seafood.
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You won't just find your typical Mexican staples here - many of the dishes are based on authentic Mexican recipes you might have never tried before.
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You'll even find hard-to-find seafood specialties like Langoustines, and the preparations are usually designed to accent the natural flavor of the seafood.
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Look for mixed-grill options so you can try many different kinds of seafood in one dish.
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You'll also find some Mexican staples like quesadillas, and the flavor the fresh seafood gives makes a big difference.
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If you want to taste the seafood at its best, get one of the restaurant's ceviches - essentially marinated seafood cocktails.
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If you want something a little more traditional, go for the fried fish - but these massive filets aren't your everyday fish and chips!
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Have you visited Costa Del Mar Mexican Grill & Seafood in Davenport? Let us know about your visit, and tell us your pick for the best seafood in Iowa in the comments section! Visit Costa del Mar’s Facebook page for more on the restaurant’s menu and specials. For another unique Iowa restaurant, check out Cedar Rapids’ tribute to the country fair.

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Costa Del Mar Mexican Grill & Seafood, 3852 N Brady St A, Davenport, IA 52806, USA