Red Anchor Menu (Update 2025)
Red Anchor, located in Council Bluffs, IA, offers a delightful Cajun/Creole seafood experience with a focus on delivery and takeout options. The menu features a variety of appetizers like crispy calamari and flavorful crab cakes. Their seafood gumbo and New England clam chowder are perfect choices for soup and salad lovers. Indulge in their fried shrimp or catfish sandwiches for a satisfying meal. Customer reviews highlight the unique dining experience, with a Boiling Crab vibe and interactive elements like bibs and gloves for a messy, yet enjoyable meal. With friendly service and tasty dishes, Red Anchor is a must-try spot for seafood lovers looking for a fun and delicious dining adventure.
Appetizers
Chicken Wings
Regular, BBQ, Cajun, lemon pepper, Buffalo.
10 Hushpuppies
Golden-brown cornmeal fritters with a fluffy interior, lightly seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley.
Crab Rangoon
Crispy wontons stuffed with creamy crab and cheese filling.
French Fries
Crispy, golden potato fries with a light, crunchy texture.
Fried Cheese Stick
Golden, crispy breaded cheese sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.
Cajun Fries
Crispy fries seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices.
Onion Ring
Crispy, golden-fried onion rings with a perfect crunch.
Edamame
Steamed young soybeans sprinkled with coarse sea salt and a hint of red pepper flakes.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy, golden-brown sweet potato fries seasoned with a touch of Cajun spices.
2 Crab Cake
Generous portions of tender crab meat, lightly seasoned and mixed with herbs, then formed into cakes and cooked to a golden brown.
Calamari
Crispy, golden-fried calamari rings served with fresh lemon wedges.
New England Clam Chowder
Tender clams, diced potatoes, and sweet corn in a creamy broth, garnished with a sprig of dill.
Coleslaw
Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.
Seafood Gumbo with Rice
House Salad
Fresh mix of greens, with an assortment of vegetables and homemade dressing.
Soup and Salad
Sandwiches
Fried Shrimp Sandwich
Crispy fried shrimp, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato slices, topped with a creamy sauce, all nestled in a soft baguette.
Fried Catfish Sandwich
Crispy fried catfish fillets with a golden-brown crust, served with slices of soft white bread.
Chicken Tender Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken tenders topped with shredded lettuce and tomato slices in a sandwich.
2 Fried Combo
Choice of chicken tender, calamari, soft shell crab, oyster, catfish, shrimp.
10 Fried Shrimp Basket
10 Fried Oyster Basket
4 Chicken Tender Basket
15 Fried Calamari Basket
4 Fried Catfish Basket
2 Soft Shell Crab Basket
Fried Basket
Get Your Hands Dirty
Get Your Hands Dirty
Each 1 lb. Seafood order comes with corn, potato and sausage.
Create Your Own Seafood Combo
1/2 lb. come with corn, potato and sausage.
Create Your Own Seafood Combo
Combo Special
Combo C
1/2 lb. snow crab legs, 1/2 lb. shrimp (no head), 1 lb. lobster tail. Served with 2 corn, 2 potatoes, 2 eggs.
Seafood Deluxe Combo
2 lb. shrimp (no head), 1 lb. dungeness crab, snow crab, lobster (2 tails), crawfish, and sausage.
3 lbs. Crawfish Platter Combo
Comes with 2 corns, potatoes, and eggs.
Combo A
1 lb. shrimp (no head), 1 lb. crawfish. Served with 2 corn, 2 potatoes, 2 eggs.
1 lb. Combo B
Snow crab legs, shrimp (no head), crawfish. Served with 2 corn, 2 potatoes, 2 eggs.
5 lbs. Crawfish Platters Combo
Comes with 3 corn, potatoes and eggs.
Combo E
1/2 lb. dungeness crab, 1/2 lb. shrimp, 1/2 lb. scallops. Served with corn potato and egg.
1 lb. Family Platter Combo
Lobster (2 tails), 1 lb. snow crab legs, 1 lb. shrimp (no head), 1 lb. crawfish, 1 lb. black mussels. Served with 4 corns, 4 potatoes, and 4 eggs.
1/2 lb. Combo B
Snow crab legs, shrimp (no head), crawfish. Served with 1 corn, 1 potato, 1 egg.
Sausage
Cajun-style.
1 Egg
Smooth, hard-boiled egg with a tender white exterior and a creamy yolk center.
1 Potato
Tender, whole boiled potato with a delicate skin, showcasing a creamy interior.
Steamed Rice
Soft and fluffy white rice, cooked to perfection.
1 Corn
4 oz. Extra Condiment
Sides
Kids' Menu
Kids Fish Sticks
Cajun-style.
Kids Cheese Sticks
Crispy.
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Cajun-seasoned.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Cajun-seasoned.
Can of Sprite
Crisp, refreshing lemon-lime soda in a can.
Orange Juice
Classic citrus refreshment.
Bottled Water
Pure and refreshing bottled water.
Apple Juice
Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.
Can of Pepsi
The bold, refreshing, robust cola.
Can of Diet Pepsi
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
Drinks
Boiled Seafood
L1. Shrimp
No head.
L2. Snow Crab Legs
L3. Crawfish
L4. Shrimp
Head on.
L5. Clams
L6. Green Mussels
L7. Black Mussels
L8. Crawfish and Shrimp
No head.
L9. Snow Crab Leg and Shrimp
No head.