Very neat, historic bar. Loose meat pizza was different, but hit the spot, also got a chicken…read moresandwich the next night, also good. Prices are insanely cheap to me and there's nothing wrong with that. Came here all 3 nights I was here for beers, Kris the bartender was wonderful. Kudos to her!

Best food and historic atmosphere. Our waitress was great. It's a true experience!. We'll stop…read moreagain when nearby.

While the owls nest was highly recommended by several locals, which included those who worked at…read morehotel Ottumwa within walking distance (bc no Ubers) and ( fancy like)Applebees. We decided to give it a try, bc dive bar... Service started decent enough, beers were brought in a timely manner and without constant need to ask, bartender admitted there was party coming in later on in the evening. It was also her birthday...Emily I believe. She was excited to get off and go celebrate....it seemed quite early on in our visit that she'd already started celebrating, lots of shots, plenty of time not even in the bar, actually admitted and apologized that she went to the "thrift store". We spent approx 4-5 hours there, same patrons would come and go between the bar and the sidewalk. A little sketchy, even for a dive bar.

The food was delicious as always. The hardest part was ordering the food when I'm not bi- lingiul.read more

A PERFECT SPOT -- ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS TRAVELING WITH LITTLE ONES!…read more We were staying at the hotel and ended up coming to Wissota Chophouse almost every single day because it was that good. I was traveling with my two-year-old, and the entire staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating. They immediately brought her crayons and a coloring page every visit, and made us feel so welcome -- which any parent knows is priceless when you're on the road. Their daily happy hour from 4-6 is truly unmatched: half-off wine and drafts (yes please!), and the vibes are relaxed and friendly. My daughter and I were both completely obsessed with the truffle fries and the bread and butter -- honestly some of the best we've had anywhere. Obviously they're known for their amazing steak but everything we tried was delicious, fresh, and felt like such a treat without being stuffy. A special shoutout to the manager, who is incredibly sweet and made sure every visit felt personal. Between the food, the service, and how family-friendly it is, this spot became the highlight of our stay. If you're in Ottumwa- especially if you're staying at the hotel- you have to go. And definitely go during happy hour. You'll want to come back every day too!

In town for business or just driving through, you must stop! The service was impeccable, the food…read morewas off the chart amazingly flavorful. We had a hard time deciding what to get. We had scallops, truffle mac and cheese, steak flatbread, Caesar salad. Will definitely be back when we are in town.

We read the great reviews and decided to try it out. When we walked in I thought...OK, standard…read moreIowa bar, but boy, it's much more than that. Bar seating and additional high top seats set back from the bar, along with tables and lots of TVs. We grabbed a table and got in our drink orders. They don't have a wide variety of beer and distilled spirits, but it's ample. Our food came out in short order and was fantastic! My wife got a Mushroom Burger and I got the Steak Philly. It was REAL steak, and may heave been the best I've ever had. My wife's burger was also great, and had lots of shrooms. Fries (and sandwiches) were all hot and fresh. Service was great and prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommended.

As previous reviews have said - super clean! :) Bartender very welcoming and the bar food done very…read morewell! Chicken bacon ranch wrap had a nice grill on the tortilla, and the pepper jack cheese balls dipped in sweet chili sauce were a great find. Clearly well-loved by locals, we found it a perfect stop for road trip lunch

We were in Ottumwa for the dog show as official photographers and when we finished the show on…read moreSunday wanted to try a locally owned restaurant. We're happy we found Tequila Grill. Neat location and fun ambience with excellent service and tasty authentic foods. I was surprised at the amount of carry out business that happened while we were eating. Definitely understand why people would want to get some food to enjoy at home. Would definitely go back again.

This was our first time to the new Tequila Grill - - it was a different Mexican place a few years…read moreago. The waiter was good - - checked on us make sure we had enough chips, salsa, and water. The place is large, and clean. Two of us had the AC platter - - arroz con pollo. It was delicious. It was the perfect size for lunch with vegetables, chicken, and rice. Cheese sauce was poured over it. This review was for the Bloomfield Iowa location. Hubby had a cheesy steak taco platter, and friend had taco salad with extra tomatoes. Both said they were tasty.

The hangover burger hit the spot. 1/2 lb burger with bacon and egg. Fries are cooked in tallow…read moremaking it semi healthy. I would order this again. The Long Island ice tea was dangerous, tasted perfect. We were here with a group of nine and service was quick and thorough. Has the feel of a joint, but with lots of tv's with the games on display.

Excellent dining experience. Great bar & grill atmosphere, and the patio is sooo nice in the summer…read moretime. I can tell they clean very well, too. There's literally something for everyone here. I absolutely love the southwest salad and the burgers are so thick and juicy. The wait staff are very nice and attentive. I know one of them personally - Sydney is a very hard worker and does a fantastic job all around. Godfrey's really is a perfect representation of the charming community of Ottumwa. Always a treat to visit!

You should go when the owner Steve P. is there. He's a funny, outgoing character! Food is good,…read moretypical bar food like burgers and Midwest style sandwiches. Bloody Mary is fun. Service is pleasant and fast. Place is kept clean. Can get crowded, loud and a bit drunk but is generally well controlled.

This place was unexpectedly AMAZING! My husband, son and I ate here for the first time ever for…read morelunch 3/24/24 and it was fantastic! For a bar and grill one never expects anything out of the ordinary. Just your regular service and bar food. However, we were immediately greeted with amazing energy and service! There was only one man to serve the bar and the sit down area to eat and he did beyond amazing. Even after we sat down and ordered drinks and then appetizers and food more people started coming in and he met them with the same amazing energy and service. He warned everyone he was alone behind the bar and to get orders and people still chose to stay and wait and I fully believe it was because of the man behind the bar and the amazing food! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a bite to eat in a great atmosphere and energetic/ personable staff!

Wednesday 04 march 2026 Noonish…read moreYea hungry for salad So off to bench warmers for noon snack Pretty busy! That is kinda a good thing at least folks are out for a good meal All of the good stuff on the salad bar Wednesday is wing day I forgot to get any Couple of soups out and more on request They did make a personal standard crust crab ragoon small pizza for us.. Lol not the same crunch as the full size thin but I ate it anyway! Lol $15 total all you can eat out the door with tip. Yea I will try to update more on this place soon.

Food was hot and delicious. Homemade ranch. Service was amazing. Passion was a great sever!read more

The service was horrible. The food was ok. But could of been better. Dri is was watered down…read more Went in and it took about 20 minutes before a waiter even came to our table for drinks. Now mind you there was only maybe 5 only customers in the restaurant. Then he finally made it over. Took the drink and food order. Another 20 minutes still waiting on drinks. They were sitting on the bar we could see them but he was setting on a computer. Finally he brings them over. Then he brings the salads that was setting by the drinks. We asked what was going on he said he was working a double shift. But with only a few people there was no excuse. Then made a order to go. And when we got ready to leave had to ask for it. Again he was at the computer. He oh sorry I forgot. Yep we complained to the manager she was told this was coming.

The server was ok. The food was questionable. I ordered steak with shrimp, sides were mashed…read morepotatoes and green beans and an additional Ceaser salad. The salad was cold served in a warm bowl therefore the salad didn't stay cold very long. The green beans were overcooked and mushy. The mashed potato was barely warm. I told the server and she apologized. The manager didn't visit my table. I paid full price for the dinner I could not eat.

New Year's Day 2025 Wed 2 pm…read moreSo special was the open faced tenderloin With mashed potatoes and country gravy And green beans 11.11 all in with tax Good solid value meal! Not too busy I phoned in the order to go Fast in and out And yes it is still one of my favorite Blue plate specials in 2025!

The food was 4 star, atmosphere 3 star, good prices, decent but not spectacular tenderloin (I might…read morehave gotten mine on an off day or time). However, a real turnoff was the N-word used 3 or 4 times, once by an off duty worker (waitress/cook/co-owner?) while I was there. They can't help how the customers talk, but employees, even off the clock? Not cool. It was supposed to be a great night; while my politics is ever-evolving, my family in Iowa had just gotten to high five Don Jr at an event which, whoever I vote for now was darn cool that day! This visit kinda put a damper on our fun. We don't talk that way.