Uncle Buck's Bar & Grill

Recovery room Sunday! Yea early lunch…read moreHad the special to go Fast service Easy parking In and out Open faced tloin with gravy and mashed potatoes and green beans. 13.00 out the door. lol Too hungry to snap pix Real good!

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.

Front doors

Stop in and play a round of pool.

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Regulars at the bar. Check out the awesome wind chimes.

Canteen Lunch In the Alley

4.6(151 reviews)

0.7 mi

This place is as approachable and down to earth as it comes. As if the top-tier loose meat…read moresandwiches and pies weren't enough to bring you back, the joy and local insight gained from speaking with the long-time employees will make it hard to leave in the first place! Getting there around opening was a good call, because business started to pick up very quickly, and the counter seating that surrounds the exposed kitchen was limited. It was fascinating to listen to the locals use shorthand terms to place their sandwich orders with unique specifications. It was like a different language to this visitor, but hey... it's part of the charm.

It hasn't changed in the many years since I had my first canteen sandwich. They are still made the…read moresame way and there is a big selection of pies. It's as nostalgic as it can be.

Their malts are soooo good. And almost gone.

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We were here first!!

Godfrey's Ale House

4.0(28 reviews)

3.0 mi

Our Server, Liz, was amazing! She was super friendly and happy to serve us. She anticipated our…read moreneeds and met every one of them. The food was amazing as well. Portion size is very generous and you definitely get your money's worth. This is a fantastic place to come to for delicious bar food. Live music added to the ambiance outside on the patio. Thank You for a wonderful experience for our Mom's birthday! Highly recommend!

Chicken Tenders fried to perfection and juicy. The hangover burger got a 7/10. The fried potato…read moresalad is definitely a 10/10. The Mexican shots could use some more watermelon pucker but the lemon drop shots were perfect.

Hangover burger

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Godfrey's SWAAAAGGG

Riverside Family Restaurant

3.6(45 reviews)

1.2 mi

Everything!!! Food,Service and prices excellent waitresses nice atmosphere!! Very good experienceread more

I happened to drive by this place last week and it has reopened. I talked with my brother has eaten…read morethere and says the liver and onions is really good. It's a long drive for me to check it out but I will go with my brothers advice and when I am looking for a dish I rarely get to see in restaurants, I will make that drive and check it out.

French fries

Hash brown and coffee great combination

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Banana split

Bench Warmers

3.8(19 reviews)

1.9 mi

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

Salads, pizza and soups at the end of the food bar

8/2025 menu page 2

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Second Street Cafe

3.7(22 reviews)

0.8 mi

They are open again! Enjoyed hot beef and French dip sandwich…read more Very pleasant staff who aim to please.

still open as of 12/07/2023 but not for long sad times as…read morethey are closing the hotel Ottumwa and going to change it to a retirement home. on to todays food! just after 12:30 pm prime time Tenderloin! just over 20 bucks for 2 with drinks. pretty quick to get the food out. nice breading! perfect lunch sized. yup we are going to miss this place!

Hotel Hash

Burger "The Works"

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The Highway Restaurant

4.0(27 reviews)

20.1 mi

Great service, portions are huge. Food is great. I love breakfast and they serve it all day. Prices…read morearen't too bad either

A meal at The Highway Restaurant is always tasty and FUN! The staff are personable, welcoming, and…read moreaccommodating! It's a great place for Breakfast!!!

Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.1(56 reviews)

1.3 mi

We were there around 9PM on a Tuesday night, so they weren't real busy. Amy was our server and she…read morewas excellent. Amy knew the menu extensively and was very attentive. We ordered some appetizers due to them being 1/2 price after 9PM. We ordered Mozzarella sticks and waffle fries, which weren't too bad. The 3 of us in the party ordered ribeye steaks. The order was put in wrong on one of the steaks, but we did have to send all 3 back due to them not being cooked to our request. We ordered 2 medium well and 1 well done. The second time the medium well ones were cooked perfect, but the well done had to be sent back a 3rd time. The manager cooked them himself from the beginning and was really nice about everything. It would have been nice if we could have been compensated some off the bill for our inconvenience and time, but we were not. We didn't leave until nearly 11:30, so about 2.5 hours there. From what I seen the place did look well kept up and clean, but we never used the restroom while we were there either. We only walked in and immediately sat at the nearest table, so I didn't see much of the place. So all in all, the service was good and food wasn't too bad. I did leave a good sized tip even though the mishaps happened with the wrong order being put in because nobody is perfect!

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.

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Café by Country Kitchen

2.9(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

I like to come here for breakfast, staff is very nice and friendly, food is good but a bit…read moreunseasoned, but condiments like salt and pepper ect are provided, would recommend this place if you want some breakfast or a lunch

It was clean and the workers were very nice, even one of them was expecting a baby! I congratulated…read moreher. And there was good food

Strawberry Waffle with fresh berries (when in season)

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Tom Tom Tap

4.7(9 reviews)

0.8 mi

A proper Old Fashioned made with Rye. Only in town for one night, but found a spot I'll remember…read morefor quite some time. Nice place. Cocktail bar atmosphere. Although I didn't order any food, what I saw nearby, looked good.

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!

Inside, they have a horse shoe bar

Menu after 8pm

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Sead J.

8 years ago

What's this experience ever and my life and never going back again and my life Worse this restaurant In the town

Alesha B.

8 years ago

Great food and the service was very satisfying! Love the atmosphere

Alexanderance S.

9 years ago

Stacey is awesome. That alone is enough to recommend Uncle Buck's.

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