restaurants
warehouse barbecue
2818 N Court Road | (641) 954-8038
If you're looking for great barbecue and refreshing cocktails in a fun, modern, fast-paced environment then look no further than the Warehouse Barbecue Co. They believe in using the highest quality ingredients along with attention to detail to ensure a high quality and consistent product, every time. They've taken their time and gotten to know barbecue and it's a very personal thing!
If you're looking for great barbecue and refreshing cocktails in a fun, modern, fast-paced environment then look no further than the Warehouse Barbecue Co. They believe in using the highest quality ingredients along with attention to detail to ensure a high quality and consistent product, every time. They've taken their time and gotten to know barbecue and it's a very personal thing!
appanoose rapids
332 E Main St | (641) 954-9818
Casually elegant atmosphere, interesting selection of craft brews, whiskeys, handcrafted cocktails and very friendly service. Midwest comfort food -- with a twist! You'll love their Bacon-wrapped Scallops, Rapids Burger, Iowa Mac n’ Cheese, Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Eggplant Parmesan and Mushroom Ravioli .
Casually elegant atmosphere, interesting selection of craft brews, whiskeys, handcrafted cocktails and very friendly service. Midwest comfort food -- with a twist! You'll love their Bacon-wrapped Scallops, Rapids Burger, Iowa Mac n’ Cheese, Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Eggplant Parmesan and Mushroom Ravioli .
godfrey's ale house
2513 Northgate | (641) 684-2141
In 1857, coal was being mined from the McCready bank, a site along Bear Creek four miles west of Ottumwa. In 1868, Brown and Godfrey opened a drift mine four miles northwest of town. By 1872, Brown and Godfrey employed 300 men and had an annual production of 77,000 tons. In 1880, the Phillips Coal and Mining Company opened a mine two miles northwest of town. In subsequent years, they opened 5 more shafts in the Phillips and Rutledge neighborhoods, just north of Ottumwa.
The Phillips number 5 shaft was 140 feet deep, with a 375 horse power steam hoist. By 1889, the state mine inspector’s report listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. In 1914, the Phillips Fuel Company produced over 100,000 tons of coal, ranking among the top 24 coal producers in the state.
The Godfrey’s name is a nod to Ottumwa’s past, we are also committed to our city’s future. We are proudly donating $1 of every Pork Tenderloin Sandwich to the Ottumwa A-Club.
In 1857, coal was being mined from the McCready bank, a site along Bear Creek four miles west of Ottumwa. In 1868, Brown and Godfrey opened a drift mine four miles northwest of town. By 1872, Brown and Godfrey employed 300 men and had an annual production of 77,000 tons. In 1880, the Phillips Coal and Mining Company opened a mine two miles northwest of town. In subsequent years, they opened 5 more shafts in the Phillips and Rutledge neighborhoods, just north of Ottumwa.
The Phillips number 5 shaft was 140 feet deep, with a 375 horse power steam hoist. By 1889, the state mine inspector’s report listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. In 1914, the Phillips Fuel Company produced over 100,000 tons of coal, ranking among the top 24 coal producers in the state.
The Godfrey’s name is a nod to Ottumwa’s past, we are also committed to our city’s future. We are proudly donating $1 of every Pork Tenderloin Sandwich to the Ottumwa A-Club.
overnight accommodations
hotel ottumwa
107 E Second Street | 641-682-8051
Intimate and lively, the historic Hotel Ottumwa boasts strong character while retaining an historic and intimate charm.
The Hotel Ottumwa was built in 1917 with a gala opening in the Grand Ballroom. The hotel closed in 1973 with an uncertain future as it sat vacant for almost a decade, until the Schwartz family acquired it in 1982. With vision, faith in the city, and the desire to serve the best quality foods the Schwartz’s have restored the Hotel Ottumwa to its proud tradition of hospitality for the community. Since the beginning, Hotel Ottumwa has been an integral part of the town’s business world and nightlife.
Intimate and lively, the historic Hotel Ottumwa boasts strong character while retaining an historic and intimate charm.
The Hotel Ottumwa was built in 1917 with a gala opening in the Grand Ballroom. The hotel closed in 1973 with an uncertain future as it sat vacant for almost a decade, until the Schwartz family acquired it in 1982. With vision, faith in the city, and the desire to serve the best quality foods the Schwartz’s have restored the Hotel Ottumwa to its proud tradition of hospitality for the community. Since the beginning, Hotel Ottumwa has been an integral part of the town’s business world and nightlife.
