Appanoose Rapids

I think they are closed now
Signs up for sale
Not sure why they are not there

Bacon wrapped filet, Brussels and carrots with Parmesan risotto

Food is ON POINT 5/25/22 for dinner and the service was awesome

This is located in Ottumwa, Iowa and honestly, might be the coolest spot here. They served cocktails and dinner and had a variety for both apps and entrees and sandwiches. The cocktail menu had a great selection and this may have been one of the best Old Fashions I've ever had

Great lunch experience. Food was very good. Well seasoned and good portion. I got the club sandwich with loaded potato soup and was very pleased. Very friendly service. Clean and pleasant atmosphere.

My third visit and the food has been consistently very good. I will be back when I'm in Iowa again!

This place was amazing! Food was on point, the service was phenomenal, and the building and ambiance is beautiful!!

Stopped in with a very large group for my dads funeral. We were seated in a private room and the waitress was a bit frazzled with the shear size of our group, but she was amazing! Every dish ( with more than 25 people) I believe we ordered the entire menu. Every steak, burger, salmon, salad, soup and dessert were amazing! Everything was hot, well prepared and arrived in time which was a spectacular thing given the number of people we had.

I am grateful and amazed at the kitchen staff and our waitress. This is a wonderful place and recommend everyone to stop in.

TLDR: solid brunch. Cod filets were a big highlight. Service was also excellent.

I only came here for brunch so I can't comment on anymore than that, but I was pretty happy with the brunch. Had a variety of options so veggies and non veggies can all be happy. The interior has a nice rustic look to it which made for a really fun vibe. Service was great and our coffee cups were kept full. I'll have to come back for a full meal sometime and maybe I'll update my rating to a 5 then!

Downtown main street is getting major remodel. So a nice walk, not much really, and have a bananas foster coming first and then the bolonese, marinara and meat sauce over pasta. Never had before. Club soda drink. Nice and peaceful here. Small customer load. So main item has been discontinued, and marinara and meat balls over pasta. Maybe better. Small cup of chili is very good. Pieces of kinda pretzel bread I added is good. Meatballs are stuffed with, not sure, but really good and I haven't had such prior. Gotta say is near wow good here. Not over that but very good. Is mozzarella inside meatballs. Wow.

We stopped here around 11:30 am for a lite lunch as we have always done on our trips from Osage Beach, MO to Des Moines IA. This is our first major trip since COVID 19 arrived last spring. On arrival we were given a menu and placed a drink order. We noticed that the French Onion soup, which is absolutely wonderful at this restaurant, wasn't listed.

When the waitress delivered the drinks she asked if we'd like to place an order. I asked about the soup and she politely explained they were temporarily limiting the menu due to limited a staff and limited customer volume. Told her we understood and to give us a minute to look over the new menu.

She returned and told us the cook informed her that since they weren't very busy yet he would make the soup for us as a special favor! We placed our order, had a delightful meal and left an additional tip for the cook and the waitress.

As a seasoned traveler for over 40 years I must say this customer service, along with a quality product, is a combination that is extremely hard to find anymore.

BE SURE TO STOP HERE AND ENJOY THE DINING EXPERIENCE THEY SERVE TO THE PUBLIC!! Our sincere Thanks to the staff.

So, my waifs and I had our final dinner here at the AR after visiting our daughter and son in law. What a treat. The interior of this place is really incredible and rich with history. The whole downtown actually is slowly getting a facelift and it so great to see this happen.
We started with fried onion strings and bacon wrapped scallops. OMG. I could stop there and just eat the scallops. I had the seafood pasta. The mix of seafood was just superb. The wait staff super friendly. The owner apparently comes in on the weekends and jumps on the piano to liven things up.
All in all a just awesome experience. It's a must do if in Ottumwa.