Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Ottumwa, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ottumwa, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ottumwa using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Riverside Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1317 E Mary St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#29. Taco John's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 423 Church St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Mexican, Fast Food
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#28. Courtside Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2511 N Court St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers
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#27. Jimmy John's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1137 N Quincy Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food, Delis
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#26. Bubba-Q's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 N Quincy Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Barbeque
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#25. Hardee's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1787 Venture Dr Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
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#24. Rancho Grande

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 232 E Main St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar
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#23. China Star Buffet

- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 N Quincy Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Seafood
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#22. Shiki Hibachi And Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1111 N Quincy Ave Ste 111 Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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#21. Recovery Room

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 W 2nd St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)
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#20. Happy Joe's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Church St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#19. Jade Palace

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1404 Sherwood Dr Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Chinese, Imported Food
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#18. Mike's Pizza & Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2517 Northgate St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Pizza
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#17. Godfrey's Ale House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2513 Northgate St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Salad, Sports Bars, American (Traditional)
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#16. Warehouse Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2818 N Court Rd Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Barbeque
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#15. Tequila Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 North Market St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#14. El Potro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2804 N Court Rd Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Mimi's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 Church St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Uncle Buck's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 518 Church St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Barbeque
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#11. Taqueria Juquilita

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 E Main St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Juanita's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 537 Church St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Latin American
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#9. Morgan's Corner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 436 W 2nd St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: American (New)
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#8. Tom Tom Tap

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 E 2nd St Hotel Ottumwa Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)
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#7. Canteen Lunch In the Alley

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 E 2nd St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Diners, Burgers
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#6. Subway

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 Bar Dell St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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#5. Top Hat Coffee and Entertainment

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 E Main St Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Main Street Donuts

- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 W Main Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Donuts, Burgers, Bagels
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#3. Rock N Roll Dairy Bar & Raceway

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 S Madison Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Go Karts, American (Traditional)
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#2. Coffe Pho 77

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1111 N Quincy Ave Ste 109 Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Categories: Vietnamese, Beverage Store, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp