Riverside Family - Ottumwa

During my last visit a few weeks ago, the service was quite slow, and the waitress appeared more focused on accommodating larger groups to secure better tips rather than attending to smaller tables. It’s also a bit absurd that they offer breakfast but don’t serve lunch until Friday night. For a family restaurant, it would make more sense to have lunch available every day of the week. Overall, it seems a bit silly to have such limited hours.

This is our second visit, and we absolutely love the homey atmosphere of the kitchen—everything is delicious!

This morning, my experience was quite efficient – I quickly ordered a drink and then placed my order just a few minutes later. So far, the highlight of my meal has been the country fried steak, which came in an enormous portion; I had to take the leftovers home. The staff was wonderful, and the atmosphere was very clean.

3 eggs, 3 generous pieces of bacon with a mountain hash brown and 3 pancakes with real butter for 8.50 can?t beat this! Fast and friendly service good people.

Stopped in for a late breakfast. Large menu with a lot of selections. Had country fried steak and a couple over easy eggs. Those were just fine. The hash browns weren't. Looked like the cook burnt them on one side. They were dark brown almost black. He just stirred the burnt and good remaining potatoes all together. I tried to eat the better white part of it, but gave up. The service was good. Employees were friendly and accommodating.