Wissota Chophouse - Ottumwa

09/18/2026

Coming to the Bridge View Center. Be sure and make your reservations early before the show. https://www.bridgeviewcenter.com/events/world_ballet_company_swan_lake_2026_10_06/

The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet - Live on Stage!

09/17/2026

Our new featured Creme Brulee is a pumpkin spiced creme brulee made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and whipped topping all served in mini pumpkins!!!

09/17/2026

Chef Joey and I traveled to Wissota Chophouse - Chippewa Falls for the Annual Wissota Conference. We are excited to announce that Nicolle Vandenberg was awarded the Employee of the Year for 2025!!! We accepted her award on her behalf and then brought it home and presented it to her. This is a well deserved honor and we are so incredibly proud of her!!!!

09/12/2026

Party on the Patio! It's hard to believe this chapter is coming to a close for Mariah and myself. Before we go, we'd love to gather the people who made it special for one last toast together. Mariah has taken a job in Texas and I have taken a position in California. This is our going away/thank you party to thank all of our guest who mean so much to us. Tuesday, September 22 from 4-?

09/09/2026

Bartender Mariah created a new signature cocktail for our birthday week!! Amaretto Old Fashion. You can add a sample of our birthday cheesecake as a topper!

09/09/2026

We are celebrating our 3rd Birthday!! The staff and I would like to thank you for 3 wonderful years of serving Ottumwa and guest from all over the world. We have a new featured cheesecake to celebrate this week. Birthday Cheesecake!!

09/07/2026

In celebration of Labor Day, we will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

09/03/2026

We have some of the best little artist that visit the Chophouse. I keep their art in my office!

09/03/2026

Not one but TWO new signature cocktails starting tonight!! The first is a Blackberry Lemon Drop and the second is a Cucumber Rose Gimlet!! Oh, so good!

09/02/2026

First time on the menu!! House made Bruschetta with Roma tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, balsamic glaze and garlic oil crustini!