Safari Ethiopian Restaurant

Excellent restaurant! The service couldn't have been better, and the waiter was so helpful and kind.
Everything is fresh and prepared on site. The coffee beans are even roasted in house! You can tell that they're really passionate about what they do. A unique and refreshing experience. Can't wait to go back.

Nice Ethiopian food and one of the only places in Iowa you can go to like this. Tibs was really great, my wife is from Ethiopia and even she Loved it.

The restaurant closed on May 5, 2016, according to signs on the property. Management cited longterm road construction nearby as the reason. (I'm only giving one star because the app makes me give a rating and more stars would be inappropriate.)
It's a shame because the reviews for Safari are tops; this would've been my first visit (May 28).

The vegetarian combination dish was delish! And my bf loved the lamb plate that he ordered. Also, highly recommended is the mango drink - a perfect accompaniment to the meal. The service was excellent! It's worth following the detour signs while Ottumwa cleans up the main access road - the adventure awaits you!

Fantastic Ethiopian cuisine! The food, service and atmosphere was exceptional. More vegetarian options Friday through Sunday for now, but the chicken was great- well prepared. I was told that the menu was expanding!!!! Samuel, please open your restaurant fairfield!

This place is closed down. Note says on 5/5 of May. Have to check their FB page for the future location.

This was the first time I experienced Ethiopian food and I loved it! Really enjoyed it and the service was great!

Safari's food is absolutely comparable to what I had when I traveled to Ethiopia. The beef tibs and chicken wot are incredibly delicious and very authentic. You'll find great service there as well. Safari truly is the hidden gem of Ottumwa!

Wonderful Ethiopian in Ottumwa - who'd have thought??? We found it via the Yelp reviews, and I will 2nd,3rd, and 4th the reviews. This place is the real deal - flavorful, spicy Ethiopian, the best I've had since living in Seattle many years ago. I had the Lamb Wat - a bit surprised by the bones but the sauce was wonderful. The lentils and potatoes were also good, and the spongy bread was perfect for sopping up every last drop. Please take the time to get through the construction (speed it up, please, DOT!!!) and spend a meal at this gem.

What a treasure! Amazing food and great service here at this hidden gem of a restaurant. If you can't find it (the roads in Ottumwa are hard to follow because of perpetual construction) don't give up; it is well worth seeking out! Spiced as you like it, the exotic flavors will truly entertain your palate. And the people here are really pleasant and take obvious pride in what they do. Wish we lived here, we'd definitely come back again and again!