50 Best American Restaurants near Notre Dame

“Food and service was excellent.“

“Our favorite. Great food, drinks, atmosphere, and terrific service. Leeann's presence added to our enjoyment of two birthday celebrations. Just the right interaction. Answered all our questions about the menu, made suggestions when asked, helped us choose the perfect wine.“

“Roselily is a small restaurant with carefully curated dishes and a fun, inviting atmosphere. The entrance feels almost like stepping into one of the scenes from Alice in Wonderland, so you already know you are about to have a different kind of dining experience.

They do not accept walk-ins, so make sure to make a reservation in advance, for groups no larger than 8 people.

We visited for a degustation, and our menu included nori cigar, beets, chicken, agnolotti, pork belly, wagyu, portokalopita, and mignardise. Every dish was spectacular.

I particularly enjoyed the beet dish. The combination of fresh flavors and different vegetables was refreshing and very well balanced. For me, the jewel of the night was the agnolotti. It is served with onion broth, local mushrooms, sunchoke, olives, and feta. I usually dislike the flavor of cooked onions, but this dish completely changed my mind. The combination was outstanding and surprisingly delicious.

The mignardise, a selection of bite-sized sweets, was another favorite. I loved the contrast between the mango and chocolate flavors and how they came together in such a small dessert.

I also appreciated how the server explained the dishes and their ingredients. They invite you to taste the dishes with a specific strategy to fully appreciate the flavors. Sometimes they share stories about how a dish was created or fun details about where particular ingredients come from. Those details made the experience even more interesting!!

The drinks are worth trying too. We enjoyed the fresh lemonade and coffee.

Roselily is definitely on the pricier side, and the portions are very small, more in the gourmet tasting style. Still, the overall experience is absolutely worth it. I would fully recommend visiting if you want to try something different and explore food in a more creative way.

There is a parking lot available, including accessible parking.

A really memorable dining experience!“

“Great food, amazing service and even better prices. Glad we found this hidden gem in downtown South Bend!“

“By far the best local restaurant around that has been around for years! The food, atmosphere and people are the best!“

“Raylynns Is The Absolute Best In Town. The Food Is Awesome and everyone is so nice. My favorite place♥️“

“I love Metro Diner! Always good food and the best staff!“

“Extra atmosphere, very nice people at work here, and it doesn't take long to get your food.It's always fresh takes very good, highly recommended.I hear at least 7 times a work, so chicken strips are really good.And so cheese burger meal and your rings and fire too.And smoothies are out this world , giving“

“My husband and I recently dined at your establishment. The staff was pleasant and the food was phenomenal. Our wonderful server Megan was friendly, very helpful with recommendations, and just an absolute pleasure to talk with. I highly recommend visiting at least once“

“Great spot for a drink or a nice meal. Innovative menu, friendly service and fun atmosphere. We're 5 minutes away so Pejza's is our go to spot for dinner out.“

“Was taken there for lunch a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Loved it so much that I booked a luncheon for the VP of our company and guests. New go to for all occasions! Can't wait to try brunch!“

“The singer on Friday night was great! He played top country radio hits, but he seemed to know everything. The host/bartender was a fun guy who gave me a candy bar for a treat as I was low sugar 😆 and not drinking! Fun time tucked away in a random hotel bar near Notre Dame the place was jamming so apparently everybody knows about it“

“Visiting South Bend and this place was across the street from my hotel so I decided to try it. While standing there looking at the menu and trying to two decide what to get another customer told me I should try the ribs. So I ordered the half rack of baby back ribs and they were absolutely amazing! The sauce was delicious and the meat was just falling off the bone. They came with fries coleslaw and French bread as well and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend. I would like to go back and try some other menu items.“

“My wife and I had dinner there to celebrate our 63rd anniversary. She had the steak and shrimp while I had the shrimp duo (grilled and fried shrimp). The only minor complaints were the croutons on the salad were very salty and the shrimp (all of them) were slightly overcooked. (Not unusual in the midwest) Although we told her not to, the manager took them off the bill. Our server, Lorenzo, was very attentive without being intrusive. Overall, a very good evening. The Chandon champagne splits were VERY reasonable.“

“It has been such a long time since I’ve been here but I know the dessert is going to be phenomenal!“

“Honestly great food. BEST PANCAKES IN SOUTH BEND - Michiana! Hard-working salt of the Earth people in a very understated diner-type breakfast restaurant. Please accept the parking lot that needs some updates and the diner itself which sits with its real history and enjoy phenomenal food and very fair and reasonable prices.“

“Course is nice and reasonably priced. Really have no complaints other than you have to pay at time of booking which is annoying if someone in your group cancels. Also it's somehow the hardest place in the area to get a tee time even though it's not the nicest. I think they have a ton of old guys as members that just hog the tee sheet.“

“LOUD but a great spot on the Notre Dame campus. Great menu, beer, and wine list“

“Steak fajita skillet!! 😁😎“

“A great place all around. Met the owner and he is a very nice gentleman.“

“Best burgers ever! Adam is a great kid!“

“It's a great place to eat and wonderful people there“

“Amazing staff and customer service. Food is sooo good. I recommend the “chicken strips”. Hand cut chicken breasts, hand battered and deep fried to perfection every time. Also, mango habanero is a must here.“

“Zach came by my table n ask me if I needed anything. this place has the best service n good food I noticed that Zach is always keeping busy n making sure you enjoy your time at Allen's“

“Great food! Great Staff. Close to Notre Dame Campus“

“I've eaten here regularly for years and the food is always great. Their desserts are made in house and are amazing!“

“Had the best dinner!! BK never disappoints!“

“clean and fast and correct service“

“Googled recommended this place when we were looking for somewhere new to try... but I will say we were not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, with nice recommendations toward the menu. The food was great! I had AYCE fish (hake) and it was delicious! The breading was nice and light, so you could actually taste the fish. My hubs had fried chicken and he enjoyed that as well! The best part was the cheese and crackers they brought out with our soup... well definitely come back!“

“Fantastic food!! I was beyond impressed.!! The cheeseburgers were delicious and so were the chicken tenders.! YUM!! Service overall was great, our order came out quickly! Food quality is very good, not what you would expect at a Zoo. The Lodge building itself was well kept and clean.“

“Loved the menu and cocktail selection. Upbeat vibe with great service. Definitely going to make a return visit.“

“Always a good breakfast and a good time!“

“Lo mejor de lo mejor , 10 de 10 👍✅“

“Great food and friendly atmosphere. Reasonable prices and their breakfast is wonderful. I also enjoy their breaded tenderloin sandwich.“

“Great food, great service, homey atmosphere and I worked at this restaurant back in 1976. Barron Lake Cafe. 😊“

“Excellent food. Fast friendly service. We love Angelos!“

“I want to give a shout out to Culver’s employee Mika. He was friendly, professional and full of humor. He definitely made our experience ten times better. Keep up the amazing work Mika!“

“I absolutely enjoyed being there with my kids today! We had state testing for my homeschooler & we have been dealing with a lot as a family & to be welcomed by such kind people & our awesome server Amanda was a fantastic experience!!!! Just melted our stress away for a bit!!! One of my big girls is in behavioural health & we had been feeling so rough! We will be stopping back in in the daytime when my kids & I are back in South Bend! The turkey melt & the chicken bacon sandwich are fab!!!!! Great place to go! If you have kids with you definitely go during the day!!!! My baby son ate his first fries & ranch there!!!!“

“Awesome people and great food. Was in town for a show and found this place on the way home. great experience“

“10/10 stars. First time here. Everyone was so friendly, did a great job explaining items and food fantastic. Will definitely be back!“

“Visited in early October and had the Apple Brandy Burger and Brussels sprouts. Best.Burger.Ever!! Too bad it's only available in October.“

“Great Food! Amazing Milkshakes and very friendly staff!“

“I’m here for work often, favorite place in the area by far. Highly recommend“

“We wanted a quick dinner at the casino and are so happy we chose Timbers. The food was excellent and the kindness from all the staff was so great. They all were so nice and helpful. We really liked the salads, pizza and Philly cheesesteak sandwich. We’ll be back! Chaka Kahn!!“

“Best fish meal in town! Never disappoints“

“Been coming here since a kid !“

“Had an excellent meal at The View Tavern in South Bend! The hamburger was fantastic — juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My bartender Mikayla was wonderful; she was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. Great spot with solid food and even better service. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Love it! Friendly staff. Excellent food!“

“Always a great experience at PEGGS! Fantastic food, service and ambiance. Had a great breakfast this morning catching up with a friend!“

“Great Beer, wonderful food and even better service. Love this place!!!!!!!“