48 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.“

“Amazing!!!

We went to celebrate our 3rd anniversary and the experience was well worth it. We elected to do the “Let us cook for you” option which includes 6 savory courses and a dessert course.

The food was exquisite. The care and attention to detail present for each dish was apparent. The flavors of each dish were paired well with each other, and no one flavor overwhelmed any of the other flavors present. Each dish was a new and exciting experience different from the last, and left us excited for the next course!

At the end of the meal the staff all signed a menu with Happy 3rd Anniversary at the top. It was a great personal touch that really reinforced just how special they made the evening for us. We will definitely consider them for celebrating our special occasions!“

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

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

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

“If you're looking for amazing food and an authentic joint, this place is it. The catfish is crack!! absolutely addictive. The neighborhood might seem rough, but trust me, that's where you find the best flavors. The owners and staff are genuinely warm, welcoming, and thankful for your business. Plus, the portion sizes are unbeatable for the price. They rarely run out of ingredients, but if they do, it's only because everything's fresh and in high demand. Highly recommended every visit hits the spot!!“

“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“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Steak fajita skillet!! 😁😎“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“clean and fast and correct service“

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

“This is the my most convenient place to eat at Denver airport. Even during the busiest of times you can get a meal in about 10 mins. They have variety of selection but I love they Baja Salad and their good fired pizza.Would definitely recommend trying then out“

“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!!!!“

“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!!“

“Excellent food Excellent service All these people are sweethearts. When this place gets busy, it gets slammed. It’s a great atmosphere overlooking the park“

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

“Love the Bucket!!! BUT, did have an unpleasant experience for the first time in our many visits. 11:00 in the morning it took multiple conversations with staff to get the outdoor music turned down. Other customers also felt the music for that time of day was inappropriate. We are music enthusiasts, But sometimes it’s pleasant to enjoy a meal and cocktail with audible conversation. We will continue to frequent The Bucket and also request music at a reasonable decibel so we can converse comfortably. Thanks“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“The cream of mushroom soup is good. The pretzel is very tasty to One recommendation remove that chili off of your menu it’s disgusting and taste like something that comes out of a can. No flavor no seasonings We didn’t even eat it and told the waitress but she just said ok“

“We ordered the Easter dinner this year based on past positive experiences and boy, we were not disappointed!! It was absolutely delicious! We knew it would be good, but it was really wonderful! And so much food for the price. With groceries being so expensive now, you couldn’t buy that much food for such a good price. We added sausage and noodles (duh!) and it even came with dessert. Can’t wait to have it again!“

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

“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!“

“Stopped in this evening to try and shake off a bad day. As a former manager of the south side location, It warmed my heart to see my former colleagues still holding it down. Angie and Fetch are still awesome. But the highlight of my visit was the server Laura. She was very attentive to my requests, knew the menu like she gave birth to it. She was super awesome. The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. Glad to see that the brand is still going strong.“

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

“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“

“Always a good breakfast and a good time!“

“Lo mejor de lo mejor , 10 de 10 👍✅“

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

“We felt the need to stop in for some savory goodness.

My wife had the Mushroom Swiss burger, I had the pub burger special, both doubles

Both were delicious. Service was swift, the wait wasn't long and see the below pictures.

Awesome. Great burgers!“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

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