Restaurants in South Bend

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Cafe Navarre 101 N Michigan St, South Bend American • $$$
101 N Michigan St, South Bend

“We went for the first time to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and it was amazing. They had a card on the table for him personally signed and added a candle to the dessert. Food was delicious so was the drinks. Our server was knowledgeable and had exceptional customer service.”

4.7 Superb353 Reviews
Carmela's Restaurant 214 N Niles Ave, South Bend Italian • $$
214 N Niles Ave, South Bend

“We ate there this week, had a lovely dinner with attentive service by our waitress, Lisa. The manager came over and welcomed us and expressed concern for our comfort and enjoyment. It was a perfect evening.”

4.6 Superb241 Reviews
LaSalle Grill 115 W Colfax Ave, South Bend Fine Dining • $$$
115 W Colfax Ave, South Bend

“Absolutely one of the finest dining experience we've had in a long time. Waitress was excellent, food was exceptional, can't wait to go back. Ambiance was so nice and relaxing. If I could give it more stars I would.”

4.6 Superb225 Reviews
Roselily 701 S Main St, South Bend American • $$$
701 S Main St, South Bend

“When I asked about vegan options I was handed a vegetarian/vegan menu. About half of the items were marked as vegan or ones that could be made vegan. The Mushroom Pate (vegan version) was way nice. The Grilled Fennel Salad (vegan version) was also really yummy. And the Cauliflower was incredibly good. So was the vegan chocolate dessert. Two friends and I arrived at 7:30pm, and ate and talked till 11:30pm. Wonderful night! Updated from previous review on 2024-04-18”

4.7 Superb94 Reviews
Fiddler's Hearth 127 N Main St, South Bend Irish • $$
127 N Main St, South Bend

“Nice pub with great food and drinks. The whole staff was extremely friendly and inviting.It was a great mid afternoon spot for a late lunch and couple of pints.Worth the stop if you’re in the area.”

4.6 Superb133 Reviews
Rohr’s 1399 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend New American • $$
1399 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend

“We made reservations for a dinner on the day of our visit and were lucky to get a good table. I recommend making reservations in advance to avoid being seated in the Bistro. Also, be prepared to utilize the bookstore parking lot if registered as a guest of the Morris Inn because the lot next to the Inn requires an electronic pass. I am unsure whether parking can be arranged during reservation. Regarding our interior experience, dinner was easily a 5-star event. We were placed in the care of a kind and sophisticated waitor and generally pleased by the overall conditions of the restaurant. Procession through the University toward the Morris Inn was magnificent. We shall certainly return here soon. I recommend the duck with a Manhattan and Death by Chocolate for dessert.”

4.3 Superb202 Reviews

Restaurants by Cuisine

Steak & Chicken City Market Bendix 1129 N Bendix Dr, South Bend American • $$
1129 N Bendix Dr, South Bend

“I highly recommend Steak & Chicken City Market! The food is amazing and the staff here are Above and Beyond EXCELLENT! Thank you Ahmed! I'll forever be a returning customer?”

4.9 Superb49 Reviews
Pinellia Vegan Asian Restaurant 3601 Edison Rd D, South Bend Vegan • $$
3601 Edison Rd D, South Bend

“I love Pinellia! Delicious food and great people. Some of my favorites: Summer Rolls, Tofu Teriyaki, Kale Avocado Shitake Bowl, Eggplant an String Beans. There are so many delicious options.”

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
C'est La Vie Cakes 2917 East Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend Cupcakes • $$
2917 East Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend

“Courtney always makes great stuff! She made our wedding cake and cupcakes, special occasion cupcakes and our anniversary cake! It’s always amazing and she’s awesome herself!”

5 Superb30 Reviews

Restaurants with Delivery

Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House 1047 Lincolnway E, South Bend Brewery • $$
1047 Lincolnway E, South Bend

“We really loved this find in Elkhart. After our first attempt to eat flopped we turned to yelp and boy did you up trumps Food was not what we expected it was better . Hush puppies and burgers but with an amazing twist on the food. Great craft beers and a thoroughly great experience”

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen 702 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend Wine Bar • $$
702 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend

“Another early supper/late afternoon at The Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen with my sister Jane. The menu is so much fun to explore. The cocktails amazing (I had a Jeffereon Street Old-fashioned but was sorely tempted by the Harter Heights Hipster). The wines interesting and varied. I was thinking I'd try a Malbec from Argentina with a Cubano Panini. But I opted for a great cab (Iconclast) with meatballs. The herbs in the pork and beef meatballs were so good. Did I detect some rosemary? And the marinara sauce superb. And globs of burrata ensconced in the marinara. All accompanied by crostini. (Last time I had Adult Mac and Cheese. The time before that I had the andouille bruschetta with apricot spread. The Caesar Salad is excellent and easily shared by an army of 12. I didn't finish anything but have good meatballs for home eating. And, of course, crostini. We love Table 11 with it's comfy armchairs. The Cellar is so wonderful. Its owners embraced South Bend and Mishawaka and have created a space which is elegant yet casual. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

4.5 Superb76 Reviews
Sunny Italy Cafe 601 N Niles Ave, South Bend Italian • $$
601 N Niles Ave, South Bend

“Food, service and ambiance are amazing. This place is a throwback and a real gem! The fried chicken is the best I have ever had and don't sleep on the American potatoes.”

4.5 Superb42 Reviews

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The Breakfast Club 231 S Michigan St, South Bend Brunch • $$
231 S Michigan St, South Bend

“Extremely well thought-out meal compositions. We were throughly surprised and delighted by the cultural variety and flavor options. Everything was so interesting and everyone around seemed happy to be there. Both parties next to us gave high praise to their own dishes, and one was very curious about what we got as well. An instant hit and would absolutely love to return soon.”

4.4 Superb50 Reviews
IRONHAND Wine Bar 1025 Northside Blvd, South Bend Wine Bar • $$
1025 Northside Blvd, South Bend

“Great atmosphere, went for a Latin dancing night and although it was packed the service was amazing and the food and drinks were top notch. Definitely recommend the flat breads! Lovely evening out, we will be back!”

4.4 Superb32 Reviews
Ciao's Catering 123 N Michigan St, South Bend Italian • $$
123 N Michigan St, South Bend

“Adele is amazing I truly love her. Her staff is also amazing very knowledgeable of the menu. I most recommend a special of the day. My new favorite AUTHENTIC Italian restaurant ?”

4.4 Superb26 Reviews

24 Hour Restaurants

Bistro 933 53995 State Hwy 933, South Bend Cocktail Bar • $$
53995 State Hwy 933, South Bend

“First roadtrip of 2024 - destination: Bellaire, MI. Because of winter advisory, we decided to stop in South Bend, IN, overnight. Dining tonight at Bitro933 - a restaurant in Hilton Hotel. We highly recommend this place that is privately owned by a husband an wife team who have total control over their menu. Chadd is an excellent asset to this creative team - he is personable and makes you feel like you've been friends forever. They have really good food! The onion soup - phenomenal, the pepito steak sandwich - tender and flavorful (and big enough to share), and his dessert drink was a wonderful ending to a great meal as was the brown butter cake. This was such a fun adventure!”

4.3 Superb25 Reviews
Los Humildes Mexican Restaurant 4319 W Western Ave, South Bend Mexican • $$
4319 W Western Ave, South Bend

“Fantastic food and drink tonight at Los Humildes Mexican Restaurant. Service was top notch! We will be returning soon! Thank you for your service to our community!”

4.1 Good41 Reviews
Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern 115, 1/2 W Colfax Ave, South Bend American • $$
115, 1/2 W Colfax Ave, South Bend

“Our server, who also mixed our delightful 100 K Manhattans was lovely. I had the duck tacos that had good flavors, but the duck was dry- probably overcooked. My husband had shrimp and grits. The chef needs to do a bit of a dive in how to make delicious grits. This entree lives or dies on how good the grits are. These were bland, made with water, not butter and whole milk. Instant grits?”

4 Good99 Reviews

Takeout Restaurants

Theta Ridge Coffee LLC 6879 Enterprise Dr Suite 200, South Bend Coffee Roasteries • $$
6879 Enterprise Dr Suite 200, South Bend

“Great experience purchasing a replacement behmor. There was an issue with the shipment but Mitchell was a true professional and took care of it without hesitation. They made sure I was satisfied.I'm happy we found Theta Ridge Coffee. Looking forward to purchasing some green beans from them.”

5 Superb6 Reviews
Studebaker Brewing Co. 620 W Washington St, South Bend Brewery • $$
620 W Washington St, South Bend

“Ryan was awesome. His ability to craft beers is spot on. Love trying new breweries wherever we go and his selection was the best I have tried. He is definitely a Master Brewer! Wish he was in Indianapolis where we live. My favorite was Sceptre and my husband loved the Champion. The Manta Ray was yummy too. Ohh so many to choose from.”

4.1 Good35 Reviews
Woochi Japanese Fusion & Bar 119 N Michigan St, South Bend Japanese • $$
119 N Michigan St, South Bend

“My experience with the above and beyond service at Woochi started with prompt and professional service for my girlfriends recent birthday party! the 15 of us including me sat down on a Tuesday and were greeted with a fully prepped and ready table, attentive waitstaff and a drink order was in and delivered promptly. Two absolutely delicious sushi boats ( one sashimi and one sushi) quickly followed and everything was off to an amazing start! The restaurants choice in music, lighting, and general feel perfectly matches the refreshing take on a traditional hibachi and sushi restaurant! After an accidental water tip over by one of the guests at my table the staff responded quickly replacing the silverware and napkins, along with drying ( and even going as far as to mop and sweep the entire affected area!) within moments of the accident. This level of service and responsiveness was maintained throughout the dinner and sets an extremely impressive standard for anywhere else! After an absolutely perfect dinner a beautiful cake with a very neat and creative spinning rose centerpiece ended our perfect night and tied everything together perfectly! A few hours later after everyone has returned home we realized one of the birthday cards ( containing a gift) was left on the table by mistake, so I called the restaurant which was understandably closed since it was already past midnight. The next day I received a prompt response from the manager Rob who after I explained the situation. Offered without any type of prompting or request, to go through the dumpster and look for the missing gift! A few minutes later I received a second phone call from Rob informing me that the owner himself had heard our conversation and elected to personally do the deed and had in fact located the gift and would hold onto it until we could come pick itUp!! This level of service, from the gentlemen who helped clean up the spilled water, to the amazing hostess and waitstaff who handled every request we could’ve had. All the way up to the manager and even owner offering and going through a restaurants trash on behalf of a phone call! Shows beyond a shadow of a doubt the highest level of experience I have ever encountered and deserves to be recognized as such! Thank you so much to everyone at Wooshi and I’m excited to visit again!!!”

4 Good77 Reviews

Drive-Thru Restaurants

Kankakee Grille South Bend 3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend American • $$
3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend

“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”

3.9 Good272 Reviews
BRU Burger Bar - South Bend 1234 N Eddy St Suite 111, South Bend Burgers • $$
1234 N Eddy St Suite 111, South Bend

“Good food, but took a while to get a table despite having a reservation. Also, we requested a ground table and we got a high top. A little pricey considering sides do not come with it but everything tasted good!”

3.9 Good143 Reviews
Innjoy Cafe 53993 State Hwy 933, South Bend Cafe • $$
53993 State Hwy 933, South Bend

“We enjoyed everything about this hotel. Parking was easy, the hotel itself is clean and well maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The ladies at the front desk were so nice and quick, making checking in and out very easy, and answering all our annoying questions about the area. The bartender was amazing and delightful, as was the gentleman at the starbucks. Overall, this has to be one of the best hotels in the area. A big thank you to you all for making our stay so pleasant.”

4.1 Good15 Reviews

Cheap Eats

Wild Crab 1320 E Ireland Rd, South Bend Cajun • $$
1320 E Ireland Rd, South Bend

“The food was good, but the portions were a little small. Also they don't put condiments on the table but bring them to you in little cups.It's a seafood place so I was shocked that coleslaw doesn't come with the meals or at least some of them. Just a handful of fries.It's definitely a afternoon hang out with the girls or a casual date night.”

3.9 Good80 Reviews
Samuel Mancino's Italian Eatery 3302 Portage Ave, South Bend Italian • $$
3302 Portage Ave, South Bend

“I loved the customer service and appreciated the kindness that was given to us, and also really love the cappuccino crunch ice cream, delicious food and great service is a win in my book!!”

3.9 Good54 Reviews
NOKU Bistro And Sushi Bar 1240 E Ireland Rd, South Bend Asian • $$
1240 E Ireland Rd, South Bend

“Great food, fast and friendly service! Large and expansive menu with something for everyone! Will definitely be back to try more of the sushi options and to try their apps and hibachi! Yummy!”

3.8 Good119 Reviews
Livery South Bend 1234 N Eddy St #111, South Bend Latin American • $$
1234 N Eddy St #111, South Bend

“Great upmarket burger spot near Notre Dame. We ate here twice during our visit to campus. Good food and easy to access. It's on Eddy Street just a few doors down from the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. There is a parking garage nearby with free two-hour parking. Burgers are all great, though if you don't want to rare a hamburger, ask for it medium well. I personally enjoyed the Burger Snack ... it's a smaller burger and just the right amount for lunch.”

3.7 Good15 Reviews
Chocolate Cafe 4667 Progress Dr, South Bend Cafe • $$
4667 Progress Dr, South Bend

“This restaurant is located in South Bend Airport after you go through security. Staff was overall friendly however they all appear to be stressful (no smile whatsoever). I ordered spicy veggie burger. Food quality was good. Service was ok too. There is only one restaurant in the airport so no other choices for food. Pricing was reasonable. Seating area was clean. If I spot smile next time, I will change it to five star ?”

3.5 Good4 Reviews
Woochi Private Banquet Space LL, 119 N Michigan St, South Bend Japanese • $$
LL, 119 N Michigan St, South Bend

“Our favorite place for sushi in South Bend! Service was quick and helpful with drink and portion recommendations. The vibe is fun-busy but not loud. Price point is fair for what you get and the good quality.”

3.7 Good36 Reviews
Parisi's Ristorante Italiano 1412 S Bend Ave, South Bend Italian • $$
1412 S Bend Ave, South Bend

“Absolutely everything we ate if exceptionally delicious we went for Mother’s Day I wish there could have maybe been a kids menu for the little ones. Also maybe have the servers check the table more frequently as we were never offered refills but other than the loved the food and restaurant motif.”

3.7 Good56 Reviews
Tippecanoe Place Restaurant 620 W Washington St, South Bend American • $$
620 W Washington St, South Bend

“Service was fast, courteous and pleasant. We went for the Sunday brunch,staff was awesome. The warm foods were great,not dried out. The salads were cold, deserts were sweet..We will be back,so glad they are able to do this post Covid.. I have never been disappointed.”

3.7 Good91 Reviews
Cool Runnings Restaurant & Bar 129 N Michigan St, South Bend Jamaican • $$
129 N Michigan St, South Bend

“definitely a vibe coming here. music could be turned down just a bit so you can talk/ hear bartenders. Amy was bartending and greeted me right away and took my order promptly. I ordered jerk tacos… only thing missing was sour cream which they do not have. I would try more food again.”

3.7 Good107 Reviews
Maxi's Food & Spirit Barn 114 W Ireland Rd, South Bend Pubs • $$
114 W Ireland Rd, South Bend

“I have been going there for years. Great food and cocktails. Daily specials always great prime rib when they have it and if you are lucky there will be prime rib French dips that are not on the menu. The Bar fish never disappoints also.”

3.6 Good48 Reviews
Linden Grill 4333 W Western Ave, South Bend American • $$
4333 W Western Ave, South Bend

“The food is very good. The chicken and fish are seasoned nicely and crispy. Fries and oakra were cooked perfectly and not greasy. Would highly recommend giving them a try. We will definitely be ordering from them again.”

3.4 Good16 Reviews
Hacienda Mexican Restaurants 3903 Portage Ave, South Bend Mexican • $$
3903 Portage Ave, South Bend

“We had a server named Joe that made my mom (80 yo) that we were invited guests eating in his own home. Congratulations to the manager that hired Joe, you found a good human. To work for you.”

3.6 Good86 Reviews
The Carriage House Dining Room 24460 Adams Rd, South Bend Fine Dining • $$$
24460 Adams Rd, South Bend

“What a lovely restaurant! This was an all-around great experience: wonderful, innovative food, superb service, and just about the prettiest setting for outside dining anyone could imagine. The menu is limited, but food prep is thoughtful and well-executed. I don't think they have indoor and outdoor dining simultaneously so I can't comment on the interior, but the outside dining room certainly made for a memorable summertime meal. Although it's a forty minute drive for us. we will definitely be coming again.”

3.3 Good33 Reviews
Papa Johns Pizza 3903 Portage Ave Suite #E, South Bend Pizza • $$
3903 Portage Ave Suite #E, South Bend

“I like papa John's and for the most part they do a good job just don't ask for light sauce because u won't get any.Parking: Not a lot of room but there's plenty of spots if people would drive Right and Park right.Wheelchair accessibility: It has access ♿”

2.9 Average15 Reviews
The Buffet South Bend 3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend Buffet • $$
3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend

“The filet was cooked to just the right temperature and the pannini was delicious! The garlic potatoes looked grainy and unappetizing. Maybe just regular mashed would hit the spot. Our server, Teresa, was very attentive and accommodating.”

3.2 Average70 Reviews
Hacienda Mexican Restaurants 4650 Miami St, South Bend Mexican • $$
4650 Miami St, South Bend

“The steak fajitas were awful. Extremely tough steak. We brought this to our servers' attention, and she could have cared less! With it being only 37 degrees outside, we felt the air conditioning come on and blow down cold air. We used to love this location but have had two bad experiences in a row.”

3.2 Average93 Reviews

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