Restaurants in South Bend
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Best Restaurants
“My husband and I contacted the restaurant a couple weeks ago and made reservations, at that time we communicated that there was a severe salt restriction for my food. The restaurant did FABULOUS for honoring the restriction. We chose the chefs tasting menu. Each dish was presented with details on what it was and also what the sodium level was. The atmosphere was cozy and very romantic. The food DELICIOUS. Definitely a 5 star restaurant and one we will be going back to again. Highly reccomend!
Dietary restrictions: When making reservations the restaurant exceeded every single standard we had for our dietary restriction (severe low sodium diet) food still tasted incredible and was out of this world.”
“LOUD but a great spot on the Notre Dame campus. Great menu, beer, and wine list”
“Despite my unwillingness to admit that anything good can come from Indiana (hah!), I did in fact really enjoy my experience here! The food was good and the atmosphere was fantastic. It felt like stepping into a traditional Irish pub —something I've never experienced so authentically anywhere outside of Ireland. Loved the shared tables (an opportunity to make friends), and the live band (the music was great).”
“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.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We had an amazing lunch. The food’s depth of flavors was fantastic and everything was wonderful. The eguzi was smoky and incredible. It was a fabulous and a must try if you haven’t been there yet! Save room for the mandazi and plantains!!”
“As a wedding coordinator, I can’t recommend C’est La Vie enough! They will be doing my wedding cake and have done parties of mine. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Restaurants with Delivery
“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.”
“My husband and I contacted the restaurant a couple weeks ago and made reservations, at that time we communicated that there was a severe salt restriction for my food. The restaurant did FABULOUS for honoring the restriction. We chose the chefs tasting menu. Each dish was presented with details on what it was and also what the sodium level was. The atmosphere was cozy and very romantic. The food DELICIOUS. Definitely a 5 star restaurant and one we will be going back to again. Highly reccomend!
Dietary restrictions: When making reservations the restaurant exceeded every single standard we had for our dietary restriction (severe low sodium diet) food still tasted incredible and was out of this world.”
“Despite my unwillingness to admit that anything good can come from Indiana (hah!), I did in fact really enjoy my experience here! The food was good and the atmosphere was fantastic. It felt like stepping into a traditional Irish pub —something I've never experienced so authentically anywhere outside of Ireland. Loved the shared tables (an opportunity to make friends), and the live band (the music was great).”
“Excellent service, food and wine! The owner was great in recommending wines too!”
“Great place. Love the spaghetti and meatballs. Dont forget the chicken. I love both fried and broiled. Get the American fries and the red dressing on yr salad. I no longer live in So bend but if i did i wld be there nightly !”
“A little (word used intentionally) gem of a pun. The landlord stopped for a chat despite the place being packed for the Thursday night local Irish musicians jam. I counted five fiddles, six wind instruments and string instrument I did not recognize and two of the Irish drums held on the left hand. Quite the blast. Only thing that would have improved the place was a decent IPA, but I'm from Seattle so spoiled in that regard.”
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“Outstanding location for small and large parties looking to fully experience South Bend. Events are creative and engaging for adults of all ages. The staff are friendly, helpful, and exceptionally passionate about the product the Wine Bar puts out, whether it be Upland products or Ironhand wine. The food here is routinely spectacular, a testament to the skill and diligence of the two cooks who have been with Ironhand since the beginning. This bar has LOTS of regulars; its Wine Club membership numbers well over 160 people. That says something about the quality of atmosphere that Ironhand’s owners and hardworking staff have cultivated for the last 7 years. If it’s not already a monthly or even weekly spot you visit, it should be.”
“I would highly recommend Woochi to anyone! My wife and I have been going here for years and are treated like royalty everytime we walk in the door. Ross and the rest of the staff are friendly, attentive, and truly amazing! The food is by far the best in the South Bend/Mishawaka area (especially if you enjoy Asian cuisine) and the atmosphere is tremendous for a nice evening out. I would give Woochi a 10 star rating if I could!”
“Visited on a Saturday evening and was seated immediately. The staff was really nice and got us our drinks quickly. I ordered the chimi meal amd my daughters ordered chicken tacos and chicken enchilada. The food was really good. I liked the chips. The rice was standard, not super flavorful. The table next to us was a bit rude, swearing loudly, and making mean statements about the restaurant.
Our experience was great and I recommend to anyone seeking food in the area!”
“I had the Rico Suave food truck come to our business location to provide lunch to our employees, Board members, and consultants. Their Mexican and American style street tacos were a hit with the crowd, not to mention the hot and mild home made salsa with chips! Rico himself, could not have been nicer, personally wrapping up all leftovers to go. Paying by corporate credit card via their square device was easy as well. A special shout out to Maria on the administrative side of the business for her high level of customer care! The price to provide 75 people with a tasty and filling lunch could not be beat either!! A huge thank you to all at Rico Suave for making the event a success. I highly recommend using this establishment and their food truck for your next event, you won't be sorry. - Senior Director of HR at Child and Parent Service Elkhart, IN. 😊”
“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.”
“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.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“My family traveled from Chicago to South Bend this weekend to pick up our service dog for my 5 year-old Autistic son. While the experience was amazing, my son struggled a bit with the trip, as he is very much a person of habit! He woke up Sunday morning asking for a cheeseburger. We scrambled to figure out where we could possibly get a cheeseburger at 8am, and we were excited to see a Burger King near our hotel. We packed up 4 kids and a service dog and headed over. We were quickly and kindly informed that lunch was not served until 11. I told the cashier I had an autistic kiddo in desperate need of a cheeseburger, and asked if she knew anywhere in the area I could get one. Another employee heard my situation and with no hesitation, swooped in said she will make him a cheeseburger. This woman went completely out of her way to help my son. She had a burger cooked and ready to go in minutes. She refused my money as I went to pay for it. When I thanked her profusely, she put her hand over her heart and told me so sincerely, “She understands”. Thank you to this wonderful woman for her kindness and compassion!”
“Stopped by the morning of 12/9/23 for a quick drive through breakfast and I have to say it was the most positive drive through experience I have ever had. I was 4 or 5 cars back in line and I don’t think I was in line for more than a couple minutes. Sandwich and coffee were great and the staff were extremely friendly, professional and efficient. This will undoubtedly be a Saturday morning staple for me on my way to work. Thank you and keep up the great work!”
“Best Italian in SB, hands down. Closer to actual Italian than the American-homestyle Italian places we have here in SB. They’ve opened the restaurant back up and take walk-ins but reservations are always great. They always have great specials that the waiters will guide you through, as well as a solid wine list for those who partake. I’ve been to Ciao’s quite a few times, but this latest time was just too good not to share. The bruschetta is a mainstay on the menu and is worth ordering. They give you free bread for the table and we got the spicy mussels to start - they were wonderfully fresh with a calm heat in the tomato sauce, would definitely order again. We ordered the special lamb plate and the scallops; both of us were basking in how divine both plates were! They even gave us more bread to sop up the leftover sauce. The owner who often comes and chats to everyone in the dining room is a true delight and remembers familiar faces; she works hard to make sure you have a smile on your face while you enjoy the food. I love Ciao’s and am so happy they have the dining room open!”
“A group of 9 of us went to dinner here Saturday. All of the food was amazing. The service was great as well! I highly recommend this restaurant.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Highly recommend! This is a wonderful establishment and the owner, Kim, is very informative and genuinely cares for the residents of the Cafe! And the fact that the kitties (except Head Supervisor Chipmunk) are available for adoption is just wonderful for giving these kitties a chance to have a loving forever home. My wife and I cannot wait to return!”
“daves hot chicken is that one fast food chain that when u put it in your mouth you get full easily yet you want another slider, i used to not get the hype but the second time i had it, it easily surpassed chick fil a and canes with its various flavours and spices!!”
“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.”
“Currently staying here; cannot talk for certain of the move-out but Linda made the move in absolutely amazing. Everyone here is so incredibly kind both staff and residents.”
“Outstanding location for small and large parties looking to fully experience South Bend. Events are creative and engaging for adults of all ages. The staff are friendly, helpful, and exceptionally passionate about the product the Wine Bar puts out, whether it be Upland products or Ironhand wine. The food here is routinely spectacular, a testament to the skill and diligence of the two cooks who have been with Ironhand since the beginning. This bar has LOTS of regulars; its Wine Club membership numbers well over 160 people. That says something about the quality of atmosphere that Ironhand’s owners and hardworking staff have cultivated for the last 7 years. If it’s not already a monthly or even weekly spot you visit, it should be.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Went in for the first time today, hands down the best pulled pork sandwich I’ve ever had. Great rib tips, sides and sauces. They are going to be catering our son’s wedding and can’t wait. Staff is professional and very friendly. Solo and Veronica are wonderful and have answered a lot of questions. Highly recommended”
“Just think the ordering system is very strange, not an actual drive thru anymore no window to pick up they take your order outside, payment and then they bring the food out to you, with winter coming how nuts is that! So much traffic with three lanes. Their fries could be a little darker and not so broken up.”
“Culver's is my favorite hamburger and my favorite hamburger restaurant in America. The service is excellent and the servers are always polite and well-dressed in their uniforms. The butter burger is awesome. The french fries are good. The root beer is outstanding. And their frozen custard is fantastic. I wish they'd build that one near my house that they've been talking about on North Hamilton Road Columbus Ohio!!!”
“It was my dogs 12th birthday and she is too old to get into the car. The barista at this location made her a pup cup to take home to her. That was so completely awesome!!! She wrote happy birthday Bella on the cup as well. Made mine and my dogs day. Thank you so much!!!!”
“Had a really great time at Texas Roadhouse with my family today. Our server Elizabeth A took amazing care of us and it really helped the whole family have a good experience.”
“Their normal dishes are tasty and delicious - but nothing overly spectacular. Their sushi is very good for the area. South Bend isn't exactly the easiest place to get super high grade fish to and they do it very well. They are by far the best Sushi in South Bend. The lunch value is incredible, $12 for 3 sushi rolls with soup and salad. You simply can't beat the quality and price.”
“I would highly recommend Woochi to anyone! My wife and I have been going here for years and are treated like royalty everytime we walk in the door. Ross and the rest of the staff are friendly, attentive, and truly amazing! The food is by far the best in the South Bend/Mishawaka area (especially if you enjoy Asian cuisine) and the atmosphere is tremendous for a nice evening out. I would give Woochi a 10 star rating if I could!”
Cheap Eats
“The food was amazing!
The gyoza is juicy and crispy on the bottom great flavor inside. They have a nice dipping sauce to go with it.
I would go back just for the gyoza by themselves, but everything else was great as well. This was my first time trying this place, but I'm going to be going back because everything I tried was great. The Ramen was great as well. I enjoyed the egg in it, and they had a lot of different toppings. Boba tea was great as well.
Everyone else liked their food as well.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bad review? or room for improvement! Known as a family own restaurant and to others new or a regular home town customer you YOU good reviews and bad room for improvemnt reviews are ALL priority. Apologies for your experience or a room for improvement means you MATTER why? because you brought it a new ROOM for improvement on a lasting impression of one of thee BEST PLACES IN TOWN FOR BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH. A HUGE THANK YOU for recognizing the need to value everyone in a timely manner as you should however we at Peggs as a former employee VALUE AND CATER TO OUR REGULARS WHY? Because they are the fabric to why Peggs is so successful today. COMMUNITY and YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY AND YOUR EXPERIENCE IS Everything so tell them Brie sent you and please feel free to return for a Complimentary drink on the house for you inconvenience. We value every customer as if their our own and everyone is welcome with the same gratitude an urgency in being seated accordingly. Your attention to the most minut details is why Peggs keeps our Best customers coming back for more OF THE BEST HOSPITALITY AND PROFESSIONLISM IN THE MICHIANA AREA. We are not known to lose customers and value your feedback so with all gratitude please feel free to visit us again gauranteeing your experience next time will be top notch next to non to disappoint. Thank you for you input and with our Best Customers to our newbies you will never be disappointed knowing your next and enjoy your menu choices and value them because their what makes your smile taste the best when your leaving to when you arrive letting others investments shine keeps everyone politely inclined to being hospitable and not regretful to what wasn't known to begin with before you entered knowing going in order is our priority however can be at the owners discretion apon delivery so bare us with the need to never disappoint you are forever in good hands knowing the wait is worth it if you've acquired a lifetime of investing st Peggs you'll never feel second best. YOU are being served the ABSOLUTE BEST EXPERIENCE! :) CHOW”
“Some friends and I stopped in for breakfast and will definitely be back! The horchadito was delicious and love the espresso that was infused in it. Our friend said the endless coffee was good! I had the udon and it had great flavor and nice portion. Emily was the bartender that made my Aloha to No One and she made it perfectly! Andres was helpful and friendly! Can't wait to go back do dinner!”
“Best food and atmosphere for a reasonable price”
“Super fun place. Trivia on Thursdays, great live music on Fridays and Saturdays. They have awesome cocktails and bartenders!”
“Great contemporary modern style bar/lounge in the heart of Downtown South Bend. The interesting light fixtures and chill vibe make this a fun place to hangout and order a few drinks. There are board games you can play as well as a pool table and if you are lucky you can catch some live music. My wife and I love this place and as a bonus you can catch a live comedy show right in the same building. The only thing keeping this place from five stars are the prices as it's a hotel bar which means inflated prices and unfortunately as good as the food looks I cannot leave a review because I have not tried the food. They have four beer choices on tap usually with one eccentric flavor when we went it was Mango Wheat (Delicious by the way) and the bar tenders were very friendly with quick service, I highly recommend you check this place out!!”
“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.”
“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”
“Good food here can be steep but great sushi overall, from someone who frequents Chicago often and gets very fresh sushi, Woochi offered fresh fish and good tastes. My significant other often comes here as well and he doesn’t really eat sushi so there are options for everyone!”
“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.”
“everything is amazing the double cheeseburger Monday special OMG n my son's always been so dayum good hmm hmm yum ty fonnie n staff”
“Loved my food as usual and I never need a menu!! Best white chili around!!!! 😋😋 And it was awesome to see Manager Bill today!! He is always so welcoming and sweet! He does a great job!! 👏🏼”
“the best service for healthy fast food 😋 smoothie 🥤 energy drinks too nany flavors protein shake 💪 and much more el mejor lugar en south bend pora comida y bevida rrapida y saludable”
“We waited for our take out 40 min past pickup time. The food was pretty good. Then we found a bunch of green mold on our sauce containers... after we ate... hopefully we don't get sick...”
“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 ?”
“Great Mother's day brunch. The service was outstanding and the food was good. The view from our seats were great, right by the fireplaces looking out over the pool. It was a nice sunny day but chilly. The fire was a nice touch. Everyone was very nice and the food was outstanding and delish. Have eaten here several times before and have never been disappointed.”
“Amazing food! The pasta Alfredo with chicken or shrimp is favorite.”
“For a buffet, the food was very good! They have a wide selection of food from different continents. I went here when they had their seafood special, and their snow crab were delicious! Other food like the prime rib and fried chicken were also very good. The buffet is pricey, but I think it’s worth it!”
“I was there for the wings!
Laffin'!
It's a great place if you're looking for a sports bar, though.
Service was a little off, as though our waitress was out of sync or something. It took her a while to come back for our food order & another gal delivered it. The manager (?) checked on us a couple times.
My honey BBQ wings were great, onion rings were pretty good, also. My friend enjoyed her chicken sandwich & fries.
If you're looking for a sports bar, this place is a 5.”
Latest Reviews
“Just think the ordering system is very strange, not an actual drive thru anymore no window to pick up they take your order outside, payment and then they bring the food out to you, with winter coming how nuts is that! So much traffic with three lanes. Their fries could be a little darker and not so broken up.”
“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.”
“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.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“daves hot chicken is that one fast food chain that when u put it in your mouth you get full easily yet you want another slider, i used to not get the hype but the second time i had it, it easily surpassed chick fil a and canes with its various flavours and spices!!”
“Kody Jordan and Kris all were wonderful and had good energy and Kris made my pizza BEAUTIFUL. Glove change because of my gluten allergy! Everyone was very sweet! It was a beautiful pizza and so delicious! Blaze always does me right with my gluten allergy needs!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza”
“Just think the ordering system is very strange, not an actual drive thru anymore no window to pick up they take your order outside, payment and then they bring the food out to you, with winter coming how nuts is that! So much traffic with three lanes. Their fries could be a little darker and not so broken up.”
“Culver's is my favorite hamburger and my favorite hamburger restaurant in America. The service is excellent and the servers are always polite and well-dressed in their uniforms. The butter burger is awesome. The french fries are good. The root beer is outstanding. And their frozen custard is fantastic. I wish they'd build that one near my house that they've been talking about on North Hamilton Road Columbus Ohio!!!”
“Well, when you're stranded about 1 and a 1/2 hours from home and you're waiting for Walmart to fix the tires, Applebee's is a great place to wait because they have great food and drinks. I would definitely recommend going to this one or any because they're all good.”
“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.”