Brook’s South Bend Restaurant Guide
Food scene
This is the closest restaurant to the house, literally about four blocks away on Portage Avenue. Menu changes regularly. Nice outdoor patio with just a few tables inside. I would definitely recommend a reservation on game weekend.
No.6 Scratch Kitchen
This is the closest restaurant to the house, literally about four blocks away on Portage Avenue. Menu changes regularly. Nice outdoor patio with just a few tables inside. I would definitely recommend a reservation on game weekend.
Cooked from scratch breakfast/brunch; modern atmosphere. Proper coffee drinks. Lunch also served.
16 locals raden deze aan
The Early Bird Eatery
117 S Michigan StCooked from scratch breakfast/brunch; modern atmosphere. Proper coffee drinks. Lunch also served.
Solid breakfast offerings in a light-filled setting. Sidewalk tables in good weather. Lunch also served.
25 locals raden deze aan
PEGGS
127 S Michigan StSolid breakfast offerings in a light-filled setting. Sidewalk tables in good weather. Lunch also served.
Well-prepared breakfast dishes in this slightly funky downtown spot.
6 locals raden deze aan
L Street Kitchen
131 S Lafayette BlvdWell-prepared breakfast dishes in this slightly funky downtown spot.
Popular downtown Irish pub, with wide beer and alcohol selection, and solid food menu. As of summer 2022, they've been understaffed, so service could be slow. Live music most weekends.
97 locals raden deze aan
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StPopular downtown Irish pub, with wide beer and alcohol selection, and solid food menu. As of summer 2022, they've been understaffed, so service could be slow. Live music most weekends.
Sunday brunch in this historic mansion is a memorable experience. You can walk around the rest of the building to explore the house, formerly owned by the Studebaker family. Lunch and dinner also served.
41 locals raden deze aan
Tippecanoe Place Restaurant
620 W Washington StSunday brunch in this historic mansion is a memorable experience. You can walk around the rest of the building to explore the house, formerly owned by the Studebaker family. Lunch and dinner also served.
Standard American fare at a spot close to the airport, farther away from the ND action. Easy 10-minute drive down Lincoln Way.
Volcano Restaurant
3700 Lincoln Way WStandard American fare at a spot close to the airport, farther away from the ND action. Easy 10-minute drive down Lincoln Way.
This is a real diner experience, not too far from the house, but more on the "west side" of South Bend, if you want a bit of a different outlook on the city.
7 locals raden deze aan
Sunrise Cafe
1805 Lincoln Way WestThis is a real diner experience, not too far from the house, but more on the "west side" of South Bend, if you want a bit of a different outlook on the city.
Well-regarded brewery with house brews and unique menu. All items can be ordered vegan. The brisket is recommended in the 'Smoke' plate. Some outdoor seating upstairs. Bar seats have a fantastic view of the river.
85 locals raden deze aan
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EWell-regarded brewery with house brews and unique menu. All items can be ordered vegan. The brisket is recommended in the 'Smoke' plate. Some outdoor seating upstairs. Bar seats have a fantastic view of the river.
Fabulous outdoor deck over the St. Joe River. Food is rather mediocre, but burgers are decent. Impossible burgers available as vegetarian option.
Hensell's Oaken Bucket
1212 S Ironwood DrFabulous outdoor deck over the St. Joe River. Food is rather mediocre, but burgers are decent. Impossible burgers available as vegetarian option.
Bustling restaurant on the east bank of downtown South Bend. Some outdoor seating. Oven-baked pizzas, salad and a variety of American pub variations, a bit more innovative than your standard.
35 locals raden deze aan
The Lauber
504 E Lasalle AveBustling restaurant on the east bank of downtown South Bend. Some outdoor seating. Oven-baked pizzas, salad and a variety of American pub variations, a bit more innovative than your standard.
Solid Italian fare in a pleasant environment. Located on the East Bank area of downtown.
Carmela's Restaurant
214 N Niles AveSolid Italian fare in a pleasant environment. Located on the East Bank area of downtown.
Small foodie find. 7-course chef's tasting menu available, among other offerings, reservations recommended.
12 locals raden deze aan
Roselily
701 South Main StreetSmall foodie find. 7-course chef's tasting menu available, among other offerings, reservations recommended.
Well-regarded upscale downtown South Bend fixture, LasSalle Grill is a classic steakhouse with other well-prepared dishes.
62 locals raden deze aan
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax AveWell-regarded upscale downtown South Bend fixture, LasSalle Grill is a classic steakhouse with other well-prepared dishes.
Modern upscale American bistro fare served in an upscale environment in the heart of downtown South Bend.
52 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan StModern upscale American bistro fare served in an upscale environment in the heart of downtown South Bend.
Chef-driven innovations in small plates and meat-and-potato mains. On the edge of Howard Park downtown on the East Bank.
22 locals raden deze aan
Render Kitchen & Bar
521 E Jefferson BlvdChef-driven innovations in small plates and meat-and-potato mains. On the edge of Howard Park downtown on the East Bank.
A new addition to the SB dining scene, part of the Howard Park renovation. Emphasis on burgers, sandwiches, salads. Located in the park itself, nice place to stroll along the river and through the park before or after your meal. Made to order omelets on Saturday and Sunday.
49 locals raden deze aan
Howard Park
219 S St Louis BlvdA new addition to the SB dining scene, part of the Howard Park renovation. Emphasis on burgers, sandwiches, salads. Located in the park itself, nice place to stroll along the river and through the park before or after your meal. Made to order omelets on Saturday and Sunday.
Authentic Mexican tacos on SB's West Side. Simple atmosphere, this is a local favorite. The popsicle and ice cream shop La Rosita across the street shouldn't be missed!
Taqueria Chicago
2920 W Western AveAuthentic Mexican tacos on SB's West Side. Simple atmosphere, this is a local favorite. The popsicle and ice cream shop La Rosita across the street shouldn't be missed!
Good option for takeout food downtown. This restaurant has been around for years, run by the same family. Favorite with locals. There are tables inside if you want to sit down for a meal, although the environment is a bit sparse and can be slow.
32 locals raden deze aan
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan StGood option for takeout food downtown. This restaurant has been around for years, run by the same family. Favorite with locals. There are tables inside if you want to sit down for a meal, although the environment is a bit sparse and can be slow.