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Rohr’s
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,224)Rohr's is a modern tavern- a casual, warm gathering place with focus on bright, flavorful food. Imagine a classic steakhouse with a twist highlighting colorful vegetables, fresh fish and of course, signature steaks. Good food, excellent service and the warm smiles of familiar friends. This is Rohr's.
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any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming you to campus.Copper Rock Steakhouse - South Bend
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,142)Dining at Copper Rock Steakhouse is an experience like no other. Savor perfectly dry aged steaks, succulent seafood, gourmet desserts and more, paired with a selection from an award-winning wine list feature over 200 wines by the bottle and glass. Stop by the bar in Copper Rock Steakhouse for pre-dinner martinis or an after-dinner cognac. Copper Rock Steakhouse is a 21 and older dining establishment.
Kankakee Grille - South Bend
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,750)Enjoy rustic cuisine, hearth baked pizza, a variety of craft beers, and live entertainment every weekend. Kankakee Grille South Bend is the hottest restaurant in Northeast Indiana and features a beautiful outdoor patio to enjoy during the warm weather season.Carmela's at Macri's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,243)Our authentic Italian restaurant is full of Italian classics inspired by Carmela herself. Enjoy rich Italian favorites like homemade lasagna, chicken marsala and lake perch. Relax over a hearty meal of spaghetti and arancini or enjoy chicken parmigiana, one of our old world selections. Located right next door to our very own Macri's Italian Bakery, save room for an exquisite dessert selection! Open since 1978 and ran by the same family for 45 years. Join us at our one and only location Downtown South Bend, for the best authentic Italian!
LaSalle Grill
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,338)LaSalle Grill, a modern American Bistro featuring steaks and chops and seafood cooked over a live hardwood fire, is born of the dream of experienced restaurateur Mark McDonnell. Like the restaurant’s namesake, noted French explorer, Robert de LaSalle, McDonnell set out to explore the uncharted waters of downtown South Bend, Indiana. LaSalle Grill has set the standard for fine dining in South Bend since 1991
LaSalle Grill is committed to providing guests with unrivaled hospitality and excellent service, great atmosphere, an award-winning wine list and, most importantly, delicious cuisine that is artfully and dramatically presented.
The Grill has been presented with the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 1996. The wine list is also exceptional with many bottles priced under $75.00. The list has also won the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence sine 2023.
Set out to explore the art of fine dining usually found only in major metropolitan cities, visit LaSalle Grill.Ruth's Chris Steak House - South Bend
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(1,937)Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in Granger/South Bend, close to the University of Notre Dame, the Snite Museum of Art, Morris Performing Arts Center and the Hesburgh Memorial Library (one of the world's largest college libraries), Ruth's Chris Granger/South Bend has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner. This is a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.
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From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
- CcatherineVIPPhoenix / Arizona •51 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis was a delightful evening at Cascade. Our server Ann was awesome and the meal was beautifully plated and incredibly delicious…all of it!!! Cascade is a gem and now our favorite restaurant in the area! It’s bright and light and modern, while classy and elegant. Really enjoyed it, so happy to have discovered Cascade!More infoCascadePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• South Bend•4.9
- PPatriciaVIPIndiana •128 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoIt was FANTASTIC! Food was extra delicious, our waitress, Anna, was the best, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Never disappointed at Carmella’s!More infoCarmela's at Macri'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Bend•4.8
- PPPamelaPSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoA friend and I met up for dinner. It was a delicious meal and our server, Autumn was fantastic!More infoCafe NavarrePrice: Expensive• American• South Bend•4.7
- LLyndaLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 27, 2025T.C. made our dining experience very enjoyable! It was my husband’s birthday and we were treated with a personalized menu. The food was so delicious and presented beautifully! We were just passing through South Bend but we plan on coming back just to dine once again at LaSalle Grill!More infoLaSalle GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Bend•4.7
- EEdIndiana •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 26, 2025We had lunch at Rohr’s. Had the Turkey Club and the R Burger. Both came with fries. All of it was very good and we enjoyed ourselves very much. Will be back!More infoRohr’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Bend•4.8
Discover South Bend
After rooting for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, fans, friends and family can satisfy their hearty appetites at local eateries. Whether you're looking for a party spot or for a romantic evening, a wide array of family-friendly and award-winning restaurants along the St. Joseph River is sure to please. South Bend and its neighbor, Mishawaka, are all about locally produced, farm-fresh meats and produce. Frequent a local cafe that sources its produce at the neighboring Purple Porch fresh co-op down the street. Farmer's markets and community gardens provide seasonal eats for residents and visitors, including farm-fresh corn and locally raised pork and poultry. When you're done eating all the healthy stuff, take a tour of the local chocolate factory.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Bend include Kankakee Grille - South Bend, Rohr’s and Cascade
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Bend are Rohr’s, Cascade and Brasserie 23
Bottomless brunch in South Bend is available at Cascade, Rohr’s and Kankakee Grille - South Bend
The most romantic restaurant in South Bend is Cascade
Restaurants in South Bend with a great view include Cascade, Rohr’s and Edgewater Cafe
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