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Kankakee Grille - South Bend, South Bend, IN

Kankakee Grille - South Bend

4.6
4.6
1697 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (866) 494-6371
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Smithson - Jonathan Rothfuchs
  • Neighborhood
    South Bend
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Kid-friendly

  • South Bend

    Hot spot

  • South Bend

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Bend

    Lively

  • South Bend

    American

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kankakee Grille - South Bend offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and great service." The atmosphere is inviting, complemented by "live music" that enhances the ambiance. Standout dishes include the "amazing" ribeye steak, "fantastic" truffle fries, and delectable crab cakes. It's perfect for date nights or gatherings with friends.

1,697 Reviews
  1. Marge Mehas

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Kankakee Grille in both South Bend & New Buffalo! Last night we started w/crab cakes, then Caesar’s salad then boss hog sandwich! Really great food! Love having the singer and big screens for games! Thank you!

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  2. Lola

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect tonight. Enjoyed the singer too.

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  3. Tom

    VIP

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is great at Kankakee Grill. Food is consistent each week. Regular customer, family loves to go. Good beer selection. We prefer to sit at the bar. Holly, bartender, is on it! Keeps an eye on you and gets your order in quick.

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  4. Veronica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambiance, live music was great and food was delicious
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your review onto our Food and Beverage team. Thank you again!

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  5. Matthew

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always. The sever was great but the restaurant was understaffed. 2 bartenders for a packed house on a Saturday. Took 25 minutes to get my drink order. This was a first for the restaurant. We are frequent visitors to the Kankakee Grill.
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your comments and concern onto our Food and Beverage team.

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  6. Lola

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were early and got sat right away. Which was awesome. You had deviled eggs this time. Which was awesome. Waitress a little slow, but very nice. We had a great time visiting.
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your comments and concern onto our Food and Beverage team.

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  7. John

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was pleasant and staff excellent. will come back
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your review onto our Food and Beverage team. Thank you again!

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  8. Debra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome server which made the whole experience great. Her name was Veronica and it was a delight to have her serve us. Our food was very tasty and came out piping hot. We have eaten here before and it seems the kitchen has changed the truffle fries. We loved them. They stay warm longer since they are bigger. Wonderful dinner experience all the way around. We will be back!!!
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your review onto our Food and Beverage team. Thank you again!

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  9. John

    VIP

    Indiana

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great and beautiful way to get away and have and enjoyable date night with great food and the waitress was on-point . Highly recommended will return
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on January 8, 2025
    Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your review onto our Food and Beverage team. Thank you again!

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  10. Lola

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed our server. It was cold in the restaurant again. I really wanted deviled eggs. But once again, out of one of the most popular items. I was told I had a $10 dining credit. But when I went to use it today, I was told there was stipulations and it could only be used M-W. But… sure called someone and they were able to make an exception today.

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Kankakee Grille - South Bend is rated 4.6 stars by 1697 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Kankakee Grille - South Bend

3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN 46614

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Bend
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Smithson - Jonathan Rothfuchs
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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