The best restaurants in South Bend
48 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Volcano Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional pizza, twirl-worthy pastas, and stacked sandwiches in a no-fuss setting, Volcano Restaurant nails that cozy red-sauce comfort…
Volcano Restaurant
RestaurantsRocco's Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want zero fuss, all flavor, Rocco's Restaurant nails it with amazing pizza, incredible pasta, and that homelike,…
Rocco's Restaurant
RestaurantsPer Bacco Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria and restaurant featuring wood-fired pies, pasta dishes, and beer.
Per Bacco Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsCurly Q's BBQ
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up barbecued faves (ribs, chicken and pulled pork sandwiches), plus catfish.
Curly Q's BBQ
RestaurantsBruno's Pizza Downtown
RestaurantsLong-standing local pizza chain dispensing homemade thin-, thick- & stuffed-crust pies.
Bruno's Pizza Downtown
RestaurantsRocky River Tap and Table of Mishawaka
RestaurantsChill haunt with sustainable eats, regional craft beers & organic wines, plus outdoor seating & TVs.
Rocky River Tap and Table of Mishawaka
RestaurantsT. Allen's
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering BBQ, gyros, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
T. Allen's
RestaurantsMacri's Italian Kitchen & Catering
RestaurantsFamily-friendly strip-mall eatery for traditional Italian entrees & pasta dishes, plus pizza & subs.
Macri's Italian Kitchen & Catering
RestaurantsFatbird
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in fried and grilled chicken, plus burgers and jambalaya.
Fatbird
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsCJ's Pub
RestaurantsHangout with beer, jumbo burgers & sandwiches plus sidewalk seating & late-night weekend hours.
CJ's Pub
RestaurantsThe Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsAiry eatery for bruschetta, pizza-style flatbreads, pasta and paninis plus wine flights.
The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsFiddler's Hearth
RestaurantsClassic pub fare, proper pints & premium scotches in a cozy old-world setting with live music.
Fiddler's Hearth
RestaurantsPapa Vino's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsInformal eatery with a menu of pasta, pizza & other Italian standards plus family-style takeout.
Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsCiao's
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering traditional Italian antipasti, pasta & grills, plus fancy cakes to order.
Ciao's
RestaurantsCascade Prime Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsUpscale eatery sourcing seafood and steaks for familiar dishes with cocktails and wine.
Cascade Prime Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsWings Etc. 2Go
RestaurantsRelaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
Wings Etc. 2Go
RestaurantsWoochi Japanese Fusion & Bar
RestaurantsStylish spot with Japanese & Asian-fusion dishes, plus sushi, a full bar & an extensive tea menu.
Woochi Japanese Fusion & Bar
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in Nashville hot chicken tenders and sliders, plus sandwiches and shakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBRU Burger Bar South Bend
RestaurantsBurgers are the draw at this laid-back eatery that also serves a wide selection of craft beer.
BRU Burger Bar South Bend
RestaurantsSunny Italy Cafe
RestaurantsTrattoria crafting homemade sausage & Italian staples such as ravioli & veal parmagiana since 1926.
Sunny Italy Cafe
RestaurantsIchiban Golden Dragon
RestaurantsCasual eatery with dark-wood accents offers an extensive menu of traditional Chinese fare.
Ichiban Golden Dragon
RestaurantsHall's Kitchen Pizza and Subs
RestaurantsItalian eatery featuring pizza, subs, salads and more, plus delivery.
Hall's Kitchen Pizza and Subs
RestaurantsThe Prized Pig
RestaurantsSnug eatery serving BBQ smoked with local oak & applewood, traditional sides & a choice of sauces.
The Prized Pig
RestaurantsNo.6 Scratch Kitchen
RestaurantsModern eatery with a daily-changing menu of from-scratch comfort food, plus wine and cocktails.
No.6 Scratch Kitchen
RestaurantsThe Early Bird Eatery
RestaurantsFamily-run destination for American brunch eats, such as pancakes and eggs Benedicts, plus coffee and lunch items.
The Early Bird Eatery
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Club
RestaurantsTrendy restaurant serving a multicultural menu, including breakfast, brunch, and cocktails.
The Breakfast Club
RestaurantsChivo's Pizza
RestaurantsNothing-fancy, informal restaurant known for its pizza & offering takeout & delivery.
Chivo's Pizza
RestaurantsNOKU Bistro And Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, Asian restaurant offering a lunch special and an all-you-can-eat option, plus a sushi bar.
NOKU Bistro And Sushi Bar
RestaurantsHoward Park Public House
RestaurantsKid-friendly restaurant offering burgers, tacos and salads plus beer and cocktails.
Howard Park Public House
RestaurantsJade Garden
RestaurantsChinese food & sushi rolls share the menu at this casual eatery with a simply appointed dining room.
Jade Garden
RestaurantsCorndance Tavern
RestaurantsAmple plates of familiar, farm-fresh American fare served amid a comfortable country vibe.
Corndance Tavern
RestaurantsL Street Kitchen
RestaurantsBrunch spot dishing up pancakes, eggs, chilaquiles, waffles and more, along with lunch fare and a bar.
L Street Kitchen
RestaurantsPEGGS
RestaurantsOld-fashioned American dining for breakfast & lunch in a modern space with outdoor tables.
PEGGS
RestaurantsWings Etc.
RestaurantsRelaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
Wings Etc.
RestaurantsThe Lauber
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a patio fixing up finger foods, burgers & pizza, plus cocktails & draft beer.
The Lauber
RestaurantsCre-Asian
RestaurantsStrip-mall restaurant offering Vietnamese fare & several Chinese dishes in a comfortable interior.
Cre-Asian
RestaurantsBistro 933
RestaurantsHotel restaurant offering regional American cuisine and desserts, plus a lounge.
Bistro 933
RestaurantsNom Nom Pho
RestaurantsCozy venue dishing up Asian fusion cooking including Vietnamese specialties such as pho and banh mi.
Nom Nom Pho
RestaurantsStarlite Pizza
RestaurantsThis veteran pizzeria with a no-nonsense vibe offers a familiar roster of pies & sandwiches.
Starlite Pizza
RestaurantsBarnaby's South Bend
RestaurantsAmerican eatery serving pizza, subs & beer in a rustic, yet warm setting since 1969.
Barnaby's South Bend
RestaurantsRoselily
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery turning out seasonally inspired standards, sharing plates & a tasting menu.
Roselily
RestaurantsSouth Bend Public House
RestaurantsBurgers, fried treats and pizzas are served at this casual eatery, along with beer and cocktails.
South Bend Public House
RestaurantsHall's Kitchen Pizza and Subs
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizza shop providing counter service and a wide range of Italian fare.
Hall's Kitchen Pizza and Subs
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