25 Essential South Bend Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of South Bend.
Cafe Navarre
Indiana
Upmarket option for global fare & fine wines served amid romantic light from tabletop lamps.
La Esperanza
Indiana
Burritos, tacos, enchiladas & other Mexican eats round out the menu at this down-to-earth outpost.
PEGGS
Indiana
Old-fashioned American dining for breakfast & lunch in a modern space with outdoor tables.
Holy Smokes Pizza
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Chivo's Pizza
South Bend, Indiana
Nothing-fancy, informal restaurant known for its pizza & offering takeout & delivery.
Traditions Restaurant & Bar
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Tako Loco & Tokyo
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Hall's Kitchen Pizza and Subs
South Bend, Indiana
Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights.
Longshots Bar and Grill
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live performances.
Deja Soul
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Dave's Hot Chicken
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Ciao's
South Bend, Indiana
Casual restaurant offering traditional Italian antipasti, pasta & grills, plus fancy cakes to order.
Volcano Restaurant
South Bend, Indiana
Traditional pizza, pasta, sandwiches & other Italian staples served in a down-to-earth atmosphere.
Cre-Asian
South Bend, Indiana
Strip-mall restaurant offering Vietnamese fare & several Chinese dishes in a comfortable interior.
Macri's Italian Kitchen & Catering
South Bend, Indiana
Family-friendly strip-mall eatery for traditional Italian entrees & pasta dishes, plus pizza & subs.
T. Allen's
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
New China Restaurant
South Bend, Indiana
Informal Chinese operation offering à la carte standards & a small buffet in bare-bones surrounds.
Arby's
South Bend, Indiana
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Wings Etc.
South Bend, Indiana
Relaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
T. Allen's King Gyros
South Bend, Indiana
No-nonsense restaurant serving gyros & other quick-bite Mediterranean grub in a casual space.
BRU Burger Bar South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Ho Ping House
South Bend, Indiana
Traditional & modern Mandarin fare is served in an atmospheric setting with an indoor pond.
Rocco's Restaurant
South Bend, Indiana
Homey, memorabilia-filled fixture since 1951 serves pizza, Italian dishes & subs, plus beer & wine.
My Taco Express
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Cottage Inn Pizza South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.