8 Best Casual Restaurants In South Bend

8 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Carmela's at Macri's restaurant

1. Carmela's at Macri's

4.8

Exceptional(934)

$$$$

• Italian • South Bend

Booked 24 times today

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!

2. The Lauber

4.6

Exceptional(266)

$$$$

• American • South Bend

Booked 21 times today

A modern restaurant in the East Bank Village helping bring new life to the area

3. Rohr’s

4.8

Exceptional(691)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • South Bend

Booked 40 times today

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.

A photo of Legends of Notre Dame restaurant

4. Legends of Notre Dame

4.5

Awesome(452)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • South Bend

Booked 18 times today

Legends, our refreshed tavern offers a new menu featuring shareables, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Located just yards from Notre Dame Stadium on its sound side, Legends is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The University of Notre Dame is a cashless campus.

5. Bin 23

4.6

Exceptional(186)

$$$$

• Bistro • South Bend

Booked 11 times today

Bin 23 Bistro is a locally owned traditional French bistro serving French-influenced favorites. Our menu is made entirely from scratch in- house by a variety of local purveyors, and we are devoted to supporting local farms and showcasing their ingredients. We curated our own cocktail list, offer a great selection of wines from around the world, and hold special tastings and private events in our chic tasting room. Open for lunch and dinner every day, and brunch on weekends.

A photo of Villa Macri Ristorante restaurant

6. Villa Macri Ristorante

4.5

Awesome(402)

$$$$

• Italian • Granger

Booked 8 times today

Located in the heart of Toscana Park, just north of SR 23 and Main Street, Villa Macri is the place for traditional Italian fare in the Michiana area. The extensive menu includes appetizers, steaks, seafood, pasta, and the best gelato outside of Italy.Villa Macri is also home to Macri’s Deli, serving their famous sandwiches for over 40 years. With the largest Martini Bar in the area and inexpensive wine pricing on their Wine Spectator Award winning wine list, Villa Macri is also the place for spirits. Choose to dine upscale or casual in one of the many dining room options: Outdoor Patio, Garden Room, Round Room, Martini Bar, or Sports Theater Room. And don’t forget our Wine Cellar, Chef’s Room, and Villa Room for your next banquet or private party.

A photo of Rocky River Tap and Table restaurant

7. Rocky River Tap and Table

4.6

Exceptional(241)

$$$$

• American • Granger

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Rocky River Tap and Table! ocated in Granger, Indiana and named for a tributary of the St. Joseph River in Michigan, Rocky River provides a farm-to-fork experience featuring sustainably farmed products from nearby growers and a casual atmosphere. Partnerships with local farmers, brewers and winemakers paired with culinary creativity yield brilliant results. From the table enjoy anything from small plates and unique bar snacks to entrees and a variety of handheld sandwiches. And from our taps…Indiana and Michigan are home to some of the best breweries in the country. From these, we’ve handpicked a menu of over 30 draft beers to enjoy with a snack or accompany your meal. Our wine list, along with many organic West coast wines, includes carefully selected wines from Southwest Michigan and Indiana wineries, enjoyed by the glass or bottle

A photo of Yesterday's Food & Spirits restaurant

8. Yesterday's Food & Spirits

4.8

Exceptional(780)

$$$$

• American • Granger

Booked 11 times today

*** Cheers to Yesterday's friends! This is a Temporary Change** Cool off and relax after work on the Patio Tuesdays thru Thursdays we will now be serving our hand-crafted cocktails, appetizers, salads, and desserts. As usual Friday and Saturday night, our full dinner menu will be available. Please continue to make reservations on OpenTable. We do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Due to the staffing shortage- this will only be temporary. *If you know any fabulous employees (line cooks and wait staff) please send them our way. Apply within 5:30 pm and later. * *** To-Go Orders are available starting at 5 pm. Dinner service begins at 5 pm.Yesterday's of Granger sits in one of the third oldest homes in St Joseph County, featuring a unique dining atmosphere like no other.Our Corbett Cheesecake Company features fabulous homemade desserts. specializing in homemade NY Cheesecakes. Enjoy dessert first!

Best Casual Restaurants in South Bend

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmela's at Macri's

2. The Lauber

3. Rohr’s

4. Legends of Notre Dame

5. Bin 23

6. Villa Macri Ristorante

7. Rocky River Tap and Table

8. Yesterday's Food & Spirits

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