Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Kankakee Grille - South Bend, South Bend, IN

Kankakee Grille - South Bend

4.7
4.7
1739 Reviews
$30 and under
American
3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN 46614

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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 1,739 people are saying

Kankakee Grille - South Bend reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Food

  • South Bend

    Best Ambiance

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Good for groups

  • South Bend

    Healthy

  • South Bend

    Hot spot

  • South Bend

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Bend

    Lively

  • South Bend

    American

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kankakee Grille - South Bend offers a dynamic dining experience with "delicious food" and "great value." Regulars praise the "excellent service," especially from standout servers like Holly and John. Enjoy the "fun live entertainment" and enticing specials, like the Thursday Surf & Turf. Perfect for a "great date night" or casual outing.

1,739 Reviews
  1. Gary

    Grand Rapids19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sorry for the four stars, the night seemed to be a little off across the board. Normally its 5 Stars for us. We ate early this night, we were seated quickly and our order was taken quickly. Food seemed to take longer than usual coming out. Food wasn't as flavorful as usual, everything was to the bland side. Our waitress didn't check us during our meal. Overall just not a great night. It was good enough for just any old restaurant but not for Kankakee Grille. We look forward to coming back again, hopefully to a great experience.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Paula

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food to table time was slower than normal, but they were working hard to get the orders out. It was fine as we were enjoying time with friends
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 2 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.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Lisa

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT again today! Another wonderful server and Delicious food. I highly recommend this restaurant!
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on April 30, 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!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Lisa

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as usual! Service was excellent, live entertainment was vey good and the food was delicious and the portions are huge (shareable) size!
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on April 30, 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!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Lola VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience! I was super impressed that the cook said he remembered me for my love of their deviled eggs. I didn’t even see him. That is exceptional service in the background. Oh… and I really think you all need to rethink not having the patio open in the summer… I look forward to sitting outside when it gets warm😊
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on April 30, 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!

    Is this helpful?

  6. joan VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservation for a booth, but none were available. Service is Great Christy is an excellent server. Very busy evening, but Waitress was up to the challenge. Food was served Hot and tasty.
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on April 30, 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!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Richard

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have visited Kankakee Grill many times in the past but this Easter brunch special of $35 was not so special. The Ham and Scalloped Potatoes and the Vegetables were excellent, however the Bread, "Corn Bread"?, was hard as a brick. It was not edible! Plus the dessert was a spongy mess, not tasty at all. It seems like they were serving left-overs! This is not at all what I have previously experienced at Kankakee Grill. The waiter was excellent and the martinis were well served but I doubt if I will return because of this low quality food!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Joanne VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter ham dinner special was poor. Our food initially arrived not cold but tepid, not warm at all. We sent it back and it then arrived on a hot plate but the food was still not as warm as one would think coming right out of the kitchen. Ham, scalloped potatoes and cornbread were all dry and overcooked. The glazed carrots were good. Bread pudding dessert that came in a mini cast iron skillet was so cool you could hold the skillet in your hands. We chose this restaurant for the Easter Dinner special and were very disappointed.

    Is this helpful?

  9. NancyJ

    Grand Rapids3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent but the service was slow and it took us about half an hour to get our dinner. They were not that busy so it was a little disappointing.
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on April 23, 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!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Tina

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A slow start with over 15 min at table before someone came to give us water and forgot lemon for water which I ended up getting myself since it took so long for them to come back. Waitress has a couple of big tables and she could have used some help to at least get water and acknowledge our presence. Once things slowed down it was great. Has a live guitar/singer who was really good. Overall great experience and food was great
    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you for your review! We appreciate you. We will be sure to pass your comments and concern onto our Food and Beverage team.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Kankakee Grille - South Bend is rated 4.7 stars by 1739 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Indiana
  4. South Bend
  5. South Bend

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo