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Kankakee Grille - South Bend, South Bend, IN

Kankakee Grille - South Bend

4.5
4.5
1387 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
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.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, 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 1,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Hot spot

  • South Bend

    Hot spot

  • South Bend

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Bend

    Lively

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

1,387 Reviews
  1. DougK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend for celebrating a special occasion but pretty pricey for the average night out.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your review. We'll share your ratings with our team! We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  2. JohnS

    Indiana

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always will return . The only thing that made us sad tonight was the limited menu as we were looking forward to have our Bacon jalapeño Dip but it wasn’t on the Menu

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  3. PLGraves

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Casey, our server was a delight! Very attentive. Loved the live music!!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your review. We'll share your ratings with our team! We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Our server Nene was great! Very attentive and professional! Our food, on the other hand, was not very good. The ribs and the steak were very tough. The meat of the ribs definitely did not pull off the bones without A LOT of effort!

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  5. NicoleW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Food is always pretty good. Happen to get a server who struggled to find her rhythm. Waited 15 minutes before anyone even came to the table. Once she did take out order.. she served us our food and never came back to our table. Had to wave her down for the check. The atmosphere is awesome. Food is good. I definitely will go back and hope we get a server who isn't struggling so much with the tables. Definitely recommend.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your review. Your experience with the server will be reviewed by our management team. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  6. PamD

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Come to hear play back Food very good Lady’s at front desk very nice Thank you

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My burger was excellent!!! Amazing flavor!!’ Mt husband had the grilled sweet potatoes and he loved them— great dish!!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  8. Johnny

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kankakee Grille is a wonderful dining experience! My date & I enjoyed our dinner, which was hamburger with the blue cheese & truffle French fries. Our appetizer was the crab cakes & they were outrageous! The service was excellent! We’ll be going back in a couple of weeks! Thank you for the opportunity to respond!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  9. Stanleyb

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Service was terrible. Food served had no silverware. Had to get up and get our own from another table. Then no salt or pepper even tho we asked. Again got up and got our own. Food itself was mediocre. Would not recommend. Try one of the other available restaurants in the casino

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  10. PENNYB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing and it was a beautiful night and beautiful atmosphere. We really enjoyed ourselves.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 22, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  11. PeterM

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The bluegill was delicious. Ribs were tender and loved the barbecue sauce. Meatloaf was not what my sister was used to so she didn’t quite like it. It was a blend of meats. We had nachos as a starter and it was more than enough for 3 of us. Very tasty.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 22, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  12. Carolyn

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    The servings were huge and no smaller options. Saturday night had a man singing making conversation difficult. Waitress was very nice and the service was great.

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  13. RachelEll

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great dinner and live music to end our day with after attending a Notre Dame football game! The crab cakes are amazing!

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  14. marya

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a Cobb salad with salmon. It was wonderful. Our server was great and our greeters were exceptional. Love this place!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope you will dine with us again soon. Have a great day.

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  15. Datenight

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and the food was delicious! Price wasn't bad either!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 22, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We’ll share your rating with our team. Have a great day.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The mashed potatoes needed no salt, they were over salted. The broccoli was over done.

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  17. JoanZ

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Senior day at Kankakee Grill at Four Winds South Bend is a real treat at 25% off. The menu is outstanding.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 12, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  18. donaldr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    love this grill....wonderful food, plenty of it! very clean, friendly servers, we are always satisfied

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 12, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  19. Rusty

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect birthday dinner! Food and service was excellent!

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  20. JimS

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    We had a reservation at 5:15pm. Obviously we understand that they just opened at 5:00pm and we had ice tea and ordered within 10 minutes, we got our salad and soup and then it was 20-25 minutes until our main course was delivered, which the Salmon was overcooked on the grill and the back underside (gray matter) had not be removed. And the filet was suppose to be (Medium) which on the ends it was (well done), the server is great. One observation was a "high-roller" went to the bar and ordered 8 meals to-go. I think it's ridiculous to allow a person to order up 8 meals at once for one person to take home, then our waitress had to wheel a cart out of 8 meals and provide this person with 8 Styrofoam containers and assisted this person box up the meals and we waited, waited for our meals, it was about 5-10 minutes later when we got our meal. The manager did stop and ask how everything was, my wife informed her that the Salmon was over cooked, she did offer to bring another, which she did and she took it home. I didn't bring up the Filet cooking was not correct; I was ready to leave and didn't want to wait any longer. This was 9/4/23.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 12, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team at Kankakee Grille. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  21. CynthiaS

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The only thing that was a miss was the food took a while to arrive at our table. Holly was a good server, she had to take care of the bar and the table. The food hasn’t disappointed and was amazing!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope you will dine with us again soon. Have a great day.

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  22. dirtydoug

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best surprise is no the surprise! We expect good service and good food when we go to Kankakee and once again , recieved it. We will go back

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  23. Gambler

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Service was slow. Had to ask for everything. Food was good.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  24. indianairishman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and enjoyed the atmosphere. Would recommend.

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  25. BrettR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Waitress miss placed our food order. Then a chief came from kitchen to ask what we ordered,

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

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  26. Carol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent ribs and garlic parm fries!! Can’t wait to have them again. The music was really enjoying.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  27. MatthewT

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kankakee is our favorite restaurant in the area !! The food is always excellent and the spirits are always on point!!

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  28. JohnQ

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and great food and beverages!!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We'll share your ratings with our team! We hope you will dine with us again soon. Have a great day.

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  29. Chazi

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food, great specials, great service. We come about once a month for dinner!

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  30. HaroldM

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so yummy and the service wonderful as normal. Recommend them every time

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope you will dine with us again soon. Have a great day.

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  31. marya

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is very good and service is excellent. Mary Anne greets us with a genuine smile every time and makes us feel very welcomed. We love the Kankakee.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 25, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  32. zentzd

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was slow. Ordered Bison Ribeye med rare. Came well done. Told it would take 20-30 min to make another. Ate the overdone steak. Manager did take it off my bill !

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 25, 2023

    Thank you for your review. Your experience will be reviewed by our management team. We hope you will dine with us again soon. Have a great day.

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  33. TamiR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited 2 days in a row. Food was delicious service exceed my expectations knowing they were short handed. Very friendly and attentive. Being a restaurant owner, I appreciate the hard work that goes into running a restaurant. Thank you!!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  34. LisaM

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice and we Enjoyed this place and will be back again in the future!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 25, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your recent visit and will share your 5 star review with our team. We hope you can visit us again soon. Have a great day.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Service was poor, food was great as usual! Server forgot our appetizer and disappeared for a long period of time. We had to retrieve our own condiments because she did not return. Food though was great, that's what keeps us coming back.

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  36. PattiM

    Northern MI

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blue Gill is great. What a wonderful item to have on the menu.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 19, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We'll share your ratings with our team! We hope you will dine with us again soon. Have a great day.

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  37. TimL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very nice evening and great entertainment. looking forward to our next visit.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 15, 2023

    Thank you for the positive review! We will be sure to share your comments with our Kankakee Team. Have a good day!

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  38. pamp

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Took an hour to get food. Only had water. Once food arrived it was very good.

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 15, 2023

    Thank you for the reviewing the property! We will be sure to share your comments with our Kankakee Team. Have a good day!

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  39. JenniferT

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an unexpected gem. Food was terrific with large portions. Nice atmosphere. Would highly recommend trying out!

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 15, 2023

    Thank you for the positive review and kind words! We will be sure to share your comments with our Kankakee Team. Have a good day!

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  40. PamD

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great band Nene great service Everyone friendly Thank you

    Kankakee Grille - South BendResponded on August 15, 2023

    Thank you for the positive Review! We will be sure to share your comments with our Kankakee Team. Have a good day!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings

FAQs

Kankakee Grille - South Bend is rated 4.5 stars by 1387 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Kankakee Grille - South Bend

3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN 46614

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
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, 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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