The Lauber

Name: The Lauber
Address: 504 E Lasalle Ave 2, South Bend, IN, United States, 46617-2726
Telephone: (574) 234-2342
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

332 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(574) 234-2342
Website
http://www.thelauber.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
504 E Lasalle Ave 2, South Bend, IN 46617-2726
Neighborhood
South Bend
Parking details
Additional parking available across Niles Ave in the People Link parking lot after 5 p.m.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 332 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Bend
Best Overall
South Bend
Best Food
South Bend
Best Service
South Bend
Best Value
South Bend
Good for groups
South Bend
Healthy
South Bend
Hot spot
South Bend
Neighborhood gem
South Bend
Great for outdoor dining
South Bend
Lively
South Bend
American
South Bend
Most Booked

332 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience1
What was once a swanky, nice place to eat in downtown South Bend has turned into yet another fast-casual venue with no style, giving off the “hot new restaurant in town” starter pack vibes. If you want a quick, sub-par place to eat then go here. If you want to spend your money on a nice date night out, I recommend something else. Also, Covid is over. Get rid of the QR code menus and handheld card readers and give us real menus so we’re not all on our phone and you’re not standing there when I have to tip you. Disappointing all the way around.
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JasonM
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite with our family. Delicious food and fun atmosphere!
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MichaelB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had fun with the waitress Myra. Drink "Emily Can't Have This" had no story behind it. So I created one to share. Excellent recommendations and the food was fantastic.
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DeniseM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We love dining at the Lauber! Food is excellent and the atmosphere welcoming.
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sandrad
Indiana
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The quality of food was good. We had great service for lunch
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Speedy
Washington DC
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fresh dishes, well prepared and delivered with a great presentation. Large bar, too, and plenty of options.
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LuvBeetle
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Good food. service a little slow due to Friday halloween night
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PeterW
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great go to spot when in South Bend. Staff is great, We have tried so many items on the menu and we have never been disappointed. This a go to if in town for an Notre Dame event.
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BruceB
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Fantastic Brussels Sprouts, the Lauber burger was pretty good. Very loud inside, crowded on a Thursday night.
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BrendaA
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the tables in the bar area for Saturday Brunch. The young man at the bar took our order and served our food. He was very kind and ga e great suggestions on the food. The food was wonderful. We had a very pleasant time.
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finediner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were visiting South Bend for the first time and went to The Lauber for dinner - it was excellent! I had the Surf Duo, my husband had the Pot Roast Sliders and my son had the Plain Jane Pizza - all were delicious. Our server was attentive and fun. We sat outside on a gorgeous night - such a nice experience. Wish The Lauber was closer to my home. I want to complement the management & wait staff. There was a problem with my son's pizza, our server came out and told us before the food came out that his pizza would be a couple of minutes later and sincerely apologized. He kept us informed on how long it would be (which we appreciated) and then offered us free dessert for the inconvenience. Classy & professional. I've been to other restaurants that don't bother to tell you why the wait is so long and bring the food out so late - like when I've gotten an appetizer after my entree. Again, we had a great experience at The Lauber and I'll go back if I'm back in town.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great place will be there again soon. Patio and dogs were great attractions.
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LeannaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great, relaxing restaurant. The food was good, and drinks were tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Funky place with great flatbreads!!! Definitely worth a try.
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EllieT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing and he recommended the best burger! We were so happy and will definitely be back!
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StanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed your restaurant. We had a small birthday party. The food was excellent. The service was great and it was a good location for our party. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Starters and desserts are the best! Great service, great food, overall friendly staff.
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Tony
Atlanta Metro
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
In town for an overnight stop, and our daughter is vegan so we reserved a spot at the Lauber--what a great find! Nice beer selection, really good pizza and salad bowls. Overall, a wonderful experience! We will definitely return.
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janeT
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love The Lauber! It is a great place to have lunch!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Server was very quiet. Took a long time to get refills. The food was good, but nothing that I would tell people about.
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LizL
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They handled my large group wonderfully, and we loved all the food and drinks. Was loud inside, but we were able to sit outside- the front patio was hot, and still a little loud, but overall, The Lauber was a fantastic choice! Thank you!
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BrettS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food, cool atmosphere and good selection of beer on tap. Pineapple shortcake was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience1
Food & service were excellent! Way too noisy inside-horrible acoustics. Ears ringing even after leaving. Couldn’t carry on a conversation. Would go back but only when dining outside.
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Viajera
Dallas
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
Food was not great . Service was really good. Hard to get there fue to construction
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Kitchen was slow even though they weren't that busy. Forgot my wife's order. We weren't in a rush but it was a little over the top how long it took. Great food. Server did a really good job too.
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ErinR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and our server was awesome! Great overall experience! Always a go to place for us when we are in town.
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RamonaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience1
Construction nearby with patio seating-not a good combo. But, food and service made up for noise.
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SarahV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Power Salad is one of the best salads in town. Greta size of salmon and the size of the salad is great for the price! Delicious. Every. Single. Time.
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LoriG
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Charles was fantastic. He made sure all our needs were met, very attentive. Pizza, appetizers were fantastic. Love The Lauber.
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Cathy
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
The night we had dinner was the time the electricity went out. It was dark and hot inside. Pizzas arrived late. My plate was lukewarm, however delicious. I would go there again.
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TonyO
Indiana
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Nice restaurant. Very good food. Would recommend this place.
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MelissaD
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food! Staff is always efficient! Can get a little noisy at times.
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PatW
Indiana
104 reviews
vip
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service were excellent. Very noisy. To carry on a conversation. Otherwise excellent service and food!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was great! Food options are good. Only complaint is the noise level. I think just due to the type of structure the sound really bounces around.
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GingerE
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third visit since finding this gem earlier this year. We brought some family for their first visit and everything was fantastic! We’ll be back soon.
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MeganM
Des Moines
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
The food was okay. The rigatoni was the best dish by far. The server did not seem interested in being there and they also charged $2.50 extra for a kids milk even though it said drink included. When we asked the server about it when we got the bill she told us that milk didn’t count. This should be communicated upfront or noted on the menu.
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TonyaS
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was terrific at being what it was. Hearty, delicious food. Fun atmosphere. Wonderful service. It was a great meal and I thought it was good value for what we paid.
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zmmmm
Indiana
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
I am not a fan of piped-in music that someone else has chosen. The waiter was cooperative about turning it down a bit but I wish The Lauber would not presume to know patrons' musical tastes.
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Itzymitz
Indiana
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service was great and food was good. A rain shower had just blown through, so we had to sit inside, which was VERY loud. — Higher exposed ceilings and very few soft surfaces allow the noise level to elevate quickly; we had a difficult time carrying on a conversation as we had to almost shout to hear each other.
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AngelK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We eat at The Lauber often. We each ordered something different. As usual, the chicken rigatoni was superb. The salads are always plentiful and delicious. We ordered the cheesy bread appetizer for the first time, and it was fantastic. The pot roast sliders are always a favorite too. Our server was properly attentive, and we had a great time. We were inside, but there were lots of people outside, enjoying the live music and the warm weather.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Lauber using the Order Online button. The Lauber also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 234-2342.

The Lauber is rated 4.7 stars by 332 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

504 E Lasalle Ave 2, South Bend, IN 46617-2726

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Bend
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional parking available across Niles Ave in the People Link parking lot after 5 p.m.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thelauber.com/
Phone number
(574) 234-2342

The Lauber

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lauber Burger

Side Salad

Beet Salad

Menu

What 332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Lauber offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Lauber restaurant rated?

Is The Lauber currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information