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The Lauber, South Bend, IN

The Lauber

4.6
4.6
287 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A modern restaurant in the East Bank Village helping bring new life to the area

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (574) 234-2342

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Most Booked

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  1. JenniferD

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Lauber Restaurant, and I must say, the experience exceeded my expectations. The food at Lauber is simply outstanding. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of my dining experience was top-notch. Now, let's talk about the food. Lauber Restaurant truly knows how to delight taste buds. Each dish was prepared with great care and attention to detail. The flavors were exquisite, and the presentation was nothing short of artful. Every bite was a true delight. Whether you're a fan of classic dishes or looking to try something new and adventurous, Lauber has something for everyone. The menu offers a wide variety of options, all bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. To complement the incredible food, Lauber also boasts an impressive selection of beverages. Their wine list is extensive, and their craft cocktails are expertly crafted. You can truly find the perfect pairing for your meal. I cannot recommend Lauber Restaurant enough. If you're searching for a culinary experience that will leave you satisfied and craving more, look no further. The combination of delicious food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance make Lauber a true gem in the dining scene. I'm already counting down the days until my next visit to Lauber Restaurant. Don't miss out on this culinary delight!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved the menu options. Food had great flavor and nice presentation. Classic options such as caprese salad had a nicely executed creative spin. Our server Joe was fantastic!
  3. BRad

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared the Beet salad. It was excellent two kinds of beets, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, lettuce and pistachios. Topped off with poppy seed dressing. We the had the Butcher Town pizza. It was also delicious. We really enjoyed the food and our waiter Tony was great too.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great graduation lunch for her whole family. The chicken and biscuits was especially good!
  5. TammyK

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience, even though it was a little too loud for us to have normal level conversations.
  6. Yumyum2

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Group of four and we all ordered something different and shared it was fabulous! Great taste with some unique ingredients will come back again to tryout different items on the menu. Just one small problem with the noise because of the higher ceilings.
  7. DoodleMom

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a surprise party of ten for my son’s 21st birthday. Everyone raves about their food and drinks!! They even allowed us to drop our cake off early and brought it out with plates and silverware. I believe our waitress was Courtney, I apologize if that is incorrect, but she was amazing and very attentive. We loved the variety of food and drink choices; they have something for any kind of appetite! This is one of my favorite local spots!!
  8. BandV

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for an early Mother's Day Dinner! Wil be back for sure :)
  9. MickPepper

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rise of the Phoenix is perhaps the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Period.
  10. JudyB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    I do LOVE your beet salad, and the service was superb! But the noise inside the restaurant is way too loud. You need some acoustic aids to muffle the sound (carpet, wall hangings?). I will come back, but only when I can est outside where I can hear the person sitting next to me at the table.
  11. BethH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were both excellent! We had the blistered jalapeños, the chicken rigatoni and the brown butter cake with vanilla ice cream and blackberry glaze.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Tony (our server) did an excellent job. Was very attentive to our group’s needs and had a great attitude. Keep up the good work, sir!
  13. Helen

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My favorite SB restaurant - love the menu, cocktails and beer selection!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Little too loud in restaurant! Noise level fix! Everything else great.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the atmosphere and the food. I enjoy it also because I used to do some business at the sheet metal works years ago and always liked the building
  16. Sharon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good and service was good. It got pretty busy right after we got there but I think our server did a good job of getting back to us. She was very cheerful and friendly. Prices were reasonable. It does get loud in there, just the nature of the building. They have a nice patio that we are looking forward to using if our weather ever gets nice again. It was an enjoyable experience.
  17. LindseyC

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for my husband’s birthday. We sat outside and it was perfect with the beautiful weather. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Their food is amazing! Loved the appetizers of hummus and dippity dough da with beer cheese. Their dough they make is super good. I had the Green Goat pizza, yum! All their signature cocktails have cute song names and they were good too! Will be back!
  18. SueS

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was great. Our server was friendly and efficient. I’m anxious to go back once the back patio is open!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lauber has become our go to for everyday dining. We have found that the food always seems to be made fresh and not out of a box. We have been going to The Lauber for several months now and have been trying different things each time we come, each item tastes hand made to order and full of flavor. So far everything we’ve tried has been excellent! The value for the price is also very reasonable, I’d expect to pay more for the quality you get here, I have at other places and the quality has not been as high. The service is great even during busy times and most times you should get a reservation cause they are normally always busy.
  20. Brezzy

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The dinners were very good. Our group average age was 60, the no menu was somewhat of a problem.
  21. bt96

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service! The spinach sausage dip was especially good and not too big. Good drinks prices too.
  22. PeteB

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good -- all four of us en joyed our meals. The server (Casey) was very attentive without being intrusive. The acoustics in the building are not very good, but we didn't have too shout to be heard.
  23. Mazz

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and absolutely wonder service. Our server was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent the soup was delicious.
  24. AnnieH

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Attentive staff. Menu is completely online.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great meal at The Lauber, once again! It was quite loud which doesn’t usually bother me, but we had my parents. Overall great experience- food was excellent!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting the area and the Lauber popped up as a recommendation so we decided to give it a try. It exceeded our expectations in every way! Our server Nelson was awesome and the food was outstanding. I wish that we lived closer because this would easily be a restaurant we would visit frequently.
  27. CRAIGH

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter Daryl was great! Bread appetizer was outstanding. Wife and I were both happy with our main courses, chicken pasta special and bbq sandwich. Great beer selection. Wife liked the moscato. We will return
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Server was rude and not attentive. Focusing on my wife and myself and asking our 3 grown children what they wanted to eat/ drink from the other end of the table. Never refilleded our waters. Had to remove/clean empty appetizer plates and drink glasses ourselves. Never came back to check on how the food came out. Placed entrees down in front of us without a word. Had to practically grab her arm as she was walking buy to get another beer ordered. Table of 5 and it was difficult to hear each other speak.l due to noise level. And we came at a slow time. Won’t be back.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Nothing more to say! Love the place and food!
  30. LDenning

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! Great food and service! Will keep going!
  31. RyanS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Overall The Lauber fell a little short of our hopes. Cool atmosphere and location, food was disappointing. We got sandwiches (Prime Melt and Reuben) with fries. Sandwiches were average and fries seemed liked they had been made several hours earlier. Would be willing to try something else from the menu another time, but won't go out of our way.
  32. AshleyH

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and atmosphere. Definitely will be back again soon.
  33. JenniferD

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a fantastic experience at Lauber and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal and great service. Whether you're looking for a fun night out or a fun evening with friends, this restaurant is the perfect choice. I can't wait to go back and loved the pizza.
  34. Mongo

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Quickly seated. Enjoyed quick and polite service from our waiter.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was great a little noisy service was good.
  36. JaceeF

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! A great place to eat, love the atmosphere!
  37. Nancy

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Very noisy ...hard to have a conversation among a group of people (more than two).
  38. jenpayne71

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great!
  39. candism

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice place great service and food
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stopped in to have lunch and was greeted and seated instantly. The food is amazing and priced normal.

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 4.6 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Lauber

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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • 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

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