Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in South Bend

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in South Bend? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Essence Restaurant + Bar

5.0

5 (321)

$31 to $50

American

Elkhart

About the restaurant

A culinary playground centered around unwavering hospitality and creatively curated cuisine, wine and spirits.

Welcome home.

Top review

Tracy

Dined 1 day ago

The service and the ambience were impeccable and personable. The food and cocktails were delicious. Excellent and varied choices for all courses and drinks. Very impressed. We have already booked to return. Highly recommend!

Cascade

4.9

4.9 (92)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

South Bend

About the restaurant

South Bend’s newest dining destination, Cascade, showcases fresh seafood, shellfish towers and prime steaks. Featuring signature cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine program with over 400 selections. Floor to ceiling windows provide unparalleled views of the St. Joseph River. Modern yet understated décor, open kitchen and wood fired hearth are the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Join us on our large river side patio and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Cascade waterfall, Keepers of the Fire sculpture and river lights, or dine at our custom-built bar: with every seat enjoying uninterrupted views of the water. Private dining for groups of 8-50 people

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Sarahvip

Dined 1 day ago

Bailey, our server, was great. Had a little bit of everything on the menu and it was all great. Started with the burrata and lobster bisque then had the rigatoni and lobster frites for entrees

Cafe Navarre

4.8

4.8 (2729)

$31 to $50

American

South Bend

About the restaurant

Specializing in modern American cuisine, fresh seafood, and USDA prime steaks, Cafe Navarre is celebrating its 12th year in historic downtown South Bend. Located in a bank building in the heart of our city with the fusion of Old World architecture, natural light, and the contemporary furnishings. Join us for dinner or enjoy a cocktail in our bar or on our outdoor patio.

As a locally owned establishment, we strive for excellence in producing and serving the finest cuisine. We are excited to provide you with top-shelf service, world-class recipes, as well as local and fresh ingredients. Every part of your experience at Cafe Navarre is important to us, right down to the last detail.

Café Navarre brings you modern American cuisine with European influences, distinguished by its simplicity, flavor, and respect for ingredients. Cafe Navarre offers fresh seafood and steaks, along with dishes created with seasonal elements from local farms that are unmistakable in flavor and quality.

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Donald

Dined 3 days ago

The gentleman who waited on our table was very professional and took some good-natured ribbing when I joked with him that he asking personal questions!!! It was very pleasant and the food was unique and delicious. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant.

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Yesterday's Food & Spirits

4.8

4.8 (930)

$30 and under

American

Granger

About the restaurant

Cheers to our Yesterday's friends! Please join us to celebrate Valentine's with our special affair menu from February 9- February 17, 2024. Thank you, Evonne and Bill Corbett and Yesterday's staff.

Top review

Julie

Dined 5 days ago

Yesterday’s is the best!! The atmosphere, the food, the owners all equate to a top shelf evening !! They allow you to dine there. You don’t feel rushed!! Thanks again for another special evening !!!

BRU Burger Bar - South Bend

4.8

4.8 (167)

$30 and under

Burgers

South Bend

About the restaurant

Bru Burger Bar is an ode to our love, the burger! We offer shareable appetizers, fresh salads with in-house dressings, gourmet chef burgers, daily cut fries, plenty of vegetarian/vegan options, and mouthwatering house made desserts. All of which pair well with our list of 16 local draft beers and hand crafted cocktails.

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Karlvip

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

The food was delicious, as always, and Carli was a great server.

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Carmela's at Macri's

4.7

4.7 (1184)

$30 and under

Italian

South Bend

About the restaurant

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!

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Maureen

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Always a delight to eat at Carmela’s. My Irish Canadian cousin and his wife came in for the Notre Dame game and I knew they would love Carmela’s. From the minute you walk in the atmosphere feels like Italy, the wait staff is friendly and the meal was sumptuous. If only we had room for dessert! Delizioso

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4.7

4.7 (1029)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

South Bend

About the restaurant

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.

Please be aware that campus is undergoing multiple construction projects this summer that may impact
how you navigate campus by vehicle and on foot. A renovation project to the Main Circle on Notre
Dame Avenue has begun, closing the roundabout to traffic. Access to North Notre Dame Avenue will be
limited until mid-August and you may experience delays upon your arrival to campus. We apologize for
any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming you to campus.

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Robvip

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Food and drinks were amazing. Atmosphere was gorgeous.

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Villa Macri Ristorante

4.5

4.5 (499)

$30 and under

Italian

Granger

About the restaurant

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.

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Tyshawnna

Dined 4 days ago

First time going , went for my birthday and omg!!!!!!! The reviews didn’t steer me wrong!!! Everything was amazing from the moment I said I had a reservation the ladies were so sweet and kind , where I wanted to be seated was exactly what i asked for the calamari was seasoned to perfection, my lamb chops WERE OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! The whole entire plate THANK YOU SO MUCH TOTALLY RECOMMEND

Rocky River Tap and Table

4.5

4.5 (310)

$30 and under

American

Granger

About the restaurant

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

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ann

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Too loud. We couldn’t hear each other talk even though we were far away from a band. Band was very loud

Doc Pierce's Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (65)

$30 and under

American

Mishawaka

About the restaurant

Doc Pierce's Restaurant serves up quality American cuisine in the heart of historic downtown Mishawaka. Belly up to the bar or enjoy a meal on the scenic outdoor patio.

The menu at Doc Pierce's Restaurant offers up an assortment of hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, prime rib burgers, classic cocktails and craft beers. Locally owned since 1976, Doc Pierce's offers a truly one of a kind dining experience. Enjoy soft lighting, antique Tiffany chandeliers, and stained glass windows while nestled in one of our cozy booths. Named after the famed Medicine Man, Dr. Ray Von Pierce, Doc Pierce's is just what the Dr. ordered. Parties of 7 or more, please call the restaurant at 574-255-7737 to schedule a reservation.

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Ericvip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

The Chicken Strips are meaty and delicious. Soups here are wonderful.

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