August 13, 2026 So glad my wife and I chose this local place…read moreto eat dinner in South Bend. It was very good food prepared fresh. The server was personable and very helpful. We got there around 5:00 PM while things were just getting busy. It had a nice vibe to it. You could tell people enjoy coming here. I started off the order with an item off their monthly menu specials. The muffuletta pizza. Very nice with a great flavor. My wife loved every bite of her braised beef sliders and cole slaw. We also have this obsession with ordering Brussels sprouts when we go out and they're available. I will give the sprouts 3 out of 5 because they had way too much balsamic vinegar on them. This rating doesn't bring my overall rating down because it's likely they are very good any other time. As if all that weren't enough to eat, we ordered the 8" Cinnamon Streusel pizza with vanilla bean ice cream off their seasonal monthly menu. Oh boy was that good!! If given the opportunity to come back to South Bend, this will be my go to place. PS... I'm not a beer drinker, but it seems they have lots of craft beer on tap. It's considered a gastropub. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. Some outside seating is covered and nice of it raining but still warm out. There is a patio area that's quite large. It looks like and has a feel of a biergarten.

The Lauber doesn't disappoint! One thing that surprises me about South Bend is the foodie scene…read more There are so many GOOD places to dine and The Lauber is definitely on that list. From a cool space to the welcoming vibe, The Lauber gets it right. I love the variety of seating areas for parties of all sizes and the overall comfortable atmosphere. The food is really good with a homestyle feeling. The generous portion sizes are definitely appreciated and I always end up with enough to take home.

Wow! I have been here once before and had a delicious salad, but just don't tend to make it to that…read moreside of town often. Today, my coworker and I stopped in and I got a loaded potato and cookie. Again, salads are great, was just in the mood for a potato and did not know what to expect. I got the BBQ potato at the owner's suggestion. I asked about their cookies because I didn't want to get one if they were not made there. Well, they are made there and they are huge and delicious. The potato was also incredible, perfectly cooked. We were treated like VIPs. The wait was not too long, and the restaurant was clean and well maintained. The price is a "little" higher than just going to a regular chain, but for the quality, service and to support a small business it is WORTH it. You need to check it out if you have not yet.

Came in today for lunch after several friends had raved about this place, and they definitely…read moredidn't disappoint! We tried two different flatbreads, a salad, and two loaded potato bowls. The flatbreads were really good, light, flavorful, and not overly heavy. The salad was delicious as well. The potato bowls had great toppings and plenty of flavor, although I think the potatoes themselves could have used a little salt or butter. One of the bowls was also a little cold in the center, but otherwise everything was really good. The inside is clean and welcoming, with a couple of picnic tables for seating and some cute shelves with little items for sale. Most importantly, the owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

I door dashed tonight and didn't want fried- like I wanted something different. I've passed…read moreCoreLife a lot since they opened, but never tried it. Honestly, because it's "health food" I always thought the price would be high. I clicked on their profile on DoorDash and was shocked about the price! What? No more expensive than Culver's or what I get at Penn Station. I looked through the menu and ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl and a side of sweet potatoes, just because it sounded good. Wow-I have found my new favorite spot! This food is sooo good! The flavor is amazing-truly blown away. All of it was cooked to perfection, and while you get the smoothness of the quinoa and chicken, you get the crunch of the fresh veggies. I'm truly blown away. Great food options at great prices. Highly recommend!

They were packed on a Friday night but handled it like pros great service and delicious food! I'll…read morebe back again.

I'm a returning customer and I continue to love the food…read more Don't go, you're making it difficult for me to get a good table! But in all seriousness this is a great restaurant, the best in town. Good food, great service, beautiful views! There isn't much more one could ask for. They are very accommodating and I do strongly recommend going and enjoying for yourself!

Little pricey but not bad, sat at the bar and the service was awesome. Really cool bartenders were…read moreattentive personal and cool. The food was great! And the ambiance not bad for south bend. Right by the river. Yup, going back for sure. The filet was cooked perfectly.

Mediocre ramen at best. The ramen came out lukewarm-ish. Fried chicken came out questionably chewy…read more Waiter beside me said that "arigato" means bye...Raises the concerning question of this restaurant's authenticity.

Absolutely wonderful ! Large portions, delicious flavor and great service. We enjoyed the ramen…read moreand garlic rice very much!

Great food Friendly staff…read more Interesting local crowd South Bend atmosphere with local musicians A great spot to gather with friends or meet new ones.

Fries are fresh cut and you get a huge portion! Chicken sandwich was a BIG portion! I tried the…read morecabbage- it was good! My husband said the fish and chips were the best he's ever had (he's 54!). Service was good, friendly server. Super cozy, low key place.

Yum and more yum. Our son and daughter-in-law brought us to The Crooked Ewe for dinner and…read moreeverything was beyond delicious! My son and I had the smoked chicken sandwich, my daughter-in-law ordered the Bahn Mi and my husband ordered pastrami. Of course we all had to share and taste everything. All in all, everything was very tasty, including the fries cooked in beef tallow. The drinks were great and the wait staff beyond friendly and helpful. Thank you, Crooked Ewe!

We were visiting South Bend for a Notre Dame home game, and as you can imagine, finding a place to…read moreeat for a group of 8 after the game can be a struggle! We called Crooked Ewe, and they were kind enough to hold a table for us. As it turned out, the patio was perfect for a larger group on a Saturday evening. The atmosphere is laid-back and easygoing. Inside has that cozy, small-brewery feel, while the patio gives you a gorgeous view of the river. Our service was great - friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, we really enjoyed the food, although I thought some of the Asian-inspired dishes could use a little refinement. I ordered the bibimbap bowl with fried cauliflower, cucumbers and onions, shredded carrots and daikon, and kimchi fried rice. The cauliflower was easily the star here! Though the fried rice and other accompaniments could use a bit more flavor and texture. That said, the BBQ was A+. I added a side of brisket, and it was probably some of the best brisket I've ever had. It's a thicker cut and melts in your mouth. My husband and FIL also raved about the wings. One thing to note for families: there isn't a kids menu, but my son was perfectly happy with a cheeseburger and fries. All in all, Crooked Ewe was a great find for our group. We'd definitely come back, especially for those wings and brisket!

Honestly, I just keep coming back to Fatbird. The chicken and waffles are amazing and I'm not even…read morea chicken and waffles guy. Bartender was super friendly and so were the fellow patrons. A friend ordered their spicy chicken sandwich and honestly it wasn't as spicy as the warning on the menu would lead you to believe.

What a gem of a place. Decor is gorgeous, mixing wallpaper, seating, lighting. It is a really nice…read moreambiance. I waltzed in on a weekday afternoon and it was pretty dead, but I was greeted and my food came out quickly. The maque choux was to die for. The banh mi chicken was less exciting, but still good enough to entice me to try it again. Wish I was able to order a cocktail on that trip, as the menu looked intriguing.

Checked out this restaurant on a weeknight for dinner. We easily got a table even though they were…read morea little busy. The customer service was great and the food was really good. I wasn't too impressed with the vegetable dumplings (lacked some flavor), but the pad see ew with chicken was very flavorful. We requested a spice level of 3, but that was not spicy at all. I would probably try a 4 next time if you can handle the spice. Highly recommend this place!

Manny the bartender/server was really great! Very friendly, made good suggestions and made me feel…read morewelcome! I came in close to closing and he did not make me feel rushed at all! He made me a really good skinny margarita with Tajín rim, he even suggested good tequilas to try! The chips and guacamole were amazing! I was a little disappointed that they don't have a queso appetizer. I tried the beef sope which was pretty good. I got the Michoacán fajitas and even though he did tell me that they use some of their Thai sauce in them, I did not like it. It was very sweet and had a weird flavor. I much prefer traditional fajita seasoning, so keep that in mind when you are ordering. It is a very large portion for the price so expect leftovers! The beef was definitely overcooked and dry. Even though these items weren't marked as gluten free I assumed they were because I got corn tortillas but I did end up having a reaction so I should have clarified better before ordering. He let me try all the salsas - mild was no spice and honestly not much flavor, medium was very spicy and hot was basically inedible for me. I did not try the Thai food, but might if I am ever back in the area. As for ambiance there isn't much to be honest. The bar was sad. All the liquor just sitting on metal wire racks with no actual bar or shelves. The restaurant furniture all looks old and needs to be updated.

The two of us came for lunch at around 1:30 PM. There was only a handful of people in the…read morerestaurant. Our server was very courteous and prompt. Our food came out extremely fast. I ordered the side Caesar salad with chicken and no pretzel croutons. The chicken was perfectly cooked. The loaded nachos came with chicken. Did not get the jalapeños on it . The chicken and poblano cheese on the nachos had great flavor. The waitress came over a few times to check on us. The salad was about $15 plus tax and tip and the nachos were $12 plus tax plus tip. This would be a great place to hang out with friends. They had 19 beers on tapped, but didn't try any this time because it was only lunchtime.

Stopped by for lunch the other day. The staff were incredible and the restaurant's playlist was…read morehitting! Got the Stalin BBQ Smoked Wings - they were incredible. Not a bad dish in this establishment. A must try in South Bend.