Food, atmosphere and service all great. Jasmine was especially helpful. A tremendous sirloin for only $25.

We stopped by Howard Park while in town for a concert and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Sitting outside with live music made for a great experience. The $10 burger special for the month was a standout--the portions were huge and definitely a good value. The tater tots, however, were overcooked and a bit too crispy for our liking. Service was quite slow. It seemed like the kitchen may not have been equipped to handle both indoor and outdoor seating at the same time. That said, our server was gracious and acknowledged the delay by offering a complimentary drink, which we appreciated. We understand that staffing can be challenging right now, but it might help to limit seating to what the kitchen and staff can reasonably manage. read more

Our server, Kelly, was phenomenal. He was attentive and so kind. Food was great from the appetizers, main course, to the cheesecake! Big outdoor patio seating that over looks a park. Bonus points for taking such great care of our dog, too. read more

0/10 across the board. overstaffed, not busy at all yet took 30 minutes to get a server. bun on fried chicken sandwich dry, hot honey chicken tasted like it was doused in sweet and sour sauce, asked for medium cooked burger, got charred well-done burger. read more

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food was nothing special but nothing bad. goat cheese "fondue" (it wasn't fondue) was delicious. my pasta was bland and chicken was dry. cheesecake stole the show read more

Worst service ever. Seated as one of maybe 8 tables inside & outside. No server came to us for even water. One of our party got up & asked someone for a server & told they will be right over. Nope. After 20 minutes of no service or water we got up & left. Second time I've been there. Mediocre the first time, this time -bad! Don't recommend at all. read more

Poor service. Bartender never around. Never received a refill. Ate half my meal with nothing to drink. Took forever to get checked out and was one of only two people at the bar eating. Food was average. Poor selection to choose from. read more

I rarely use Yelp, but I must send a second review. We were at your restaurant on Tuesday evening. It truly was one of the most bizarre experiences. My ribeye steak was the worst steak I have ever had. It smelled weird, tasted worse, I am sorry I didn't return it. Didn't eat it. None of the tables around us were cleared after the customers left, gnats everywhere. It took over 20 minutes to order a bar drink, there were only 6 people in the restaurant, 4 were our party. No one at the bar. Waitress also not around. Can't even give it one star, but Yelp won't let me give a zero. read more

After a trip to the Dinosaur museum and then a tour of the chocolate factory, our group of about 16 people had a wonderful lunch at the Public House. Mark Tarner the founder stopped by and said hello to our group. Everyone enjoyed their food selections. I loved the inventive sweet and sour tots:-) A wait was a little long because we probably overwhelmed the staff but we were all in good spirits as our soft drinks were kept full and we enjoyed our appetizers. It was only their second day of opening and they handled everything very well. My Cobb salad was especially good with great avocado and grilled chicken and wonderful greens. My wife enjoyed the hot and sweet upside down chicken sandwich (big enough for two) whole breast is my guess. Fries were yummy especially with the Red-Gold Jalapeño ketchup. read more

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Our server, Leila, was wonderful. Food was very good. We sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air

This is a great place at the park to relax and have a drink while watching your kid on the playground. The patio is very nice and they have live music. read more

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The atmosphere was great, The service was terrible. Our server was almost no where to be found, the food took forever. 2 of us only ordered appetizers and drinks and other people who came after got their food way before us. The buffalo wings were terrible. The goat cheese was great. read more

Howard Park Public House - Goat cheese fondue and buffalo wings. - Desserts Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

I had lunch there. The food was fantastic! Just amazing! The Asian tots were incredible! The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant was pretty quiet for the time of day. It is really beautiful inside with nice views of the park. I'd highly recommend! read more

The cheese curds were legit. I felt like I was back in Wisconsin. The burgers are great. Staff was friendly and attentive. Great location and amazing atmosphere in the park. read more

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Great service! Burger was good, soup was good. Beer was cold. First time we came and wish it was not raining because the outside area is super cute! read more

My group saw a MOUSE IN THE KITCHEN!!! Told our server but don't know if it was actually concerning to them. We saw it TWICE!!!

GREAT TURNAROUND, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE!!!!! I am so happy we went back (after 6 months) to give it another try. You changed and figured it out PUBLIC HOUSE. Clap! Clap! Clap! Bravo! Everyone we encountered was very pleasant, tentative and appreciative. Understanding host, tentative servers and professional staff. I was impressed! The atmosphere induces conversations, random smiles and just relaxing, casual feel. People all ages were there, from baby in a stroller to gray haired couples. There were many applauds for the live band playing the favorites and engaging with the audience (not overdoing it). And the food..... the food was beyond belief. Delicious, prepared to perfection by what must be a first class chef and kitchen staff. A bit pricey but burgers are still under $20 so there is something for everyone. The food was the main reason we were upset before but everything we tasted was as good as it gets in the area. You have to try it. Looking forward to bringing friends along the next time we stop by (and it will be soon). Can't wait for the Summer to enjoy one of the best outdoor seating areas looking over the river, bridge and downtown. Whoever did it, thank you for turning around this jewel and making it a great dining option! read more

Howard Park Public House - Philly with Stake in the background. - Desserts Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

I want to support this place because the food is good, it's locally owned, and it's in the neighborhood. The problem is that the service ranges from mediocre to downright terrible so Howard Park Public House is never our first choice. DTSB does an amazing job staging large events like First Fridays and the fireworks, so they had to know crowds were coming to the park and could not believe the restaurant was so unprepared and so woefully understaffed. It took 20 minutes just to get water, another 10 to order, another 10 to get drinks, and not all of our small party of 4 even got them without a reminder, followed by almost another hour just to get our food. Our appetizer came out AFTER our entrees! The server was very sweet, but she was sweating profusely and beyond frazzled with no help no support in sight, so she was a bit scarce. When she did appear, she was always apologizing and explaining that they only had ONE person in the kitchen. It got so bad she came around and told us they were closing the kitchen at 9:15, even though they had advertised all day on social media they were open until 10. Yet they kept seating people! Having been there for over 2 hours already, we just asked if we could stay for the fireworks. I was told yes so I wanted to get another drink, but I was told "sorry, the bar is closing early". Our visit to Howard Park Public House on July 4th was an epic failure and whoever the manager on duty was that night should be fired. The city should also examine whether this restaurant is even worthy of such a prominent, city-owned location read more

Our server Alison was the best! She catered to us humans and my dog! The spicy bloody Mary also treated me very well!! read more

Howard Park Public House - Desserts Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

In town for the day and needed a good dinner spot, and Howard Park Public House DELIVERED! I had the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and subbed Brussels Sprouts for the Double Fried French Fries, which sounded good, but I needed my green vegetable for the day! Everything was terrific, our waitress was great, and the atmosphere was perfect. Highly recommend! read more

Here's the thing. I really WANT to like this place. The wait staff is nice, it's got a good vibe, and is in a great location, but the food has been subpar every time we've been here. They call their burgers "Upside Down" which is just a strange marketing ploy. Their patties are incredibly thick, which throws the burger- to-bun-to-toppings ratio off, so even though my burger was cooked properly (medium), it ended up being dry. I also immediately judge a restaurant that has Kraft mac and cheese on their kids menu because it's disgusting, and how hard is it to make Mac and cheese? Come hang out on the porch and have a beer, but there are better places to get food DTSB. read more

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What a great gem! This restaurant is in such a wonderful location with food and fun in Howard Park! The plant based burger is delicious and the martini was such a dessert bonus! Go see Chelsea and Sarah at this wonderful restaurant!! read more

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Service and ambiance were good but the food just wasn't. Fries were cold; lime was old; hamburger was very meh.

This is a nice restaurant in South Bend, Indiana. It has a nice view of the downtown area and is very close to the water rapids. The Nashville chicken sandwich was awesome - very fresh - the fries and tater tots are good too. Just an FYI - the sandwich is not that spicy, could use more sauce to be honest but it is tasty. They imprint south bend on the bottom of their buns which I thought was cool. The decor is nice, bathrooms are clean and look fancy. Prices are reasonable as well - but the menu is pretty small. Make sure to really emphasize what you want on your food to your server - I wanted no pickles on my meal but came with it anyways, not the end of the world but still. Overall a good place for lunch! read more

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A great breakfast, lunch or dinner spot! Their ingredients are locally sourced and often seasonal, but there's something for everyone at Howard Park Public House. We shared the Asian tots as a starter and honestly they were the star of the meal. Topped with a spicy sauce drizzle and wasabi sour cream, the only thing that would have made these better would have been some black sesame seeds. My burger and drinks were also very good, but I'd love to go back and try something different - maybe more appetizers or soups in the winter. Great vegan options too for plant based eaters. read more

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Have been to Howard Park Public House several times. Every time we have visited it has been on point. The food portions an always very generous. The atmosphere is always upbeat and fun, especially Jasmine, she always has a smile and great conversation. read more

We came here on a Saturday hoping to catch a football game. We easily found spots at the bar in front of the tv--perfect! They had a more limited draft list and more options in bottles. We each ordered a craft and the goat cheese fondue. The goat cheese fondue was smaller but tasty. It came with slices of toasted bread to enjoy. The later it got, more people came and had dinner. It wasn't particularly louder or noticeable as more people arrived. The staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is next to the park and has a nice outdoor patio area, though we didn't enjoy it given the winter weather.. read more

Awesome location and design of the building. Outdoor seating was huge. My son had the Cesar salad and raved about it (he's 11!). He also loved the goat cheese fondue had the turkey burger which was ok. My husband had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, grilled. That was yummy. Service was distracted but nice. read more

Howard Park Public House - Turkey burger and tots - Desserts Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Absolutely horrible experience. We sat outside and the wait staff hardly came out. I had to go inside to get our silverware and the check. Food took forever to come out. The food was just ok. My son's burger was a bit disappointing. Would definitely not return. read more

What a great place. By the river walk park. Also a water park for kids in front of the restaurant . This place has a cool vibe. I liked it from the moment I walked in with my son. This is in walking distance from the house he just built. We sat in the bar area. The bartender was great, she was very and attentive to us, had a great sense of humor, and got our order correct. Had a few stout beers. The chicken sandwich was served, I seen a branding on it. South Bend . It was cool I thought. As the chicken sandwich was unique it was good. They closed at 9:00pm on the weekdays. We went on a Tuesday night. They also had entertainment, a guitar duo played and they were really good. They played all the songs I knew. Older ones as they were my age, in there 60's . I would recommend this restaurant and will be back. In fact I am looking forward to coming back here. As I will be visiting my son in the future. Give it a try Yelpers, let me know how you like it. Get a branded sandwich. read more

I have eaten here many times and this was a quick stop in for an appetizer and a cocktail before a day of shopping. The bar had a few people in it and a couple of tables were occupied. The 3pc band played good music! Great time to stop in 1145-noon. We sat at a bar table. Bartender was attentive. read more

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Solid place to eat, bit pricey for the food. Change the menu a lot, so what you think they may have they may not (got rid of hot chicken). Take out not the best. This place is much more about the vibe then the food. Vibe,staff and area is 4.5, food is 3, price for food is like 2. I urge people to check it out and make their own assessment though. read more

This place was a nice pit stop on our families' long roadtrip. The restaurant was clean and has great outdoor seating with some lawn games. It has a nice view of the park and some cool tables with swings attached. The wrap I got was very very good. My main problem was that it was fairly expensive and their menu doesn't allow for many healthy options. The sides are either a bunch tater tot's or fries. The service was good too. read more

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Every time I visit South Bend I make sure to stop by! Howard Park Public House is a great spot to grab a drink and sit in the sun. They have a great patio to sit on and I'm always happy with my service! This is also a family friendly spot, too. Try out the Nashville sandwich! It's my favorite. read more

Great spot near Howard park & river walk...great food great drinks friendly staff great quality food on the menu great modern decor with hip outdoor area..a must try if in the area!! Bring your appetite & Wallet read more

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Great location close to the river and gives children the opportunity to play. I suggest bringing swimwear or a towel if kids are going to play in the water fountains nearby. Overall the Public House has a rustic feeling with an outdoor area and two bars. The food is good if you are looking for something casual to eat but be prepared to pay for the location. Full review Below. Bacon Burger (Upside Down) - 3/5 The Mashed Potato - 2/5 The Bacon Burger is a good portion and served with Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese, and Bacon. being presented upside-down meaning that the buns are the opposite of a traditional burger. Fresh bread made in-house and branded with their logo upon presentation. The produce was fresh and the bacon was crispy and full of flavor it was the best part of the burger. When it comes to the actual patty of the burger it lacked the flavor to make it stand out. The mash had little to no flavor as well it was whole-skin mash served with what I assume is butter and light seasoning. Nearing the end of my meal I was left with only one side of a bun and a few bites left of a burger. the bun is thicker than most hamburger buns wish it was wider I think it would fare better. Just before checking out, I could see the manager speaking to another table and I presume comped something since they seemed thankful for it. Unsure of the reason but it shows accountability and friendliness of the staff were very visible. Prior to checking out, you are given a piece of chocolate in my case it was Mint Chocolate. I assume it is from South Bend Chocolate Cafe since you get 10% off if you show your receipt to them. Overall the location and staff are really good but the food needs some work. read more

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Great location, great vibe, great music from Acoustic Anthems, just really good food and absolute terrible service. 3 times in a row now. Order a drink? Wait forever, might be better to go to the bar yourself. Wrong food delivered, drinks arrive in glasses with lipstick on them, order another round, good luck, consistently the worst service I've ever had. What a disappointment again. To the owners; you have great offerings here that are ruined by awful service. Fix it or go home. Too bad, I wanted this to be a 5 star. Uggh. read more

Was served raw chicken tonight This was our 4th time, I ordered the honey hot chicken which is great typically and it was raw after I took two bites. (Hoping I don't get sick) I was nice about it (even tho that is pretty bad) and our waitress said they would take it off the bill and remake it. We got the bill and we were charged for the sandwich. Couldn't believe that after we were told it would be taken off and TBH if I had gotten mad asked for a manager the whole meal would have and should have been comped. No manager even came to apologize. We ended up just not tipping because that probably would have been what the sandwich costs plus the waitress lied about comping it. Absolutely terrible service and we were taken advantage of for being chill. This is also a huge health concern so be wary and cut into your chicken if you eat here. read more

Your team is not managed well. Very inexperienced and NO leadership is apparent. Your restrictive rules will continue to hurt you in the outside bar area too. The food was the least of my concern. But, since you asked: get organized in that tiny kitchen. Three short order cooks don't take the place of one chef or experienced cook. The portions...make them bigger. Present them well. You're charging a premium and the quality is not there. ...lastly, I understand you are still new here. But, the hostess/host is the beginner of your customers experience. Invest in them and how they respond to people. read more

Howard Park Public House - Desserts Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Was in a few nights ago...Great burger even better service ..definitely recommend to anyone wanting to have a casual dinner on the park