South Bend Restaurants

After rooting for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, fans, friends and family can satisfy their hearty appetites at local eateries. Whether you're looking for a party spot or for a romantic evening, a wide array of family-friendly and award-winning restaurants along the St. Joseph River is sure to please. South Bend and its neighbor, Mishawaka, are all about locally produced, farm-fresh meats and produce. Frequent a local cafe that sources its produce at the neighboring Purple Porch fresh co-op down the street. Farmer's markets and community gardens provide seasonal eats for residents and visitors, including farm-fresh corn and locally raised pork and poultry. When you're done eating all the healthy stuff, take a tour of the local chocolate factory.