Wonderful place when you need a spot to celebrate something special. It's located on the Saint Joe River with a great view out of the glass windows that frame the wall. The food selection is expansive and everything we've tried has been delicious. Management is great, selecting experience servers and making sure that everything goes well. read more

Food was excellent! However, the experience was tainted by my waitress in the most bizarre way. I was there on a date (around 5pm) and when my date finish his meal, the waitress came over and cleared the entire table (minus my plate). I found this fairly rude as I was still eating! Like not nibbling, I had most of my food left on my plate. Yet, she took the bread basket away and all the drinks. She proceeded to bring the check -- again, all while I was still eating and when no one asked. It was so awkward! I felt rushed to finish and the date lasted less than an hour. Not sure why she felt the need to do that when the place was empty on a Thursday read more

I was in town for a night meeting up with a friend for a little road trip. We do not see each other often, and really wanted to have a spectacular meal to celebrate getting the chance to hang out. This place came highly recommended by a local bar tender and a few people at the bar. We had reservations a few different places, and chose to cancel them due to the local feedback we got at a place across the river. Cascade is a great looking place. The staff was excellent. The manager was excellent. My meal was not. To be fair, we were a late reservation on a Friday night. But there were several large tables that came in after us. The asparagus was not well trimmed and the ends were more like chewing on small twigs than a vegetable. I only ate two stalks before giving up. The mashed potatoes were clearly the end of the amount they had made earlier in the day; they were dried out, brown with crust from sitting in a Bain-marie that had most likely run out of water. They were swimming in butter, and not in a good way. My steak, the 14 oz NY strip, was a very thin cut. I asked for it medium rare. Part of it was cooked perfectly, but one end was (I'll be generous) very rare. The Béarnaise sauce (which tased great) was the consistency of maynase . . . not what I would think of with the word "sauce". The best part of my meal was the wedge salad which was excellent. My dining companion had the lobster bisque, the Cascade salad, and the burger. His said his meal was excellent. Out waiter, who was really great, noticed that I had not finished much of my meal. He asked what was wrong, and I shared my feedback. He was very receptive and kind. He shared my concerns with the manager, and she came over to follow up. Again, the staff is excellent. She took a few dollars off of our meal which was very nice. But, if your kitchen staff cannot get something like asparagus right, comp the customer. It was very expensive for a sub par experience. Not sure if it was an off night (I am assuming it was since the reviews are so outstanding). I wish I lived in the area and could go back for a second round. It is a lovely space and the staff are top notch. Just a little more attention to the actual food preparation and this might be a great dining experience. read more

The food, atmosphere, service were all amazing! Our view of the river was serene and calming. We are very much looking forward to returning.

Tremendous filet. Good short ribs, asparagus. Very attentive service, usually not found nowadays.

Food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. A big thank you to our server King who was engaging, professional and knowledgeable. I would certainly recommend giving Cascade a try. read more

Incredible meal in an upscale and visually stunning space. Service was excellent and attentive. We had the best Caesar salad ever, lobster bisque, a burrata appetizer and a filet mignon Oscar, all of which were delicious and beautifully presented. Cocktails were yummy too! Really top notch experience all around! read more

The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was too! I have food allergies and they were very accommodating. Everything was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We couldn't have had a better experience read more

Make a reservation!!!!!!! No effort was made to seat us as a walk in. We would have waited. read more

I grew up in South Bend in the 70s and 80s when the Carriage House was the only game in town. I still come back to visit family, and have been hoping South Bend would get a restaurant where everything was firing on all cylinders--food, service and ambiance. Cascade delivers in spades. Hard to believe they've only been open three weeks. You will pay for the privilege, but not any more than, say, at Ruth's Chris, and this place is a cut above. We had the King Crab appetizer, Cascade salad, the steak frites and a petite filet. Everything was good, but the steaks stood out, as well as the creamed spinach and kale, which was fresh and not too heavy--a perfect side. We skipped desert (too full). Solid cocktails and a good selection of wines by the glass. We'll be back.. read more

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Great food and ambiance! We loved having a river view in this upscale restaurant. We would definitely go back.

From an amazing staff, to managers, to how chef Matt curates everything to perfection, this is an experience well worth the elevated price. As for ambiance; The layout and decor of the restaurant is stunning while being able to look over the st Joseph river, it's one of the few places in town you are able to get a Certified Grade A Tomahawk steak for dinner. 15/10 recommend trying at least once. read more

This place was absolutely amazing for dinner! I would definitely go back! I had the salmon and Brussel sprouts. My waitress was absolutely amazing in accommodating my food allergies too. The view of the river was the just the cherry on top of a great experience at Cascade! read more

Excellent service and food. Nice location on the river. Inside is modernist and upbeat.

Lovely place to enjoy food and drink! Service is top tier- our server Bruce was attentive, helpful with recommendations, and overall charismatic which made the dining experience highly enjoyable!! Will be requesting Bruce for all future visits! Exceptional, next level service thanks to him! read more

What an amazing evening at Cascade. First time visit for our anniversary. Our server, Elya, was amazing. Such a beautiful person. Food was amazing as was the ambiance and view. What a special evening in SB. read more

Classy decor, impeccable service, fantastic food and a beautiful view of the St. Joseph River. I recommend the salmon with roasted tomatoes and smoked tomato beurre blanc, and the charred brussels sprouts with French curry aioli. I am not much of a wine connoisseur but the Shannon Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon was excellent. This was a perfect fine dining experience for Valentines Day! read more

the food is amazing! the steak is perfectly cooked to your liking. the mashed potatoes are wonderful and to die for! the service is great and the ambiance is beautiful!! read more

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We ended up getting a flat tire driving from Michigan and wanted a nice meal and it was getting late... we really lucked out here! Excellent food but the service was just outstanding!!! Everyone was so nice and did not rush us, even though it was closing time. Christine was a great server! The drinks and filet and everything was excellent, and everyone was so friendly!! I wish it was like this everywhere! They were just so nice and accommodating and did not rush us or anything and just so pleasant. read more

Everything was outstanding! The view while eating dinner is outstanding. Highly recommend.

What a pleasant addition to the South Bend food scene! Me and a friend decided last minute to try Cascade for a quick dinner at the bar and we were not disappointed! Our bartender, Jocelyn, was a breath of fresh air. I had an espresso martini *chef's kiss* and my counterpart had a glass of Malbec. Jocelyn suggested the focaccia for an appetizer (excellent) and we split the ribeye and asparagus. We will be returning to try the rest of the menu along with brunch! A VERY impressive wine list with a knowledgeable bartender is always a win in my book! read more

Cascade was one of the very best fine dining experiences that I've had. The steak was exceptional along with the presentation. Jocelyn provided the best service and enhanced the whole experience! She made one the best old fashioneds I've ever had. I will be back! read more

Generous 3 star rating for the "next best restaurant in South Bend." Overpriced, mediocre food. Loud and cramped - expect to be a part of other guests' conversations. Service was...not good. For the price we paid, we expected more. read more

Food was not good for a very expensive restaurant. My sea bass was burnt and the salad was fishy

Celebrating my wife's birthday number "40?" 1. The setting was great with perfect views of everyone sweating outside, not us. 2. Bailey our waitress was amazing with great suggestions and service. 3. Food was wonderful steak perfectly cooked and Yes add the truffle butter for the second half of your steak. AND Last the creme brûlée melted my wife's heart. We will be back worth the experience. read more

We have been to dinner here three times. The first two were excellent experiences, the third, not so much. The ambience is great as are the views, which are amazing in warmer weather. On our first visits, the food was expertly prepared and were spot on great. The filet and the pork chop were divine. The last visit was on an ND game day. We were there hours before the game and it was not packed. The salads came out very wilted and drowned in dressing. The chop was under cooked and the steak over cooked. The potatoes were WAY too salty. The brussels sprouts were burnt. Maybe it was an off night. The wonderful staff did try and make it right so I really appreciate that! We will be back because fine dining options in the area are scarce. All in all, Cascade is an outstanding restaurant. read more

Amazing ambiance. Cocktails were fabulous and food was incredible. Can't wait to be back for the patio.

My husband and I went to Cascade to celebrate our anniversary. This was our first time here, and what a great experience! The atmosphere was incredible. The food, wine selection and service were outstanding! Alia was our server and she was very knowledgeable of everything on the menu if we asked questions. She was friendly with a great personality. We did not feel rushed at all. We had the short rib and filet. Both phenomenal. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Cascade, for a memorable evening! read more

I was very unhappy with the food. My main dish was cold and my salad was bland. It took forever to get our food. Host promised blankets as we waited (we sat outside) but they never arrived. It was super expensive for a terrible experience. read more

The food is seafood including seafood towers and grilled lobster and gorgeous prime beef. The service is friendly and prompt. The room has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the handmade waterfalls in colors. Desserts are gorgeous and ample. Just wonderful read more

Amazing start to finish. Service was incredible. Staff works so hard to make everything perfect for their guests. Jae Lynn was top notch and ran a perfect service. Everything from hostesses to chefs couldn't have been better!!! A million/10 for Cascade!! read more

Food was delicious. Service is top notch. Love the decor My wife and I had a wonderful evening at Cascade. read more

Cascade wowed me. Our guide for the evening was Dustin and he provided us with a poetic and comprehensive walk through the menu. Meticulous service through and through. Everything was among the best I've ever had from the multi-grain bread, the bourbon Worcestershire enhancement for the melt-in-mouth filet. Yummy yum cream of spinach and kale. Amazing Old Fashioned and Cabernet Sauvignon. The chocolate decadence for dessert was not only amazing, but also huge. More wonderful deliciousness to take home. I lived in Chicago for the last 25 years and have been fortunate to experience some of the most sought after cuisine while there. Cascade parallels and in some ways surpasses the quality of the best there. Also, an amazing view of the east bank and river. Looking forward to drinks and noshes on the patio in warmer weather. Thanks Cascade! read more

Flawless service from the moment you walk in the door. It's beautiful and bright inside with unbeatable views of the river. From the cocktails to steak, bass, sides, and wine pairing everything was done exactly right. Imagine Ruth Chris but make it locally owned, bright and airy inside, and better location & overall ambiance. And definitely better wine menu. They even gave us a simple little happy anniversary card that all the staff had signed which I thought was a very sweet touch. South Bend has needed a place like this! It's a shame there aren't more places taking advantage of the riverside views. I hope this place sticks around! It's a new favorite of mine. Can't wait to go back. read more

Yall going to expensive restaurants isn't even worth it their customer base is older rich retired people so they can't really season food. I took my mom out for a pre bday dinner since I randomly had a Saturday night out. And the short rib dish was so bland zero flavor. Quite literally soulless food I thought I had covid for a second. Somehow parts of the dish was lukewarm and some cold. it was very disappointing especially since my favorite dish is short rib I order it when ever its on the menu. You'd be better off going to a mom and pop place where the onwers are constantly there. And eating the food where recipes have been passed down generations. And not crazy expensive places were the culinary arts are overly commercialized. Only thing that saved the day was dessert even tho it was a 15$ slice off cake it was big enough for 2 and made from scratch. Staff was very attentive and seemed to get along well so had a positive energy that was pleasant to see. read more

What an experience. Went with my wife for her birthday dinner. The ambiance is the best in South Bend. The filet mignon was one of the best I have ever had. Prepared just as we asked. The focaccia appetizer was very good. They saved the best for last with the deserts. The creme Brulé and the lemon tart were exceptional. Shout out to our wait team Zach and Jillian as they were awesome. read more

Went for the Easter brunch. The food was great. Our server Lee was very nice, as were all the various other servers that stopped to refill our waters. My only concern is that one of the employees, Im assuming was in charge, was very rude. I overheard his negative interactions with the line cooks. Snatched plates very angrily. Not sure of his name or position. His back was turned so wasn't able to see his face or name. Hopefully he will have a better attitude next time I visit read more

un fricken believable. flew in from Jersey, 7 hour flight delay. feeling ill. this place made me forget that I felt like I was dying an hour ago. get the crudo and the ribeye. oh my lord. read more

This was our first time dining at Cascade, it was out of sight! Everything was perfect, our waitress ( Christina) guided us through the whole experience. The ambiance and food were terrific! Can't wait to go back! read more

We went on Valentine's Day the service was fantastic we had a very nice waitress the food We had shrimp cocktail large shrimp was delicious then My husband and I split a wedge salad the salad portions are huge so we split it then I had Filet was very delicious It doesn't come with any sides So I had asparagus and Mash potatoes we also had an bottle of wine they have a huge wine list prices all the way up too $4,000 Desert crème brûlée the Ambiance is fantastic looking at the river the restaurant is mostly glass it is pricey but worth it read more