I've been to The Lauber two Tuesday's in a row and let me tell yall something - THIS PLACE…read moreSCHLAAAAAPS. I live in indy normally but I took a travel contract with one of the hospitals in the South Bend area and am currently staying near downtown South Bend. Yall. I feel like people have hyped up The Lauber to me, but honestly this is one of my favorite new go-to places in the entire Midwest. The drinks are great, the menu hits a lot of great areas (I haven't had anything I haven't liked yet, seriously), the servers have been attentive and so friendly, the vibe is super casual but like just fancy enough, you feel me? This place hits. Like even the music selection has me gagged and gooped, house down boots. Thank yall for making a southern boy/indiana transplant feel so welcome and at home. Yall rock.

Food and drink is fine -- experience is punishing; we couldn't even hear the server much less each…read moreother; iPhone-based menu is tiresome and impersonal; encouraged to leave quickly 3/4 way through meal. Pay server on the spot while s/he has to watch you choose the tip.

Omg the salads were so good the taco salad was my favorite my husband enjoyed his ceaser salad. We…read morewill be back again. 10/10

If you're searching for an LGBTQ-friendly restaurant in South Bend, this place is definitely worth…read morechecking out! Mike, the owner, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of. The environment was warm, inclusive, and genuinely friendly. Great food, great service, and an all-around positive experience. We'll absolutely be back!

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!

A bunch of workers talking in back was made to wait for my doordash order 15 mins. 1 customer in…read moreline. Team was ignoring me and didn't care then almost made me leave with half the order. 2/18 2:15 pm Don't go here. Bunch on teenagers that don't care about wasting your time if they're not busy

Love the ambiance, you feel like you're in a big city, definitely not South Bend. I came with my…read moreboyfriend and we were seated right away despite there being many people standing by the hostess stand, apparently a large party waiting to be seated. Unfortunately we were completely ignored at our table. Several other two-tops got seated and the large party and they were all attended and even got their drinks before anyone greeted us or got our drink order. Eventually we moved tables to something more in the center of the dining room and still no one came to us. It wasn't until I flagged down a group of servers and food runners chit chatting by the corridor to the bathroom that someone finally came to our table. It's a shame the service sucked because the food was delicious. I loved my plum wine and spicy creamy V ramen. I added some extra veggie toppings which I think gets ridiculously pricey considering the ramen is already priced kind of high. My boyfriend had the chicken wings and white rice. He seemed to have enjoyed it. The following time I ordered delivery to avoid the spotty service we received last time. The packaging was great and it arrived early and was nice and hot. The V red fire opal ramen was DELICIOUS. And I'm absolutely obsessed with the matcha tiramisu. Delectable. I still want to try the Flying V harvest ramen. I appreciate they have several vegetarian options, considering the majority of the menu contains pork. Perhaps the next time I dine in and the service is improved they'll get that 5th star.

Service was fair. The server almost hit my girlfriend while taking food to another table…read more Food was terrible. The broth tasted entirely of raw onions, we couldn't taste anything but onions. The pork was beyond tough and chewy, while having any actual flavor.

Everything was delicious. EVERYTHING. They even made melted…read morecheese on toast taste great (welsh ratebit). The steak & Guinness pie was also delicious but the star of the show was the bread pudding. The sauce was creamy and the perfect amount of sweetness , not too sweet where you feel a little disgusting after eating it.

This review is for their South Bend Restaurant Week for the winter of 2026 where you could get…read morethree courses for $33. Last night was my first visit to Fiddler's Hearth, despite wanting to check this place out ever since I started dating my boyfriend, who lives in South Bend, a year and a half ago! Their regular menu looks sooooo good and their restaurant week menu also looked good! Just a note - only 2 of the items on their restaurant week menu appear on the regular menu, so get these unique dishes while you can these next two weeks! Like I said, I have been wanting to check out this SB institution for ages! Inside is adorable and absolutely maximalist. My minimalist mom would have a heart attack coming in here. So despite it being -5 degrees out, Fiddler's Hearth was packed and we were glad we made reservations. It was the first day they had the special restaurant week so it did take 2 hours for us to get through and finish everything because the kitchen had to make all these new items but I won't fault the restaurant for that in my review today. I am sure it is normally a well-oiled machine. My bf and I both got different things off of the menu but ended up splitting so we could try lots of different Irish foods. We started off sipping in some unique alcoholic drinks. I got the shamrock coffee which had Baileys and mocha. He got the restaurant week special of a pear and allspice old fashioned. His drink was very strong. Mine was delightful and I was a happy camper sipping mine. Round one goes to me for choosing the best drink. The drinks were about $9 for the old fashioned and $7 for the spiked coffee. Next round was our first course, the appetizer. He got the steak pie (a mini version of the Guiness Steak Pie on the normal menu) for the appetizer which was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and seasoned to perfection with lots of onions. I got the potato and leek colcannon cakes for the appetizer which were very leek heavy on the taste. I liked it but agreed his appetizer was the winner. Next up to the plate were our entrees. He paid $3 additional dollars for their take on a salmon wellington. It came with a side of brussel sprouts and potatoes. I chose to be a fatty and get the patty melt with medium rare prime rib, stone ground mustard, grilled onions, and a side of pretty yummy chips (ie French fries). It was a very wet sandwich haha. I personally think mine was the better one, while my bf thought his was the best. Sometimes, you just need a really wet and juicy sandwich!! Haha! Last but not least was our desserts. He was the winner here but just barely. His bread pudding was a calorie heavy delight, smothered in a white chocolate sauce. Mine was a cute little classic Irish dessert, a cranachan, which was sort of like a trifle. On top was a moist and chewy gingerbread cookie. In total, our bill was a little over $100 for tax and tip. A little expensive, sure, but we had a great time and came home very full! I will be back!

The Crooked Ewe was a delightful establishment! So spunky and a fun environment right here in South…read moreBend! We found it to be the best location for a girls dinner! We sat on their beautiful patio with a perfect view of the St. Joseph River- what a treat! There are opportunities to sit in so many places it felt a bit like a maze in the best way- so much to see! And with all of these places to sit, on a lovely Friday night- this place was poppin'! So we'd likely recommend a reservation if you think of it, but I'm certain the wonderful staff would be able to fit you in as they can! We waited a moment for our food, but with our large group, we were happy to do so as the food was worth the wait! Many of our group got OG Burgers while others opted for chicken wings and brisket sandwiches, or even tacos! They really had it all! The food had a bit of a kick with the spice, but as someone with not a high spice tolerance, it was not too much at all! I didn't get a chance to snap a pic of our dishes because we just scarfed them down- Ha! The service was attentive, but also really independent and relaxed! Cared for, but not micromanaged in the slightest! Free to laugh loud and make memories with no rush out! Worth the stop if you can make it! What a joy!!

Crooked Ewe opened shortly after I graduated from college and moved out of the area. Luckily, my…read morefamily still lives in the area, so we make it a point to visit whenever we're in town and we are never disappointed. The choice of beer is always spot on and the food and service are always a hit. The poutine is a solid choice to share. The pastrami is delicious. But the one that I really enjoyed recently was the bibimbap with brisket. It can get a little crowded, but that just says that it's a good place to meet up and get some good food.

This review is specifically for their restaurant week winter 2026 menu, which my boyfriend and I…read moreordered off of for lunch in January 2026. I have not yet had the pleasure of trying anything off of Fatbird's normal menu. I'll try to keep this review quick since it is pretty specific but long story short, we loved the unique and well made food and the service and vibes were great! So while Fatbird is known for their chicken sandwiches, my bf and I ordered the $40 lunch for two from this special 2026 menu, which was heavily indigenous Latin American-inspired in the ingredients. For the starter, we shared 8 sweet plantains slices which were yummy but we wish we had more. Then for our main, we split one grilled jerk chicken sandwich with VERY unique ingredients like a pickled green tomato as well as two creative tacos with tender shredded pork and more pickled veg. The tacos were spicy as heck and definitely not for the faint of heart! Lastly, we split a small bowl of arrow con leche brule, which helped bring the heat down from the tacos. While we didn't leave full, we had fun trying a curated and very unique set of dishes with interesting flavors, textures, and spices. The other 4 people we ate lunch with ordered a variety of stuff from the normal menu, some of which are in my attached pictures. My bf also ordered himself a pineapple tepache to sip on, which was $8, and I got myself a diet coke with lemon ($3). Our waitress was on top of her game and was very friendly. The interior is cute and spacious and the bathroom is cute and clean. I love a clean bathroom! Their normal menu has 8000 things I want to try next time! As for this special menu lunch, we paid, after tax, tip, and a credit card surcharge, a total of $67. A bit high for lunch, but good vibes all around!

The chicken wings are next level! Carolina Gold is my favorite, but pick yours, they are all great…read more Tender, not greasy, perfect. Hush puppies are out of this world. If you've never been to visit your Southern grandma, this is how she'd greet you. The margarita's are delicious. A perfect blend of tequila, agave, and cointreau. Lots of great entrees as well. Can't go wrong with any, whether traditional or slightly experimental, they're all good. Great service, great bar, a great night out.

Another fantastic evening at Cinco! Our server Thelma and her trainee were great. Food and…read moredrinks were wonderful, will go again soon.

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.

Food is always amazing and the atmosphere is nice. We have…read morenever had anything bad to say about the food or the people.

Waitress doesn't know anything about the menu, nor does she want to tend to my table. So much so, I…read morewent to the bartender to get answers.. who is wonderful, by the way. I always recognize his glasses. He's great. Bartenders are always spot-on. Besides that--I hardly have much of a demand, I just want to know if my burger comes with a patty or is just brisket, as it wasn't very clearly indicated in the "burger box" Super disappointing at such a price point/location. I expect more than being visited twice in nearly 30 minutes and only getting the response of "I don't know" and "I'm not sure" I left after taking two sips of my beer, and was chased out by some manager who FINALLY acknowledged us, only trying to get paid for the single ounce of beer that I consumed, as well as two sips of (warm)unsweetened tea that my grandmother had. It's not often I leave without paying, but if you're not going to acknowledge me and cant be at least a decent host, I'll just be on my way before i get too far in. When you charge $20 for a burger, I would think the service is matching that level of quality. Yes I would like a follow up, too. Because if you got my grandma following me in agreement, there's an issue. Really disappointing, probably won't make the stops like I used to. Place appears to need some quality help.

We dined at Roselily last night and I can say without hesitation this was one of the best dining…read moreexperiences I have ever had. We did the six-course chef's tasting with wine pairings and every single course delivered. The food was creative, beautifully presented, and incredibly well-balanced, and the wine pairings elevated everything even further. You can tell there is real thought and precision behind every detail--from the menu to the pacing of the meal. And the ambiance was a total vibe! But what truly made the experience stand out was the service. The team struck that rare balance of being both highly professional and genuinely warm. Nothing felt scripted. It felt personal. When they learned we were close to graduating from our MBA program, they surprised us with a menu signed by the entire staff, filled with handwritten notes of encouragement. One simply said, "Follow your dreams." That moment will stick with me forever: core memory unlocked. This is the kind of detail you do not forget. This is not just a great restaurant--it is a full experience. I would absolutely put Roselily at Michelin-star level. If you appreciate thoughtful, elevated dining with exceptional service, this place is worth going out of your way for. We will be back for sure!

Everything was beautiful about the evening, quite fantastic upscale ambience with a great server…read moreand Sam and Rafael, drinks were really good. I had coffee Negro and old-fashioned wine is good. M For some reason my last review didn't post, so I'll tag along our new review for march 6.2026 Loved the ambiance, little bus today but it's Saturday! Jack our server was awesome made great recs for dinner, desert and wine! I tried a Spanish wine, Chocolate with mango sorbet as dessert (very interesting and tasty) and their chicken dish. Just authentic delicious food!!