So sad that they're closing because their food is on point. No use waxing on about it though so instead, I wanted to shout out the staff here who worked their tails off on closing weekend. Despite managing long lines and waits, they all kept smiles on their faces and treated everyone so well, even though they had to deal with things running out left and right. I'm so impressed! I was also so happy to hear that they will be a part of the new venture is taking over. I will definitely be patronizing the new business whatever the concept because I know I'll be taken care of! Thank you all for your grace and hospitality in your closing days and good luck in the coming days! read more

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Food - 4.5/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 3/5 (cute but nothing special) Value - 4/5 This was surprising! For being a new small joint, this was surprising! The food was fantastic (aside from the salad and baked beans which were average). My fiancé got a burger and we bo thy agreed, it was one of the best burgers we've ever eaten. The fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The waitstaff were helpful and provided great recommendations. I highly recommend the candied pork belly on their dessert menu, it will not disappoint. read more

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Great place for good beer and food. We had the chicken sandwich...the actual name is better than that but I forgot it it was so good had Cole slaw and jalapeños don't forget to get some frys...with the lemon aoli. The service was great, our server had personally; great experience! read more

Ambiance: cute modern, windows open to patio Service: very kind and attentive maybe a bit short staffed, but not lacking in anything. Good timing and staff suggested timing with our 3 kids based on how long food would take. Food: Nachos: homemade chips. Very good and flavorful. Good balance of ingredients. Definitely add the pork topping Boozy shakes: I got the Irish shake. nice surprise. Have not had this before and a great dessert drink. Super yummy. Funnel cake fries: simple but effective dessert Surf and turf burger: meh overall. Burger cooked well Smashburger: great overall burger. Lil piggy: by far all the family's favorite. Fries: I'm a bit picky but nothing wrong with it. I preferred the garlic Parmesan fries. Thin. Coleslaw: more broccoli slaw(which I prefer) little bland, but eat it with the pickles that come with your burger and it's perfect. Overall a great stop while driving through Indiana. Definitely would stop by again if in the area. read more

Updated menu and they have alcohol / full bar now! I really like the beer list - 16oz cans of tons of stuff and very reasonably priced. Tap list is thoughtfully curated as well. I tried one of their boozy milkshakes - I'm not sure if they've settled on a name for them yet - but it was GOOD. The rum-based one. Wow - I have no idea why I haven't seen this kind of "drink" elsewhere - totally unique, totally delicious, and totally worth going for alone. read more

Decided to try Howard pork for lunch. I got a carry out. There was only one couple in the restaurant when I was there at 1pm on a Thursday. I'll start with the good things. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Space is clean and modern. The pork was tender. The bun was fresh. The pickles were delicious The description for my sandwich said it was pork butt burnt ends. It was not Burnt ends. It was moist hunks of pork. The meat tasted fresh and was cooked well but, it didn't really have much flavor. It was definitely not smoked or grilled in anyway. It just tasted like slow cooked pork. The sauce on the sandwich was Carolina gold barbecue. It was OK but Carolina sauce is heavy on the mustard. It would be nice if they had a variety of sauces or at least one choice of a red bbq sauce. For my side, I chose southern slaw. It was shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and a mayo base. There was absolutely no seasoning or kick to the slaw at all. It was so bland. I didn't end up eating the slaw. I wish I had chose a different side. I've never had such a bland coleslaw in my life. All in all, it wasn't bad but it also wasn't great. It was just so so. I would probably go back and try something different. I had the little piggy with southern slaw as my side. I would not order that sandwich or that siagain. But I would give the restaurant another chance. It would also be nice if they stepped up the Decor a bit lol. The walls are plain- nothing hung on them. The shelves are empty. It looks like the restaurant isn't ready to open yet. So maybe they need a decorator lol read more

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The Howard Pork restaurant is a great place to have lunch. The service was amazing and our dishes were so tasty. My salad was fresh, light and delicious. We sat outside in the patio and we had a nice view of the park. The interior design is inviting and chic. read more

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I had the pork belly sandwich (pblfgt) which was very very good! The meat was excellent. My husband had the smash burger which was fine, but we added the remoulade sauce and that made a huge difference. It should be standard on a smash burger. traditional ones usually have sauce. The kids menus were just fine and our kids enjoyed their meals. We sat outside which was lovely as south bend doesn't have a lot of outdoor spaces to eat at. Our server was nice, but it was only his third day so he didn't know the menu or beer list very well. We don't fault him for it and the service was still good. He was attentive but not overly so. Overall I would recommend this place. It was delicious and we will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

Best service ever and amazing food! LOVE the pictures on the walls! Fantastic price for the high quality food! read more

This place, according to the (attentive) waitress, has been open for only three weeks. The food was delicious, and I wish them success! read more

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Get the Nachos! Stopped in during the busiest time and the staff hustled and food was amazing. Great cocktails, original menu items. Great stuff for downtown South Bend. read more

Excellent food. It's also nice that the bar is kid friendly until they get a liquor license. It's fun to sit there with the whole family. Though my daughter says they shouldn't get a liquor license if it means kids can't sit at the bar anymore. read more

Howard Pork - Family sitting at the bar with milkshakes. - Salad Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Met a friend at this restaurant last weekend. It was my first visit. The restaurant was clean, the service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is conveniently located next to Howard Park so after lunch we enjoyed a walk along the east race walkway trail. Good food and good experience. I think I return in the winter and enjoy some good food and the adjacent skating ribbon. read more

Good food and service . Better than expected when we walked in. seems popular and I can see why.

Everything is Great! The food is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. The non-alcoholic beer (Cerveza) is amazing. read more

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Good food at reasonable prices. Rare combo of interesting, innovative menu that won't bust the bank.

Loved the experience and ambiance of the restaurant, the decor is amazing and service is killer, the bartender is so friendly and sweet, she's been super accommodating the couple of times we've dined in, it's a must check out if you're in the area! The liquor selection is great (both alcoholic and non) the food is the best! And I love how they have special menus during certain times of the year, so you can always come in and try something new read more

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Stopped in on a beautiful fall Tuesday in South Bend. The front of the building has accordion doors open with a fantastic view of the park and river. I ordered the vegetarian entree Greek Freak and a prickly pear Italian soda. The flavors were incredible and all the ingredients were fresh and thoughtfully presented. I will definitely be back for more! read more

Howard Pork - Greek Freak - Salad Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

My family and I came to South Bend for a youth hockey tournament. In between games, my daughters decided to play at the playground at Howard Park. When it came time to get a bite to eat, the name of the restaurant being "Howard Pork" across from Howard Park was comedic genius to my 9 year old girl. It was a great choice!! The service was incredible! The hostess was very friendly and attentive. She knew the menu well. Interacted with my daughters so kindly. The restaurant is very kid friendly. They invite the kids to draw pictures while waiting for their food and then after the meal, they hang their drawings up in frames for everyone to see. Even the owner/chef came out to visit us and say hi. The restaurant had a modern feel, but not pretentious. Whether you arrive dressed for a nice evening, or dressed to spend the afternoon in a rink, watching youth hockey, you'll fit right in. The food was amazing! Children's portion sizes would easily satisfy an adult. The iced mocha was one of the best mochas I've had in a few years. My daughters loved the hand dipped, thick Oreo milkshakes. Definitely try the milkshakes! We also had the Cauliflower mushroom soup and the Carrot bisque. Very flavorful! My daughters and I went for the 1/4 lb Smash burger and truffle fries. So delicious! Everything was great! There was so much variety in the types of dishes they serve that we plan to return and work our way down the menu. read more

Good atmosphere, food and drinks. We had a great time during our family dinner and the service was excellent.

Howard Pork, conveniently situated across from Howard Park, not only delivers mouthwatering dishes at amazing prices but also shines with its exceptional service. It's the ultimate dining destination in South Bend for a delightful experience from start to finish. read more

Great food! Love the atmosphere, love the live music while enjoying dinner and drinks. Location is great, nice to go for a walk after dinner. Highly reccomend. This is one of our favorite spots in the summer. read more

Food descriptions looked wonderful but the dishes disappointing. The fries were not hot or crispy even the second time they brought them. Maybe that's from the way they soak them beforehand to reduce the starch which the server touted as special?? The pork belly sandwich was greasy and lacked flavor . The server was very nice and accommodating and the place was pleasant. read more

We just visited tonight and I had one of the best burgers ever! The house fries are very good too. The menu has a good selection to please anyone. read more

Great spot, I've been at least 3 times and it has never disappointed. Food is exceptional and prices aren't too bad at all. Highly recommend the lil piggy sandwich (burnt ends). read more

Checked out Howard Pork on Monday, and I really enjoyed this place. It is very clean and modern inside, with good music and good atmosphere. They got swamped right as we walked through the door but the server was nice, polite, and very professional. She even gave us complimentary chips to apologize for the small wait. I had the Lil' Piggy, and the burnt ends were absolutely fantastic. We also enjoyed the seasonal bean soup and it was perfect for winter time. I didn't much care for the Italian Soda as it was much less flavored than I would have preferred, but that's more of a personal preference over execution of the drink itself. 10/10 will absolutely be returning read more

Food was delicious! The waitstaff very patient with us. ALEX the bartender was Superb!! So sad they're closing

The smash burger and garlic Parmesan fries .. AMAZING! Prices are very reasonable! We had two glasses of wine, two smash burgers with sides for $40 ! read more

The experience today was unacceptable. Yes, we had a large group, but after several order errors, our meal arrived 43 min later. Literally!!!! Might I add, this was after we ordered an additional appetizer and it arrived before the replacement meal. Another guest decided to cancel his order and eat elsewhere. One apology about the kitchen being "backed up", that's it. While we waited, no additional drink refills or much correspondence. They brought the child a packaged Oreo while he waited for his meal. This entire encounter was low in quality of food, service, and communication. I ate my fries with an aioli sauce because the meal I ordered had poorly paired ingredients; frankly not good. I hate to write this review, but great improvements are needed here to main sustainability. read more

Good sandwich. Love the open doors. Very clean. Will go back and tell others. Good location.

Cute and tasty find. Grilled Caesar salad with chicken was delicious. Fries were nicely seasoned. (Nachos miss the mark, but everything else was great!) read more

Great food, everything tasted amazing with great options for everyone in our group. Awesome service, we were seated right away and got our food very quickly. I can't recommend more. Beautiful view of river and Howard park. read more

Excellent place! It has a unique & creative menu, I wanted to order everything. I decided on the Bird Legs, awesome, tender, juicy, & flavorful. The mini-potatoes were very good, surprisingly, all were properly cooked. There were 5 of us, so I tasted a lot. The Truffles Fries were awesome, spicy ones ok. Burger, best in town. Calamari, tender & tasty. All the sauces were really good. Wedge salad was not traditional, yet very good. Pickles were really good, sweet followed by spice. The pork belly dessert was decent. The Funnel Cake fries were excellent. Try this place, it's fun, laid back, enjoy something different. read more