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.

It seems like a nice place but our experience, particularly food, wasn't great. Service was good,…read moreour waiter was patient and friendly as we came as a party of 6 plus kids. What left me puzzled is food. What I loved were fries, round shaped which I thought was rather unusual and just the right amount of salt, crispiness, softness inside. That's about it though. As a main dish I picked prosciutto focaccia and while on paper it looked great, it came out very dry, almost stale, I didn't enjoy it at all. While fries were great, the portion of it was tiny. Like, 10 or 11 fries in a small plate. My partner got a chicken sandwich and it was good. Now, the kids got kids burger which comes with fries too and I swear the kids plate had double the fries compared to my side. We also got kids pasta and it was the same size as someone's pasta from our party. I mean, great value for kids menu items, sure, but I'm just not sure why adult dishes are so slim compared to kids. When they brought the check we noticed two items in it that we didn't order, which we realized after paying for it and looking at the receipt (they use portable terminals and have an option to text you the receipt). Our server corrected the mistake and refunded the difference for the two items we didn't order promptly after we pointed it out but this still left a bad aftertaste for us; we don't always look at receipts and this one would've gone unnoticed for sure, we only looked because total seems a bit too high. I also noticed that the soup upcharge on the menu is $2, but on the check it was $3. Pointed it out to the server too but she didn't do anything about it. It's just a dollar so we didn't press for it, and again, only noticed it because we started looking at the receipt due to unusually high total. Anyway, it was nice to visit, but we won't be back.

Our first time here and we were impressed. The Rueben egg roll is my new favorite way to eat a…read moreRueben. I could have eaten 20. I had a Wagyu burger and my wife had a Caesar salad. Both were excellent. I loved the atmosphere and our waitress was outstanding. We definitely will be back.

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!!

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.

Great place all around. Lots of diverse menu choices. Breakfast and lunch available no matter the…read moretime. We will be back.

Always a great spot for breakfast! We stopped in on our way to vote this morning and while there a…read morewait, we were able to grab a spot at the bar. The hubby opted for one of the specials - a sausage gravy bowl loaded with fried potatoes, sausage gravy and two over easy eggs. I got the southwest omelette loaded with ham, peppers and onion which came with potatoes (crispy, fried goodness) and toast with their homemade jam. The only disappointment was the one tiny piece of unripe avocado.

Nice to have a homey sit-down restaurant on this side of town. Food is good, affordable priced…read more Ample parking. Friendly efficient staff. Busy breakfast place. Clean and neat.

Don't waste your time. We got seated right away but after ordering our food ... breakfast (eggs,…read moretoast pancakes) we waited over an hour .. then asked waitress about our order. Was told it was going to be another 20 min or so. Ridiculous. Needless to say - we left and we will never go there again. ​

Food was amazing! Staff was friendly, great atmosphere!!! Waiter was informative and hilarious!read more

It's close to UND. But food quality is questionable at times. Service staff again is questionable…read more At times some of the best service, then at times not so good. Its proximity to UND probably has a lot to do with your experience depending on if there is a home game.

I am shocked to learn that this historic South Bend restaurant is closing, effective immediately!…read moreNestled in a gorgeous historic mansion, the Tippecanoe Place Restaurant served upscale meals and was popular for special occasions. My boyfriend and I came here for Sunday brunch in early May 2025 for a romantic date while I was visiting South Bend. Our service was spectacular and our brunch was delicious and expertly made. I did notice that there weren't a lot of people also dining there, just a dozen or so other patrons during our time there. It wasn't the best brunch food I have ever had, but the potatoes were fabulous! My omelet was pretty good too, but I am an omelet fanatic. The side of fruit my bf and I each got were fresh and generous as well. My bf got the quiche and was pleased with the portion and taste. I hope the staff are able to find employment somewhere else soon and that the talented chefs continue to make good food at another place. RIP Tippecanoe Place Restaurant!!

Since I grew up in South Bend, I had always heard of people going to Tippecanoe Place. It was for…read morerich people so growing up, I never had the pleasure. Fast forward 50 (okay, maybe more like 60"ish") years, I returned. My out-of-town family members and I made an effort to visit this restaurant for lunch. The site is beautiful and has a lot of South Bend history described in the pictures on the walls. You are welcome to walk through the three stories to see the fantastic architecture. We ordered chicken sandwiches, chicken salads and I had an excellent chicken marsala. Why not five stars? The chicken on the salads and the sandwiches were overcooked and very dry. The chef overlooked the chicken on one salad but, once it arrived, again, it was overcooked. The service was good for as busy as she was, but the restaurant was definitely understaffed. The prices were a little high, but I think this is the new normal. All things considered, I would return just for the chicken marsala, it was that good.

My significant other and I moved to town a couple months ago and have been eyeballing this…read morerestaurant. Despite the fact that they were very busy, we were still sat in a timely manner, our server was patient with us, the staff we interacted with was kind and we love the toasted marshmallow hot chocolate!

5* Would give it more if I could! We drove over from Elkhart where we were visiting and am SO glad…read morewe did. Would go back anytime! We couldn't decide what to order so we got three things. The Crawfish Etouffee Poutine seemed "risky" since we are from the South and wondered what kind of etouffee it would be. It was amazing. The andouille sausage and crawfish were perfect with just the right amount of heat! We also got the Peaches and Cream French Toast and the Crab Cakes Benedict. It was all delicious. We couldn't eat it all but what we ate made us glad we ordered it all. Don't miss it! Shannon was a great server. Gave us plenty of time to look over the menu. Decor is simple local diner vibe - very clean and nice. Totally enjoyed!

Really cool little bar/music venue. Got to catch Mick Kolassa playing the blues here…read more Nice tile floors and ambience. The specialty pizzas were really surprisingly good. Never thought of Brussels sprouts on a pizza, but they got it to work! Loved it! The only thing - grab a wooden chair if you're a size 14 or over - those metal ones just do not fit our behinds. Great place - I'll come back for sure!

Super cool place we stopped at on the way through. Limited rally good menu, a couple sandwiches,…read moregood pizza, nice specials. I'll take a short, fresh menu over lots of lousy food any day! Friendly staff showed us the theater while we were here.