Budget
Anchor Inn
2224 w western ave., 574-237-9147. good food, good bands.
Cambodian Thai
229 s michigan st., 574-289-2877. excellent-tasting, fresh thai and cambodian cuisine at fair prices.
Cedar House Restaurant
808 e colfax ave., 574-287-8744. large diner across the river from downtown with awesome food at great prices.
Chicory Cafe
105 e jefferson blvd., 574-234-1141. a french quarter style coffee house featuring beignets, po' boys and jambalaya.
Silver Tower Seafood House
1536 lincoln way west, 574-233-0304. great seafood at great prices.
El Paraiso Grocery and Produce
425 s main st 574-234-1546. authentic mexican restaurant and grocery store serving authentic mexican food at affordable prices. fresh meat and produce.
Rio's
1724 n ironwood dr., 574-271-9820. good, inexpensive mexican cuisine. located next to la esperanza, but open until midnight and later.
Mr. G's Restaurant and Lounge
Osceola, in 574-674-6362. incredible prices, awesome food, great drink specials, proximity to baugo creek county park, and midway between south bend and elkhart two blocks west of the elkhart/st. joseph county line on sr 933 lincoln way. free wireless internet is also available. (http://www.mrgsrestaurant...)
Mazatlan
507 e mckinley ave., mishawaka, in. 574-259-4430. authentic mexican food at great prices.
Tom's Restaurant
131 s lafayette blvd., 574-237-9401. local diner serving breakfast and lunch across from the county-city building downtown.
K's Grill and Pub
1733 south bend ave., 574-277-2527. restaurant featuring locally famous hot dogs, a favorite of muhammad ali.
Loco's Mexican Restaurant
3801 w western ave., 574-287-0200. mexican food at fair prices.
Bonnie Doon Restaurant
109 e 4th st, mishawaka, in. 574-255-3161. locally created and owned ice cream company and restaurant.
East of Chicago Pizza
2042 e ireland rd., 574-299-9330. local pizzeria featuring a daily lunch buffet.
Thai-Lao-Filipino Food
1835 south bend ave sr 23, 574-271-8845. a buffet focusing on thai and laotian cuisine, with filipino choices also available. low prices.
Midrange
Backstage Grill
222 s michigan st., 574-232-0222. located behind club fever downtown, features american food for lunch and dinner as well as pizza by-the-slice.
Giannetto's Pizza & Pastaâ
100 n center st., mishawaka, in., 574-254-9177. papa vic makes a great deep dish pie...it is not for anyone from the east coast. their place has great food at decent prices and is a family run business. beats the chains anytime!
Honker's Family Restaurant
3939 s michigan st,. 574-291-2115. american breakfast and lunch choices featuring a saturday polish buffet. additional location at edison lakes.
J. W. Chen's
1835 south bend ave. sr 23, 574-271-2777. authentic chinese food, well regarded around town.
Khun-Daeng Thai Kitchen
302 e. russ ave., mishawaka, in., 574-259-0735.
Elia's
115 n dixie way, 574-277-7239. middle eastern and mediterranian food.
Legends of Notre Dame
Across from notre dame stadium., 574-631-2582. pub, nightclub, and "senior bar" at the university of notre dame.
Between the Buns
1803 south bend ave. sr 23, 574-247-9293. grill and bar with multiple locations around michiana.
Madison Oyster Bar
129 n main st., 574-288-3776. american food with a chicago-style, three-story bar atmosphere. third floor billiard and bar area is popular locally on weekends.
Vesuvio Pizza
230 s michigan st., 574-234-2183. local pizzaria.
Sunny's Korean Garden
512 s spring st, mishawaka, in., 574-255-5274. great korean food.
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes
420 n niles ave., 574-287-3700. a sandwich shoppe in a comic strip world featuring the blondie comic strip and "the greatest sandwiches on the planet!" including toasted subs, pressed sandwiches, fine deli sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Starlite Pizza and Restaurant
2637 west western ave., 574-282-1177. local restaurant and pizzeria known around the area for having a sweeter sauce than others. additional location in granger.
Bruno's
2610 s prairie ave., 574-288-3320. authentic italian cuisine with buffet, bar, and delivery service. multiple other locations throughout michiana.
South Bend Chocolate Company
122 s michigan st., 574-287-0725. cafe featuring variety of food choices including wraps, and south bend chocolate company confections. factory is on sample st.
La Esperanza
1636 n ironwood dr., 574-273-0345. authentic mexican restaurant.
Luigi's Pizza
3624 mishawaka ave., 574-282-1215. local pizzeria, take-out only.
Shalimar
508 west mckinley ave., mishawaka, in 574-254-9070. indian dining.
Oaken Bucket Restaurant
1212 s ironwood dr., 574-289-1616. bar and restaurant featuring locally renowned burgers and great views of iu south bend and the river. there is also a lower level deck on the river which houses a bar and is served by waitstaff. there is an upper-level deck and two floors inside, both with bars and one with a salad bar, and the upper floor is smoking.
Nicola's
1705 south bend ave., sr 23, 574-277-5666. bar and pizzeria.
Toyo Japanese Restaurant
620 w. edison rd., mishawaka, in., 574-254-9120.
Mark's Restaurant
112 w colfax ave., 574-232-5841. authentic chinese food in a friendly atmosphere.
Vietnam Restaurant
2370 miracle ln, mishawaka, in 574-257-0372. authentic vietnamese cuisine in the town & country shopping center.
Top end
Rocco's Restaurant
537 n saint louis blvd., 574-233-2464. locally owned restaurant since 1955 that serves traditional italian food.
Hana Yori
3601 grape rd. mishawaka, in, 574-258-5817. authentic japanese cuisine prepared right at your table. (http://www.hanayori.com/)
LaSalle Grill
115 w colfax ave., 574-288-1155. south bend's premiere five-star restuarant. modern american, high-end dining with a menu that varies daily.
The Vine
103 w colfax ave., 574-234-9463. local high-end american restaurant featuring an extensive wine list.
Parisi's Ristorante Italiano
1412 south bend ave., 574-232-4244. highly regarded, award winning italian restaurant. restaurant, bar, and outdoor patio seating. (http://www.parisisrestaur...)
Fiddler's Hearth
127 n main st., 574-232-2853. traditional irish food, music, and drinks.
Siam Thai
211 n main st., 574-232-4445. thai cuisine that will excite your five senses: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and natural.
Sunny Italy Cafe
601 n niles ave., 574-232-9620. south bend's oldest italian restaurant. (http://www.sunnyitalycafe.com/)
Tippecanoe Place Restaurant
 620 w washington st, 574-234-9077. local high-end american restaurant built into the old studebaker mansion downtown.
East Bank Emporium Restaurant
121 s niles, ave., 574-234-9000. a multi-level restaurant overlooking the st. joseph river and east race waterway. featuring prime rib and seafood.
Matuba Japanese Restaurant Sushi & Sashimi
2930 mckinley ave., 574-251-0674. authentic japanese cuisine with great drink specials.
Volte Restaurant and Lounge
211 w washington ave., 574-323-2120. continental cuisine with an italian twist. volteâ offers a diverse menu with a broad list of wines. voted one of downtown south bendâs most romantic destinations. (http://www.volterestauran...)
Carmela's Restaurant at Macri's Delicatessan
214 n niles ave., 574-280-4824. fine dining in an authentic italian atmosphere.
Most National and Regional Chain Restaurants are available as well.