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University of Notre Dame - Off-Campus DiningCollege Prowler2.69
Quick Stats
Best Asian
- Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant
Best Wings
- Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
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While many say that a Notre Dame education will make a student a well-rounded person, students agree that an evening dining out in South Bend is not likely to be a cultural experience. Although there are a few unique places such as Fondue! and Tippecanoe downtown. A night of off campus dining is more likely to include dinner at one of the many chain restaurants that dominate the area. Students have, however, found a few non-chain restaurants that have become favorite places to eat the college staples of pizza, burgers, and late-night burritos. And they don’t seem to mind too much that ethnic foods aren’t in abundance. The chain restaurant choices don’t gain points, but student satisfaction with these restaurants helps to minimize any point deductions a bit. Students that wish to eat off campus but have no transportation can call Dine-In Delivery, even though they will have to wait 50-80 minutes. Ultimately, even though the chain restaurants may make some feel at home, students are offered more variety at a lesser price in the dining hall. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
There are some pretty good places...
There are some pretty good places off-campus; my favorite is Papa Vino’s for a nicer environment with excellent pasta. Then, there’s Tippecanoe, which is an old mansion converted into a restaurant, and a Japanese hibachi/sushi restaurant with pretty good sushi. And finally, there’s an Outback, a Lone Star Steakhouse, a Steak ‘n Shake, and an Olive Garden. |
Anonymous says: |
To be honest, the restaurants in...
To be honest, the restaurants in South Bend are just like restaurants in any other town. There aren’t many good Mexican restaurants, but what can you expect from the Midwest? |
Anonymous says: |
All the restaurants are over on...
All the restaurants are over on Grape Road, which isn’t far. There are classics like the Olive Garden and Steak ‘n Shake, but my personal favorite is Famous Dave’s BBQ—excellent! |
Anonymous says: |
If you want a fancy meal go to...
If you want a fancy meal go to Tippecanoe Place. For those of age, nothing beats a burger at CJ’s Pub. Roccos pizza is really good—especially when you’re sick of Papa John’s. |
Anonymous says: |
Like any town, South Bend has fast...
Like any town, South Bend has fast food and places like the Olive Garden, Friday’s, Chili’s and the Outback. There are also several good pizza places such as Bruno’s, some Italian places like Papa Vino’s, a few steak restaurants like the Rib Shack and Tippecanoe’s, and oriental food at Mandarin House and Golden Dragon. The phone book is chock full of fun places to eat. While I haven’t tried every place, I haven’t had anything that wasn’t good. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- CJ's Pub
Other Places to Check Out
- Applebee's (American)
- Bruno's (Pizza)
- Cambodian Eggroll (Cambodian)
- Famous Dave's BBQ (BBQ)
- Fondue! (Fondue)
- Golden Dragon (Chinese)
- La Salle Grille (Fine dining)
- Lone Star Steakhouse (Steak)
- Lula's Café (American)
- Papa John's (Pizza)
- Rib Shack (Ribs, BBQ)
Grocery Stores
Meijer
5020 Grape Rd., Mishawaka
(574) 273-3506
Daily 24 hours
Restaurant Listing
Boracho Burrito
Mexican
1724 N. Ironwood Dr., South Bend
(574) 271-2033
Price: $5-$10
Voted best burritos in Indiana
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Wings, sides
123 W. Washington St., South Bend
(574) 232-2293
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $8-$15
NFL package
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
CJ's Pub
Burgers, pub grub
417 N. Michigan St., South Bend
(574) 233-5981
Price: $5-$10
Best burgers in town
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–3 a.m.
Dine-In Delivery
11715 McKinley Hwy., Osceola
(574) 675-9999
www.dineinonline.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant
Chinese
2104 Edison Rd., South Bend
(574) 287-4414
Price: $5-$15
The duck sauce is out of this world!
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8:45 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9:45 p.m.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Italian
6410 Grape Rd., Mishawaka
(574) 277-6503
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $8-$15
When you're here, you're family
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Original Pancake House
Breakfast, snacks
1430 N. Ironwood Dr., South Bend
(574) 232-3220
www.originalpancakehouse.com
Price: $5-$10
Creative menu, fresh ingredients
Hours: Daily 3 a.m.–2 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse
Aussie, steak
4611 Grape Rd., Mishawaka
(574) 271-2333
www.outback.com
Price: $8-$15
Bloomin' onion appetizers
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Papa Vino's
Italian
5110 Edison Lakes Pkwy., Mishawaka
(574) 271-1692
Price: $8-$15
Serves huge portions
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Roccos Restaurant
Pizza, subs
537 N. Saint Louis Blvd., South Bend
(574) 233-2464
Price: $3-$8
A great campus hangout
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
Steak 'n Shake
American, burgers
1315 E. Ireland Rd., South Bend
(219) 299-9936
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $3-$8
In business since 1934
Hours: Daily 24 hours
T.G.I. Friday's
American
1240 E. Ireland Rd., South Bend
(574) 291-9070
www.fridays.com
Price: $8-$15
Every day is a Friday!
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Vine
Steaks, seafood, wine
103 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend
(574) 234-9463
Price: $15-$25
Huge wine list
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday 11 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tippecanoe Place
American, delicatessen
620 W. Washington St., South Bend
(574) 234–9077
Price: $15-$35
Voted #1 most popular restaurant in the area.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–close, Saturday 4 p.m.–close, Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–close
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