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Enjoy Outdoor Dining In South Bend With These Patios
Summer in South Bend means getting outdoors to enjoy warm sunshine, fresh air, and outdoor dining. Whether your day includes relaxing on the beach, hiking your favorite park trail, or shopping trendy boutiques, make a plan to stop for lunch at one of South Bend's restaurants with outdoor patio dining. Our real estate agents can suggest some local favorites for delicious food, spirits, and friendly atmosphere.
Fiddler's Hearth – 127 North Main Street
If you're looking for a place with a casual atmosphere, comfort food, and a full bar, head to Fiddler's Hearth in Downtown South Bend. Fiddler's Hearth is a family-friendly Irish Bar Pub that features homemade soups and dressings, Fiddler's Cobb salad, and Irish entrees like Bangers & Mash, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Molly Malone Stew, and Shepherd's Pie. On the lighter side, enjoy a Ruben Sandwich on Rye or a Vegan Burger with your favorite Spirited Coffee. Each week, you can treat yourself to some lively Irish music and your favorite Draught Beer, Irish Whiskey, or Scottish Ale.
Howard Park Public House – 602 East Jefferson Street
The Howard Park Public House is a favorite destination for local residents and visitors looking for South Bend homes for sale. As part of the South Bend Chocolate Company, it's a friendly hangout with classic American food, unique cocktails, delicious desserts, and a view of the St. Joseph River. You can enjoy a breakfast omelet and cereal bar for the kids, soups and sandwiches, burgers and grilled veggie wraps, and a slice of N.Y. Cheesecake. For fun, try out a game of bocce ball, corn hole, glow-in-the-dark frisbee, or play on the splash pad, then grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate from the Chocolate Cafe-To-Go.
Simeri's Old Town Tap – 1505 West Indiana Avenue
Simeri's Old Town Tap has been a neighborhood favorite since 1980. Open for lunch and dinner, Simeri's specializes in homemade food, including fresh garlic bread, Hot Italian Subs, Baked Lasagna, Chicken Italiano, Flamed Grilled Burgers, and Pork Tenderloin. As well as delicious entrees, Simeri's is famous for its homemade fruit pies, cream pies, and cheesecakes that you can order and take home. During the summer months on Fridays and Saturdays, you can relax and enjoy live music from some of your favorite bands on the patio.
The Bucket – 1212 South Ironwood Drive
If dining overlooking the St. Joe River sounds like the perfect setting, head over to The Bucket for lunch, dinner, or late-night entertainment. With a cool Key West vibe, this restaurant has three decks with views of the water, a tiki bar, and great food and drinks with a tropical flair. Favorite entrees include Coconut Shrimp, Huli Huli Chicken, Polynesian Pork, Tiki Tong Eggrolls, and Tuna Kahuna, washed down with Lager beers, house wines, and homemade Pina Coladas. The Bucket offers the perfect setting for fun patio dining with a relaxing atmosphere.
The Lauber – 504 East Lasalle Avenue, Suite 2
The Lauber offers family-friendly patio dining with a casual atmosphere, delicious entrees, and an extensive list of craft beers, liquors, wines, and signature cocktails. House specials include Cheesy Flatbread, Fettuccine and Shrimp, Grilled Salmon Filet, Rigatoni Chicken, and a variety of homemade Artisan Pizzas made daily. The Lauber offers catering, carry-out specials, Saturday and Sunday brunch, a Summer Concert Series with live music, and friendly vibes where you can even bring your dog for patio dining.
If you're thinking about a move, South Bend has a lot to offer. Contact us for information on available homes and prices that may be the perfect fit for your family's lifestyle.
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