Melissa’s guidebook
Food scene
Casual southern food. One of our favorite spots. You will probably see us there.
14 locals recommend
Fatbird
103 West Colfax AvenueCasual southern food. One of our favorite spots. You will probably see us there.
Fun bar vibe on the 3rd floor. Venture down the alley and around the back of the building to find the back entrance and just head up the stairs. They often have live music (heads-up: it's loud. You may be able to get into the back room where it's not quite so hard to have a conversation during a performance)
18 locals recommend
Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern
1/2 W Colfax AveFun bar vibe on the 3rd floor. Venture down the alley and around the back of the building to find the back entrance and just head up the stairs. They often have live music (heads-up: it's loud. You may be able to get into the back room where it's not quite so hard to have a conversation during a performance)
More of an upscale vibe here - great date night spot. Probably the best filet in town. Famous for their french onion soup. Great service. Great cocktails.
52 locals recommend
Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan StMore of an upscale vibe here - great date night spot. Probably the best filet in town. Famous for their french onion soup. Great service. Great cocktails.
Phenomenal food. You are likely going to need reservations. They are moving locations in April of 22 so please double check the location before heading out for dinner.
12 locals recommend
Roselily
701 South Main StreetPhenomenal food. You are likely going to need reservations. They are moving locations in April of 22 so please double check the location before heading out for dinner.
This is a fun local spot. They have some healthy side options and a great "nohito" if you want a drink without the booze. Great spot for families. I love their burger. Lots of pizza orders come out here too.
35 locals recommend
The Lauber
504 E Lasalle AveThis is a fun local spot. They have some healthy side options and a great "nohito" if you want a drink without the booze. Great spot for families. I love their burger. Lots of pizza orders come out here too.
Best breakfast in town - wait times can get long if you don't have reservations on the weekend. They have some good lunch options too.
16 locals recommend
The Early Bird Eatery
117 S Michigan StBest breakfast in town - wait times can get long if you don't have reservations on the weekend. They have some good lunch options too.
Great Irish pub. This is another place that has live music often as well.
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StGreat Irish pub. This is another place that has live music often as well.
Just a nice local café to grab a sandwich. Right across the street from Howard park
26 locals recommend
The General Deli & Cafe
609 E Jefferson BlvdJust a nice local café to grab a sandwich. Right across the street from Howard park
The Hammer & Quill
613 E Jefferson BlvdGreat cocktails.
Best margaritas in town. If you want a boozy drink not on the menu, ask for the "James Joyce". Their queso is a must. The yuca fries are also really good. I often get the chaufa or one of the taco options. I usually like anything from here though.
20 locals recommend
Jesus Latin Grill & Tequila Bar
122 N Hill StBest margaritas in town. If you want a boozy drink not on the menu, ask for the "James Joyce". Their queso is a must. The yuca fries are also really good. I often get the chaufa or one of the taco options. I usually like anything from here though.
If you are up for an evening drive, head over to this farmstead brewery on a nice evening.
29 locals recommend
River Saint Joe
15475 Walton RdIf you are up for an evening drive, head over to this farmstead brewery on a nice evening.
This is located right on the Mishawaka Riverwalk. Great outdoor hangout spot. They have beer, wine, brats (which are delicious ) along with other cook-out type foods. In the summer they have live music as well - great place to relax.
Ball Band Biergarten
230 Ironworks AvenueThis is located right on the Mishawaka Riverwalk. Great outdoor hangout spot. They have beer, wine, brats (which are delicious ) along with other cook-out type foods. In the summer they have live music as well - great place to relax.
Hang - Out
Amazing playground. Splash pad in the summer. Ice-skating in the winter. You can also walk along the river - great family spot.
49 locals recommend
Howard Park
219 S St Louis BlvdAmazing playground. Splash pad in the summer. Ice-skating in the winter. You can also walk along the river - great family spot.