South Bend, Indiana Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to South Bend, Indiana, a vibrant city with a population of 147,261, known for its picturesque riverside parks and the iconic University of Notre Dame. While South Bend boasts a rich culinary scene, it’s also home to a number of closed down restaurants that have shut down over the years. From permanently closed establishments to those that are temporarily closed, explore the stories behind these dining spots that once contributed to the city’s unique flavors.

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Logan’s Roadhouse – South Bend – 1206 E Ireland Rd
1206 E Ireland Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
Status: Closed Permanently
TGI Fridays – South Bend – 1240 E Ireland Rd
1240 E Ireland Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
Status: Closed Permanently
The Farmhouse – South Bend – 52820 State Hwy 933
52820 State Hwy 933
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Mulligan’s Bar and Grill – South Bend – 1705 S Bend Ave
1705 S Bend Ave
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Mango Café РSouth Bend Р1740 S Bend Ave
1740 S Bend Ave
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
South Blend Cafe – South Bend – 237 N Michigan St
237 N Michigan St
South Bend, IN 46601
Status: Closed Permanently
Howard Pork – South Bend – 521 E Jefferson Blvd
521 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46617
Status: Closed Permanently
Pitts BBQ – South Bend – 1526 E Mishawaka Ave
1526 E Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615
Status: Closed Permanently
East Tokyo Japanese Restaurant – South Bend – 1290 E Ireland Rd #800
1290 E Ireland Rd #800
South Bend, IN 46614
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – South Bend – 320 N Dixie Way
320 N Dixie Way
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Bantam Chicken & Seafood – South Bend – 1902 S Bend Ave
1902 S Bend Ave
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Fazoli’s – South Bend – 52770 In-933
52770 In-933
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – South Bend – 1615 Portage Ave
1615 Portage Ave
South Bend, IN 46616
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – South Bend – 6161 Brick Rd
6161 Brick Rd
South Bend, IN 46628
Status: Closed Permanently
Javier’s Bistro – South Bend – 2007 Miami St
2007 Miami St
South Bend, IN 46613
Status: Closed Permanently
Eleni’s Restaurant – South Bend – 52820 In-933
52820 In-933
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
P – South Bend – 52627 In-933
52627 In-933
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Applebee’s Grill + Bar РSouth Bend Р3703 Portage Ave
3703 Portage Ave
South Bend, IN 46628
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – South Bend – 3401 Lincoln Way W
3401 Lincoln Way W
South Bend, IN 46628
Status: Closed Permanently
Closed – South Bend – 1502 Dunham St
1502 Dunham St
South Bend, IN 46619
Status: Closed Permanently
Waterford Estates Lodge – South Bend – 52890 In-933
52890 In-933
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Elia’s Mediterranean Cuisine – South Bend – 2128 S Bend Ave
2128 S Bend Ave
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently
Walt’s Restaurant
4203 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Walt's Restaurant, located at 4203 S. Michigan St., opened on October 31, 1965.

Sunny Italty Cafe
601 N. Niles Ave
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Sunny Italy Cafe, located at 601 N. Niles Ave, opened on October 31, 1965.

Russ’s Fine Food – South Bend
3222 Lincoln Way West
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Russ's Fine Food, located at 3222 Lincoln Way West, opened on October 31, 1965.

Ranch House Restaurant
Address Unknown
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

The Ranch House Restaurant opened on October 31, 1965. The address is unknown.

Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – South Bend
52965 State Hwy 933
South Bend, IN 46637
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at 52965 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637, has been transformed into a Steak 'n Shake.

Garrett’s Restaurant
Us 20 at Liberty Dr.
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Garrett's Restaurant was located at Us 20 at Liberty Dr., Mish. It opened on October 31, 1965.

Frankies
1003 N. Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Frankies, located at 1003 N. Notre Dame, has been open since October 31, 1965.

Country Squire
Address Unknown
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

The Country Squire opened on October 31, 1965. The address is currently unknown.

Burger Chef – South Bend
4920 W Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
Status: Closed Permanently

Burger Chef, located at 4920 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46619, opened on October 31, 1965, and is now a local family restaurant.

Azar’s
LWE and Ironwood Drive
South Bend, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Azar's opened on October 31, 1965, at the intersection of LWE and Ironwood Drive.