The Refuge Guidebook
Food scene
Best family-owned, authentic Italian restaurant in the area. This is our favorite place to eat. Quaint, intimate space. 10-minute drive. Reservations recommended.
Per Bacco Ristorante Italiano
Best family-owned, authentic Italian restaurant in the area. This is our favorite place to eat. Quaint, intimate space. 10-minute drive. Reservations recommended.
Barnaby's Twin Branch
Great local pizza. Eat in or carry out. 10-minute drive
Longtime family-owned neighborhood eatery and bar. Good prices. Serves great burgers, steaks, and simple American fare.
Specials:
Mon - 1/4 lb burger and fries
Tues - Fried chicken dinner
Wed - Sirloin for two
Thurs - 10 oz filet
Fri/Sat - Prime rib
Sun - Closed
Heinnies
1743 W Lusher AveLongtime family-owned neighborhood eatery and bar. Good prices. Serves great burgers, steaks, and simple American fare.
Specials:
Mon - 1/4 lb burger and fries
Tues - Fried chicken dinner
Wed - Sirloin for two
Thurs - 10 oz filet
Fri/Sat - Prime rib
Sun - Closed
Local fine dining restaurant. Polished grill with a sophisticated vibe offering steaks, seafood, and pastas. Creative martinis.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
523 Tap & Grill
523 S Main StLocal fine dining restaurant. Polished grill with a sophisticated vibe offering steaks, seafood, and pastas. Creative martinis.
True Latin cuisine experience serving the best infusion of cultures, flavors, and spices straight from Cuba, Colombia, Peurto Rico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru - just to name a few.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jesus Latin Grill & Tequila Bar
122 N Hill StTrue Latin cuisine experience serving the best infusion of cultures, flavors, and spices straight from Cuba, Colombia, Peurto Rico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru - just to name a few.
Fine Dining. Celebrating the beautiful connection of the "Keepers of the Fire," the Potawatomi tribe, who lived here in the region for nearly 200 years with nature. Corndance offers fresh, delicious, and locally sourced food in an unforgettable dining experience.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corndance Tavern
4725 Grape RdFine Dining. Celebrating the beautiful connection of the "Keepers of the Fire," the Potawatomi tribe, who lived here in the region for nearly 200 years with nature. Corndance offers fresh, delicious, and locally sourced food in an unforgettable dining experience.
Locally owned brewery and pub house. Unique, quality food with many craft beers to choose from.
(Same owner as Corndance and Jesus Latin Grill)
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main StLocally owned brewery and pub house. Unique, quality food with many craft beers to choose from.
(Same owner as Corndance and Jesus Latin Grill)
Bruno's Pizza Osceola
4525 Lincolnway EGreat thick-crust pizza. Pick up or delivery available.
Landmark eatery and bar with stained glass, vintage decor and a menu of burgers, seafood, and steaks.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doc Pierce's Restaurant
120 N Main StLandmark eatery and bar with stained glass, vintage decor and a menu of burgers, seafood, and steaks.
Irish-based, family-owned restaurant since . Breakfast is their specialty featuring gooey cinnamon rolls, homemade waffles, and pancake of the month.
Macadoo's Family Restaurant
2108 Lincolnway EIrish-based, family-owned restaurant since . Breakfast is their specialty featuring gooey cinnamon rolls, homemade waffles, and pancake of the month.
Starbucks
Everyone loves coffee!
Known for its pies, Indiana's largest restaurant is a unique Amish-style restaurant serving homestyle American fare in a folksy setting.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 US-20Known for its pies, Indiana's largest restaurant is a unique Amish-style restaurant serving homestyle American fare in a folksy setting.
Bravo Cafe
5424 Lincolnway EGood breakfast cafe.
Steelyard is a coffee shop and cafe that provides excellent coffee from The Refinery as well as amazing homemade food.
Located in Birds Gotta Fly (see Shops)
Steelyard Coffee Co
Steelyard is a coffee shop and cafe that provides excellent coffee from The Refinery as well as amazing homemade food.
Located in Birds Gotta Fly (see Shops)
Local Attraction
Located less than 2 miles away from The Refuge, this is a charming little shop/stop that features homemade ice-cream, fun flavored milks and dairy items, market items as well as home decor and gifts! At certain times, baby calves are available to see!
Crystal Springs Creamery
60020 Ash RdLocated less than 2 miles away from The Refuge, this is a charming little shop/stop that features homemade ice-cream, fun flavored milks and dairy items, market items as well as home decor and gifts! At certain times, baby calves are available to see!
The Riverwalk is a calming and relaxing place to walk, jog, or bike. Lots of restaurants nearby as well as a kids' park.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mishawaka Riverwalk
North Spring StreetThe Riverwalk is a calming and relaxing place to walk, jog, or bike. Lots of restaurants nearby as well as a kids' park.
An urban thrill unlike any other in the heart of downtown South Bend. Artificial white water course. The banks of the East Race offer more than five miles of paved and lighted walking/running paths along the scenic St. Joseph River.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Race Headquarters
126 S Niles AveAn urban thrill unlike any other in the heart of downtown South Bend. Artificial white water course. The banks of the East Race offer more than five miles of paved and lighted walking/running paths along the scenic St. Joseph River.
Home of the South Bend Cubs - 2022 Midwest League Champions.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four Winds Field
501 W South StHome of the South Bend Cubs - 2022 Midwest League Champions.
Shops
About a 30-minute drive from The Refuge, located in the town of Middlebury, Joyfully Said is a home decor stop that feels like our own little Magnolia. Several of the signs and decor featured in The Refuge are from this shop! It is located in one of the oldest buildings in town named The Mill. Totally worth the drive... Saturdays are also farmers market days.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joyfully Said Signs
402 E Warren StAbout a 30-minute drive from The Refuge, located in the town of Middlebury, Joyfully Said is a home decor stop that feels like our own little Magnolia. Several of the signs and decor featured in The Refuge are from this shop! It is located in one of the oldest buildings in town named The Mill. Totally worth the drive... Saturdays are also farmers market days.
Located across from Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant. Originally homestead buildings, these five quaint gift shops have been renovated and now exist as a charming collection of gift shops.
Essenhaus Village Shops
240 US-20Located across from Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant. Originally homestead buildings, these five quaint gift shops have been renovated and now exist as a charming collection of gift shops.
Open May-Sept. Open-air market and livestock auction with hundreds of vendors selling crafts, clothes, and Amish food.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shipshewana Auction Restaurant
345 S Van Buren StOpen May-Sept. Open-air market and livestock auction with hundreds of vendors selling crafts, clothes, and Amish food.
Birds Gotta Fly is a one-of-a-kind shop located in a 100-year-old building. The shop lends itself to creative design and vintage charm.
Steelyard Coffee is located inside (see food)
Birds Gotta Fly
916 N Michigan StBirds Gotta Fly is a one-of-a-kind shop located in a 100-year-old building. The shop lends itself to creative design and vintage charm.
Steelyard Coffee is located inside (see food)
City/town information
DTSB is your source for all things downtown South Bend. Events, news, promotions, dining, arts, etc.
Downtown South Bend Inc
217 S Michigan StDTSB is your source for all things downtown South Bend. Events, news, promotions, dining, arts, etc.
Sightseeing
Top sights at ND: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Stadium, Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Compton Family Ice Rink, Snite Museum of Art, The Word of Life Mural (aka Touchdown Jesus), Notre Dame Golden Dome, Joyce Center.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross DriveTop sights at ND: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Stadium, Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Compton Family Ice Rink, Snite Museum of Art, The Word of Life Mural (aka Touchdown Jesus), Notre Dame Golden Dome, Joyce Center.
Beautiful, clean beach on Lake Michigan with nice, smooth sand. $15 beach parking or free parking by the shop area. Good size playground, splash pad, and shops are close by.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Beach
Beautiful, clean beach on Lake Michigan with nice, smooth sand. $15 beach parking or free parking by the shop area. Good size playground, splash pad, and shops are close by.
Groceries and Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
30830 Old U.S. 2010-minute drive
Martin's Super Market
Local grocery store - 10-minute drive.
University Park Mall
6501 Grape RdShopping Mall - 20-minute drive
Churches
Granger Community Church
Voice Ministries / First Love House of Prayer
Located in our subdivision
Osceola Grace Church
Epic Church
River Valley Church
Lighthouse Vineyard Church
Restōr Church