Frank’s Place

I would like to begin my review of Frank’s Place by stating that I have been to Frank’s Place a number of times, and I would have to say that almost every visit has been enjoyable. Good food, large selection of drinks, and pleasant employees. The crowd are mostly regulars and the mood is very relaxed. A good number of TV’s with various sports/event’s on the screens to cater to the varying needs of the customers’ preferences. Keep in mind when the Irish are playing most of the TV’s will be tuned in to that game as well as World series, Super Bowl, etc. The staff is very friendly and very easy to get along with. They have an inside smoking room for those who enjoy smoking and don’t feel like braving the cold winter days or nights outside.
By the way, if you enjoy trying different drinks, they have a drink card with a list of at least 100 drinks where you gain recognition at various incremental stages. It’s pretty cool if you are a regular or an individual who is looking to diversify from the mundane. Did I mention that the food is good?

Updated menu with some new and fresh items. I enjoy stopping in here… It’s a perfect cross section of people from all walks of life. Mostly locals, however not all from the west side. Conversations are lively and food is tasty. Why not support your local establishments? I always do!

Used to be nice place, but the quality of the patronage is much lower than it used to be. Lowell still makes the best Martinis, but don’t wanna go into the «hood» and muggertown/​crackville for a drink that will get me mugged or shot. South Bend, a 21 st Century City. Lol

If you happen to be in that toilet bowl of a city known as South Bend and want a beer or a cheap drink and are ready for some fun or funny times talking to patrons — go to Franks Place. Big parking lot, free wi-​fi, and cheap booze attached to a liquor store. The food is worth skipping — unless they are making popcorn.

For my taste Frank’s fits the profile of a great place to get a filling meal at an affordable price. From the outside Frank’s my look like a place that wouldn’t attract the nicest of crowds but a quick step through the front door will immediately change your perception. A long time lunch secret of the Memorial Hospital doctor crowd Frank’s ambiance is much more than one would expect from a «West side neighborhood bar» in South Bend, IN. The wait staff is generally very pleasant, and you’ll realize very quickly that Frank’s is a place with a loyal lunch and late night crowd. Four television sets line the walls with sports and news updates keeping the patron’s attention when crowds force a longer wait than normal for your meal. Seating is nothing fancy, but there is definitely room for large parties down to a 2 person business lunch. Prices for meals are very affordable (generally speaking meals are less than $ 6). Saturday and Sunday boast half price drink specials on all beers (bottle or draft) and mixed drinks. (Excludes shots and on the rocks.) A jukebox and dart board keep the late night crowds entertained and Frank’s is definitely a place to meet new friends, or simply slip away for a drink or two. Definitely your standard neighborhood bar, but at Frank’s the people and food make all the difference. I recommend stopping in for lunch first.