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Warm and Welcoming

Kankakee Grille is a place for friends and family to gather and enjoy rustic cuisine, wood-fired pizza and a variety of craft beers. The main dining features room for 130 guests as well as a 37 seat bar. During the beautiful Northeast Indiana seasons, guests can also enjoy soft seating on the outdoor patio.

20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. 

Dining Hours
Mon - Thurs: 5pm – 9pm
Fri: 5pm – 10pm
Sat: 4pm – 10pm
Sun: 4pm – 9pm
Hours and Menus subject to change.

Promotions / Events

Father’s Day Feature
Sunday
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Celebrate Dad at Kankakee Grille
Sunday, June 21

Treat your Dad to a Steak dinner with all the fixings. Enjoy a T-Bone Steak served with a Loaded Baked Potato and Chef’s selection of Vegetable.
$42

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Sunday Baby Back Rib Dinner
Sunday
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Four Winds South Bend and Four Winds New Buffalo
1/2 Rack of Ribs $22
Select Drafts $5

Monday Industry Night
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Four Winds South Bend
20% Off Appetizers with Purchase of Entree
$1 Off Drafts

Nacho-Taco Tuesday
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Four Winds South Bend KG Taco Style Nachos
Ground Beef $16
Beyond Beef $17

Corona $5
Margarita $7

Wednesday Burger Time
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Four Winds South Bend The Burger with Fries $14
$1 Off Drafts

Thursday Surf & Turf
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Four Winds South Bend
4oz Lobster Tail, 5oz Filet $39
1/2 Price Select Wines by the Bottle

Micheall Reed
May 21
6PM
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After more than forty years in the music business I am offering an acoustic show featuring hits from the 1960s and 70s.  Everything is a hit that way everyone can sing along. The show concentrates on real acoustic music, not just acoustic covers of electric rock songs.  I tour across the country from performing from New York to Florida and all points in between, I love my job. I believe a musician should know their music by heart, none my show is read from a iPad or notebook.  My stage presence is one of  professional integrity in looks and sound. 

Chris & Lou
May 22
6PM
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Chris and Lou have been performing throughout the Chicagoland Area together for over twenty years. Their skillful musicianship combined with vocal harmony is the key when it comes to creating acoustic versions of classic music from the 60s and beyond. 

The duo covers all of your favorites from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin.

Buddy Pearson
May 23
6PM
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Buddy Pearson has been steadily playing bass for 36 of his 47 years. Hailing from a very musically supportive family. Buddy was given his first upright bass at age nine, and, in one way or another, has never looked back. In addition to playing bass nightly for others, national and local, Buddy also puts his guitar skills in a solo setting at weekly performances at several venues, with his own brand of Soul, Pop, and Jazz. Along with playing, Buddy has been teaching all levels of electric and upright bass privately for the last 20 years, currently teaching at South Bend’s The Music Village.

Pamela Rocha
May 24
5PM
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Pamela Rocha has been playing piano, singing vocals, and loving music since the 1980’s when she was just a kid. She has competed in piano competitions at a young age and has played with various musical acts throughout northwest Indiana over the past 30 years. Pamela also composes music and has also taken part in different recording projects. Along with loving performing, Pamela also enjoys teaching piano and music theory. Music is a way to communicate with others on a deeper level and that is what Pamela enjoys most about what she gets to do!

Frank Ruvoli
May 28
6PM
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Frank Ruvoli is a Northwest Indiana native and has been performing live for over 10 years. His fun, upbeat, unique style has been compared to an acoustic mixture of Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. Over his career, Ruvoli has released 3 Ep’s, 3 singles, and most recently a full-length album entitled For Better or For Worse in October 2022. He has shared the stage with national acts such as: Los Lonely Boys, Clayton Anderson, and Robert Rolfe Feddersen, among others; and has performed throughout the Midwest and beyond for various events, venues, colleges and universities, and festivals.

 

Rob Yocom
May 29
6PM
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Rob Yocom is a singer/songwriter from South Bend, IN. He began his professional music career in the late 90’s and has continued playing in various bands for the past 20 years. He has been in several original bands playing everywhere from Chicago to New York City and has supported many national acts such as Fuel, John Mellencamp, Alien Ant Farm, Avatar, Kip Winger, Royal Bliss and many more. Recently he’s played in several successful cover bands such as Stillshot and is currently the lead singer for ZERO. He has also established himself as a well-known solo artist playing regularly throughout Michiana.

Rozzie & Brian
May 30
6PM
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The Rozzie and Brian Duo is a Chicago-based musical pair blending rich vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and a love for storytelling through sound. With Rozzie on guitar, keys, and vocals, and Brian on bass and vocals, they deliver a fresh, emotive take on songs you know and love. 
 
Their setlist spans artists like Tears for Fears, Fleetwood Mac, The Weeknd, David Bowie, Bill Withers, ABBA, and Elton John—bringing a mix of nostalgia and originality to every performance. 
 
Rozzie’s indie-pop roots shine through in her heartfelt delivery and lyrical style, while Brian brings a smooth, art-rock edge with layered bass lines and harmonies. Together, they create a sound that’s both intimate and powerful—perfect for fans of timeless classics reimagined with soul and creativity. 

Chris Burch
May 31
5PM
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Chris Burch is an alternative rock influenced artist who has been performing to audiences across the country. His sets are like a rock n’ roll history lesson, with selections from the 50’s to today. Using a guitar as the spill canvas for his sharp song-writing, raw vocal appeal, and bravely fresh sound, Chris delivers his songs with an intensity that sets him apart from his contemporaries.  

Jason Curtis
June 4
6PM
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Jason Curtis is a Northern Indiana acoustic guitarist and singer transplanted from Panama City, Florida. Jason’s southern roots center on the emerging country music genre performing cover songs from; 

Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan as well as all of your favorites like Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice, Garth Brooks and many more. You may catch an original song from Jason on the right night, or he might just introduce you to an original song from the vibrant Key West Singer-songwriter scene where he likes to hang out.

Requests are always welcome and a good sing along is for sure in store if you’re ready 🙂

PGR Duo
June 5
6PM
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Pablo’s Great Revenge out of South Bend, IN has been performing together around Michiana for the past decade.  Lead by front man Joey Garcia, the band features his strong and versatile vocals while playing a variety of familiar rock, soul, pop, and country songs in their unique stylings; showcasing their musicianship and guaranteed to get you and your friends up and moving. 

Tim Velez
June 6
6PM
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Tim was born and raised in SW Michigan.  As a young boy he was greatly influenced by two of his uncles who played flamenco guitar.  He would listen for hours as they played the old Spanish ballads from Puerto Rico.  His uncle gave him a guitar at 13 years old and Tim was hooked.
From age 15 on, Tim played solo and with various rock bands.  He has attended the Front Porch Music school in Valparaiso, Indiana as well as a number of classes ranging from piano and theory to vocal studies and master guitar.
Tim plays different shows from festivals, concerts, supper clubs, pubs and cafes.  He is known for his 70’s & 80’s style and features the music of various artists, like: Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, America, Poco, Eagles, Jimmy Buffet, Cat Stevens, CSNY, Van Morrison, Jim Croce, John Denver, Paul Simon, John Fogerty, etc.

Jack Cunningham
June 7
5PM
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Jack Cunningham is a singer/songwriter from NW Indiana. Jack has made a name for himself in the area with his strong, passionate voice and his diverse, popular setlist. Jack can be seen performing all over NW Indiana and SW Michigan, playing 100+ shows a year. 

Clarke Circle
June 11
6PM
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Clarke Circle is a solo guitarist/vocalist with over 30 years’ experience performing live music for a wide variety of audiences and age groups. 

He specializes in acoustic guitar covers of classic rock, folk, Americana and country favorites from decades past; primarily the 1960’s through the 1990’s..and a little bit beyond.

Covering songs from such well-known artists as: The Beatles, The Eagles, The Doors, Jim Croce, Elton John, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Bryan Adam’s, Billy Idol, Loverboy ,G-n-R, STP, Weezer, Chris Stapleton and many more! A little something for everyone

Burch Duo
June 12
6PM
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Chris Burch is an alternative rock influenced artist who has been performing to audiences across the country. His sets are like a rock n’ roll history lesson, with selections from the 50’s to today. Using a guitar as the spill canvas for his sharp song-writing, raw vocal appeal, and bravely fresh sound, Chris delivers his songs with an intensity that sets him apart from his contemporaries. Chris Burch is joined by veteran guitarist Chris Chapman.  Chapman adds complex and tasteful layers and leads to a diverse set list.  

Dan Geib
June 13
6PM
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“With over 30 years of experience Dan has been touring the countryside with doing his own unique blend of acoustic Americana. With deep roots in acoustic guitar and banjo, Dans music incorporates elements of various American music styles, including woodstock rock, blues , bluegrass, jamgrass, roots-rock, folk & classic country resulting in a distinctive sound that highlights a lifetime of musical experiences.

Dan recorded, performed on and produced a CD with the Art Gomperz Band that made it into the Top 10 of the European Country Music Association Charts and the song “Don’t Worry Anymore” Nominated IMA Americana Song of the Year.
His original Banjo Instrumental “Courts in Session” received extensive radio play including the SIRIUS bluegrass channel and his recent CD and guitar instruction have been featured in two issues of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine.

Over the years, Dan has shared the stage with such great acts as: Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Steep Canyon Rangers, Corn Meal, Pure Prairie League, Commander Cody, Peter Rowan and the Dillards.
Dan is currently involved in his solo performances as well and playing with The Boulevard Billies.”

Dave Hoeflinger
June 14
5PM
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The best hits performed live.

Angelo Cicco
June 18
6PM
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A professional musician for over 30 years, Angelo performs a wide variety of musical styles from a repertoire of over 1000 songs, while easily accommodating  most any request, Angelo’s command of the guitar and skilled musicianship allows him to improvise intricate guitar solos and syncopated rhythms into the performance Seamlessly blending songs into one another or rearranging songs played instrumental for solo guitar, Angelo interprets the music rather than strictly imitating it, making him one of the most sought after musicians around northwest the Chicago area.  

 

The Distance
June 19
6PM
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The DISTANCE is a solo acoustic project that blends an eclectic mix of his own personal musical influences that range from modern rock to rock and roll’s earliest days. His crowd-pleasing performances include popular singalongs from genres throughout multiple decades including pop, rock, grunge, Motown, country, and classics.

J & J Acoustic
June 20
6PM
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J&J Acoustic is an acoustic duo featuring Jamie Warren and Jeff Spicher. Utilizing twin acoustic guitars and vocal Harmony’s that allow for a wide variety of song selections from the old school vibe of Seals & Crofts to the fresh pop of Dua lipa, J&J Acoustic offers something for every musical taste, done in an acoustic setting.

 

Both Jamie and Jeff have been performing separately and together regionally and locally in various acts for over twenty five years. In addition , Jamie Warren operates Warren Guitar lessons in Mishawaka Indiana and has studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles California.

 

Jeff Spicher has been a guitar instructor at Hoosier-dads music and Home-Run music in Mishawaka. he has also recorded several albums and has contributed soundtrack music for independent film director Donald Corthier.

 

This experience allows J&J Acoustic to draw from a wide variety of musical styles in order to keep things interesting for the audience.

Marco Villarreal
June 21
5PM
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Guitarist Marco Villarreal is based in the Chicagoland area.  Marco started playing professionally at 16.  Guitar Player magazine describes his music  as “very beguiling and beautiful.”   Marco is a sought after guitarist that has performed at the Chicago Jazz Festival, Elkhart Jazz Festival, Miles Davis Birthday celebration in San Francisco.