Airy, upmarket bistro serves French-influenced seasonal fare with a romantic vibe come night. Based on 636 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
501 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone: (765) 423-4501
Website: http://www.bistro501.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Evelyn Wang
Absolutely amazing restaurant/wedding venue who provided us with the most spectacular wedding reception this August. We worked with Mary (& Cheyenne & Theresa) of Bistro 501 – who were dedicated, attentive, and caring – to carefully plan our wedding schedule, special wedding menu, seating arrangements, appetizers, champagne, specialty his/her drinks, music, first dance, kids special play area, and more. In addition, Mary was able to lend us Lahr Lobby (next door) for a few hours prior to the dinner so we can take amazing photos on the sweeping marble staircase, complete with a pop up grazing table, bartender, and champagne! We are so impressed by how everything was pulled together and our guests are still raving about the food. The food was absolutely amazing – we had salmon, duck, steak, and lamb on the menu and everything was done to perfection with fantastic portion sizes. All of our guests were amazed and said the food was the best they ever had from any wedding! The wait staff that night (shout out to: Eric, Jeff, Jessica, Helen, Kaitlin, & Tomaj) were all so attentive and provided our guests with excellent service all night long. Thank you Bistro 501, from the bottom of my heart. You have created one of the most memorable nights of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Alyssa Renee
We went for the first time to Bistro 501 and tried their brunch. Overall good selection and good food! The waitress was very nice as well. Good selection of food for vegetarians, so bonus there. Also vegan options. It was a little pricey but we kind of expected that.
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Andrew Coniglio
Ate here on a business dinner.
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CR Zurchin
Excellent food! Possibly the best I have ever had. Steak tartare, bone marrow appetizers are outstanding! Be sure to order and enjoy!! Thank you for making our dining experience memorable.
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Joseph Doedtman
I sat at the bar for Sunday brunch with Alexander. The Spinach Benedict on a croissant was amazing with the best hollandaise sauce I’ve had in a long time. I added the Stcky Toffee Carrot Cake with cream cheese buttermilk ice cream for dessert, which was rich and delicious. The cream cheese ice cream was to die for!
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Tina Tao
Made a reservation during weekdays. We got our table right away when we entered the restaurant, even though there’re already many people there dinning in. I really love the decoration and their style. Jess was our server and she is amazing. Since it was our first time going there, she introduced and recommended the menu with great passion and profession. I absolutely recommend the duck and steak tartare. The snails were little oily for us to digest. The coconut cake was fabulous as a dessert! We enjoyed the dinner and definitely will go there again.
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Matthew Crawford
This place is so well put together. The customer service with the waitress was on point. All of the food was extremely flavorful, well presented, and portioned generously. Not to mention the prices could easily be doubled and I would happily pay it. You have to stop by and give this place a shot. We sat outside and enjoyed the great weather with the excellent food.
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Rob Davis
We have been visiting Bistro 501 for many years. It is a staple in the Lafayette downtown. We love this place. The cocktails, the foods, the service and the atmosphere are tip top. We never leave disappointed.
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Jeramy Madlung
Great for brunch. Chicken and waffle is the best around. Biscuits and gravy are done amazingly with just enough of a unique seasoning to set it apart. Had the hot cider bourbon and a bloody Mary, both were a treat. Would highly recommend, there are just enough options on the menu to be able to find something for everyone.
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Peter Sayarath
If you are visiting the area or a local.
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