Pepitas on avocado toast? The idea never crossed my mind until I ordered the avocado toast at 8Eleven Modern Bistro, but now I'm obsessed. Hooray for an iron-rich breakfast. They put a generous layer of spiced seeds on top of the avocado, so there are lots of crunchy bits in every bite. I got the avocado toast with an over-medium egg on top, so my breakfast was a textural delight. I visited 8Eleven for a little brekkie, so I only know the morning menu. They have a pared down breakfast here, with a dozen or so options: a couple of omelets, a couple of toasts, eggs in different permutations. A parfait and an acai bowl and some steel-cut oats are also on the menu. They also offer fresh juice. The black coffee is great. The service is great. If you visit for breakfast around 7:30 or 8 a.m. like I did, there aren't too many people, so you'll probably get your food quickly. The restaurant itself is classy but not stodgy. read more

I have always loved this place, I visit often, mainly for breakfast, I have always found the servers very friendly and nice! , however this time I had a weird experience. First off, I have always picked where I want to sit, the part about "server is busy, and that table is served by a specific server" is nonsensical, they should really change or add a server to the seating area that customers prefer (near window, more lighting etc) rather than having the customer sit somewhere else for their servers convenience. Secondly, I picked up the glass for water and it smelled like an egg, I called out the server (who already seemed annoyed to change of seats) and told her about the glass and the response I got was "we wash our glasses in vinegar so it must be that", well first off, I know the difference between vinegar and egg smell, secondly, it was disgusting and I cannot drink water in it, instead of arguing, she really should have just changed the glass, it's not that hard. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Veggie omlette with sourbread toast - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Outstanding from beginning to end. Our server, Bao was funny, engaging & prompt. Seated right away for our Friday night reservation. Easy parking across the street. Restaurant located on the Perdue University campus. Beautiful decor - rich & elegant. Food was excellent... basil sugar ... do not miss out! hahaha! Definitely recommend. Would love to return for the chef's table experience. read more

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Ambiance: Fairly Dark & Intimate Server: Zoe 9/10 Great Service - Checked small plate was clean before giving it - Refilled water frequently, was never empty - Checked up after each course Order: Drinks Strawberry lemon spritz -- 6.5/10 $9 Pros: Homemade strawberry syrup Cons: Could be more homogenous Food: Crab Croquettes -- 8/10 $18 5 pieces Pros: Very tasty; had sufficient crab meat that it was tastable; sauce paired well with croquette Cons: The flavor, although good, was not special Braised Beef -- 5.5/10 $36 1 large piece of beef; carrots; candied bacon; potato puree Pros: Puree was very silky; beef extremely tender Cons: The sauce was way too salty, in combination with other garnishes like the bacon, something already naturally salty made the entire dish require drinking a lot of water to eat Key Lime Meringue -- 5.5/10 $15 Pros: Large enough to share Cons: Meringue was more dense than fluffy; flavor was mediocre Subtotal: $78 Total: $100 read more

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Everything was excellent. It was wine Monday. 50% off bottles of wine up to $100. I selected a $62 Italian pinot grigio. She got a bottle of red. We started with the appetizer carrots. Very unique. Then I got the 8 Eleven salad which is a chopped salad. I asked them to not chop the bacon and drape it across the salad. I then had the ribeye. I asked them to make it Oscar style (that added $22). But they forgot the asparagus so they brought out a side of asparagus. The steak was perfectly med rare. My friend ordered the golden beet and apple salad and the diver scallops. She also ordered the crispy brussel sprouts. The food was fantastic. Everything was delicious. Service was very good and highly professional. Ambiance is excellent. It's easy to have a dinner conversation because it's not loud. Highly recommend reservations since it's a small dining room. Reservations are available on open table. But if you have a reservation for 4 or more you probably need to call the restaurant. I know open table would not let me make a reservation for 5. When I called the restaurant they gave me the reservation. My meal was $147 before I added a 25% tip. Highly recommend. read more

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So glad I was lazy and decided not to leave the Union hotel for dinner. Amazing atmosphere, staff superb, and crispy fingerlings are to die for. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Crispy Fingerlings - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Conveniently located in the Union, this is a must try if you're staying at the hotel! The restaurant has an upscale vibe with dim lighting--perfect for a date night. Everything is made from scratch and can be altered to fit dietary needs or preferences. Jozlynn, my server, was phenomenal. Very attentive without being overbearing. She gave me few minutes to look over the menu, but was right back when I sat the menu down and was ready to order. I wasn't in the mood for an alcoholic beverage, but wanted something flavorful. I decided on the zero-proof berry cooler. Wow, was it delicious! It consisted of strawberry and melon. The complimentary bread was delicious. Warm with a crisp outside and soft middle, topped with some sort of seeds, yum! I had the braised beef for my entree. It was a large portion. The beef was very tender over a bed of potatoes puree and veggies. There were thick cuts of bacon as well, probably something I'd remove on a future order. Delicious food, excellent service-- five stars all around! read more

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What a great restaurant in a beautiful building at The Union Purdue. I had dinner and breakfast here and the waitstaff is all fairly new and either in training or recently out of training. Everyone is so nice and wants to make the experience perfect! read more

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8Eleven Modern Bistro delivered an incredible dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was absolutely perfect--upscale yet comfortable, with a vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the night. We started with drinks, and both were spot on. The 8Eleven Signature Old Fashion was smooth and well-balanced, and the Tamarind Mule had a unique twist that made it really stand out. For the main course, the 28oz Tomahawk Ribeye was the star of the show--perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and definitely something to come back for. The braised beef was just as impressive--tender, rich, and done right. Even the asparagus was cooked to perfection, which really shows the level of care that goes into every plate. Our waitress was delightful--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Between the amazing food, great drinks, and top-notch service, this place truly stands out. We will definitely be back. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - 8Eleven Signature & Spiced Tamarind Mule - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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incredible dining experience again! as usual food and service were awesome, knowledgeable server accommodated food allergies and was good at offering pairing suggestions. wish they would have more bread to go with the goat cheese brûlée, which is amazing. pork chop that does not fit on the plate, salmon, the scallops and the filet were all cooked just right.. if you are in the West Lafayette area and are looking for a good dining experience and are ok with spending a bit, this is your place! read more

What a phenomenal, beautiful and fabulous restaurant inside Union Club hotel located on the Purdue University campus. Eat here for breakfast, lunch and dinner as I stayed here for 3 days with my son. Love the decor and vibe, plus the service and hospitality was top notch! read more

Glad to see a place for fine dining on campus! Really wanted to like this place, but the food left a lot to be desired. The crab croquettes were really good, but sadly this is where the good ends. The braised beef was tender but needed more seasoning/braising, and the accompanying carrots were undercooked. The spicy shrimp pasta was not spicy at all and void of any flavor for that matter. The roasted wild mushrooms were absolutely the worst - oddly and insanely bitter. Had to send this one back. The chocolate bread pudding was way too dry, far from a bread pudding but more like a brownie. Service was alright. Pleasant but not very warm. read more

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Ate here for a dinner and a breakfast. I had the braised beef- very similar to boeuf bourguignon, food was great, good portion size- large but not giant. Wine was good- especially on Monday when it's half priced bottles. Breakfast was good- fast, decent price and great flavor. Service was attentive and good. The dining room was a little cold, but atmosphere was great even tho very busy. Wasn't loud or distracting. read more

We made a reservation at 8eleven Bistro for my wife and our four children after attending Sunday mass. All of us were dressed in our church attire and arrived on time for our scheduled reservation. Unfortunately, the reception we received was unwelcoming--the host's comments and tone made us feel judged based solely on our appearance. It was an uncomfortable start to what should have been a simple family meal. Our waiter, by contrast, was wonderful--kind, attentive, and genuinely professional. The food was also very good, and we appreciated the quality of the dishes. However, the overall experience was overshadowed by the attitude at the front desk, which set a tone that made us feel our presence wasn't valued. It's disheartening to feel out of place somewhere you've made a reservation and planned to enjoy with your family. Sadly, despite the good food and great table service, I couldn't fully enjoy the meal because of how we were treated upon arrival. read more

Came here the 2nd time for my graduation dinner, and it was amazing like before (I'd say even better than the first time). The appetizers were amazing and so flavorful. I love the plating on the dishes. Entrees and desserts were also amazing. All of this in a college town? The ambiance is nice and I like the more upscale low light feel. The service was great and waiters were attentive and kind. read more

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Stayed at the Union Hotel for Recruiting event. Was seated quickly in this elevated and modern restaurant with a large party. Food and wine was wonderful, would come back again due to proximity to campus, hotel and ambiance. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Appetizer - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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I got the French onion soup and salmon. The soup was very good (and very hot slightly burned my mouth) with the cheese and onions. It had the perfect amount for savoriness. The salmon was also very good. Very crispy crust and tender. Wasn't a personal fan of the lentils, but still ate it. Service was probably the best thing about the restaurant. They were very nice, friendly, and set up the utensils for the dish that was ordered. The soup was $13 and the salmon was $32. Definitely a steep price, was it worth the cost definitely not. But the food was still very good. I would select the is place if you want to celebrate with a fancy meal. 7.0/10 read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - French onion - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Nice restaurant and decor. Great location at edge of Purdue U. I have had their spicy shrimp pasta and their tuna salad. Both were very good. My son had the smoked salmon blt and liked it very much. The fries are excellent. Server was polite, attentive even when busy with many tables. Food came within 10 to 15 minutes of ordering. It's a pricier restaurant but it is fairly priced for quality, flavor, ambience, service, quantity, and location. read more

This was a must on my recent trip to West Lafayette. It was tough to get a reservation during Family weekend but I lucked out after regularly checking Open Table. I originally assumed the name made reference to the address but it actually pays homage to Purdue alum Neil Armstrong and Gemini 8 and Apple 11. The interior is very classy with warm dark tones. Our server was very professional The menu boasts regional and seasonal ingredients. My dining companion, and I both had the Steak Frites cooked medium rare, and it was served as ordered. I started with the wedge salad and I am still thinking about the thick slice of bacon that topped it off. Coming from Miami I was surprised that my dining companion ordered the Keylime pie for dessert. He claimed to be a key lime pie connoisseur, and he said this one did not disappoint with the marshmallow topping. We both had the 8Eleven signature Old Fashion with vanilla syrup and black walnut bitters, it will be the standard by which I rate all future Old Fashions. When in West Lafayette a meal .. or meals.. at 8Eleven is read more

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West Lafayette has this gem located in the Union Club Hotel at Purdue University. Came out here for my graduation, and this was the perfect place to attend, with historical meaning behind it. It's named after NASA's most popular aerospace programs Apollo 11 and Gemini 8. Command Pilot Neil Armstrong apart of this, is a Purdue alumnus which makes this restaurant epic. The food is just so delicious, and absolutely made to perfection. They take a while to prepare food, but it is so worth it the food literally melts in your mouth. I ordered the salmon and spinach, which I substituted for the lentils and onions. They give you very good portions to save room for there amazing dessert. Further, I did enjoy my scrumptious Key Lime Pie. The best I had thus far. You definitely have to try it, no disappointments! The service was good I forgot his name but he was very easy going. He recommended the salmon and I'm happy I decided to go that route. He was very amicable too! The ambiance is just right! They have the boiler bar and a very nice hotel in close proximity. Very nice upscale, with nice decor. They have a table right in front of the kitchen, that is very unique I was intrigued. It is dark in here which gives it a romantic vibe, but still good for many occasions. They have valet right in front of the Union Club Hotel, and it's free for up to two hours. They have good customer service as well and are very friendly! Overall, I would love to come back here when visiting West Lafayette. It's a perfect location with much to do and many eateries. It's downtown with lovely views. read more

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This was the greatest city slicker destination in the area, out of this world ingredients, quality, presentation, menu variety, and experience showcasing the best of the dull cornfield filled flat Midwest. My four friends and I started off five years ago for brunch here. It was fantastic! Sure the prices were shocking for a small college town, they'll have to issue serious discounts during the next economic crash, but I am sure those Purdue professors, rich parents, and sport's fanatics hardly notice. Then a year later my siblings and I dropped in for my birthday. Noticed a shift towards the shady, obnoxiously high jump to costs across items, can someone explain how a wagyu burger served here is even more expensive than East End Grill's wagyu burger, how do fries cost six dollars? This crowns 8Eleven the prince of price gouging, not a crown any business wants! A burger here is five bucks more than Fleming's Prime Steakhouse burger, most exquisite and posh place I've ever visited. The rewards program doesn't really work here after signing up five years ago, just the random emails on their wine tasting nights. Despite the lovely indulgent atmosphere and easy escaping the farm aura at every turn, wow that bourbon tastin room is amazing! I still have to uncheck the stars on my review due to the multitude of negatives I've heard from friends pointing to the now overrated and silly prices experiences here. Seems obvious that 8Eleven has fallen alongside other local landfills, Greyhouse Coffee, The Lobby, and Bru Burger, who manipulate and take advantage of consumers via high prices and low results. I hope they can get their act back together because all the right pieces are here to put this bistro back on top. I do like Leaps Coffee for its decent value and quality. But there are many better options like Sacred Grounds, The Eleventh House, and Wonderlust. Thankfully McGraws Steakhouse, Bistro 501, Town & Gown Bistro, and Mountain Jacks showcase fantastic menus, top tier food quality, and especially for T&G Bistro promote some ideals in budget friendly pricing. read more

Soooo delicious! Service was friendly, and definitely one of the nicer dining spots on campus read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Bread Pudding French Toast - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

This place not for brunch probably. Our Avocado toasts were avocado skinny and on top had rancid seeds, really rancid. Coffee there nothing to admire but how it is handled: spilled on plate, plate was replaced but not with new one but with the same one just shaking it up (was still wet), espresso was served in a big cappuccino mug with signs of spill coffee all around this big mug and even on cup handle. This place is definitely not about coffee. read more

We had breakfast here today and Rafael gave us excellent service! His studies here end soon. He brought us refills without asking and took great care of us. read more

This is located in the Marriott hotel on the Purdue university campus. The atmosphere is like a steakhouse but somehow it also felt like you were in a study or a library in someone's home. The service was awesome and the food was great. We had the beet and arugula salad, the beets were delicious. Then we had the scallops and steak. Both were cooked to perfection. A great place to try if you are in the area. I'm read more

Upscale restaurant in the heart of Purdue University. The food is a little pricey but the service and taste makes up for it. Our waitress was really nice and guided us through the menu since it was our first time there. We got the steak frites, braised beef, salmon, and spicy shrimp pasta. The braised beef definitely stole the show! It was so tender and flavorful. The steak frites were also very flavorful but we ordered medium-well and it was a little closer to well done. The spicy shrimp pasta was good but wasn't really spicy. It was kind of dark in the restaurant but I guess that's standard for nice places. Overall a really good place if you're looking for a fancy meal! read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Bistro Steak Frites, Spicy Shrimp Pasta, Ora King Salmon, Braised Beef - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Oysters . They don't clean them well or shuck them properly. For a "fine" dining experience....maybe clean the oyster... I had dark black "sand/dirt" after touching one. My cloth napkin was so dirty from wiping my fingers from picking up an oyster. Then the oyster needed to be cut off from adductor shell. Ugh No natural brine left. This has happened every time I have dined here this past year. Not worth the money if they don't do it right. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Bistro Steak Frites 3/5 Asked for Medium rare, got medium well. - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Stopped in for a business lunch and had the Burger. Absolutely fantastic. Apparently they have their own farm and the wagyu beef comes from there. If you're in the neighborhood you ah e to try it. The daytime bartender is a rock star. She's taken care of me several times and the service is always spot on. I'm sorry I do t remember her name. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - The Brush-Creek Ranch Burger - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

First time trying this newish spot in town. Placed an order online for pick-up. The place was bustling on a Saturday night. Loved the ambience - not too noisy, mood lighting, decor is gorgeous! The bar and restaurant area are separate. There is also a place to to grab coffee/snacks if that's all you're in the mood for. We tried the following from their dinner menu: 1) Burrata Cheese with apricot mostarda, truffle honey, marcona almond, grilled rustic bread. The combination of the cheese + apricot is delicious! 2) Shoestring fries 3) Wild Mushroom Bolognese - I really enjoyed this dish. Not usually one to go for pasta, but this was definitely worth it. Very flavourful. 4) Mille feuille - very tasty. The pastry was a little drier than what I'm used to, but I'd still recommend it. Portions are good. We shared the above between two people. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there aren't a lot (if at all any) vegetarian or vegan options on the menu, except for some salad and side items. read more

We were a little skeptic being that this is on the student center at Purdue, but the culinary staff was amazing. We had a large party of about 10 with no food unturned. The food was amazing, drinks were amazing, wine list was awesome. The food came and when they were able to accommodate with the 24 hour notice. We made reservations which I highly recommend especially if it it's a busy busy weekend. This is in the student center at Purdue and it is amazing and worth a try. Overall, the bistro was eye-opening, amazing, and a culinary delight for us. I recommend recommend this place for anyone who's visiting Purdue area. read more

This is your typical fancy breakfast - expensive and little food portions but it was very great, loved the decor, service was great, and it is really nice it's attached to the hotel & Purdue campus student Union. They do take care of your parking if you park in the garage across the street so bring your ticket! My husband said it was the best bacon he's ever had but it was 1 slice for $6, which was the only downside & they were out of oysters! read more

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Was okay, but there are better places in Lafayette/West Lafayette for the price. I can't complain about the food, service, or atmosphere. I just wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

Chic place! The food was very good! I ordered the room service for one night that included the Wagu Burger and bread pudding. I had breakfast in the sit down restaurant area and ordered the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with a ginger sunrise juice. Lovely wait staff and ambiance. read more

8Eleven Modern Bistro - Chocolate Bread Pudding Brush Creek Ranch Wagyu Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Really fantastic modern French Bistro inspired place right in Purdue Memorial Union. Came here for a Purdue graduation and so glad we did. Place is super swank and great service from our waitress Stephanie K too. Great drink menu, I had one of the old fashions, the signature, and it was tasty. We started with Crab Croquettes, delish with just the right doneness and crunch and dripped with a tasty sauce. I had the diver scallops which Stephenie recommended I have over the Bucatini pasta, and this was a good call. Sides of fries and cream spinach, were both great but the spinach was super delish. Food, decor and service all great. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I came in tonight for another meal. I ordered the $50 Ribeye and it simply sucked. It was lacking in total seasoning. I should have taken a picture. Texas Road House has better ribeyes. Mountain Jacks gives you a 4-course ribeye meal for a better price. My husband had the chicken. That was good. I really liked the Brussels sprouts and caesar salad. Oh yeah that was very good. I'll be back again for the best key lime pie. read more

As I begin this, I want to first state, the service was wonderful. We had excellent servers and the staff was so friendly. The reason I'm giving this 1-star was because my wife and I just paid for steaks that were tiny, had little to no seasoning and the side was nothing more than French fries we could have had at Triple X or McDonald's for a dollar. I was so embarrassed for them that I didn't even say anything. It was just bad. The bill came to almost $150, but this was a $30 meal at most. I hope no one else orders the Steak Frit. read more

Visited this restaurant during a stay at the hotel where it's located and was stunned by the food and service. Our server Matt was super knowledgeable and friendly and so were back servers and hostess. Price point is on the higher side but pretty on point for the quality. I've learned that a Seasonal/changing menu is often a great sign food quality-wise and this place nailed it. I'm still kinda thinking of the fall salad we shared. Great location and vibe too. For sure a special occasion place but we will be back! read more

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The food was good, the service was exceptional, and the free parking near the restaurant was a big plus. It was a great location near the Purdue campus. Also, it was one of the better meals we've had in west Lafayette. read more

Best. Valentines. Ever. 8eleven for valentines dinner is the move! We were surprised with the 4 course tasting menu, they should have advertised this! I spent all week studying the regular menu to be wonderfully surprised by this special menu. My fiancé and I got to choose each of our 4 courses and they were all fab, here is how they went: Course 1: oysters & bruschetta Oysters were smaller than I hoped, but the vinegar sauce made up for it. I loved the burrata cheese on the bruschetta. The Prosecco paired perfectly. Taking note of the name so I can order it more often! Course 2: beet salad & lobster bisque WOW. We loved both of these options. The bisque has such a great flavor without being too rich. The beet salad was light and fresh. The Sauv Blanc was so smooth and paired perfectly with both of these. Course 3: Filet & Lamb Chops We fought over both of these, neither of us could decide which we liked more. The filet was served Oscar style with huge crab lumbs and hollandaise sauce. Literally melt in your mouth!! The lamb chops had the best glave it was sweet and tangy and added the perfect touch to the chops. We had pinot noir with these and it was wonderful! Course 4: mocha torte & profiteroles Sweeeeeet heavens!! The mocha was rich and creamy in all the right ways and the profiteroles were ice cream puffs of deliciousness. As for the wine pairings, the olivares is definitely an acquired taste. It was a little too strong for my liking. However, the carajillo was like an amazing liquor iced coffee! Overall: we had sooo much fun with this special menu. We loved the wine pairings and courses. The only wish I had was more of a description for the wines and more substance to my oysters. We can't wait to come back to try more menu options! read more

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Okay. This is my favorite place in all of Lafayette. Really high quality, delicious food. And the Ambiance is wonderful. Things I love: the baked oysters, the tuna tartar, all of their mocktails, their scallops were delicious, wedge salad is wonderful, literally everything on the menu. I loved the chicken dish as well. Can't recommend enough! read more