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    Buttery Shelf Eatery

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken and Dumplings
    Stephanie D.

    What an absolute hidden gem. It's a little hard to catch them during their limited business hours but when you make it, it's so worth it. Everything is donation based and the food is just phenomenal. With such a wholesome staff, i left feeling like I should hug everyone there. The food was better than my grandmas.. just don't tell my grandma.

    Clam chowder soup. Creamy and delicious.
    Kat B.

    Lafayette's best-kept lunch secret. This place offers an incredible deal for lunch. The soup, salad and sandwich sample is hearty, filling and delicious for only $9. Service is always friendly. Atmosphere is quaint and historic. Only open Fridays and Saturdays at lunch.

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    Lauren R.

    What a true treasure! The atmosphere is amazing. This is a place I would love to take out of town visitors. The owner is so generous, kind and does wonderful things for the community. The eatery is colonial and totally charming. The portions are ridiculously generous and the food is so comforting. Prices are really cheap, but the food is not. Try this place for lunch! Be aware of the limited hours.

    Ben M.

    A real hidden gem. Some of the tastiest food I've had in Lafayette. Great vibe and totally different from our standard sorts of places. We'll be back for sure.

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    Very good food, attentive service and just so charming in a colonial setting. A hidden gem- only wish they had more hours!

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    7 months ago

    Great fresh food. Good price! Good service! Loved the whole lunch experience with unique table settings!

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    What a hidden gem! Food was outstanding!! The entire experience was above and beyond expectations! Can't wait for a return visit!!

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    It's a little hard to catch them during their limited business hours but when you make it, it's so worth it.

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    Boilerhouse Prime - Guests are greeted by a grand 30-seat cocktail and raw bar.

    Boilerhouse Prime

    4.3(36 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    We went on New Years. Clearly they were slammed and had key employees not show up according to the…read moremanager who apologized profusely. We will give it another shot because of that. We were celebrating our anniversary so it was a special night for us. Our waitress was super but stretched thin so she wasn't as attentive as she probably was on another night. This is a very upscale place. Decor and service reflect that. Good old fashioned steakhouse vibe. Oysters Rockafeller were perfect. Bread was fresh and absolutely delicious. He had American Wagyu Ribeye. I had Steak Oscar. Both were cooked appropriately. Maybe slightly under seasoned as we both added salt which is not typical for us. The Old Fashioned was really good and they had a wide selection of wine/beer and a handful of specialty cocktails. Our 2nd round of drinks was comped due to slow service at the bar and dessert was on the house for our anniversary which we really appreciated. We will definitely go back and try other things on the menu. Our steaks were good but I wouldn't say they were worth the price. $110 for his and $80ish for my Oscar. It was a filet with truffled hollandaise sauce and a scant amount of King Crab. They no longer serve King Crab due to the cost. Strange. If we would pay $110 for a steak why wouldn't we pay for King Crab due but that was a minor detail. I wouldn't say have preferred more crab...give me snow crab. The dessert was delightful. Baked Alaska served table side with plenty of rum. Thank you for making us feel valued and special!

    This restaurant has a nice ambiance but there is room for improvement…read more As a heads up, it's definitely on the pricier side. (e.g. the scallop dish had exactly 3 scallops for what you're paying.) Prices on the menu have also gone up since other Yelper pics of the menu. The bread and butter was delicious. There is a lot of it, so I asked to box up the leftover bread and butter. The waiter took it but definitely did not box up the same amount of bread that I left behind. I only received a fraction of what I expected to be boxed up. The butter was flat out discarded. I would have just boxed it up myself had I known that they'd make sure it would go to waste. Not sure what happened to my actual leftover bread. The waiter was telling me all about the desserts and really played up the baked Alaska. It sounded great and I had my heart set on it after hearing all about how awesome it was and then he came back and said they ran out. It would have been more efficient to check up on inventory before talking up the different menu items.

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    The Bryant Food & Drink Company

    4.3(298 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    The Bryant is a solid, mid-to-high tier spot that delivers the look, feel, food, and service…read morequality I usually associate with larger cities. Everything was excellent. The space looks great, it's clean, and the staff is genuinely friendly. Service was very fast, even with multiple large groups in the room. Noise was completely reasonable. If anything, it may feel "a little loud" to someone whose baseline is the quieter side of the Lafayette-area dining scene, but compared to bigger-city restaurants it was fully fine and well within what I'd expect. Overall, The Bryant would fit right in in a market like Oklahoma City, Dallas, New York, or Pittsburgh and wouldn't feel out of place at all. Highly recommended.

    A few locals recommended this restaurant, so I thought I would give it a try while I was passing…read morethrough. Upon entering, I was promptly seated, and the decor and atmosphere are stunning. I thought I was underdressed, but the dress code seems pretty casual. Water was served in a cold milk bottle. I could not decide what to order; everything on the menu looked absolutely delicious. The menu described the items well, and when I asked the wait staff for their preference or any recommendations, she told me five different favorite items that are often ordered, which was nice, but was not what I asked. I finally decided on the strawberry-and-brie cheeseburger. I ordered it medium well with fries. I was really disappointed in the French fries; they tasted old and cold, and when I cut into the hamburger, it was bloody. I sent the burger back, and this time they brought it out well done. The staff argued that it was medium well, with blood coming out of it. And before anybody thinks I'm confusing the strawberry jam on the burger with bloody pink meat, please see the picture. Upon receiving the new burger, which was cooked well done, I found it to be very good. It was tasty and juicy. As I was finishing my meal, a young family came in, and their child was making a lot of noise. A gentleman told them that if the child did not calm down, they would have to go outside. When the family tried to speak with the gentleman further, he continued walking away and did not stop to answer questions. I was not sitting close to this table, and yet I heard the gentleman talking to the young couple. Had I not already received my food and been getting ready to leave, I would have gotten up and gone with the couple in support. I understand setting standards, especially when the restaurant is bustling, but at this point, as a server, I could only observe two other tables in the entire restaurant, and one of them was preparing to leave. If I ever returned to this area, this restaurant would not be one I would return to.

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    Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette - Half order of rhe Irish stew

    Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette

    4.4(613 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Nine Irish Brothers is a little bit of the "olde sod" brought to Indiana, Lafayette in particular…read more We recently attended on St. Patrick's day, with ALL of the faithful. Making friends you never knew with great food even on the busiest day of the year. Great staff. A shout out to Suzi M. who made our night and several others a special evening. Slainte!

    Nine Irish Brothers offers comfort food near the Purdue campus at a good price and it is open…read morelate!!! Finding your way to the restaurant with all the construction in 2025 sucked though, so be aware of that. There were 7 of us, tired and grumpy from the rainy Purdue Game, rolling in at about 9pm, ready to get some real food for dinner. Fortunately, we were seated right away. We got chatting and enjoyed looking around at the fascinating and delightful pub style decor. The history of the restaurant and its owners is on the back of the menu and is a great and heartwarming read. I ordered the regular size portion of corned beef and cabbage with mashed potatoes and a slice of deliciously dense Irish bread. My bf got a pint of cider and Irish stew with a slice of Irish bread. The table also split an order of pub chips and at the end, a slice of Irish Bailey's cheesecake. The cheesecake is a must get!! My bf paid our bill which was about $40, which is a great price for the large quantity of yummy Irish food we enjoyed. I would love to go back here anytime we are in town.

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    Bistro 501

    Bistro 501

    4.2(228 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Bistro 501 consistently delivers a top-tier French dining experience. For dinner, the flavor…read moreprofiles are exceptional; the duck is remarkably tender and rich, while the recommended blue cheese hamburger offers a gourmet twist on a classic, bursting with savory notes. However, a true must-order is their grilled salmon, expertly blackened - a masterclass in texture and seasoning. While admittedly a bit pricey, the overall food quality here is truly top-notch, making it a beloved institution for both locals and discerning tourists seeking authentic French cuisine. The service at Bistro 501 is impeccable and highly attentive, contributing significantly to its stellar reputation. We experienced no wait, and parking was refreshingly easy, a definite plus for any busy evening. It's important to note that this establishment caters to an adult audience, as it does not offer accommodations like highchairs, nor does it typically host young children. The entire experience, from the moment you arrive, reinforces why Bistro 501 remains a cornerstone of the local dining scene. I will be back!

    Made a reservation online for my birthday dinner to finally check out this place. Everything was…read moredelicious. Server was really knowledgeable on the menu and made sure we knew what to expect from each dish. Very allergen friendly place as well. I'd love to come back and check out their brunch sometime soon. My steak was good, but very expensive. The mashed potatoes were a little chunky but that's something I personally prefer anyway.

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