Nailed it! Dinner at the Lawrence was excellent! It's a beautifully new built barn, very modern and comfortable. There are a few TVs around but it does not give sports bar vibes. Our service was excellent. We started with the meatballs and cocktails before moving to entrees. I couldn't make up my mind and got no help from our server who reassured me that all of the dishes are really good. My friend and I both had beef and noodles. It does have a tiny bit of spice, but I wouldn't call it hot or even mild. It was the perfect yakisoba dish and transported me back to the yakisoba shack I stopped at in Japan. My friend who also ordered the beef and noodles had a tough time with the spice because any little bit seems to bother her, so just beware if you're sensitive to heat/spice. My other friend loved her steak frites. The margarita was perfect! Not too sweet or tart and I loved the tajine on the rim. The others loved their cocktails too. We opted to skip desserts as we had brought desserts for each other, but I have no doubt their desserts are delicious. The Lawrence really nailed it for us. A great spot to catch up with friends and rave about delicious food and drinks. read more

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First, Sullivan did an amazing job answering our questions and keeping up with our drinks. The food was very good. Sullivan suggested the short rib grilled cheese: he was correct. It was great! The rolls came with hot honey butter. Yummy! Honey is from an urban provider in NYC. The desserts were equally good. Keep in mind, they are brand new. The kitchen was slow but the atmosphere made the welcoming environment make up for the kitchen timing issue. (Plus, we had no where to be exactly!) Mr. Picky and I both are looking forward to eating there again. read more

The vibes were good, our service was great, and my food was amazing!! We made a reservation weeks in advance and were a little disappointed to be seated in the bar. After contemplating for a minute whether it was worth asking to move, my husband did kindly ask if we could sit in the dining room and they moved us no problem. We started with the sweet potato rolls. I thought they were good and the butter with honey was delicious! My husband thought they were so-so. I ordered the filet and it was the best I've ever had in town (better than boiler house prime!!). That demi glaze was SO good!The mashed potatoes were also incredible. My husband ordered the salmon and he thought it was good. Not worth writing home about, but it was good. We did glance at the dessert menu, but nothing really caught our eye. My one major negative about this place is that they don't have fountain drinks... cans of pop only. read more

Easily the best restaurant in West Lafayette. They have a lovely selection of drinks, the food is top-notch, and the ambiance is fabulous! read more

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Meh. It looked clean. Nobody really went above and beyond as far as service. I don't think the people have their tables straight yet because there were multiple times a food/drink runner tried to bring us something we didn't order. I ordered ribs. They were fall off the bone, but the glaze on them was so nasty I couldn't eat them. My friends let me try their meals. Gnocchi was gooey. Not sure if it's supposed to be, but I didn't like it. Steak frites were good. Good fries and aioli. The crab fritters were amazing though. So delicious and cooked perfectly. The rolls with butter were very underwhelming, the butter was pretty, but that's all. Mind you, you have to buy the rolls. Not complimentary. Crème brûlée was good, but nothing special. Over all, pretty underwhelming. I was expecting it to be much better. My friends and I kept saying "well, it IS a barn" read more

For a first visit not even quite a full week after opening we were quite impressed! Great atmoshphere of a relocated turn-of-century barn from the Beck's farm. This was a GREAT IDEA and tells a great Indiana story. Food and drinks were great -- baked goat cheese was amazing as we're the brussel sprouts! I'm a bit of a rib and sprout snob (ok goat cheese too) and nothing disappointed. I would like to know about the prep on the ribs out of curiosity... We will be back for sure and sit at the bar when able. I reserved a high-top but we chose the bar as that's how we roll. I sent 2 msgs earlier in the week about reserving bar seats, but it was a first week and I get it. read more

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Very cute new restaurant in the Purdue area -- the renovated barn turned restaurant is a great vibe. Food is on the pricey end but there are more affordable options! The short rib grilled cheese oily but SO delicious, definitely would get again. The crab cakes were crispy! The steak was juicy! I loved the fries quality. Not pictured but the dessert potions are HUGE so def shared/take home leftovers! Servers were so kind! read more

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Exquisite reformed barnyard turned posh farmers market paradise obscured with the all time below average food, us five guys dropped in for a dual birthday celebration. Can happy say the desserts, cheesecake, creme brulee, and ice cream brownie thing, fantastic! Drinks, also near perfect! Desserts were hilariously tiny especially for the prices, an odd penny pinching pout for a city loaded up on excellent options like McGraws, Mountain Jacks, Red Seven, Black Sparrow, and Boomerangs yet these new campus food digs are addicted to a harsh diet! I don't get it. Why is the slice of cheesecake well less than half the size of a Buffalo Wild Wings cheesecake which costs half? This Cunningham restaurant group certainly is cunning. Dress everyone in black, hire the best Purdue freshman, and decorate the aura in bold rich dark academia to hide the massive cost cutting and sloppy chef skills. Now yes, here's the real issues. My scallops were cooked well, the only dish of our five to be fixed right. But look at that plate! A tiny great depression amount of food thrown together to get Gordon Ramsay swearing. The ribs and New York strip, far less, nothing special or at all worth the costs, Cheddars does both better. But the smash burger, oh my precious spice wars, were the lost here? The worst burger I've ever had, from the very birthday boy's lips, quoted to me yet again last night as we mused on The Lawrence. I didn't know a burger could be made wrong, literally some of the easiest tastiest ingredients to put together. Yet there it was, neither of the burgers were finished. I suppose others may have better experiences or low standards than us because I hope this place cleans up their barnyard. read more

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We were seated outside when it was breezy and had a nice experience. The staff was very friendly. The food is amazing. I got an old fashion and pork chops. Friends got lemonade and salmon and cosmo with the chicken. Both were pleased with their food but they said my pork chops kicked ass. We started off with the sweet potato rolls which were fluffy like biscuits and the goat cheese. Can't go wrong with either one. read more

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We heard about this new restaurant on social media and we wanted to try it out. It is located on the west side of Purdue's campus near the airport. We look advantage of their lunch menu and it didn't disappoint. For appetizers, we shared the crab fritters and sweet potato rolls. For the main, one had a salad, another did a lunch pairing, a wrap and a sandwich. All delish! For dessert, we had the chocolate torte which was rich and great for anyone who is gluten free. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. It is set in an old barn which was warm and inviting. There is a small parking lot but there is street parking nearby. Will definitely be back! read more

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You gotta check out this lunch & dinner spot if you're in Purdue campus. New restaurant that has incredible culinary food offerings - and a lot of vegetarian choices too. I especially enjoyed the hot honey & sweet potato Parker house rolls, and mushroom gnocchi. read more

I'm glad we popped in, regardless of a few of discouraging reviews. This is a spot for more refined tastebuds. Prices are very reasonable and service was exceptional. Absolutely love the setup. We typically gravitate towards the bar and it had an elegant feel to it. We visit Lafayette once every six months and this is now our new spot. Bonus it is part of the Cunningham group! read more

We stopped by a few days before Valentines Day without a reservation. They were fully booked but accommodated us at the bar. This place is certainly beautiful inside and we found ourselves looking up at the barn ceilings a few times in awe of the size of the place. One day, I would like to see the rest of the massive building! Bar service was a bit slow/chaotic but given they had only been open about 10 days, totally understandable. The bar staff was incredibly friendly and when I did not like the drink I ordered, Cat happily made another without complaint. She was an absolute star! I ordered the Pineapple Daiquiri but it was so sour I couldn't drink it. No pineapple in this drink only pineapple rum lime juice and simple syrup. It needs rebalanced. The Pear 58 however was tasty. My husband's Old Fashioned was on point. Our Baked Goat Cheese appetizer was good. Topped with balsamic vinegar glaze AND meyer lemon made it, again, pretty sour. I found that I was picking around the condiments to get to the sweet onions and savory cheese though. Maybe my tastebuds were still recovering from the daiquiri? Nevertheless, we finished it as it was good. I ordered the Scallops for my main and my husband ordered the strip steak. The steak was cooked and seasoned well. The chard and potatoes were very tasty. My scallops were cooked perfectly, but at $36 for 3 scallops, I wouldn't order them again. The puréed carrot & horseradish was something new and I enjoyed that combination. However, the soy sauce dressing on the chard/roasted cauliflower was way too overpowering. The chocolate tart & ice cream rounded out our experience and soothed our palates from the rollercoaster of flavors. Overall we enjoyed our first experience at The Lawrence and plan to return after they have had time to settle in. read more

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Came back for another smash burger, omg so good. Shout out to Emma, our server. She's lovely. My friend didn't like her chicken (not the chicken's fault), and Emma comped her a dessert. So sweet! Thanks Emma! Also, our group ordered a variety of dinners and the pork chop was the clear winner. (Second only to the smash burger) The restaurant was packed on a random Tuesday night, so I'll reiterate: there is not enough parking. Plan on arriving early or parking in the street. read more

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Great new spot in WL near the airport. Parking is very limited, she's fancy but not really priced that way..... been twice now and service was great both times in the dining room AND tonight at the bar (thanks Thomas and Walter)! Apps: we've had the crab fritter (disappointed, doesn't seem fresh and can't taste crab), chilled shrimp were good (one wasn't cleaned and no horseradish or cocktail sauce), the harrissa meatballs honestly were a big let down you get like 6 but they were dry and kinda reminded me of pet kibble (they offered to take them off our bill since we only ate one which i didn't feel was necessary as Im the one that wanted to try something new and assumed that risk), the baked goat cheese was . Mains: the chicken is a bone in/skin on Thigh that was great, the pork chop is bone in and also straight . The short rib was great..... but reminded me more of pot roast, super moist and melt in your mouthy but no sticky edges that i love! My wife got a beet salad add grilled shrimp with no dressing/cheese/breadcrumbs which she enjoyed very much! Dessert: table next to us had 3 and i asked them for their fave (they had the olive oil cake, chocolate torte, and galette and like the OOC the best) tried the olive cake and thought it was ok, nice crispy edges of the cake and accoutrement were good. The Oregon cherry ice cream was great ($5), and the creme bruleee is very good. Not impressed with their beer selection. read more

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Ribs were not hot/warm. Service took longer than expected, and the place was only medium busy. May not need to return there for a bit.

First of all, it took almost 2 hours for lunch. Has to be slowest place I've ever been. Place is very impressive but that's where it ends. Brought out water for table and it was warm. Food was just ok plus it was not hot. Brought 4 rolls for a table of 8!! If you're in a hurry try elsewhere. read more

Excellent new restaurant! Great service inside a beautifully restored barn. The sweet potato rolls were good. I'd say maybe the best salmon I've had and my friend loved the pork chop. The olive oil cake was surprisingly delicious. I do recommend and we will be back. read more

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The Lawrence might be one of the best restaurants in the Greater Lafayette area. Wonderful, attentive service from hosts, servers, and management. A beautifully crafted menu of food and drinks, perfectly executed. Unique selections compared to the rest of the scene in Lafayette, with a good range of familiar homestyle dishes (with some twists) and new flavors. The sweet potato Parker house rolls are delicious with the hot honey butter, with the right amount of kick. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and a HUGE portion, paired with a roasted cauliflower that made a cauliflower hater steal multiple bites off her husband's plate. The steak frites was exceptional, with a huge serving of fries, delicious garlic aioli, and a 6oz steak with amazing garlic butter and demi glacé. Both cuts were cooked perfectly to our requests, and everything came out hot and fresh. The cocktails were tasty and strong, we tried three different ones. The Pear 38 was like a pear Martini that had a great tartness to it that complimented the sweetness of the rest of the drink. The Boiler Sling was refreshing and went down way too easy. The Classic Margarita was amazing, and is really just a classic margarita done well. We can't wait to come back for lunch and dinner, this place really might have it all! read more

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By far the star of the meal were the sweat potato rolls, they were excellent. Everything else was lackluster to say the least. We ordered the steak frites medium and it came out closer to rare than medium rare. The salmon we ordered was supposed to be medium as well and it came out well done. To top it all off the burger and fries came out cold and were simply mediocre. read more

Food was great! We loved going and service was great. We had Emma and she made our experience better! Can't wait to go back

This is my second trip to The Lawrence. The first time was lunch, and I was not too impressed with the food, but I only had soup and salad so I thought we'd try it again for dinner. Party of 7. Next to us was a party of 8 and a party of 12 and a party of 4. Our server was responsible for all of these tables which was an immediate concern and proved to be legitimate. Very long delays checking on us. We ordered goat cheese and Brussels with hummus for the table. Everyone loved the goat cheese...definitely the star of the night...an interestingly delicious combination of flavors with a bit of brightness from the citrus. Perfect! Entrees were steak frites, braised beef, a chicken parm type dish, ribs, salmon x2 and the crab cakes. Worst was the crab crakes...deep fried and overly fried with more breading than crab and they were cold. They were sent back and deducted from our bill. Everyone else described their food as mid at best. We really wanted to like it but the food just fell short. We had olive oil cake and creme brûlée for desert. The cake was good but a bit dry. The creme brûlée had a really delicious flavor with an excellent sugar crust but the creme was runny and not firm. We did a little poll and no one was interested in returning unless it was for wine and goat cheese. read more

I attended their soft opening. Wow! That is the best word I can use to describe this place. Walking in....absolutely stunning. The drinks were beautiful and delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food. We had the goat cheese as an appetizer and it was so amazing. Our server recommended it. Our group had three different dishes in every dish was perfection. We will definitely be coming back. It is now my new favorite restaurant in Lafayette. read more

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Great Atmosphere, solid service and good food! I had the Thai influenced shrimp & grits with the sweet potato parker house rolls and it was divine! It is definitely pricy and of course, like all over priced eateries, the portions are skimpy; however, I expected this reality before walking into the restaurant! Looking forward to coming back.... read more

We had a fantastic experience at The Lawrence. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, thoughtful, and attentive. The building is gorgeous inside with lots of fun information and details relating to the restaurant's mission and Indiana's farmhouse history. We were sat inside the main dining area, but there was ample patio space that I'm sure will be in use once the weather warms. The bathrooms were spacious and clean. My group had an array of items, all of which had good portions and were very tasty. The rolls in particular were something we fought over given how delicious they are. My only gripe is that the mocktail selection is minimal and most of the mocktails utilize alternatives to various alcohols (rum alternative, tequila alternative, etc.) rather than having any without. Personally was a little disappointed with that, but not enough to otherwise damper a fantastic new restaurant. Will definitely be back with more friends and family. read more

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Just went for my second time and got the salmon entree, which was cooked to perfection. Morgan was our server and she was one of the best servers we've had in a while. Very knowledgeable about the menu, and will go above and beyond! Nice atmosphere, and fun cocktails (boiler sling especially). read more

Tremendous!! Creative, delicious entrees and appetizers, great service without ever feeling rushed, and a charming atmosphere.