Bistro 501

Bistro 501 Established in 1999 Bistro 501 is an historic downtown restaurant with great atmosphere and food. Reservations are recommended for dinner and for large parties.
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Bistro 501 is located on the corner of 5th and Main Streets in the historic Lahr building in downtown Lafayette, just blocks away from the Tippecanoe County courthouse and the Lafayette Holiday Inn Select. We are also within walking distance of a variety of notable landmarks including Loeb Playhouse and the historic Lafayette Theater. Come enjoy the flavor and style of the French countryside at th

is beautiful downtown bar and restaurant, where summer nights feature sidewalk seating and moonlit conversation, and winter evenings are celebrated fireside. We offer the finest, freshest ingredients on our menu and change our menus seasonally. Bistro 501 is also proud of our large, diverse wine list representing wines from the world over. We offer a full bar, featuring specialty martinis, ports, single malt whiskey, and fine scotch. Please ask the staff about our exclusive wine and spirits club. For reservations, catering and other special events, please contact us at 765-423-4501.

07/25/2026
Blackberry dark chocolate mascarpone layer cake. Who said you need a special occasion for 🎂 cake?!
07/24/2026

Blackberry dark chocolate mascarpone layer cake. Who said you need a special occasion for 🎂 cake?!

Baked oysters peppino topped with Smoking Goose n'duja salame, buttered parmesan herb bread crumb, and fresh lemon ........
07/24/2026

Baked oysters peppino topped with Smoking Goose n'duja salame, buttered parmesan herb bread crumb, and fresh lemon ......and more butter ..... see you soon!

Summer sipping in style ! White peach, raspberry, champagne 🍾 sangria. Weekend feature at Bistro 501!
07/24/2026

Summer sipping in style ! White peach, raspberry, champagne 🍾 sangria. Weekend feature at Bistro 501!

Papa Pat's Summer Borscht. Local beets, fresh cucumber, sour cream & Greek yogurt, fresh dill, served chilled. Refreshi...
07/24/2026

Papa Pat's Summer Borscht. Local beets, fresh cucumber, sour cream & Greek yogurt, fresh dill, served chilled. Refreshing, revitalizing, and ravishing! Lunch only !

Roasted mushroom, spinach, and Tulip Tree Creamery's Milkweed cheese filled crepes, sauce mornay, fresh thyme, crumbled ...
07/23/2026

Roasted mushroom, spinach, and Tulip Tree Creamery's Milkweed cheese filled crepes, sauce mornay, fresh thyme, crumbled goat cheese.

Pesto cavatappi with fresh basil and pomodoriccio tomatoes 🍅
07/23/2026

Pesto cavatappi with fresh basil and pomodoriccio tomatoes 🍅

Maple Leaf Farm's pan seared duck breast, creamy polenta, peach bourbon gastrique, duck fat green beans, peach mango sal...
07/23/2026

Maple Leaf Farm's pan seared duck breast, creamy polenta, peach bourbon gastrique, duck fat green beans, peach mango salsa

Smoked salmon club and caprese panini, now on Bistro 501 lunch menu. See you soon 😊 🥪
07/22/2026

Smoked salmon club and caprese panini, now on Bistro 501 lunch menu. See you soon 😊 🥪

Address

501 Main Street
Lafayette, IN
47901

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Sunday 10:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+17654234501

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