The best restaurants in West Lafayette
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Manhattan Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizza parlor dishing up NY-style pies available by the slice and the pie along with garlic knots and chicken wings.
Manhattan Pizzeria
RestaurantsIsuka Hibachi Express and Sushi
RestaurantsHibachi eatery featuring sushi and hibachi-grilled fare in a Japanese-style setting.
Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi
RestaurantsEl Crucero Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant offering all-you-can-eat options, happy hour, and live music, plus rooftop seating.
El Crucero Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMasa Sake Grill
RestaurantsCasual Japanese restaurant offering hibachi-grilled steak and seafood alongside sushi and a sake bar.
Masa Sake Grill
RestaurantsSushi Boss
RestaurantsModern counter-serve cafe specializing in design-your-own sushi rolls, with a range of simple sides.
Sushi Boss
RestaurantsTegry Bistro
RestaurantsSushi, seafood spot plating rolls and soups, plus bento box options.
Tegry Bistro
RestaurantsThe Original Noble Roman's
RestaurantsCounter-serve pizza chain offering classic pies, sandwiches, pastas & wings, geared for takeout.
The Original Noble Roman's
RestaurantsLincoln Square Pancake House
RestaurantsCheery diner with a menu of hefty pancakes with various toppings, omelets & sandwiches.
Lincoln Square Pancake House
RestaurantsDelicia
RestaurantsThis week, Delicia turns the culinary traditions of the Americas, the Caribbean, and Spain into vibrant plates and cocktails you actually…
Delicia
RestaurantsMcGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House
RestaurantsMcGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House nails the vibe with Wabash river views, Angus-certified prime rib with a rosemary garlic crust, and…
McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House
RestaurantsAle Emporium
RestaurantsAle Emporium is the family-run sports pub locals swear by, home of Honest Pizza and those World Famous Hermanaki Wings since 1982. Grab a…
Ale Emporium
RestaurantsRipple & Company
RestaurantsWhen you need something more exciting than another sad desk lunch, Ripple & Company delivers with house-smoked meats, crisp salads and…
Ripple & Company
RestaurantsGarrett's Smokehouse Barbeque
RestaurantsVeteran-owned Garrett's Smokehouse Barbeque has over 15 years of dialing in ribs and sandwiches that taste like smoke, plus turkey ribs,…
Garrett's Smokehouse Barbeque
RestaurantsTwisted Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering chicken wings and tenders with a variety of flavors.
Twisted Wings
RestaurantsBocca
RestaurantsCozy, casual restaurant featuring modern Italian fare alongside cocktails, wine, beer and a speakeasy.
Bocca
RestaurantsMaru Sushi
RestaurantsHappening eatery serving up sushi & other traditional Japanese staples in a minuscule space.
Maru Sushi
RestaurantsOne World Market - Indy
RestaurantsBustling sushi parlor selling staple dishes, fresh seafood, other Japanese dishes and grocery items.
One World Market - Indy
RestaurantsRolling Bowl
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up classic dishes from China such as spicy chicken, rice bowls and more.
Rolling Bowl
RestaurantsRedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail
RestaurantsFunky, chic setting for a diverse array of American dishes with a modern twist, plus a full bar.
RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail
RestaurantsOhana Eats
RestaurantsTrendy place offering create-your-own poke bowls with a variety of toppings, plus mochi donuts.
Ohana Eats
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsGarden Table
RestaurantsChic farm-to-table specialist serving inventive New American fare plus fresh pressed juices.
Garden Table
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsNorthside Kitchenette
RestaurantsLaid-back American cafe serving breakfast, lunch & desserts in stylish quarters with a patio.
Northside Kitchenette
RestaurantsProvision
RestaurantsHigh-end pick for imaginative New American dishes & a big wine list in industrial-chic surrounds.
Provision
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsBRU Burger Bar Lafayette
RestaurantsLively restaurant for burgers ranging from classic beef to bison, plus sandwiches. Other options include a black-bean version and a lamb…
BRU Burger Bar Lafayette
RestaurantsWestside Diner
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up omelets and other comfort foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Westside Diner
RestaurantsMornings Breakfast & Brunch
RestaurantsBreakfast and brunch spot known for its pancakes and omelets, along with Belgian waffles.
Mornings Breakfast & Brunch
RestaurantsLa Bamba Mexican Restaurant Lafayette
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering burritos, tortas & other Mexican eats in colorful environs.
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant Lafayette
RestaurantsPizza Uncommon
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for New York-style pies including vegan and gluten-free options, plus gelato.
Pizza Uncommon
RestaurantsMonical's Pizza of West Lafayette
RestaurantsCasual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.
Monical's Pizza of West Lafayette
RestaurantsBistro 501
RestaurantsAiry, upmarket bistro serves French-influenced seasonal fare with a romantic vibe come night.
Bistro 501
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsNine Irish Brothers Lafayette
RestaurantsTraditional pub offering Irish & American comfort grub, draft brews & cocktails in a lively setting.
Nine Irish Brothers Lafayette
RestaurantsFire by the Monon
RestaurantsImaginative pub grub & craft brews on tap served in a warm, laid-back tavern with patio tables.
Fire by the Monon
RestaurantsMama Carolla's
RestaurantsUpscale Italian restaurant in a 1920s Mediterranean-style villa offering a full bar & a garden.
Mama Carolla's
RestaurantsChristos West Lafayette
RestaurantsInternational comfort foods & breakfast make up the big menu at this casual eatery with beer & wine.
Christos West Lafayette
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsKitami Yakiniku & Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese eatery specializing in high-grade sushi and grilled meat dishes such as yakiniku.
Kitami Yakiniku & Sushi
RestaurantsNine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette
RestaurantsTraditional pub offering Irish & American comfort grub, draft brews & cocktails in a lively setting.
Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette
RestaurantsHeisei Lafayette
RestaurantsSushi rolls, Japanese specialty combo plates & sake served in a strip-mall storefront with takeout.
Heisei Lafayette
RestaurantsKing Ribs BBQ
RestaurantsModest eatery with counter service & a drive-thru window offering homestyle BBQ plates & sides.
King Ribs BBQ
Restaurants8Eleven Modern Bistro
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant offering multi-cuisine classics from locally sourced ingredients.
8Eleven Modern Bistro
RestaurantsThe Flatiron @ The Point on Penn
RestaurantsRelaxed venue serving American staples like steak and lobster bisque, plus cocktails.
The Flatiron @ The Point on Penn
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsCalifornia Burger
RestaurantsStraightforward spot for burgers made to order (also salad options), as well as fries, milkshakes and ice cream.
California Burger
RestaurantsThe Black Sparrow
RestaurantsStylish pub with eclectic decor, craft cocktails & a menu with innovative versions of bar favorites.
The Black Sparrow
RestaurantsR&R Extreme Wings Bar and Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant serving fried chicken wings and sauces alongside cocktails, beer, wine and spirits.
R&R Extreme Wings Bar and Grill
RestaurantsTown & Gown Bistro
RestaurantsUnfussy restaurant with a patio, offering classic American eats, plus a full bar serving draft beer.
Town & Gown Bistro
RestaurantsBanh Mi Eatery
RestaurantsSandwiches and milk-based bubble teas served at a casual, compact cafe with polite, friendly service and a clean interior.
Banh Mi Eatery
RestaurantsNom Nom Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsModern Mexican cuisine is paired with a lively cantina vibe at this casual restaurant.
Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsWalt's Pub & Grill
RestaurantsCozy chain of restaurants and bars featuring American grub, cocktails and a beer selection.
Walt's Pub & Grill
RestaurantsStrings Ramen Shop West Lafayette
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant offering Japanese ramen dishes, with vegan and vegetarian options, plus beer.
Strings Ramen Shop West Lafayette
RestaurantsDos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsPurdue-themed eatery offering traditional Mexican staples such as burritos and enchiladas.
Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCapri Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsClassy, long-running restaurant featuring Italian cuisine & wine plus a greenery-laden patio.
Capri Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Real
RestaurantsA Vietnamese, Thai & Laotian menu with lunch specials & happy hour in a room with high ceilings.
Pho Real
RestaurantsChaparritos
RestaurantsInformal storefront offering tacos and other standards of Mexican cuisine, plus beer options.
Chaparritos
RestaurantsNoodles & I
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery for Asian staples like fried noodles, pho and ramen served in a cozy, informal setup. Friendly staff.
Noodles & I
RestaurantsKatana Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsSushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese standards round out the menu at this relaxed, strip-mall eatery.
Katana Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsEast End Grill
RestaurantsBar & grill serving New American fare, craft beers & whiskey in an industrial-chic space.
East End Grill
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsHanna’s Banh Mi bakery and Cafe
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving comfort food such as banh mi sandwiches, mochi donuts, and pho.
Hanna’s Banh Mi bakery and Cafe
RestaurantsYamato Steak House of Japan
RestaurantsSushi and other Japanese fare such as fried rice, miso soup, and hibachi meals served in a casual setting.
Yamato Steak House of Japan
RestaurantsGreen Leaf Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery offering pho, salads, noodles & rice dishes, plus numerous bubble teas.
Green Leaf Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsWalt's Other Pub
RestaurantsCasual hangout serving bar bites & cocktails in an ample space with outdoor seating.
Walt's Other Pub
RestaurantsAJ's - Burgers · Beef · Beer
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot with late-night hours offering Chicago-style hot dogs, beef sandwiches & burgers.
AJ's - Burgers · Beef · Beer
RestaurantsThe District Tap
RestaurantsRustic, stylish spot with garage-door windows, games & a patio for local beer, pub plates & music.
The District Tap
RestaurantsBruno's Pizza
RestaurantsAmerican, Italian & some German dishes, plus a full bar, in a Swiss chalet-type setting.
Bruno's Pizza
RestaurantsPho Saigon
RestaurantsEasygoing locale dishing out Vietnamese congee, pho, rice plates & hot pots, plus veggie mains.
Pho Saigon
RestaurantsMt.Fuji Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsComfortable eatery offering classic Japanese options such as sushi and noodles, plus hibachi meals, tempura, etc.
Mt.Fuji Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsCheckered Flag Tavern
RestaurantsChill, old-school haunt with a racing theme offering bar food & steaks, with live music & a patio.
Checkered Flag Tavern
RestaurantsDigby's Pub and Patio
RestaurantsInformal tavern offering handcrafted cocktails & burgers in a modern space with an outdoor patio.
Digby's Pub and Patio
RestaurantsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsThe Bryant | Food and Drink Co.
RestaurantsCasual spot known for creative cocktails, specialty milkshakes, and comfort food like macadamia-crusted chicken.
The Bryant | Food and Drink Co.
RestaurantsWings Etc.
RestaurantsRelaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
Wings Etc.
Restaurants317 Burger
RestaurantsCool American eatery with outdoor seating offering innovative burgers, poutine & craft brews.
317 Burger
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsSpicy fried chicken (with mild to reaper heat levels) offered via a casual chain.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsLate Harvest Kitchen
RestaurantsStately space with mod decor & roomy courtyard for upscale seasonal American food & craft cocktails.
Late Harvest Kitchen
RestaurantsFiesta Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLow-key counter-serve joint dishing up hearty Mexican & Tex-Mex standards, plus housemade tortillas.
Fiesta Mexican Grill
RestaurantsNoodles and Company
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
Noodles and Company
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsBoiler Up Bar
RestaurantsCosy bar offers farm-to-table cocktails, plus a selection of bourbons and whiskeys, amid refined surroundings.
Boiler Up Bar
Restaurants317 BBQ
RestaurantsWood-fired eatery for Texas-style BBQ like brisket and pulled pork, plus beer, whiskey and bourbon drinks.
317 BBQ
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