Highest-rated Restaurants in Lafayette, Indiana by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Lafayette, Indiana by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lafayette, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. City Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3844 Grace Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Barbeque, American, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. CoreLife Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Farabee Drive South Ste 100 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, New American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Country Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4254 South St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Bistro 501

- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 501 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Yatagarasu

- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 533 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. South Side Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2108 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Ste C Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Kitami Yakiniku & Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 731 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Korean, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Nom Nom Tacos And Tequila

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 North 3rd St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Jane's Gourmet Deli & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 North 4th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Sushi Don

- Rating: 4.5/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Revolution Barbeque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Barbeque, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sixth Street Dive

- Rating: 4.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 North 6th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Cellar Wine Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Wine Bars, French
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. La Fiesta Burrito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2122 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Las Brazas Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 Teal Road Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Fuel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 South 16th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Scott Street Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1902 Scott St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pubs, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Pickle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 914 Union St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Banh Mi Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1201 South 4th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Budges Drive In

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 North 14th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Farabee Drive South Ste B Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. East End Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1016 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. D&R BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 North Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Caterers, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. North End Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2000 Elmwood Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Mango Loco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1440-3 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. D&R Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Grocery, Specialty Food, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sweet Revolution Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 North 5th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Réveille Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Sacred Grounds

- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 Wabash Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Music Venues, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp