Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Lafayette, Indiana area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Lafayette, Indiana area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Lafayette area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#17. Xin Asian Bistro
- Rating: 2.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3457 Bethel Drive West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Korean, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Asahi Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 2.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3412 State Road 38 East Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. La Hacienda El Sol
- Rating: 3.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Howard Ave. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Christos - West Lafayette
- Rating: 3.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1018 Sagamore Pkwy West West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. La Scala Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2707 South River Road West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Akropolis
- Rating: 3.9/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3311 South St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mountain Jack's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4211 St. Road 26 East Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Triple XXX Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (755 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 North Salisbury St. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Red Seven Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Town & Gown Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 North River Road West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Bistro 501
- Rating: 4.2/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 501 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sushi Don
- Rating: 4.2/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila
- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 North 3rd St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Bryant Food & Drink Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1820 Sagamore Pkwy West West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Nine Irish Brothers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 Howard Ave. West Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#1. East End Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (603 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1016 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
