Comments on: Bistro 501 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501 Restaurants and places to eat in Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana and near Purdue University. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:35:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Beth http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-109 Beth Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:25:52 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-109 I would highly recommend Bistro 501. We have dined there probably a dozen times and about 10 of those were near perfect. They did have a couple of off nights but almost every restaurant does. The soup du jour is usualy divine, so even if it sounds a little strange, i.e. spicy chesnut, try it! I would highly recommend Bistro 501. We have dined there probably a dozen times and about 10 of those were near perfect. They did have a couple of off nights but almost every restaurant does. The soup du jour is usualy divine, so even if it sounds a little strange, i.e. spicy chesnut, try it!

]]> By: abba http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-86 abba Wed, 28 May 2008 06:43:21 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-86 Mediocre food, lousy service, and high prices. Not recommended. Mediocre food, lousy service, and high prices. Not recommended.

]]> By: Marie http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-84 Marie Wed, 14 May 2008 02:41:33 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-84 We can only say very good things about Bistro 501. We tried to celebrate our anniversary at another restaurant last night, since the Bistro was closed. However, we should have waited, since everything was perfect tonight including the salad, filets, sides, a wonderful dessert, and the service. We can only say very good things about Bistro 501. We tried to celebrate our anniversary at another restaurant last night, since the Bistro was closed. However, we should have waited, since everything was perfect tonight including the salad, filets, sides, a wonderful dessert, and the service.

]]> By: David http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-77 David Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:18:23 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-77 My wife and I have frequented Bistro 501 for years. It is our favorite restaurant....anywhere. The wait staff is professional, competent, helpful, and very friendly. The food is always outstanding. Excellent wine list with many good choices available by the glass. The restaurant has a terrific ambiance. Known for their martinis. You will love the place! My wife and I have frequented Bistro 501 for years. It is our favorite restaurant….anywhere. The wait staff is professional, competent, helpful, and very friendly. The food is always outstanding. Excellent wine list with many good choices available by the glass. The restaurant has a terrific ambiance. Known for their martinis. You will love the place!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-74 Rachel Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:51:36 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-74 Best restaurant in Lafayette, hands down. The atmosphere, service and food is all great. I love the martinis and the intimate atmosphere most of all. Best restaurant in Lafayette, hands down. The atmosphere, service and food is all great. I love the martinis and the intimate atmosphere most of all.

]]> By: billieb http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-39 billieb Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:25:49 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-39 We had a family outing tonight and the food was AGAIN, outstanding. I had the Chicken Fromage and it was tender and had a subtle sauce with tender asparagus. Others had filet with various sauces and they were well pleased. Also had the cheese board and the presentation was delightful and the contents were a perfect blend. Dessert was the Sticky Toffee--heavenly with the warm sauce!! Keep up with the fresh ingredients and simple menu and it will continue to be an outstanding place for diners in Lafayette, Indiana. We had a family outing tonight and the food was AGAIN, outstanding. I had the Chicken Fromage and it was tender and had a subtle sauce with tender asparagus. Others had filet with various sauces and they were well pleased. Also had the cheese board and the presentation was delightful and the contents were a perfect blend. Dessert was the Sticky Toffee–heavenly with the warm sauce!! Keep up with the fresh ingredients and simple menu and it will continue to be an outstanding place for diners in Lafayette, Indiana.

]]> By: Dave http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-40 Dave Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:28:41 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-40 Service was a litte sub par. It took about 15 minutes to get our drinks and the food didn't live up to the hype. On the plus side, my wife and I ordered desert which we rarely do and it was great. Service was a litte sub par. It took about 15 minutes to get our drinks and the food didn’t live up to the hype. On the plus side, my wife and I ordered desert which we rarely do and it was great.

]]> By: Tim http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-38 Tim Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:24:51 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-38 We had reservations for seven and we were approached for orders about 8. The salad came before our drinks. (after sitting for another hour). Our waiter Bryan, knew it was our daughter's 21st birthday yet we were ignored throughout the whole evening. Dinner took about two hours to get to our table. My wife had to be restrained from speaking to the manager as did I. I have never paid such a large sum for food and not tipped for service. It was not busy- there were only four of us, it was a 21st birthday, and it was the worst dinner we have ever had as a family outing. No manager apologized, the waiter did not explain any problem, it was a disaster!! We had reservations for seven and we were approached for orders about 8. The salad came before our drinks. (after sitting for another hour). Our waiter Bryan, knew it was our daughter’s 21st birthday yet we were ignored throughout the whole evening. Dinner took about two hours to get to our table. My wife had to be restrained from speaking to the manager as did I. I have never paid such a large sum for food and not tipped for service. It was not busy- there were only four of us, it was a 21st birthday, and it was the worst dinner we have ever had as a family outing. No manager apologized, the waiter did not explain any problem, it was a disaster!!

]]> By: WL Foodie http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-17 WL Foodie Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:27:24 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-17 First off, I’ll state that I’m not a well-respected Chef from Chicago or anywhere for that matter. Nor do I have training at the culinary institute of america. I’m a foodie who likes food! I used to say that Maize was the best, overall top end restaurant in Greater Lafayette. I would now have to shift that to Bistro 501. Recently I revisited this place and ordered the duck breasts. They were phenomenal! Two good sized breasts with two veggie sides (a sweet potato mix and asparagus) and a cup of soup. The portions were great and I definitely didn’t feel hungry after I finsihed. I was still dreaming of that duck for many days after. Dan was working the bar and provided great service while still making drinks for all the other patrons. As for lunch, I love the roasted chicken. In fact, if they don’t have it I’ll leave. There are other good options, but the chicken is tasty and filling. Does Bistro make its menu choices for chefs? No, it makes them for you and I, regular folks who like good food. You have to evaluate the food for what it is, not what it should be. If you don’t like it, fine. Just don’t review based on what it should have been, just what it was. First off, I’ll state that I’m not a well-respected Chef from Chicago or anywhere for that matter. Nor do I have training at the culinary institute of america. I’m a foodie who likes food! I used to say that Maize was the best, overall top end restaurant in Greater Lafayette. I would now have to shift that to Bistro 501. Recently I revisited this place and ordered the duck breasts. They were phenomenal! Two good sized breasts with two veggie sides (a sweet potato mix and asparagus) and a cup of soup. The portions were great and I definitely didn’t feel hungry after I finsihed. I was still dreaming of that duck for many days after. Dan was working the bar and provided great service while still making drinks for all the other patrons.

As for lunch, I love the roasted chicken. In fact, if they don’t have it I’ll leave. There are other good options, but the chicken is tasty and filling.

Does Bistro make its menu choices for chefs? No, it makes them for you and I, regular folks who like good food. You have to evaluate the food for what it is, not what it should be. If you don’t like it, fine. Just don’t review based on what it should have been, just what it was.

]]> By: Meg Baker http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-41 Meg Baker Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:30:13 +0000 http://www.lafayette-online.com/restaurants/lafayette/bistro-501#comment-41 This was a wonderful experience. Good service, perfect wine and cheese board, nice specials, and great creme brulee. This was a wonderful experience. Good service, perfect wine and cheese board, nice specials, and great creme brulee.

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