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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lafayette, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. South Side Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2108 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Ste C Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: American
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#29. Kitami Yakiniku & Sushi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 731 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Grill Services
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#28. El Chicano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 North Earl Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Ripple & Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 1007 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Desserts, Barbecue, Tacos
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#26. Yatagarasu

- Rating: 4.2/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 533 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen
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#25. Bistro 501

- Rating: 4.2/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 501 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3209 Builder Drive Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#23. Sushi Don

- Rating: 4.2/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Korean
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#22. Scott Street Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1902 Scott St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pubs, Diners, American
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#21. Jane's Gourmet Deli & Catering

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 North 4th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Delis
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#20. La Fiesta Burrito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2122 Veterans Memorial Pkwy South Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Revolution Barbeque

- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars
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#18. North End Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 2000 Elmwood Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#17. Sixth Street Dive

- Rating: 4.3/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 North 6th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Dive Bars
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#16. Fuel

- Rating: 4.4/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 South 16th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila

- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 North 3rd St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
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#14. The Cellar Wine Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Wine Bars, French
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#13. Banh Mi Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1201 South 4th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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#12. The Pickle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 914 Union St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Wraps
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#11. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Farabee Drive South Ste B Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. East End Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (582 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1016 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#9. Budges Drive In

- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 North 14th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
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#8. D&R Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Grocery, Specialty Food, Barbecue
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#7. Jersey Mike's Subs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 South Creasy Lane Ste 2150 Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#6. Mango Loco

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1440-3 Sagamore Pkwy North Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#5. Sacred Grounds

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 Wabash Ave. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Music Venues, Cafes
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#4. Réveille Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Main St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes
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#3. Sweet Revolution Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 North 5th St. Lafayette, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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