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Bistro 501
501 Main St
Lafayette, US-IN 47901
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Dinner
WINTER 2023
First Courses
Please maker your server aware of any dietary restrictions/allergies so we may better guide your dining experience.
Smoked Whitefish Rillettes
$14.00
smoked whitefish rillettes, dill creme fraiche, preserved lemon gremolata, pickled shallots, water crackers - gluten free by request
Escargot 501
$18.00
helix snails in shell, butter & fresh herbs, garlic-goat cheese cream sauce
gluten-free
Spare Rib Style Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow
$18.00
spare rib sauce glazed wagyu marrow bones, scallions & pickled carrot, cilantro , sesame nori, crostini
Charcuterie
$22.00
501 Chicken liver pate, prosciutto, chorizo, water crackers, pickles, dijon mustard - gluten free by request
Fromage
$21.00
Seasonal Chef's selection, house-made lavash cracker, pickles, fruit preserves - gluten free by request
vegetarian
Hand Cut Pommes Frites
$11.00
red curry ketchup (Gluten Free), garlic aïoli (Gluten Free/Vegetarian), romesco (vegan) garlic goat cheese sauce (Gluten free), chimichurri (vegan/Gluten free) - additional sauces $1
gluten-free
Grilled Cheese & Tomato
$17.00
toasted finger sandwiches with raclette, emmental and gruyere cheeses, shaved prosciutto, tomato jam, fresh basil, balsamic redcution - vegetarian by request
JUMBO Shrimp Cocktail
$18.00
Five jumbo poached shrimp, house cocktail sauce, water crackers - gluten free by request
Steak Tartar
$18.00
Raw minced beef tenderloin, caper berries, grated egg, parmesan, truffle salt, and truffle herb vinaigrette, with crostini
Winter Bruschetta Board
$19.00
White bean, roasted garlic and pomodoraccio tomato salad, crispy artichoke hearts, mixed olives, garlic aioli, basil, crispy garlic, asiago, lemon, crostini -gluten free/vegan by request
vegetarian
Calamari Fritti
$19.00
Hand-cut and marinated, corn meal dusted, peppadew and pepperoncini peppers, tomato fennel sauce, fresh basil, crispy garlic, garlic aioli
Caramelized Onion & Cambozola Pizza
$18.00
Caramelized onion, cambozola cheese, arugula, crushed pistachio, thyme, port balsamic reduction, cherry compote
vegetarian
- Add Prosciutto
- $4.00
Salads & Soups
Add chicken, salmon, tofu, steak tips or shrimp to salad for additional cost.
Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils, tomato, mint, lemon, toasted baharat
vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, organic
gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, egg-free, shellfish-free, fish-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $7.00
French Onion Soup
onions & leeks, savory broth, crouton, gruyère, Swiss
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $9.00
Kale & Citrus Salad
$16.00
Local kale, avocado, blood orange, grapefruit, orange, pepitas, shaved cabbage & carrots, lemon herb vinaigrette
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
tossed romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan crisps, anchovy-caper tapenade
gluten-free
- Small $7.00
- Large $14.00
Wedge Salad
Lettuce wedge, buttermilk ranch, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lardon, crispy shallots, crumbled bleu cheese - gluten free by request
- Half $8.50
- Full $17.00
Entrées
Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions and allergies
Broccolini & Walnut Linguine
Pan roasted broccolini, garlic parmesan cream sauce, linguine, toasted walnut & panko, shaved asiago, braised radicchio, crispy sage
vegetarian
peanut-free
- Regular $27.00
- Gluten Free
- $2.00
Banh Mi Sandwich
Sesame marinated shiitake mushrooms, lentil walnut, cilantro, pickled carrots, sambal 'mayo', serrano lime vinaigrette, French roll, pommes frites, red curry catsup (gluten free by request)
vegetarian, vegan
- Regular $16.00
- Gluten Free
- $2.00
Truffle Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom medley, arborio rice, truffle, chive, shaved asiago, spinach - Vegan by request
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Regular $28.00
Créole Salmon
Créole dusted pan-seared Atlantic salmon, creamy grits, roasted baby carrots, créole lemon butter sauce, B&B pickled trinity
gluten-free
- Regular $28.00
- Add Crab & Lobster
- $7.00
Portuguese Baked Stuffed Cod*
$29.00
Fresh Pacific Cod, chorizo stuffing, spicy roasted broccolini, romesco, chimichurri butter, grilled lemon
Seafood Cioppinno
$30.00
PEI mussels, tomato fennel broth, crab, shrimp, cod, pimento pepper, preserved lemon, grilled lemon
501 Lobster Bisque
Butter poached Main Lobster & Crab meat, sherry cream seafood bisque, chive, caviar ...served with side garden salad
- Market Price $35.00
French Onion Burger*
$18.00
Short Rib beef patty, French onion marmalade, toasted raclette and gruyere cheese, arugula, crispy parmesan pretzel bun, black pepper aioli, truffle pommes frites... substitute grilled portobello mushroom
- Gluten Free
- $2.00
Hand Cut NY Strip 12oz*
$45.00
Grass fed, all natural, ethically raised NY Strip loin, mashed yukon gold potatoes, creamed spinach, red wine & truffle butter compound - add roasted bone marrow for $8.00
gluten-free
Duck Risotto
$36.00
Maple Leaf Farm's (IN) slow roasted duck leg, duck risotto, roasted baby carrots, arugula, cherry port compote, crispy sage
gluten-free
Achiote Chicken
$32.00
Amish free range local half chicken, achiote marinade, romesco, chimichurri roasted potatoes, sautéed kale, pickled peppers
gluten-free
Bourbon Glazed Smoked Pork Chop
$30.00
French cut, smoked, bone-in local pork chop (IN), white beans & kale stew, sweet corn madeleines, lardon, spiced honey, crispy sage
gluten-free
*As per the State Board of Health, we are required to inform you that any food served raw or under cooked poses an increased health hazard. Many menu items can be made gluten free, vegetarian, vegan or keto as is or by request.
Bistro Brunch
Biscuits & Gravy
Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, Maple-chili sausage gravy, & home fries
- Full $13.00
- Half $8.00
Chicken & Waffle
$15.00
Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, Belgian waffle, spiced savory syrup, whipped seasonal butter
Bistro Benedicts - Dine-in Only
Toasted croissant, poached egg, diced tomato, chive, fresh Hollendaise sauce
- Lobster $25.00
- Local Greens $16.00
- Ham $17.00
- Smoked Salmon $18.00
501 Chicken Salad Croissant
$10.00
Bistro 501's original chicken salad ,apple, toasted croissant, pecans with lettuce, and a side of kettle chips
Fisher Farm's Smoked Grilled Pork Chop
$19.00
Maple glazed chop, 2 sunny eggs, creamy grits, Tabasco (Gluten Free)
French Onion Burger
$17.00
Short rib beef patty, raclette & fontina, spring lettuce, black pepper aioli, french onion jam, pretzel bun, kettle chips. ADD EGG $1.50
Steak & Egg Wrap - (Vegan option available)
$15.00
Grilled flat iron steak, eggs, potatoes, cheddar, sauteed peppers & onions, served with ranchera sauce and beans (Gluten Free by Request, Vegetarian and Vegan option available)
Buttermilk Pancakes
$9.00
3 flapjacks, vanilla bean syrup, whipped cream... ADD SEASONAL TOPPING $2.00 (Gluten Free by Request)
Breakfast Tamales
$13.00
Pork tamales, ranchera sauce, sunny egg, queso fresco, avocado crema, fresh corn chips, cilantro, lime (Gluten Free)
Boston Brekky
$16.00
2 Sunny eggs, breakfast sausauge links, home fries, baked beans, Boston brown bread, roasted tomato. ( NO SUBSTITUTIONS PLEASE)
Susan's Sandwich
$12.00
House roasted turkey, Smoked Mozzarella, Avocado, Sambal Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, on Ciabatta Bread, with Kettle Chips.
Red Flannel Hash
$19.00
House Roasted Corned Beef, Red Pepper, Onions & Sweet Potatoes, Home Fries, Poached Eggs, Scallion, with Toasted Rye Bread
Caesar 501
$9.00
Romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade (Gluten Free)
Shrimp & Grits
$16.00
Jumbo Shrimp, Sautéed Trinity, Chorizo, Creamy Grits, and Asparagus.
501 Fried Chicken Sandwich
$13.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Swiss, House Bread & Butter Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, on Toasted Pretzel Bun and a side of Kettle Chips
Sides and Appetizers
DINE IN ONLY SUNDAY, APRIL 4th
Avocado Platter
$11.00
Whole Wheat Toast Points, Avocado Mash, Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
$13.00
Deviled Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Capers, Cucumber, Pickled Shallot, Caviar
Shrimp Cocktail
$12.00
Five Jumbo Shrimp, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon
Sides
- Parfait $5.00
- Grits $4.50
- Fruit Cup $3.50
- Bacon $3.00
- Better Bacon $7.00
- Single Pancake $3.00
- Single Waffle $5.00
- Home-Fries $3.00
- Fried Egg $1.50
- Vegan Sausage $5.00
- Granola and Milk $3.00
- Baked Beans $2.00
- Slaw $2.00
- French Toast - vegan available $5.00
For Our Young Guests
Pancake Breakfast
$6.00
two little pancakes, syrup, orange berry smiles
Eggy Breakfast
$7.00
Scrambled egg, bacon, home-fries
Dine-In Cocktails
Jam Session
$12.00
Spiced Rum, Espresso Liqueur, House Maple Cream, blackberry liqueur
Orange Marmalade Spritz
$12.00Bistro Coffee
$10.00Casa-NO-va N/A
$9.75
A non-alcoholic version of a Negroni
Not-Boozy Mocktails
Black Currant Soda
$4.00Orange Cranberry Punch
$4.00Chamomile Lemon Soda
$6.00
*As per the State Board of Health, we are required to inform you that any food served raw or under cooked poses an increased health hazard. ^Gluten-Free by Request. **Vegan by Request
Patisserie
Winter 2023
Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
$12.00
a perfect combination of Sticky Toffee Pudding and Carrot Cake, served warm, soaked in toffee sauce and topped with cream cheese buttermilk ice cream (vanilla ice cream for carry out orders only)
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
$12.00
Classic vanilla bean custard, topped with caramelized sugar
Chocolate Pot de Creme
$8.00
A rich rum infused chocolate ganache, topped with fresh whipped cream and cocoa nibs
Caramel Whiskey Bread Pudding
$11.00
Classic bread pudding, walnuts, chocolate chips, caramel whiksey sauce
Black Forest Layer Cake
$13.00
Kirsch soaked chocolate cake, cherry compote, cocoa mascarpone cream, dark chocolate ganache, whipped cream- vegan/gluten free by request
Salted Caramel Gelato
$8.00
Additonal vegan flavors available
Fromage & Fruit
Water crackers, chef's selection cheeses, fresh fruit
- One cheese $12.00
- Two Cheeses $18.00
Cold Selection
Great Scott!
$13.00
Everyseed bagel, smoked Scottish salmon, pickled red onion, capers, toamto, dill cream cheese
Wellesley
$13.00
Pretzel bun, shaved med-rare roast beef, charred onion mayo, arugula, shaved asiago, Maldon sea salt
Leodoro's Sicilian Sub
$12.00
French roll, shaved hot capicola, mortadella, soppressata, smoked mozz, provolone, giardiniera, mayo, EV olive oil (pressed)
Queen Anne's Lace
$12.00
French baguette, shaved ham, parmesan tuille, lacey swiss, soft butter, arugula, Dijon
Wanpaku Tom
$12.00
Spinach wrap, smoked turkey, rainbow cabbage slaw, pickled carrots, sesame mayo, wasabi roasted cashews, sweet soy
Bistro Lobstah Roll
Lobster and crab seafood salad, toasted top-split roll, Boston lettuce, Old Bay mayo
- Market Price
Deli Croissant
$9.50
Deli salad choice or Egg salad, Tuna Salad or Bistro Chicken Salad, toasted croissant, lettuce
Breakfast Club 501
$11.00
Toasted sourdough, egg salad, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, muenster
Hot Selection
Pat's Pastrami on HIGH!
Marble rye, shaved house smoked Prime pastrami, spicy brown mustard, pickle, Swiss (Hot or Cold)
- 1/2 Lb. $14.00
Christopher Reuben
$13.00
Marble rye, corned beef, lacey swiss, 1000 Island, red cabbage kraut
Susan's Sammie
$12.00
Ciabatta roll, shaved turkey, smoked mozz, bacon, sambal mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato
Meza Verde
$12.50
Cuban roll, shaved pork, ham, pickles, chipotle mayo, poblano mustard, pepper jack cheese
Gouda Hedden
$12.00
Sourdough, gouda, munster, Irish cheddar, havarti, parmesan crust - The ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE! (vegan by request)
Turkey Apple Brie
$11.00
Smoked turkey, melted brie, arugula, Dillman's apple butter, toasted brioche bun
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
French
Sandwiches
Seafood
Vegetarian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
10:30am - 2:00pm
Additional Information:
Please stay tuned for changes and updated services!
About Us
Come enjoy the flavor and style of the French countryside at this beautiful downtown bar and restaurant, where summer nights feature sidewalk seating and moonlit conversation, and winter evenings are celebrated fireside. We offer the finest, freshest ingredients on our menu and change our menus seasonally. Bistro 501 is also proud of our large, diverse wine list representing wines from the world over. We offer a full bar, featuring specialty martinis, ports, single malt whiskey, and fine scotch. Please ask the staff about our exclusive wine and spirits club.