Bistro 501 Menu

501 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
  • First Courses

    • Bread, Apple & Butter

      House-made triple cream butter, Maldon sea salt, thinly sliced green apple and fennel, local honey, fresh thyme, warm ciabatta (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2)
      $16.00
    • French Onion Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow

      Roasted wagyu marrow bones, French onion jam, arugula, parsley gremolata, crostini (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2)
      $18.00
    • Croque Monsieur

      Crispy batons of grilled ciabatta with fontina and gruyere, sliced lomo from Smoking Goose (IN), balsamic reduction, tomato jam VEGETARIAN BY REQUEST
      $17.00
    • Steak Tartare

      Raw minced beef tenderloin, caper berries, grated egg, parmesan, truffle salt, and truffle herb vinaigrette, with crostini GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2
      $19.00
    • Escargot 501

      Helix snails in shell, butter & fresh herbs, garlic-goat cheese cream sauce (gluten-free)
      $18.00
    • Truffle Mushroom PIzza

      Housemade pizza dough, goat cheese alfredo, truffle roasted mushrooms, shredded house blend cheese, truffle oil, grated Pecorino Romano
      $19.00
    • Hand Cut Pommes Frites

      Classic Romesco (Vegan)Red curry ketchup (Gluten Free/Vegan), garlic aïoli (Gluten Free/Vegetarian), garlic goat cheese sauce (Gluten free), Sambal Mayo (Gluten free)
      $11.00
    • JUMBO Shrimp Cocktail

      Five jumbo poached shrimp, house cocktail sauce, water crackers
      $18.00
    • Bistro Board

      Chef's seasonal selection cheese, Smoking Goose Capocollo and 501 Chicken liver pate, cornichon, Dijon mustard, water crackers, fruit, fruit preserves (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)
      $22.00
    • Oysters

      Served freshly shucked on the half-shell, 501 cocktail sauce, lemon - Market Price
      $18.00
    • House Smoked Trout

      Idaho lake trout, house smoked, dill creme, preserved lemon, pickled shallot, English cucumber, water crackers - (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)
      $19.00
    • Calamars Frits

      Hand-cut and breaded calamari rings, garlic aioli, pepperoncini, crispy garlic chips, fresh herbs, lemon, tomato fennel marinara
      $18.00
  • Salads & Soups

    • Turkish Red Lentil Stew

      Cup - $6.00 | Bowl - $8.00 (gluten-free/vegan) Carrot, tomato and lentil stew, mint, lemon
      $6.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Petite - $7.00 | Fulll - $15.00 | Tossed romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan crisps, anchovy-caper tapenade (gluten-free)
      $7.00
    • Kale & Citrus Salad

      Lemon tossed Tuscan kale, fresh winter citrus, shredded carrot, red cabbage, roasted pepitas, avocado, herb garlic vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Wedge Salad

      Half - $8.50 | Full - $17.00 | Lettuce wedge, buttermilk ranch, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lardon, crispy shallots, crumbled bleu cheese
      $8.50
    • French Onion Soup

      Cup - $7.00 | Bowl - $10.00 | Onions & leeks, savory broth, crouton, gruyère and Swiss - Gluten free by request.
      $7.00
  • Entrees

    • Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower

      Za'atar spiced sweet potato, tomato & cauliflower stew, sultana cous cous, sauteed local kale, pomegranate molasses (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)
      $28.00
    • Winter Squash Risotto

      Butternut squash & arborio rice risotto, sauteed tuscan kale, braised radicchio compote, roasted winter squash (VEGAN BY REQUEST/GF)
      $30.00
    • Walnut Broccolini

      Roasted broccolini, Pecorino Romano alfredo, braised radicchio compote, herb toasted walnut and bread crumbs, linguine
      $28.00
    • Green Curry Seafood Stew

      PEI mussels, blue crab, jumbo shrimp, Atlantic cod, saffron, roasted tomato, fennel and red wine broth
      $36.00
    • Winter Citrus Salmon

      Hand -cut Atlantic salmon filet, pink peppercorn and sea salt, sultana herbed cous cous, citrus tarragon beurre blanc, winter citrus supremes, herb and arugula salad (GLUTEN REE BY REQUEST)
      $33.00
    • Baked Stuffed Cod

      Chorizo and bread crumb stuffing, fresh Atlantic cod, sautéed Tuscan kale, classic Romesco sauce, lime and cilantro
      $38.00
    • Duck Leg & Cherry Risoto

      Crispy roasted duck leg (Maple Leaf Farm, IN), duck and onion confit risotto, cherry port compote, roasted baby carrots, pomegranate molasses
      $39.00
    • Grilled Bone-In Prok Chop

      Grilled, house brined bone-in pork chop (Fisher Farm, IN) , sautéed Tuscan kale, mashed yukon gold potatoes, wild mushroom vermouth sauce, lardon
      $37.00
    • Achiote Roasted Chicken

      Achiote marinated, Amish-Free range-local half chicken, sautéed Tuscan kale, roasted fingerling potatoes, cilantro, lime, diced pepperoncini and peppadew pepers
      $35.00
    • French Onion Burger

      Short Rib beef patty, French onion jam, toasted fontina and gruyere cheese, arugula, crispy parmesan pretzel bun, black pepper aioli, truffle pommes frites. (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)
      $20.00
    • Hand-Cut Filet Of Beef (8 Oz)

      Prime, Grass fed, all natural, ethically raised 8oz beef tenderloin Filet, roasted broccolini, mashed yukon gold potatoes, bleu cheese compound butter, pomodoraccio tomatoes, dark balsamic reduction
      $52.00
  • Bistro Brunch

    • Biscuits & Gravy

      Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, Maple-chili sausage gravy, & home fries
      $9.00
    • Reuben 501

      House roasted and shaved corned beef brisket, marble rye, 1000 Island, red cabbage & apple kraut, Swiss, served with kettle chips
      $18.00
    • Fisher Farm's Smoked Grilled Pork Chop

      Maple glazed chop, 2 sunny eggs, creamy grits, (Gluten Free)
      $19.00
    • Char Siu Rice Bowl

      (Vegan option available) Steamed rice, char siu pork belly, seasonal stir fried vegetables, sesame nori, scallion, cilantro, sweet soy, sambal mayo (add eggs$2) (Vegan by request)
      $17.00
    • Boston Brekky

      2 Sunny eggs, breakfast sausage links, home fries, baked beans, Boston brown bread, roasted tomato. (NO SUBSTITUTIONS PLEASE) Vegan by request
      $18.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Jumbo Shrimp, Sautéed Trinity, Chorizo, Creamy Grits, and seasonal greens
      $19.00
    • Chicken & Waffle

      Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, Belgian waffles, spiced savory syrup, whipped seasonal butter
      $16.00
    • Ham Benedict

      Toasted croissant, poached egg, diced tomato, chive, fresh Hollandaise sauce
      $19.00
    • Local Greens Benedict

      $18.00
    • Smoked Salmon Benedict

      $20.00
    • Corned Beef Benedict

      $22.00
    • Pimento Burger

      Short rib beef patty, 501 pimento cheese spread, lettuce, toasted brioche bun, kettle chips | Add Egg $1.50
      $18.00
    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      3 flapjacks, vanilla bean syrup, whipped cream | Add Seasonal Topping $2.00 (Gluten Free by Request)
      $12.00
    • Roasted Cauliflower Shakshuka

      Spiced tomato stew, roasted cauliflower, sweet peppers and sweet potato, poached eggs, goat cheese crumbles, home fires, grilled pita (gluten free by request, vegan by request)
      $15.00
    • Turkey, Apple & Brie Sandwich

      House roasted turkey, sliced Brie, Dillman Farm's Apple butter, arugula, thinly sliced Granny Smith apple and fennel, toasted brioche bun, kettle chips
      $14.00
    • Caesar 501

      Romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade (Gluten Free)
      $12.00
    • 501 Cordon Bleu Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Swiss, house shaved tavern ham, honey mustard, pretzel bun, kettle chips
      $16.00
    • Smoked Salmon PIzza

      House made pizza dough flatbread, cured salmon, dill chive creme, caviar, shaved red onion, cucumber, caper, bagel spice
      $17.00
    • The Health Nut

      Granola & milk, fresh fruit, avocado toast, egg whites, fresh fruit (gluten free, Vegan by request)
      $14.00
    • KEntucky Hot Brown Crepes

      Turkey, Swiss, handmade crepes, Pimento Mornay sauce, sliced tomato, chive, bacon, home fries, broiled
      $17.00
    • 501 Breakfast Club

      House-made egg salad, toasted marble rye, bacon, tomato, lettuce, Fontina, cheddar, black pepper aioli, kettle chips
      $14.00
  • Sides and Appetizers

    • Avocado Platter

      Whole Wheat Toast Points, Avocado Mash, Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
      $13.00
    • BLT Devilled Eggs

      House devilled eggs, crispy bacon bits, cherry tomato, cracked pepper, bibb lettuce, Melba toasts (Gluten free by requesst)
      $13.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Five Jumbo Shrimp, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon
      $16.00
    • Better Bacon

      Local, hand-cut thick, uncured smoked bacon, black pepper bourbon maple glaze
      $13.00
  • Sides

    • Parfait

      $4.50
    • Grits

      $4.00
    • Fruit Cup

      $5.00
    • Bacon

      $5.00
    • Single Pancake

      $5.00
    • Single Waffle

      $6.00
    • Home-Fries

      $5.00
    • Fried Eggs

      two, your way
      $3.00
    • Sausage

      3 links (Vegan by Request 1 link)
      $6.00
    • Granola And Milk

      $4.00
    • Baked Beans

      $2.50
    • French Toast

      vegan available
      $6.50
  • For Our Young Guests

    • Pancake Breakfast

      Two little pancakes, syrup, orange berry smiles
      $6.00
    • Eggy Breakfast

      Scrambled egg, bacon, home-fries
      $7.00
  • Dine-In Cocktails

    • Jam Session

      Spiced Rum, Espresso Liqueur, House Maple Cream, blackberry liqueur
      $12.00
    • Casa-NO-Va N/A

      A non-alcoholic version of a Negroni
      $9.75
    • Orange Marmalade Spritz

      $12.00
    • Bistro Coffee

      $10.00
  • Not-Boozy Mocktails

    • Black Currant Soda

      $4.00
    • Chamomile Lemon Soda

      $6.00
    • Orange Cranberry Punch

      $4.00
  • Patisserie

    • Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake

      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)
      $12.00
    • Caramel Whiskey Bread Pudding

      Classic bread pudding, walnuts, chocolate chips, caramel whiskey sauce
      $9.00
    • Seasonal Ice Cream

      Vegan flavors available (French Vanilla)
      $8.00
    • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

      Classic vanilla bean custard, topped with caramelized sugar
      $11.00
    • Chocolate Pot De Creme

      A rich rum infused chocolate ganache, topped with fresh whipped cream and cocoa nibs
      $8.00
    • Port Wine & Maple Chocolate Cake

      Port wine soaked chocolate cake, maple mascarpone mousse, chocolate ganache
      $13.00
    • Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Sundae

      Chocolate sauce, chocolate cake, ice cream, fresh berries, cocoa nibs
      $12.00
    • Special Dessert

      Rotating items, inquire within!

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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