The Lawrence | Restaurant in West Lafayette, IN

a bowl of food sitting on top of a wooden table

Rooted in Fresh

Rooted in a deep love for community, and a commitment to honoring legacy, our beautifully restored 1930s barn in West Lafayette, Indiana, stands as a symbol for Indiana’s rich agricultural heritage. Gather with friends and family to share meals crafted from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

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The Lawrence features menus crafted from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients, presented in ways that are innovative yet approachable.

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Private Dining + Events

Host your next gathering in an authentic, beautifully restored barn setting on Purdue’s West Campus, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Our private dining space offers a warm, inviting atmosphere paired with fresh, thoughtfully prepared menus designed to make every occasion memorable.

Whether it’s a wedding, corporate meeting, or special celebration, The Lawrence provides personalized service and a unique venue that reflects Indiana’s heritage with modern hospitality. The events center holds 200, with a flex private dining room seating up to 24.

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CRG Grow

The Lawrence utilizes fresh, seasonal ingredients from CRG Grow, Cunningham Restaurant Group’s state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse. We’re passionate about bringing the freshest, most flavorful ingredients directly to our kitchens and even other businesses in the community.

Founded in 2016, CRG Grow allows us to carefully control quality and variety- delivering vibrant basil, mint, thyme, microgreens, tomatoes, and peppers to our restaurants year-round.

Celebrating Indiana's Roots

Rooted in Indiana history, The Lawrence Restaurant + Events is housed in a restored family barn thoughtfully relocated to Purdue’s Discovery Park District. The Lawrence also showcases art that shares the story of Indiana’s historic barns, many of which you see have been restored by the Indiana Barn Foundation.

Dining with us connects guests not only to great food but also to the history that shaped our state.

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