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A photo of St. Elmo Steak House restaurant
1. St. Elmo Steak House
4.8
Exceptional(21051)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown Indy
Booked 209 times today
St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is one of the oldest Indiana restaurants in its original location & has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops & professional service. Try our famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail followed by a dry-aged USDA Prime Steak. We happily accommodate special requests; please call the restaurant directly. All reservations will be held for 15 minutes. Indy's best steakhouse!
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2. Harry & Izzy's - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(9629)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown Indy
Booked 116 times today
Harry & Izzy's is an independent, upscale, classic American Grill located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Its ambience exudes class and sophistication in a comfortable setting. While the lively bar is Harry & Izzy's focal point, unique dining rooms incorporate dark woods, lush fabrics and a deep color palette. This sister restaurant to the famous St. Elmo Steak House, shares a few classic dishes (including their steaks and the famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail), while offering more menu variety. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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3. Commission Row
4.8
Exceptional(547)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Indy
Booked 61 times today
Commission Row is a dining and entertainment experience in Bicentennial Unity Plaza, located in the Wholesale District of Indianapolis where entertainment and sports intersect. Just steps from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse along with other local area attractions.True to the area’s historical roots, the restaurant offers guests the highest quality steaks, chops and seafood artfully curated by our culinary team. The menu is created as a culinary crossroad intended to delight the palate with each and every dish. The cuisine showcases seasonal ingredients along with a wine and spirits menu expertly paired. The Above Event Space offers seating for up to 250 and standing over 400 for corporate, private dining, and weddings. The team will work with you to customize your experience and your menu.The Speakeasy below Commission Row is known as Mel's and is a place to grab drinks before or after an event along with light appetizers.Overall, Commission Row is an experience like no other.
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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Indianapolis
4.7
Exceptional(3226)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Indy
Booked 59 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in downtown Indianapolis near the Lucas Oil Stadium, convention center, Victory Field, and museums, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner. A true testament to its unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.
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5. Iozzo's Garden of Italy
4.8
Exceptional(4737)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Indy
Booked 24 times today
Iozzo's Garden of Italy is a great spot for special occasions. The high-quality food, exceptional ambiance, and immaculate service consistently receive top marks in reviews. As one reviewer put it, 'we come for special occasions and never disappointed!' Another reviewer celebrated a 35th wedding anniversary with complimentary Prosecco. This restaurant seems to make every occasion feel special and memorable.
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6. Eagle's Nest - Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
4.6
Exceptional(4683)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown Indy
Booked 36 times today
Join us for a true upscale dining experience at Indiana’s only revolving restaurant. Enjoy outstanding food with wine or craft cocktails while taking in the 360 degree view of Indianapolis. We take pride in our excellent service in a sophisticated, ambience. Whether you are having a relaxing dinner with friends, celebrating an anniversary, a special birthday, make The Eagle’s Nest your destination in downtown Indianapolis.For the comfort of our guests, we do request business casual attire.Cancellation of reservations with credit card guarantee must be received 24 hours prior to scheduled reservation. Otherwise a $25 fee will be charged.For parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant and ask to speak with a manager.For parties of 6 or more, gratuity of 20% will be included. If you plan to split the bill, we can split up to 3 payments.
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7. Nada - Indianapolis
4.7
Exceptional(2949)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown Indy
Booked 35 times today
Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus and Indianapolis. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.
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8. Fogo de Chao - Indianapolis
4.3
Awesome(4706)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown Indy
Booked 101 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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9. The Eagle - Indianapolis
4.7
Exceptional(380)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Indy
Booked 33 times today
PATIO IS FOR WALK IN ONLY. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INSIDE DINING.Fried Chicken: all natural, secret brine and breading, and spicy honey. We start with cage free, free roaming, all natural chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. Its got a little kick and is served with our house made hot honey. Our sides are modern takes on down-home favorites. Made in house every day.The lively atmosphere is relaxed and upbeat — driven by a blues heavy soundtrack.
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10. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Indianapolis
4.5
Awesome(5456)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Indy
Booked 22 times today
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
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  • Nathan
    Indiana •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I cannot fully express how great of an experience this was. If we could have given a 10-star rating, we would have. From the service to the food to the general ambience, everything was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back for dinner, and we are excited to try out the brunch menu. If you are considering giving this a try, let me assure you - it will be well worth it.
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    Commission RowPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Indy
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    4.8
  • Nora
    Indiana •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was a nice anniversary dinner. The hostess was able to give us a nice private table as requested. I had the sea bass and polenta, which was made perfectly. My husband had veal piccata. He loved it. The wait staff were wonderful. The price was very reasonable for the quality of the food served. We will return.
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    Iozzo's Garden of ItalyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Indy
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    4.8
  • Emily
    Indiana •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We go to St. Elmo’s every year for our family Christmas dinner. St. Elmo’s was amazing, yet again! The food was delicious and we loved our server, Glen!! He made the experience so much more enjoyable with his friendly demeanor. Thank you, Glen! We will see you again soon!
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    St. Elmo Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Downtown Indy
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    4.8
  • Dale
    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    From the time we walked in until we left we had the treatment of special guest. We went to celebrate a special occasion just for us. The service was amazing and the food was perfection all the way around. The app lobster voodoo is perfect, we had ribeye and classic filet and I have to say it is tied with Hells Kitchen in Vegas as the best steak I have ever had. The Lobster mac n Cheese is a perfect side. Our dessert was the chocolate sin cake and the name says it all. Over all our experience was a 10 out of 10 and we will definitely be back.
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House - IndianapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Indy
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    4.7
  • EarlVIP
    Indiana •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Dec 2024
    Our meal was a family celebration and everything was perfect. We appreciated the seating arrangements. The food was exceptional. Our server was friendly, attentive, and met every request we had.
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    Harry & Izzy's - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown Indy
    •
    4.7

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