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St. Elmo Steak House Established in 1902 - St. Elmo Steak House, Indianapolis, IN

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7
4.7
20964 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
21:30
Booked 159 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-0636
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Karl Benko
  • Private party facilities
    St. Elmo's offers 5 rooms from which to choose. Limited menus available. Please see website for details or e-mail us.
  • Private party contact
    Kirsten DeWitte: (317) 602-6786
  • Area
    Downtown Indy
  • Cross Street
    Georgia
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available & ample parking also available on the street or in the garage across the street from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 20,964 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Steak

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House, a beloved Indianapolis institution since 1902, is known for its "killer quality" steaks and "fantastic" shrimp cocktail. The "excellent service" and "iconic atmosphere" make it perfect for special occasions. While some diners find it pricey, the memorable dining experience and historic charm are often deemed worth it.

20,964 Reviews
  1. Hayden

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak in town, of course best shrimp cocktail on the planet

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  2. T.J.

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great shrimp, lobster bisque, wine and steak!

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  3. Abby

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection as always. Service was exceptional — attentive without being overbearing. Steaks that are unrivaled, and the holiday decor was a nice touch for the season. The gold standard in Indianapolis is still hitting all the marks!

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  4. Kevin Jay

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saint Elmo was the most exceptional dining experience. I regularly dine at Michelin starred establishments and let me tell you, they ain’t got nothing on Saint Elmo. Truly exceptional (fill in the superlative) experience.

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  5. Dr.Harry

    Palm Springs

    636 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    636 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BEST restaurant in Indianapolis. Visiting this area often, I've dined in most of the restaurants, but my absolute favorite is St. Elmo. Outstanding kitchen (legendary beef!), everything is very carefully sourced and painstakingly prepared from outstanding recipes. With many visits, it's a privilege to say that every experience has been an outstanding one, and every server is superb This time, "Sydney" assisted us with the exemplary professionalism and warmth that we have come to expect from St. Elmo. Even if you have only one opportunity for a meal, while you're in town, GO THERE. If you have two opportunities, go there TWICE!

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  6. Carl

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Erin was fantastic. Food was excellent.

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  7. Steven

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is excellent. From the famous shrimp cocktail to perfect steaks, everything was great. Service was impeccable. The room was a bit cold and noisy.

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  8. Tim

    Indiana

    57 reviews

    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was Great, Matt at the bar is always the best, Makes you feel special every time...

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  9. Keith

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Grossly overrated. The shrimp cocktails are sitting out, lukewarm, with dried out shrimp, even the vaunted sauce was not that hot. The creamed spinach was not creamy at all. The steaks were good, nothing special. Go to any good meat shop and you can do as good or better. The garlic mashed were excellent. Overall it is resting on it's reputation, defiantly not worth several hundred dollars.

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  10. Tammy

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience while visiting family in Indianapolis

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 20964 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 159 times today
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127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Georgia
  • Area
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Prime Rib
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available & ample parking also available on the street or in the garage across the street from the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Karl Benko
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-0636
  • Private party facilities
    St. Elmo's offers 5 rooms from which to choose. Limited menus available. Please see website for details or e-mail us.
  • Private party contact
    Kirsten DeWitte: (317) 602-6786
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