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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.8
4.8
21150 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 172 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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

What 21,150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Steak

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

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St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its iconic shrimp cocktail and perfectly cooked steaks, it provides a historic atmosphere with attentive staff. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "must-visit" for steak enthusiasts.

21,150 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Service from Tim was impeccable, food was perfect. Couldn't go here very often but for special occasions, no place is better.

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  2. Maggie VIP

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time guests at St. Elmo’s didn’t disappoint even though our Strip did not come out the way we had hoped the first time. Our waiter was great as he handled our small inconvenience superbly. Was not expecting them to take care of our entree but they did anyways. We can’t wait to get back and try it again. Wonderful ambience and overall great staff, thanks Max!!

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  3. Diane

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best dinners I’ve ever had & I’m 68. We had a drink at the bar. All bars tenders were very good & friendly. Sydney our server was excellent very friendly. We loved the old traditional steakhouse atmosphere. We both nad their famous shrimp cocktail. My husband loved it fresh grated horseradish. It was a bit too much for me but still very good. Our steaks were cooked perfect medium rare and seasoned just right. Yes it’s expensive but very worth it. Will definitely be back when in the Indy area.

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  4. Steve

    New Orleans2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The basement seating area is completely lacking in any ambiance befitting St Elmo's stature. The area smelled musty and vaguely of sewer and the restrooms looked like they were for staff or storage. Did not meet expectations when dropping $600 on dinner.
    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Steve. We would like to extend our apologies for your disappointing experience. Please check your inbox as I have sent you a private message to discuss in detail the issue noted above. Thank you.

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  5. patrick

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wine and service. Would recommend this place

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  6. KimH VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owen is the best server. We love him and hope to have him each time we go.

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  7. Danielle

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely time. Our server, Joel took wonderful care of us! Thank you for the delicious meal. The shrimp cocktail was a must and definitely the bean soup for the app. I’m sure any steak is a good choice. I had the bone-in cowboy ribeye and it was very tasty.

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  8. Nathan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took a group of 7th graders from Louisiana and they LOVED it. Jeff was a wonderful waiter. I was complimented by one of the staff on the way out for the way that the students conducted themselves.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After an industry show, we decided to have dinner at St Elmo Steakhouse. It was bustling with activity but still felt spacious, as there was ample room between the tables. The history of the restaurant was truly fascinating. Our waiter did an excellent job sharing the stories behind the owners, the building, and of course, the food. I had one of the best ribeyes ever! The lobster bisque was outstanding, and the shrimp cocktail paired with the spicy horseradish sauce was delightful. I can’t wait to go back!

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  10. Robert

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a stop at Saint Elmo‘s when I’m in Indianapolis,service was unbelievable food was impeccable. Thanks for a wonderful evening. 

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2 people
19:00
Booked 172 times today
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127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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
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