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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
21051 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 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
    Monday thru Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 3pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Open for Private Luncheons for Groups of 20 or More with 72 Hour Notice.
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 21,051 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

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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.

21,051 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    VIP

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always!!!! Perfect spot to celebrate the new year!

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  2. Terri

    VIP

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great for NYE - food was very good with highlights strangely enough the onion rings and the chocolate mousse pie. Pricey - yes, but for an occasion dinner its great

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  3. Bonnie

    VIP

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall decent experience - the steak and chocolate pie were delicious. A bit disappointed that the server made no attempt to help choose a wine and clearly didn’t have background knowledge -outside of that, must try local gem in Indy, but will probably stick with 1933 and H&I in the future.

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  4. Jeremy

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Great food, service and ambience.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food, and experience. Can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Sharon

    VIP

    Indiana

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kyle was our waiter. Explained all about the menu and help us choose some delicious items. Very friendly and very prompt service. Very enjoyable experience. Haven’t been to St Elmo’s in many years

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  7. Nichole

    VIP

    Denver

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband’s steak was excellent - well seasoned, perfectly cooked and the best he’s had in Indy. I don’t eat red meat and therefore ordered the chicken, which was extremely disappointing. I had requested the green beans with my chicken and not only did they not serve them, but they added mashed potatoes instead which I did not want and weren’t listed as something coming with that entree. For a $200 meal (one drink each, one salad, two entrees and no dessert), I expect much, much better. Also, it was our 23rd wedding anniversary and most restaurants will acknowledge such with a small dessert but they didn’t do anything. Just disappointing.

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  8. Donald

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite an experience of flavors. The shrimp cocktail deserves its reputation. Lobster bisque followed by a dry aged ribeye and potatoes romanoff. Blueberry bread pudding for dessert. Staff was attentive and courteous as one would expect. Worth every penny.

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  9. Tom

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve visited St. Elmo’s a couple of times in the past and had great experiences, so I had high expectations going into this visit. Unfortunately, this time didn’t live up to the previous ones. When we arrived, the first two tables they offered were next to large, noisy parties, which made for a less-than-ideal dining experience. Finally, we were seated at a quieter spot, and our waiter was friendly, but the service was slow. It took quite a while for both our food and drinks to arrive. The signature shrimp cocktail was solid, but unfortunately, the rest of the meal was underwhelming. We shared a filet, which was overcooked and lacked flavor. The potato was dry—likely baked earlier and left in a warming drawer for too long. The creamed spinach was lukewarm and not very flavorful, and the mushrooms were similarly only warm, but tasted ok. Overall, this visit was disappointing compared to the excellent experiences I’ve had in the past. I’m hoping this was just an off night, but it’s hard not to feel let down after looking forward to the meal.

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  10. Emily

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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 House is rated 4.8 stars by 21051 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 times today
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127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Georgia
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Monday thru Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 3pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Open for Private Luncheons for Groups of 20 or More with 72 Hour Notice.
  • 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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