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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
21181 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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7:00 PM
Booked 200 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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

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What 21,181 people are saying

St. Elmo Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Steak

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House is an Indianapolis staple, renowned for its "top-notch service" and "unforgettable dining experience." Known for its legendary shrimp cocktail, perfectly cooked steaks, and "historical charm," the restaurant offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional" staff and memorable occasions celebrated here.
21,181 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! Our server was the best! When we come to Indianapolis again, we will be coming here!

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  2. STEPHENF

    New Orleans2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Surprisingly a number of small children. Quite noisy. Waiter didn’t know what a Champaign cocktail was and was hard of hearing or just couldn’t hear over the noise level. Filet contained too much fat. Excellent cheesecake saved the day.

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  3. JoeH

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First timers. There were 5 of us for dinner - our waiter was very nice, but may have had to many tables. He did give us an excellent wine recommendation. Main course was served as we were eating our soup and salads. Tomahawk was ordered medium and came out luke-warm and sane for one of the filets. Spent a little over $800, did not seem like an $800 meal experience. Not sure if we will go back. Also not a fan of paying $15 for valet parking, only to find out car was parked on the street 20 feet from front door.

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  4. BBTT

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another memorable experience. Amazing food and service.

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  5. Geoffrey

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for an upscale meal. Service was great and the food was outstanding.

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  6. JoeH

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greg was an amazing waiter and all of the wait staff did an excellent job! The steaks are the best flavor. They were seasoned and grill perfectly. The shrimp cocktail was as advertised. Finally, the Bourbon Butter Cake was out of this world.

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  7. Amy

    Coastal Georgia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered steaks medium and they all came out rare!!! Only one of the 3 theirs back. Prime Rib was great but again medium was rare!!!

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  8. glenn

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and staff was outstanding. Just as I remembered from my last visit in the early 90’s.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the lounge while waiting for our reservation. Once we got to our table, our server, Sydney, was amazing!! We were first timers so she gave us the full run down with great suggestions! Food was perfect!

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  10. TimsReview

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers and we loved it! It was a great experience, awesome staff and excellent steaks!

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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
  • 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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