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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
21014 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 150 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 21,014 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • 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.

21,014 Reviews
  1. Scott

    VIP

    Naples

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magical as always. Legendary steakhouse experience

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  2. Emily

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing experience, great food, atmosphere was great for a business dinner.

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  3. David

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and service but the location of our table wasn’t good. The servers used shelves right behind my wife’s chair to get menus, table cloths, napkins, etc. My wife was constantly moving for the servers to have access. It just wasn’t a good table to be seated.

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  4. Jeff

    VIP

    West Sussex

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional steaks and service! Great ambiance and very professional staff.

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  5. Reginald

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service at a local legend. Greatly enjoyed the experience

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  6. Alex

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owen was great and didn’t rush us! He was attentive and kind which made for a great experience in the bar area!

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  7. Kevin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's Elmo's... enough said. Filet mignon is perfect

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  8. Raymond

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was indifferent at best . Waiter never introduced himself to us . Did not bring any bread with the soup. Did not ask if we wanted any shrimp When we eventually asked him for the bread it was ice cold. Did not come around mid meal to ask if the food was good . Steaks were good no complaint , but the plates were cold and the mash potatoes were basically ice cold . Dessert was good . Martini was nice but my wife’s glass of red wine was literally a two ounce pour . We have been here many times over the last 23 years . We were shocked at how the standard has slipped . Not sure if we’re going to come again . Pity as it’s been a family tradition to come for our pre Christmas night out . Downtown Indy is a mess right now and u fortunately St Elmo’s did not measure up to its usual excellence .
    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Raymond. 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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  9. Jean

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top notch!! Our service was amazing 🤩 the food was delicious and the restaurant was decorated for Christmas 🎄 beautifully.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Had my parents with me. If it’s been around since 1902 then it must be something to try. It was indeed a great experience. Steak was perfect, the service was knowledgeable about the photos decorating the dinning room and the food, and dessert was delicious without being heavy. I would go back for another special occasion. Too pricy for regular visits.

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21014 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 150 times today
Google Map for St. Elmo Steak House

127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Georgia
  • Neighbourhood
    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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