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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
21164 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 192 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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 21,164 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

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Steak

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

21,163 Reviews
  1. CONSTANTINE VIP

    Washington DC131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love a place that embraces their history. 120 years in business is something to cheer about! Greeted with a smile by every staff member, coming and going. Shrimp cocktail rises to the hype. Dry aged beef as legit as anywhere. Great atmosphere. I would never return to Indianapolis without a visit.

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  2. Varun

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steak and excellent service. Loved the ambience, good for special occasions.

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  3. Julie

    Northern MI20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    St. Elmo’s is always a treat when we are in Indianapolis. Delicious cocktails upstairs before dinner. You must have the famous shrimp cocktail! Steak was cooked to perfection. Excellent service. We love this place!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my son’s birthday. It was nice and charming, quiet area before it started filling up. The shrimp was memorable as always and all of our steaks were seasoned so well. Our server was on top of things and gave us personalized attention. I have never had bad service or food there. Love St. Elmo’s.

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  5. Tamera

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    St. Elmo’s made our daughter’s birthday so special and the food and experience never disappoint.

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  6. Chris

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Took over an hour to get our food, other tables received their food before us. The food was good but it took way too long, especially since we had a reservation for 9:15 p.m. and didn’t get our food until 10:30 p.m.

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  7. John VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The classic steak house with a professional staff and service to complete your dining experience! The shrimp cocktail with the best cocktail sauce is a great beginning. Lobster bisque is a perfect transition to a wonderful filet cooked medium plus paired with one of their delicious cabs. Great meal, great service and evening with friends. thank you!

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  8. Neal VIP

    Cleveland22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere and service were top notch. The shrimp cocktail is great and the drinks were well crafted. The prime ribeye was an excellent cut, but could have benefited from some simple seasoning. The chocolate mousse pie was an excellent way to finish off the meal. An enjoyable experience overall.

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  9. Sarah

    Indiana15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Our family enjoyed a nice meal here before heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Big Ten tournament. Our server was wonderful! He was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and various selections. My ribeye steak was cooked perfectly (medium) and I enjoyed a baked potato and tomato juice. The table enjoyed the shrimp cocktail to share! Spicy but a must try on the menu! They were very accommodating for my 10 year old son and were able to bring his mac and cheese without any crabmeat. The ambience adds another level of character!

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  10. Gregg

    Jacksonville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andre was awesome, and the Elmo is always wonderful. Go Terps!!

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.8 stars by 21164 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 192 times today
Google Map for St. Elmo Steak House

127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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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