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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21318)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 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!

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–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-0636
  • Website
    http://www.stelmos.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Karl Benko
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for considering St. Elmo Steak House for your event!
  • Private party contact
    Kirsten DeBoor: (317) 602-6944
  • Location
    127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225
  • 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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Menu

St. Elmo Steak House's menu was last updated on 1/29/2025.

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What 21,318 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House is an iconic Indianapolis dining destination, renowned for its "world famous shrimp cocktail" and "fantastic service." The rich, historic ambiance complements its perfectly prepared steaks and delectable dishes like lobster bisque. While experiences vary, many highlight the "exceptional service" and memorable special occasions.
21,318 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, the steaks and chicken were fantastic! If you go there, be sure to try the Shrimp Cocktail!

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  2. Ken

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really had a great time. Food was excellent. Service was even better! If you go. and you are lucky enough to get Phillip as your waiter, you will have the best dining experience of your lifetime! Phillip was attentive, informative, playful, and humorous, all while comporting himself with the elegance and class that one would expect of a high-end steakhouse. Highly recommend. Will certainly dine there again.

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  3. James VIP

    Las Vegas45 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You say you have a dress code but you do not. You will seat any slob in flip flops. Your girl at the font is extremeky arrogant. . We were dressed in suits and she texted the girl at the end of the bar to seat us in the basement. We deferred to a better table. We were the only people in the building who ordered 2 bottles of French vino. . Waitress was great but the arrogance is off the charts. They want numbers. Not quality. Steak was mediocre. Pass. Go to a better place in a better city. It sucks.

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  4. Joseph

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner in a long time. If I remember correctly Glen was our server and he was so polite and so professional with a slight sense of humor and we loved him. They sat us in the directors room which made us feel like VIP which is nice since we are in town for a wedding. 10/10 recommend!

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  5. Kayla

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat, the atmosphere was nice, felt like we went back in time. Food was delicious and our steaks were cooked to perfection. The cocktails were ok, but overall we enjoyed our time. Pricey but great for special occasions or celebrations.

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  6. Danny VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If anyone is passing through Indianapolis, do yourself a favor and be sure to swing by St Elmo's. Do yourself one better and be sure to ask for Erin as your waitress. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ALL things St Elmo and ALL things hospitality at large. She sets herself apart in the industry as the consummate professional. We are already planning our next visit and will unquestionably insist on dining in her section. Thanks for helping make an unforgettable evening, Erin! Your friends in transit to Boston

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  7. Bob

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    At the beginning of our visit waitress was friendly and helpful, but somewhere about the time our steaks came out, her attitude changed to rude and not helpful at all. Our Filets came out with a burnt crusts and rare center, we requested medium. The asparagus was dry and slightly burnt with no flavor. For a $200 meal, it was a waste of money. When the waitress asked our our steaks were, we said not good, she walked away before we could tell her what was wrong.

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  8. brian

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Doug is the man. Great experience! Would go back asap

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  9. James

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and convenient for dinner before Fever games!

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  10. Sandy

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Great food. Would recommend this restaurant

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21318 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 times today
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127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Georgia
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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
  • Website
    http://www.stelmos.com/
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-0636
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for considering St. Elmo Steak House for your event!
  • Private party contact
    Kirsten DeBoor: (317) 602-6944

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