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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21412)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 190 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
  • 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
  • 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 21,412 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House offers a "superb" dining experience with "outstanding" food and "incredible" service. Known for its iconic shrimp cocktail, flavorful steaks, and old-school ambiance, it's a must-visit in Indianapolis. Although crowded at times, the attentive staff and historic charm make it perfect for special occasions.
21,412 Reviews
  1. Kathy VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They are so efficient with clearing the table we felt rushed…they actually removed one item while we were still eating it - im sure we could have said something, but we just laughed because we were just kind if picking on the onion rings at the end of the meal- but it would be nicer if they’d ask if they could take the item before they just take the items - Food was delicious and fairly reasonable

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  2. Candy

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my daughter’s birthday. Had been wanting to visit since she moved to Indianapolis a few years ago but had never visited when there was a reservation available. We really enjoyed our meal and the service was outstanding!

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  3. Mary

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mark and Isaac took great care of us - wonderful recommendations and service. The food is always consistenly wonderful. And you can’t beat the AMAZING shrimp cocktail!

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  4. Dave VIP

    Fort Lauderdale7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as always and the service was great, anytime I’m in Indianapolis I eat here.

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  5. Mario

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I appreciate the staff and service at St. Elmo! Very hospitable!

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  6. symone

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp cocktail is always FABULOUS Filets are the best I’ve ever had

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  7. Richard Hop VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jodi, and her team were outstanding and fun. As always, the service, food, and experience were outstanding. See You All Soon Hop

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  8. Michelle

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always with St Elmo’s, food and service were impeccable.

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  9. Lane

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for our 25th anniversary dinner. Have always heard great things and we finally got to visit. Everything was spot-on perfect! Wife, who doesn’t ordinarily eat a lot of steak had the filet and she instantly fell in love with it. Well done St. Elmo’s. We’ll be back.

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  10. Lynn

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Great food!!! Everyone who helped us contributed positively.

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21412 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 190 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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