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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21215)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 21,215 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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, a historic culinary gem in Indianapolis, consistently delivers "impeccable service" and "fantastic food." Its signature shrimp cocktail is a must-try, offering a spicy kick that delights guests. The steaks are "cooked to perfection," and the warm, inviting atmosphere adds to the memorable dining experience.

21,216 Reviews
  1. Stacy

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at St Elmo’s. Everything was perfect. The food was amazing. Our server, Tanner, did an excellent job.

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  2. Jay

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! The steaks were perfect. And the desserts….amazing!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good, but very different from our last visit in 1998. The shrimp cocktail was good then, it’s gone thermonuclear now. The service was overt for a higher tip instead of being genuine. I guess a lot can change in 27 yrs, & not always for the better.

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  4. heidi

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was Stoic. Service wasn’t bad, but he did nothing to add to the experience which was disappointing because we ate there once before and our server was amazing

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  5. Merry

    Detroit10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicous. Service excellent. Steaks top notch. If anything I wish there was an option for slightly smaller salads and shrimp appetizer.

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  6. Tonjua VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent shrimp cocktail! Steaks were perfect! The Elmo cola was perfect. It is a great establishment for a celebration. Service was spot on for a steakhouse.

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  7. Thomas VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! Thank you Brett and Matt! Greatly appreciated for making Amie’s first time experience incredible! Thank you!

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  8. Jon

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere and everything prepared as requested. Waiter was incredibly knowledgeable.

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  9. Jennifer VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Scott, our server, was amazing. Anticipated our needs in advance of having to ask. Just as I thought I'd like a cocktail, Boom, he was over to take my order. As I was thinking of having a glass of wine with my dinner, Boom, he swooped in again! Shrimp cocktail was delicious - as billed. My steak was cooked perfectly. The room was a bit cold, but had a good vibe. Love eating here when I'm in Indy picking up my daughter from Butler University.

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  10. Paul

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian, our waiter, was AWESOME! Food delicious! All staff very friendly and very helpful. I left an excellent Google review. I have 4,170,939 views, a level 7 guide. First time there, but not our last!

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21215 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 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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