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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21206)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 188 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
    Monday thru Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 3pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Open for Private Luncheons for Groups of 20 or More with 72 Hour Notice.
  • 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 21,206 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
  • 4.4Value

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.

21,206 Reviews
  1. Emma VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better dining experiences I’ve had recently. Melissa was incredibly sweet, friendly, and knowledgeable. We loved the way she delivered the drink menu and noted that it also included mocktails. She was fabulous with all the questions I asked about ingredients and overall just so kind. Shrimp cocktail was 11/10. So happy we came based on tons of recommendations!!

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  2. Bill VIP

    Philadelphia187 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was awesome, service was exceptional, and loved the atmosphere.

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  3. Hanghang

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Would definitely recommend this place!

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  4. Elva VIP

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner and drinks...starting with St. Elmo's famous shrimp cocktail...and on to the tuna and filet mignon entries. Our server Corey had to be the most professional, friendly, and knowledgeable server in memory. Highly recommend!

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  5. Michelle VIP

    Cincinnati61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic steak house. Of course the shrimp cocktail was awesome. The steaks were OK. Nice service. Enjoyable evening.

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  6. Daniel

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In our reservation we mentioned that it was our anniversary. The staff at St Elmo’s seated us near the wine cellar in a nice, quiet, great vibe area of the restaurant away from larger tables and noise. It was great. Our service was fantastic. Food was awesome. Highly recommend if you haven’t been go to St Elmo’s. You will not be disappointed!

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  7. Eric

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! And our server was great. We definitely plan on coming back!

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  8. Bradford VIP

    Indiana48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Wanda's 72nd birthday. food was great. 1st time with Mark Cox, he seemed a little bit overloaded to stop by to chat. he was good.

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  9. Maureen

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If we could put a 10 for service we would. Spencer was so attentive, informative and professional. And Philip a huge bonus. Best steakhouse in the country!!

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  10. Daniel

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food came out in a timely manner and was hot and fresh. Our waiter was very courteous and professional. Overall, we couldn't have had a better time.

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21206 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 188 times today
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127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Georgia
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Monday thru Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 3pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Open for Private Luncheons for Groups of 20 or More with 72 Hour Notice.
  • 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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