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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
18940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
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!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 193 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • 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

    (317) 635-0636

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jeremy Holmes

  • Private party facilities

    St. Elmo's offers 5 rooms from which to choose. Limited menus available. Please see website for details or e-mail us.

  • Private party contact

    Kirsten DeWitte: (317) 602-6786

  • 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 18,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Indiana

    Steak

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Steak

  • Indianapolis

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  1. KennyD

    Cincinnati

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service all the way around and of course the steaks are top notch. Sat at the bar where I had a great time with the bar staff!

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  2. Frolic

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, St Elmo’s was fantastic. Mark Yohn was the best server. Can’t wait to go back.

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  3. WilliamJ

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I had the worst piece of meat in my whole life. I ordered the end cut of prime rib. It was under cooked ,no taste and disappointing. I told the waiter that I would never order it again. He didn’t care. I was with customers and didn’t want to send it back. I wasted over $80 .

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  4. SamH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Wait for the food was just a little too long. The wait staff was good, wasnt a fan of all of the picture frames on the wall. Most of our dinner was very good. Only one item I thought was overpriced was the crab meat macn cheese. Dry aged prime rib was close to mouth watering good.

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  5. JasonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most impressed. Shrimp cocktail a bit intense for me. The steak was magnificent.

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  6. LeeO

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, steak was perfect. Staff was on point and very attentive. Atmosphere was great. Would definitely recommend to friends. Overall 10/10.

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  7. RamonaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was astounding, and the customer service and ambiance was truly amazing!

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  8. ShonB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shrimp cocktail and service are unmatched. 10/10 would recommend

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  9. SouthsideFoody

    Indiana

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a post work celebration with the team. All were treated well and the service was excellent. The bone in ribeye has a bit more connective tissue than I would like. Will order something else next time. Overall experience was great and the team enjoyed themselves. Prices have gone up and we all just need to cope and deal with that.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great steak close quarters, pretty pricey. Would go back.

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  11. KathyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service! If you are in Indianapolis you must go!!

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  12. Dollface68

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and service and large portions. They knowing what they are doing and do it well.

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  13. MattN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    St. Elmo Steak House never disappoints, but last night was especially exceptional. The food was incredible and the service was the best we've ever had.

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  14. GoldenO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very expensive, but pretty good meal. The horseradish was really intense, but we couldn’t stop eating the shrimp cocktail. Filet mignon was good. Mashed potatoes were excellent.

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  15. brisa

    Indiana

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Once again, St. Elmo’s didn’t disappoint!! Food is always delicious and Geoff’s service and attention to detail was outstanding!!! Very, very pleased with our entire experience.

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  16. AshleyW

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our 1 year anniversary and they really made it feel special. Staff even gave us a card!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Fargo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First timer. What a great dining experience! Historic landmark in Indianapolis. Must have the famous shrimp cocktail. The navy bean soup was delicious. My filet was scrumptious. Service was impeccable!

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  18. MarkW

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to place to celebrate our anniversary. The food and service is second to none! Dining here is always a wonderful experience.

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  19. StephenS

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Emily was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone went out of their way to make my wife's birthday dinner extra special. Filet was the best my wife has ever had. My porterhouse was excellent. Highly recommend if you're in Indianapolis.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    wish we would have stayed in the lounge. the noise level in the dining room was terrible. it was very hard to talk with my guest.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Food was perfect. Anthony was the best!

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  22. MaryG

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We have been to this restaurant for special occasions many times. It is 3 hours from our home but was always worth it. My meal was excellent. I had a filet. My husbands meal was not so good. He ordered an aged New York strip steak and most of it was full of grizzle. He helped me eat my steak.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for taking the time to share your feedback Mary. We would like to extend our apologies for your disappointing experience. Please check your inbox as I have sent you a private message to discuss in detail the issue noted above. Thank you.

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  23. RichardM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    shrimp cocktail and drinks were great THEN are entres arrived, after a 1 hour wait ...a couple in our group had the pork chops ...they loved it...but now to the steaks ..our waiter suggested we order the beef one degree higher than we normally eat because they Always undercook....WRONG... I always order rare it was medium plus in all cases ..3 steaks ruined ,very dry and not tender ...also cold ..one had the shrimp stuffed with crab ,beautiful presentation but also cold Its clear everything sat ready but not delivered ..I myself had the onion rings ,we're barely cooked and raw with the batter coming off...we also ordered potatoes romanoff, creamed spinach , and sautéed mushrooms....they NEVER showed up...the Narcistic waiter said oh,I'm sorry but to late at that point ....desert was perfect.... RICHARD MOGG open table 5pm on 6/3/23 sad sad dinner ....BTW the waiter talked more about himself than answer our questions

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 4 days agoThank you for taking the time to share your feedback Richard. We would like to extend our apologies for your disappointing experience. Please check your inbox as I have sent you a private message to discuss in detail the issue noted above. Thank you.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, highly recommend. I am glad we added this to our list.

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  25. Jeremy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant, but the value of a $200 plus dinner for two is a bit excessive.

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  26. DanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the best steak I’ve ever had. If you’re visiting Indianapolis, you need to come here.

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  27. RossN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great atmosphere, amazing food! We’ve been 3 times and never been disappointed.

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  28. MichelleH

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    It wasn’t a totally bad experience. When we walked in everyone was pleasant! Our server was ok.. I noticed how he treated everyone differently from us. I was expecting the food to great, it was bland. I was shocked bc I have been to 1933 and it was a lot better.

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  29. KarenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful Dining experience first time at Restaurant. Our Server Kyia was Outstanding . Above and beyond to make our dining so Special .

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  30. edmundt

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and excellent service. A must try while in Indy!

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  31. JimC

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tradition of going to St Elmo’s. Still very much the same. Always good food, drink’s & service

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  32. WayneE

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A MUST eat place to visit when in downtown Indianapolis.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent visit again today. Always great service and food. Server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience

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  34. hnm1

    Tampa

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    St. Elmo never disappoints! Once again, our steaks were perfect, along with everything else. The service is always outstanding as well. I visit here every trip I take to Indy and can't wait to come back!

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  35. NaCa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went in for our 1 year anniversary, and as always, the service was incredible. Our waiter was very well informed with plenty of suggestions, and he was great at checking in on us. The food was remarkable, even better than the last time! The ambiance is irreplaceable. We met some intriguing guests sat next to us and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. We will be back next year!

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  36. Smoke

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was not our first experience at St Elmo’s, every time we have been there the food was prepared perfectly to our order, the wait staff and everyone we had contact with in St Elmo’s was professional and amazing, we will definitely be back

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  37. KenM

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Ordered ribeye steak expecting a juicy steak. It was tough and dry. My baked potato was lukewarm. I won’t be going back for awhile or maybe never.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded on June 1, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Ken. We would like to extend our apologies for your disappointing experience. Please check your inbox as I have sent you a private message to discuss in detail the issue noted above. Thank you.

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  38. JimRob

    Memphis/West TN

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    I have eaten at St Elmo’s many times and it’s been outstanding. They were way off their game on this visit though, poor waitstaff, overcooked steak after waiting over 2 hours for our food. The manager compensated a portion of the meal, which was a nice consolation, but I told him of my disappointment as I know they can do better.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded on June 1, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Jim. We would like to extend our apologies for your disappointing experience. Please check your inbox as I have sent you a private message to discuss in detail the issue noted above. Thank you.

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  39. anthonya

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservations and it worked out perfectly.Got seated right away.Food was AMAZING.Place is so nice and elegant.Our server was Patrick and he was fantastic.He was very helpful and his recommendations were great.Definetly will be back and highly recommend this place.Hoping to get Patrick as our server again.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    In town for the 500 had a wonderful dinner

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.8 stars by 18940 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 193 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.

  • 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

    Jeremy Holmes

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (317) 635-0636

  • Private party facilities

    St. Elmo's offers 5 rooms from which to choose. Limited menus available. Please see website for details or e-mail us.

  • Private party contact

    Kirsten DeWitte: (317) 602-6786

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