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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
19724 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 200 times today
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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
    (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

What 19,724 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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    Steak

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  • Indianapolis

    Steak

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

19,724 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service are as fantastic as ever, we love to eat at St. Elmo. Note: If you haven’t attended before, understand that it is a busy environment and seating is very close to other people. Conversation and ambiance isn’t personal so be prepared for it. Expect different levels of dress, from coat and ties to football jerseys on Colts game days. If you are looking for something private for a special occasion, or you expect a specific minimum dress code, you may want to consider another venue. It’s a high volume restaurant with moderate noise levels, but the food is absolutely delicious.

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  2. KauaiEats

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food quality and service was not was not as good as it has been in the past. It was still good and will be back in the future.

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  3. Rike

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, excellent ambiance, service and food. My wife is not the biggest eater and we love that we can split the meal on some of the items. See you on May, if not before! Rike Winchell Santa Claus, In

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  4. Diana

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    The food was outstanding, very delicious. Our server was not very attentive. We had to ask for. more wine. He forgot my béarnaise sauce which I never got at all. Food was excellent but service could have been better.

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  5. BrianS

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a filet medium that was seasoned perfectly and tasted excellent!

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  6. SeanZ

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic Steakhouse experience. One of a kind, the shrimp cocktail is a must!

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  7. ChristinaT

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    This was my first time eating here. I had heard so many great things I was excited to go. We were seated before our reservation time, it took a little while to get our drinks but nothing too crazy. The shrimp cocktail and the salad were amazing. I ordered a Porterhouse for my entree. I expected it to be amazing for over $70. I have had more tender, flavorful steaks at Texas Roadhouse. The steak was hard to cut, and dry. There were 3 steaks ordered at our table and none of them lived up to the reputation. My steak was terrible and the mashed potatoes that came with my steak were cold. It was a very expensive meal that did not come close to what I had hoped for.

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  8. LindaL

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I receive a gift of $250 with a printout I did not have a copy of a gift card. After discussion with the waitress and a manager I put the $360 charge on my credit card tomorrow I was told to call the corporate office and see if I can get a credit on my credit card. The lady that gave me the gift is 81 years old and did not know that she would have to print out a gift card. Hopefully we can get this resolved.

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  9. brisa

    Indiana

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, as always, was fabulous!!! We always enjoy the filet at St. Elmo’s!!! Best we’ve found in Indy!! Scott was our server and he did not disappoint!! We very much enjoyed his service and attentiveness. Took great care of us.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my 96 year old father for his first St Elmo steak and he loved every minute of the experience.

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  11. marcndonna

    New Orleans

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shrimp Cocktail 5*, Steaks & Dessert were awesome!

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  12. jamesL

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    We had great expectations. Unfortunately, we did not receive all of our order. Several times we had to ask our server to bring the rest of our order. Also, we ordered sides but had to wait a significant amount of time after our entrees arrived for our sides to arrive. Our food was good but very expensive for having to wait for everything to arrive.

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  13. Eldoray

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    …absolutely the best steakhouse in Indianapolis! …I have an amazing meal here every time I am in Indy. The shrimp cocktail is legendary! …and the make best baked potato on the planet! I prefer sitting in the bar area for a more casual atmosphere…but the food it top notch wherever you divide to dine

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  14. MattN

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Ordered medium steak. Steak was rare and cold. When paying that kind of money, seems like they should be able to cook steak correctly.

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  15. Christine

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My server Richard was top notch. I couldn't had asked for a better server.

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  16. BarbaraP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding. Scott gave us impeccable service. Thank you.

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  17. JeffreyN

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience celebrating a 2nd Friendsgiving with our longtime friends. Patrick was our server and he was amazing! It was a great experience and we will return soon.

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  18. BrandonC

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints. Great food and great atmosphere

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  19. KellyF

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Several staff members were rude during the night. I should have made the reservations at Ruth Chris instead as their staff would be respectful.

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  20. PaulL

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love this place and visit every time we’re in Indianapolis. The food’s always consistently great and the wine list is fantastic! Best thing about last night was the service— the whole team was awesome, professional and very attentive. The best was our waiter/server. He had a great style and wit about himself, and as our dinner group has always been a bunch of smart a…., and he kept right up with us and added to the evening’s fun! I was so impressed that I left a somewhat hefty gratuity….and he actually came back to personally thank me! Wow! What a gentleman! No one does that anymore! Thanks a million for a great evening and experience! St Elmo’s knows what it takes to be great! You guys should run for public office! See you in a few weeks!

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  21. tlumchr

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. We come on birthdays and anniversary for years. Always a great experience

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  22. Corey

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Drinks, steaks and everything else was perfect.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there, definitely will be back! The food was fantastic, the service was outstanding!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phillip was wonderful we really enjoyed him taking care of our table

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  25. DorianT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, from the food to the service! Would absolutely recommend and go again!

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  26. Dsto

    Toledo

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our son here to the original St. Elmo’s downtown location for his birthday. Jason was our server and he absolutely fantastic. Our food was spot on. We ordered several shrimp cocktails, lobster bisques, a wedge salad, and entrees. The steaks were cooked perfectly and were so flavorful. The stuffed shrimp were also delicious. It was a great evening and overall a wonderful experience.

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  27. JimH

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They helped execute a perfect surprise birthday. Thanks so much!

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  28. ScottC

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special occasions call for a special place. St Elmos is that place

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  29. Eatsalotafood

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Long awaited to visit this classic steak house and boy it is not disappoint. Food and staff were just fantastic. Had the world famous shrimp cocktail , and the filet was just manifique!

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  30. LlamaSocks

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious! Our first visit and Dana was a very pleasant, funny, and charismatic server. My filet was cooked perfectly and the brussel sprouts were so yummy. The green apple sorbet was so refreshing and reminded me of my childhood and sour apple laffy taffy.

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  31. MikeC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals we have ever eaten. The highlights were the shrimp cocktail and the green apple sorbet.

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  32. BarryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Server was polite and attentive. Food was amazing.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. Will be back again for sure.

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  34. WendyH

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner as always, my favorite place, anywhere in the world!

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  35. nb191

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had another great meal at St. Elmo’s. I had a few vendors who had not been there before and they loved it.

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  36. AlexH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, atmosphere, and service! Will definitely return.

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  37. LuxuryYacht

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I arrived a few minutes an early and was seated immediately by a very nice hostess. The waiter, Joel, was there quickly to offer me a beverage and a little history of St Elmo’s. I got the pork chop and the tomato salad. Everything was delivered politely, with just the right amount of time between courses. A very nice evening was had by all.

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  38. Will

    Indiana

    31 reviews

    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Rushed through dinner by waiter - early at 4pm for no obvious reason - so loud with tables side-by-side that it was imp out double for our small party to hear each other. Very disappointing for the high price. Rush by waiter never changes !! We likely won’t be back !!

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  39. SeafoodEveryday

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was prepared perfectly, and the service was outstanding. Tom was very attentive, and he had a deep understanding of all menu items.

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  40. Chad

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always fantastic. Service is over the top. Best steak I have ever had.

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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 19724 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 200 times today
Google Map for St. Elmo Steak House

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
    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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