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St. Elmo Steak House

4.8
4.8
18614 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 142 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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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. bveen

    Chicago

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food! The shrimp cocktail sauce was HOT and SPICY but so good!!! And the filet was butter!! The chicken breasts were inhaled by my husband so i cant comment on their taste..but apparently they were scrumptious! The cocktails were fun too..the .Bermuda Triangle did not disappoint! Our server Mark was awesome and spot on with his knowledgeable recommendations! Wish i had tried the Hawaiian fish..but the filet was superb! We will be back!
  2. DebR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed an intimate dinner downstairs in the wine cellar for my husband’s birthday- Anthony did everything he could to enhance our experience. As always the shrimp cocktail was superb as was the filet Mignon- our cocktails were also impeccably delicious!
  3. ToddR

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was exactly how my friends who had recommended it turned out. Great old school vibe with terrific food and out of this world cocktail sauce for the shrimp.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fabulous experience and the best food in town!
  5. KariM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bread was fresh and varied, waiter very knowledgeable about the food and service above par. Will definitely be going back.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and quality of food. Best steak you will ever eat!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Saarbrucken

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food wasn’t very hot when served. We didn’t mention it to Waiter as restaurant was very busy. He was very pleasant & attentive. Enjoyed mostly.
  8. RickyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very pleasant experience, the steak was the best I've ever had and the concern for diners with any food allergies is amazing.
  9. MichaelM

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful old school steak house. The service was just fantastic. Historic restaurant that was even better than expected.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time for our first time at St. Elmos!
  11. Greg

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The staff was fantastic giving suggestions and providing stories of the restaurant. Food was really good as well. Lives up to the hype!
  12. KathleenK

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service out of this world. We were celebrating a big birthday and our server made us feel amazing. Shrimp cocktail was better than we remembered, steak was perfect. All we ask, put some creamed corn on the menu. Amazing night!!
  13. DorianP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time coming here. Was referred by a friend and my gosh it was an amazing experience. Our server Philip was very amiable, quick and attentive. Food was amazing and overall just a great first time. Will definitely recommend!!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Shrimp was good - soup decent - steak lacked the flavor I was expecting - service and wine was excellent.
  15. Isaac

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was Richard and he was outstanding. Knew every inch of the menu. Very helpful with food and drinks. Food was amazing and service was top notch
  16. LisaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family was very pleased that we were seated in the wine cellar. Allowed us to be able to talk to everyone. Thank you
  17. BlairK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very lovely evening. Anniversary dinner, and everyone was very kind and polite. Our waiter was excellent. Food was fabulous as always. We are on a budget so we do not visit St. Elmo's very often because of the expense but do like to treat ourselves every once in a while to a great experience. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Indy, hand down.
  18. LindaB

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Food was excellent of course. Waiter was good and attentive. I did not like sitting downstairs. I felt like I was in the dungeon.
  19. WendyH

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WE always love St Elmos, our Waiter was FANTASTIC and we hope to be able to go again next time we are in Indy!
  20. MeganG

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was exceptional. There was a large, very loud and inebriated party that made our experience not 100%. I wish the staff would have said something to them as several other tables looked annoyed as well.
  21. BrianD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great meal with friends. Fantastic food and service.
  22. IndyBeerFoodEnthusiast

    Indiana

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Steak was drastically undercooked. Great service and venue
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Very noisy guests near us. Took way too long to be greeted by our server and she was not at all attentive. The busboy was great and tracked down our server a couple times.
  24. anon

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience when we ate at St. Elmo on March 17, 2023. The shrimp cocktail; bacon, lettuce and tomato salad; bean soup; steaks; and chocolate mousse pie were all delicious. Even more importantly, our server, Glen, was outstanding, displaying a level of skill and implicit pride in his work that inspired our respect. We thank you so much for a wonderful evening.
  25. FritzM

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place came highly recommended by family and friends. Did not disappoint! The only negative sentiment I could express is that we felt slightly rushed. Food was delivered beyond promptly and dishes clears before we even put our utensils down. When dining at a place like this one likes to relax and linger. That is not what we felt, but overall was great!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both fantastic! Highly recommend!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Our server was amazing and so attentive!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for my party of 12! The Shrimp cocktail is a great place yo start!
  29. Steaklover

    Indiana

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Food, steaks were cooked to perfection. Absolute must to have the shrimp cocktail! The staff was also excellent and operate like a well oiled machine.
  30. Steve

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Although the soup and shrimp were very good, I gave the food an overall poor rating because the steak (the reason we came) was burnt and hard. I'm very disappointed. I left feeling St. Elmo Steak House is very overrated.
  31. ThomasR

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always. Best steak ever. Always go dry ages.
  32. TinkO

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal and experience. They have everything down to a science. Great people and great food.
  33. scottw

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Average. Server was great, wait was not. Too many people. Acoustics need help, music playing but the noise level cancelled everything out. High ceilings could handle sound absorption. Small tables could use more space. Being honest, travel the country and Steakhouses are priority. Staff was the best part. Cleaned my plate!
  34. JoshB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our son’s 15th birthday. Everything was amazing. Mark provided incredible service and helped us create a nice memory.
  35. MargaretC

    Dallas

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were excellent. It was packed for a Tuesday night.
  36. LucaS

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always, my favorite steakhouse in North America, fantastic service!
  37. BonnieKD

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time visiting, and it absolutely lived up to my (already very high) expectations. The atmosphere at St Elmo is phenomenal - warm, classy, cozy, and the service was beyond outstanding. Fantastic steaks and sides, and the lobster bisque is something I will never forget. Highly recommend packing up any extras and saving room for dessert - the bourbon cake is to die for. An unforgettable experience for sure.
  38. ChrisM

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic dinner, and we'll definitely be returning!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steak, and better shrimp cocktail. Very good...iconic america. steakhouse.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Food was very good - cocktail sauce on the shrimp cocktail was like a flame thrower in your nostrils - we weren’t aware that was what they were known for but the waiter did give us a warning. Overall very good experience.

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 18614 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 142 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.

  • 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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