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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
19760 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
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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 164 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
  • Website
    http://www.stelmos.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225
  • 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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19,760 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    I’ll start by saying ..love this place ..however, I’d say for the service …each time I come the steaks have never been on point which is disappointing because they are a steak house so generally at this point we go to St. Elmo’s for drinks and the shrimp cocktail and head to Tony’s…If you want mediocre food , great service and great shrimp cocktail..this is the place..if you want a steak prepared properly or a restaurant that loves to create and strives to have a 5 star over all..check out other steak houses in the area

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  2. MarkP

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    St. Elmo’s is fantastic. It more than lived up to its reputation.

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  3. WayneC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The environment is fun. This is my third visit and have had a pleasant experience each visit.

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  4. bman1117

    Philadelphia

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my wife's 60th Birthday. Philip was our waiter what a fun night he made it. He was funny attentive and gave phenomenal service. Food was outstanding. We had a great time. Thank you Philip for making the night special for my wife.

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  5. Ruths

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you go ask for Patrick to be your waiter. He was so nice and very attentive!

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  6. MeganD

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Shrimp cocktail was a great appetizer. Cool location in downtown Indy.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    2 filets, 1 rubbed ribeye, 1 tomahawk steak, all perfect. The 2nd tomahawk steak, just awful (all tendons & gristle). We didn’t want to ruin the scene and say anything so we kept quiet. Very likely a one time flaw in that cut of steak. I’m sure they would have taken care of this had we spoke up. Shrimp appetizers, all sides & desserts were excellent. We knew we’d be late to our reservation, we called & there were no issues in seating us 15 minutes late. ALL staff were exceptionally nice. We dressed up to celebrate a birthday. Many other patrons were wearing sweats which surprised us but it didn’t affect the food or our celebration. This was our 2nd visit, still highly recommend and will go back.

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  8. LeslieS

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING… this is our annual Christmas with friends starting at St Elmo’s and then Yuletide. You did not disappoint.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This iconic restaurant does not need an endorsement from me but WOW, will you get one!!! Everything about this restaurant was top notch; from being greeted at the door to the hostess to the young lady that seated us but most especially to Paige, our waitress. She elevated every aspect of our evening. This was the first time we'd been to this restaurant and I can assure you we will fly back from Maine just to have dinner at St Elmo's again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great restaurant. This visit however, the New York room was a little cold.

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  11. michaels

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    Wasn’t impressed with the service but the food saved the night. The steak, patatos was phenomenal. St Elmo’s cola and bourbon cake are must haves. For the price and reputation I expected a better experience.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 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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  12. Noneya

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was outstanding. The meal was incredible. Definitely a place I would visit again when I was in the area.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Big dinner with friends. Was amazing. Great service. Food. Drinks. Atmosphere. All A+. Booked another group today for next year. Hope to make it an annual event.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The wait staff is awesome. The food was very good. I love all the history on the walls. This is our second time there, first time seemed better probably cause it was our fist time. The bean soup seemed to be weird to serve but after we herd the story about how it came about and then actually taste it it was very good. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

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  15. ccdevi

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    The shrimp cocktail is great but otherwise this place is tremendously overrated. It’s a couple of long stories but suffice it to say they simply can’t cook a steak to the correct temperature. I seen medium rare come out absolutely raw and I’ve seen it come out medium well a number of times. And the room is terrible, it’s like you’re in a cave. Skip it.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 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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  16. AlexH

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time and food was cooked perfectly. The service was great

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around fabulous meal ! Our party of 10 had the private room upstairs next to the Lounge great spot

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kyle was fantastic - thank you! The support staff was friendly as well!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, food and atmosphere! An Indy must!

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  20. DJYoshi

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    In the 10 years that I've been coming here, I've never had a bad meal. Last night, the table next to us were 3 gents who were overly obnoxious. Loud, Crass, and their bragging of who they are and what they do for a living coupled with the need for the rest of the restaurant to know who they are completely ruined the experience. Mark, our server was great though. He's been our server about 6 times now.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't imagine a better dinner! The shrimp cocktail was on another level,must try. The steaks were the Best The sides were just as good Ever bite was delicious all the way through the meal The service made me feel like a star Simple Professional

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing, food was delicious and the service was top notch. I have been to a lot of steak houses and this ranks as the top.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service, excellent place for a meal with small groups to enjoy conversation and each other's company.

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  24. Todd

    West Virginia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, food was phenomenal, the ambiance/decor was amazing. Overall, it was an amazing experience!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Jason Ley, was outstanding! He made an already amazing dinner even better. We would recommend your restaurant to everyone.

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  26. LeeR

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a top shelf experience. Service is absolutely outstanding and the food quality is unrivaled. Obviously need to have the shrimp cocktail. My wife and I split the 38 oz Prime Rib, which they voluntarily sliced off the bone before delivering. Also this time, we had the side of mushrooms, and they were a perfect complement to the steak. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Iconic must stop if you have never been to St. Elmo Steak House. Food and service are outstanding. The signature shrimp cocktail is a great starter and has incredible flavor. We had the prime rib and the flat iron cooked to perfection. This old-school dining is worth the price. Shout out to our waitress, Jessica, who did an excellent job from start to finish. If you stay at a hotel, ensure you have a refrigerator; you will likely have leftovers. Also, plan ahead and make your reservations well in advance.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food ! Awesome service ! Loved it will definitely be going back for more

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  29. JimE

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The steaks were great and Patrick did a fabulous job with service and recommendations. Certainly an evening to remember as a special dinner event. We enjoyed the Filet mignon and the Ribeye cooked to perfection.

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  30. TMmmm

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    My wife and I ate at St Elmos for the first time last night. We were using a gift card so the food was basically free which was good. If I had actually paid as much as the the food is here, I would have walked away disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but with how much they charge I expect the food to be great. To me, it wasn't great and you can save your money and get a better value somewhere else.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 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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  31. NickK

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and quality - food was outstanding and the ambience was excellent

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  32. GregoryS

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time visiting, and won't be our last. Food was amazing, all 4 courses we had. Mark, our server, was an expert and did an outstanding job. Kudos to him. The ambiance was great and noise level was totally fine and expected. Overall, an outstanding experience for my wife and I on our anniversary. Ding'd the cost, but you get what you pay for and although pretty costly, it was TOTALLY WORTH IT.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    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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  34. KauaiEats

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    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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  35. Rike

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    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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  36. Diana

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    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.

    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Diana. 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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  37. BrianS

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

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

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  38. SeanZ

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

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

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  39. hungrygirl

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, old-school dining experience. Service and meal were top notch. Yes, it's pricey, but really worth it when you get fine food and professional, friendly service.

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  40. ChristinaT

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    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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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.8 stars by 19760 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 164 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
    Jeremy Holmes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.stelmos.com/
  • 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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