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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21312)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 155 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
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-0636
  • Website
    http://www.stelmos.com/
  • 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
  • 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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Menu

St. Elmo Steak House's menu was last updated on 1/29/2025.

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What 21,312 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House is an iconic Indianapolis dining destination, renowned for its "world famous shrimp cocktail" and "fantastic service." The rich, historic ambiance complements its perfectly prepared steaks and delectable dishes like lobster bisque. While experiences vary, many highlight the "exceptional service" and memorable special occasions.
21,313 Reviews

  1. James VIP

    Las Vegas45 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You say you have a dress code but you do not. You will seat any slob in flip flops. Your girl at the font is extremeky arrogant. . We were dressed in suits and she texted the girl at the end of the bar to seat us in the basement. We deferred to a better table. We were the only people in the building who ordered 2 bottles of French vino. . Waitress was great but the arrogance is off the charts. They want numbers. Not quality. Steak was mediocre. Pass. Go to a better place in a better city. It sucks.

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  2. Danny VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If anyone is passing through Indianapolis, do yourself a favor and be sure to swing by St Elmo's. Do yourself one better and be sure to ask for Erin as your waitress. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ALL things St Elmo and ALL things hospitality at large. She sets herself apart in the industry as the consummate professional. We are already planning our next visit and will unquestionably insist on dining in her section. Thanks for helping make an unforgettable evening, Erin! Your friends in transit to Boston

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  3. Bob

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    At the beginning of our visit waitress was friendly and helpful, but somewhere about the time our steaks came out, her attitude changed to rude and not helpful at all. Our Filets came out with a burnt crusts and rare center, we requested medium. The asparagus was dry and slightly burnt with no flavor. For a $200 meal, it was a waste of money. When the waitress asked our our steaks were, we said not good, she walked away before we could tell her what was wrong.

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  4. brian

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Doug is the man. Great experience! Would go back asap

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  5. James

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and convenient for dinner before Fever games!

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  6. Tom

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tommy our server was fantastic and friendly and explained everything perfectly. The steaks were outstanding as usual. And the shrimp cocktail super spicy and super delicious!

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  7. MIKE VIP

    Alabama46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food as always. Definitely a must if in the area

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  8. Richard

    Southwest Indiana / Tri-State Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant does not disappoint and lives up to its long-standing reputation. Maybe it should be on a steak lover's bucket list.

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  9. Dan

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joel was a great server, and the entire team made our Anniversary Dinner a wonderful experience.

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  10. Tim

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Traveled to St Elmos 2 hours from home to celebrate our wedding that had just occurred. We had heard great things about the restaurant but ended up being a disappointing wedding dinner. We were sat in the very back of the restaurant in the main dining room (not the bar side) and it was so loud that my wife and I couldn’t hear each other talk, or hear anything the waiter was saying, without having to ask him to repeat himself several times. The drinks we had were good, but the filet mignon we both ordered (medium) was nuke warm. We left feeling disappointed that we had driven that far for a nice dinner, and agreed that our small home town steakhouse would’ve been a much better experience (Auburn, IN) 10/10 recommended. We do not plan on returning to this restaurant.

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21312 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 155 times today
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127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Georgia
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.stelmos.com/
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-0636
  • 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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