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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21304)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 190 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 21,304 people are saying

St. Elmo Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.
21,304 Reviews

  1. Tim

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Richard

    New Orleans / Louisiana16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner with delicious steaks perfectly cooked. Shrimp cocktail is wonderful. Service was superb.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia County112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible server. Our drink order was obtained immediately. The shrimp cocktail was wonderful with the famous St. Elmo shrimp sauce. Our lobster bisque was great. I had the prime rib which was incredible. My husband at the lamp chops which were good. The other two diners at our table had the NY strip steak which was excellent. For dessert, we had the crème brûlée and cheesecake which were wonderful. I highly recommend St. Elmo Steak House for its history of great dining and ambiance.

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  4. Mike VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was great, it was the first time my 17-year old some was there and he made hook feel at home. Food was wonderful as usual!!

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  5. M Jane

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding….a very memorable meal to celebrate our anniversary!

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  6. Jared

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences ever! Don't skip the shrimp cocktail!

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  7. Tim VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not live up to the hype. Food was a huge disappointment: dry aged New York strip was difficult to cut and hard to chew.

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  8. Lynnette

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal at my favorite restaurant!! Prime rib is the best and of course the shrimp cocktail is amazing!

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  9. Stephanie

    Indiana5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We generally go to St. Elmo’s in February for our wedding anniversary. However, this year we were unable to go during that time. My mom had gotten us a gift card for Christmas to use there so we decided to go while our daughter was with her grandparents. We didn’t go for any special occasion other than a date night. We were sat immediately in the middle section of the restaurant. The young man that took the extra place settings and poured our water was really nice. Then enter Doug… he was not personable. Not friendly at all and didn’t even engage in small talk that we usually have when we are there. He took our order and didn’t really check on us at all. Once our food arrived, he never even checked on us once to make sure everything was cooked ok or to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. My husband and I agreed that he was rather stuffy. Other tables around us were getting excellent service from waitstaff that we have had previously and were laughing and obviously having a good time. I would generally not leave negative feedback but considering the level of service that we expect was less than great we felt that we should address it. The food as always was excellent but the lack of service overshadowed that.

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  10. Debbie

    Springfield / Branson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great evening… relaxing atmosphere, amazing service and the food was simply perfect. I look forward to coming back soon !!

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21304 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 190 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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