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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7 (21226)
$31 to $50
Steak
127 S. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 199 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
  • 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 21,226 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House, a historic culinary gem in Indianapolis, consistently delivers "impeccable service" and "fantastic food." Its signature shrimp cocktail is a must-try, offering a spicy kick that delights guests. The steaks are "cooked to perfection," and the warm, inviting atmosphere adds to the memorable dining experience.

21,226 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Chicago17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter in Mark…steak was OK Shrimp cocktail didn’t disappoint Value was so so!!

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  2. Grace

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime rib was absolutely amazing. Mashed potatoes, wonderful. Everyone at the table enjoyed ! Wonderful service.

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  3. Jeannette VIP

    Indiana28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    St Elmo’s is the perfect steakhouse. Never miss an opportunity if you are in Indy. It’s iconic! Tonight my husband had the prime rib for the first time and he will definitely be back for more.

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  4. Brad

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is over the top. Get the shrimp and prepare for baptism by fire. Great craft cocktails! Check the 1933 lounge upstairs!

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  5. Eric VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection as always! TJ was a great server. Our entire family had a blast, followed up dinner with a Pacers win! Great day!

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  6. Michael R.

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. We had a large table for Mother’s Day. Glad we made the reservation.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Miami1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Expected more from their meat. I felt like it needed more meat flavor.

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  8. Peter

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took the family to celebrate our son's graduation. What an excellent experience! From the sinus clearing shrimp cocktail, to the lobster bisque, to the filet mignon, ribeye and porterhouse, steaks topped off with the creme brûlée, all were deliciously good! Thanks to Erin for a phenomenal job as our server telling us the history of St. Elmo's, the history of the wine selection and just an all out great job that made our experience the best it could be. Thank you!

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  9. Jim VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. An Indiana treasure. Shrimp cocktail is iconic and a must have

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  10. June

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Steaks were out of this world- delicious! Side dishes were all really good. Service was great. Nice atmosphere.

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FAQs

St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21226 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 199 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
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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