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

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7
4.7
21004 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 177 times today
  • 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!
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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Karl Benko
  • 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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What 21,004 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Elmo Steak House, a beloved Indianapolis institution since 1902, is known for its "killer quality" steaks and "fantastic" shrimp cocktail. The "excellent service" and "iconic atmosphere" make it perfect for special occasions. While some diners find it pricey, the memorable dining experience and historic charm are often deemed worth it.

21,004 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's Elmo's... enough said. Filet mignon is perfect

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  2. Raymond

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was indifferent at best . Waiter never introduced himself to us . Did not bring any bread with the soup. Did not ask if we wanted any shrimp When we eventually asked him for the bread it was ice cold. Did not come around mid meal to ask if the food was good . Steaks were good no complaint , but the plates were cold and the mash potatoes were basically ice cold . Dessert was good . Martini was nice but my wife’s glass of red wine was literally a two ounce pour . We have been here many times over the last 23 years . We were shocked at how the standard has slipped . Not sure if we’re going to come again . Pity as it’s been a family tradition to come for our pre Christmas night out . Downtown Indy is a mess right now and u fortunately St Elmo’s did not measure up to its usual excellence .
    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Raymond. 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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  3. Jean

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top notch!! Our service was amazing 🤩 the food was delicious and the restaurant was decorated for Christmas 🎄 beautifully.

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    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Had my parents with me. If it’s been around since 1902 then it must be something to try. It was indeed a great experience. Steak was perfect, the service was knowledgeable about the photos decorating the dinning room and the food, and dessert was delicious without being heavy. I would go back for another special occasion. Too pricy for regular visits.

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  5. Bryon

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have never had anything bad at St Elmo's and tonight was no different. The food and service were absolutely amazing. The waitress was wonderful! I had the ribeye with horseradish gorgonzola butter and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The only thing that could be slightly different was the room temp. It was very chilly and cold air kept blowing on us (it was na inside room with no outside door, so I think AC was on). However, it did not detract from the amazingness of the experience tonight.

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  6. Melody

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and neat building. Food and service was great.

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  7. terry

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated in the basement for the first time ever - not pleasant in the dungeon, esp. the smell. Booked the reservation months in advance. Prime rib had little flavor. Bearnaise sauce very watery hurting taste. Spinach side dish not very tasty this time either. Slow to remove dirty dishes from prior courses. Server seemed uncomfortable and forgot to ask some in our party about a before dinner drink. I will book Ruth's Chris next time.
    St. Elmo Steak HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Terry. 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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  8. Forrest

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and the quality of the food was superior.

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  9. Beverly

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was great from everyone we came into contact with. We had an issue with our entree, but they made it right immediately. Every course was delicious! We will definitely be back when we return to town.

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  10. Michael

    Houston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we received our steak it was burned on the outside and raw on the inside. Our server very graciously took it back for us. The second was fine but still not of the quality or flavor you would expect for the price. There was a large convention in town so that probably didn’t help but we came away unimpressed. The mushrooms, potatoes and of course the shrimp cocktail did not disappoint though! And the wine list was world class.

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St. Elmo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 21004 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 177 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
    Karl Benko
  • 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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