St. Elmo Steak House

So glad I visited this restaurant during a business trip in Indianapolis. The restaurant has been serving up deliciousness for a long time. I was able to go to their upstairs speakeasy to enjoy their signature St. Elmo’s Coke made with cherry vanilla whiskey and drunken cherries. They had a "Devour" menus during my visit which was perfect because I was able to enjoy all of the classics like the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail and steak. The servers and staff in general are well dressed and very attentive. What a great experience!

Worthy of every ounce of hype! The place is beautiful inside and out, with every area being part cosy dining room, part museum. The service was spectacular. Friendly, memorable, attentive, good humoured, and able to give menu recommendations without feeling pushy. And the food…just wow! Yes, the shrimp cocktail (or more accurately, the horseradish) will knock your socks off. Yes the steaks are amazing. The fries though, were a standout. Best fries I had on my trip to the states. They also know how to make a cocktail! I would go back to Indy specifically to eat here.

This is definitely worth the visit! Food, wine and service were great. Good size portions. The cocktail shrimp are worth the hype! The reason for the 4 star on food is my soup was a tad on the cold side, but still tasty. The reason for the 4 star on atmosphere is there needs to be a dress code. It was mainly the younger generation coming in with athletic shorts and fu flip flops. Not what my expectations for all the hype and for a $500.00 meal.

My husband and I were in Indy for an Earth, Wind, and Fire concert. I made reservations for an early dinner before the concert. My husband is a steak and potato guy and I wanted to treat him. This was our first visit. It's been on my radar for years, but we are rarely in Indianapolis. My brother and his wife have dined here several times, as have many of our friends. I was excited to visit. There's little I can say that hasn't already been said about St. Elmo Steak House. It's an experience. From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. We were greeted warmly and seated in a large, beautiful dining room. Our server, Tommy, welcomed us. He was great! We felt special as we had Tommy to ourselves for several minutes! Even after the dining room began to fill up, Tommy remained very attentive to our needs. He answered all of our questions, was very knowledgeable and was just fun! St. Elmo offers one appetizer. A shrimp cocktail with their famous spicy horseradish sauce. I'm not a fan of horseradish, but I did try it! Tommy warned us to take it easy because of the spiciness. It was very good. I'm not a beef eater, so I chose the crab stuffed shrimp. They were wonderful! My husband said his ribeye was one of the best steaks he has ever enjoyed. We loved the navy bean soup and the bread! I'm a big fan of bread!! We finished dinner with peach sorbet. TIP: If you plan to visit soon, the construction downtown Indianapolis is horrible. We had plenty of time, but be warned. We parked in the parking garage which is nearby. Valet parking is also offered. We're already looking forward to a return visit and we're requesting Tommy!!

Historical steak house in Indianapolis that lives up to its name. They pride themselves in the history. The servers are properly addressed as stewards and those that have tenure are actually listed on the menu. The shrimp cocktail is definitely a sinus opener since they use a LOT of fresh horseradish. Not for the faint of heart. The dry aged steaks were delicious and cooked to perfection. Portions were large and worth the price. Our server, Laura seemed too practiced and not genuine (her name was on the menu as a 5 year tenure). Merely using terms of endearment like 'lovey' or 'honey' seems a bit demeaning when you aren't looking someone in the eye or smiling much. She mentioned an assistant Jen, that i never saw during the meal. The food and cocktails made up for it ,though. Will be trying other steak houses next time I'm in the area to compare. Valet $15. Came in at reservation time and did not have a wait.

We visited this legendary spot for a corporate dinner. It was a great experience overall. We got the shrimp cocktail to start, the bread basket was solid, they have a good wine selection. Lobster bisque was decent. Each of us got one type of steak. Ribeye, filet mignon, Cowboy ribeye, etc. each cut was well prepared and even though mine was a bit too charred, the insides were perfect. We got 4 sides - green beans (not great), creamed spinach (great), mushrooms (great), brussel sprouts (not bad). Highlight of the meal was their cheesecake - top 3 I’ve ever had. Portions are generous but not overwhelming. Good spot for a memorable dinner. Make sure you make a reservation and show up early. Place is packed with no room to stand later on.

Great experience but you will pay for it. Steaks were fantastic, their shrimp cocktail was spicey but good, and the chocolate mousse was light and airy. We also liked their St Elmo’s Cola cocktail. Tanner served us and we really enjoyed his good humor and recommendations. He made the experience personal and took the time to know about us and why we were there. Highly recommend!