Experts' Choice Award St. Elmo Steak House
What the experts agree on
Indianapolis's historic 1902 steakhouse landmark, famed for expertly cooked steaks and that legendary fiery shrimp cocktail. Clubby, white-tablecloth atmosphere with top-notch service—a memorable downtown institution.
“What started out in 1902 as a small tavern named after the patron saint of sailors has turned into Indianapolis’s oldest steakhouse in its original location.”
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Gayot14.0
"The atmosphere is a little bit clubby mixed with the aura of an old-time New York steakhouse. The limited dinner menu is short on selections and long on flavor and size." Full review
Fodor's "Expertly done filets, prime rib, ribeye and porterhouse confirm its continuing appeal." Full review
Zagat4.6
"“Steak the way God intended” and a “fiery” shrimp cocktail pack plenty of “zing” at this Downtown landmark delivering “memorable” dinners in a white-tablecloth setting with “top-notch” service." Full review
Frommer's "Popular with celebrities and politicians, this atmospheric National Historic Landmark is the city's premier steakhouse, and has been for over 100 years" Full review
New York Times "Downtown, drop into St. Elmo Steak House for last call. The clubby restaurant, with a vintage wooden back bar and tuxedoed waiters, dates back to 1902. If the main bar is too crowded, or..."
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