St Elmo Steak House

St. Elmo Steak House is a landmark fine dining establishment located in downtown Indianapolis, operating continuously since 1902 as the city's oldest steakhouse in its original location. Built on a foundation of excellence in premium steaks, seafood, and chops paired with professional service, St. Elmo has cultivated a national reputation and estab... lished itself as a destination for high-value clientele including business executives, attorneys, politicians, coaches, and celebrities seeking a refined dining experience. The restaurant's iconic turn-of-the-century Chicago saloon aesthetic, anchored by its original tiger-oak back-bar, has been carefully preserved through successive ownership transitions while the property underwent strategic expansions to enhance guest comfort and operational capacity. Under current ownership and operation, St. Elmo underwent a multi-million dollar renovation that modernized the dining experience without compromising its historic charm, introducing an open kitchen concept visible from the bar, expanded bar and foyer areas, multiple private dining rooms designed to accommodate groups of varying sizes, and an award-winning wine cellar housing several thousand bottles. The restaurant's positioning as a traditional power-dining venuehistorically favored by salesmen, business tycoons, and deal-makershas been reinforced through its commitment to maintaining classical atmosphere, consistently high service standards, and a refined menu that reflects decades of culinary expertise. Located in downtown Indianapolis's vibrant dining district, St. Elmo Steak House continues to serve as a premier venue for business meals, private events, and celebrations, leveraging its storied heritage, sophisticated ambiance, and reputation for excellence to attract discerning diners and corporate clients throughout the region and beyond.Read More