St. Elmo Steak House
Downtown steakhouse open since 1902, honored with the James Beard Foundation's 'America's Classics' award; its horseradish shrimp cocktail is world-famous.
St. Elmo Steak House has operated at 127 S. Illinois Street downtown since 1902. It is an Indianapolis landmark that received the James Beard Foundation's 'America's Classics' award. It is best known for its signature shrimp cocktail, sauced with a fiery horseradish blend, and the menu centers on dry-aged steaks and seafood. The décor is old-school, with a large wine cellar and the 1933 Lounge bar upstairs. Reservations are hard to get on weekends and during big events, so book well ahead. If you can't get a table, try sister restaurant Harry & Izzy's, which serves the same shrimp. Steaks start at US$60. The restaurant is within a few minutes' walk of Lucas Oil Stadium and the convention center.
Opening hours
Daily dinner from about 16:00/16:30; check the website for details
Nearby sights
- Monument Circle & Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Indiana Statehouse
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- Indianapolis City Market
- Central Canal Walk
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- Indiana World War Memorial Plaza