St Elmo's

Top choice in Indianapolis


This nearly 120-year-old carnivore haunt is Indy's best – and one of its only – independent steakhouses. It receives consistent accolades for service, romance and fine dining, but it's really about woofing down the legendary shrimp cocktail ($16) and top-quality slabs of perfectly grilled beef, rubbing elbows with Colt and Pacer elite in the classic American dining room as you do.

Reservations essential.


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