St. Elmo Steak House
St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is the oldest Indianapolis steakhouse in its original location, and has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops and professional service. Founded by Joe Stahr, the restaurant was named after the patron saint of sailors, St. Elmo. Starting out with a beautiful tiger-oak back-bar purchased in Chicago, the restaurant was simply a small tavern with a basic menu. Through the years, its classic turn-of-the-century Chicago saloon decor has changed very little, beyond the inevitable expansions. From 1947 to 1986, the colorful odd-couple team of Harry Roth and Isadore Rosen skillfully guided St. Elmo to continued success before turning over the reins to veteran restauranteur Stephen Huse, the present owner. In 1997, Steve partnered with his son, Craig, who is the current operator. Through much of its history, St. Elmo was considered a dining bastion for men. It was, and still is, a place where salesmen and tycoons came to seal the deal, where attorneys and politicians strategized and plotted, where coaches and players celebrated wins and lamented losses, where celebrities came to unwind from a show. Today's St. Elmo Steak House honors its past by maintaining its traditional atmosphere, professional service and outstanding refined menu. Our goal is to create unforgettable memories for you — our guest.www.stelmos.com
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Oct 16, 2026
Garret GreenleeGUEST
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Marcus WhitmanHOST
[laughs] Somebody asked St. Elmo's Steak House.
Marcus WhitmanHOST
Yes, it is, it is Elmo's.
Marcus WhitmanHOST
That's, it's a once a year dinner.
Marcus WhitmanHOST
It's, it's incredible, so that is, that is where-
Katherine WatercutterGUEST
Right
Nate SpangleHOST
... at, at St. Elmo Steak House.
Nate SpangleHOST
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Katherine WatercutterGUEST
But what people don't see is it's like an iceberg.
Cat SandovalCORRESPONDENT
In a statement, Signia Hilton Indianapolis general manager says Indianapolis is already a leading destination for conventions, sporting events, and leisure travel, and this hotel will help attract even more visitors while creating new jobs and supporting local businesses.
Cat SandovalCORRESPONDENT
St. Elmo Steak House has seen the city's landscape change for more than a century.
Cat SandovalCORRESPONDENT
The restaurant's GM says this new development is thrilling because it can bring in more customers.
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We're very excited.