St. Elmo Steak House: A Bite of Indy’s History Since 1902! 🥩✨

Step into this James Beard Award-winning institution (yes, the "Oscars of food"!), and you’ll time-travel to 1902—original decor, white-clad waiters, and all. A must for steak lovers, but manage expectations: it’s about tradition over trends. 🔥 TL;DR Classics only! Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Bisque, Dry-aged Steak. Reservations needed for weekend dinners. $100+/person (worth it for the experience). 🍤 Shrimp Cocktail (1902 OG!) Warning: The horseradish sauce is FIRE 🔥—tears guaranteed! But the plump, sweet shrimp make it legendary. 🦞 Lobster Bisque (Secret Menu!) Creamy, packed with chunky lobster meat—upgrade from the standard steak soup. 🥩 Dry-aged Tomahawk Ribeye (USDA Prime) 2 lbs of drama on a plate! Charred outside, juicy inside. Honest take: Good, but not Peter Luger-level. Slightly lean. 🥔 Mashed Potatoes Rustic with skin-on chunks—comfort food done right. 🥃 Elmo Cola Cocktail Vanilla bourbon + mini Coke bottle + boozy cherry = old-school cool. 📍 Why It’s Famous Eater’s Top 38 Indy Eats James Beard "America’s Classics" Award 🏆 Verdict: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Go for the history & vibes, not just the steak.) #StElmoSteakHouse #IndyEats #HistoricRestaurants #SteakLovers #FoodieTravel #JamesBeard 🍷🔪