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Is St. Elmo Steak House Still Open? Update (Indianapolis, IN)

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As of September 2026, St. Elmo Steak House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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stelmos.com ·
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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website is active with current menus, and a Yelp listing updated September 2026 shows continuing reviews, confirming current operation.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Best Thing I Ever Ate featured St. Elmo Steak House's shrimp cocktail in the "Hot and Spicy" episode (season 2, episode 11), spotlighting the horseradish-forward cocktail sauce the Indianapolis steakhouse is best known for alongside its classic steak menu. St. Elmo Steak House has operated in Indianapolis's Wholesale District since 1902, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), which lists it as the city's oldest steakhouse and notes that in 2020 the restaurant ranked among the 25 highest-grossing independent restaurants in the United States, with annual sales exceeding $21 million. A September 2026 check of the restaurant's website (stelmos.com) found the site returning current content under the tagline "Legendary Since 1902," with an active online reservation system.

On Travel Channel's "Food Paradise" (season 4, 2013), St. Elmo Steak House was featured for its aged steaks and its well-known horseradish-forward shrimp cocktail. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), the restaurant opened in 1902 in Indianapolis's Wholesale District and is considered the city's oldest steakhouse; in 2020 it ranked among the 25 highest-grossing independent restaurants in the United States, with annual sales reported above $21 million. The restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-08, was active and offered online reservations. This appearance is tracked here as an additional episode credit for the existing record of this business.

Casey Webb's Indianapolis visit began at the historic St. Elmo Steak House, where he tried a 38-ounce bone-in prime rib coated in a spice rub, slow-cooked for two hours, and seared briefly on a flaming grill before being served with au jus and horseradish; during the segment he also shared a portion of steak with former NFL lineman Joe Staysniak. St. Elmo Steak House has operated from its original downtown Indianapolis location on South Illinois Street since 1902 and is best known for a shrimp cocktail recipe served since the restaurant's early years. The restaurant's own website remains active with current menus, and a Yelp listing updated in September 2026 shows thousands of ongoing reviews, confirming St. Elmo continues to operate at its original address more than a century after opening.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hot and Spicy
What was featured
the restaurant's signature shrimp cocktail
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
St. Elmo Steak House
Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 21
Original air date
Episode title
Steak Paradise 3: Prime Cuts
What was featured
Its century-old steakhouse and famous fiery shrimp cocktail
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
St. Elmo Steak House
Season / episode
Season 7, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
38-ounce bone-in prime rib
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
St. Elmo Steak House

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Elmo Steak House still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, St. Elmo Steak House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to St. Elmo Steak House after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Best Thing I Ever Ate featured St. As of September 2026, St. Elmo Steak House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is St. Elmo Steak House located?

127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured St. Elmo Steak House?

Season 2, Episode 11 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Hot and Spicy”.

Is St. Elmo Steak House still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Elmo Steak House's shrimp cocktail in the "Hot and Spicy" episode (season 2, episode 11), spotlighting the horseradish-forward cocktail sauce the Indianapolis steakhouse is best known for alongside its classic steak menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
stelmos.com

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Sources

  • stelmos.com — https://www.stelmos.com
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Elmo_Steak_House
  • stelmos.com — https://www.stelmos.com/
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_v._Food_season_7
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/st-elmo-steak-house-indianapolis-3

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