The 36 Essential Indianapolis Restaurants

"One of the oldest restaurants in the city serves some of the best steaks, chops, and seafood in Indianapolis. Since 1902, St. Elmo has been cooking up premium cuts of meat in the heart of downtown. For appetizers, get the shrimp cocktail in St. Elmo’s famous signature sauce, popular for its kick from the horseradish. That’s just one of an array of house-made sauces to accompany entrees way beyond A1, with options like creamy horseradish, truffle dijonaise, remoulade, and more. St. Elmo is a must-stop for any visitor to Indianapolis who loves steak or needs to splurge on an elegant white tablecloth dinner." - Mike Gillis