Steer-In

We went here today for the first time to try out the Hoosier tenderloin. I’ve heard a lot of things about the tenderloin and they were right it was great! It was thick, crunchy, spicy and large, not real large and not medium so I loved it. Gave the tenderloin 9. The onion rings were a pleasant surprise. They were large And crunchy and delicious and the onions did not slide out when you bit into them so I gave them a 10. I wanted to get a piece of that banana cream pie, but I didn’t have room to eat it. It was a good place to go.

I cannot count how many times I have passed The Steer-In and wondered what was the story here. Now I can say I am a huge fan of this unique restaurant with a long established history. I felt like I was taking a step back in time as the restaurant has an old school diner feel to it with many regulars. We were greeted immediately with a friendly welcome. There were many great options but we decided on the half fried chicken, the beer battered fish sandwich and meatball trio plate The chicken was crispy yet tender on the inside. The fish sandwich was large and very tasty. The fries that came with it a step above as not always impressed with crinkle style fries. These were very good. Where they truly made my evening was the meatballs. Usually a bit skeptical ordering them outside of an Italian restaurant, I know that sounds a bit pompous, but wow, they blew me away in taste. Sauce was spot on and the mix of beef pork and veal perfection. I can see why they were featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. Service was extremely friendly and prompt. Already looking forward to the next visit and would highly recommend you stop by and see for yourself . Fun fact, beer cannot be ordered at the counter yet perfectly ok at table or booth.

Gave Steer-In a go after a recommendation from a colleague. Got there about an hour before closing and the staff was very cool about it though I could tell they were shutting down for the evening. I asked for a recommendation and went with the tenderloin sandwich and a side of onion rings since they were out of the fried chicken. The sandwich wasn't bad but I think I would have been happier with a burger or the meatball sandwich which looked really good too. The onion rings were tasty but I prefer a little more crunch on mine. I can see why this is a local staple. There's plenty of local sports gear and clippings on the walls. They also were on diners drive ins and dives apparently. I would come back to try the chicken or meatballs next time I'm in town.

For years I had passed by this restaurant, but had never eaten here. So the other day, I decided to do just that. I'm not gonna lie, I was a little nervous to go here, cause I had heard about their shut down not too long ago. However, I'm a believer in second chances. And if Guy Fieri liked it, I believe it's worth trying out. I'm really glad I did, because this became one of my favorite diners! I love the old timey feel that vintage diners like this give off. Also the food was fantastic! I ordered a large stack of chocolate chip pancakes, corn beef hash, bacon, and a coffee. I was shocked by how huge the pancakes were! And their corn beef hash, was the BEST I've ever had. 🤯 Their breakfast foods are superb, however next time I gotta try their lunch foods and pie.🤤

Restaurant was fairly empty at 5:30 on Sunday. Old school diner atmosphere, dated but clean. Server came quickly and took drink orders. Tenderloin was served quickly and was good but nothing exceptional. Meatballs came with the meal and would have preferred to have them first but not a big deal. Meatballs were decent with a bit of a smoky or grilled flavor. Would definitely go again and probably try something else but I liked what I had.

Great place to eat. Today, I was craving fish and chips, but fish and onion rings instead. So, I decided to try theirs. Delicious 😋 and I had their very well prepared Chef's Salad for later.

Nice place for breakfast lunch and dinner inexpensive lots of parking. Big menu with great variety to choose from.. great servers today Sadie F was my server she's awesome always! Give them a try 😉

Great Food! Excellent Staff! Always stop here when we get close enough😋

went on Sunday and the staff was bad I like going when Sadie's or Tosha are there they care about the customers I love steerin but the waiter today sucked she was horrible August 10 2025 when you walk in she was on the left side where Sadie's is usually at love me some sadies and tasha wish the was here tonight and I'm only given 5 stars because I love this place just not this lady

The food was very good at the steer. My 1/2 chicken dinner was juicy and the fries were old school which I had them covered in cheese,tomatoes, and onions. The service was good it was a seat yourself old school diner type ambiance. This was definitely a neighborhood joint with all the grandmas and grandpas you can muster. My daughter had the pizza which she enjoyed very much. And the wife had the old school Reuben sandwich. She said it was excellent and they do not skimp on the corn beef. This was a triple ddd stop (Diners Drive-ins,and Dives) and it did not disappoint. So if you are looking for old school feel with good almost home cooked restaurant quality food. The Steer is the spot.

This was a cool place! First time going and had a hard time deciding what to get. I ended with the patty melt (EXCELLENT - bread is slightly salty if you're picky), but debated on the club and several other items. Our waitress was great and very on top of it. Especially with refills. Location is easy to get to from Southeast side. Parking is great, and not limited. Restaurant has everything from breakfast, lunch,dinner. Think lowkey Cheesecake Factory Diner.

I had been craving fried chicken livers for quite some time and they were crispy and delicious! I also had their beef and noodles with mashed potatoes and gravy. (The beef noodles were lukewarm.) Their appetizer fried mushrooms were shared and loved by everyone. My husband got fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy. His macaroni and cheese were delicious! We both shared a strawberry shake and loved it.

Went to try the tenderloin. It is always rated in the top 5 or so when someone is doing an article about Hoosier eats. It is a nice local diner with good service and good food. Lots of locals were dining while I was there and they treated my wife and I like we were family. If you haven't tried it's worth a visit.

Picture perfect right here of someones recipe for Peach Bread Pudding. Got lucky as this was from a freshly baked batch put in the cooler. There were absolutely no regrets on this choice. Well done effort right here. Staff gives good effort throughout the restaurant. Older building has of course older issues but what gets on your plate is a good effort for a family run business

I stopped by to try this historic indiana diner visited by Guy Fieri twice. It's a typical diner with drinks available- that's unique. There were plenty of choices for breakfast lunch and dinner. I could tell many people came here regularly as the staff had great report with the customers. Everyone was comfortable in this laid back friendly atmosphere, like the Mel's diner or cheers... As for the food, it was good... typical diner food. I had beef n noodles (one of the items Guy had). The beef was in very small pieces which made it easy to eat. The noodles are hand made daily. I had a side of large flaky crisp onion rings as well. I did not have a chance to have a dessert but looks like there were plenty of options. Everything that Guy tried is marked on the menue. He also had beef n noodles as well as fried chicken and lasagna. I will have to come back to try those.

The Steer-In is an Indianapolis Icon. It has been a long time since we've been here but the food has always been consistently good. We just don't get to this part of town very often. Tonight was loaded tots. They were crispy and seriously loaded with bacon and cheese. I got chicken livers , mashed potatoes and cottage cheese. All was great. And a big portion. Husband got a cheese burger and cottage cheese. He said the burger was really good. Our service was great and the tables and floors were clean.

Perhaps the most accommodating 'greasy spoon' diner ever. Breakfast is my flavorless. The in house roasted corned beef hash is exceptional. Add a side of extra crispy house fried potatoes with onion & pepper and 2 fried eggs and it couldn't be better. Service is terrific - efficient & personable making every effort to 'make it right' when the order is not 'up to snuff'. Pricing is great as well.

Good customer service on the phone and via drive thru but I wasn't a fan of the food. My macaroni was cold and fries were warm. I ordered a fried greent tomatoes sandwich. It was 3 layers. The tomatoes were soggy and .50 for the ranch. I couldn't even eat it.

Another W for the Steer-In! Even if the place is super busy, there are always plenty of parking spots still available. We were able to find quick seating at a 2-person table that was comfortably located under a heat vent on this freezing day. Nailed it! I completely love how they serve their piping hot coffee in heated mugs! Seriously! It's the little things! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor when the server brought out my biscuits and gravy. Holy cow! There was no shortage of either biscuits or gravy on my plate. My friend went for the Frisco burger that was warm, hearty, and plated with a copious amount of crinkle fries. My coffee stayed full, everything came in huge portions and filled our bellies, and the servers were lovely as always. It's also such a joy to come here and see the servers chatting with the patrons who are obvious regulars. Love the charm of this local gem!

We had our first visit today, and wish I had gone a long time ago. The service was excellent. I didn't catch her name, but she was so friendly, and really seemed to enjoy interacting with customers - how nice! I'll start with the negative: pass on the beef and noodles. Not a lot of beef, and the dish was not warm. The positive: the French onion soup! Oh my. So good! The kid's spaghetti and meatball and the kid's chicken fingers are a very large portion. They were so busy while we were there. It's seat yourself, so don't be shy. Pick a table and order some great food!

The food is always absolutely amazing, you can tell they have clean oil in the fryer and a cook that knows how to work it. Very quaint old school diner vibes, a lovely installation to the Indianapolis area. Perfect for a Sunday breakfast or quick lunch. Cannot recommend the pork tenderloin enough and they always put up with my substitutions without a hitch.

An Indianapolis legend - certified by G. Fieri himself! The Eastside of Indianapolis has its gems but this is for sure the best of them all. You can make a reservation or try to wait in line at some trendier places in Fountain Square or downtown but they got nothing on the Steer-In. Seat yourself after you park in the massive parking lot, better food and none of the difficulty. Value is unbeatable, you'll walk out of here thinking you beat inflation like you are J. Powell himself. Coffee is not great but it's standard diner fare, you're here for calories anyway. Breakfast is your best move but don't sleep on the later options. Best meatloaf in town and they even have pizza.

This is another must visit if visiting Indianapolis! We all had the Hoosier tenderloin...delicious! The breakfast menu is awesome as well! HUGE portions. Highly recommend the mushrooms!

5 stars for service & food. The Steer-In is VERY much an old school diner, but dang.... great food and attentive service. Every time I've enjoyed Steer-In, they treat me like family. (The good kind ). Never rushed, you can sit & enjoy conversation while relishing in your homemade entree. Even their cheese sauce IS REAL CHEESE! The tenderloin sandwich is a home run as are the menu stars, beef & noodles, meatloaf, and Reuben. I could go on. If you want a solid meal at a reasonable price with great service- steer in to the Steer-In.

The breaded tenderloin had a great coating, not too thick and crispy. However, the meat was really dry. Crinkle fries were almost great (they could've cooked a minute longer to be a bit crispier). The Reuben sandwich was great - huge and a great balance of ingredients. So, 4 stars minus one for the dry pork.

Fun little historic hole in the wall joint! I had the chicken strips, they were great (very hot and fresh!). The pork tenderloin sandwich my husband had was great. Service was attentive, and it's definitely a place where regulars hang out and enjoy their coffee and lunch. Worth stopping in!

These are the kind of institutions Indy is desperately lacking these days, I was thrilled to see the Steer In packed full on Sunday morning. Even though seats were sparse, a server greeted us almost immediately and remained attentive the entire meal. We got the tenderloin and a double burger, and we all really enjoyed our food. I am not usually a fan of crinkle fries but they were nicely salted and perfectly crisp. The tenderloin definitely seemed hand-breaded and it was juicy inside. An excellent meal with excellent service

Great place to drop by for a trip! Had the Hoosier Tenderloin, recommend. The service was very considerate too.

This place is one of a kind! My coworkers and I try to get here once a month maybe twice. It never disappoints. Consistent, quality, and great service! You won't have a bad meal here. A little bit of everything made with care with Indiana hospitality.

Hole in the wall diner, but OMG the French Onion Soup is to die for! I also got a Ruben and the corned beef seemed hand sliced and thick. I wasn't not disappointed at all! Everything we had was delicious!

A friend treated me to "lunch" here after the holidays. This place has been on my must-go list for a while. This is a comfortable place with a big menu including breakfast all day. I had a hard time making a decision but landed on a dish I try wherever I can get a house made version-corned beef hash. The hash was meaty and delicious and I was glad for the potato option offered since it's primarily a pile of meat with tiny potato pieces. I chose the Steer In potatoes, with onion and green peppers. My friend's BLT came out as a double decker, which was missed on the menu. It was big and had a respectable amount of bacon on it. Our food came out in a reasonable time and was hot. Service was awesome, super friendly and drink refills came as long as we sat there, which was quite a while since we were catching up. Prices were great. I'm glad I ended the year with a visit here and look forward to future visits.

We stopped by here on our way home to Texas from Chicago. Looked up diners drive ins and dives website and seen he was here and what he had and recommend. We had the meatball appetizer which was really good and had great flavor. I had the beef noodles which they recommended, it came with potatoes and green beans. Was really good. My daughter got the lasagna which she said was great. My husband got a hamburger that he liked as well. We also tried the French onion soup which was really good. If we are ever in the area again we will stop by. No complaints

What a gem! I love going to historic diners and I finally tried this place. Friendly service, huge selection of items, moderately priced, and the food is great! I read that this place opened in 1960 and they still have some original recipes today.

In town for a visit and stumbled upon this historic gem! Loved that it still held all the charm and looks of what it must have been back in their early days! Our server was very nice and extremely personable. Had the chicken fried chicken and it was delicious! The table next to us got a basket of onion rings and as soon as I saw them, we had our server add a side to our order. AMAZING!!! Such a great place that has held the test of time when lots of newer places come and go.

Fun diner vibe. Food is just OK. Service is quick and efficient. Fairly large quantity of food at a good price and a laidback nostalgic atmosphere.

I love the Steer-In. I've been a semi regular for 20 years. Home cooked food done with thought and care. I now live in Anderson which makes it a bit less convenient to swing by...but I still do at least once a month. Don't worry about what you order. At the worst it's probably better than anywhere else. It's a great place to enjoy good food and a fun neighborhood.

Nothing about this place but great. Best Beef and Noodles ever. Owner always present to make sure his food is pleasant. What a great place.

4 stars. Good food. Great service. Lots of people. The breading on the fish n chips was pretty tasty. Not overly seasoned, but decently. The server made me some cocktail sauce that was delish! Tasted just like St. Elmo's. Onion rings were okay. They needed a bit more salt and the breading was super crispy... Kinda tore up the roof of my mouth a bit Booths are old and dilapidated. You can tell this establishment has seen better days and the booths have seen lots of butts! Lol There was a actual butt-sized indentation in my seat. Lol! I would go back. It was a good lunch.

Swinging through Indy on the way to Nashville for NYE, I had to look up the best pork tenderloin sandwhich in the city. A lot of internet users pointed me towards the Steer-In. As a guy who would eat his fingers if they got too close to his mouth, il surprised I haven't really fooled around with tenderloin before. Sure, I've seen pictures. Sure, I've read stories, under my covers as a teen, flashlight in hand, quietly turning the pages of a worn down menu. Haven't we all? Since I was dipping my toes into tenderloin territory, I wanted to go slow. I wanted it to mean something. The Steer-In is exactly what you would expect from a diner. Vintage inside, simple decor, open floor plan. Center serving hub with seating on either side. Low noise level, so all your conversations won't be strained. 10/10 interior. Because I was just starting out my adventure of "tenderloin-ing," I ordered the breaded loin, non-spicy, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. Along with crinkle-cut fries because anytime that's an option, you always crinkle. The food came out quick, and looked delicious. The fries were perfectly done, not soggy and not over cooked. However, I was a little let down on the sandwhich. I understand a pork loin is beaten into a thin patty, but I was expecting a little more in the flavor of the patty. The sandwich as a whole was tasty, but the meat itself seemed to be lacking, which is unfortunate because the personality of these sandwiches is to overhang the bun. The breading was perfection, though. Not too bready like chicken fingers. It seemed to melt away as I ate it. Perhaps ordering the spicy version, it would have given me mouth happiness. Though I don't know if the spice comes from a sauce or if it's mixed in the breading. All in all, 8/10 for sandwich. 10/10 for crinkles.

It's a classic for sure. If you are looking for traditional American comfort food, you've found it. This used to be a drive-in, but nowadays it's a sit-down restaurant with a drive through for pick up orders. They do not take reservations, which can be a bit tricky if you are trying to get a group in, but they will work with you on getting a few tables together. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. You just can't go wrong with the food here. Something for every taste. The prices are very reasonable and the servings on the larger side. The onion rings are humongous as well as delicious. And come highly recommended. Same goes for the fried mushrooms, which come with dipping sauce. The meatball appetizer consists of a plate with 3 latge meatballs, loads of tomato sauce and a slice of garlic bread. I did not personally eat it, but it looked and smelled fantastic and got rave reviews from the person eating it. I started with the onion soup which looks and tastes as good as most of the upper scale restaurants. Perfect cheese pull and not too salty. It's a winner for sure and at $5,99 a bargain. I enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries. The fries are nothing to write home about, your standard crinkle cut fries. Not bad, but also not special. The chicken is hand breaded and very crispy on the outside and still juicy on the inside. Now that is hard to do. Half the time you order chicken tenders in a restaurant they are dry and overcooked. Not here, this is tender juicy pull-apart chicken and it was delicious. Fish and chips are just ok, again fries are just ok and the fish was also not spectacular. Still good though. One of my guests ordered the chili spaghetti and enjoyed it very much. Also receiving praise was the patty melt and the senior menu in general. The latter being a really good deal for the smaller appetite.

Not bad, not great. My initial experience with Steer In last summer was mostly lackluster. The beef and noodles was my selection, which was good, though not exceptional. One gripe with the meal though was that the included "roll" was just a cheap, hamburger style bun. Hopefully it was either a mistake or maybe a substitution. Even so, a rather lame move that is worth noting. I gave the place another shot recently which was better. This time, the Chicken Da Vinci pizza was selected. Maybe a tad heavy on the mozzarella, but otherwise very good. Service overall seems fine. On first visit, getting served did take time, although it was busy, so understandable. Things were more quiet on second visit, and service was more prompt. It seems there are some regulars here that have nice chats with the servers. The interior has some older wood panel styling with a little decor spread around. The map with push pins by the entrance is a nice touch, which is used for travelers to mark where they traveled from, if I'm not mistaken. All things considered, not a bad place, just not somewhere I plan to dine at regularly.

The Steer-In is an Eastside staple. Vibe. It is dinerlike and as such has that vibe. There are booths, tables, and a wraparound bar. The servers are all fantastic but we prefer Sadie. We like to set at the bar on the stools. It's a more intimate experience that way. Food. The prices are cheap and the portions are large. The breakfast plates are big enough to share. I recommend the biscuits and gravy with some tots and eggs. For dinner the beef and noodles are very comforting and the gravy is good enough to lick off the floor. The stuffed cheese pizza is where it's at. There must be a couple of pounds of cheese in that thing. It does take 45 minutes for the pizza but if you call ahead they will start it for you. They open at 7. If you want a straightforward breakfast joint that will fill even the strongest of appetites this is your jam.

We have driven to the Steer-Inn often from the far North side of Indianapolis. After seeing the health codes they violated and were shut down as a result, I doubt we will return. All of the violations appear to be poor management and obvious before inspection......dirty plates and utensils, infestation of mice and dead rodents in kitchen. Does not give me any confidence these obvious issues would be addressed when they reopen. Good bye Steer-Inn.

Was it bug or mice? I really liked it before all the problems accured. Now my wife won't even consider eating there again.

Been here several times as it's a DDD spot. Neat little busy place with neat vibes. Food is always delicious!!

This was my first time here. Our waitress was excellent. She was Friendly, efficient and helpful. We only had time for a quick bite so nothing too fancy....a cup of chicken belvet soup- very good and a side of their classic homemade vinegar based cole slaw - also very good. My friend had fries and a salad...normal and made to her specific needs. Their were businessmen having lunch and locals. Simple, not fancy, great little place. I will come back.

A true down and dirty dive. Old school comfort food. A-lot is surprisingly homemade. Stopped during a road trip.

Great breakfast ! I've wanted to eat here for years. Friendly staff. Try the hash it's yummy

It was ok, nothing was exceptional. I'm sure if you're an Indy local you love it. The breakfast items I had were tasty (French toast, biscuit and gravy) but not worth going out of the way for For me it was a DDD location to add to the list and that's about it.

Good food reasonably priced with down home atmosphere. Home made is king here and they are very generous portions. Always served with a smile!

I really was craving biscuits and gravy when I woke up. I wanted to try a new spot that was near my sister, but she said we should head here that it was better and there wouldn't be a long wait. The other place is a current hot spot. I went with her judgement and was very glad. Steer-In isn't fancy, but it was super clean and cozy. It wasn't over crowded and while there was a small wait when we left we got a table right away. The menu is very extensive. We actually have plans to go back and try the pizza and fried chicken. The biscuits and gravy were perfect! I I also chose to get the tater tots. They weren't fancy, but they were a nice addition to the gravy. I really wanted a cinnamon roll, but I was too full to order one.

Visited 3 times food was great first time!! Service was horrible but we went on a Saturday very busy!! So we tried it again on a less busy day every thing was great plus service. Visited today food was good service was not. We ordered scrambled eggs, came back eggs was not scrambled more like omelet. Waitress said this is how it's going to be this cook only cook egg like this she argued with me for 3 minutes!! Manger came over fixed it right away!! Waitress should of just fixed it the first time!! I hate spending my money we're horrible service!! I don't care how good ur food is I want to be in a pleasant environment with my family I don't want to be arguing about ur mistakes!! Costumer Service is Everything

If you're looking for that old school diner feel, this is that place. You can't beat the prices here at $6-15 plates and they do BREAKFAST ALL DAY. We went around 3pm & it wasn't too busy. Service: good Coffee: good Food: eggcellent I was slightly disappointed they only had biscuits & gravy until 2pm but they did sub that portion of my meal out for two ginormous pancakes. My husband and I probably could've shared because both meals were huge but we didn't syrup some of the pancakes and they were great left over! Minus one star for building upkeep. The booth I was sitting in was broke in the middle/uncomfortable and the table was wobbly. Overall good experience.

Absolutely loved this diner! First thought once you walk in, "this looks different." Very outdated interior. However, don't let that fool you, the food was amazing. We ordered the Meatball Sandwich with fries 9.7 - 10. One of the best meatball subs I've ever had. Fresh homemade meatballs cover over their homemade marinara sauce with mozzarella and provolone cheese on top. This was a great sandwich I cannot say enough. The French Onion Soup was good however just like consistency towards the end. Steer-Inn Salad was good and the French dressing was excellent. Service was good and enough looking at all the history covered throughout the place. Love this diner highly recommended trying this place out. I will be back soon!

Home made corned beef hash with eggs. That is all you need to know. The 10th Street Skillet is amazing. Add corned beef hash to it.

An Indy institution that somehow I didn't know about until recently. My mom even worked there as a server in the 80's. She'd been talking about it recently so we decided to stop in. We went around 11:30 on a Wednesday and I was surprised to see that it was so packed. As soon as someone got up, their seat was immediately filled. I can't imagine what it would be like at a busy time. You seat yourself and we chose a seat by the window with a good view of the restaurant. It's definitely old but is well taken care of and very clean. We both ordered tenderloins, their signature sandwich. I tried the new spicy version. It did have a peppery kick and my nose was running by the end so spicy it was. The flavor was good too and ratio of bun to tenderloin was perfect for me. I'm probably in the minority in Indiana in that I don't appreciate a tenderloin the size of a hubcap that is hanging 90% off the bun. If that's your style, you might be disappointed until you bite into this tenderloin. The fries were good too but my mom's coleslaw looked even better. I always have FOMO when I order. The mix of customers was interesting as well. I expected a good crew of older regulars but there were also cops and firefighters, students in their school uniforms, construction workers, and even one guy in a full suit. That's gotta be the sign of a good restaurant, right? The servers were pretty friendly and you pay directly at your table which I always appreciate. I ended my trip with a slice of cherry pie. Delicious.

I had went here with coworkers for our holiday party. The restaurant was very clean and the service was great. We had a big party and the waitress was very friendly and met our expectations. Prices were very reasonable especially for the amount of food you received. I opted to get a chicken quesadilla and boneless buffalo wings which was all good. The restaurant was very busy while there which you can tell people come here. I love how they offer breakfast all day. They even had a map where they allowed people to put a marker on the map for where they came from if they lived out of state and visited the restaurant. They map was pretty full. If you are ever on the Eastside of Indianapolis I say stop at this diner because you will not be disappointed.