Steer-In

If you’re over 30 and craving a hit of pure nostalgia, The Steer In is exactly where you need to be. Walking in felt like stepping into a classic diner from a simpler time — the kind of place where the coffee’s always hot, the conversations flow, and you instantly feel at home. But even if you did not grow up around classic diners this place gives you that vintage, feel-good atmosphere. The food? Amazing. Every bite tasted like comfort and care, the kind of meal that makes you pause and go, “Wow, why don’t more places do it like this anymore?” A huge thank-you to Sophie, whose friendly and prompt service took everything to the next level. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience even better. And I have to mention the group of five elderly regulars who sat nearby — they absolutely made my day. Their humor, their stories, and the way they joked with the staff added this wholesome, heartwarming layer to the whole visit. It felt like watching a live sitcom unfold while eating great food. So if you want a spot where the food is fantastic, the service is phenomenal, and the kind of place where people know each other by first name — go visit the Steer In. It’s more than a meal… it’s a vibe.

Local place. Old good time vibe. Beef and noodles not my thing but it was good. Meat balls with cornbread - great. Desert. Well i will not share how good was and how i would like it every day. I will not even give you name of desert you gonna have to show picture to get it- add black coffe and you are on way to time machine into good old times. Service was good and wifi didnt work - this way you can focus on the food and vibe not bullshit on internet. I hope I will be able to comeback.

Me and my wife came in on a Tuesday and The food was great but the service was just as good..seated immediately..didn't know much because we never had been there. Melanie was our waitress and she was excellent kind,knowledgeable about the menu..and she was the only waitress and it was busy and she still never let her attention off of us. Now for the food. They made my onion rings spicy and that wasn't on the menu definitely a plus there...I had my meatball sub altered too no sweat off the Chefs back because it was also on point!! The Pepsi was Litty! I recommend coming here.

Arrived from CO and came straight here based on our research of pork tenderloins. We were NOT disappointed! HUGE tenderloin with the biggest, crispiest onion rings ever seen. The Frisco melt and homemade beef and noodles were nothing less than perfection. Great small diner atmosphere, staff was fantastic as well! When in town, you must visit this place!

New Years Day 2026 and almost $50 down the drain! Took 1 bite of everything and in the trash it went! Ordered the onion rings (look great and seems like the go-to), small cheese pizza added sausage, and the knock off looking big mac. Onion rings = NO FLAVOR AT ALL, Burger = NO FLAVOR AT ALL and had no type of sauce, literally just tomatoe pickle lettuce and onions, Pizza = WTH? & NO FLAVOR AT ALL literally looks and taste like a bigger lunch able pizza that was cooked in a easy bake oven. NEVER AGAIN!

Cozy place and very friendly staff. Food was wonderful! Loved the vibe there!

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.

I had not been there in years- it has changed hands a couple of times, but it is still a fantastic local diner. I had the spicy breaded pork tenderloin (not on the menu- you have to ask for it), and it actually had a little bit of a kick to it! Nothing too crazy, but you could taste the spice in it. The breading was nice and crispy and didn't fall off. Nice size- probably could have made 2 sandwiches out of it. I'd definitely have this one again!

Alright y'all. It just keeps getting better! I decided to get the quesadilla. No meat. And it was FANTASTIC. I'm still craving it a week later. The service was awesome just like last time. Our waitress even asked me if I wanted a to go box AND accounted for the sides (salsa and sour cream - came with my meal) so brought the best sized box and two lids. That level of proactivity and anticipation is rare to find these days. Will continue to go back.

I won't go anywhere else but here to get my fried livers and onion rings. They are the best! (So were the mashed potatoes and brown gravy.)

This place has been around a long time and is like a trip back in time. The counter is very cool and the rest of the place is equally homey. Many years ago I took a buddy of mine there for the first time and we ordered chicken livers as an app. I asked for horseradish sauce and was told they didn't have any. Our server said "How do you make it?" I gave her the recipe and she went to the back and whipped it together. Perfect!! Lo and behold, horseradish sauce is still on the menu over 20 years later. The breakfasts are all great and don't skip over the chicken livers!

Nice cool little diner vibes.. plenty of seating and could see it accommodating larger groups if need be ...was welcomed with a smile and told we could sit anywhere .. service was very welcoming and it seemed like everyone was in a good mood :) coleslaw was everything I wanted it to be haha but my Rueben wasn't something I would write home about but definitely was filling ! 5 stars for the tenderloin sandwich!!

Serves quality food! Forgot to take picture; that's how good this restaurant serves its customers! Definitely try the sunrise platter with onion rings! Definitely will come back later!

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.

We were able to seat ourselves. Sat at a bench by window but moved because of feeling the cold air. Still was very cool inside. We ate off both senior and lunch menus it was 2:30.appetizers were fried green tomatoes with a spicy ranch dip. Awesome very hot and crisp. One person ordered Green tomato BLT. She enjoyed it. French fries came with meal. One person had a breaded tenderloin. He likes his tenderloins thin. The waitress said she would put that on ticket, it came back a little thicker than he liked but was very tasty. His side was slaw which was good, a little sweeter than he preferred. One person had chilli spaghetti . Very good but spicy. Not a fan of the garlic breads taste was just a little off. Coconut pie for desert was excellent. The portions were all large even on the senior menu. Our waitress was awesome , very attentive and personable, went above and beyond in helping us with suggestions and knowledge of the food. Now for the atmosphere. Not sure exactly what to say. On the inside was like an old style diner, somewhat worn. The food selections were geared more for diner food. However they also have a selection of alcoholic cocktails, beer and wine. Noted on the way out they also had cars parked as if they had car hops and outside service, unsure of this may have been for takeout orders. So on the whole it's a nice place to eat They were very busy. I would eat there again.

My friend and I are Pork Tenderloin connoisseurs. Our current Central Indiana favorite is the car wash cafe in Greenfield. We value a thicker tenderloin. The Steer Inn had a great piece of meat that was tender and juicy. However it lacked any flavor. I added salt and pepper and that did not help. The crinkle fries were excellent, service was fast and efficient. Server checked with us serveral times. The ambiance is inner city diner.

I've only had delivery from this restaurant but can definitely recommend the tenderloin, onion rings AND the coconut cream pie! Both the tenderloin and the onion rings were battered and fried, they were crispy and not at all greasy. The pie was a large piece and is one of my favorite desserts in Indy.

I just had the best steak ever I am am a very picky eater and I hate the very fatty/gristel parts and when I tell you there were none, I mean there were none!! The flavor was so good I barely had to use any sauce And the server was so nice! I am a little bit of an indecisive person but she was very sweet about it Definitely come to Steer-In!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

This was the worst service ever . I ordered a to go and the lady told me 15 minutes and I went up to the register stood for 10 minutes to ask about my order and the lady said another 10 minutes for our order.

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.

From out of town and I called in for a tenderloin sandwich and onions rings. They did not disappoint! I got the best sandwich in the state of Indiana and the service was world class. I look forward sitting in the next time.

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.

Been here many times over the years. Great Pizza if you get the stuffed crust you will not need extra cheese on the pizza itself. Best tenderloins in Indy plus you can't go wrong with breakfast

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.