College football championship game between two top Big Ten conference teams at Lucas Oil Stadium, with crowds expected to exceed 65,000.
The Big Ten Football Championship takes over Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, December 5, when two of the conference's top teams meet for the title. It's a Saturday showdown that brings together rival fanbases from across the Big Ten, and with crowds expected to exceed 65,000, downtown Indianapolis will be thick with college football fans for the day.
If you're planning to make a full day of it, the dining around the stadium is a good place to start. St. Elmo Steak House on Monument Circle has been open since 1902 and is billed as the city's most iconic restaurant. It's famous for a shrimp cocktail with a horseradish sauce that genuinely clears your sinuses, and it's been serving presidents, athletes, and convention-goers for more than 120 years. It's a bit of a walk from the stadium, but it's a classic for a reason.
Closer to the action is Tavern on South, a casual-yet-sophisticated American bar and restaurant in a 1910 brick building on West South Street. It sits steps from the stadium and has a 60-seat second-level rooftop deck with views of the downtown skyline. The menu runs seasonal burgers, seafood, and steaks, with regional craft beers on draft. One of the biggest perks is the complimentary on-site parking, which is a rarity this close to downtown venues.
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So, you've got the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, December 5, with St. Elmo on Monument Circle for the iconic shrimp cocktail and Tavern on South just steps away for a rooftop view of the skyline and free parking.
