Peter Luger Steak House

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178 Broadway (at Driggs Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11211

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(718) 387-7400
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Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger Steak House - Brooklyn, NY
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Best

This is the one and only place I will go for a steak. I save up for a little then splurge on the porter house and a few glasses of Cabernet. Yes that is a good comination :)

Worst

Maybe it was the build up from everybody telling me if you like steak you have to go to Peter Luger's. Well it wasn't worth it. The steak was good but I've had much better. I'v...

soakin' in butter 9/18/2002

the steak was by far the most flavorful I've ever tasted. Even my squeamish friend (who shuddered at the butter the waiter poured on the steak) loved it. Don't miss the creamed spinach, skip the frieeees. more

What's so special about it? 9/17/2002

Obviously bz place, greeting was less than welcoming, service was adequate from less than friendly waiters, steak for 2 was anything but spectacular served with sauce that's better suited for seafood than meat. Overall, its not what it sounded like. Not worth driving to B'klyn for this. Pros: lots of meat, lots of meat, lots of meat Cons: bad service, uptight environment, limited menu more

Even non-meat eaters love it! 9/16/2002

Everyone knows that Peter Luger is the best steak house. For steak lovers it's a sure thing. But the best testiment to Luger's is when a non-meat lover becomes a fan. My friend Helen doesn't eat beef because she doesn't like the taste. She went to Luger's because our friend really wanted to go with all his friends. She reluntantly took a bite and then continued to eat until she had a fair portion. She still doesn't eat meat except on the occasions we go to Peter Luger's. more

OUt of this world 9/15/2002

Went their with some friends this past weekend. Had a short wait, but it was no big deal. Waiter was great. Service was great, and the food was awesome. I have been to some of the better steakhouses around the country, and bar none this was the best. Steak was tender and cooked to perfection, no matter how anyone in the group ordered it. Creamed spinach was great, and so where the Luger german potatoes. Can't wait to go back. Pros: good food, Friendly Staff more

Best Steakhouse, Bar None 9/14/2002

peter luger is a MAN'S steak house. don't listen to all those wussies that hate on it because there are no tablecloths or if there is bad service..which btw isn't bad at all. if you want to be pampered then eat somewhere else. but if you want the best porterhouse steak that money can buy, then luger's is the top choice. the steak is juicy, tender, and aged very well. the desserts are not bad either, put some of that schlag (whipped cream) on whatever dessert you are having and it is sure to make you a happy camper. the bacon appetizer is great, very tasty. don't forget to order the side of potatoes, it is one of luger's specialties. more

OVERHYPED and OVERRATED 9/6/2002

I went to Peter Luger last week with some friends from out of town and was INCREDIBLY dissapointed. From the loud, frat-boy atmosphere (and crowd), to the small, totally unsatisfying steak, it was overall an underwhelming experience. As far as the steak itself, it was, unlike some reviews would have you believe, nowhere near the best steak I've ever had. Not only is Peter Luger's not the best steakhouse in the country, it is not even the best steakhouse in New York. Go to Dylan Prime. You don't have to take the J train and you'll find a much classier atmosphere and a far superior steak. Cons: Overhyped, Overpriced more

a nice gift 9/1/2002

My son took me to PL as a christmas gift. It took a long time to arrange a reservation and the soonest one we could get was a 2:45 pm on a Sunday. A dinner res. would have us wait another month. Coming from The Island it was difficult to find but after a few wrong turns we got there. The neighborhood was grungy but there was a PL lot to park with an attendant. The place was under renovations, not pretty either. The restaurant itself was nothing to write home about. After a 15 min. wait at the bar we were seated at a table for four. We ordered the Porterhouse for two. By far the best steak I have ever experienced and I am 58. And the cheese cake was also the best. The service was good enough for a crowded place. Pros: Quality food, value Cons: accessability, neighborhood, ambience more

overrated and overpriced 8/31/2002

A few bites of a tasty steak is all this place offers. The ridiculous price for steak that is very good, but miniscule in size (a steak for 3 is big enough for 2), combined with the horrible service made me appreciate a real steakhouse like Sparks much more. Pros: great steak sauce Cons: poor service, way too expensive, tiny portions more

So Last Decade! 8/29/2002

I've been fortunate to have eaten at some of the (arguably) finest steak houses throughout the United States. This also includes more than my share of places in N.Y.C., and I must say that Peter Luger's Steak House is way over rated. In my opinion Mark Joseph's steak house, off of Peck Slip in lower Manhattan is the (#1) one. The owner Charlie is a former employee of Peter Luger's who ventured out on his own and surpassed his former master. The steaks are just as good, with an assortment of tasty side dishes that make Peter Luger's menu look like the slip in a fortune cookie. Moreover, the staff and ambiance are both warm and inviting. Pros: Good steaks Cons: Limited menu, Drab ambiance, Unfriendly menu more

great ambience 8/27/2002

Loved eating here while I was in the Big Apple... Apples and Steak... nothing better! more

nee-plus-ultra of steak 8/26/2002

There is no other steak to compare. The meat is fork-cutting tender, buttery in texture, and has a rich beefy flavor that puts all others who claim to dry-age to shame. The cooking can be a little uneven and is done-ness usually a half-step below what youd expect, so order accordingly. The steak for one has no filet, so skip it and plan to share a steak for two or have copious leftovers. Pass on the tomatoes and onions. Dont pass on the bacon, as its on par with the steak. The potatoes are proof that God loves us, grease-fried and perfectly crisp. I've never been during the dinner rush, whence I think most of the service complaints originate. Do yourself a favor and go at lunchtime, or even better, early Sunday. Getting to the Williamsburg location can be tedious and paying in cash a pain, but well worth it. Pros: unsurpassed steaks Cons: location, cash-only more

Juicy and tender! 8/25/2002

A typical ""old New York"" steak-house atmosphere - no ambience, comfort or class, but some of the best steak you will ever have. Worth the experience at least once! The creamed spinach is also great as is their special steak sauce. Try the tomatoes and onions for a complete treat. more

Completely Overrated! 8/24/2002

Baffling how some places consistently get high reviews. The porterhouse steak was very good, excellent crust and flavor, but no way is this the best steak house in NY. Michael Jordans is clearly better, for one. I have also had far superior steaks at other restaurants. Given the horrible location, no decor and poor side dishes, I don't see why anyone would choose Peter Lugers for a steak dinner. Pros: Good Porterhouse Cons: Side Dishes, Atmosphere more

Your stilla tourist till... 8/22/2002

The beacon of new york and everything steak stands for. A must on your list when visiting. If you are a native and never been then shame on you. Toss out your bottle of lugar steak sauce in the frig untill you have experienced the meaning of eating a steak. Pros: steak,steak, steak, sauce more

The best 8/17/2002

Peter Luger's defines what a steak should be. It's the best on the planet. Bobby Van's is a close second. I'll go to Luger's just for the steak and the bacon strips. Worth the wait to get in but don't wait outside. Pros: Steak, Appetizers Cons: Location, Wait more

HIGHLY overrated! 8/16/2002

After my second and last visit, I was surprised at how such mediocre food (and service) could get such hype -- which is what Luger's is all about. My porterhouse was tough, partner's ny strip overcooked (wanted it medium-rare) and the service was surly. And these rip off artists want ""cash only"" -- ha! Pros: convenient, good parking Cons: overrated, overpriced, surly service more

BY FAR THE BEST THERE IS..>))*> 8/15/2002

I laugh at all these ill comments toward Peter Lugers Restaraunt.These people must either 1 of 3 things,1-Don't know quality of food when they have it 2-Just like to complain 3-Are being put up to this by a competitor to bad mouth the man PETE.. Cmonn people,just take a ride to LUGERS and see for yourself the quality of this place...and be sure to read all awards won by LUGER since 1988 till present for Best Steak... Pros: FOOD IS GREAT, People were nice, smooth business Cons: none, none, none more

Absolutely amazing steak 8/13/2002

By far the best steak in the New York area and I've tried Sparks, Morton's, Smith & Wollensky, etc. and they don't come close. Unlike others, they actually make the steak exactly to your specification. What a unique concept. After reading other reviews I was expecting poor service and ambience but was pleasantly surprised by our more than helpful waiter. My only complaints are the less spectacular sides and menu items other than steak. In addition, it is amazing how they still expect you to pay cash or open a house credit card given that dinner for a party of 8 will easily run close to or above $1000 with wine. No disrespect intended, but that area in brooklyn is not necessarily the best to be carrying thousands in cash. Pros: Amazing Steak Cons: Cash Only, Inconvenient Location more

Top of the heap 8/11/2002

the best steak you will EVER eat!! Make a reservation way in advance!! Bring cash, no credit cards here! come hungry is the best advice!! Pros: best steak ever!, good side dishes, fast service Cons: cash only more

simply the best! 8/10/2002

What is not to like about Peter Luger's? Having the shrimp for an appetizer. Then the steak dinner for two, which I recommend never getting anything over medium well, with potatoes and spinach. For dessert the pecan pie, comes warm with whip cream. Its the best! Pros: great food Cons: need reservations more
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Editorial
  • Expect no frills at this working-man's steakhouse, a local landmark since 1887. Diners don't even get menus unless they ask; waiters are tersely matter-of-fact. The dining rooms, with their exposed...

  • 5/31/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:45pm Fri 11:30am-10:45pm Sun 12:30pm-9:45pm
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Williamsburg
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