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...

GREAT PETER LUGERS is disappointing 12/23/2005

I went to Lugers several years ago. Didn't think much of it so I decided to try it again. Had a reservation 6 weeks in advanced. Still couldn't get the time I requested of 6 on a Sunday but I got 745. Told the idiot, I had only 6 people. He said thanks since he was overbooked. Waited an hour before he gives me a table for 4. Waited another 30 minutes. Now the crowds are gone. We sit for dinner and shortly after a group who didn't even have reservations were sitting next to us. Dinner was fine, nothing special. I did see a heavyweight boxer and another customer give money and get seated right away. I still love Ruth Chris as the best steak house in NJ. The one in NY taste different. Trust me I tried them all in NY/NJ/CT. Pros: Steak, Parking Cons: Staff, Limited Menu more

Great Old-School NYC Steak Experience 11/16/2005

Peter Luger's is a must for any steak lover and is a one-of-a-kind experience. Yes, this place is old school and loud and doesn't have the ambiance of other upscale steakhouses (Morton's, etc), but that is ok--it's all about the food here. Appetizers were great--wonderful sliced tomatoes and onions, and the best bacon you'll ever eat (1/4 of a inch thick!). We had the steak for 2 prepared medium and it was perfect with all the juices and butter. Sides were also great, some of the best fried potatoes I've ever had and good creamed spinich. Bill came to $125 after tax and tip for 2 of us (we didn't have any drinks). Luger's is as old school as they come and the food is great. Don't take these reviewers word for it, it's a place you must check out for yourself. more

Total Dissapointment 11/13/2005

I had been looking forward to trying Peter Luger and made reservations a month in advance, I was totally dissapointed - there are so many better steakhouses. The steak is good (allthough too buttery for my taste) and the ambience was terrible. The restaurant is loud, the tables are wooden and the service is OK. I am shocked at how much hype there is for this restaurant. I was expecting a steakhouse of the same calibre as Mortons or Ruth Chris - it is not in the same league at all. Cons: Ambience, Service, Decor more

Great place, but still overhyped 11/10/2005

The waitstaff seem to be nicer to big groups of families or big groups of men dining together. (Groups) A woman dining alone? I couple? The service drops so many levels. I used to reserve a week or two ahead for dinner, and now they are telling me 2 months. They are either LYING, because they can't possibly be THAT booked. OR, it's WAY too hyped up. Rude, but I still go when I crave the good steak. Pros: Great steak, good service 2 grps, good for kids Cons: price, sometimes rude more

Good but somewhat inconsistent 10/26/2005

I have come here for dinner twice. I found both the decor and staff to be pleasant. I don't know what people are complaining about in that respect. The steak, however, was not always great. The first time I came, the waiters brought a decent looking slab of beef, but once I bit into it, I discovered that the meat was sparsely arranged between a network of veins and fat. The pieces I could actually chew were quite tasty and tender, however. The second time around, the steak was more impressive. The filet side of the porterhouse was simply outstanding, and the strip was tender enough, but strangely lacking in flavor. That said, I would consider it a good steak, albeit not necessarily the best steak in New York. The spinach was very good both times. The cocktail shrimp were huge and fairly tasty. The tomato and onion salad was nothing to write home about, but it is a Luger tradition. Overall, I would say that coming here was a worthwhile experience, but it was not so great that I will be making the trip to Brooklyn too often. Pros: Experience Cons: Not quite as great as people say more

Nothing Special... 10/3/2005

After hearing all the hype about Peter Lugers, I decided to venture outside Manhattan and try it. I should have stayed in Manhattan and eaten anywhere. The steak had no flavor and full of fat. I don't know who keeps brain washing people to think this is the best steak in NYC but don't waste your time. For the price there are 50 better steakhouses in NYC. Pros: good service Cons: ok steak, expensive, not worth the trip more

Amateur Hour 10/2/2005

This place is insanely over rated and I was very disappointed. The staff was beyond rude; they made you feel very uncomfortable, and made it out as if we were doing them a favor! I am not a picky person at all, but this place is just ridiculous- you feel as if you are sitting in a cafeteria, and herded in like cattle- can they make it any brighter is this dump? Maybe if you turned down the lights you could camouflage the sterile decor. We actually got up and left because we decided it was not worth the price or our time. This place is Amateur hour for steak eaters- there are far better steak houses in NYC- I cant see how this place has survived over 100 years- forget it, never going back. Cons: EVERYTHING more

Don't even bother 10/2/2005

Had reservervations for 3, and we didn't even bother waiting for our drinks before walking out. The resteraunt it's self feels like a highschool cafeteria. You walk in and feel like you have a spot-light in your face the whole time. Perhaps this annoyance also effects the staff, which would explain the absolutely HORRIBLE service we encountered. Seriously, don't even bother with this place. more

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST STEAK!!!!!! 8/30/2005

If youre looking for the absolute best tasting steak . This is the place. If you are a cry baby about ambience, and the kindness of your waiter...go to the Outback Steakhouse or Charlie Browns. Pros: THE BEST STEAK, THE BEST STEAK, THE BEST STEAK more

TOURIST TRAP 7/18/2005

I lived in argentina, best beef in the world by far, so I know what i am talking about. The meat here is fairly tender, but has taste (NO TASTE). And my friend's steak was filled with fat and veins. Service was so-so. This place is a tourist trap, period. I really don't want to be rude, but anyone who goes to this place and pays those exorbitant prices for a mediocre steak is a sucker (including me!). Pros: POOR SERVICE Cons: So-so food, RIDICULOUSLY, EXPENSIVE more

There is no where else to go 7/11/2005

Make sure you go to the one in Brooklyn for the best experience. Best steak i have ever tasted in my life, the side dishes are amazing as well as the bread basket they put out that could be a meal in its self. Don't ask for a menu or you will be looked at funny. Its steak for 1,2,3... how ever many you are. And the bartender makes a strong drink. Also the bacon is out of this world Pros: Great Parking Cons: Cash Only more

Tender is the Meat 7/11/2005

My old boyfriend was a bookie and in investment banker and a biker. he loved this restaurant, had his own card, and took me and friends there for special occasions.In fact, every occasion was special at Peter Lugar steakhouse. i must disagree with the poll on romanticism. What could be more romantic than an almost Camelot like atmosphere in a hustling bustling riotous home for superb, traditional food? The tables are old and scarred from the knives used for steak, and of course Micahel Z, would spin hispocket dagger out into the table.i like my steak and men big big, and i love classic rock and roll, and Peter Lugar's is my favorite restaurant in all the world. Pros: service is great, setting is unusual, steaks are superb Cons: no nouveau cusine more

Save your money - Don't believe the hype! 7/2/2005

Service: Below Average, the staff joked stood around in the dinning room joking around with each other. Our waiter was very rude and only visited the table twice and we were forced to ask another waiter for drink refills. Food: A plate of potatoes $10.95! Four tomato and onion slices $10.95! The steak for two was very large, but did not ""melt"" in your mouth. A significant portion of the strip side was very tough. The steak is brought to the table soaked in grease. I am all about grill marks and a crunchy surface, but they went beyond this. For $79 I expected much more. Pros: Big Steak Cons: Greasy Steak, Overpriced, Poor Service more

A cut below 6/14/2005

A visit to the high temple of carnivores inspires one to query on the difference between a chef and a cook. One can only conclude that Peter Luger has no chef, only cooks. Ignoring the mere size of the portions, one bases this on the myriad choices: steak for one, steak for two and so on. There are certainly salad selections: sliced tomatoes on steroids. Or tomatoes on sterioids with onions. Subtleties include whether to slather on Peter Lugers famous sauce. Or not. Which brings us to the steak. Does one need a trained chef to pull them from the grill for rare or medium? Doubtfully. So, what Peter Luger seems to have is a provision-order man who insists on size. And if size is tantamount to imaginative, quality preparation for you, by all means, go. If you can appreciate anything even slightly more advanced, Id advise going elsewhere. Pros: Huge tomatoes, Large shimp, Steak in butter sauce Cons: Warm salad, Warm wine, Steak in butter sauce more

Steak Heaven !!! 6/6/2005

Born in Brooklyn in 1953! Eating steaks at Peter Lugers since I was 12 years old! Don't come looking for ambience, service or value! Come here for STEAK!!! Just order it medium rare and enjoy it! If you like it well done, don't come here, go to McDonalds for a Big Mac! Very simple: Steak... Hash browns... creamed spinach!!! Steak Heaven more

User review by clyn 6/6/2005

Averae quality with a high price tag. Not my idea of a great dinner experience and not worth the wait. I would never go back. more

I'm not a complainer, but... 6/6/2005

A restaurant needn't be exceptional to be busy - it just has to have a perception among people that resonates. The perception about Luger's is that they serve the best steaks anywhere. The fact is, the steaks are fine enough but far from exceptional. It doesn't matter - people go there and convince themselves that the steak is wonderful, regardless of that fact. I enjoyed Luger's enough, but I had expectations that required verification. And why the hell do they cut the steaks into pieces prior to serving? You dont have to be a connoisseur to know damn well that cutting a steak up just permits the juices to flow out that much quicker, leading to dried out, colder meat. Eating at Luger's is like buying a pair of designer shoes - you do it so you can tell your friends about them, not because the shoes are that comfortable. Pros: Throwback History, Good Maitre'd, Bar Cons: Surly Waiter, Sliced Steak more

""The BEST Steak I Ever Had"" 6/5/2005

Some friends had recommended Peter Luger's to my wife and I several months ago. Well, I recently received a bonus from my Consulting Company for a project I worked on. My wife and I, and my friend Kevin and his wife Robin, we went to New York in STYLE. I rented the largest Hummer Limo and we were off to Peter Luger's Seeak House. We got there, and the resturant was packed, but since I called ahead in the limo to get seated quickly. All four of us Agreed that we had ""THE BEST STEAK We Ever Had"". The service was Excellent, waiters were very funny and did their best to Please Us in Every Way!!! The Tomato and Onion with Peter Luger's Sause was Unbelievably Delicious! When we want an EXCELLENT Steak, Peter Luger Steak House is ""THE BEST"". Pros: Excellent Steak, Excellent Service, We were Pampered Cons: It does get Crowded more

WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST 6/5/2005

This is simply the best steak around. The wait staff know not to bother you, but are always around should you need something. Its no wonder they've been doing it in the same location for 118 years, I think one might call that staying power!! If you are a regular you know you don't need the menu, so it's actually funny when you look around and know who's never been there before - cause they're looking at it!! Pros: best steak Cons: none. more

Solid 5/13/2005

Go out to South Williamsburg for lunch and try the burger. It's well worth the trip. Make sure to clear your afternoon for a nap. Pros: Solid Burgers 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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