Iconic Brooklyn steakhouse serving legendary porterhouse & burgers. Old-school ambiance, no-frills, but delivers exceptional quality.
An enduring Brooklyn institution since 1887, this steakhouse is a no-frills temple to the porterhouse. It's an iconic spot for an old-school New York dining experience, where perfectly dry-aged beef and classic sides are served with a side of lively, traditional ambiance. While opinions vary, many consider its steak and burgers to be exceptional, solidifying its place as a benchmark for American steakhouses.
Renowned for its signature dry-aged porterhouse steak, this establishment also receives high praise for its burgers, often considered 'elite' especially when available during lunch. Classic sides and desserts like cheesecake with whipped cream are also noted. While many consider the steak a benchmark, some reviews mention inconsistency or a decline in quality.
"The porterhouse steak is the signature dish and highly recommended. The burger, particularly for lunch, is also frequently praised. Other recommended items include the steak fries and the Holy Cow Sundae for dessert."
Customers express strong opinions, with many praising the steak and burgers as exceptional, while some feel it has declined in quality or is overrated. The unique, old-school service and ambiance are frequently mentioned.
Important Note
Some diners report inconsistent steak quality and find the prices high for the value. The service, while described as part of the old-school charm by some, is considered rude or gruff by others. Reservations are often necessary, and it historically operated on a cash-only basis, though debit cards are now accepted.
"Responding to an inquiry about the price of Peter Luger's burger, this user stated it's 'too much' but acknowledged it's a great burger, recalling it was about $30 ten years ago."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Peter Luger has the best French fries of this type they have ever had."
Positive"This user ranks Peter Luger's burger as overhyped and not worth seeking out, considering it crumbly and suggesting one should order the steak instead if dining there."
Negative"This user suggests Peter Luger for lunch, stating that their burger and fries are 'elite' and it's a good option to avoid crowds early in the day. They also mentioned the burger is only served at lunch."
Positive"A follow-up comment suggests that Luger's, like Keens, typically offers standard 28-day dry-aged steaks, unless a change has occurred."
Neutral"This establishment was mentioned as a potential place for dry-aged steaks."
Neutral"Peter Luger's is mentioned as a steakhouse option, with Delmonicos suggested as a more historic alternative."
Positive"Peter Luger's is recommended as a classic steakhouse to experience."
Positive"Peter Luger's is listed as an example of a New York City steakhouse."
Positive"The Holy Cow Sundae at Peter Luger's is highly recommended."
Positive"Peter Luger is a classic NYC steakhouse located in Williamsburg with a long history. While iconic, there are mixed opinions on whether it's still worth the price, and some of its dishes are considered controversial."
Neutral"Peter Luger's is mentioned as a classic New York steakhouse to consider."
Positive"Peter Luger is suggested as a restaurant that every uncle likes."
Positive"This user strongly believes that if one considers Peter Luger a great steak, they haven't experienced a truly great steak, suggesting steakhouses in other cities are superior."
Negative"This commenter states that Peter Luger is the most overrated steak in America and that NYC does not have the best steakhouses in the US."
Negative"A concise negative opinion about Peter Luger."
Negative"The user suggests DeStefano's, located a short distance away, as a better alternative to Peter Luger."
Neutral"The commenter explains the polarized opinions on Peter Luger as a bell curve, with 'foodies' having strong opinions due to perceived mass appeal or reliance on reviews, and long-time patrons enjoying it."
Neutral"A simple positive affirmation for Peter Luger."
Positive"This user explains that the ranking is based on post upvotes, not necessarily the quality of the restaurant, suggesting that more frequent, moderately upvoted posts can elevate a restaurant's position."
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