Peter Luger Steak House
Steak house · Williamsburg ·
Iconic steakhouse serving aged beef in a German beer hall setting
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Iconic steakhouse serving aged beef in a German beer hall setting
"More than just the Brooklyn steakhouse, Peter Luger might be the New York City steakhouse if history carries any weight: this fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, with interiors that carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on. If you're there before 3:45 p.m., you can also experience something relatively new: the over-½-lb Luger burger, so simple and bloody with optional American cheese that your eyes will roll back in your head; it pairs quite nicely with two sides: steakhouse bacon and tomato-onion salad." - Charlie Hobbs
"Imagining the flex of sawing through a Porterhouse at home, the Peter Luger steak knives feature logo-stamped stainless-steel blades and wood handles that will transport the recipient back to the hallowed halls of the world-famous Brooklyn steakhouse; I’d pair them with a steakhouses coffee-table book for a splashy gift." - Francky Knapp
"When it opened at Caesars Palace in late 2023, Peter Luger brought a Brooklyn institution’s feel to Vegas with hardwood floors, high vaulted ceilings, brick archways, and bronze chandeliers; the menu stays true to the original, they age on‑site with the same beef (and even the same bacteria and mold) as the Brooklyn meatbox, and they continue to use beef tallow in their fryers." - David Farley
"Dating to 1887 and set in the shadow of the Williamsburg Bridge, this austere, old-school spot feels like the quintessential New York steakhouse: dark wood, minimal frills, and a menu focused on dry-aged steaks for two, three, or four (though single steaks, lamb chops, salmon, and filet of sole are available). I never miss the sizzling bacon or the sliced tomatoes and onions with Luger's Own sauce, and if I'm there before 3:45 p.m. I order the over-½-lb Luger burger—simple, bloody, and unforgettable." - Charlie Hobbs
"Near the underway of the Williamsburg Bridge, Peter Luger is a long-time steakhouse known and loved deeply by NYC locals and visitors alike. Somehow, even after all the hype and all the years, it still feels like a New York essential: With white tablecloths and spot-on waiters who’ve seen it all—it’s no secret that the iconic joint offers up some of the best porterhouse steak in NYC. One side: a New York strip; the other: the fillet—and a center T-bone runs through the middle of the steak. Only serving USDA prime beef, Peter Luger’s porterhouse is cut from a short loin and comes out sizzling, sliced thick, and swimming in its own fat. With crusty edges, perfectly charred, its center stays pink and soft, somehow still structured. Rather than turning to sauces, swipe your meat through the juices pooling at the bottom of the plate. And by the way, the basement of Peter Luger is known to host its long dry-aging room—which ensures its dry-aged porterhouse upkeeps its earthy taste and not-too-tender status." - Kat Chen