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Peter Luger Steak House — Steakhouses in Brooklyn

Peter Luger Steak House

Steak houseBrooklyn, NY

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(15,906 reviews)

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+1 718-387-7400
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
$80–90 · Reported by 378 people

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About Peter Luger Steak House

Peter Luger Steak House is a steak house on Broadway in Brooklyn, set in a beer hall style dining room with old-school waiters carrying the menu. The kitchen sends out a house bread basket with butter to start, along with shrimp cocktail and thick-cut bacon as recurring starters. The steak arrives sizzling and pre-cut off the bone, with juices pooled on a tilted plate, and sides run to creamed spinach and German fried potatoes. Desserts, including the apple strudel, come topped with schlag. The house takes cash, check, or house account only, with no credit cards accepted, and a wait is common, so reservations are recommended, especially for evenings and weekends. A private dining room accommodates groups, outdoor seating is available, and dogs are welcome. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs suit families with young children. Takeaway and delivery let diners take the same menu off site.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available

Menu & Prices

30 dishes · mains $6–156
  • Pecan Pie$14.95
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake$14.95
  • Cheese Cake$14.95
  • Apple Strudel$14.95
  • Key Lime Pie$14.95
  • Single Steak$77.95
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Reviews

4.4/5
15,906 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention porterhouse steak for two, thick-cut bacon, creamed spinach and apple strudel with schlag.

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11,127
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2,433
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1,012
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444
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890

Customer Review Summary

The porterhouse steak for two draws the most praise, described repeatedly as sizzling, perfectly cooked, and cut to spoon the juices back over. Close behind, the thick-cut bacon appetizer comes up again and again as a must-order, alongside the German fried potatoes and creamed spinach, and the apple strudel with schlag stands out among desserts. Several also single out the lunch burger and the house steak sauce. Service draws a real split: many describe attentive, knowledgeable waiters, while others report rudeness, being ignored after food arrived with drinks left unrefilled, or a lunch visit where a party without a reservation was seated first. One diner recounts being billed for another table's order and only catching it after tipping 20% at home. Reservations are widely recommended for evenings and weekends, and diners note it remains cash, check, or house-account only. Several mention leftovers packed up to enjoy again the next day.

Featured reviews

  • nicole
    “one word: delicious. do note that the steak portion is very large - the three of us struggled to finish the steak for two. i wonder what’s in the special sauce - there’s a very special flavor!”
  • Tvrtko Šain
    “When we were just planning our trip to New York, the legendary Peter Luger was on our must-visit list! We can say that we were completely delighted with the whole story, from the ambiance to the staff and of course the steaks, which were …”
  • Sannah Evangelista
    “I was one of the last people in my family to go to Peter Lugers in Brooklyn. And frankly, I was jealous to hear the stories about how great the restaurant and food is. Well! I went, an anniversary dinner with my hubby, and it did not disappoint! Great menu, great service (Eric) and great atmosphere! I highly recommend the bacon with onion and tomatoes and the we had the T-bone steak for two. Delicious! The steak was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. We had the creamed spinach and German potatoes as sides and the chocolate fudge sundae for dessert! What a meal! Thankfully Eric packed up all of our leftovers and we were able to enjoy it again the next day 😁 If you are in Brooklyn, and you want a great steak, head to Peter Lugers and you will be the envy of your friends and family!”
  • Truman Tang
    “The host forgot about my reservation. Had to watch him give my table away to 4 different parties (who checked in after me) while i waited for 45 minutes. Checked in at 7:30, reservation at 7:45. Finally seated at 8:15. Worst part is I over heard the other parties They had 7:45 and 8:00 reservations, so why skip us and give them the table. Pretty sure the host forgot about us, until I reminded him. Also inside the restaurant, it was way too loud and crowded. Food didn’t make up for this terrible experience. Server was funny and nice at least. Friendly advice- find other steakhouses in NYC. They’re definitely better.”
  • Very Honest Reviews
    “The Famous Peter Luger Steakhouse! Sure doesn’t disappoint! We’ve been to the Great Neck location and had a great experience, but wanted to come to the original location. Make sure to make a reservation on Resy early on if you’re dining in the evening or the weekend, because their reservations fill up fast! We got the thick cut bacon (must have), Steak for Two (porterhouse), and Creamed Spinach (delicious) and Grilled Asparagus (lightly flavored, nice change of flavor). The steak is delicious and well worth the hype, both with and without their famous steak sauce. The service is good, and the restaurant is simple but nice. Parking can be difficult with side street parking. Overall, highly recommended!”

Hours

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Highlights

“Cash-only steak icon where old-school waiters serve aged beef in a German beer hall setting.”

  • Has fast service
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Serves local speciality

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed outside
  • Offers delivery
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
Offerings· 7
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Has private dining room
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available
Planning· 4
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Usually has a wait
Dining options· 6
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has counter service
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Highlights· 6
  • Has fast service
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Serves local speciality
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

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