re: Peter Luger’s Restaurant - worth the visit?

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M train takes you straight from Midtown, West Village, etc.

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Chore, no, but again, if you're staying in Midtown, there are just as good/better steak places within a five or 10 minute walk, depending on where you're staying. M Train from Midtown to Williamsburg is probably closer to 30 mins, give or take.

Again, Luger's is a fine place, I just don't get the hype.

Went on about 2 weeks ago. This has been a bucket list place for me for quite a while.

The steak is good but not spectacular. The bacon is legit. Cheesecake is very good. Glad I went and checked it off my list but I can easily name several better in Texas and Louisiana. I see no need to go back. So if it is a have to do it thing for you do it. Otherwise I would try somewhere else. It is an experience place now. Reserve early if you go.

Coolest thing was sitting a table over from Rod Martin from the Raiders. Oh and no, never felt like a mob hit was imminent. In a way I felt sorry for the place as it has obviously seen more interesting days.

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Ruth's and steakhouses like Peter Lugar are bland to me.

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Do you not like the taste of beef?

If I'm eating steak, I want to taste beef and flavors that compliment that (typically salt and possibly herbs/garlic).

It's absolutely worth a visit if you've never been. It's the most iconic steakhouse is America (Brooklyn, not the one on LI). The food is legit and it's worth checking the box.

Agreed on Sparks.

I do think Peter Luger's should be on your list for nostalgia purposes. It is definitely a unique experience that has been around for years. The food is solid. If you are looking for a good steak and do not care about ambiance or nostalgia, there are many other just as good, if not better options mentioned in this thread.

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If you cared enough to start this thread then you should go...once.

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I just found out the couple we are going to NYC with, are going to Luger’s the night before we get there. They are going on company dime. He is a competitive steak chef, and I’m going to wait and see what he says.
He has made (several times) the best steak I’ve ever eaten.

Was just in NYC last weekend. Flew in Friday night and went to Spark’s. At 9:30 it was dead and the service was slow. Good steak, not the best but not the worst.

Went to Luger’s the next day for lunch. Bacon is legit as other posters have mentioned. Steak wasn’t seasoned, like at all. Checked it off my bucket list. Benny the waiter was amazing though. It was $100 round trip Uber from the hotel in Manhattan

Wolfgang’s has a better steak (owner was the head waiter at Luger’s for many years). Pretty much the same menu.

Glad I went to Luger’s but not sure if I’d go out of my way to go back.

Marriott Marquis

I forgot that we took a taxi to Luger’s and it was about $50 then the Uber back was about the same.

I’d stick with Lyft or Uber. The taxi’s are disgusting.

Completely agree. I’m just not a fan of trains and the 5 inch heels made for limited walking/standing. I’m with you though, there are cheaper options than ride share.