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Peter Luger Steak House
A Brooklyn steakhouse dating from 1887 at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge, known for dry-aged porterhouse served in a beer-hall-style dining room.
At a glance
- Type
- Steakhouse
- Area
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- peterluger.com
Good to know
- Reservations recommended
- Private dining
- No credit cards
Why we recommend it
Peter Luger has been serving steak in Williamsburg since 1887, in wood-panelled dining rooms close to the Williamsburg Bridge. The menu is short and the formula unchanged: dry-aged porterhouse for two or more, sliced and sizzling in butter, with creamed spinach, German fried potatoes and thick-cut bacon as the classic sides.
The Brooklyn restaurant does not accept credit cards; it takes cash, US debit cards, US cheques with ID and its own house card, so plan ahead. Book via the website or by phone for smaller parties. It is a short ride from Manhattan over the bridge, or a walk from the Marcy Avenue subway station.
Peter Luger Steak House FAQs
Does Peter Luger take credit cards?
Not at the Brooklyn restaurant — it accepts cash, US debit cards, US cheques with ID and the Peter Luger Card.
How do you book?
Reserve online through the website's booking link or by phone for parties of ten or fewer.