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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.
Good to know
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.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Not at the Brooklyn restaurant — it accepts cash, US debit cards, US cheques with ID and the Peter Luger Card.
Reserve online through the website's booking link or by phone for parties of ten or fewer.
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