Best Dishes at Peter Luger Steak House
Creamed Spinach
SidesThe essential side that complements the steak. The spinach is cooked until it melts into the cream sauce, creating a silky texture. The nutmeg adds subtle warmth. The butter makes it rich without being heavy. Reviewers specifically note this as fantastic and the perfect pairing with broiled beef. This is a classic preparation executed perfectly.
Thick-Cut Bacon
StartersAn often-overlooked starter that deserves equal billing with the steak. The bacon is cut thicker than most restaurants offer, allowing the interior to stay tender while the exterior crisps. The glaze is a perfect balance of salt, smoke, and sweetness. Reviewers who focus on this appetizer often say it's the best bacon they've had at any restaurant. It arrives hot and should be eaten immediately.
Caesar Salad
StartersA traditional Caesar that bridges the appetizer and steak courses. The romaine is chilled and crisp. The dressing has a pronounced anchovy note without being fishy — multiple reviews specifically praise the balance. The croutons are house-made daily and stay crispy. The parmesan is aged and complex. This is Caesar salad technique that respects the original without trying to reinvent it.
Porterhouse Steak for Two
MainsThe signature dish since 1887. The steak is a thick-cut porterhouse from beef that has been hand-selected by family members and dry-aged on-site for optimal tenderness and flavor concentration. Cooked under a custom broiler to create a charred crust while maintaining a rosy center, the steak is sliced tableside. The natural beef flavor is the star — the Luger sauce is applied as an accent, not a mask. Multiple reviews (2025-2026) confirm this is the standard order, and the generous portion ensures no one leaves hungry.
Pecan Pie with Schlag
DessertThe dessert that provides a sweet, nutty finish to the meal. The pecan pie is made in-house daily with a flaky crust and rich filling. The schlag (whipped cream) is freshly whipped to order and provides a cooling contrast to the warm pie. This is not a light finish — it's an indulgent conclusion that respects the heaviness of the meal that came before.
About Peter Luger Steak House
Peter Luger Steak House was established in 1887 as a German beer hall and has become a legendary American steakhouse. The restaurant hand-selects all beef and dry-ages it on-site (maintaining over $1 million worth at all times). The dining room maintains old-world beer-hall aesthetics with burnished oak wainscoting and exposed beams. The James Beard Foundation named it one of America's Classics in 2002. Cash or Peter Luger card only — no credit cards accepted.
Top 5 dishes at Peter Luger Steak House:
- Creamed Spinach – 89% recommended(Signature)
- Thick-Cut Bacon – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Caesar Salad – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Porterhouse Steak for Two – 94% recommended(Signature)
- Pecan Pie with Schlag – 85% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Steakhouse
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Phone:
- +1 718 387 7400
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Wine List, Lunch, Dinner, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar
- Menu:
- View Menu
- Reservations:
- Book a Table
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
- Monday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
Peter Luger accepts CASH ONLY, debit cards, checks with ID, or the Peter Luger Card. No credit cards at the Brooklyn location. Plan accordingly — bring cash or order a Peter Luger gift card in advance.
Book through Resy, typically 30-60 days in advance depending on season. Weekday lunch is easier to book than dinner. The wait is well worth it if you can't reserve.
This restaurant opened in 1887 as a German beer hall and has maintained its aesthetic — exposed beams, wainscoting, brass chandeliers. You're dining in a piece of New York history.
Peter Luger maintains over $1 million worth of dry-aged beef on-site at all times. Every steak is hand-selected before aging. The quality and consistency are unmatched.
The restaurant sits in historic Williamsburg, near the East River waterfront. Arrive early to walk the neighborhood. Nearby bars and galleries make for a complete evening.
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