Peter Luger Steak House, Brooklyn
78 people recommend, 35 warn against itvia r/nyc, r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 43 threads.
What people say, in short
Peter Luger's Brooklyn restaurant still has strong advocates for porterhouse and ribeye, and several recommend it for the experience as well as the food. Others call the steak disappointing, feel standards have slipped or find the meal poor value. Two diners specifically recommend it for larger groups. Its reputation remains substantial, but the steak and overall experience divide opinion.
Address
Peter Luger Steak House, 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Porterhouse, Ribeye
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/mistertickertape in r/nyc · Nov 2024
Calls Peter Luger a tourist trap with worse service than Keens.
- Recommendsu/NYerInTex in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Definitely named as a place that can do steak better than at home.
- Recommendsu/immiz182 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Still a fan of the porterhouse served there.
- Mixedu/Mad-Greek in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024value
Calls it a tasty staple but overpriced and slightly overhyped.
- Recommendsu/bgoveia in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025portion
Recalls a great first visit and recommends getting the porterhouse for two.
- Recommendsu/kahwa in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Recommends Peter Luger over STK
- Caveatu/hardware_error in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026
Calls it overrated and pointless if they'll just order steak well done.
- Mixedu/Unhappy-Librarian-12 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2026consistency
Feels it has declined somewhat yet remains very good, and would pick it for porterhouse.
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- Recommendsu/YJeezy in r/nyc · Nov 2024ambience
Lists Peter Luger among steakhouses for the vibes.
- Recommendsu/doctor_x in r/nyc · Nov 2024taste
Has enjoyed many great steaks there and finds the rough service charming.
- Recommendsu/lets_try_civility in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024ambience
Prefers Luger as an experience for larger groups and families.
- Caveatu/philip1529 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026value
Says don't spend the money there for a well-done steak; unsure they even allow it.
- Recommendsu/Bighurt2335 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Recommends Peter Luger, Keen's or OG Wolfgang's.
- Recommendsu/DazzlingTurnover7446 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026consistency
Says Luger is consistent at delivering high quality steak.
- Caveatu/kim_jong_il_2d in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026taste
Calls Luger's steaks bad and the place a tourist trap.
- Mixedu/Jts109 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Calls it an institution and delicious, though maybe not as good as before; good if the party likes steak
- Recommendsu/reppynutz in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Agrees the ribeye at Luger's and its clones are pretty good.
- Recommendsu/AccomplishedRoof5983 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Calls Luger's great, especially the rib eye, and dismisses the bad press.
- Mixedu/TwoAmoebasHugging in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026value
Says go once for the experience though it's insultingly expensive.
- Recommendsu/cute_polarbear in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Says their steaks are good and worth the experience for out-of-towners; book far ahead
- Mixedu/jellosghost in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Says its dry-aging period is shorter than the unusually long aging requested.
- Recommendsu/MurrayPloppins in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024portion
Notes good bread and reliably huge ribeyes to share, easier for big groups than a nearby rival.
- Caveatu/mr_duong567 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024consistency
Says the steak looks meh with uneven pieces despite the high price.
- Recommendsu/alexandria252 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Says it has gone down in estimation but still holds a special place.
- Caveatu/Blurbllbubble in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024consistency
Argues it has not been top notch for over a decade, though the lunch burgers are good.
- Caveatu/slappyho- in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025consistency
Believes it has lost a step and would choose a different steakhouse at this budget.
- Recommendsu/Insomniac_80 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Recommends Peter Luger, warning they only take cash.
- Recommendsu/pretender80 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025portion
Always recommends the steak for two at Luger as the perfect size.
- Caveatu/jtmarlinintern in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024consistency
Says Lugers is terrible now.
- Recommendsu/bpp4l in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Suggests grabbing an Uber to Lugers for old school.
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