Steakhouse
Peter Luger Steak House
A historic beer-hall-style dining room serving family-style USDA Prime porterhouse steaks dry-aged in an on-site aging box. Family-owned since Sol Forman purchased the 1887-founded establishment at auction in 1950, the kitchen relies on family members hand-selecting beef carcasses weekly from local markets. Remember that this cash-only institution does not accept credit cards, so you must bring cash, a debit card, or a Peter Luger house account card.
★ The Legend
Steak for Two
This massive USDA Prime porterhouse is dry-aged on-site in a proprietary aging room for several weeks before being broiled at 1,000°F and finished with clarified butter. Regulars let the sizzling platter rest for a minute, then spoon the pooled, butter-infused beef juices directly back over the sliced meat before eating.
◆ Fan Favorite
Luger's Sizzling Bacon
An extra-thick, hand-cut slab of cured pork belly that is dry-cured, parboiled, and then broiled until the edges achieve a deep, caramelized char. Regulars order it by the slice as an appetizer and splash a few drops of the house steak sauce over it to cut through the intense, smoky richness.
● Chef's Pick
Luger-Burger
This half-pound patty is ground fresh daily using the premium, dry-aged trimmings from the restaurant's own porterhouse and ribeye cuts. Co-owner Daniel Turtel highlights this lunch-only classic for its pure, unadulterated beef flavor, which regulars enhance simply with a slice of American cheese and raw onion.
◇ Hidden Gem
Apple Strudel
Most tables default to the cheesecake, but regulars know this traditional Viennese pastry features a flaky, spiced apple filling wrapped in incredibly thin, hand-stretched dough. It must be ordered with a massive bowl of 'schlag'—the house-made, ultra-dense whipped cream that is practically thick enough to hold a spoon upright.
✦ Off the Menu
The Steak Sandwich
A lunch-only powerhouse featuring thick slices of dry-aged New York strip steak layered on toasted bread with a sharp horseradish sauce and melted cheese. It is only available daily until 3:45 PM, making it the ultimate insider alternative to the famous lunch burger.
Insider Tip
Order a side of the German Fried Potatoes and immediately spoon the hot, rendered beef fat and butter from your sizzling steak platter directly over them. The crispy, onion-flecked potatoes absorb the seasoned fat, transforming a standard side into the best bite of the night.
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