My husband and I came to this steakhouse for Valentine's Day dinner--it was our first time. We made…read morea reservation for 9:00 PM and were seated by 9:03 PM. I even received a rose for the occasion! However, we waited 10 minutes before someone finally approached us and asked, 'Is anyone helping you? Are you okay with tap water?' I understand it was a busy Valentine's Day weekend, but I expected a proper greeting rather than just being asked about tap water. When she brought the water, she asked if it was our first time. We said yes, expecting a brief explanation of the restaurant's concept. Instead, she just said, 'Technically, the meats will come to you, and you can go to the market and get anything you want. That's our special for tonight, you can go ahead and head over to the marketplace.' We went to the 'marketplace,' and it was delicious! We tried several items, and everything was tasty and fresh. Salads. Cold cuts. Rice. Beans. Zero complaints there. Back at the table, the gauchos began bringing the meats--filet mignon, picanha, sausage, bacon-wrapped steak, chicken, and lamb. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service, however, stayed subpar. My mango caipirinha arrived five minutes later, but my husband's Coke never showed up. We waited all dinner for it and never received it. Our waitress only came back once because we flagged her down for water, and then again for the check. Even the tables around us were wondering where she was. This was extremely disappointing!!! Zero smiles or a nice tone from Her. The food was delicious (5 stars), but the service she provided was definitely 0 stars. I want to come back for the food, but the service is making me think twice. Mi esposo y yo vinimos a este steakhouse para la cena de San Valentín; era nuestra primera vez. Teníamos una reservación a las 9:00 PM y nos sentaron a las 9:03 PM. Incluso recibí una rosa por la ocasión. Sin embargo, esperamos 10 minutos hasta que alguien se acercó y nos preguntó: '¿Alguien los está atendiendo? ¿Está bien agua del grifo?'. Entiendo que era fin de semana de San Valentín, pero siento que debieron habernos saludado formalmente en lugar de solo preguntar por el agua. Cuando trajo el agua, preguntó si era nuestra primera vez. Dijimos que sí, esperando una breve explicación del restaurante. En cambio, ella solo dijo: 'Técnicamente, las carnes llegarán a su mesa y pueden ir a la barra y servirse lo que quieran. Ese es nuestro especial de hoy. Ok, pueden pasar al marketplace'. Fuimos al 'marketplace' y estaba delicioso. Probamos varias cosas y todo estaba muy rico y fresco; cero quejas sobre el buffet. De vuelta en la mesa, los meseros empezaron a traer las carnes: filet mignon, picanha, salchicha, carne con tocino, pollo y cordero. Todo estaba a la perfección. Sin embargo, el servicio dejó mucho que desear. Mi caipirinha de mango llegó a los cinco minutos, pero la Coca-Cola de mi esposo nunca llegó. La esperamos toda la cena y nunca la trajeron. La mesera solo regresó una vez porque la llamamos para pedir más agua y luego para la cuenta. Incluso en las mesas de al lado preguntaban dónde estaba ella. La comida estuvo deliciosa (5 estrellas), pero el servicio que ella brindó definitivamente fue de 0 estrellas. Quiero volver por la comida, pero el servicio me hace dudar.

I came here for a birthday party with a group of 13 while we were on the way to the restaurant a…read moregroup of 5 party members had a flat tire and were running late. The establishment closes at 10pm but was still willing to seat all of us at 9:30pm the service was quick they tried there best to give us a proper experience before closing and asked if there were any specific meats that we wanted to try. I appreciate how hard the staff worked to make the most of the night and it was a great experience. I can't wait to come back and give the restaurant a proper try. Thank you to the hardworking staff for making this a great birthday.

Full disclosure, my family almost never goes to steakhouses because we have access to really great…read moremeat and are used to just firing it up ourselves. But we are huge fans of the Peter Luger steak sauce & we had visitors, so why not visit this iconic steak house which is conveniently not located in NYC proper? We arrived a little early for dinner, so the restaurant wasn't crowded at all. They had us sit for a second at the bar lounge while a table was being assigned to us. The ambiance really plays up the heritage of the Peter Luger brand. We were seated towards the very back of the restaurant. I really liked the area since it was not too dimly lit. We started with the breads and wedge salad. I love carbs, and I liked that the breads were a little heavily seasoned. Caraway seeds are not for everyone, but they are for me. The butter was not very flavorful or soft, but I guess that's being too picky for free bread and butter before the meal. I chose the wedge salad because I knew I'd want crisp lettuce with my steak & also this salad comes topped with chopped bacon. The same thick bacon that people order on the side! It felt like a two-for-one dish. I enjoyed both the bacon and the lettuce smothered in blue cheese. The bacon really was nicely cured. We got the steak for two, which came on a sizzling plate precut. We did ask for medium-- not my preference-- because my guests didn't really enjoy eating meat not browned up all the way through. However, the steak came out closer to medium-rare. Initially, the plate was hot enough for us to try to sear the pieces. However, I found that the plate cooled much more quickly than I thought. The flavor of the meat was very prominent and the seasoning was well executed. Creamed spinach was a bit of a disappointment. It just didn't really taste like anything except a little muddy in aftertaste. The onion and tomato were nice, thick slices that helped cut through the richness of the steak. I did write on the reservation that my guests were celebrating a wedding anniversary, and they brought out some whipped cream and chocolate even though we declined dessert! Always such a lovely touch.

Arrived on time. Seating area felt cramped and stuffed considering I booked the reservation a week…read moreprior. Everything felt rushed Steak was supposed to be the main event but it was just ok. Server didn't even bother asking how everyone liked their steak. Just put the steak on each others plate as if everyone likes their steak rare. It was gross We pretty much ordered everything on the menu. Not worth it. Wouldn't recommend a big party for Peter Luger.

The service was awesome and you get a lot of food for the money! I had the shrimp, mussels and…read moreclams. Unfortunately my mussels didn't open but everything else was good...loved the sauce. My Mom had the sausage, pork, peppers & onion dish. She loved the sausage. The pork was a little too fatty for her but that's no slap against the restaurant. I typically like a little fat but she doesn't like any at all.

Always so good and fresh! Get the branzino and the paella. Amazing staff too, super friendlyread more

Every time I eat at this establishment with my husband, we already know the food and service are…read moregoing to be good. We usually get the same thing each time, but it's become a comfort meal there, so why break tradition . Yes, it's expensive, but it's worth the splurge to treat yourself to a special night out! Sidebar: I also love how it's close to Roosevelt Field Mall & Eisenhower Park so you can walk off your meal.

The soups are fantastic - have me in quite a choke hold…read more Definitely a beautiful place with great ambiance! Date night

I am glad to say that in three years, my original review remains the same - At Fogo, the Standard…read moreExperience is Exceptional. We were sat quickly, treated to the usual bustling carnival of beef, lamb and chicken. In particular, thirty minutes into our Full Churrasco Service they took a moment from the usual garlic steak and bacon wrapped chicken for tender, red filet mignon and rib eye! We also added to our experience the bone marrow which was great! They also came around bearing charred pork belly and grilled cheese and hot honey. Staff were careful, kind, attentive and they remembered my preference for bloody rare steak! It really is an indulgence that I never regret.

We usually go to the Time Square location but opted for this because we went on a holiday and…read morewanted easy parking. Parking was straightforward and we were seated quickly. The buffet table was smaller than at the TS location and there seemed to be less choices. But the thing we were most disappointed about was the inconsistency with service - we kept waiting for the meat to come to our table but we kept seeing the servers going to other tables (on the outsides, and we were in the middle part of the dining area), then leaving and therefore skipping us. It was not just one server but multiple servers, they clearly have a problem with making sure all tables get the same service or number of stops. We eventually had to flag down someone to ask to be served. The meat served was also mostly the cheaper cuts, even though it's a holiday and everyone in our party was playing full charcuterie experience price. We were all disappointed with the quality of the meat. I'll still go to Fogo but I'll not be coming back to this location for sure.

Pretty good place for some steak. Service probably the best. Ambience less so. It is adjacent to…read morethe casino. Casino pretty poor all around. Food good. Good size steaks. They do cut it for you which I'm not sure whether is good or not. Meat was outstanding and that's all that matters I guess.

I haven't had such a disappointing restaurant experience in a long time. Honestly, this was the…read moreworst $80 I've spent on a meal. Even the fruit punch was disappointing. The ambiance of the restaurant was comfortable, decor was beautiful. It was more like a diner vibe than a steakhouse. I wouldn't come hear for an anniversary or birthday dinner. Just a quick bite with high prices. This restaurant is located inside the casino, and I've walked past it many times. I finally decided to give it a try, and I regret not sticking with my original plan of getting Popeyes instead. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, but unfortunately the food did not live up to the service. The meal started with complimentary bread and butter. The butter was topped with olive oil and Black Sea salt, and it was actually very good. For my appetizer, I ordered the rock shrimp, followed by the rigatoni pasta. The rock shrimp was overly crispy, and the sauce had a flavor I couldn't quite identify. After just a few bites, my stomach started to feel unsettled. The rigatoni had potential, but the pasta itself was bland and the texture wasn't quite right. The spicy sauce wasn't evenly distributed, so I had to mix the entire dish just to get some flavor in each bite. I also waited about 30 minutes for my fruit punch. When it finally arrived, it tasted overly sweet, with a heavy syrup flavor that overpowered the fruit. Unfortunately, my stomach hurt for the rest of the evening while I was at the casino. While I appreciated the excellent customer service, I can't recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a quality meal.

My best steak ever in New York City!!! An incredibly satisfying meat-eating experience…read more Single Steak: The best steak I've ever had, bar none. I chose the medium, and the steak was exceptionally thick, with a perfect pink center. The tenderness and juiciness were astonishing. Even more impressive was the cocktail sauce paired with it; the tangy tomatoes and slightly zingy mustard perfectly cut through the richness of the steak. My parents chose well-done. Although the surface looked a bit charred, the meat was incredibly tender and juicy. To make well-done like this is a testament to their expertise since 1887. The portion was also huge; two single steaks were more than enough for three people. If you don't need to differentiate doneness, I recommend ordering Steak for 2 for even more meat. Luger's Sizzling Bacon, Extra Thick: Before even tasting the steak, the bacon had already blown me away. The bacon was perfectly salty, with a rich and direct aroma of smoke and fat. Because it was thick-cut, it had a thin, caramelized crust on the surface, while the inside remained soft and tender. Absolutely delicious! Table Bread: I've never seen such a large portion... even the three of us couldn't finish it for lunch the next day. The round one with scallions on top was the best; the bread was soft, and the aroma of scallions, salt, and butter was very strong. Next was the long one with fennel seeds on top; although a bit harder, it was salty enough and quite fragrant. The worst was the round one without any spices; the bread was coarse and very bland. The ambiance was old-money style, with a sense of occasion, very fitting for the restaurant's illustrious history. However, there was a lot of things to improve regarding the service . First, they didn't accept credit cards; second, it was difficult to get through by phone; third, one of our orders was forgotten; and fourth, the plate cracked from the heat when it was about to be served...

The Famous Peter Luger Steakhouse! Sure doesn't disappoint! We've been to the Great Neck location…read moreand had a great experience, but wanted to come to the original location. Make sure to make a reservation on Resy early on if you're dining in the evening or the weekend, because their reservations fill up fast! We got the thick cut bacon (must have), Steak for Two (porterhouse), and Creamed Spinach (delicious) and Grilled Asparagus (lightly flavored, nice change of flavor). The steak is delicious and well worth the hype, both with and without their famous steak sauce. The service is good, and the restaurant is simple but nice. Parking can be difficult with side street parking. Overall, highly recommended!

Food was great! Steak was amazing. The sides are on the small side but very tasty. The service was…read moregreat. The overall appearance of the restaurant is very nice. Loved this place. Will definitely come back and try their happy hour!

This Uncle Jack's location was not busy on a Friday Night at Prime Time 7PM?! I was surprised to…read moresee that there were only a few tables occupied as I was expecting the place to be packed. I made sure to secure a reservation since I had a large group; 9 of us in total, to celebrate two birthdays. Expectations were high given its reputation as a classic steakhouse, but I had not been to this location before. I've always had a great experience in Manhattan. Overall, this was just a "mid" experience - reason being mainly the food. Our server was fine - he took our orders and successfully managed all of our drinks. However, he only checked on us twice and it took a bit of time to get his attention for the check. The other staffers that brought out our food, extra plates or silverware were attentive as needed. We definitely ordered a lot of food! However, each dish was underwhelming and not memorable. What would have been a nice dinner with family and friends, but the quality was just not there. To be honest, the favorite of the night besides the $130 bottle of wine (Chateau du Parc), was the appetizer - thick cut maple glazed bacon which they now serve on a clothesline instead of on a warm plate, a trend these days. And the other memorable dish was the organic mesclun salad. The tomatoes and goat cheese were really fresh, and the salad was not overly dressed. Noticed I didn't mention the steaks. Meh. Other appetizers we had: - Charred Spanish Octopus (a very busy dish, needed to be simpler)- Lobster Bisque with chunks of lobster meat, meatballs for the table, and baked clams (bread crumbs were good) For dinner/shared by all: - we ordered two orders of "Porterhouse for two" to share at each end of the table. It was cooked as ordered, medium rare but it was not well seasoned. And it was more rare then medium... Still good for leftovers but not how it should've been. - Prime Rib Chop (aka Fred Flintstone) which was a 35-day dry-aged long bone Tomahawk chop. It was quite the presentation but flavor profile totally a miss. I did wrap it to go to save the bone and to re-cook - Prime Filet Mignon - lightly seasoned and slightly over cooked - The Big Jack Burger, very decent burger and cooked perfectly as ordered. The fries were great - lightly salted and plenty of them. The sides were most disappointing this evening: -garlic mashed potatoes, see photo -creamed spinach, decent but not memorable -brussel sprouts with bacon bits, plenty of char We were disappointed in the overall taste and prep of the steaks.