Full disclosure, my family almost never goes to steakhouses because we have access to really great meat 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. read more

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Arrived on time. Seating area felt cramped and stuffed considering I booked the reservation a week prior. 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. read more

Dinner | $100+ Last night, 5/3/2026 my husband and I along with our dear friends ate at Peter Lugers. We can honestly say it will be the last time. Part of the dining experience is the service. The food was good, no question. We had the rudest waiter that made the experience unpleasant. This wasn't our first rodeo there. We know we could be rushed or spoken to gruffly. But last night was on another planet. For years Peter Lugers was the steakhouse to go to....no longer. There are wonderful places out there that have equally good food and charming wait staff. Why deal with a nasty waiter who is rushing us out before we even ordered and jumping down our throats every time he came to our table. Bye bye Peter Lugers. read more

My boyfriend and I came back to celebrate his birthday on a Thursday night. We didn't make a reservation, but the wait wasn't long. We got a drink from the bar until they called us. We ordered a crab cake, a slice of bacon, a steak for two, hash browns, and creamed spinach. The crab cake was delicious and overall we enjoyed the meal. It was a lot of food, so we packed the leftovers. Then we ordered a hot fudge sundae and a key lime pie. I really like their whipped cream. It isn't overly sweet. We left full and happy. Of course, the service was great. read more

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Seating for 10 - no problem. Food was great. Everything cooked to perfect temps. Steaks at 3 temps. Black-blue, medium and medium rare. Enjoyed the Brocoli, baked potato, German fried potatoes and the wedge salad. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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Sunday Service Done Right, the best damn steak house period. We had a lot to celebrate so we came down and enjoyed a beautiful Sunday meal. Service is fantastic as always but that steak. That's a real damn meal. So glad to have been back it's been awhile. read more

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From start to finish, its all about the service. The greetings at the front door, the waiters shaking your hand, the appropriate sizes of the tables, the constant attention. The quality of the food, drinks and desserts. Luger's always stands out in the attentive staff. I have dined at most of the steakhouse in NY and the service is never top level as Luger's. Even if its been a while since you dined there, if the previous server sees you, he will come over to greet you and remind you where you sat and welcome you back!!! read more

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As always Peter Luger was delicious. This is my go to birthday meal. This time around we had a fantastic waiter who knew exactly what kind of angles to capture of this steak! The ambiance is nice. BE warned, if you are coming for dinner they cram you in this terrible bar space while you wait for your table. There seems to be no way to avoid this, they have a great house beer. read more

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If we go at night, we get steak, but lunchtime means burgers. And these are so good. Unlike a diner burger, these are top notch. Mine came with a nice slice of raw onion. Hubby ordered fries with his and we split them. Mine was requested to be medium well. It came out rare. The kind waiter took it back and delivered a perfect burger. We also split a wedge salad. It was my favorite part of the meal. It comes with thick cut bacon, the sweetest cherry tomatoes, the freshest Iceberg Lettuce and Blue Cheese Dressing with tons of blue cheese. The waiter brought it out already on 2 plates for us. I could have had a whole one to myself and call it a day. I could only eat half my burger. We took it to go along with a piece of apple strudel and their world famous schlag. I don't even like whipped cream, but I could jump into a vat of schlag and be really happy. The bread basket was also a hit. It's on your table once you arrive. The table next to us didn't touch their's and I wanted to grab it when they left, but I held off - this time. I love the dark woods all over. Like an old time Library. Comfortable and beautiful. Go and experience it for yourself and bring cash. They don't take credit cards. read more

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This restaurant is always busy, especially during the holiday season. Please note, they are cash only! We made a reservation for 2 on a Sunday evening and got seated a few mins after. They start you off with some bread, butter and their own house made sauce. We ordered the Steak for 2, Creamy Spinach, and 2 bacons. I didn't think the steak for 2 would be enough, but it was more than enough especially with other dishes and sides. The steak was cooked nicely to medium rare and was tender. For dessert, we ordered the Holy Cow which is vanilla ice cream with fudge and whipped cream. Their whipped cream is super heavy, so be sure to share this with everyone else! I would definitely come back and try their other dishes as well. read more

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Still the best steak in ny!!! Service is amazing just like the food !! Parking lot on premises and the reservations are great usually no wait unless its a holiday! read more

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Dear Peter Lugars, I'm writing to share how disappointed my wife and I were during our Mother's Day visit. We had a 12:15 reservation and, as longtime customers, we were looking forward to the same experience we've enjoyed many times before. We often come for lunch specifically for the burgers, and when we come for dinner, we always enjoy your steaks. My wife was genuinely shocked when the waiter told her that burgers were not being served on Mother's Day. What made it even more confusing was seeing that burgers were still being served to children. It felt inconsistent and, unfortunately, it took away from what was supposed to be a special day for her. I wanted to bring this to your attention because we've always appreciated the quality and consistency at your restaurant. This experience, however, left us disappointed on a day that meant a lot. Randy read more

My mom chose to come here for her birthday dinner last night so I had made us reservations. It was pretty busy. I think our server was named Francisco, he was great. The food was delicious and I think reasonably priced. Its definitely a nice place to go with your family. We had the bacon to start which was good. I think my favorite of the night was the creamed spinach, that was so good! We had the steak for two, which my mom and I could not finish. I appreciated the bread basket. My dad enjoyed his steak and french fries. We then had the homy cow sundae for dessert which was classic and delicious. Overall we left full and we definitely will come back! I want to try the onion rings next time. The table next to us got it and I was jealous haha. I definitely recommend bringing your family here for your next special occasion! read more

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Classic Luger experience. The steak for two was perfect -- charred on the outside, juicy medium rare inside. Potatoes and mushrooms hit the spot. The Negroni isn't traditional here, but it worked for me. Went easy on the bread, and the famous steak sauce goes with everything except the steak. Finished strong with the Key Lime Pie and their massive bowl of schlag -- no regrets. Old-school vibe, straightforward service, and still one of the best steakhouses in New York. read more

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Came here on a Friday night without a reservation. Waited about 1 hour for a table. It is cash only Got the steak for 2 and ordered it medium rare. However, that's rare. I feel like for a steakhouse in which steak is their specialty, it should be perfectly cooked according to your preference. The steak is tender but isn't fully seasoned all the way. Normally, I wouldn't care as much if it's a regular restaurant but I had high expectations coming here Also got the thick cut bacon and it tasted more like ham The creamed spinach was okay. I'm not sure how to really describe it but I didn't finish it Service was good and everyone was friendly Total bill with tax and tip came out to 250 read more

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This is the second time I try Peter Luger. I went maybe 8 years ago and it wasn't anything memorable compared to other steakhouses. They were voted one of the best burgers in NYC so I thought I would give it another try. The service is phenomenal, the staff went above and beyond and our waiter was amazing and conversational. The burger was pretty good - better than red hook tavern and Emily's. Nothing that atonishing but just a good burger. The steak for 2 honestly was just okay as I remember. It's just blah. Not good not bad. I guess it's a little bit of a tourist trap. I would come for the burger and drinks if you want a really good steak try elsewhere. read more

I went for an afternoon lunch with my sister. She was very eager to introduce this restaurant to me as she raved about the quality of the food at this steakhouse. We were escorted to the bar while our table was prepared. Even though, she had a reservation, it took some time so we had a couple of drinks at the bar. We ordered the ribeye steak for two and a slab of bacon to begin with. The service was very professional, and we were well looked after during our meal. The ambience of the place was busy, but not too busy for us to be disturbed by the chitchat that was going around the room. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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The steak was undercooked potatoes and spinach not good quality. Atmosphere was not good read more

The bacon appetizer was insane, my wife said that it was one of the best things she's ever eaten...until we had the German potatoes. I got the lamb chops and she had steak for one. We also had creamed spinach. Everything was fantastic and most of it came home with us including the bread and an order of strudel to go. My favorite part was my waiter; when he put each dish on our table he said "you're going to love it." And, we definitely did!! You'll know him because he does a Tony Manero (Saturday Night Fever) imitation when he brings you your Peter Luger takeout bag. They are not coasting along, they give you a high quality product and make you feel like it means something to them that you came there to spend your money. read more

I was in the neighborhood. Couldn't pass up Lugers. Made a 5 oclock reservation and was seated on time. The waiting area is kinda tight. But they have it figured out. Our waiter was great. Prompt and knowledgeable. Lots of families and birthdays. So it felt festive which is great. Got the wedge salad. I normally go tomato and onion. But wanted to try the wedge. It was good. Not great. Martinis were nice. Steak for 2. Cooked nicely. Hash browns and cream spinach. Everything was good. But not great. I would still come back. But there are better steak joints at this point read more

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Ok so I come here every Halloween. It's become tradition and to date they still got the best cooked steak. Is it expensive? Yes. But you won't find better anywhere. The crust/sear they put on the medium rare steak is the best. They will serve you up a few slices and then pour a bit of the oil drippings from the plate. A must. Who's watching their cholesterol anyways? I love their wedge salad too that comes with fresh blue cheese crumbles and their famous bacon cut up. Love the creamed spinach and the German potatoes. Still got room after? Must get the sundae and finish with a Luger golden chocolate coin. Roll me out of here! read more

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I was in the area again so naturally I stopped in for the chopped steak for lunch & it was amazing. Cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. As always, the staff are always attentive & very nice. Going for lunch is always a plus since it's not as crowded as it is for dinner. read more

A classic and rightly so. The atmosphere is rustic, the steaks are perfect, the bacon YUM, the schlaggg dessert is insane and the rolls are great. Best steak house ever. Service is great. read more

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Everybody knows about the amazing steak. But let me be clear the best item on the menu is the ice cream sundae. Very friendly staff and classic steak house setting. read more

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1/3/25. Had some cocktails at the bar. The personality of the bartender, Shane, and the cosmos didn't do it for me. However, our server (John Lentini) came through, and made our night. Service was great and he recommended a few wines. The Robert Foley Claret was top tier and the Luger wine was pretty decent. We started with the lobster, then the steak, creamed spinach and well done german fried potatoes. Each dish was delicious, and cooked perfectly. For dessert, we had to get the schlag. Can't go wrong. We also ordered the cheesecake and chocolate cake. read more

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Peter, our server was very attentive and provided great service. The rest of the staff were just as attentive and the food was delicious. We had an outstanding evening for my mom's bday. Thank you to the Peter Luger team in Great Neck! read more

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There is no place I rather be for a special occasion such as my BIRTHDAY! Felt like a VIP! COSTA and Frank and Jorge made sure that I was happy the whole entire night! TIP: CHARGE FOR A TOUR OF WHERE THE MEAT IS AGED, THE KITCHEN WHERE THE 1,000 Broiler OVENS ARE and THE SIZZLING MAGIC IS MADE! (I am sure that I am not the only one who would pay for this.) read more

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We had an 8:15 PM reservation on Valentine's Day, arrived on time with our two children. The waiting area was extremely overcrowded shoulder to shoulder with people, chaotic and very uncomfortable especially with kids. There was no available seating in the waiting area so we were standing the entire time with two hungry children in a packed space. There was also no clear organization or communication from the host stand about expected wait times. Around 8:50 PM, I checked in again and specifically asked whether we should continue waiting since we had children who were getting hungry and tired. We were told it would be just a few more minutes. Another 25 minutes passed with no update and by 9:10 PM, nearly an hour after our reservation time, we still had not been seated. We ultimately had to leave because the environment was not manageable for children and there was no transparency about the delay. We understand that Valentine's Day is busy but the issue was not the wait itself. The issue was the lack of honest communication and the overcrowded disorganized waiting situation. If we had been told upfront that the delay would be close to an hour we would have made a different decision. We have been patrons of both Peter Luger locations for years but tonight was the last straw. The complete disregard for our time and for the time of everyone waiting was extremely disappointing. For a restaurant at this price point and reputation, better reservation management and clearer communication with guests should be expected. It felt like reservations were significantly overbooked and poorly managed. Very disappointing experience and unfortunately we will not be returning. read more

Criminally overrated. They market themselves as a steakhouse but in reality its a glorified diner. Incredibly rude staff and impressively mismanaged. One of the waiters sneezed directly on a patron. Most people in sweatshirts and clogging the halls. Reservation was made weeks in advance and was made to wait over an hour after arrival due to the terrible management. STAY AWAY! read more

Over hyped, if you want to wait an hour + (with advance reservation) in a crowded room while the wait staff yells at you every 6 seconds to move, enjoy. This is a poorly managed diner not a steakhouse. Definitely operating over their certified occupancy & against fire code read more

We've been to their Brooklyn location and we're in Long Island looking for a nice spot to celebrate a special occasion so decided to come here. We called in advance to make a weekend lunch reservation. On arrival, we were moved to their lounge/bar area for few minutes before being seated. Service was friendly, professional, and prompt which is always nice. We ordered steak, lamb chops, and sides of asparagus, potato, and mushrooms. As expected, the stars of the show were the meat. Well prepared and in line with as requested. The signature sauce was a nice touch too. The ambiance I'd say is a less busy/crowded version of their Brooklyn spot. Overall a nice good spot to come for steak and other meat selections. FYI - no credit card. read more

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Steak and NYC for dinners go hand and hand. NYC has a crap ton of steak houses. Picking which one to goto will have you hitting any borough from Manhattan to Brooklyn to Queens. Peter Luger's is probably the most famous steak house in the world. But when you get to that point everyone judges you harshly. And while I enjoy the steaks there it was nothing to be wow'ed by. It's good but not the best. The steak was cooked to my desired doneness. Just overall an OK steak. The best part of the dinner was the slice of the bacon. Def go get that as an appetizer. Service is great though. The waiters are very attentive. Cash or debit only, which also lowered its store, it's 2025... I get those cc fees can add up, but when charging over 60-75 a steak or 155 for a steak for 2, it's fine. read more

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I don't see the hype. The place is like a time capsule. The bathroom reminded me of my elementary school bathroom pre renovation. Now the food: the steak was expensive and nothing to write home about. The Luger steak sauce is just cocktail sauce. Bread at the table tasted like it had been left out for a while. You're still doing cash only and charging a premium for the same, if not slightly worse steak that you can get at any decent steakhouse? No thank you. Also, it wouldn't hurt to clean the windows once in a while and take out a can of pledge and dust the place too. I get you are going for the old time steakhouse aesthetic, but it seems more like an excuse to not put a red cent into the place. Felt like I was taken by a tourist trap. read more

We had an amazing time at our annual visit to Peter Luger Steak House for our son's 16th birthday. This is the one fine meal we look forward to all year. It's definitely a splurge, but always worth it. We even keep a fun little tracker of how much we've spent here over the years to see how prices change. It's become part of the tradition. My son, as always, got his steak for two. My husband ordered the prime rib. My daughter had her go-to burger with bacon and cheese, fries on the side. I decided to change things up and went with the massive lobster. Everything was juicy, tender, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. We also got the shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, and the lamb appetizer--which was huge and could easily be a full lunch. The creamed spinach was very tasty. For dessert, we had the Holy Cow sundae--still unmatched. Honestly, I wonder why we don't come just for that. We also tried the chocolate mousse cake (not pictured), which was delicious, and the German coffee--sweet, strong, and ultimately passed on to my husband since I'm not a big drinker. Service was old-school fantastic, as usual. Valerie is always a plus, and they take a great annual photo for us too. This place remains a family favorite. 5/5 stars. read more

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This might cause controversy but I think the meal I had here was better than the one I've had in Brooklyn! Maybe because it was less busy and we had lunch instead of dinner? I know this isn't the original but it's definitely one of the better options for steak! We also got to try the burger which was pretty much still mooing but it was super tasty! For 5 adults and 3 kids, we got a couple slices of bacon, a burger, a salad, 2 steaks for 2 (he recommended doing it this way instead of steak for 4 to get more meat) and a salmon for the kiddos. Sides: mushroom, asparagus, cream spinach, fries. Dessert: key lime pie, pecan pie, 2 sundaes. We were stuffed and I ate A TON of steak. This is the real deal if you want some good beef! read more

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I came here for a walk in lunch and was able to get a table with no wait time even though it was busy. The burger was big, juicy and tasted great. The bacon is a must order. It is thick sliced and decadent. The service was attentive. One of the best burgers in Queens. read more

Wow. Hadn't been to Lugers in a few years. Have been to many other steak houses. Went for a few friend's birthdays. We had a table of 10. The food was ridiculously good. We started with a chopped tomato and onion salad with raw shrimp. Wow. Never thought to add shrimp before. That and a slice of their bacon. Definitely the best of the steak house bacons. A little thinner and gets caramelized and a little crunchy. Wow. The steak was cooked perfectly and the best creamed spinach too. Dessert of the chocolate cake and Apple strudel. Perfect way to end. Service was spot on and the restaurant is very nice looking without being overly fancy. Perfect ambiance to make the steak the star of the show. read more

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We celebrated my mother's birthday this evening and it was absolutely amazing and special. The staff, the servers, and the food were out of this world. Get the rib eye steak! Thank you for making our family event a truly special night! read more

Peter Lugers steak house, I would definitely recommend coming here, service was a complete W. The service : was great/decent because I asked for a Sprite but after 20 minutes my Sprite has not come so we ordered one again and I got my sprite. The food :The steak was tender and delicious but too filling I got a stomach ache after. The chairs: I think they were fine personally, the reason why I added this section was because my mom had got a splinter. Ambiance : Now, the ambiance was cozy if my mom was here while I am writing this review than she would probably say bougie. - 10 year old Derek C. read more

Usually come for dinner , get the typical porterhouse and spinach and potatoes. It's always on point. Went for lunch yesterday for cheeseburgers. Probably the best burgers around. They don't load them up with sauces or toppings, just onion and cheese (extra) read more