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Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway · Brooklyn, NY
Why you should go…
Peter Luger has stood at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge since 1887, when it began as Carl Luger's Café, Billiards and Bowling Alley. The menu centers on porterhouse steaks sized for two to four people, cut from USDA Prime beef that is hand-selected and dry-aged on site. A hamburger is offered at lunch only, and chocolate coins arrive after dessert. Bring cash, a US debit card or a US check, since the restaurant does not accept credit cards.
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Good to know
General eat & drink guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Go early or go late
The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.
Reservations open on a schedule
Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.
Menus move with the season
Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.
Ask what the place is known for
Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.
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