Brutally honest Peter Luger Steakhouse review 🥩

[@miamiwax5504]

290 is crazy. They cant even give you a nice plate.

[@connorcostello9599]

You do realize they put those plates in the broiler with the steak cooking on top do you not? I’m not sticking up for them but I think both you and the creator of this video need to do a little more research before you make a comment

[@Gggytgx]

@@connorcostello9599 your brain dead buddy.. clearly never been to a real resto. Ever heard of wiping a plate?

[@hailandfire1822]

@@connorcostello9599 It looks like it has diarrhea all over it.

[@bigniks23]

​@@connorcostello9599so you telling me you can't transfer the steak onto a new plate??? Cooking is messy but at that price point I'm expecting A1 presentation. I can spend $40 and get way more better presentation than this McDonald's might even have better presentation

[@zuckcentral2665]

@@bigniks23they keep the same plate because the butter comes out sizziling from the broiler

[@stevetarrant3898]

"Can I have a toothpick?" "Certainly sir, that's 50 bucks."

[@smoothshot8925]

😂😂😂😂😂💀☠️

[@dong9514]

Do they use it for you ike a dentist assistant?

[@tianzhou1244]

That was last year now it's $100

[@datn1ggaa.698]

@@tianzhou1244even better !

[@gotacallfromvishal]

Don't worry it's 50 Canadian tokens so that's like 25 cents US

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

Peter Luger is the definition of "coasting off the family name"

[@safeandeffectivelol]

$70 steak + $200 reputation + $20 for creamed spinach and potatoes

[@nickfernandez7358]

I went 10 years ago and it was great if a little expensive, has it gotten that bad?

[@StevenWynn302]

Yeah apparently according to some locals, it went really downhill about 5 years ago. You went when it was still decent. They lost their Michelin star for a reason.

[@FactoryFugitive]

Fair assessment. Assuming the steak quality is the same (I can even do better with just plain old prime) I can reverse sear the same steak in a cast iron pan, then brush and let rest in a tiny bit of wagyu beef tallow , a rosemary sprig and minced garlic (you can replace the wagyu beef tallow with clarified butter). Super easy to do. I used to work there and have cooking since I was 11. I'd bet My car that even objectively I cook a better steak.

[@safeandeffectivelol]

@@FactoryFugitive Boneless American Wagyu ribeye for $40/lb at my local grocer. Akaushi ribeye on sale for $17/lb. No need to spend $200 for a good steak dinner.

[@anondom_man]

“I feel like I just got robbed.” At least you didn’t go to Salt Bae.

[@slapskate]

He probably charges 1k to sprinkle the salt down his hairy forearms & slice it for you while dangling a piece into your mouth 🍖

[@TheWutangclan1995]

This is cheaper than salt bae surprisingly. Doesn’t come with arm hair.

[@xynged]

​@@TheWutangclan1995 paying $1000 for $1 edible gold leaf 🤣

[@marlonthomas8042]

At least with salt bae you can say you went for the experience Not that I’d ever go nor do I think it’s not overpriced But with salt bae you can content yourself that you’re paying for the theatrics

[@xynged]

@@marlonthomas8042 Peter Luger is still an institution, in recent years more of a mental institution...

[@francisalbert1799]

Those potatoes look like the free potatoes the deli gives you when you order an egg sandwich and coffee combo

[@Rdsxfn]

And you know those deli potatoes hit the spot 😂

[@marksongy2931]

Seriously…. That honestly looks like reheated Piccadilly… I remember having better breakfast potatoes in grade school….

[@zd9775]

yep "home fries" in nyc

[@oe542]

Free deli potatoes??????

[@christopherwagner2395]

You forgot the surly service

[@jamescassar5348]

290 for a steak with potatoes and spinach? GTFO

[@eatwithcale]

Potatoes were some stuff you’d find at Denny’s.

[@fishingwithleaches]

Unless he got the "steak for 4" that number is bs. Steak and spinach would be around 120

[@donewittit6607]

@@eatwithcale did you get the steak for four people

[@punchawaterfall6302]

​@@donewittit6607it absolutely was steak for 3-4, along with spinach, drinks for him and I'm guessing someone else. Luger's is overrated, but I've been three times and it was disappointing the first time, fine the next two visits once you know what to expect.

[@autismworldtravel]

@@eatwithcalehonestly they looked TERRIBLE. Im shocked they get away with charging people for that mess. Just nostalgia and taking advantage of tourists I guess.

[@liberalweirdo7886]

As a lifelong New Yorker I was so excited to finally go to Peter Lugers. Took the family in early 2019. What a disaster. Everyone said the steak was completely tasteless and it cost me an arm and a leg. Never again.

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

Just cook one at home, and have them help lol can’t imagine what you spent

[@Propane_Acccessories]

I bet they didn't salt it properly. We live in a time where the average person has easy access to tools and information that allows them to make a superior steak for a fraction of the price.

[@Kat31017]

If it cost you an arm and a leg why go there in the first place? Everyone knows it's expensive

[@liberalweirdo7886]

@@Kat31017 I don’t mind indulging once in a while if something is worth it. This certainly wasn’t

[@kittiekillah]

it's getting to the point where i'm feeling like i'm just gonna walk out on these places if they don't sell what's advertised. I'm sick of paying full price for half-assed products. Even the chain restaurants can't swing in my area, and they're designed to run smoothly even by braindead dumb people. These employees are just too jaded, and their managers focus solely on managing hours rather than ratings from customers. My last 3 jobs have been a struggle solely because the managers are rationing hours out like water in Mad Max...

[@simoncorriere8209]

Potato’s look like they’re from a hotels complimentary breakfast

[@paulh7589]

I could eat the complimentary breakfast, leave a generous tip, AND get a brake job for $290.

[@Daniel-mq3nf]

Big facts

[@feakhelek1]

@@paulh7589 You can get more than a "brake" job for $290.

[@askbob]

😂

[@loanokaharbor8303]

This place WAS great 25 years ago, it's horrible now, don't EVER waste your money there.

[@slimpickens01]

Yeah back before Travel Channel and Food Channel kept doing shows on them to the masses. Now that everyone is going they are just a typical tourist trap living off the cable and now yt food reviewers....

[@jacquelinegrayden4706]

Great 25 years ago the one in great neck

[@eatwithcale]

I wanted to go because of that food channel hype. Had high hopes but I hear Ambers or Keens is great so I’ll check them out next time.

[@mecmec7334]

@@jacquelinegrayden4706🎉💯🎉

[@joelb.2685]

The new one in Las Vegas is really good..MUCH better than the old one in NYC..

[@thezachster1234]

I about choked on air when he said $290 BRO WHAT!?!

[@eatwithcale]

That USD conversion to CAD was rough 💀

[@autismworldtravel]

That price is criminal for that food.

[@veronicachung4220]

Is that before or after 20% tip?

[@scooby8956]

They don't sell steaks for 1, it's always for multiple people

[@barbarazeigler5284]

😂😂😂😂

[@ckaras100]

Peter Lugers is one of those places that rests on their laurels and become hit or miss. There are steak houses all over New York that surpass them them in quality and variety.

[@ThatRascalMerlin]

Yes, you nailed that. I could count TEN within 2 miles of that joint that blow it out of the water in every category from quality to atmosphere, to price!

[@dextersmithbsee]

That is probably the truth.

[@namasayademmy]

@@ThatRascalMerlin which ones bro?

[@mwjunk]

Yes gimme names plz

[@ThatRascalMerlin]

@@namasayademmy Okay, let's start with the Downtown, shall we? One of my personal favs is the oldest steak house in NYC, Old Homestead in the Meat Packing District. The double-cut Pork Chop is insane, as is their breadstick tower with cheesy sauce. Then there's Strip House, near Union Square (stars haunt this place for a reason). Midtown has (from east to west) Royal 35, Keens, Nick and Stef's (perfect for before or after a show at MSG), and Uncle Jack's, to name a few. Uptown (just below the park) is covered by Empire Steakhouse, The Tuscany Steakhouse, Gallaghers, and The Porterhouse Bar and Grill. Moving up to either side of the park, (east side) Donahues, BLT Prime, and the uniquely-named "& Son UES". (West side) Noi Due Crane, The Ribbon, and Talia's Steakhouse. With Atlantic Grill as an honorable mention because it's awesome before a Kennedy Center show, and the Filet is off the chain, but I actually prefer their Salmon. Okay, folks ... let's get sick with this list ... and head over to Queens and Brooklyn yo! After all, this discussion started with Peter Luger's in Billy-burg. (In Queens) ya got Meet the Meat, Christo's, La Cabaña Argentinian Steak House, Copacabana Brazillian BBQ/Steakhouse, Aged Steakhouse & Best Bar Forest Hills, La Fusta Argentinian Steakhouse, Boca Juniors, and Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse. (In Brooklyn) You've got Flairon, Patricks, Atlas, Affy's, and Malone's Chop House. Within walking distance of Peter Luger, you have St. Anslem, DeStefano's, and the Amber Steakhouse. *_Ay, fuggedaboutit!_* Over the course of Ten years, we ate at all of these places and more. Our Steak Club met every month. I've purposely left out a few like Smith & Wellenski's and Double Eagle as I think they are over-rated/priced when compared to others on this list for overall experience and value. I would recommend *_ALL_* of these over Peter Luger. For whatever reason, they have not aged well (pun intended) and the only way I would eat there now is for lunch. It is a must-try, just for the experience and to be able to say you've tried it. It isn't horrible, but it isn't what it used to be either. The waiters-with-attitude gimmick was born here., and the Porterhouse for two isn't too bad a deal. After that, you can start on this list and be steaked-out for years to come! *_~ENJOY!_*

[@Quirky76]

I ate at Peter Luger back in 2010 and spent around $70.00 and the steak was pretty good. How times have changed.

[@julesmo323]

Even in 2010, the restaurant was fading. It peaked in the 80s. Much better restaurants elsewhere. Personally, I like the Stripe House on 12th. Was sublime, especially before they were bought out.

[@v4v819]

You do know how inflation works right! LOL

[@v4v819]

@@julesmo323 I never heard of that restaurant online, therefore it must not be worth the knowing...

[@julesmo323]

@@v4v819 Type it's called the Strip House. And your loss if you never eat there.

[@miketexas4549]

For $290 I'd rather go to Costco and pick up 7 four packs of ribeyes and make them myself. Probably end up tasting better too.

[@randommage1]

you could get 4-5 10oz wagyu steaks from costco for about ~300 and have a michelin starred experience multiple times over

[@graves3000]

Costco does have bangin' cuts of Prime & Choice Ribeye.

[@12babyapes59]

Simon

[@HanginInSF]

Definitely

[@snipingwes]

No shit, stay tf home then lol

[@Knight21030]

IIRC, they lost their Michelin star a while ago. There's many reviews saying it's turned into a tourist trap :(

[@DM-ry3nw]

I was living in NYC as it became “viral” sh*t was crazy, went from a local spot NYC’ers went to a full blown tourist trap with Chinese tour busses and all, just like Katz.

[@eatwithcale]

Sad forsure, but I know NY has other great steakhouses. NY food is delish 🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@Yichh]

@@eatwithcalenyc pizzerias almost never disappoint

[@eatwithcale]

@@Yichh NYC pizza still undefeated 🔥

[@ALMMF]

@@DM-ry3nwtrue but at least Katz is still good

[@billh.1940]

I worked at a place that for 250, you got aged steak, potatoes, veggies, dessert, drinks and the waitress. 😅!

[@marcus.g.4273]

The meal was $245, the waitress was $5 ... You won ! 😁😂👍🏽💯

[@keithfrierson5462]

😂😂😂

[@billh.1940]

@@marcus.g.4273 and she was delicious.

[@kpz1234]

Let me guess, the Acropolis in Portland?

[@johndupont1413]

My kind of place

[@wageltonlopez5730]

Wouldn't pay $20 for that. They cooked it, sliced it, put it on the plate then put it under a salamander or an oven to make it sizzle which just cooked the meat even more making it drier and tougher. You can tell because the meat slices are bulbous and aren't flush with the outside where it was sliced. Average sear on it too.

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

Funny you say that because the cooks at Lugers are actually on video bragging that after slicing up the steak right after it's finished cooking... they do put it under a broiler for 5MINUTES in the plate it's served on just to get the "show" of a sizzling plate. No wonder their rare and med-rare steaks are like medium. Also JFC it is sacrilegious to cut up a cooked steak immediately after it comes out from cooking without letting it rest at all. It's so aggrevating seeing that steak pre cut up....like bro I'm not a baby I don't need my food precut up for me.

[@timmcdermott9110]

I can’t stand steak restaurants who cut my steak.

[@eatwithcale]

💯

[@ori-yorudan]

Sometimes it's good if it's a particular cut that benefits from being sliced a certain way like picanha, or an extremely rich beef that is better in small portions. This one looked completely unnecessary though.

[@timmcdermott9110]

@@ori-yorudan I’d rather cut it myself so it stays juicy

[@Whattatwist]

@@timmcdermott9110 they got lost in generations, this used too be the shit like 60 years ago but food has changed and customers have changed, but they haven’t, I don’t mind my steak being cut if it’s cheap steak, I’m from hawaii and a lot of like local local bars, not the ones in town, Waikiki and shit, you’ll get steaks as like appetizers, 10$ New York strip cut up thin over a bed of onions so you and your friends can share some while you drink beer and shit, with some poke, or something but yeah a nice steak place, doesn’t even have too be real nice but a place your paying anything over 50$ for a steak if they cut my shit I’m kinda bewildered.

[@sirich7751]

Tough when you get the porter house for two. Every one does. Go with a nice bone in fillet. It’ll be whole

[@UncleSlimJimmy]

I was expecting a 30-40$ price range, and I would’ve said maybe it’s worth it. But 290 is absolutely highway robbery. Complete waste of money.

[@arcanewondersfann1567]

where do you get 30-40$ steak that size + Negroni cocktail + 2 side dishes ? LOL

[@milkshakemuncher]

A steak that size in Australia would cost between $15 and $20 to buy, then take home and cook it yourself. At a restaurant, we'd pay about $50 for a steak and some sides, but not as large sides as in the video. Comparing steak and sides like for like (same sizes) it'd cost about $65 here (which is approx $43USD). Fancy restaurants just put bullshit prices on things.

[@WaffleOnTheRun]

Bro have you ever been to a steakhouse, even a shitty steakhouse like outback is $30 for the steak alone

[@UncleSlimJimmy]

@@arcanewondersfann1567 well for 40 bucks you can get a 16 oz. steak with a couple sides and a soft drink at Texas Roadhouse. And the food there really isn’t bad.

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

Its been overrated for years. It used to be worth it.

[@jamesbarker9895]

Yet food snobs won't stoop to eating at a chain steakhouse, which usually have consistently good food at much lower prices

[@jackofdiamonds7068]

I’ve been to supposedly great steakhouses…… tbh Outback has been the most consistent and honestly better tasting imo.

[@v4v819]

Name one...

[@jondavid4747]

@@v4v819 Fleming's if consistantly superior to Lugar's. Been going to Fleming's monthly for 20+ years. Been to Lugar's 3 times, each time worse than the last.

[@briannewman4380]

Thanks for the review or I should say the warning 😮. Unfortunately, "There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase closely associated with P. T. Barnum and it looks like Peter Luger fits the bill!

[@johnnythao8793]

I was like damn this doesn't look too bad ... until that $290 showed up.

[@tomvu1470]

It would've been a ripoff it was was $290 Canadian lol.

[@ryanbernard6152]

What steak house do you go to?

[@chiclett]

@@ryanbernard6152 Ponderosa

[@meanmutton]

@@ryanbernard6152 Chop House in Ann Arbor, MI. Ambiance is MUCH nicer than this. Food is amazing. Dry aged NY Strip is $55. Sauteed spinach is $12. Potato side is $12. Even adding a glass of decent wine for $20 you aren't getting to even half that price.

[@Jesus_is_THE_king_of_kings]

​@@ryanbernard6152texas roadhouse its not fancy its homey it feels like a nice country restaurant with great food nice service and waiters the free peanuts are cool the steaks while not dry aged fancy bs are good and not 200$ for a 60$ steak the only problem with them is its FUCKING busy dude lines out the door for a 100 feet or so every parking spot taken and an hour or so wiat time but for a nice meal every once and a while its worth it

[@highendtrends3508]

About time somebody was honest with the review for this place.

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

This was actually pretty dishonest. He showed an end piece to demonstrate that the steak wasn’t medium rare. The end piece is always more cooked than the middle. If you pause on the frame with the whole steak, you will see that it was medium rare. He made it sound like his meal alone was that price, when that’s the price of about a steak for 4. Keep in mind he got at least one drink.

[@gouda96]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew lol what? he shows the whole damn steak. That was cooked medium well.

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

@@gouda96 lol what? He shows the whole damn steak. That was cooked medium rare

[@jodo__]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew nah, Peter Luger is garbage. Worst chophouse in the city.

[@xcen1]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew he showed the whole steak on the plate, he showed the one piece zoom to camera that wasn't med rare. The rest of the steak probably was med rare. I've had the same steak med rare. Can't complain. The problem is the price, not quality. Its $190 for steak but not sides. and NY times is only good for propaganda.

[@biffboffo]

The plates at Peter Luger have always looked like that, so they will never change. They could re-plate it pretty easily, and it would look better. It’s not an unfair criticism. I haven’t been there in over 20 years now (I also don’t live in NY). I have two decades of chef experience in fine dining restaurants. My last job was at a steak house in Nashville. The steak house concept is by far the biggest rip-off in the business.

[@tattoomesam]

I went 25 years ago, the quality has gone way down and prices went way up. Back then it was $500 plus tip for a party of 8, and steaks were enormous like Fred flintstone portions. Steaks were like 2 inches thick and their medium rare was actually medium rare.

[@leonscott543]

Anything over $70 for that is crime.

[@paulbarclay4114]

not for high end dry aged steak the steak alone wholesales for near 70 nothing looked well prepared though

[@xcen1]

welcome to NYC

[@RadioStaring]

I paid less for a fucking Gordon Ramsay restaurant steak lmao

[@trentbateman]

@@xcen1vegas LA etc are the same price.

[@statinskill]

Anything over $5 is a crime. Just look at all that juice on the plate from when they cut it in the kitchen. They didn't let it rest.

[@jeff123088]

“I’ve had better at the keg” Canadians know how huge of a burn that is 😬

[@tungsten6684]

keg aint great but i find it consistent at least. u know what ur gonna get

[@stefanponzo538]

Yup you nailed that one right on the head 😂

[@B312XC]

the worst is when you're expected to tip 15-25% on a $100-150 meal for bringing me and my family food and asking me how it's going... I seriously don't understand why we tip anymore, considering servers now get minimum wage like everyone else. Double standards will always exist I guess.

[@TheRedGuy9]

I paid a THIRD of that price at The Keg and they give me a beautiful dry aged strip with a healthy amount of sides. That plate looks horrendous

[@zackwaffen9210]

@@B312XC waiters/waitresses also get paid minimum wage at least in Canada. In the states, the tips are a bit more justified, but tipping in Canada is pathetic.

[@rickdeckard9810]

It’s what happens when you reach the top and get complacent. The staff takes things for granted the waiters know even if they give mediocre service they’ll get tipped well cuz people are afraid and terrified of being perceived as cheap. They can tell the customer to fuckoff and still be tipped.

[@5uxxo2]

"Well, could be worse, i me... HOW MUCH?" For that price it should be nothing short of perfect.

[@ilansoussan2559]

You are paying their rent my friend 😂😂😂

[@XBKLYN]

Well, they own the building..one of the oldest in NYC.

[@petersilvano4288]

Rent? They owned that building years ago probably a generation ago but I see where you're coming from.

[@robertwalker2052]

Do you have to weigh over 300 lbs to drink at the bar??

[@justincaver324]

😂😂😂

[@axe2grind244]

Yes, yes you do.

[@humungushumungus213]

It’s those British tourists, they also fart in the dining room 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nunyabidnez7857]

The work, stress, cortisol intensive NY lifestyle did it to them. They'll never drop that weight, and it's not even lugers that caused it.

[@tianou3737]

@@nunyabidnez7857 That’s what the coke is for

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

Frankly, I don't care how exquisite the steak was or wasn't 😂❤ In New York imagine being on a giant sound stage. Peter Lugers, Katz Deli, and Grand Central Oyster are all minimal quality with truckloads of bullshit. If you want to be tourist and literally piss away money be my guest. But there are literally thousands of great places to go with minimal investigative effort. 😊

[@thebeesknees9954]

Idk where $290 came from, Peter Luger serves stuff as single and for 2. I live in NC and went to NY and I took a girl on a date while I was up there. The sides are like $20 (for 2) and the steak we got was dry aged and I think it was about $140 for 2 (it’s a big steak) and we got like 2 cocktails and I didn’t pay over $200. Definitely was worth it, but I wouldn’t go every week. There are really good steak you can get at certain steakhouses for about 40-60 bucks that are just as good.

[@jeremyclapp5537]

When I was a kid Lugers was a place of legend. My grandmother lived around the corner. I never actually got to eat there, it felt completely unattainable. It feels like the last ten years have undone over 100 of legendary steaks.

[@james_daniels]

I wonder what happened. How do you have something so great and screw it,up

[@DefBroadcasting]

We are in the process of banning all beef for climate change. Please show more respect to John Kerry and do what he says.

[@thecw301]

Head over to Sparks instead. Worth the $$$.

[@monkeyboy600]

@@DefBroadcasting What does that have to do with what was said

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

​@@monkeyboy600No more beef sorry

[@usausa8839]

Haven't been there in probably 25 years but I can still remember how good it was and it definitely didn't look like the slop you got

[@joshmorgan838]

Just the quality you get today eating out in the USA. Servers don’t care, diners don’t tip and owners don’t care about quality just making enough money to stay open.

[@alecstrickland7182]

It's honestly impressive how as an amateur home cook I'm able to make a more consistent medium rare steak than expensive steakhouses

[@fhoque48]

This is what ive been saying for years! The quality has definitely deteroirated. Last time i went nothing sizzled, steak got instantly cold, sides were luke warm and not a single person came to check up on us until the very end.

[@jasonstormoen]

I'm suprised! I go on a regular and the steak comes out sizzling and he didn't pay that much for a steak and sides.

[@Terdfertersen]

290? you better call the cops my guy..

[@keatonsmith5669]

At that price I'm just going to Texas Roadhouse.

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

I'm so glad people started speaking out, I was going to take my kids there! Now I'm glad I've been spared money badly spent!

[@boggie114]

Good thing your review is brutally honest. I was worried for a sec.

[@WarTheory]

My English bulldog had to have surgery and I promised him if he pulled through I will get him a Peter Luger steak… the steak alone was almost $180 but it was perfect. He did not complain.

[@thomasrudder9639]

They’re perfect for dogs

[@justinharris2320]

​@@thomasrudder9639hahaha, ouch!

[@bun-n-cheese1290]

Man this hurts my soul. Im so glad my grandfather is not around to see the downfall. This was the place he went or took me to for major accomplishments. When I graduated and joined the military was the last time we went over 20 years ago. I wont go again because I always said my last memory there will always be with him.

[@kaspedkk]

There was me thinking you were being totally unfair until i heard that price tag. HOLY SMOKES

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

He was being unfair. That is not the price for a steak for one. He did it all for the clicks.

[@williamwalker4129]

Went downhill after people started wearing hawaiin shirts and baseball hats in a steakhouse.

[@deezroastedchestnuts189]

Exactly.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

I'm pretty sure customer clothing doesn't impact the taste of the food.

[@user-vf6km4sf2r]

Good excuse for trash food

[@eatwithcale]

Strange excuse but go off 👑

[@williamwalker4129]

@@eatwithcale don’t know where you’re from but in USA people wore pants and jackets to a nice restaurant, hotel, or even airplane.

[@ojayjackson9107]

Ruth’s Chris, Mortons, Del frisco, STK, Keen, Capital Grill, enjoy!

[@abovemadness]

- St Anselm, best Tomahawk, only downfall is that the place is very small - Del Frisco sticky bread is honestly so damn good I would go just for that, steak is great and the service is so damn top notch my fav overall - Keens is just damn good - Rocco’s is also a good spot, no frills, great service I would like to try - Club A - Quality Meats - STK

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Similar pricing. Longhorn Steakhouse cooks a perfect steak, with bread, side dish, and salad, for 30 bucks

[@eatwithcale]

Great spots I heard! I’ll check one out next time

[@Jcub777]

STK seems to have gone downhill

[@samurai_fx4911]

@@AmazingChinaToday Be not deceived. I've had Peter Luger's steak. And, you simply do not know what you're talking about if you even mention Peter Luger's and Longhorn Steakhouse in the same sentence; or same conversation, nonetheless.

[@snowblind630]

$290?! Bro just got robbed in broad daylight

[@kevinhenderson5928]

There is obviously another person at the table, and it seems like enough sides for 2. If the price is $290 for 2 people in NYC, that's not too shocking. He doesn't say f the cocktails were part of that price.

[@johnstuartsmith]

Speaking of presentation, many top-tier steakhouses don't put out the welcome mat for people who don't button their Hawaiian shirts or remove their baseball hats when dining.

[@miamiwax5504]

If thats the case they shouldnt seat you

[@deedumeday518]

This aint a top tier steakhouse. Keep coping buddy

[@olindetroit7636]

That steakhouse is now a tourist trap. Nobody dressed up to eat there anymore. The 50's are over and done😂

[@slimpickens01]

​@@olindetroit7636the 50s?! 😂😂

[@slimpickens01]

That's today's clientele, when the Great Unwashed has access to these types of places most restaurants try to keep up with current tastes for the unrefined. See Vegas restaurants.........

[@tommyzatoichi]

Went to Peter Luger in 2013 for the first time, was my first trip to New York and was billed as THE place to go for steak. It was good but overshadowed by a few things: - Underwhelming setting, I get that people will say the interior is ‘classic’ and ‘iconic’, but perhaps it just wasn’t that great in the first place, you just don’t feel the sense of occasion when you walk in - The waiters and barmen were just rude and jarring, not sure if this was their ‘schtick’ that people come for, or whether they themselves had fallen out of love with the place - Even ten years ago, I have to say, it felt like a Disney restaurant, almost a pastiche of itself, and lacked an authenticity that you’d expect from an icon of the New York restaurant scene - Many restaurants who churn out the same thing over and over again, are able to do so at fair prices given the years of data they have around wastage and buying at economies of scale - to my point above, this prices here are a product of greed, a tax on the tourist dollar - And to my point above once again, you can bet you won’t see any locals frequenting this place, and while thats not always a bad thing, here at least, it is They cook a good steak but hey, so do many places in the world, its not unique to this restaurant by any stretch.

[@rafiyumahmood2446]

If you ever come back to NYC, go to Gallagher’s, a true gem of a steakhouse. Its been in business since Prohibition and it even used to be a speakeasy which Babe Ruth visited before his games lmfao. Way better than Peter Lugers which is a joke at this point

[@eatwithcale]

Great summary and I couldn’t agree more

[@eatwithcale]

@@rafiyumahmood2446 I plan next time to hit Ghallagers, Keens or Amber. I still have high hopes for NY steaks 👍🏾

[@dianeridley9804]

​@@eatwithcaleKeen's!! Mutton chop is a must.

[@Mryoutubes]

@@eatwithcalefor what it’s worth I know it’s 2 weeks later but I can highly recommend Gallagher’s!

[@bigaaron]

You absolutely did just get robbed

[@Gomer-lw7rd]

Don’t feel like you got robbed , you got robbed

[@garysarnowski3113]

Went there many years ago, always got steak for two, steak fries, tomatoes and onions, two Heinekens and the apple strudel with schmaltz plus coffee. Peter luger charge card and off i go to heart attack potential.

[@renegade6036]

no wonder they bring in 23 million a year

[@WaltherPPK909]

23 million a year from 20 customers a week

[@trentbateman]

@@WaltherPPK909it’s packed constantly

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

IMHO, these days, most steak houses are over-rated and over-priced.

[@HPAPER580]

The truth is that over time things get worse bc the newer generations don't uphold the family name

[@Davey647Returns]

$290 for steak, spinach and potatoes?! At that price, the chef better come out and blow me too. It better be a damn good blow job. I promise you you could go to any other place and get that for like $35 and it would look better. Those potatoes look like home fries you get a breakfast place for like $4.50

[@triskits_mmm]

Ahahahhahahahahahahaha bro you funny. NYTimes needs to review like you.

[@Prisoner-jf8vi]

As a kid in the 80's I lived down the block from Peter Lugers. It was always a dream to eat there. As kids we all thought only rich people went to lugers.

[@eatwithcale]

Totally, food channel always hyped it up for me.

[@rustyking8783]

I can get bread, soup, salad, steak, fried potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables, and dessert at my local Country Way restaurant. $35.00. Voted best in town 40 years in a row.

[@OswaldBeef]

I just dine in and amaze myself weekly. I used to hate cooking but its bliss!

[@NYSkinsFan82]

Can’t take the dude seriously when he wears a Yankee hat into a steakhouse

[@lrock48]

So what was he supposed to wear? Full tux with a top hat, monocle, and a cane?

[@chrisisg]

Take your hat off. They don’t sell hot dogs there anymore they took the bleachers out years ago!

[@NYSkinsFan82]

@@lrock48 no just take the hat off. They don’t serve hot dogs there.

[@BillyBobBeauBenson]

​@@NYSkinsFan82 Apparently they don't serve medium-rare steaks either...

[@herts9999]

​@@NYSkinsFan82they took the bleachers out 2 years ago

[@celtiberian07]

$300 that's crazzy

[@eatwithcale]

Honestly price wouldn’t have been the issue if it was outstanding. I took my wife out for her birthday so I expected a high bill of sorts.

[@caseyhayes4590]

$290 would get you an INCREDIBLE meal at dozens of classic steak houses in Chicago.

[@Papacheeks]

Thanks for saving a bunch of us money. Remember seeing this place way back inthe day on one of those food shows and always wanted to try it, but not for that price. I'll just buy a whole roast and dry age at home.

[@nichevo1]

If the steak was overdone you should have sent it back. The bread is fresh, that's why they don't toast it for you.

[@thomasrudder9639]

Ya, but the place sucks now

[@brucelee5576]

You don’t send a steak back on a food review , you share the results. Also Peter Luger’s is not capable of change , they will never be able cook their steaks edge to edge pink. They’ve been using the same overhead broiler for more than a hundred years.

[@nichevo1]

@@brucelee5576 that is true, it is a food review, but you can certainly test their customer service by requesting a refire. In any case, the obsession with the edge to edge cook is new food science talk, nobody ever complained about the Peter Luger cook before. If I want them to change anything, it's to revert to their former levels of quality, not invent a new cook.

[@thomasrudder9639]

@@brucelee5576 ya, ya freakin ass knuckle.

[@thomasrudder9639]

Doesn’t that defeat the review? Ass knuckle.

[@allancobaria8298]

Can’t go wrong with The Keg baby !!

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

There's a family owned place in Portsmouth Ohio called the Ribber that has some of the best pork ribs (huuuge, closer to a pork steak) and steak you will ever eat. Freshly smoked to order! Best of all, for $20-$40 you'll leave so full you need a nap afterwards. A one piece rib dinner is

[@TheBagOfHolding]

Those bar stools look very strong.

[@Bigandbearded]

Overpaid for something you can make from items bought at Walmart

[@eatwithcale]

We still think about what we could’ve got for that price 😅

[@Orca472]

Literally nothing you can make at home can beat this steak. Trust me I’ve had dry aged steaks from other steak houses, this is the second best I’ve ever had. Their sides aren’t bad but I agree they’re pricey, and their drinks are just okay imo. But if you want a 10/10 steak Tbis is definitely the place to go, people who hate on this place are just looking for clout online, and will say keens, or ghallagers in nyc are way better when it’s just not the case.

[@eatwithcale]

@@Orca472 I’d wouldn’t pay nearly $400 for a meal just for clout, I’m just sharing my experience. I’ve never tried those other steakhouses in NYC.

[@thefirstchump1326]

I went to a steakhouse in Australia, and the quality was amazing. The presentation and the vibes were amazing as well. I got a ribeye, some great sides and a sparkling water for like $100 AUD, which is like $67 US.

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

In terms of the atmosphere the Great Neck location definitely, IMO, is better - oh, it still gets plenty crowded (maybe part of it was that I went on Christmas day) but something about the layout that I just like a lot better - parts of it feeling much "cozier" if you wll (partially because of how the dining areas wrap around the kitchen I'd suspect, IDK). Last time I went to the Brooklyn location, the steak was definitely still tasty but not quite melt in your mouth as I had eaten before, and the bacon was cold. At the Great Neck one, the steak definitely was much more like what I remember so far as melting in my mouth (though a little fattier in places than I remember), and the bacon was actually hot. Probably its distance away from the tourists allowed for better quality, I really don't know.

[@JorgeLopez-fu9lb]

lots of comments about food clothing, traditions and respect. about 20 years ago, me and several of my colleagues went to Peter Luger's courtesy of our boss. our office was nearby. we went dressy casual and I still felt like I was under dressed. the drinks were good. the service was quick. the table was split. some of us wanted a med-rare and some of us wanted well done. the waiter said the plates come out very hot and the steak continues cooking on the plate while it sits on your table. so the order was put in for a rare steal. within a minute or so, it was med- rare, so half of us dug in and the rest waiting enjoyed their drink enjoyed the sides and then the steak was finally med-well to well done. it was a great meal. yes it was expensive, but that's why you only go there once. it's a shame that these icons of "old NY" are declining. and yes going in a hawaiian shirt and ball cap is pretty disrespectful. Tony Soprano where are you when we need you.

[@dailyoracl5562]

No restaurant in NYC is worth the price, when you've worked for some of these places and see what happens behind the scenes, you'll NEVER want to eat out again

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

Not to mention walking through mountains of garbage and junkies and hobos and human waste in the streets to get to the restaurant

[@avarmauk]

Peter Luger may have been good decades ago. But the quality, standard and competition has grown significantly since those days.

[@jjad4mgamingandmore395]

$290?!?! House of Prime rib in San Francisco is only $100 dollars per person and that’s with dinner, drinks, dessert, the whole nine yards and you get an experience that will make you craving it everytime you eat red meat!

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Interesting. I was meaning to go there but went to Club A instead in midtown. It was exceptional, the waiter worked at Peter Luger's previously but moved to Club A. The owner came out to make sure we loved everything, asked how we found his steakhouse, he sent out free apps and desserts, then got my coat for me personally as I left. Any time I'm in Manhattan, I'll be heading back to Club A.

[@kirkgoddard7198]

“We also ordered medium rare and look how it came out” Shows picture of one of the end pieces, which is always more cooked, and it is indeed medium rare

[@harveyknguyen]

also tbf Peter Luger uses some weird broiler technique to cook their steaks

[@francescosmith7859]

I disagree. That's medium at best and possibly medium well. Maybe the middle was a bit better but having been there a few months ago and having the same experience I doubt it. They did a good job of giving my Aunt the well, well done steak that she wanted though.

[@richardcurry7663]

No that's not medium rare not at all

[@johnmiller7682]

@@francescosmith7859 In what universe is medium well pink on the inside? That is a perfect medium rare.

[@francescosmith7859]

@@johnmiller7682 Not even close. Watch Guga if you would like to know what medium rare actually looks like.

[@FishermanKyle]

I work at a small family run steakhouse and a 16 oz ribeye runs $35. If i sent that plate out id be fired. Looks like someone had ecplosive diarrhea all over the rims. Just wipe that shit off.

[@stonytrees8573]

Did they cook the plate too ?

[@PeaceManBro]

These kids nowadays sitting at a restaurant wearing a damn hat

[@BADMANJIG]

As a Texan, only steak I’ll eat in NYC is from Gallaghers Steakhouse on 52nd.

[@Joemama1q]

As a Texan lmao shut up dude go sit down

[@skoden1313]

Being a Texan means less than nothing

[@BADMANJIG]

@@skoden1313 I mentioned that incase any fellow Texan made the trip out there, it would be up to what we generally like down here. But whatever you say cupcake 😘

[@eatwithcale]

I trust a Texan on steak. I bet Texas got that good good

[@hector8491]

​@@skoden1313so many angry boomers in the chat 😂

[@holdenmcgroin8699]

290??? How many did you ordered?

[@MissJK_]

Is it even Grass Fed/Finished?

[@joshchou8526]

Their ribeye steak is like $80 per person, which is THE most inexpensive steak I can find at that quality level. If anyone know a place who serves cheaper USDA prime dry aged ribeye near NYC please let me know.

[@itsmederek1]

I'd pay more to not have it overcooked lol

[@TheRedGuy9]

I would recommend you would just cook it at home. Practice with cheaper steaks if you are nervous

[@joshchou8526]

@@TheRedGuy9 Yeah I've been wanting to buy a whole grill set myself but still haven't got the determination.

[@joshchou8526]

@@TheRedGuy9 Plus if you count the time needed to clean the grill yourself, you're not really saving money. You're just exchanging an hour for a few tens bucks.

[@TheRedGuy9]

@joshchou8526 Who said you need a grill? You can sear the steak in a pan with enough oil and it will produce a lovely crust when done right. I have been cooking since I left high school and I live in an old apartment with a humble old stove. You don't need fancy equipment to make good food

[@southofheaven7060]

Yeah, that plate is disgusting....why do they do that??

[@inzixity7532]

It’s covered and steak juice and the put the steak in the oven with the plate because it gives it a good crust

[@InfideL-mf4zq]

You can tell the commenters talking about plates have no damn clue what there talking about

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

The steak is taken off the broiler, put on the plate, but up, and then the steak and the plate go back in the broiler.

[@BH_Nate]

Red Osier Stafford New York ...some of the best prime rib in rochester ny area. 25$ early bird special. Beautiful presentation

[@stevenmiller7747]

1 star for Luger’s is generous

[@jasonsmith6874]

Never trust a guy that reviews wearing a hat at a dinner table

[@slimpickens01]

Wake up, go to any restaurant across the nation and you see this. Most people don't dress in their Sundays Best for restaurants, theaters, movies, airplane, and even just for a stroll in the park. At least restaurants cut the deck when it comes to wife beaters, crocs, thigh high skirts/shorts, and saggy pants.

[@jim6690]

@@slimpickens01 Taking off your ratty baseball cap is a far cry from wearing your Sunday best.

[@skoden1313]

​@@slimpickens01yea lemme just throw on a tuxedo to go see the purge. Nitwit

[@eatwithcale]

You’re free to do whatever you want bud, enjoy Lugers

[@bunnycrl8434]

Overpriced but not 1 star

[@dirty_mac]

It has a lot to do with expectations too. If this was an Outback or whatever then it isn't so bad.

[@cndvd]

The supermarket down the street was only 8.99 a lb. Which is where they get the steaks, they pay 4.99 because they buy in bulk.

[@blaazer9473]

My review after going there 3 times. 1st time: Got medium steak for 2, spinach, fries, lambchops, and bacon. The lambchops and bacon were amazing. I am no expert at lambchops, but I know the bacon was great. Unfortunately, it is 10$ per slice, which is robbery. but I tried looking for similar cuts (same size and thickness) in supermarkets and it turns out the price is just a bit lower if I made it at home than peter luger. The steak is very good. It is very tender and juicy, with a warm crunchy crust. Lastly, the spinach and fries are just mediocre as I would expect. On the second visit, I got a steak for 3 medium rare and it came out rare. It was still a good steak, but it that was a small annoyance. I also got bacon, spinach, and fries, which I would rate the same as before. The third time was very good. I ordered medium rare, and it was cooked to my liking. Very juicy, tender, and delicious. I got the same sides, and like before I would rate them the same. The bread is just bread. I'm fine with room temp bread, but to each their own. I feel that the 290$ price in the video is misleading since the video makes it seem that there is only a steak for 2. In reality this steak is a lot bigger for more people, thus the price is kind of justified. I also see that a lot people are complaining about the plate being dirty. If that bothers you then don't come to lugars. The point is that they put the plate into the salamander with the steak, so it is served sizzling, and the steak maintains its temperature for longer. Overall, yes everything is overpriced. However, Luger stands on business when it comes to steak. its very high quality and good tasting. This is a tourist trap, but I wouldn't discourage people from coming here. I came only three times during special occasions, so I would recommend doing the same.

[@lawren7615]

I go there often the place is rough but its the best steak sides and desserts on the planet.

[@eatwithcale]

Supposedly Lugers has a good lunch special burger and thick bacon strip

[@TomEnleft]

I’ll give you pass on the shirt, but take off your hat man. You’re at a restaurant.

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

Look at the decor and the plates. He could wear a wfie-beater

[@kelaauger5359]

thanks for saying that

[@ABlindHilbily]

If you are ever in NC try out the Angus Barn. It's not near as pricey but it's worth every dollar if you enjoy a high end experience.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

I've never been disappointed at Texas Roadhouse. $30 for a 20oz bone in ribeye. its always med rare like i ask for it. good beef quality too.

[@bigguscurlyus]

You can have a multi course tasting menu in a 3 michelin star restaurant for that!

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

For $150 per person? No. Per Se STARTS @ $300 per person if my memory is correct.

[@frankbeatzu]

Peter Lugers is the quintessential New York steakhouse and it is an amazing experience.

[@tedflowerpot6468]

Ya and New York is a giant steaming pile of shit to everyone but New Yorkers.

[@tristansherman9611]

Shill

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

Agree. It’s fashionable to shit on Peter Luger now. The review was utterly dishonest.

[@samurai_fx4911]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew Exactly.

[@jimreplicant]

Looks like overpriced average food😂

[@ryansmurda1552]

Totally agree. Not worth the ridiculous price. Dont know how this place became so Famous

[@joshuarosenblatt]

I’m partial to Keen’s steakhouse when in NYC. Haven’t been there in 6-7 years but it was as good as always then. Not as famous as Lugers but amazing food and ambiance (I’m also a pipe smoker and all the old clay tavern pipes covering the walls and ceilings are cool af) If you go be sure to get the mutton chops too- out of this world and what it’s best known for for 150 years

[@inzixity7532]

Go to Benjamin’s steak house in white plains New York. It’s a steakhouse run by two previous workers at Lugers and the food is far better. “Ps the plate is dirty because it gets covered in steak juice and put in the oven.”

[@jim6690]

I don't particularly care why the plate is as it is. For $290, put it on a clean plate.

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

I always wondered if Benjamin's (whose ads I see often) was, like Wolfgang's, run by or started by former Luger employees.