Is PETER LUGER Spinoff Benjamin Steakhouse NYC's BEST STEAK?

[@davidyoder6174]

UA - You're a failure as an undercover spy with that bright blue LED light shining through your shirt!! LOL!!

[@uaeats]

Haha it was my first time wearing it. I'll figure out a better way.

[@davidyoder6174]

@@uaeatsHi! You’re a good sport and a really hard worker!!! I appreciate your efforts!!!!!

[@RobPetrie441]

A little piece of black duct tape over that LED would work a treat.

[@MultiEquations]

You can put a piece of electrical tape over the led. They tend to be quite thick so they block the light. I used to photograph events and I used the tape ti tape over the camera light.

[@CptChris1220]

@@uaeats It would be nice if these mics have a way to turn the light off. I've seen this happen to others too.

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

him: "wireless mic that should be more discreet" everyone at the restaurant: *why is that man talking to himself*

[@lanhoawild3234]

I like that regardless of its popularity for celebrity visits, your review about the soup as less-than-superb is your honesty as most important.

[@uaeats]

Of course! I will always share my honest opinion.

[@shawnleonard4974]

I have to admit. Your restaurant reviews are excellent and informative. I feel i would go or not go to a restaurant based on your recommendation. Your the top food review vloger around. Keep them coming.

[@TheBatchiro]

One advice..never underestimate medium steaks and let me tell you why. Intramuscular fat (marbling) melts completely when the meat reaches 140 degrees internal temperature. That’s when steaks are the most tender.

[@eldorado1244]

@Acs2046well done rules and if you add ketchup there is nothing better 😋😋😋😋

[@jf6395]

@@eldorado1244 ah yes our despicable former presidents order, if he cant get mcdonalds

[@dawsonje]

@@eldorado1244lol

[@HerrBrutal-bl2fk]

Taste matters more than tenderness.

[@attack8026]

@@jf6395rent free

[@Nsayles]

Almost at that 50K sub milestone! So happy for you man!

[@neanderthalsnavel7411]

UA: love your vids. Suggestion - make a webpage with your current favorite NYC steakhouses in order. And link to it in descriptions.

[@Malwaki-fifth]

Your pure honesty is what honestly made me subscribe after seeing this video.

[@jezreyes5019]

almost 50k subs..keep it up sir.❤ all ur video😊

[@uaeats]

We're so close, I can taste it!

[@mikescott3808]

You should do a review for McCormik and Schmidt’s Seafood and Steak restaurant, it has the best bone in ribeye I ever had so far !

[@nostalgicsheep47]

Love the transparency blunt and honest 🍽

[@MC-gj8fg]

I used to say a rare steak can always be cooked to medium rare while an overcooked steak can't be uncooked. However, receiving a rare steak when I order medium rare at a nice restaurant increasingly annoys me. First off, the texture and temperature of rare steak is noticeably worse than medium rare, and I'd have preferred to receive the steak medium over rare were I forced to choose. If you send it back for "just a touch more heat" however, I can just see the chef just losing his mind and when it arrives back on your plate it does so medium well.

[@StevenBeardsley-db8nd]

The TF the to t ft ft cpih

[@Jagan612]

my heart aches that we didn't get a bread review!!!!!!

[@thecarlob_007]

Peter Luger’s must be paying their waiters so well they can afford to open their own restos in NY 😂

[@NoahEats]

They do have one in Great Neck

[@johnmalerba804]

Whenever I go to one of those ridiculously over priced restaurants and I`m not 100% satisfied it ruins my entire evening. Which is why I rarely do it anymore

[@NoahEats]

Seems reasonably price for the environment

[@hmcdonnell23]

Nothing worse, going out and getting an underwhelming meal. I mean, what are you going to do? You have to pay for the darn thing but yes, we hardly go out anymore either.

[@johnmalerba804]

@@hmcdonnell23 The thing that I really can`t stand is giving these rich celebrity "chefs" and athletes like $300.00 for for 2 people. If you haven`t seen it check UA`s video on John Elways airport steak house. Pathetic

[@NoahEats]

@hmcdonnell23 sometimes expectations definitely exceeds reality!

[@hmcdonnell23]

@@johnmalerba804 lol, I did watch that recently. Service was as bad as the food.

[@johndiloreto3738]

On top of your great restaurant choices, I really love your commentary on the food you eat and the experience you have. I'm happy I found this channel, as I think you do better than 99% of food reviewers out there.

[@sfuguy]

I starting subscribing to you because of your honest review to call out Luger...now, you reaffirm my commitment to watching you more!

[@normandea]

One of the waiters at Peter Luger's used to humorously call the hot butter "vitamins" when spooning it over your steak! Still waiting for your Joe Junior hamburger review!

[@Seisenberg]

I think all the waiters say that!

[@normandea]

Maybe, but I think one older waiter in particular.

[@kimberlyg7182]

I love you and all your videos . I always make sure to never miss one. Im even working aon getting all ur videos watched since you started. I will get them all watched. The only biff i got is the carnival music you got playing in the background. I wish you would change it up once in awhile. Othe then tjat plz keep making the awesome videos. My fiance lives in NYC and were gonna try and eat at several of the restaurants that you ate at. One more thing i would love to see Tina in some of ur videos and get her opinion on some of the food. Thank you again!!!!!!

[@alant.541]

After a few years, a waiter opened his own steakhouse? Waiters in NY must make a ton in tips. Nice lunch special price. Thanks for taking one for the team.👍

[@alanabraham3310]

What is the background song/artist in this video? I’m Sure it’s royalty free but I love it so much

[@Snowboarder16]

This guy is legend. Am addicted to his videos

[@steveflax]

This guy is a legeend...you have to be kidding A legend at what being a pathetic blogger You must not get out much

[@1bluensx]

I like your video, and really like that you show the prices

[@SCBMD2020]

New York Strip and sirloin are 2 completely different cuts of meat.

[@JAY-JAY74]

After the soup dish, he was immediately kicked out of the restaurant for his criticism! 🤣

[@jasongratkowski9469]

Great video! I always enjoy watching!!! 👍😄

[@777RL]

Honest question with no intent to offend. Why do the servers at NY steak houses have foreign accents?

[@NoahEats]

Interesting question, most likely they are really smart and know where the money is. I know several are driving around in Maserati's

[@misterzero8667]

Because NYC natives can't afford to do the job ,they don't want to live 20 to a house

[@chrsitopherbreuer2077]

Damn I wish I could’ve seen the Cesar salad!! Great video love the channel keep them coming!!

[@plantlvr]

I only order bone in ribeye when I used to go out to eat. I like grilling my own now.

[@markrasta8856]

This is the right answer

[@allenbateman3518]

So.... a waiter worked a few years and was able to open a place like this? umm.. I call BS... also, eat with your mouth closed, nobody wants to hear that loud smacking!

[@kwood333]

Thanks for the review! Been on the fence about trying Benjamin. Give Club A Steakhouse in Midtown East a try. Similar service of steaks to Peter Luger/Benjamin/Wolfgang but I'd say better.

[@mikkac]

very good food review as usual bro

[@barbaracoffey124]

I noticed what a beautiful building the restaurant is in, The interior is striking. I wonder if it was a bank?

[@NoahEats]

Some of the best restaurants were banks!

[@kennethmajorSG]

Hi, when will you do a complete review of all the steakhouses in NYC and rank them accordingly?

[@kennethmajorSG]

Also what is your opinion on the ranking of Delmonico and Hawksmoor? Would they both be among the top 3-5?

[@Eshabee]

On a scale 1-10 1 being not good at all and 10 being so good

[@daveb5374]

Good job mate , keeping it real - just be real !!! I would love to see your Top 5 best steaks in NYC

[@joerampley1562]

Great selections. ❤. 😊

[@HerrBrutal-bl2fk]

I'm here for the carousel music.

[@PeterWilliams-sy7gp]

Newsflash! Forget Luger. Best steakhouse in the NYC area is Bryant & Cooper in Roslyn. Been a staple for decades. The best hands down. I say you don't judge a steakhouse on its steak.....you judge on its creamed spinach! Not only is there steak the best around, the creamed spinach is ridiculously good. Its injectable good!!

[@jaytracks]

How was it compared to sparks? Im an Italian so my bucket list is to go there

[@jordanna9517]

Where abouts in Italy are you from?

[@jaytracks]

@jordanna9517 my family is from Trento

[@jaytracks]

I'm in northern Minnesota you?

[@NoahEats]

The mic is impressive that it still worked under the shirt! What is the manufacturer and model?

[@shredenvain7]

Grilling can get you a sold consistent crust if you use a very hot charcoal grill. Use the hotest part to get the crust quickly then use a cool side to cook the inside using a meat thermometer and putting a lid on the grill. As a former chef restaurants almost always use gas grills for cookijg their steaks and they cant pull of the crust as well.

[@nolimitk_]

Hey UA, what do you use to record your videos? Your phone? 🤔

[@bpark0906]

He uses his iPhone.

[@nolimitk_]

@@bpark0906 thank you! I was just wondering bc it looks great!

[@thecashman8924]

Great review UA liking your channel a lot $$$$$man

[@stephanwalter1467]

For the soup I think they may used tomato concentrate it gives that taste normally when I use it I deglaze with some wine to offset that taste

[@monkeyballs512]

Make no mistake. That Benjamin soup is a vegetable beef soup, which may not be to Ue’s personal preference, but it’s as good a vegetable beef soup as you’re likely to have

[@andyh4464]

I appreciate that you don’t love every place you go. Too many reviewers seem to just like anything

[@uaeats]

For sure. I take the "influencer" part of the job very seriously. I know many people will eat somewhere just because they saw it on KZbin/TV. I will always share my honest opinion on the food to best inform my audience.

[@thehuntgray]

@@uaeatsthat’s so appreciated. Thank you, UA.

[@elroyvanderley6460]

you can do a drinking game every time UA says "why don't we" 😀

[@kevinluyo1142]

“And whatever I don’t finish I’ll take home” is a double

[@johnmalerba804]

@elroyvanderley6460...I`ve noticed after some comments he doesn`t say it as much...I`m ok with that

[@aaaaaaa1ism]

I’ve never been to that steakhouse, but you appear to be very picky. I think everything looks very good. Without eating anything there I would say give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@brianG81]

I personally had a very good experience at Benjamin. My dry aged ribeye was fantastic with a strong Umami of popcorn and nuts. That luncheon strip looked institutional and if you are going to go here go big and go for dinner and for the normal steaks.

[@Edmontonoilers4life1]

He complained that the mashed potato texture was too whippable? This doesnt make any sense at all and is complete contrived. These mashed potatoes went through a ricer to produce a super creamy texture, akin to a puree, which is is standard at most really high quality restaurants. You cannot be serious to accuse a restaurant of using instant mashed potatoes just because the texture is super creamy and whippable? This is another example of how some of this guy's feedback is completely made up and he has no idea what he's talking about. Similar to his criticism of a cacio e pepe pasta being al dente of texture and not fresh pasta texture - something completely wrong for the type of dish he is eating. I do appreciate a lot of his videos, but some of the critique is out to lunch on a lot of them.

[@m22j-z3e]

18:17 how come you didn't review the cheese burger?

[@mistergrendel32]

That was for Tina.

[@robertkatz5256]

Hi 👋 UA keep up the awesome work . Love your signature closing of the eyes while trying to determine all that’s on your pallet.

[@annehajdu8654]

*palate

[@coolmom1237]

Oreo pie crust is an actual thing.

[@robbiedaniels2164]

Can you review a high end asian style steakhouse ... either korean bbq or yaki niku? Some places: Hiyaki, Yakiniku Futango, Hyun, Yakiniju Toraji-An. I'm sure you'll love this.

[@uaeats]

Cote is on my list!

[@robbiedaniels2164]

Thats super trendy! But I'm sure excellent. Try a place a little more authentic to the style.

[@NoahEats]

I reviewed Cote a couple years ago and the quality was solid. A good mix of quality steak and the fun of the grill in front of you. Definitely go visit.

[@KryCaNe]

But isn’t it better to under season than over? And you have the shakers there? I guess because I’m not a steak connoisseur I wouldn’t understand.

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

Good steak is always seasoned right , adding salt after isn’t the same, top layer only

[@joelm3954]

Seasoning steaks is subjective. Some do it while others allow the customer to season it to their taste. Japanese Wagyu is lightly seasoned but they will serve it with different seasoning i.e. salt, wasabi etc to your liking.

[@jdwilkins2000]

His observation that the steaks needed additional seasoning.is exactly what a top notch restaurant does. Add salt & pepper to your taste. You can always add seasonings, but you can't always remove it if you prefer less.

[@paulduke6319]

You are never satisfied with your food always complaining, you must be a super chef

[@Snowboarder16]

He is honest

[@Sordoi]

Last time i went we got the porterhouse for three. It was cooked medium rare and tasted amazing. Enough steak for 4 people… Love your review UA . Shoutout from melbourne australia

[@ulf373]

WTF?!. A porterhouse is barely enough for one person (me) ;-)

[@87gnxisgod]

So far you’re right on the money Wolfgang is probably best of the best. Keep up the good work.👍🇺🇸

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Another great review, UA! I was supposed to go here last year, but never made it. The tall ceiling reminds me of Del Frisco's (which I love, and you should check out! Right near MOMA) All in all, I'm not a Luger fan, nor am I of the table side hot butter basting. The steak should come out of the kitchen at the ordered temp with a perfect sear. And, you asked about a favorite worldwide? If you find yourself in Paris, certainly visit Robert et Louise.

[@joenovak6393]

As with the Pictures, the Benjamin is a Throw Back from the 70's. And that Porterhouse was about to run away, Thanks for taken one for the team and a Pass.

[@Joseph1NJ]

That's a great lunch deal for $45!

[@JinxPalm2023]

I'd prefer paying a little more for lunch rather than being served a meal made with scraps that were going to be thrown out 😅

[@chrismemphis8062]

A deal? Yuky soup, steamed vegetables and a flavorless shoe leather steak for $45? You can get a better dinner anywhere for that!

[@lance9584]

Just wanted to let you know, that I have been watching your streams. When you went to Delmonico Steakhouse I went there also. In the beginning, it was perfect. Then I noticed that the food had changed. Does not taste good anymore. Maybe it's just me. But, I would like to see what you think.

[@kuanged]

The sides, the soup, and the desert all look like they were bought pre-made from restaurant depot.

[@jordanna9517]

How are high ceilings good for mental health?

[@danielschear556]

According to an academic paper authored by Dr Sigmund Freud at the University of Vienna, tall ceilings are indeed good for mental health.

[@NoahEats]

It's the openess rather than being closed in

[@jamesogden3082]

There is a fine line between soup and stew

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

There’s a Benjamins here in Japan. It’s very good and we’ve had Peter Luger.

[@allanmcpherson9584]

And Petite Sirloin refers to the sirloin tip

[@josephvaldora49]

You took your hat off! Good job!

[@SeeYouDownTheRoad_]

Truthfully, you can't judge a restaurant by their lunch special. It's called "special" for a reason. The way you should have done this review was to have their normal full standard meal and then try the special afterwards to see the difference

[@Hooplamoopla]

Review it yourself

[@SeeYouDownTheRoad_]

@@Hooplamoopla I don't have to. I have been there many times.... Have you eaten there?

[@JinxPalm2023]

''Special'' should be a way to get folks in the door to enjoy the food and not as a means to push off food of a lesser quality. I wish more restaurants would avoid the latter ideology.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

If the lunch special was something not in the regular menu your point would hold more value. Lunch has long been a way to eat at great restaurants at a reduced rate. And often the choices are the same w dinner being more expensive. You don’t become a “starred” joint by lowering standards for lunch.

[@cheesusrice1509]

how can you call that medium?

[@videogamefreak753]

That Porterhouse was Blue Rare but looked good but, the junior Sirloin at the beginning just needed more salt and pepper which UA could've added. I personally bring a pocket Redmonds Sea Salt shaker to steakhouses.

[@petemiller1220]

UA, why didn’t you try the bread or the butter??

[@uaeats]

Ah I did actually! But the video ran long so I cut it to get it down to 22 minutes. Would you have preferred a longer vid but with the bread? As a summary the bread was not great but the butter was very good. Very creamy and smooth

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

​@@uaeats I'd stay longer for a bread review!

[@KeLena_DuGrant]

You never look posh yourself.

[@joelewis8770]

there's a KZbin video featuring this steakhouse's Japan branch. Tokyo, I think. 🤔

[@robertkatz5256]

Ok now that Porterhouse looks really good .

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

UA: I'll take Benjamin's off my go-to list! Thanks!

[@NoahEats]

I'd still go! What's your next adventure?

[@Soldier-cu7hx]

Most of those ritzy steakhouses offer mediocre underwhelming lunch cuts and combo meals, you really gotta go all out and go for dinners, when it comes to lunch at these places I just go with gourmet burger and fries most the time

[@SinDragonSD]

good answer, the new york cut was a very "walmart" cut lol

[@jeffmiller3555]

Thanks for taking off your hat

[@NoahEats]

😂 it's been a long time seeing a sans hat episode

[@bb57365]

When a steakhouse misses on the steak, that's a problem. I have to say these lunch specials have to be the way to go. Tremendous value.

[@Thankingyou1]

When you go to a steakhouse, don't waste your money on sirloin. That's what they use for hamburger. Order a filet mignon, NY Strip or a rib eye. Or even a Tomahawk.

[@Idelia412]

Sirloin steak is generally a tough cut of meat, unlike a Ribeye steak. Usually you get what you pay for

[@jmicro47]

Had a frustrating experience at Benjamin Steakhouse a few months back. We had a reservation for 7 pm on a Thursday, booked weeks in advance. When we got there, it was chaos! There was a huge crowd around the maitre d' and at first I thought it was all walk-ins. Then I realized everyone had reservations. We were told it would be another hour wait even with our reservation. To top it off, when an annoyed customer complained about the wait time, the staff just said 'it's not our fault.' That was the last straw for us, so we left. Honestly, I kind of wish I stayed a little longer just to see the reaction from the crowd. May give it another chance at a less busy time for lunch.

[@justrobin8155]

i love how confidently the waiter told you which dessert he recommends

[@justrobin8155]

​@@alexanderv.8961for sure but at least he had an answer

[@coochee96]

This isn’t Applebees with kids working lol

[@viciousvictortee1298]

Its looks like nailed a medium rare. I actually thought it was gonna be blue given the lack of sear and char. So close. A dollop of gravy on the mash would have been a step up. I def would have gone ceaser sald for lunch. Mad Respect for throwing in the porter house and not making a separate video!

[@URestURust]

Been watching your videos----I would venture to bet that your avg tab at this steak houses is $150+. Can you comment how you go about tipping at these steak houses in NYC?

[@tested123]

the music makes it unwatchable

[@tapking40]

The soup and sides looked awful, as you described. I agree. the mashed potatoes and broccoli looked bland. I agree with the other comments. For $45. in Manhattan it is not going to be fantastic. I am amazed at the superb deal at Gallagher's Steakhouse. I used to eat there often when I lived in NYC. My favorite is the Palm 1 and 2 but now closed. Have you had a look at the 8th Ave and 50th Street locations yet? It is sublime. The Palm has the best of everything in my opinion. Get the Gigi Salad, Steak, or 4lb Lobster and the half and half fried onions and chips and the Cheesecake is from S&S cheesecake bakery in the Bronx. Simply my all-time favorite. I miss it so much!

[@SirenaWF1]

You're making me seriously hungry with all of this.

[@stephanwalter1467]

For the steak it looks like cooked sous vide then sired and that makes it a bit underwhelming in taste but comes out nice and tender that is what I think

[@NoahEats]

It is not, most likely the broiler was not at a higher temp

[@franciscofredericci4081]

UA :) new micro phone to improve your incognito? I could see the blue light ;)

[@nolanohana]

Why is every sidewalk in NYC covered in scaffolding during every foodie review I watch 🤣🤣🙄

[@sonvo4095]

the lunch steak was thinner and probably a lower grade. the dinner porterhouse was thicc and was a perfect med rare inside. great video as always.

[@bryankay2888]

UA - doing a great job growing the Chanel! Try the Ray-Ban META glasses as a way to free up your hands and give us a view of exactly what you see.

[@mistergrendel32]

Channel

[@NoahEats]

The video quality on the Ray Bans is not there and the memory is small

[@mpkid1]

UA you need to go to the Grill - order the pasta a la presse, and the prime rib english cut. I’ve watched your videos having gone through the same tour of nyc steakhouses, and i think the above is the best meal i’ve had in the city

[@mikes.4136]

Very good review. Thank you, UA Eats.

[@uaeats]

You're welcome!

[@jimmyamico4713]

I can understand if you were a chef why you would be so critical but you’re not a chef, so why are you so critical?❤ Anyway, hope you had a nice Easter. Hope everything is well with you; Peace

[@DerrickWhittle-mm7jz]

Lovely and fair review looked it up Benjamin's soup is just there's yes leftovers.

[@pisces3121]

When one has to open their jaws to maximum capacity...maybe the bite is too big. But, I'm the kind of guy that savors a steak for as long as possible. Small bites and thoroughly chewed. I like your videos.

[@ianm2170]

What do you expect for $45 dollars in NYC? As for the mash, they'd have to be crazy to use instant flakes in any way, shape or form...then again maybe they are insane...

[@johnc3886]

It's still a premier NYC steakhouse, so despite the lunch special...one figures it would still be above average, no ?

[@monkeyballs512]

It’s not instant mashed potatoes. It’s just a very basic mashed potato that is not the right choice for a side. It’s a Peter Luger descendent, and you want the German home fries as your potato. You likely also want the creamed spinach, the tomato and onion salad, and the thick bacon if you’re doing an appetizer. The lunch special didn’t offer any of the feature items and was a poor choice.

[@robertkatz5256]

Not for me . Even with a really modest priced lunch special . But as much as I’ve become upset with Peter Lugers Williamsburg and it’s only happened a few times were my steak or lunch burger weren’t consistent . However My Family’s Corporate Account is over 75 years old and 99% of the time we sit at the same table and the same server who’s waited on us for minimum 25 years and Managers and family knows us so I honestly believe they make the extra effort when we’re there .

[@BatmanthePoet]

Check out Reserve Cut in lower Manhattan! It's an upscale kosher steakhouse that is very $$$