The NEXT PETER LUGER? Wolfgang's Steakhouse Review

There are many who believe Peter Luger is the best steak in NYC, or Peter Luger is the best steak in the USA or even Peter Luger is the best steak in the world. However, we went to Peter Luger Steakhouse on this channel and we found Peter Luger overrated. The meat was chewy, lacking in strong meaty flavor, and the price was exorbitantly high. Peter Luger losing its Michelin Star seems to confirm that quality at the once legendary steakhouse in NYC has slipped drastically.
However, do not fret! Wolfgang's Steakhouse is one of the best steakhouses in NYC and Wolfgang's is still serving the original Peter Luger recipes. Founded by Wolfgang Zwiener, the former head waiter at Peter Luger of more than 30 years, Wolfgang's Steakhouse serves steak in the Peter Luger style, uses the Peter Luger meat supplier and its dry aging method, carries many of the Peter Luger menu items, such as the Peter Luger thick cut bacon, the Peter Luger sliced tomatoes and onions, and the Peter Luger german potatoes, and has waitstaff dressed in exactly the same manner as the Peter Luger waitstaff. If you are looking for the original Peter Luger taste, you can still find it at Wolfgang's. The similarities between the two restaurants are striking!
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Restaurant Deets:
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
409 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

[@thebigmoo]

Wolfgang was my waiter at Peter lugers for 15 YEARS! He knows what he's doing, and he's a great guy!

[@uaeats]

Wow cool! It's neat you got to be served by him

[@ScottD44]

Me Too Brother 🙏🏼!!!!!

[@jamesdavis5096]

Yes very cool story. Could you tell He was gonna be a steak superstar

[@ianloeb1672]

Same I also had the honor to be served by him quite a few times

[@Jbreuhan2]

You are fast becoming my favourite food review channel! Keep up the great work!

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@kathymaske8997]

Same here! I've been watching video after video. At first, I thought he really didn't like a dish because of his facial expressions...but nope, it meant, he loved it!!! LOL

[@sizzfizz2722]

I like your honest opinion on our steakhouse. I believe you were a walk in on Friday. I want you to reach out to me tomorrow (Tuesday) at the front desk of Tribeca and ask for Rocky the manager. At anytime in the afternoon. We loved the video and would like to buy you and your friend dinner😁 -Rocky

[@uaeats]

Wow that's very generous of you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts and I may take you up on that offer

[@FrancisYator-kv3sb]

Love your videos. They are honest, unbiased and informative. I also like your pleasant enthusiasm. I stumbled across one of your reviews a couple of weeks ago, and have since watched them all. Looking forward to the next one!

[@uaeats]

Wow thanks! Hearing my videos were binge watched is always the best compliment I can hear!

[@cubs7379]

​@@uaeats I have binge watched your videos too UA after discovering your content! Very likeable personality and great reviews : )

[@disneyfoodie8774]

Your reviews are awesome. You go above and beyond and provide all the details a traveler/tourist will need to go to the destination. Thank you!!! Your videos make planning a trip to NYC a breeze. Adding this spot to my list!! Subscribed!

[@razorkake]

Great food reviews! Keep on doing it💯

[@No85Limits]

I been to Wolfgangs a couple of times... went here for a friends' 40th bday dinner back in march. Two things that I really loved before I get to food - outstanding service and true old school steakhouse vibe. For me those 2 things are pretty much a must (with the exception of del friscos double eagle - it's my wife family go to and i can't say no to steak and great drinks) .... anyways... the food. My friends went crazy with the seafood (I've had a seafood allergy since my mid 20s - life is unfair) - they enjoyed it also got the thick cut bacon (better than peter luger imo) I had the Porterhouse for 2 medium rare... very good, wouldn't say better than Peter Luger, but just about on par with - I actually finished it on my own... was proud lol. Had the Apple Strudel for dessert - outstanding. They also had a great wine selection. Can't go wrong here.

[@garysarnowski3113]

Gallaghers steak house was mentioned in the comments. Never forget, we went to NYC for the Christmas show and I picked out Gallaghers for lunch. The other couples were repulsed by the dry aged raw meat display and the pricing! We sat down and left after the menu prices were looked at. Where did we go instead? TGIF! That was the last time we would go with them to the Christmas show. We went the next year, had a wonderful experience and food. I have a peter Luger charge card, always had a great meal there ten years ago. The first night I would have the steak for two plus all the trimmings, go there Tuesday night and have the chicken. Karl was my waiter of choice and enjoyed it all. Will give Wolfgang's a try next time in the city

[@Aditya-yg1ce]

Awsome video UA, can't wait for your upcoming videos.. Oh I do apologise but I seem to hear repated backgroud hum / chatter at 2:00 ish. You got me subbed man. Best of luck.

[@steven94116]

I really enjoy your videos! I'm a new fan! Keep up the great work!

[@richardsisk1770]

Getting hungry watching your terrific videos! I want to try Wolfgang’s! Thank you. Great honest review.

[@brycoray]

Someone bring Wolfgang to Australia.Love your honesty mate-It shows in your vision and commentary UA.Love your stuff!!

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@MrBluesilverred]

Another great one UA Thanks!

[@uaeats]

Thanks for watching!

[@SteveMusashiFerro]

Love your reviews. keep up the content

[@les5309]

Hi UA. I have seen a few of your food reviews and like them. The one point I'd suggest is, that instead of trying to put butter on the outside of the roil or bread slice, proper etiquette says, break off a small piece and butter that morsel of bread. A small point but I think it would help your tasting, as well. it looks more correct to us viewers. Cheers.

[@uaeats]

The reason I butter the outside is I need one hand to film and the other to butter. Breaking it first is an extra step with two hands and is tricky to film

[@greenangeleyes614]

I love getting info of the different places you go to! Especially the hidden gems! Please check out the many many gems we have here in New Jersey! I would love to hear your opinions on the diverse foods they have here! Keep up the awesome work!😊👍🏼

[@uaeats]

Yes New Jersey is a very underrated state in terms of food. I'll keep covering places here!

[@horseplop9]

Thanks UA Always a Great review. 👍

[@uaeats]

Thanks for watching!

[@NYorkR24]

Loving UA EATS, brings out the good vibes of each places :D

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@robertkensler2156]

I just Love this guy!! Awesome and truthful and honest!!

[@demst046]

Love your videos!!

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@asorianomarquez]

Another great review!

[@tested123]

I was hoping your next review would involve steak. I cant wait!

[@uaeats]

Gotta give the people what they want! Thanks for being early!

[@Mickcotton]

Looks Amazing ✅ Great Review Thank You So Much 😊

[@marcalhanaty4636]

I’ve been to both, Peter Luger is a lot of hype, but Wolfgang’s is the real deal. Probably the best steak I’ve ever had!

[@MultiMiki92]

For sure !!!

[@uaeats]

It's very good!

[@nicholasroshetko6332]

Love your videos UA! Your passion and enthusiasm reminds me of channels like Mark Wiens and Mikey Chen!

[@uaeats]

Thank you! Those are food vlog giants so that's big praise!

[@jamesswanson4470]

You the man UA! Keep the vids coming!

[@uaeats]

Thanks! I will!

[@frankb1]

My favorite thing about these videos is him actually eating the food!

[@stylishbunny6854]

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is one of my favorite restaurant!❤. I usually get porterhouse for two and with mushroom sides. I never use the steak sauce because simply it doesn’t need it. Nice review, UA!

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Very good upfront vlog! I did Peter Lugars 30 years ago & never went back!

[@denitipuric1130]

Love the videos brother

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@typerk]

I love Wokfgangs. I went there a couple years ago on Thanksgiving and it's one of my staples when I visit NYC. The one in Tribeca. Those potatoes are only second to Pappas Bros here in Dallas

[@uaeats]

I'm a fan as well. I'll try Pappaa Bros if I'm ever in Dallas!

[@asorianomarquez]

Your honesty is refreshing to watch. Honesty is seriously underrated! $39 for a salad, fries and small skirt steak is absolutely overpriced!

[@steves2241]

The best steakhouse near me in Peoria Illinois is Alexanders, it has a 12 oz. Ribeye for $39, and that includes the salad bar. I had one the other night and it was amazing, with the salad bar and a soft drink my bill was about $43, with tip it cost me $50. And I only ate half my steak, I took the other half home with me to eat the next day. That is the high end. I know another place that does a really good boneless Ribeye for $25, and that comes with 2 sides. I get it to go sometimes and take it home, it is almost as good as the Ribeye at Alexanders, for $15 cheaper, so that is what I usually get when I want a steak. $39 for a salad is laughable, and my Father would chew me out if I wasted $39 on a salad.

[@classicsciencefictionhorro1665]

Peoria is in the middle of nowhere (no offense meant). In NYC rents are very high as are labor costs etc. So tourists will have sticker shock. @@steves2241

[@woofer987]

at 1:56, is it me or does this sound like a recorded track of the background noise? seems like a loop of the sound, but I love the video, cant wait to try the restaurant!

[@kcho4829]

Grats on 10k I love Wolfgang’s

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@WanderingRoe]

Those steaks always look so dang gorgeous being served with all that sizzling. Not to mention the sauce!

[@uaeats]

Yes the sizzling plate really makes it dinner with a show!

[@Cyberdragonfrenzy]

I wonder if Peter luger has been either changing to a different beef source for price or maybe not doing the dry aging (not sure if they ever were doing that). The extra chewiness is definitely something I notice distinctively when you go down the beef grades, but usually not too noticeable even at choice grade which is what most supermarkets sell anyway so that's quite interesting.

[@rjo8500]

Probably a different beef source. They’re still dry aging 30 days.

[@tommytube268]

Been to Gallagher’s because it’s close to the theater I went to, but I enjoy it immensely. Great drinks, great steak, great rolls and my waiter was awesome. Older, funny guy, with Two hearings aids, but was right on the money without intrusive service. I recommend them also. Wolfgang’s looks absolutely fantastic and it’s not all the way to Brooklyn. Nothing against Brooklyn but if I can save the trip!

[@uaeats]

I love Gallaghers too. It's one of my favorite steakhouses if not my absolute favorite

[@sandrolee915]

I always thought it was Wolfgang Puck steakhouse, lol Didn’t know that it was a former Peter Luger style steakhouse!

[@uaeats]

Yep! Not associated with Wolfgang Puck, common misconception

[@cmason5203]

love your channel

[@RyanCoomer]

GREAT REVIEW MAN!!!!!!

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@MrLilsmileysancho]

Your channel is amazing. I had peter luger and Wolf Gang steaks, and you are spot on Wolf gang steaks are far, far better. I love how you are truly honest. Also, Peter luger is super over-rated. I had it multiple times and not yet surprised me at all.

[@uaeats]

A part of me wants to try Peter Luger again sometime but it seems I'm not the only one who had a bad experience

[@islandrepublic9166]

The challenge with steakhouses is that with the advent of the internet most people like me can make as good or sometimes better steaks thsn most of this RESTO and way way more affordable. My last visit to a well known steak outlet was good but somewhat underwhelming since we spent nearly 250$ for two and the service was very average.

[@uaeats]

Good point! I will argue that great steakhouses will still put out a superior product most of the time due to having access to better meat and kitchen appliances, but you're right that anyone these days can make an excellent steak at home that will be as good at least as most restaurants

[@jeffgam_97]

Hope you get to review Cote KBBQ someday!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

So I've never been, but now I most certainly have to go! Definitely dig the old school vibe, and proper aged beef! One for you to try, which I stumbled upon totally unplanned, but was extremely happy with is Porter House Bar & Grill by Chef Mike Lomonaco in the Time Warner Center. I went during lunch service and it was excellent!

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec! I'll need to give it a try!

[@Trblsum96]

3:05 couldn’t tell if that was a face of deliciousness or disgust 😂

[@uaeats]

Lol I never noticed these faces before I made this channel

[@tony-ce7qp]

you do a great job,very happy video....great!

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@pv3400]

Just amazing! Keep up

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@alebroker7587]

Hey UA good review mate. How would you rate Gallaghers next to Wolfgangs??

[@uaeats]

Good question! They're very hard to compare, just different. Wolfgang's is more buttery. Gallaghers is not covered in butter but is an excellent steak with a different presentation style. I guess I give gallaghers an edge but it's totally personal preference here

[@Nsayles]

Great review! Next Mike Chen! 💯🔥

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@classicsciencefictionhorro1665]

Been watching your videos. Fantastic. Question: are there any higher end steak houses that DON'T lather butter over steaks (because most Americans love butter)? I don't like butter because it coats my tongue and I can't taste the meat.

[@ronmexico1975]

Get a tongue transplant. Could always try Golden Corral or Sizzler.

[@jaychaudhry4039]

Best reviews 👍

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@chuck-jy7mz]

new subscriber here, I love your style, best wishes!

[@jamo3976]

This was my first FANCY steakhouse. Changed my idea of what a steak can be

[@estherlydia5799]

So out there review. Wow. Subscribing

[@kennymckown8603]

I agree bro , I have never put steak sauce on a delicious piece of meat ! Medium rare with a little seasonings and it's fantastic !!

[@imnotchikao6317]

Man you weren’t kidding about the staff and service at both places. 😂

[@Habsburg_jawline]

If you are ever in Dallas or Houston I’d love to see you review Pappas brothers steakhouse

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec!

[@jeffmurphree2937]

I have to admit this, but when I watch your videos and you take a bite of your food , my first reaction is that you don’t like it. It’s because you close your eyes, shake your head and go “augh!!!!!” Is that your signature “I love it” moment? Your videos are, however, very entertaining and informative.

[@stratorunner1]

Thankiuu !

[@boat6float]

Yes! Absolutely! Wolfgang is much better than Luger's.

[@googleuser5949]

which one in NYC do you recommend?

[@ebin9185]

dude you shouldve made this into a series you know like visiting steakhouse around USA

[@uaeats]

I'll compile them into a playlist!

[@tested123]

oops i missed the live chat. nice review

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

Theres one in my city and you’ve tempted me to check it out…

[@uaeats]

I definitely recommend trying it for a splurge meal! Hopefully the one in your city will be of similar quality

[@soldanovht]

Good looking steak UA. and great review

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@djuromilovic8251]

I never been to their NY location, they had another location in Miami which was amazing, best porterhouse steak i ever had, but after covid they never opened again sadly..

[@uaeats]

Sad. At least they have other locations

[@steves2241]

I can get one of the best boneless Ribeye steak dinners I ever had for $25, from a place that is about half a block from where I live in Washington Illinois, it is called Palanzas. It is a 12 oz. boneless Ribeye, it comes with some kind of amazing mushroom sauce, and 2 sides, I usually get a baked potato and a salad, and it also comes with garlic bread that they make in house. I would rather have that than any $65 or higher steak from any so-called fancy steakhouse.

[@TTGamingTrinh]

You should check out hawksmoor steak house!

[@lawrencedraureus2]

Wait til you learn that the branches of Wolfgang Steakhouse in Manila, Philippines charge approximately US$160 per Porterhouse or Ribeye steak.

[@lcaceci43]

UA - you are adorable! Love your videos! Hope to drive down to Gallagher's some day for a good steak!

[@hendogz]

don't concur with your Peter Luger review but I really enjoy your channel! I gotta give Wolfgangs a shot!

[@uaeats]

To each their own of course! Glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@machetedonttweet1343]

You may have me given me a reason to go back to NYC again,

[@rhomai]

great video, would be even better with a glass of wine? smith wollensky in the pipeline?

[@rooseveltjulien743]

I like the NY strip as well, you have a good taste

[@uaeats]

I'm a fan of it!

[@joelashadali]

My favs are the golden steer and the steakhouse at Circus Circus...yes I said it.

[@Ginger30161]

can you review Sizzler?

[@SKF358]

You have a great attitude.

[@genekelly8467]

When are you going to fly to Florence, Italy for one of their famous steaks?

[@richardperegud]

Bro,you're making me hungry and I just ate

[@tetra19]

Like watching your videos, one little bit of criticism would be the music. I think you can do without, or use it here and there. Keep it up!

[@uaeats]

I get this feedback a lot but I've found when I take the music out the video feels much slower paced. Appreciate the feedback though!

[@adellis24]

Would love to see you review SPARKS Steakhouse in NYC. It is a legendary restaurant that very few talk about these days.

[@rjo8500]

Mob hits and all 😂

[@adellis24]

@@rjo8500 Its amazing how that one incident has lingered over the restaurant for nearly 40 years.

[@iec7587]

@@adellis24 It is a pretty famous incident

[@adellis24]

@@iec7587 That's the point though, more people today still know the Gotti story than they do they restaurant seemingly.

[@iec7587]

@@adellis24 I have been there 4-5 times (havent been in 12 years) and it came up each time

[@Kevin_Ho70]

Would u say Wolfgang or Gallagher for best steaks in NYC?

[@roboliver9980]

I’d be put off paying big money at any establishment where the waiting staff slouch around cross armed and look like you’re an inconvenience to them.

[@mlauren629]

Looked delicious

[@flexmasterson4297]

Do a Franklin BBQ vs Snows BBQ. Both won the best BBQ in Texas Magazine.

[@Vic420.69]

Nice video

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@sfguy_2k22]

do u think the steak was cooked in a 1000 degree oven? or infrared oven?

[@uaeats]

Good question! I'm not sure

[@williamjackson9788]

You gotta try Benjamin’s in westchester 🔥

[@Zabestinzawest]

I’m guessing you are NY local? How about some classic New York diners review, maybe breakfast ?😊

[@debbieshaffer5744]

Hey U E need more new videos. Thanks Debbie

[@Childtamer712]

His face when he’s enjoying something haha 😂 doesn’t look like he’s really enjoying it. I know he is, but it’s funny because it seems like he’s disgusted or disappointed

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

> *However, we went to Peter Luger Steakhouse on this channel and we found Peter Luger overrated* IMO purely to say the brand on the whole would be overrated... IMO you'd have to try the Great Neck location if you've not already, since there definitely are many differences in the experience (and the "feel" of the place compared to the Williamsburg location) to make a fair assertion. That said, I really would like to try Wolfgang's some day - it sounds amazing.

[@jeffgordon2199]

Have you tried Benjamin’s steak house?

[@wtfsalommy3250]

I would say visit Les Halles,but its hasnt Bourdain's spot for a long time

[@user-vl2lz9fk9y]

I couldn't afford the salad.

[@lullimuppi]

German Potatoes name in Germany is: Bratkartoffeln

[@deenyc1049]

I like Wolfgang’s. You can get a great steak in a clean high end environment.

[@uaeats]

It's a good spot!

[@TitusTroy2]

how does Wolfgang's compare to Keens and Gallaghers?

[@uaeats]

All three steakhouses are excellent. I think it's just personal preference there. I like Gallaghers the most but that's just me

[@joejeans7913]

sirloin? do the ribeye!

[@dickriggles942]

Go to Emily's in Brooklyn and try their burger.

[@uaeats]

I've been to their sister restaurant Emma Squared and it's amazing!