Peter Luger; a Brooklyn Landmark

Peter Luger. The name alone invokes  images of an steak house era long gone; where the main attraction was the good almighty Beef.

During my college years, as a Hospitality student Peter Luger was talked about as the hero of the perfect piece of steak. Many of my then classmates would make a trip to the restaurant located under the Williamsburg Bridge, but for some strange reason I was always unavailable and until a few days ago
I was amazed how I had yet to make my way there, but as the saying goes: "better late than never"

Anyhow here are my thought about the legend;

• It is as old school as it can be. There is only waiters; (as in male) not waitresses. However I think they are very friendly, detailed, and quick when recommending menu classics to newbies and taking orders.
• The only card accepted is their own Peter Luger Credit Card, so make sure you bring cash, or you will have to run to the ATM and pay a $5.50 fee withdrawal.
• We came on a Monday; and every table was packed to the brims. There were wall street types in fancy suits as well as tourist with  the New York Travels" vacations book type of look. SO don't feel that you have to be super dressed up if you don't want to.
•  Prices are not what I expected. I mean I  thought we would have to shell out a large amount; specially after the amount of food / drinks ordered; however our share (hubby & I) was under $200.00 which included tips.
• Menu is old school, very old school. You find nothing modern, and I am glad we didn't. German fried Potatoes, Thick slabs of crispy bacon, & creamed Spinach were our selected sides, and I can have them again and again.
• Steaks, were not what I expected; and for that  I am happy. They pride themselves on serving the best steak, not the best seasoned steak. You see, at Lugers you get to taste the meat itself, not its components. The meat was tender, juicy and utterly delicious.
• Make sure you make space for their Sunday Ice Cream. It is to die!!!

Yes; there are people who have tried Peter Luger and came out disappointed ( too expensive, not great service, mediocre sides, etc). But I truly believe they came expecting a STK or Quality Meats kind of service when in reality I say: "Why fix it when it ain't broken?" what Luger offers has nothing to do with the service or sides but just with its Great steaks. And if you came to eat meat, then Luger is the place for you.

So, bring your empty stomach, and prepare to eat some great beef. And remember, bring cash!

Until next time!