Is Peter Luger worth it?

Skip itLives up to the hype · −6Old-school Williamsburg steakhouse, open since 1887, known for dry-aged porterhouse for two or more

Usually not worth it. 4.4 on 16,277 Google reviews and diners still praise the steak, but the NYT zero-star review and lost Michelin star show it's no longer the consensus best.

Hype45How famous and hyped it is

Reality39Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in

The gap−6Lives up to the hypeHow we score

4.4 ★ Google · 16,277 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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The porterhouse still wins over most Google reviewers, but critics say other NYC steakhouses now do it better.

Why Reality is 39

Lives up to its fame3/54.4 on 16,277 Google reviews and diners still praise the steak, but the NYT zero-star review and lost Michelin star show it's no longer the consensus best.

Value for money2/5$100+ per head with no credit cards; Chowhound calls prices exorbitant for the quality.

Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The 1887 room and porterhouse ritual are distinctive, but Manhattan has many top steakhouses.

Easy to do2/5Dinner needs a reservation, it's a subway trip to Williamsburg and payment rules trip up visitors.

What people loved

Dry-aged porterhouse, crusty outside and tender inside, is still widely praised by Google reviewersThick-cut bacon and the lunch burger are cult favoritesPortions are generous: steak for three can feed moreOld-school beer-hall dining room with 1887 history

What wore them down

NYT critic Pete Wells gave it zero stars in 2019, citing rude service, waits and inconsistent foodHas lost its Michelin star; Chowhound (Oct 2025) says it trades on nostalgiaNo credit cards — cash, US debit or house card onlyExpensive ($100+ per person) and sides like fries and Caesar salad draw criticismOut of the way in Williamsburg; service can be gruff

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Reservation required. Book ahead for dinner via the official site; early lunch walk-ins can work.

PaymentNo credit cards in Brooklyn: cash, US debit cards, US checks with ID, or the Peter Luger CardSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

CostExpect $100 or more per person for dinnerSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

ReservationReservations taken via the official site; walk-ins possible at lunch if you arrive earlySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

LunchLunch burger with fries is a cheaper way in; lines form by about 1 p.m.Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026

HoursDaily 11:45 a.m.–9:30 p.m. (Google)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Time neededAbout 1.5–2 hoursSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Getting thereWilliamsburg, by the Williamsburg Bridge; J/M/Z to Marcy Ave, a few minutes' walk; ~35 min by subway from Times SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Opening hours (Google)