Peter Luger NYC

[BigAppleBill]

Originally Posted by austinp

Best Pizza is a great slice shop in Brooklyn. Lucali for a whole pie. But the best Pizza town in America is New Haven.

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Pepe’s in New Haven is pretty solid! Love that white clam pie!

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by superdog

Ha. I grew up in Rockland county NY. Exit 6W off the Palisades. 20 minutes out of the GW Bridge.

When I would tell people, they would respond, “oh, you live update”. I suppose it is somewhat. But my father in law is in Plattsburgh. Big difference.

And fwiw, I agree with the New Yorkers here. Some folks just don’t know what they don’t know.

BUT, best food ever is actually in Jersey. Just sayin....

Jersey Try Arthur Ave or if needed some French Establishments

[FHFinster]

Benjamin’s tonight. Wish I had the BLNR, 16570 will do though.





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[austinp]

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Pepe’s in New Haven is pretty solid! Love that white clam pie!

Pepe's rips but I'm in the Sally's camp. That white clam pie is something else.

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[BigAppleBill]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Jersey Try Arthur Ave or if needed some French Establishments

Some pretty awesome classic American Italian places on Arthur Ave. And don’t sleep in Madonia Bakery.

[moneymike83]

I rather go to Morton’s.


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[Exploradori]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

See what I mean, not New Yorkers...

Exploradori, from Bethesda MD? Seriously dude? You know NYC steaks? It’s a scam? You go and they don’t serve you steak? Certain tourists they trap and throw back.

Yes, I know NY steaks, as Tokio sushi, London clubs or Mexican mezcal. New rule: from now on, only natives can comment and do reviews. Especially of NY! Which, come to think of it, impedes you from commenting on swiss watches from now on ;)

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by Exploradori

New rule: from now on, only natives can comment and do reviews. Especially of NY! Which, come to think of it, impedes you from commenting on swiss watches from now on ;)

Fine. Nobody tell Exploradori how handsome his DD looks.



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[FHFinster]

With my new strap!




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[crew]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

With my new strap!


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Hey Finster!
Here’s my thought: Since you don't seem to have a problem getting in there, you and I next fall for a mini GTG at Luger’s.

-nice strap, by the way!

[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by crew

Hey Finster!
Here’s my thought: Since you don't seem to have a problem getting in there, you and I next fall for a mini GTG at Luger’s.

-nice strap, by the way!

Any one can get into the long island lugers without tipping the manager lol.....its mostly long islanders who never wander into nyc. Brooklyn is a different story, and a better steakhouse

[subtona]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Any one can get into the long island lugers without tipping the manager lol.....its mostly long islanders who never wander into nyc. Brooklyn is a different story, and a better steakhouse

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by crew

Hey Finster!
Here’s my thought: Since you don't seem to have a problem getting in there, you and I next fall for a mini GTG at Luger’s.

-nice strap, by the way!

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Any one can get into the long island lugers without tipping the manager lol.....its mostly long islanders who never wander into nyc. Brooklyn is a different story, and a better steakhouse

Man I wish I was a baller that gets seated at the hottest steak houses in town. But truth is....

Great Neck Long Island, I’d say 75% of the time anyone can call for a last minute Saturday night reservation. I live in Queens, that location is super convenient for last minute dinners.

Now go to Great Neck on a Monday at 1:50pm like I just did, and you’ll have a 100% chance of being seated.

Brooklyn is a pain in the butt. I see you’re from NYC, I’m surprised you haven’t been able to get a table with a little planning.

Send me evidence of your NY residency via PM and I’ll share with you the secret handshake needed to get in.






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[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by Cooper33

Have you tried Strip House yet? To be clear, not talking about Lace's

Yes, it’s good steak but I had never desired to return.


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[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

Man I wish I was a baller that gets seated at the hottest steak houses in town. But truth is....

Great Neck Long Island, I’d say 75% of the time anyone can call for a last minute Saturday night reservation. I live in Queens, that location is super convenient for last minute dinners.

Now go to Great Neck on a Monday at 1:50pm like I just did, and you’ll have a 100% chance of being seated.

Brooklyn is a pain in the butt. I see you’re from NYC, I’m surprised you haven’t been able to get a table with a little planning.

Send me evidence of your NY residency via PM and I’ll share with you the secret handshake needed to get in.






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What lol? Read the prior posts by me in this thread lol. I have family involved in every aspect of peter lugers, benjamins, wolfgangs, roccos, empire steakhouses. I dont pay to get in, i dont need to make a reservation, i dont wait on a line.

My advice on not waiting prior was for a tourist to pay the $50 to manager that way they wont wait more than an hour to be seated.

ill tell you about the secret handshake( wait there isnt one)

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

What lol? Read the prior posts by me in this thread lol. I have family involved in every aspect of peter lugers, benjamins, wolfgangs, roccos, empire steakhouses. I dont pay to get in, i dont need to make a reservation, i dont wait on a line.



My advice on not waiting prior was for a tourist to pay the $50 to manager that way they wont wait more than an hour to be seated.



ill tell you about the secret handshake( wait there isnt one)

Oh shoot my bad Big Boy. I was talking to Crew, but clicked your profile inadvertently.

And no there isn’t a secret handshake, I was being sarcastic. I’ve never had a problem getting a reservation and I ain’t nobody.

Greasing the gatekeeper helps, but I’ve never done so and have been seated with a two drink wait. That however was back in probably 2005.






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[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

Oh shoot my bad Big Boy. I was talking to Crew, but clicked your profile inadvertently.

And no there isn’t a secret handshake, I was being sarcastic. I’ve never had a problem getting a reservation and I ain’t nobody.

Greasing the gatekeeper helps, but I’ve never done so and have been seated with a two drink wait. That however was back in probably 2005.






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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

Yes, it’s good steak but I had never desired to return.


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Go hit the Big Texan in Amarillo, TX and see if you can down their 72 ounce steak with all sides in the allotted one hour time limit. Are you a big eater?

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Go hit the Big Texan in Amarillo, TX and see if you can down their 72 ounce steak with all sides in the allotted one hour time limit. Are you a big eater?

Ha naaahhh. I couldn’t down a 72oz steak. Have you done it? That better come w a plaque!


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[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Go hit the Big Texan in Amarillo, TX and see if you can down their 72 ounce steak with all sides in the allotted one hour time limit. Are you a big eater?

Been there, enjoyed the small filet.

I asked my waiter how big the contest steak was compared to my 12 oz filet. He said "your steak was 9oz, to win you have to eat a steak the size of your placemat and 4" thick, plus the baked beans & cornbread." The smallest contestant taking up the challenge won while I was there.

The best part was the limo ride to & from the hotel in a white extended Caddy with longhorns adorning the grill.
dP

[soundserious]

Is there one in Vegas? Seems logical...

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

Ha naaahhh. I couldn’t down a 72oz steak. Have you done it? That better come w a plaque!


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No but the wife and I were there many years ago. Saw two strippers being filmed trying the challenge. Not only have to eat a 72 ounce steak, but also shrimp cocktail, salad, baked potato and roll. Insane. If you eat it all in an hour then the meal is free and your name goes on their wall and on their website. As they say everything is bigger in Texas!

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

No but the wife and I were there many years ago. Saw two strippers being filmed trying the challenge. Not only have to eat a 72 ounce steak, but also shrimp cocktail, salad, baked potato and roll. Insane. If you eat it all in an hour then the meal is free and your name goes on their wall and on their website. As they say everything is bigger in Texas!

Ha! That must have been an incredible scene!




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[TheDude]

Just as a frame of reference, this behemoth is only 40.32 oz and that includes bone!!




I didn’t read every post here - did anyone say if the 72oz is bone in or sans bone?


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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Just as a frame of reference, this behemoth is only 40.32 oz and that includes bone!!




I didn’t read every post here - did anyone say if the 72oz is bone in or sans bone?


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Go to The Big Texan website! You will see the steak. 4.5 pounds. I believe it is boneless. Don't quote me though. That is a ton of calories.

[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Just as a frame of reference, this behemoth is only 40.32 oz and that includes bone!!




I didn’t read every post here - did anyone say if the 72oz is bone in or sans bone?


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Whatcha doin on the south shore of LI? Family there?


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[crew]

UPDATE: It finally happened! I have a confirmed reservation at the Brooklyn Peter Luger.
I started this thread back in 2019 after many years being unable to get a dinner-hour reservation on our annual trip to NYC for a long weekend of sightseeing, shopping and dining. That is, we did this until Covid stopped us. We had no plans to go this year because of time constraints, however when Ian hit SW Florida we were forced to cancel our visit to Naples. My partner, Nancy, saw that the Phantom of the Opera announced that they were shutting down in the near future. We decided to get tickets as it’s one of our favorite musicals. I then started looking for dinner reservations and immediately hit the Luger website. We will be dining mid-week (which probably helped vs a weekend night) and I’m looking forward to scratching this off my bucket list.
I did find something a little ironic in making this reservation. Our confirmation made note that Peter Luger only accepts cash and their in-house CC. However, they require you to confirm your reservation with a CC # that will be charged a no-show fee if you fail to cancel without enough notice. Whatever.
I’ll report back in late November if the Luger wait was worth it and if the steak lives up to the hype.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by FHFinster

Ha naaahhh. I couldn’t down a 72oz steak. Have you done it? That better come w a plaque!

Don't you worry. It comes with plenty of plaque!

[m j b]

Originally Posted by crew

Our confirmation made note that Peter Luger only accepts cash and their in-house CC. However, they require you to confirm your reservation with a CC # that will be charged a no-show fee if you fail to cancel without enough notice. Whatever.

OK, so you're going to charge me approximately $100 per person for dinner, plus tip, and you need to squeeze out another $2 in profit by avoiding credit cards?

That kind of arrogance just ... ... I don't know if I'm more amused than annoyed.

Really, these kinds of places are designed and (it seems) largely attended by sales folks on an expense account, or tourists.

We (the wifey and I) went to a similar place at a resort-type town (too embarrassed to list the name) in July, for our anniversary, also coincidentally as part of a conference, so I expensed it. My boss called me later:

"Who else did you take to dinner?"

"Just me and the wife."

"For $240?"

"Yes"

"I hope it was good."

LOL.

One of my sides was asparagus. They were nice asparagus, well prepared, with a little sauce dribbled on, very fresh, and if I recall correctly, there were 6 stalks, for $18. That's $3 per stalk. It cracks me up. They could have been a bit warmer though...

[yoast]

Luger lost their star not too long ago:

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/michelin...uger-1.1829235