Peter Luger Steak House

Steakhouses & grills ·Brooklyn ·$$$$ ·Open now

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Peter Luger Steak House is a steakhouse at 178 Broadway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, near the Brooklyn entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge.

Menu & prices

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Why go

  • USDA Prime beef is dry-aged on site.

Opening hours

Today11:45 – 21:15Show all
Monday11:45 – 21:15
Tuesday11:45 – 21:15
Wednesday11:45 – 21:15
Thursday11:45 – 21:15
Friday11:45 – 21:15
Saturday11:45 – 21:15
Sunday11:45 – 21:15

Good to know

LunchDinnerLate NightFree WifiFull BarGift Cards AvailableHighchairs AvailableNon-smoking restaurantsPrivate DiningReservationsServes Alcohol

Dishes to try

  • Porterhouse steak, sized for two to four people.
  • Hamburgers, available only at lunch.

Booking a table

  • Reservations are available. Private dining is offered.
  • National credit cards are not accepted; debit cards are accepted.

Atmosphere

  • The Brooklyn dining rooms have exposed wooden beams, oak wainscoting, brass chandeliers and beer-hall tables.
  • The Brooklyn location has a long wooden bar.

Good for

  • Families Highchairs are available.

Shorts

History

German-born Peter Luger owned the restaurant, and his nephew Carl was its chef. Sol Forman and Seymour Sloyer owned a metal giftware factory across the street.

  1. 1887It opened as Carl Luger's Café, Billiards and Bowling Alley at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge.
  2. 1941After Peter Luger died, his son Frederick took over the restaurant.
  3. 1950Frederick closed the restaurant and put it up for auction. Sol Forman and Seymour Sloyer bought it.
  4. 1968Craig Claiborne gave the steakhouse a four-star review in The New York Times.
  5. July 2009Governor David Paterson had Richard Ravitch sworn in as Lieutenant Governor during dinner there.

How to get there

  • TrainTake the J, M or Z subway to Marcy Ave.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Sources: Peter Luger Steak House - Wikipedia · Brooklyn/Williamsburg - Wikivoyage (eat) · Peter Luger Steak House · Gift Shop – Peter Luger Steak House · Menus – Peter Luger Steak House · checked 27 Sep 2026

Where
178 Broadway, NY, Brooklyn

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Questions and answers

What payment does Peter Luger Steak House accept?

It does not accept national credit cards. Debit cards are accepted.

Where is Peter Luger Steak House?

It is at 178 Broadway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, near the Brooklyn entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge.

Does Peter Luger Steak House take reservations?

Yes. Reservations are available.

Does Peter Luger Steak House have parking?

Street parking is available.

Does Peter Luger Steak House have highchairs?

Yes, highchairs are available.

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