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Like everybody else before this review, stopping at Peter
Like everybody else before this review, stopping at Peter Luger is a rite of passage. It is one of the oldest steakhouses in New York City, one of the most well known in the world. It is also not one of the cheapest, which is why it bothers most people to find out that they do not take credit cards, it is a cash or debit card only establishment. Be ready to take out wads of cash when you come here, because you will need it.I came here with a friend, his girlfriend, and a friend of hers as a belated birthday dinner, as it took two months to get a reservation for a Saturday night, but it paid off (no pun intended). We may have eaten too much, perhaps paid too much, but nobody left upset. If you live in New York City, you have to eat here at least once. This is going to be one of those reviews where I break down everything we ordered, with a star rating, except because this is a Michelin award winning restaurant, I will honor that aspect by using actual stars, instead of just saying how many stars each receive. Grab something to sit and eat, this is going to be a while.AppetizersBread: Free of charge, most of the bread here is onion-based and is hearty. It comes with refrigerated butter, but you can do without it. While tempting to eat the entire basket, do not do this. You will need your energy for later to eat the main attraction, the steak. ***Sizzling Bacon: Scrumptious, delicious, fatty, wide, and flavorful. To maximize the full experience, cut the whole strip, then get some of their famous steak sauce, and dip the bacon in it. Bigger parties should order two per person, but one is just enough if you want to take the edge off without feeling deprived of meat. ****Caesar Salad: A typical Caesar Salad, but it is not too dry, not too wet. It is pretty small, so this is really good if you have a small party, but avoid for the bigger ones. The croutons are pretty sparse, but that is a small criticism. For a true boss move, order the Sizzling Bacon, cut it up, and put some pieces of it into the salad for a life altering green eating experience. Put some steak sauce on the side to add some insanity to your fork. ***Steamed Broccoli: Four gigantic stalks of this vegetable talk up a good game, and back it up with supreme taste. Divide and conquer these with joy, and use the steak sauce to jack up the flavor some more. It is there for a reason; you will go through it quickly. Speaking of quick, it does dry out quite fast, so make sure you eat this at the restaurant and avoid bringing these home. It worked for us, but we had to take this out. ***German Potatoes: This is pretty epic. They have excellent garlic flavor, not overwhelming at all. They do down pretty easily, and your stomach will thank you for giving it something to offset some of the flavor that is to come. The portion size is perfect for all parties, so as long as somebody is not obsessed. ****Onion Rings: I am not a fan of these, but two people in my party are. The plate of these is massive, but they are fried to perfection. I took a small bite just to try one, and I was impressed. A dip of the sauce, combined with the excellent fry, is a dangerous combination, enough to put a scare into Outback's Bloomin' Onion. ****EntreesNow, your feature presentation. This is where I have to make it pretty compact. We ordered two steaks for two, one medium well and another medium rare. The steaks come out sizzling and the server does an amazing job plating it up. Presentation is key here, because we eat with our eyes. This star of the show, steals it and more. The steaks are cooked close to as perfect as you can get for how you would want a steak. The crust is beautiful in taste and appearance. All of it goes down with barely any chewing, especially the filet portion. The servers do an excellent job explaining each portion of the steak, which portion is the filet, the porter, and the short loin; you can really taste all of it. After a while, when the meat sweats kick in, take a small break and snack on some of your appetizers or just give yourself a moment before diving back in. We finished both these steaks almost effortlessly. All of us were pleased with the result of these. Upon completion, our server asked is if we wanted to take the T-bones home for our pets, which we all declined, but it is a nice touch that he asked us. ****We did not get dessert. Sorry, folks. You do get free Peter Luger chocolate coins, which more or less are glorified Chanukah gelt. I ate one, and kept one for later as a souvenir.ConclusionThis was a great experience. I am happy to have eaten here, and so were my fellow guests. Now I have to come back here for lunch, if only to try one more thing, the Luger-Burger. But that, is for another review.
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I have to be in the mood for Red meat to eat steak.
But Peter Lugers will get you in the mood for steak real quick. Went for a birthday Lunch and was more than pleased. The steak came out to PERFECTION YOU HEAR ME !!!! P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N. Bring your appetite because your eyes can easily get bigger than your stomach. But one bite and you will be trying to stuff your self. Drinks were poured with a very heavy hand, which I greatly appreciated
And this observation has been made by several others in their Yelp reviews as well.I'm an Asian woman who lives in NYC, and I came here to have a dinner with my family who was visiting me from Korea.The waiter who was first assigned to us, Michael, threw the menu at us, and asked another waiter to take charge of us. He was friendly in his interaction with other guests who were white.When I brought this up to the manager - middle aged, white man with glasses - he was disrespectful did not apologize until I asked for it, and just told me that he is short that the said waiter did not mean it and would speak to the waiter. The latter came up to the table reluctantly, and apologized.It is a shame that a restaurant like Peter Luger employs bigoted individuals, especially if one considers that large part of the money they earn comes from the tourists who may not have the linguistic or cultural backgrounds to address discrimination they experience, and whom the staffs assume are in NYC for only a short time.
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Really don't see the hype.
Came here for lunch and the staff were all pretty rude and seemed fed up with all the guests. The steaks weren't anything to rave about and luckily I ordered the burger which was a lot better. The sides were all pretty bad. Onion rings were greasy, the creamed spinach didn't taste like anything. The home fries were soggy. The fries however weren't bad and would recommend them over everything else. I get this is an "institution" and has been around forever, but doesn't mean things can't change. Also the decor is old school and to me just doesn't look good
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Great steak, not that great side dish options, decent
Great steak, not that great side dish options, decent service but not the absolute best. Came for a birthday, but don't expect them to do anything - the most they'll do is add a candle to any dessert you order. Spinach side dish also quite good. Baked potato is as you'd expect. If you really care about meat then you'd enjoy but if you're somewhat meh about steak then it's a good experience but a lot of food.
The steak is great. Looks beautiful, It’s expensive but you get what you pay for. Those potatoes that they alway talk about are to me not worth it. So is the spinach. The bacon is great. The desert is really good. It’s worth going to. The service is good. The picture is a steak for three.
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What can you say about Peter Lugers.
Best in New York They have been around forever and are so legendary. Had the bacon as the appetizer, ordered the steak for two and the spinach and the german potatoes. Had strudel chocolate mousse and cheesecake for desserts!! Fabulous birthday celebration.
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Nice meet but place can be better
We had a nice stay.
Place is expensive and popular so. Make sure you book.
Our steak was very good but the side dish spinach was not to our liking and we didn’t have to pay for it.
All portions are way to big
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Came here because I am on a mission to try the best steak
Came here because I am on a mission to try the best steak houses in NYC. I got in the area early even tho google said they don't open until 12:45. So I was surprised to see them open at noon!Ordered the single steak for one and the sliced tomato and onion. Along with a Bees Knees drink and a Rolls Royce. The food was great!! The steak was cooked very nicely and with the tomato and onion it really was a nice meal. I would totally come back here again!
Steak was fatty and It was not cooked as ordered. Spinach was odd tasting. Onion rings bland and chalky tasting. Overall felt like I ate a very greasy meal and did not feel well. Onion and tomato was good. Blue cheese wedge salad was too cheesy. Shrimp cocktail sauce seemed to be the steak sauce with horseradish added. Desert sundae was very good with homemade whipped cream. Wait staff was excellent.
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Classic steakhouse, good environment and order is cooked to
Classic steakhouse, good environment and order is cooked to perfection. I ordered the porterhouse and it was delectable. I drop by here every time I fly out to NYC and am never disappointed. I recommend this place highly.
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My family and I had an incredible evening at Peter Luger.
We flew in for vacation fromFort Lauderdale, and we were really looking forward to our first dining experience as this legendary institution.The food was beyond exceptional. We got the bacon, tomato and onion salad, steak for three with the spinach and German potatoes, and finally the apple strudel with a mountain of whipped cream. The hype is real. Best steak I ever had, period.Our server, Stefan, was incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and charismatic. As soon as he learned it was our first time, he proceeded to explain the menu, told us about the history of the place, how people dine, a style of eating that's remained a classic over generations. He basically ordered for us.He was also very funny; we had quite a few laughs. My favorite part was him saying that it would take about ten to fifteen years for the other waiters to even notice him around, given he's new.Between the scrumptious food and bomb service, this was beyond epic. Stefan rocks!Thank you, Peter Luger.
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This experience is everything you dream about! We went
This experience is everything you dream about! We went there to celebrate my son's 18th birthday and it was a complete success. We arrived over 1/2 an hour early and they were ready to seat us. We started with the thick cut bacon, a Caesar salad, and the wedge. All were great sized portions and absolutely delicious! The dressing on the Caesar was especially creamy. We next had the steak for 3 cooked medium rare. It is served sizzling and was melt in your mouth delicious. We also shared the French fried potatoes. They were fresh, hot, and perfectly salted. We finished up with key lime pie and Apple strudel. They were served with schlag which was the perfect accompaniment. Both our son and daughter agreed it was the best meal they had ever eaten! We look forward to visiting again!
The steak is perhaps quite not as on point as in years past, but a true New York and American experience nonetheless. My favorite thing to do is actually hit Luger for lunch and get their burger, which is made from the trimmings of the porterhouse and may be the best steakhouse burger in the country. Add cheese and a side of fries or german potatoes. Welcome to Luger euphoria for less than $40.
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Celebrated my birthday here.
I won't say this is the best steak I've ever eaten, cause it's not, but overall good experience. I just wish the tables are not so close to each other.
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We ordered the steak for 2 and the thick cut bacon to share
We ordered the steak for 2 and the thick cut bacon to share among the three of us ourselves. We left quite full, but honestly, I wasn't too impressed by the food. We ordered the steak medium rare, but it came out to be more of a rare steak instead. Maybe I should've specified more or that might just be what they consider a medium rare steak. Overall, the steak was not anything special. I will say that the service was great. Our waiter was very friendly and playful (lol for lack of a better word). We never had to wait too long if we asked for something, and we were seated within 5-10 minutes of our reservation time. Due to its popularity, I think this is a place you should try just to say you've experienced it, but for the price of the steak, I would not return.
Enough said. Best steak in the world. The porterhouse is an American institution. The burger is the best in the world. The bacon and fries are unmatched. Add this to the list of things to do before you die.
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Still Awesome! Haven't been in a few years due to, well you
Still Awesome! Haven't been in a few years due to, well you know. Was there recently for a birthday and they still make one of the best steaks in the city! GREAT PLACE!
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Overall 5/5: Guys, make your reservations early! This place
Overall 5/5: Guys, make your reservations early! This place was packed, but totally worth the wait. My cousin booked reservations and month in advance to celebrate his birthday. I can honestly say i've never had such a non regrettable food coma. So worth being stuffed! This place is a must-try classic steakhouse. They only accept debit and cash and it doesn't stray far from traditional steakhouses. Drinks 5/5: I had the tequila sunset which was yummy. My friends got old fashioned cocktails which of course you can't go wrong with. Food 5/5: We definitely went in on the food!! We were a group of 4 and couldn't resist ordering as much as we did. We started with 4 thick cut bacon which i'm drooling thinking about. Not sure how they prepare their bacon, but i would probably have just those for the rest of my life if i could. Later we had two steaks for two, one cooked rare and the other medium. Melt in your mouth for sure. Sides we had creamed spinach and potatoes. Amazing! We circled back to the bacon and ordered 4 more slices. To complement everything, we had a bunch of the Peter Lugers Steak Sauce. Everything was great on its own, but the steak sauce just made everything 110% delicious. Although we were stuffed, we couldn't say no to dessert. We got the apple strudel, and their holy cow hot fudge sundae with extra schlag on the side!! The apple strudel was crispy and flavored delicious. The sundae was also yummy. Service 5/5: Our server Cristian was great, he was very patient with us and gave great recommendations. He was super elegant and had great steps of service. Thank you Cristhian for making our experience here amazing!! Vibe 5/5: Very loud and fast paced. I loved the feel inside, it was great. Very homey and clean. I felt like i was invited into someone's home and i was a guest being spoiled. They had branding down to the little chocolate coins at the end. Awesome experience. Thank you, Peter Lugers!!
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My absolute favorite steakhouse.
FOODWe ordered: creamed spinach (MUST order, somehow they make it without butter and it's still amazing), onion rings (fine), German potatoes (try!!), bacon, and iceberg lettuce salad. The salad was my favorite app! It comes with a ton of the thick bacon, so no need to order it separately. We were already really full before the steak. The insides of the steak are what they cook your order to, so if you ask for medium, the inner pieces will be medium and the outside will be medium well. VIBESBusy, busy, German, very old school. There's a bar downstairs that you can have a drink at while waiting for your table. Upstairs is nicer and more quiet, so try to get a table there if you can. SERVICEWe made a reservation for 6:15 and ended up getting seated at 7:00, which was annoying, but somewhat understandable given the mad rush of people all night. The waiters were incredibly professional, though, and were great at making recommendations. Keep in mind that this place is cash or debit card only. DRINKSWe had three bottles of The Griffin, since they were out of their signature house cab (apparently will be back in stock in September.) Our waiter recommended it as the most similar bottle to their wine, and it was great!
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Food and staff are fantastic! Had steak for one and baked
Food and staff are fantastic! Had steak for one and baked potato. Quick walk from subway. Next time I'll try the steak for two!
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Peter Luger Steak House
The decor is oak tables and chairs, Covid 19 protocol, excellent staff, customers at least 90% locals, male 70 maybe 80%, age North of 65 hair color badly dyed black; females age 50, all blondes. Menu steak, most ordered Porterhouse. 30 yrs. in a row best steak house in NY.
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Way better than expected! I had some concerns about going
Way better than expected! I had some concerns about going here after reading other reviews. I'm pleased to report that it's worth the hype! We had a reservation for lunch, and we were immediately seated once we arrived. While I wouldn't say our server was friendly, he got the job done and was attentive. We had the bacon, lamb, and steak. They were all fantastic and cooked to perfection. Typing this review is making me hungry. A surprising and welcomed twist were the out-of-this-world desserts. Treat yourself and get dessert too. I promise, you won't be disappointed.
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I think their steaks are very overrated and overhyped,
I think their steaks are very overrated and overhyped, however I would argue they probably have one of the best if not the best Burger in NYC. Love lunching here on Sunday with my family and escape the city
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Best steakhouse ever! We had reservations for Saturday at
Best steakhouse ever! We had reservations for Saturday at 2pm. We arrived a little early and were seating within a few minutes. It's funny how the waiter tried to be really "gruff" with us at the beginning but by the end of the meal he fell out of character! Haha! The bread is delicious and the onion bread was awesome. It was full of onion in the middle. We ordered the creamed spinach, onion rings, German fried potatoes, steak for two medium and apple strudel for dessert. The creamed spinach was amazing and I completely understand the hype. It's not stringy or watery and has the perfect flavor IMO. The onion rings are perfectly crunchy and battered and went well with ketchup and the signature Peter Luger steak sauce. The sauce itself was on another level- bbq sauce plus horseradish and bursting with flavor that complimented not only the steak but the sides too. The German fried potatoes are like home fries but better! The steak was cooked well maybe slightly under but we were able to use the residual heat from the plate to cook those underdone areas a little more. It is slanted on the table so you can scoop up as much butter and meat juice as you want. Our sweet waiter split our apple strudel and it came with a HUGE bowl of whipped cream. Apple strudel was cinnamon and sugary delicious. It was too much food for the two of us so we have dinner! Will definitely be back next time we're in NYC! Can't wait for the Vegas location to open!
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After almost a year since the last time i had this
After almost a year since the last time i had this experience i could say i am disappointed!We gather here last night when my cousin came all the way from Virginia to visit and i decide to bring my friends too here. The food is not as well done as we ordered or expected, the blood was all over the steak and it was not dry or tasty at all!! We celebrated my friend's birthday as well and the staff were so kind about it;) Better work more on the kitchen staff though!!
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Prior to 2020, I have been taking my family to this fine
Prior to 2020, I have been taking my family to this fine establishment at least 3-4 times a year and unfortunately, had to take a 2 year break, so high expectations for the much anticipated return. Final verdict...a little indifferent about the return. I ordered the burger as an appetizer, along with bacon and a Caesar salad, followed by steak for three. Sides were French fries and cream of spinach. The bacon was a little too charred but the burger was delicious. The steak was fantastic but cream of spinach lacked a little flavor. The desserts are underrated, loved the cheesecake and holy cow but the mango sorbet was a pleasant surprise. The waiter who waited on my family and I was great and more than earned the 20+% tip. I will absolutely go there again but perhaps tempered my expectations...just a little.
Steaks were charred and not as tender as other prime places. Creamed spinach was very good; german potatoes, not so much. However, service was outstanding. Liked steaks at Wolfgang's on Park much better. Still, this is a must go once in a lifetime place.
Outstanding food and service.
From start to finish we were attended to brilliantly, our waiter gave a good run down on the best things to order.
Everything was cooked beautifully. We had steak and lamb chops, both were divine. Sides were ginormous and we definitely ordered too many. I couldn't finish it all and that rarely happens. My favourite was the onion rings, followed by the German fried potatoes.
This place isn't cheap but it is special. It books up quickly so get a reservation in early.
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I mean it is Peter Lugers! Although I don't eat red meat
I mean it is Peter Lugers! Although I don't eat red meat anymore this is a family favorite and a classic spot to go to for special occasions. Traditional and traditions.
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Hello, Peter Luger! The hubby and I made reservations
Hello, Peter Luger! The hubby and I made reservations for a Saturday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. That's exactly what Peter Luger is; a legendary establishment that you have to try at least once. Everything about it is just neat. The dark wood, the old world ambiance, the hardwood floors, the waiters in their bow ties, aged plates and superb service. We started with a single slice of thick bacon which was hunky, seared crisp but still juicy and tender. Then came the steak for one which came sizzling, cut for us then served with German potatoes and onion rings. We weren't planning on ordering dessert but were told the apple strudel was top notch. The apple strudel was AMAZING! It was hot, sweet, filled with so many spices and nice layers of puff pastry and served with a giant bowl of thick schlag, which is their thick whipped cream and so delicious. Our favorite was the house steak sauce, bacon and apple strudel. I loved the experience and the company I dined with. BTW- it's cash or debit only and reservations are highly recommended.
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Went to the Great Neck restaurant w/o a reservation.
Best steak ever and the service was on point.
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Delicious from the shrimp cocktail to the thick cut bacon
Delicious from the shrimp cocktail to the thick cut bacon also the Rib eye steak was delicious the lamb chops very well cooked. Definitely going back
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Perfect steak in historic scene
This restaurant is highly recommended for its steaks and that is what you get; perfect grilled and seasoned steak. The ambiance did not change since 1887; a German beer hall with hell lightning, noisy heating, fast service to flip tables quickly and every complaint is answered by the waiter Bobby with “I am on your site”. What changed big time is the pricing, 273 USD including tip for a steak for two with two sites, 2 glasses of wine and sorbet for dessert in 75 minutes…
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This is still and always will be one of the best steaks in
This is still and always will be one of the best steaks in New York City. Say what you will about the attitude and the service (all of which I find to be less offensive than some ny times critics), the burger at lunch is probably top 3 in NYC as well... ask for the onion and a side slice of bacon...
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Steak and lamb were good, but the bread was cold and the
Steak and lamb were good, but the bread was cold and the ambiance could use some improvement. Too bright and too tight in spacing. You feel like you are eating dinner with people across from you at a different table. Also, it was a little off-putting when the waiter used his fingers to pick crumbs off the table and wipe sauce off.Don't forget to bring cash.
Those steaks were amazing and the sides too. Drinks are done well to. Will comeback.
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Expensive sides but great steak.
Probably the best steak I've had in my life.
Wonderful!!
We had a quick trip to NY and Peter Luger's was our main event.
It was a wonderful meal.
I still believe that this is the best steak in America.
We enjoyed our times at Luger's more than the French Laundry which was also wonderful.
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A bucket list item checked off
So Peter Luger was a bucket list item. My husband is a steak snob. Our expectations were high! The steak was delicious! The German fried potatoes and creamed spinach were to die for!
The bartender and manager were so friendly. Not just “customer service friendly”, they were genuinely personable. Our server, sadly, was quite the opposite. He had zero personality and our meal felt rushed. We couldn’t decide if it was the schtick or our misfortune. Either way it was less than desirable.
Spent $250 and felt like I was eating at a diner.
We tried it, it was good, and thank you to the bar staff and manager.
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Why do I bother reviewing icons?
I do reviews for two reasons: 1. To brief my fellow travelers on the good, the bad, and the ugly at the hospitality services we have used. 2. To thank vendors for good service, and to alert them to issues they may be overlooking.
So why review an icon? You are going regardless of what I say, and the management could care less what this rube thinks.
But if you are at all on the fence, they have a Michelin Star.
My second pitch is that during the year 2020, we found a purvey who sold us prime, dry aged Porterhouses. I learned to cook them sous vide, and sear them with a torch. I did not believe that a steakhouse could top me. But Peter Lugar did
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Best steakhouse in America.
We go to steakhouses visited all the best in NYC fir last 11 years Peter Lugar’s is the best. We had steak fir 1, steak for 3, lamb chops and salmon all were excellent.
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Overrated / not worthy!
Overrated with an attitude.
First of all, you don’t discriminate your clients by the time they walk in to “locals” and “tourists”. Tourists should seat upstairs or in the right dinning area and locals in the left. Especially, when they have written in their requests that they are pregnant and need to be seated in a comfortable table, you don’t ask them to seat upstairs where they will need to use the stairs to get to their table.
Second, food was way too average. Your Michelin star is not on how good you are on cooking the simple medium rare steak, but on how great you can be by excelling a well done steak. Here I was eating a tasteless burnt meat and all I could taste was coal.
Not to mention that it was too far to be worth the “trip”.
We had a rare-medium steak which was absolutely succulent, juicy and tasty. The burgers were also amazing. Nice interior restaurant and good service.
By far the best porterhouse steak in town. Couple this with the rustic and relaxed ambience and you have a fun dining experience. The service is always fantastic and this year our waiter was Damien. He was terrific and cannot get over his disposition handling most of the room, paying attention to our needs without being obtrusive and actually helping us out with our order and the portions we needed. He even suggested a great bottle of wine after we described what we wanted. He seemed to please everyone in the room and that is no easy feat. The supporting staff were great too.
So we got seated on time and ordered and everything arrived promptly. We were 5 people and able to order a medium steak for 2 and a medium rare for 3 and even with 3 ravenous males, there was still a doggy bag that lasted another night.
The desserts are always exceptional. We tried the cheesecake, the chocolate mousse cake and the pecan pie. Always look forward to the accompanying shlag.
I will be on a diet now for a while but it was worth every bite and I cannot wait to return.
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It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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