Peter Luger Menu Prices 2026
Peter Luger menu prices run from $5.50 for a bottle of steak sauce to $147.90 for the Porterhouse. This guide covers the full menu, the payment policy, the real founding history, and all four Peter Luger locations.
Featured and Most Ordered
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Luger Bacon | $8.95 |
| Bottle of Peter Luger Sauce | $5.50 |
| Luger Burger | $21.95 |
| Caesar Salad | $18.95 |
| Creamed Spinach (for 2) | $18.95 |
| Luger’s Special German Fried Potatoes (for 2) | $18.95 |
| French Fried Potatoes (for 2) | $18.95 |
| Iceberg Wedge Salad | $23.95 |
| Single Steak | $73.95 |
| Lamb Chops | $72.95 |
| Rib Steak | $92.95 |
| Porterhouse / Steak for 2 | $147.90 |
| Grilled Atlantic Salmon | $39.95 |
| Cheese Cake | $14.95 |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake | $14.95 |
| Pecan Pie | $14.95 |
USDA Prime Beef
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Steak | $73.95 |
| Rib Steak | $92.95 |
| Steak for 2 | $147.90 |
The Steak for 2 is the Porterhouse, dry-aged in house and cut for sharing. It’s the same cut as the raw Porterhouse in the Butcher Shop section below, sold as “Single Steak” here when cooked in-house and “Sirloin Steak” there when sold raw to take home, which is why both share a price under different names.
Lunch Special
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Luger Burger | $21.95 |
The Luger Burger is served at lunch only. It joined the menu in 1995, over a century after the restaurant opened, and remains the most affordable way to eat here.
Entrees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Grilled Atlantic Salmon | $39.95 |
| Lamb Chops | $72.95 |
Salads
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| House Salad | $17.95 |
| Caesar Salad | $18.95 |
| Iceberg Wedge Salad | $23.95 |
Sides and Appetizers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Luger Bacon | $8.95 |
| French Fried Potatoes (for 2) | $18.95 |
| Creamed Spinach (for 2) | $18.95 |
| Luger’s Special German Fried Potatoes (for 2) | $18.95 |
| Sliced Tomatoes & Onions (for 2) | $17.95 |
Most sides are priced and portioned for two people, in keeping with the restaurant’s family-style tradition.
Desserts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheese Cake | $14.95 |
| Pecan Pie | $14.95 |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake | $14.95 |
| Apple Strudel | $14.95 |
Butcher Shop (Raw, Take Home)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bottle of Peter Luger Sauce | $5.50 |
| Sirloin Steak | $73.95 |
| Rib Steak | $92.95 |
| Porterhouse | $147.90 |
These are raw cuts sold to take home and cook yourself, priced the same as the cooked versions served in-house.
How to Save Money at Peter Luger
- Go for lunch. The Luger Burger at $21.95 is the only way to eat here for under $30 a person.
- Split a Steak for 2 or Porterhouse between two or three people. Portions run large enough to share.
- Skip the raw Butcher Shop cuts unless you’re planning to cook at home. They cost the same as eating in.
- Bring cash, a debit card, or a check at the New York locations. Credit cards won’t work at the register there, only for online orders. Las Vegas and Tokyo take standard cards.
Why This Isn’t a Typical Chain
Peter Luger runs a small handful of flagship locations, not a franchise with shifting regional menus. Prices can still move with the market cost of USDA Prime beef, so confirm before you go.
Founded in 1887, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Peter Luger, a young Bavarian immigrant, opened the restaurant in 1887 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He named it after his nephew Carl, who ran the kitchen. Peter owned the business. Over time, it became known simply as Peter Luger.
Peter Luger died in 1941. His son Frederick took over, and quality slipped. By 1950, Frederick closed the doors and put it up for auction. Longtime customer Sol Forman bought it. The Forman family has run it ever since. Zagat has rated it New York’s top steakhouse every year since 1984.
Four Locations, Not Three
Most menu guides only mention Brooklyn and Great Neck. Peter Luger actually operates four locations:
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn (the original, 178 Broadway)
- Great Neck, New York (255 Northern Boulevard)
- Las Vegas, inside Caesars Palace, opened in 2023 as the brand’s first U.S. expansion outside New York in over 60 years
- Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan
Only the two New York locations skip credit cards in person. Las Vegas and Tokyo both take standard credit cards.
The Reputation, Good and Bad
Peter Luger holds a reputation built over more than a century, including a run as New York’s top-rated steakhouse in Zagat surveys since 1984. But its recent record is mixed.
In 2019, New York Times critic Pete Wells gave the restaurant a zero-star review, criticizing inconsistent steaks and distant service. In October 2022, Peter Luger lost the Michelin star it had held since 2005.
The owners pushed back publicly and stood by their beef. Many longtime regulars still defend the experience, and the new Las Vegas location has drawn praise from some critics as an improvement on the original. Go in knowing both sides of the story.
Location
Peter Luger’s flagship sits at 178 Broadway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a few blocks from the Williamsburg Bridge. The Marcy Avenue J, M, and Z subway stop is the closest, a short walk from the door. Street parking is limited on weekends, so many guests take the train or a car service.
The Great Neck, New York location, at 255 Northern Boulevard, follows the same menu, hours, and cash-forward payment policy. The Las Vegas location, inside Caesars Palace near the Flamingo Road entrance, and the Tokyo location in Ebisu both accept standard credit cards, unlike the two New York locations.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 11:45 AM to 9:30 PM |
Hours vary by location; the Las Vegas location, for example, runs Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, with dinner only on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and dinner reservations are generally required given the restaurant’s popularity.
Service Options
Dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery, where available. At the Brooklyn and Great Neck locations: cash, US debit cards, personal checks with ID, and the Peter Luger Card are accepted, with credit cards working for online orders only. Las Vegas and Tokyo accept standard credit cards in person.
FAQs
Does Peter Luger accept credit cards?
Not in person at Brooklyn and Great Neck. Those locations take cash, debit cards, checks with ID, and the Peter Luger Card; credit cards work for online orders only. The Las Vegas and Tokyo locations accept standard credit cards.
How much is the Porterhouse at Peter Luger?
$147.90, listed as Steak for 2 and meant to be shared.
Who founded Peter Luger?
Peter Luger, a young Bavarian immigrant, opened the restaurant in 1887, naming it after his nephew Carl, who ran the kitchen. After Peter’s death in 1941, his son Frederick let quality decline, and the restaurant closed in 1950. Sol Forman bought it at auction that year, and his family still runs it today.
Does Peter Luger still have a Michelin star?
No. It lost the star in October 2022 after holding it since 2005.
Is Peter Luger still worth visiting?
Opinions are split. A 2019 New York Times review criticized inconsistent food and service, and the restaurant lost its Michelin star in 2022. It still holds a strong long-term reputation, including decades atop Zagat’s New York steakhouse rankings, and many regulars still love it.
What is the cheapest item on the Peter Luger menu?
A bottle of Peter Luger Sauce at $5.50. For a full meal, the Luger Burger at $21.95 is the cheapest, lunch only.
How many Peter Luger locations are there?
Four: the original in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Great Neck, New York; Las Vegas inside Caesars Palace; and Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan.
Official Peter Luger Sources
- Website: peterluger.com
