Peter Luger Steak HousevsGramercy Tavern
Both Peter Luger Steak House and Gramercy Tavern are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Peter Luger Steak House scores marginally better than Gramercy Tavern. Peter Luger Steak House comes in at #4 in New York City with recommendations from 19 reviewers like Rough Guide, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Peter Luger Steak House
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178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
From $25/night
Fodor's "Other steak houses have more elegant ambience, bigger wine lists, and less brusque service, but the meat here makes the trip undeniably worth it." Full review
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Lonely Planet "New York’s most storied steakhouse (in operation since 1887) serves up an amazingly tender porterhouse cut. Reservations essential; cash or debit card only." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Peter Luger lets the steaks speak for themselves, and it works: the chain, including this tavern-like Williamsburg location, is consistently voted the best steakhouse in NYC." Full review
BlackBook "Defining macho since 1887. Simply put, this is where you eat steak in NYC."
DK Eyewitness "A New York institution serving “the discerning steak connoisseur” since 1887. Try their out-of-this-world meat."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"When that steak for two (or three or four) arrives, slow yourself and take a long, hot look to appreciate its every perfection." Full review
Gayot15.0
"For over a century, carnivores have been traversing the Williamsburg Bridge to the Brooklyn side to sample consistently excellent steaks at Peter Luger." Full review
New York Magazine Critic's Pick
"The staff goes about its nonstop business with cordial if mechanical efficiency, serving onion-and-tomato salads, creamed spinach, and pasty fried potatoes." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Catering to carnivores since 1887, Peter Luger may just be the city’s finest steakhouse."
Time Out "Although a slew of Luger copycats have prospered in the last several years, none have captured the elusive charm of this stucco walled, beer-hall style eatery." Full review
Gramercy Tavern
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42 E 20th St, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10003-1300
From $30/night
Concierge "Chef Michael Anthony…has taken the helm of this dual-personality establishment…and continues to put out seasonal dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local vegetables and ingredients."
Fodor's "Tops many a New Yorker's list of favorite dining spots. Meyer's restaurants... are renowned for their food and hospitality, and Gramercy Tavern sets the standard." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Beloved for its cozy tavernlike charm (think wooden beams and twiggy flower arrangements), creative cocktails, and the seductive aromas that waft from the open grill." Full review
Zagat "Danny Meyer's Flatiron "favorite" promises a "wow experience" featuring chef Michael Anthony's "top-of-the-line" New American cuisine, "superlative" pro service." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio prepares outstanding food in a comfortable, always hopping, rustic ambience of a country inn house."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Gramercy Tavern sits in a stately building set steps away from the esteemed Gramercy Park." Full review
Gayot16.0
"At the entrance, a display filled with fruit, vegetables and flowers sets the tone: cuisine based on sincerity." Full review
New York Times "Is there a restaurant in this city more beloved than Gramercy Tavern? For nearly 13 years it has held a place in the hearts of New Yorkers and visitors to Manhattan that’s arguably unrivaled." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The neo-colonial decor, exquisite New American cuisine and perfect service make for a memorable meal."
Time Out "The restaurant that transformed Meyer from a one-shop restaurateur to a full-blown impresario, made Colicchio a star and launched a citywide proliferation of casual yet upscale American eateries." Full review
