PETER LUGER
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-387-7400
AMBIANCE
Peter Luger’s Tudor-style décor is reminiscent of a German beer hall. Dark wood panels, wood floors and oak tables set the scene, while the fun atmosphere makes it inviting.
WHAT TO ORDER
This steakhouse is most famous for its USDA Prime dry aged Porterhouse steak.
WHO COMES HERE
Peter Luger attracts a slew of notables, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Murray, Henry Kissinger, Liam Neeson, Mike Piazza, Dee Snider, Bobby Flay and Nicolas Cage.
SWEET TOOTH
The apple strudel or Holy Cow sundae served with Schlag— home-made whipped cream—are the perfect ending to your dining experience.
PRIMEHOUSE
381 Park Ave. S. New York, NY 10016
212-824-2600
AMBIANCE
With its sleek and elegant décor, Primehouse is a refined traditional steakhouse. The black and white tile floors suggest old world elegance while modern finishes keep this haute spot in the present.
WHAT TO ORDER
Primehouse favorites are the 20 oz. 65-day Aged Rib-eye, the 20 oz. Porterhouse and the 22 oz. bone-in Filet Mignon. Add one of the delectable side dishes, like the signature Mac and Cheese, Lobster Whipped Potatoes or Duck Fat Hash Browns.
WHO COMES HERE
Guests celebrate special Just a stone’s throw away from MetLife, Credit Suisse and a business hub of NYC, Primehouse is the perfect destination for power business lunches.
SWEET TOOTH
Primehouse boasts one of the city’s best soufflés, especially the Seasonal Hazelnut Soufflé. Or you can be creative with the “Fill Your Own” cinnamon and sugar doughnuts and choose chocolate, strawberry or butterscotch filling.
STK
26 Little W. 12th St. New York, NY 10014
646-624-2444
AMBIANCE
STK breaks the barriers of a traditional steakhouse with its high-energy atmosphere, bustling bar scene and DJ spinning multiple nights a week.
WHAT TO ORDER
Portion sizes are important at STK, so the steakhouse offers signature cuts of meat in small, medium and large. Die-hard STK fans can also choose menu favorites, like the Shrimp Rice Krispies, Foie Gras French Toast or lil’ BRGs.
WHO COMES HERE
Recent STK sightings include Ryan Phillippe, Ashley Greene, Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and most of the NY Giants.
SWEET TOOTH
Finish off your juicy steak with the carnival “Ménage a Trois,” a mix of caramel corn, cotton candy and mini funnel cake.
BLT PRIME
111 E. 22nd St. New York, NY 10010
(212) 995-8500
AMBIANCE
BLT Prime offers three dining scenes for guests to choose from. Dine on the first floor in the modern suede banquette, view the dining room from the mezzanine or enjoy tree-lined 22nd St. in the outdoor café.
WHAT TO ORDER
Beef rules the menu, so choose from the Kansas City—a 28-day dry aged Prime bone-in strip—or the NY Strip.
WHO COMES HERE
This steakhouse is notoriously tight-lipped about its notable clientele, but that just makes this dining destination more alluring.
SWEET TOOTH
BLT Prime’s signature dessert is a mouth-watering peanut butter chocolate tart served with a scoop of banana ice cream.
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