Peter Luger Steak House

Brooklyn’s bastion of beef, Peter Luger—which dates as far back as 1887 when the steakhouse debuted in Williamsburg as a café, billiards and bowling alley—counts a second outlet in Great Neck, Long Island. In operation for more than half a century, and bearing a similar austere German tavern aesthetic with an exposed beam ceiling, dark wood paneling, and glowing gold chandeliers, just like in Brooklyn, out on Long Island, this is a place for beef. Dry-aged (the number of days is a secret!) USDA Prime to be exact, in portions for one, two, three or four guests, alongside classic surf and turf selects like a whole Maine lobster, shrimp cocktail, lamb chops, and the requisite steakhouse sides: creamed spinach, onion rings, and French fries. It doesn’t get more classic American steakhouse than this. Call 516-487-8800 for reservations.