This is, however, a place for really good meat. Pictured above is a slab of bacon, nicely charred on the outside, not too fatty, not salty. We also ordered a caesar salad to get some greens in, and it was serviceable, but nothing spectacular.
The crown jewel, the porterhouse for two. Arriving and still staying hot from their intense broiler. Some pieces came a little closer to rare than the requested medium rare, but a quick swipe across the hot plate made it all good. The filet part was truly tender while the sirloin had terrific flavor for a simply done piece of meat. The steak is really robust and cut thicker than I was used to. Sometimes I cut a normal-sized bite and got overwhelmed when I put it in my mouth, so I recommend cutting the steak into smaller bites than you would normally. In addition to the gorgeous steak, we ordered the german fried potatoes and the creamed spinach. The potatoes were like home fries but crispier, while the spinach is the best version I've had, with full spinach flavor rather than tasting and looking like dip. I don't remember the total bill since it's cash only, but it was really reasonable at around 150 or so. Well, actually, you have to factor in the trek to Brooklyn, but it's well worth it and still one of the best places for belly-filling high quality meat and tasty sides.
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As far as I'm concerned, the bacon is the real reason to go to Luger's. It is just out of this world, and at least as far as I recall (haven't been there in a few years) more than reasonably priced for the portion that they offer. For anyone going to Luger's...of course you are going to get the steak for 2,3,4,whatever. But don't miss a piece of bacon per person for the table.
Not a date place? Psh! I would adore going on a date to Luger's. I've been a few times... their bacon and porterhouse is divine.
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