If Peter Luger Steak House isn't classic New York then I'm not sure what is. This Williamsburg institution opened in 1887, serving incredible steak to locals and tourists alike for over a century. It has been named the best steakhouse in New York by Zagat 30 years in a row, which makes sense to those who have witnessed (and tasted!) the perfectly cooked meat.
Peter Luger Steak House, 185 Broadway, Brooklyn
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