This renowned, landmark restaurant has served porterhouse steaks since 1887 and is still one of the city’s top tables. Don’t expect elegant surroundings with your expertly charred dry-aged slab of beef, though. This place is bare bones, with exposed beamed ceilings, worn tables and chairs, and waiters who are as well seasoned as the beef. Do expect a hefty check when all is said and done. In addition to the marbled steaks, there are sides like German-fried potatoes and creamed spinach. If you make it over for lunch, try New York’s best burger, made from fresh ground beef and served with slices of tearjerker raw onion and a thick beefsteak tomato.

Peter Luger Steak House Information:

• Steak menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.