Great Uncle Peter's(Luger)=Carl Von Luger Steakhouse

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Twinwillow)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:39:02 GMT

bbilly, 65th birthday or not, I would have 86'd the joint as soon as I smelled the negative smoke signals.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Benzee)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:10:05 GMT

Hey Joe and Mosca ,
Thanks for the recomendations , was hoping to find a nice steakhouse between Port Jervis and Wilkes Barre but not any further , may have to try them anyway (:
Benzee

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:53:00 GMT

Mosca

Benzee, I'd tell you to visit The Alberdeen Inn.

Mosca, I forgot about your neck of the woods. I would throw in your buddy Kevin'splace also. http://www.damentis.com/

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Mosca)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:05:55 GMT

Benzee, I'd tell you to visit The Alberdeen Inn.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (MiamiDon)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:14:34 GMT

Love that profile image, Joe!

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:39:12 GMT

Benzee, Not much in the steak department in NEPA. Especially with the meltdown of Von Luger.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Benzee)

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:09:36 GMT

Hey Joe !!!!!!
Hope all is well buddy .
Question if you had to pick a steakhouse in your area of Poconos , which would it be .
Price , Quality all the factors thanks
Any one can offer their best choices too
Benzee

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:13:46 GMT

This is a case of a restaurant owner who is so full of himself, he feels like he is doing you a favor by allowing you into his restaurant.

I posted a review on Yelp. Right after I posted, three positive reviews were posted. All three were taken down by Yelp and are now hidden. I guess the thought never crossed his mind to offer an apology.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (mayor al)

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:47:11 GMT

This review reads much like one that appeared in April of 1865 when a reporter aske Mrs. Lincoln, "Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, How'd you enjoy the play" ?? ()
I hope the rest of your birthdate celebration went better than the dinner !

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Benzee)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:12:09 GMT

bbilly ,
Great review buddy , thanks for sharing
Benzee

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (bbilly)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:15:01 GMT

November 17 was my 65th birthday and because I am a steak guy my wife took me to peter von luger's steak house in scranton PA for dinner. She tried to make a resivation but was told for 2 people it is not needed. We arrived around 6pm and it was about 1/3 full. We were seated at what I consider the worst table in the house adjacent to the bar on a short wall separating the bar from the kitchen walk way. The waiter was pleasant and friendly and easy going but the owner was in the center of the dinning room pacing and trying to micro manage all that was occurring. It was distracting to say the least and actually quite annoying. After we were served our drinks the owner came over and said that he had a sudden change in customers and needed to set up our table for a party of 6. We wanted us to take an adjacent table yet again in the middle of the kitchen and bar flow. I asked for a single table in the corner and was told no but for no good reason. I was immediately put off and was ready to leave as this was extremely rude. I am living in Northeast PA for 36 years in the clarks summit for 32 of those and now in the Benton township area for the past 4. I am originally from NYC and have actually eaten in the original Luger's in Brooklyn NYC on many occasions. I have also eaten at several Landry's in the west and in the south over the years. I have eaten at Bennets in Stanford Conn and at a Morton's in Stanford also. I am not a neophyte with high end steak houses. I was totally put off by the shabby treatment and by the snooty attitude of the owner. If I was alone I would have told this bozo where to go but my wife of 37 years told me it was my 65th bday and should enjoy myself. I prefer a dry aged steak as it enhances the flavor and its texture is much improved over a wet aged piece. I perused the menu and decided on the bone in dry aged rib steak as all the other acceptable cuts were for 2 3 or 4 people and not available for 1. The waiter took our order and returned 5 minutes latter to tell me they were out of that menu item. I re addressed the menu and after careful consideration ( remember I am a steak guy) I had to choose the scallops as the only other available cuts were wet aged and not prime. Also I can buy a fillet or a strip anyplace so why bother. After another 5 minutes the waiter was back and miraculously a delivery arrived and the original steak was now available. As always I ordered it rare and told the waiter nothing on it except salt and pepper.....no garlic no sauce no nothing. I was told of course it would be as ordered. Finally it arrived and it seemed to look acceptable nice crust nice smell and when I cut in it was done as I loved nice and rare. However when I took my first mouthful there was some type of stuff other than pepper and salt on my steak. It was an okay steak not very tender not very flavorful as a dry aged should be and a bit on the dry side as though it wasn't rested properly before serving it. All in all it is the LAST time I would consider a dinner at this establishment. The wait staff is great the owner a huge PIA and the food mediocre.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Benzee)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:35:53 GMT

Hello all,
Thanks for the update Joe , its good to get an honest review especially those considering a two hour drive to go there.
Been screwed at Ruth Chris too , but hey you know that going in
Benzee

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (jeepguy)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:16:18 GMT

This place looks great but of all the places posted here, Peter Luger's is the one that i dream of! Maybe one day...

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:52:08 GMT

Went to Carl Von Luger Steakhouse on Friday. The only way I can describe this place , A disgraceful Mad Grab For Cash. Appetizers, salads and steaks were disgraceful. Service....their waitstaff wouldn't cut it at Burger King. And I'm dead serious!

Prices remained the same as the old location, but the steaks got smaller. My medium rare steak came out medium well. I told the waitress.....she said sorry. Then the owners daughter had the nerve to offer me a $5 coupon for my next visit. Told her to keep it, there won't be a next visit.

If I feel the need to get screwed at a steakhouse in NEPA, I will go to Ruth Chris. Carl Von Luger can stuff his sorry's in a sack.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:20:13 GMT

Foodbme

Joe Rogo,
Looking at your first picture, I'm a little surprised by the lack of customers in the place. What was the date & time of your picture? Also, what was the tab for your meal?

We closed the place that night.

Compared to other traditional steakhouses, this place isn't that expensive. Salad, potato and vegetable are included, and served family style.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:16:47 GMT

sk bob

we'll take the porterhouse for 4.
you know where & when to bring it.

Yes Mr. President

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Foodbme)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:38:42 GMT

The Travelin Man
My friend, a Luger credit card holder, told me that the "thing to do" was to take a small piece of bacon, a triangle cut of the tomato and onion, and a little dab of the Luger sauce, and eat in one bite.
I am not sure who first came up with the idea to do that, but they should retroactively be awarded a Nobel Prize for Food.

Is that what you call a BOT??
Bacon Onion & Tomato?

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Foodbme)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:33:01 GMT

Joe Rogo,
Looking at your first picture, I'm a little surprised by the lack of customers in the place. What was the date & time of your picture? Also, what was the tab for your meal?

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (HDtravlr1)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:06:47 GMT

Thanks for the update joerogo
That bacon at Peter Lugers is the best bacon I have ever had! The steak was great also.
Yes I was one of the lucky ones who got in Luger’s without a reservation. But, not without some drama from the maître d’

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (sk bob)

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:59:44 GMT

we'll take the porterhouse for 4.
you know where & when to bring it.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:59:10 GMT

Name and location change.

Great Uncle Peter's is now Cal Von Luger Steakhouse in beautiful Downtown Scranton. I haven't been there yet, but I am hearing good reviews.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (ellen4641)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:21:38 GMT

We're supposed to have a heat wave for Thanksgiving, though...
sunny with a high of 48 !!!

p.s. It's not so bad out there tonight , either...just finished a 1/2 hour powerwalk outside... 36 degrees, BUT no wind!!

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:17:59 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by MiamiDon

quote:
Originally posted by ellen4641

quote:
Originally posted by joerogo

Jeez Harriet, I was just going to offer, but I wouldn't want to step on MiamiDon's toes.
What the heck! I'll spring for a hot dog at Charlie's Pool Room.

(LOL), But I LOVE it!! Roadfooders networking so nice like this !!!

And considering I've personally met (and like!!) all 3 of you, it's even neater...

Well, maybe a "meat-up" is in order, Ellen, Harriet, Joe. With my thin Miami blood, though, I am going to probably stay down south until the spring. When Ellen wrote of the 42º weather in the NY Diner thread, I thought "Brrrrr!"

If you think 42 degrees is cold, then we better come and see you.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (MiamiDon)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:47:55 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ellen4641

quote:
Originally posted by joerogo

Jeez Harriet, I was just going to offer, but I wouldn't want to step on MiamiDon's toes.
What the heck! I'll spring for a hot dog at Charlie's Pool Room.

(LOL), But I LOVE it!! Roadfooders networking so nice like this !!!

And considering I've personally met (and like!!) all 3 of you, it's even neater...

Well, maybe a "meat-up" is in order, Ellen, Harriet, Joe. With my thin Miami blood, though, I am going to probably stay down south until the spring. When Ellen wrote of the 42º weather in the NY Diner thread, I thought "Brrrrr!"

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (The Travelin Man)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:36:10 GMT

Well, Harriet, those guys are a lot nicer than I am. I was going to tell you that I would spring for the bacon, if you bought the steak!

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (ellen4641)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:00:23 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by joerogo

Jeez Harriet, I was just going to offer, but I wouldn't want to step on MiamiDon's toes.
What the heck! I'll spring for a hot dog at Charlie's Pool Room.

(LOL), But I LOVE it!! Roadfooders networking so nice like this !!!

And considering I've personally met (and like!!) all 3 of you, it's even neater...

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (doggydaddy)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:04:44 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Baah Ben

doggydaddy - I've never had bacon that thick..Is it tough? What do you buy a slab of bacon and just cut it or is it cured differently? Where do you buy it?

That is pork belly, which is the bone-in uncured cut from where bacon comes from. It is as tender as butter with a marbling that literally melts in your mouth. Think Kobe.... I treated this like bbq ribs and they were fine. In fact, I think that it lends itself to quick cooking, you could treat it like a pork chop. You will see this on menus in the future.
Pork belly can be found in many Asian and Latin markets. There are stir fry recipes with it. Recently I saw a large bone-in slab that kicked in my alarm as something with real potential. I think that I could create some kind of bacon/pork rib hybrid.
I'll close with a photo essay of a complete meal with mac & cheese, Mexican street corn and the belly with the addition of.....Peter Luger's Steakhouse Old Fashioned Sauce.
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29493&SearchTerms=pork+belly

mark

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (joerogo)

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:08:33 GMT

Jeez Harriet, I was just going to offer, but I wouldn't want to step on MiamiDon's toes.

What the heck! I'll spring for a hot dog at Charlie's Pool Room.

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (Baah Ben)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:11:26 GMT

doggydaddy - I've never had bacon that thick..Is it tough? What do you buy a slab of bacon and just cut it or is it cured differently? Where do you buy it?

RE: Great Uncle Peter's(Luger) Steakhouse (ellen4641)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:14:12 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by MiamiDon
Harriet, when I make it up to NY in the not-too-distant-future to visit my brother, I will treat you to a bacon appetizer (and the rest of the meal) at one of those NY/NJ steakhouses.

I love this!!! Hey, praise the Lord, and pass the bacon !!!!