Peter Luger Question

[steakrules85]

I have been to Peter Luger and it is my favorite restaurant. It was the best meal I ever had in my entire life. The steak for two porterhouse was what I had. I am going to go back and was wondering if there is any real difference between the quality of steak in a steak for two versus a steak for three. I have heard that for some reason steak for three is worse quality. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[addictedtolunch]

Had it all these ways. Tiniest of differences- order by two's if you can, but don't sweat it if you have an odd number in your party.

[steakrules85]

What exactly is the steak for three? Is it 2 porterhouse steaks instead of one?

[surly]

it's simply a bigger version of the porterhouse for two, with 50% more meat. it's not two steaks.

[steakrules85]

Great sounds awesome. Thanks for the info surly.

[Get In My Belly]

i have also definitely heard this. i dont know if i was given a reason, but if i was, i dont remember it.

[sam1]

oh man, i miss their steak just reading this.

[surly]

i've heard this as well and, in fact, did a little experiment the last time i went there with a big group. we ordered three different steaks: in two, three, and four person portions. honestly there wasn't a huge difference, but we did feel like the steak for two was a bit juicier and more expertly prepared. it was also the only one of the three that was a perfect medium rare on that day; the steak for three was a little closer to rare and the steak for four was a tad overcooked. granted, this is small sample, but since there's no per person difference in price based on portion size, i'd always get the steak for two in the future.