Family feud at iconic Peter Luger Steak House sees two men SHOT before table had even eaten their food

A FAMILY feud at the iconic Peter Luger Steak House turned nasty after two men were SHOT at their table, Police said.

The clash broke out at about 9:45 pm on Thursday before they had even eaten their food at the Brooklyn based restaurant.

A server at the time claims a heated argument between the two quickly turned violent, when a 24-year-old man pulled a gun and started firing toward his rival.

Instead, the gunman allegedly shot two unsuspecting diners eating outside, according to the New York Post.

One victim, 30, was struck in the shoulder whilst the other, 57, was hit in the stomach.

Both men were rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where they were expected to survive, the paper reports.

It occurred during chaotic scenes at the establishment which had sent customers and staff ducking for cover– with many fearful for their life.

After a witness inside rang 911 and alerted police officers, who happened to be monitoring a nearby anti-cop demonstration, they arrived quickly on the scene.

They then swiftly arrested the suspected shooter thanks to the the help of his cousin, according to local sources.

The firearm, which the suspect allegedly used, was recovered from a garbage can around the block and has now been filed as evidence.

Charges against the alleged shooter are still pending.

AN ‘ICONIC’ RESTAURANT

Peter Luger’s opened in 1887, and quickly became a neighborhood favorite in the predominantly German part of the borough, according to its website.

In October 2019, the steakhouse was famously blasted by New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells, who awarded the eatery a dismal zero-star review.

However, in a move that only enhanced their reputation, the owners fought back against the searing review.

Peter Luger co-owner told the New York Post at the time. “We know who we are and have always been. The best steak you can eat. Not the latest kale salad.”

Even after the incident occurred, people continued to finish their meals at the restaurant, according to a local bystander.