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Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner

Jewish Restaurant and Diner$$$$

Murray Hill, New York

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Ranked #4 for pastrami sandwiches in New York
The experts at Serious Eats and Village Voice recommend this place
"Good pastrami, and excellent kreplach too"(5 Tips)
"matzo ball soup and the cheesecake"(7 Tips)
"Hot pastrami sandwich is huge and delicious"(8 Tips)
"It's crucial that you have the souper soup and cheese blitzes!"(3 Tips)

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Paige CSeptember 21, 2017
Really good food! Coming here for a holiday dinner was a lot better than I expected. Gets very crowded so be sure to make a reservation. Their matzoh ball soup is amazing!
Zlata ZubenkoDecember 12, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Get the matzo ball soup and share one hot pastrami sandwich (not the monster unless you’re up for a challenge). We also tried the cabbage rolls here. They were ok.
Upvoted Feb 12
PatrickOctober 16, 2015
My first time eating shrimp salad. It was fresh, crispy, and creamy. All on a toasted everything bagel. Washed it down with a slice of carrot cake. Simply Amazing! Great and friendly staff. Love this
Andy MartensNovember 4, 2014
Pastrami on par with Katz's, with far fewer tourists. Sit-down is not as family-brunch-oriented as nearby 2nd Ave Deli, as Sarge's is more about Murray Hill's young adults - 24 hrs and huge portions.
Real Cheap EatsJune 17, 2012
Try the Souper Soup. "Sitting in the heady chicken broth, which demands no salt, are a hearty beef kreplach, noodles and a gigantic matzoh ball that straddles the line between floater and sinker." Read more
Daniel BarnettNovember 30, 2014
Quite possibly my favorite deli in NY. I grew up on their pastrami and corned beef on Sundays. Can't go wrong with anything from Sarges.
Janelle GreeneAugust 13, 2017
Looooove the smoked whitefish and smoked salmon salads! 1/4 lb of each + some butter club crackers is really all the lunch I need!
Paul Bryant-SmithJanuary 16, 2016
The half sandwich and "cup" of soup special is fantastic, but it leaves me wondering just how humongous a "bowl" of soup must be.
Ilona HiilaJune 8, 2014
Take the mixed sandwich no. 3. If you're a european and not used to the american portion size, take one to share with a friend. It will fill you, I promise!
Paul KatcherJune 8, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Lots of $15.95 lunch specials that guarantee no one leaves hungry. Includes soup, slaw, pickles, fries, coffee and many meal options.
Jason PastoreNovember 8, 2016
Corned Beef hash is amazing
Jay MandelJanuary 3, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Love that matzoh ball soup. Love that this place appears to be a kosher deli but it totally serves whatever they want
Andrew WengroverDecember 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best corned beef and pastrami in NYC. Open 24/7 which is incredible. They never close which is even better.
Max BpmFebruary 13, 2020
Now carrying Unreal Deli plant based corned beef, must try!
Kevin DudleyNovember 19, 2014
The pastrami (order it "fatty") is amazing, as is the matzo ball soup. Watch out for dirty forks and plates. Service was barely adequate, though stereotypical for a NY deli.
Alex FishSeptember 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Just as good, if not better than the other big name delis in NYC. Go for lunch for more bang for your buck
Jack EtheringtonSeptember 24, 2017
Portion sizes are humongous. Could easily share between 2. Solid beef hash.
Meng HeJune 8, 2012
Try the The Cookout Burger - Smokey BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with lettuce, tomato, and Bermuda onion.
Ricky SherrillJanuary 20, 2015
Super friendly service along with good food make this a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
The corned beef can't measure up. It finds the meaning of its life not in a sandwich, but in the corned beef hash-slivers of salty meat fried crisp that overpower the smidgens of potato. Read more
Josephine SonApril 16, 2012
Best pastrami in NYC, yes better than Katz's! Love the old school vibe & cranky waitresses.
New York HabitatDecember 2, 2011
One of our favorite spots to get a good pastrami on rye. Don't sleep on the corned beef though, it's mouthwateringly good.
Caroline LeeAugust 17, 2011
I don't even like pastrami and I'm in love with their pastrami & corned beef sandwich with russian dressing :) skip the matzo ball soup and the cheesecake though
Elie BleierJuly 3, 2014
A dying breed. Get the half sandwich (pastrami) half soup (matzah ball). You will be stuffed.
Katie Berger FolmarMarch 21, 2015
I had takeout via seamless and had amazing soup! Definitely great when you aren't feeling great!
Corsetière InesJanuary 7, 2018
Feeling ill? Have the super soup with extra noodles. You won’t regret it. It’s my hangover helper and kicks a cold fast.
Village VoiceApril 19, 2012
Sarge's Delicatessen's Pastrami Sandwich voted #1 on The VillageVoice's 10 Best Late Night Eats in New York City: http://bit.ly/GD3I7F
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 7, 2011
Home of The Monster – just try and finish a $30 Pastrami sandwich on your own. Stop by 24 hours a day and explore the vast menu.
Thomas MoJune 14, 2015
Sandwiches here are pricy but very good and very large. I wish they sliced the meat thicker though.
Josephine SonJuly 18, 2014
They're back! And my new job is only 3 blocks away...that's either very good or very bad! Still my favorite pastrami in NYC, no contest!
Jessica ChiangSeptember 17, 2012
They don't mess around at Sarge's. HUGE portions. Bowl sized coffee cups. Huge lunch plates (nothing junior about the junior ruben). The $30 Monster sandwich is...a monster.
Dan NugentJune 4, 2014
The sandwiches are pricey, but enormous, bring a big appetite or prepare to take home a doggy bag.
Adam RiceJanuary 15, 2020
Corned beef!
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
Winner of Best Late-Night Eats in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Come in any 24 hours of the day and ask for an extra-thick sliced pastrami.
Serious EatsMarch 12, 2014
Classic deli fare abounds at this Murray Hill institution.
Anthony De RosaJune 14, 2016
It's true, the pastrami here is as good as Katz's. The only disappointment really was the cole slaw but that's not why you're here.
Youssof MalNovember 16, 2018
The Robin was excellent, albeit massive. bring your appetite.
Peter ShuteJune 10, 2019
Hot pastrami sandwich is huge and delicious
Shanta MaliJuly 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The menu states noodle kugel serves two but fails to tell you the cheesecake serves three. Both are delicious.
Martin GrimesNovember 24, 2015
Everything was good. Could be cleaner!
Twinkle DenoyoJanuary 26, 2017
Corned beef and the potato side dish was really gooood
Hannah SmokerMay 1, 2012
Amazing amazing amazing. Best drunken stop ever made for a late night sandwich.
Agustino GQOctober 20, 2023
The pastrami sandwich is soo big and good.
Gil LangDecember 5, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Delivery ANYWHERE in Manhattan 24/7 - gotta love 'em. They also have fantastic sable fish (butter fish/black cod)
J BFebruary 21, 2019
Best matza ball soup ever. Insanely huge menu
ActifirmSeptember 16, 2012
Try the Hand-Sliced Nova Scotia Salmon On Bagel - #delicious #salmon #bagel
Paylos PAugust 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Try pancakes banana nut and choco pudding for toping
Bob WelchApril 18, 2023
It's just steps away from Grand Central Terminal and when you are that close, you stop by.
Ryan EickMarch 4, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Good pastrami, and excellent kreplach too
Julie LindenmanNovember 27, 2009
Sit down for lunch and try the amazing family-style cole slaw and pickles. Check out the cool pictures on the walls while you're there!

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