(212) 254-2246
205 E Houston St
(Ludlow Street)
New York,
NY
10002
40.7223
-73.9873
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
Hours:
Mon-Tue 8am-9:45pm
Wed-Thu 8am-10:45pm
Fri-Sat 8am-2:45am
Sun 8am-10:45pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Street
Katz's Delicatessan
What People Are Saying About Katz's Delicatessen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Katz's Deli is frequented by regulars who've been coming for decades, as well as tourists and neighborhood newbies; occasionally, you might catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Since its establishment in the 1880s, the deli has changed very little in appearance, retaining a grungy sheen. Grab a ticket on the way in for counter service, or seat yourself at a table to be waited on. Katz's still makes about 5,000 pounds of corned beef, 2,000 pounds of salami and 12,000 hot dogs a week--the old-fashioned way, on the premises--and it shows in the massive portions the deli serves. Excellent pastrami is a…
11/05/09
Stay Out of Katz's Deli
by ManufacturedMan
If you want a horrible dining experience Katz's Deli is the place to find it! These people are rude. They giving these red tickets when you enter (of which have no purpose) and if you dont turn them in when leaving they wont let you out of the building even with proof of a paid receipt. The door greeter will literally stand in front of the door and tell you that you cant leave. Are they not aware that this is an act of false imprisonment? Are they stupid as well as filthy and rude? I gave them a one star rating only because this wont publish until i click at least one star..but I'm taking it back.
- Pros: There are None
- Cons: Filthy, Rude & Nasty Food
10/17/09
Four stars? Nonsense!
by jacksplaces
How so many can call this fatty, gristly, tepid, thick-sliced pastrami "the best" is beyond me. I can only surmise that people have never had decent pastrami to compare this dreck with. Or that they confuse quantity with quality. (Or maybe I just got the goy cut. But I doubt that, since the only kosher faces I saw at this place were the customers.) Even the corned beef, which is better than the pastrami, is packaged in a Reuben sandwich that's best described as nondescript.
This joint is so vulgar that they hand out entry tickets, which failure to return on leaving incur a $50 fine (yeah, right). Despite the "since 1880" blurb, the place has no charm. The waitress was nice, but the others were indifferent or surly.
I suggest the proprietor spend less time shmoozing with the celebs, whose photos line his walls, and pay more attention to what's going on with the food. He's obviously coasting on his rep while raking in the receipts.
Definitely not worth the schlep to the LES. Plenty of other delis closer to you that are better. Only one word for Katz's: trap.
- Pros: OK corned beef, nice waitress
- Cons: Everything else
10/14/09
Stomach filler
by DMilfort
Sandwich are great and will fill you up......A must go.......
- Pros: Huge portion
- Cons: On the Pricey side
The Details on Katz's Delicatessen
Where to Sit:
The sign hanging above the table made famous in the movie "When Harry Met Sally" should help you find the spot.
Category:
Delicatessens, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, People Watching, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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