Benash Delicatessen
(Now Closed)Deli, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Theater District, New York
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Patrik RoštíkApril 24, 2016Worst experience in New York. Staff to slow, prices very high for average food. In the end 15% tip was not enough for the waiter. He told us that minimum in their restaurant is 20%. For what?
Oksana UltravioletAugust 20, 2015Portions are rather big. It's enough to order one for two if you want to have free space for deserts. Good mushroom soup (a bit spicy), tomato soup and sandwich with salmon. No wifi.
Mckenna JonesApril 2, 2013I don't know why people don't like this place. I got the mushroom and barley soup and all the favors were very prominent. I'd say one of my favorite places to go to eat.
Isaac TaysAugust 17, 2017The French onion soup was great, and the plain cheesecake was amazing!. Prices well, that's another thing. But it depends and its up to you.
Irmak OApril 28, 2016This place is actually better than the famous Carnegie Deli across the street. Both the food and cheesecakes are pretty good. However, as others also commented, service is rude.
CariMarch 15, 2013Their baked goods are to die for, but their whole menu is outrageously overpriced. Plus, who puts green beans and corn in $9 matzoh ball soup?
Monica NavarroJuly 2, 2013The bartender was sweet, but the manager was a creep making comments about how it's stupid that in America it's against the law for him to touch any woman he wants and that I was "making it difficult"
M. P.April 14, 2015Avoid! REALLY overpriced and terrible food. They fill half the plate with garnishes to make servings look bigger. Our food was tough, cold and greasy. Stay away from this tourist trap.
Jessica C.October 15, 2013Homemade Strawberry cheese cake is delicious better than Juniors in my opinion. Staff is super friendly : )
Stephen DevaySeptember 29, 2014Terrible. Just... Terrible. Example, the cream cup for coffee was curdled. They can't even get that right. The dish picture was awful. Just look at the cream cheese gob. Please go somewhere else.
Robert FreemanApril 18, 2016Great local place for breakfast. The portions are huge!!! And the food is great!
Richard H.August 12, 2014Overpriced and underwhelming. Super small sandwiches for large price that aren't very good. Beware of chili flakes that add to their cole slaw for some reason.
Anne SmithMarch 23, 2013Wow. Wish I read the tips before I sat down and ordered. Came for breakfast. An egg sandwich should not cost $20. It tasted boring and the potatoes were cold and gross. Do yourself a favor and leave.
Tarek DaoukApril 23, 2011I had breakfast there. The eggs and french toast were ok, but the cheese cake is to die for ! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff
Debbie PiccirilloAugust 20, 2013Ben ash Reuben is excellent, huge and cost $27 and to share another $7. Delish!
Christine MonahanApril 4, 2014It's a deli. Why are they charging $20 for a chicken panini. Go across the street to the Park Cafe. Much more reasonable pricing and quick service.
Tahmina OsmanzaiJune 1, 2014Having a craving for some rich, chocolaty dessert? Try the German Chocolate Cheesecake.
LO ShufflerDecember 25, 2014Asked for an espresso, charged for a double one and so on. And the gratuity they choose is mandatory? You must be fckn kiddin' me. Never see u again.
Cody ADecember 20, 2015Stay away from this place. Perhaps the desserts are good but the food is very EXPENSIVE for its quality/quantity. Also, $6 plate share if you want to split a meal.
Chris R (thechristophe)December 20, 2015Opens late for when you aren't fussed. Limited vegetarian options but friendly staff
Kevin EnnisMarch 27, 2012Read the reviews AFTER sitting down and ordering. Management should take the hint and drop prices. Carnegie Deli across the street was packed, only reason we came here. It's empty.- Damon SununtnasukDecember 4, 2016Deli sandwich is fine but extortion level prices. $24 sandwich and $7 sad side of fries
John ColglazierMarch 26, 2018The water tasted pretty good, but everything else pretty bad. Don’t even try going to the restroom; I had to dodge a waterfall from a leaky pipe or something. Meatloaf was awful
Ty MoonDecember 29, 2011Go to the park cafe or carnegie deli across the street instead. $27 for a tuekey sandwich, ridiculous!
Cindy LeeOctober 31, 2011Wow, this was the worst meal of my trip. Do yourself a favor and do not come here. The food is really expensive. I ordered a sandwich, literally a meal for 2 and it was borderline mediocre at best.
Emily LDecember 20, 2016Ridiculously overpriced, dry meat, soggy bread, wish I had read the tips before coming here but was getting hangry. Boyfriend said, "How is it possible to get even the pickle wrong?"
Rebecca SSeptember 4, 2012Should have read other tips prior. Below average food for value. Watery noodles... 4$ to add a pickle to a burger my friend stated "not better than George Webb's". Ugh. Not worth $50+.
Kelly HillOctober 11, 2011Terrible everything. The waitress tried to seat us at the door before the manager moved us to one of the many empty tables inward. My bacon was leather and they cleaned the floor as we ate. Mm ammonia- Monica NavarroJuly 2, 2013First off: $26 for a panini? And it was disgusting. Soggy, stone cold, and not even a real panini - just a regular sandwich that they threw in a panini press.
M SilbersteinApril 12, 2012Expensive. Really expensive. Somewhat slow service with okay food. Accepts credit cards unlike Carnegie Deli across the street. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
ErinFebruary 17, 2013Don't do it! Terribly overpriced. Didn't stay long enough to find out if the food was any good. The radio was broken and was making an atrocious noise. Terrible experience
Elizabeth TateMay 3, 2014not the worst food but not the best. Prices are typical NYC too high for what you get. Cheesecake was super, Mile High Reuben - meh
Piotr KarpalaJanuary 21, 2013So cold that I read the comments after ordering :/Service wasn't bad. Cheesecake was huge but way overpriced - 14$ for cake&coffee :/
Caroline GordonMay 13, 2016Bad. Raw onion in the breakfast wrap, canned fruit with the pancakes. No low fat milk for coffee (whole milk only)
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Benash Delicatessen has been a NYC favorite since 1990. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night drinks -- there’s never a bad time to come to Benash.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 AM–3:00 AM
(212) 265-1818
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar
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