Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
Jewish Restaurant and Diner$$$$
Murray Hill, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and The Corcoran Group
"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, 2017Really 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!
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.
PatrickOctober 16, 2015My 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 thisUpvoted Nov 29, 2024
Andy MartensNovember 4, 2014Pastrami 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, 2012Try 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, 2014Quite 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.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014The 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
Janelle GreeneAugust 13, 2017Looooove the smoked whitefish and smoked salmon salads! 1/4 lb of each + some butter club crackers is really all the lunch I need!
Ilona HiilaJune 8, 2014Take 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!
Best corned beef and pastrami in NYC. Open 24/7 which is incredible. They never close which is even better.- Love that matzoh ball soup. Love that this place appears to be a kosher deli but it totally serves whatever they want
- Lots of $15.95 lunch specials that guarantee no one leaves hungry. Includes soup, slaw, pickles, fries, coffee and many meal options.
Corsetière InesJanuary 7, 2018Feeling ill? Have the super soup with extra noodles. You won’t regret it. It’s my hangover helper and kicks a cold fast.
Paul Bryant-SmithJanuary 16, 2016The half sandwich and "cup" of soup special is fantastic, but it leaves me wondering just how humongous a "bowl" of soup must be.
Just as good, if not better than the other big name delis in NYC. Go for lunch for more bang for your buck
Kevin DudleyNovember 19, 2014The 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.
Ricky SherrillJanuary 20, 2015Super friendly service along with good food make this a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.- Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011Winner 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.
Jack EtheringtonSeptember 24, 2017Portion sizes are humongous. Could easily share between 2. Solid beef hash.
New York HabitatDecember 2, 2011One of our favorite spots to get a good pastrami on rye. Don't sleep on the corned beef though, it's mouthwateringly good.
Josephine SonApril 16, 2012Best pastrami in NYC, yes better than Katz's! Love the old school vibe & cranky waitresses.- Josephine SonJuly 18, 2014They'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!
Elie BleierJuly 3, 2014A dying breed. Get the half sandwich (pastrami) half soup (matzah ball). You will be stuffed.- Caroline LeeAugust 17, 2011I 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
- Thomas MoJune 14, 2015Sandwiches here are pricy but very good and very large. I wish they sliced the meat thicker though.
- Village VoiceApril 19, 2012Sarge's Delicatessen's Pastrami Sandwich voted #1 on The VillageVoice's 10 Best Late Night Eats in New York City: http://bit.ly/GD3I7F
Katie Berger FolmarMarch 21, 2015I had takeout via seamless and had amazing soup! Definitely great when you aren't feeling great!
Meng HeJune 8, 2012Try the The Cookout Burger - Smokey BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with lettuce, tomato, and Bermuda onion.
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 7, 2011Home 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.
Dan NugentJune 4, 2014The sandwiches are pricey, but enormous, bring a big appetite or prepare to take home a doggy bag.
Anthony De RosaJune 14, 2016It'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.
- The Corcoran GroupAugust 27, 2010Excellent pastrami and fries. Can you finish “The Monster”? Supposedly NYC largest sandwich. Do it and win a free t-shirt.
Jessica ChiangSeptember 17, 2012They 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.
Bob WelchApril 18, 2023It's just steps away from Grand Central Terminal and when you are that close, you stop by.
The menu states noodle kugel serves two but fails to tell you the cheesecake serves three. Both are delicious.
Hannah SmokerMay 1, 2012Amazing amazing amazing. Best drunken stop ever made for a late night sandwich.
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- 24 Hours
(212) 679-0442
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Wi-Fi
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Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
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