New York City Restaurants

Katz’s Deli

#26 of 1880 things to do in New York City

#88 of 19972 things to do in USA

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Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

Not good for: service

  • Address
    • 205 E Houston St at Ludlow St
  • Transport
    • F, V to Lower East Side-2nd Ave
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 212 254 2246
  • Hours
    • breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Lonely Planet review for Katz’s Deli

Though visitors won’t find many remnants of the classic, old-world-­Jewish Lower East Side dining scene, there are a few stellar holdouts, among them the famous Katz’s Deli, where Meg Ryan faked her famous orgasm in the 1989 Hollywood flick When Harry Met Sally, and where, if you love classic deli grub like pastrami and salami on rye, it just might have the same effect on you.

 

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    ‘Send a salami to your boy in the army!’

    vickibronx recommends this,

    Sure, you’d think your boy in the army might prefer a letter from home, maybe some new socks, but the neon sign at the famous Katz’s Deli proclaims it’s salami they need and they might have a point. What Katz’s does with smallgoods would make the most war-hungry soldier lay down his gun in favour of a whopping pastrami on rye.

    Katz’s Deli (yes, it’s the deli more famous for the faked orgasm scene in ‘When Harry Met Sally’, and if the waiters had a dime for every time some yuckster had said ‘I’ll have what she’s having’, you can bet they wouldn’t hardly be waiting tables anymore) on New York’s Lower East Side is still the real deal – classic Jewish fare is hurled across the counter for you to enjoy under the gallery of signed celebrity photos. Matzoh ball soup certainly tastes a little more piquant under the gaze of Bill Clinton.

    Many people would say that the classic New York diner is disappearing, and that’s true to some extent, but Katz’s (in business since 1888 already!) remains loyal to a toughened clientele who can knock off a serve of brisket and pickles and leave the Pepto Bismol to the amateurs.

    Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers

    Not good for: service

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    A must go to place!

    smileykrn recommends this,

    My sister and I went to Katz for the first time in December 2007 and we still have a craving for another sandwich. The pastrami is unbelieveable. And to add to it, the atmosphere - fast, loud and with people from all walks of life. This is a true NYC deli with great food. Not to be missed.

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