Beresovsky's Deli
Restaurant · Near Southeast
1201 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Highlights
Pastrami sandwiches, knishes, bagels, milkshakes, and cheesecake
Pastrami sandwiches, knishes, bagels, milkshakes, and cheesecake
"Celebrating the nostalgia of a traditional Jewish deli, this new Navy Yard shop from Knead Hospitality + Design is serving up pastrami, corned beef, and brisket on rye along with egg creams, latkes, and, of course, NYC bagels. The deli is also constantly serving limited times sandwiches, with playful collaborations highlighting local chefs and even fictional ones, like Italian beefs inspired by hit FX series The Bear." - Tierney Plumb
"The newest Navy Yard outpost from Knead Hospitality + Design serves fresh NYC bagels and deli sandwiches piled high with pastrami, corned beef, or brisket across form Nationals Park. There are also egg creams, latkes, and knishes to round out the classic Jewish deli fare. The small shop also hosts monthlong sandwich collaborations with local beloved chefs. Knead’s Navy Yard portfolio includes the next-door Gatsby, stylish ode to greasy-spoon Americana throwback cocktails, meatloaf, oversized chicken pot pie," - Tierney Plumb
"A Women’s History Month-themed sandwich collaboration with chef Amy Brandwein, featuring a sandwich named 'The Truth' with proceeds supporting a local nonprofit." - Emily Venezky
"Beresovsky’s Deli is one of those places that does just enough, and not an ounce more. Thick, meaty sandwiches are the norm at the counter-service Jewish deli in Navy Yard, but they’re often haphazardly thrown together, leaving you to adjust them so much you should’ve just made it yourself. But overall, most of the handhelds are decent, like Marc’s Mash Up with just the right amount of well-seasoned chicken, crisp tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Most folks grab and go, but there are a dozen stools—mostly overlooking Half St.—where you can enjoy knishes and bagels, too. This is a particularly welcome addition for Nats fans looking for a last-minute bite to bring into the stadium and avoid paying twice as much for a meal that’s half as good. Food Rundown Marc’s Mash Up This chicken sandwich is our go-to here. It’s a lighter bite that feels like a complete, balanced dish with the tomato and avocado alongside the chicken. And it’s a little less messy (though still not put together well), so it’s best for grab-and-go, whether you’re taking it home or to the game. Papa Eddie's The brisket is juicy and the horseradish has a good spice. But the sandwich is heavy, and there’s nothing to cut the denseness of it, which makes it hard to eat. And it’s sloppily made—the horseradish is all on one side of the bun, the provolone isn’t spread out, and the brisket doesn’t fill the soft hoagie roll. Kim’s Latkes These greasy little potato cakes are a solid bite when you need a small snack. They’re herby, and the applesauce helps keep it from being too heavy." - Tristiaña Hinton
"This Jewish deli in Navy Yard serves classics like bagels, brisket, knishes, and pastrami. Plus, there's counter seating and a small patio right outside of the ballpark. We visited Bereovsky’s Deli and added it to the Hit List." - omnia saed, tristiana hinton
