Sarge’s Deli, a Murray Hill classic since 1964, serves huge, tender pastrami stacks, rich matzo ball soup, and homestyle Jewish deli comfort fare in cozy, old-school digs.
"The difference between this and Katz’s? While Katz’s pastrami is a shade better most of the time, at Sarge’s there are no lines and you can sit in a comfy booth enjoying all the Jewish deli sandwich faves like roast brisket, corned beef, tongue, pastrami, turkey, salami, and various combinations on a selection of admittedly mediocre bread. But king of the sandwiches is the Monster, said to be the city’s largest sandwich." - Eater Staff
"Sarge’s has two different kinds of franks for sale. One is a deli-style beef frank, heaped with the usual sauerkraut and perfect grainy mustard. The other is from the Snap-O-Razzo line, dotted with onion and garlic, a little longer, and a dollar more. Need we tell you to stick with the traditional one?" - Robert Sietsema
"Sarge’s Delicatessen and Diner in Murray Hill is known for its 'monster' sandwich, standing a full foot high and held together with a 14-inch toothpick. The sandwich includes layers of salami, turkey, roast beef, corned beef, and pastrami, all slathered with Russian dressing among tomato, lettuce, and cole slaw. The sandwich is best eaten by deconstructing it, making open-face sandwiches, and discarding the tomatoes and lettuce." - Robert Sietsema
"Hot beef brisket with gravy at Sarge’s DeliFounded by a retired police sergeant in 1964, Sarge’s Deli has long been a staple of Murray Hill. As with many Jewish delis, the sandwiches may be on the expensive side, but they are also mind-bogglingly big. The brisket, served warm, with optional gravy, comes with a juicy mayo slaw and two kinds of pickles. Hey, this is a humongous $26 dinner!" - Robert Sietsema
"Sarge’s feels like a cross between a Jewish Deli and a diner in all the best ways. The softball-sized matzo ball is a little less fluffy than some others, but we love it, and there are also noodles involved. The seasoning is a little lighter, but that’s what gives it a homestyle flavor, as though the cook in the back knows that your grandpa is watching his sodium intake. Portions here are huge, so come with a friend and be prepared to share. " - carina finn koeppicus
