Despite all the recent bad reviews, we decided to try the pastrami. While the comparisons to Katz's and other famous delis are not appropriate, Josh has a good sandwich with the right amount of juiciness. The bread was toasted well. However the portion is small, the price is high ($28 as of 2026) and they put an automatic tip even with minimal service. Come if your not able to get good pastrami but not worth coming otherwise. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - The small amount of pastrami per half - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Horrible horrible horrible experience. Burned toast, incorrectly prepared and overcooked eggs then raw and cold eggs, steak that was chewy and grisly, sub standard latkes, liquid apple sauce. Shakshuka was ok but half of what it used to be (shallow pan). Do you need to hear more? Moped to see more? Just look at the pix. also they now charge 18% automatically on bill. We will NEVER go back to this restaurant which was a destination for us before. We LOVED it and are now profoundly disappointed. So sad. New management is not co tinging the Josh's Deli high standards. Really, Josh should insist that his name be removed. Looks bad on him. read more

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I can't understand how this restaurant is Michelin rated!!! Worst meal I've had during my stay in Miami. We ordered latkes, a Jewban and a Reuben. Half of the items on the menu were not even available. Not even French fries! No soups, no potato salad and no appetizers. Reuben came with no sauerkraut and when we told the waitress she went to get some and we heard the cook yell at her and say it didn't come on the jewban...it was missing from the Reuben! $87 for two sandwiches and a latke order. Save your money. And the restaurant was filthy. read more

I used to visit Josh's Deli many times over the years. You would walk in and Josh (you know, the guy the place is named after) would personally greet you from the bar, with a bow, where he is making the food. They used to have seats at the bar, a pleasant space you'd actually want to sit and have conversation. You would then order, if you wanted, what was probably some of the best Jewish deli sandwiches you could find in Florida. I don't know what on Earth happened from his tenure to today, but the difference is night and day. The prices went drastically up. The quality went way down. The service was arrogant. The food was anywhere from mediocre to poor. They don't even serve the sandwich with the fries anymore, but to be honest, I'm not sure I'd even want them regardless. There were three flies hovering around. They were the only things that would've enjoyed the sad hollow shell of what used to be a great deli. Only this obnoxiously overpriced slop remains. $77 for two sandwiches and a Sprite Zero, with automatic gratuity. Do not go here. read more

A delightful experience. This cozy spot is tucked in a hole in the wall just minutes from the Bal Harbour Shops. My mom and I stopped in on a rainy morning and were immediately seated at the bar. Seeing as it was a front row seat to be able to watch the chef work his magic, I was not upset. Here I had the best corned beef hash I think I've ever had. The coleslaw was out of this world. And make sure to ask for jelly - Josh makes his own and it's a mix of mango and mamey. Unexpected and GOOD. If I lived anywhere near here, I'd be an instant regular. It's perfectly cozy and the smell that you get to enjoy when he's making his rye bread from scratch - second to none. I HIGHLY recommend, and will hopefully be back. read more

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Was invited by my friend Esther for my birthday lunch to Josh's deli what a great experience. The Ruben was corn beef all made here fresh. Last time I had such a delicious Ruben was in NYC. Our server is Juan such a pleasant professional young man. He helped us decide with the menu. What a beautiful day today and lunch. Come eat at this hidden gem in Surfside. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Ruben corn Corned Beef Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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So the service, to start, was, atrocious. The waitress disappeared for 20 minutes without taking our order. She spent that time helping a walk in order 6 inches from us, telling us 2 minutes. Each time. Over and over. Instead of just asking 5he other lady to wait 6 seconds as she kept doing to us. The food was OK. Obviously you expect it to be pricey, which it was. French toast was excellent, they added a crunch to the outside. Both the turkey and beef bacon on the Jewban (clever idea) was dry beyond word. Servings average-to-large and food quality average-to-good but didn't make up for the double whammy of expensive and terrible service. May be better as takeout. And they forced an 18% service charge on our party of 5. And as a cherry on the turd sundae of this experience, their card reader was down and I haven't carried cash on me since 2007. One of my worst dining out experiences ever, and was pretty bad even before the payment issue, which may or may not have been their fault. read more

After reading about this place and following the IG account for years, I finally made the pilgrimage to Josh's Deli. A quaint storefront in sunny Surfside, it had limited seating but tremendously innovative deli favorites. I had the corned beef hash and eggs and let me tell you, I'll never be able to eat the canned stuff at a diner again after this experience. My wife got latkes with smoked salmon on top, which was just delectable. Everything here is made carefully and with a creative eye, something those of us who cherish deli staples but seek more will find enticing. If you are feeling adventurous and want to eat Jewish deli food from another (some would say tastier) universe, come to Josh's Deli. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Corned beef hash and eggs - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Had brunch at Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing in Surfside and tried a range of items across the menu. The vibe is laid-back and feels like a creative twist on your classic Jewish deli--with some dishes really impressing and others missing the mark a bit. Shakshuka - 8/10 * Rich, peppery tomato base with a noticeable smokiness from the roasted peppers * Chickpeas added nice texture * Eggs were perfectly runny and mixed beautifully with the sauce, adding creamy depth Breakfast Burrito - 6/10 * Filling had good flavor, but didn't quite match what you'd expect in a burrito * Fell apart too easily while eating * Side salad was forgettable--just greens with minimal dressing Avocado Toast - 9/10 * One of the best I've had in a while * Served on long, crispy French-style bread (unique and worked well) * Generous portion of avocado, well-seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes * Arugula was a nice touch, though not essential * Egg was a perfect sunny side up Surfside Breakfast - 7/10 (based on appearance and secondhand) * Didn't taste it myself, but it looked like a solid classic American breakfast * My dad enjoyed it * Plate came with over-easy eggs, country potatoes, salad, and toast Service was efficient, and the menu has fun personality. While not every item blew me away, there's definitely some creative comfort food going on here. I'd come back for the shakshuka or avo toast--both are worth the stop. read more

Welp, I've been a resident of Surfside for 13 years. Josh's Deli was awesome. Always packed. Today, I ordered the Surfside Breakfast. It states 3 eggs any style blah, blah, blah. Then vegetables, mushrooms, onions $3. The server told us we had to have it scrambled, he can't put vegetables on the side. I said, "It says any style." He was obnoxious so we left. Now, I know why it was empty at noon. We went next door to The Carrot (packed) and it was great. Hahahaha. You won't see me there ever again. read more

Do yourself a favor and don't go. Expensive. Half the things on the menu were not available. They got our order wrong. Tiny restaurant and didn't seem clean. read more

$88 for a mediocre pastrami sandwich, fries, slaw & 1 can of beer...no tip. That's before mentioning I ordered Shakshuka but eggs were undercooked so I didn't eat it & they took it off the bill. Sadly this will be my final visit. What a distant memory of the delicious place this used to be. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Skimpy slice of pickle along a salty pastrami sandwich (with extra meat) - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

I want to know why there isn't a line out the door for this incredible pastrami sandwich! What an absolute gem. We ordered the Ginsberg, which had the most perfect thin pastrami with caramelized onion. An incredible bite!! We also enjoyed the veggie sandwich, with delicious caponata and the jewbanize, which combined pastrami and pork. So good! Also great pickles! We also ordered the granola Greek yogurt (loved the peanut butter chips!) and the chocolate pancake. And since we were there for brunch, we had to order coffee. The cold brew tasted like a chocolate shake somehow. Obsessed! Service was great. Josh himself is back there making orders! And the cafe is small but a cool vibe. I already can't wait to go back! So happy this place exists only 20 mins from my house. read more

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Drove from Gables for what we thought would be a good deli experience. Food poor, service poor, ambiance had to sit outside and witness motorcycle accident. Wont be traveling there again. read more

Did the original owner, Josh Marcus overwork himself at his small deli in Surside? Most likely. Did transitioning to a Glatt Kosher restaurant benefit the overwhelmingly Kosher community in Surfside? Most likely. Did turning over his restaurant to new partners make his restaurant better? Unequivocally NO!!! It's unclear if he sold his restaurant or is still a partner. Nobody seemed to eager to answer my questions. I used to recommend Josh's Deli to friends and family visiting from out of town, looking for good Deli food with a twist. Everything was made in-house and was 100% amazing. I just paid over $30 for a Pastrami on Rye and it was mediocre at best. It was not made in-house (although they said it was) I can tell prepackaged Pastrami from Josh's Pastrami. This might be fine for the bland food-loving Glatt Kosher community. But the empty tables during lunch hour speak volumes. I hope Josh Marcus opens a non-Kosher Deli soon! The service was weird. It lost the ambiance from when Josh used to prepare everything while great music was playing. #Bummer read more

Is the bar in front of Josh cooking my favorite place to be in Miami? It very well might be. This time it was a gloomy Sunday at noon and I walked in to get some pastrami hash followed by a massive order of deep fried, then baked french toast (no picture, sorry - was too busy eating). The personal spin he puts on all his dishes is always a great addition to what would otherwise be simple deli classics. Watching him get those monster pancakes to perfection from the stove to the oven, spinning them, flipping them, pushing them, padding them...he doesn't take his eye off them from batter to stack. He elevates the flavor or the texture to let you know this came out of his amazing creativity. It shows passion and dedication and a true love for his place and what he offers the community. Can't wait to be back seating in that bar watching josh do his magic. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Never going back Try 41st street or drive to Boca Worse food Terrible staff Pastrami not made in house Bread is gross - not deli bread Pastrami was served shredded in tiny pieces. Was inedible !!! Ps - they didn't even remove from bill Be warned Never go to this dirty terrible place read more

Worst deli I've ever been to Pastrami is served cold Pastrami is shredded not sliced (prob over cooked) Bread is terrible - breaks apart while eating No pickles No coleslaw YES high prices Not worth it read more

Josh's used to be amazing. But since the change in ownership, it's not good anymore. The food is now bland, bread stale and the menu is much smaller. I understand converting to kosher food to appeal to local residents. Pls bring back the old Josh's and move closer to Miami! read more

The place was dirty, actually the kitchen looked nasty. We went to the bathroom and the floor looked like it had not been cleaned in months. My guest requested a plastic fork because she didn't trust the utensils. Pastrami was sparse. Latske was greasy. The guy with the curly hear pretended like he didn't hear us. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Our favorite place in the entire Miami Beach area! Everything is great and made with care.

Josh's Deli has been ruined!!!!! This was for many years our go-to favorite breakfast place - they just reopened as a Kosher restaurant and now - no dairy! No butter no milk no cream cheese and no bagels!!! Pathetic. HUGE MISTAKE - HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. read more

Nine dollar special knish with mushrooms was dry, overcooked/burnt and had no flavor.

Nice place but they do NOT sell bagels (anymore). Chef said that when they went kosher they gave up bagels. Good espresso in any case.

I used to come here frequently to eat the what I thought was the best Rueben sandwich in south Fl . I came here after a couple years of not visiting and was completely shocked of how bad the Rueben was compared to before . Not only that, but the price had more than doubled. I feel completely stiffed paying $52 for a sandwich and fries. read more

Wonderful!!! Better than some NY delis. Fabulous matzoh ball soup. Great replaces too

Parking challengineg in this entire area but, keep looking, you will find a lot. Our visit was on Monday at noon. We were given a choice of sitting inside or out, and we chose outside on the sidewalk. She had the Pero salad with added Turkey. I had the smoked and spiced pastrami on Rye with Cole Slaw and a smoothie mango with milk as the base. They brought a bottle of water to the table. For us, this is always a plus as I drink a fair amount of water with a meal. Her salad was delicious and full of fresh ingredients and flavor. My Pastrami sandich was just as I love them. The meat was tender, seasoned perectly and very tasty, the bread fresh and toasted rye with a special sea horse sauce and a side of cole slaw. This was a tasty sandwich and side. The mango smoothie was also tasty. However, using milk as a base made it a bit heavy for lunch, in my opinion. It was tasty nonethless. This was a very nice lunch place. read more

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I was brought here by a friend excited by her "discovery." Unassuming from outside, equally so inside. Small, but not claustrophobic. Most of the space is kitchen. Only about 16-18 seats inside. Perhaps the same number outside. Be prepared to become friends with other guests, you're never far away and certainly within earshot of their conversations. This is NOT a criticism, it's an amused observation. Brunch or lunch, the menu is eclectic deli and diner fare. But, don't be fooled by what appears to be a small menu, the variations on options creates opportunities to appeal to anyone. Tuna latkes? Omelettes with the funkiest combination offers; hashes of meats or seafoods, numerous untraditional offerings. Pancakes or French toast with savory sweet combinations of various chocolates, berries, or fruits. Drink options are equally odd and oddly unusual. Service is prompt and professional with a sense of humor. Food is served immediately, fresh and hot - nothing sitting under heat lamps waiting for runners. I was taking photos as plates arrived. First of the well composed salmon platter and side of fries. But, in my eating excitement, I overlooked a photo of my 1/2 order blueberry and banana pancakes with 2 eggs and a side of bacon. Plates are art. Food is delicious. A bit of sticker shock at the check. I didn't get to scrutinize but I suspect my companion's mimosa made an independent dent. Total was almost $70 for 2 people (including a healthy tip). All in all, a good morning stop. Not a 4, not a 5. 4.5 stars is fair. But, I'd certainly return. read more

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Went here for breakfast on my birthday. Not only was the service slow and lacking but my pancakes were very undercooked. Will not be returning and do not recommend. There are better breakfast places in the area. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Pancakes - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Amazing food. The best in Sufside and probably Miami. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Visited this joint today for breakfast as it had great ratings and claimed to be Michelin reviewed (what ever that means / no stars). Found out that the food was average, minimal sitting space , one server. Prepare to be disappointed. read more

The food is AMAZING! Wow! The service started off a little slow but definitely got better through the meal. It's is a bit pricey but definitely WORTH IT! read more

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It was ok overall. Meats were good. Pickles were not. Service was ok. Bread was very thick and just toasted (not griddled or pressed) so overall a bit heavy and boring. I don't think I will go back again, but the food was decent. read more

Cool ambiance, interesting art and decor. Service was straight forward, we sat where ever we wanted. My partner and I split two sandwiches. It came with a pickle spear and coleslaw. For an extra $2 you can get fries with your order. As for taste... AMAZING! We had the Olli n Xavi and the Jewbanize. The deli meats were so tender and juicy. Bread was perfectly toasted and the inclusions was match made. I definitely would recommend coming here. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Olli n Xavi - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Josh's is very small and you could easily walk past it. I had the French toast, breakfast all open hours which I love and crispy bacon. Not a lot of places in Miami understand the concept of crispy bacon, but these people do. Food was good and too much to finish. Service quick. I would definitely go back again. read more

Great food ! great vibe Service is always good And the location is perfect! what more do you need Also their fresh squeezed OJ is read more

The nicest people, but the worst pastrami ever, dry, and with no flavor, and for $28.50. The reuben had the same problem. But best shakshuka, though. read more

Great latkes (with tuna). The salmon platter was substantial and had all the accoutrements necessary. Josh is in the kitchen and is warm and friendly. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Latkes with tuna topping - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

One of our favorite hidden gems in Miami. A bright shining star in Surfside. It's always a new experience every time we go back. And Josh is just such a joy. An incredibly hospitable human and a next level chef. The best places to eat are the ones with a paper sign on the door. We had the smoked mushroom frittata. He gives it a a wild twist by infusing it with a tasty umami something-something. And he uses oyster mushrooms as his choice for shroom. Dope. And I don't use the word "dope" lightly. The Tuna latkes are always a must for us. They are crunch and just sooo good. Tuna is great quality dressed with finely chopped seaweed. The focaccia is perfect in taste, texture and portion. The salmon tzatziki is an interesting, light and refreshing take on the dish. It's great starter using the perfect bread to spread it on. It's perfectly balanced using salmon roe to give another dimension of literal pop. We ordered a 1/2 order the "Pancake", and I'm glad we did because we would have needed a forklift to get out of there. It is an ambitious portion that even Joey Chestnut would question. The pancake is the perfect texture with wonderful flavor before adding any syrup. Pretty sure that syrup is homemade too b/c it definitely didn't taste store bought. The chocolate chips were cooked into the batter the way they should be, and of course with bananas as Jack Johnson recommends. Overall another wonderful experience at our favorite "deli". If you can make your way to Surfside be sure to stop here to have an unexpectedly wonderful and personal dining experience. read more

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Wonderful restaurant. Amazing, delicious brisket sandwich. High quality establishment.