Old school charm and superb smoked fish. Clearly they are not Russ and Daughters - the younger generation of ownership has not gotten involved to their detriment. The smoked fish swillers of the UWS have moved on to Fairway and stayed true to Zabars, but I would still strongly recommend the Nova, Scotch Salmon and Baked Salmon - really and truly high quality. The rest of the output is questionable in appearance as many of the salads (cucumber, chopped liver, whitefish, etc.) looks like they suffer from lack of turnover. I sincerely hope this store hangs on and stays around for another 100 or so years, but unless they see investment both financially and emotionally from new blood, the prognosis is dim. Eat Smoked Fish Y'all..... read more

5 stars sometimes is not enough for an establishment and that's certainly the case for Murray's Sturgeon Shop. We just moved to the area but have already been here over a dozen times. This is a place to get honest food, excellent service in a clean and friendly environment. This is true gem in the UWS. Our fridge is always stocked with their fluffy tuna salad, quarts of borscht and other soups like their potato leek and split pea. We always get some sliced pastrami and of course, lox and smoked fish and bagel chips. Service is always nice and every order is accurate. Each person takes great care in putting your order together and it's one of the few places that truly appreciate your business. This is a special place - you must try it :) read more

Just what the doctor ordered. Tasty nova smoked salmon, moist and delicious whitefish, creamed herring with onions (and they weigh it before adding the onions and cream). And the counter men are also pleasant, not surly or curt!! read more

The place to go for smoked fish in NYC! I I also love their herring and salads. If you are open minded try the vegi chopped liver, it's awesome(the real stuff is great but I love the vegi one for some reason) read more

Any rating under 5 stars is clearly the work of a communist. Murray's, standing triumphant inside the heavenly gates of whitefish Valhalla with the likes of Barney Greengrass and Russ & Daughters. A sturgeon bagel and cream cheese reminder of what you will be missing if you leave New York city. Do not even think of coming around Manhattan without stopping in for a toasted whitefish salad bagel with capers, cream cheese and tomato. New York Institution. read more

Murrays Sturgeon Shop seems stuck in time both in the esthetics and in the amazing quality of its food product. I have found them to consistently have the highest quality smoked, pickled and nova salmon, sturgeon and herring. And servings are always carefully and mindfully prepared, in a manner that has been lost in the modern fast food fast serve mentality. This is not a restaurant, you can only buy fish, deli meats and spreads- but it's amazing and worth the price. read more

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Great quality fish, Super friendly and informative service. Really well laid out and obviously high-quality.

This has the charm and character of old New York I am drawn to everything that represents my growing up here. The Nova, White Fish and Sturgeon are first-rate, but the chopped liver is as good as my grandmother's. Sunday brunch is not Sunday Brunch without Murrays. Oscar and Ira are fixtures. They are surgeons when it comes to shaving or cutting the Nova. read more

Food was okay. BUT ... I ordered a smoked salmon "sandwich" and a sturgeon "sandwich", both on plain bagels (in addition to other items). Each "sandwich" contained at most 2 ounces (i.e., 1-2 thin slices) of fish. The charge for the two "sandwiches" and a total of 3, maybe 4, ounces of fish was $32.70. That is obscene price gouging! I will not order online from Murray's again unless they make a point of providing a fair return for the prices being charged. read more

An egg salad sandwich my grandma would make. The perfect lunch. But be aware- it is a summer borscht. Cucumber brunoise so yum- for summer. Thank you for the flavors of the past in my present xoxox read more

This place is really, really bad. When I unwrapped the sable, a foul stench consumed the house, and my wife asked me immediately to throw it away. I took one nibble and on reflex spit it out. The chopped herring was dessicated and flavorless. And the gravlax was oily and unevenly seasoned. I ended up throwing all the fish away. You can read my other reviews: I love smoked fish and know the strong taste and smell that comes with it. But this was different - it smelled and tasted bacterial. Of course, I wasn't expecting Russ & Daughters or even Zabars, but I was expecting fresh fish. I should have walked out without ordering. What kind of Jewish deli doesn't sell cream soda. Even more embarassing was that i ordered fish from a place whose cream cheese is from Philadelphia - Philadelphia brand cream cheese. Never again. read more

Brought back memories of my childhood in The Bronx. The price with shipping is fair. It's worth every penny. Only trouble is you will try to eat a pound at one sitting. My eldest daughter never tried it. She likes lox but didn't think the white fish would be as good. 1/2 pound later........... , read more

When I was a teenaged boy, I use to walk by this place on the way to school, and laugh; it seemed so anachronistic, and what i wanted then was a good slice of pizza...which was about what i could afford. The old Jewish guys that worked there were not exactly kid friendly in 1971, either. I wish i had been more of a fresser (glutton) then. Every single thing i have had at murray's has been amazing, and i rarely use that word. The food tastes like memories of food i never even had before but should have. And i am now a fresser. Try the Schav, Borscht, and drink them both cold, in a small glass, not a bowl. Herring in sour cream, Rugelach, and of course the smoked fish. You wont get sturgeon or sable like this anywhere else, ok, except a few places in the city, or montreal, or toronto. the sturgeon is expensive, but have it at least once in your life, and dream sturgeon dreams the rest. Have the sturgeon with cream cheese on a bialy, not a bagel. Ach, don't be such a poyer (peasant). I would, though, if you have the time, get the bagels at B & H. That could be where Murray's gets theirs, but water is always freshest at the source. read more

Murray's is appetizing extraordinaire - with a capital 'A.' Surgeon and Smoked Salmon goes down smoother than any other I've ever had. Consider Murray's for Catering, as well as Carry-out and Eat-in. Here's why: Thanks to the excellent taste of those who hosted a sudden funeral (my cousins), multitudes of those paying condolence calls were satiated after a long, dreary day. Sturgeon, Sable, Whitefish- and Tuna- salads, Smoked Salmon, Bagels, Cream Cheese, olives, fruit, desserts, and all other accoutrements, were exceptional. Give those other places further down Broadway a rest, and enjoy here for exquisite dairy meals. Murray's quality and service withstands the test of time. Lawrence Weinzimer read more

From the outside, it may not look like much, but Murray's is THE staple of NYC gourmet and specialty seafood. For 100 years this place was an undiscovered gem, but lately its Hollywood East as bi-costal jet-sets are interspersed in long lines with neighborhood types. I guess being able to picnic on the beach in Malibu with Murray's whitefish gives LA folk real East Coast cred. read more

Murray's Sturgeon Shop - Murray's NYC! Arik Katzenberg - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

This is the reason we live on the Upper West Side. Murray's is the kind of place that makes you happy. There's a very strong mix of high-quality "elsewhere made" smoked fish and appetizing counter stuff alongside some really good items "homemade" at/for the shop. What they buy in from outside is clearly edited for quality, and the way they prepare it is outstanding. The counter guys put so much effort into ensuring that the fish you're buying is trimmed perfectly, and that you won't be eating or paying for any part that's less than the best. Anywhere else, that's not going to happen. Service is really friendly and thoughtful, offering suggestions but not being unpleasantly aggressive. In this neighborhood, the choice is between Barney Greengrass and Murray's. I go with Murray's. read more

Walking into this store is like taking a time machine back to 1965. The decor and the merchandising seem unchanged since I first visited the store in the late 1980's. At some point, about 10-15 years ago, they added kosher deli meats, but otherwise the store is unchanged. The distinguishing feature is the fish cutting. You always get meticulously sliced fish - with the sable trimmed to remove the dark area near the spine and the salmon in paperback sized slices. Many stores ruin good product with bad knifesmanship. At Murray's the countermen have major skills. The salads are also good, particularly the smoky whitefish salad and savory spinach and egg. Old fashioned pickled lox catches your eye. For me, the sturgeon and sable have become special occasion items, but the salmon is reasonably priced. The Scottish, sampled most recently, had a fine smoky flavor and was not greasy. If you can afford the sturgeon, well the place is called Murray's Sturgeon Shop for a reason. I am hoping that this place will survive until the smoked fish revival taking place downtown and in Brooklyn makes to the UWS. West Siders --Support Your Local Smoked Fish Shop. read more

The legendary Murray's Sturgeon Shop has been around since 1945! I love this place! A real old-time New York shop still operating the way they always have. A nice old neon sign out front, old time clock on the wall, and of course a fantastic selection of nova, sturgeon, white fish, and others as well as many other kosher items. This is the type of place that New York is all about, you have to check it out! read more

$24 Groupon barely made a dent at Murray's. Virtually everything is quoted by 1/4 lb, and the Groupon cant be used on any smoked fish. Here is what I got: White fish salad: homemade, chunky white fish, and a bit on the sweet side, chopped liver, also homemade and chunky with bits of egg: good but at almost $20 a lb?? It's chopped liver ! Pickled cucumbers, decent but not worth coming back for. Lastly gefilte fish was solid but nothing special. read more

The eponymous sturgeon is wonderful, but the bagel was pretty terrible. My protip would be to buy bagels somewhere else (Lenny's or Absolute[really this one]) and combine them with Murray's fine fish. read more

Although I have always liked the nova at Murray's, unfortunately I have to give a bad review now. I was visiting a friend in Maine and wanted to provide a weekend brunch for my host. I sent in an online order for about $200 worth of smoked fish and bagels. When the order didn't arrive on the Friday before the weekend, I called Murray's and was told that the website never transmitted the order to the shop. He kind of suggested that the fault was mine and made no effort to correct their error--no attempt to make a Saturday delivery, no apologies, no nothing. They have lost one customer. read more

Five stars for the regular Nova lox. I can absolutely attest that this is the best place to come elevate your Sunday brunch menu. The Nova lox are smoked and cut to perfection (ask for a sample, but only if you are going to buy). The staff know their product is amazing, and so do the patrons. A little slice of old New York lives! Personally the salted Nova was too salty, and the Gravalax were delicious as well but not exceptional like the Nova. read more

There may not be as sacred a space in all of Manhattan than the tiny counter that is Murray's. The nova is, of course, a dream - cut by countermen who approach their task with artistry and calm. The store may be named for its sturgeon, but the sable is the main event. And the borscht, I could write a song! In a city of rapacious landlords and constant change, may Murray's remain forever. read more

Eh. Just eh. The Sturgeon did not look good so I didn't buy it. I had some of the Whitefish, while adequate it was hardly transcendent and it was very expensive. Service is spotty. There is something really disconcerting about cans of Pringle's Potato Chips on the counter of a place like this. Doesn't fit. I think the Cucumber Salad was sitting there for a while. Ordering is very slow and very tedious. Yentas with large lists ordering one thing at a time, droning on and on. I don't get it. I'll go to Zabar's or Russ and Daughters. And be prepared to spend $$$$$ read more

I usually go to Zabar's because they have such a large selection of food, but the nova at Murray's is delicious. The store has not changed in the 40 years I've lived in the neighborhood. It is definitely a gem. read more

I don't know if it is because I live in Philadelphia and you just can't get food as good as this here. You just can't. The chopped liver is to die for. Well that's not nice to say, but I could sit there and spoon feed myself the whole container. The lox melts in your mouth and the herring in cream sauce with onions, oh.......................if I lived on the street where my brother lives I would have a big problem with less money and more weight. I did not visit the store myself (Good thing) or more would have been purchased. Next visit watch out. I know another yelp member had a problem back in 2009 with the sable. Well next visit, that will be something I will look into as sable is such a delicious delicacy. Please note this place is not for the faint of heart. Right now lox is going for $40 a pound. But you don't need much, one piece for a bagel could make it if you really are thrifty. Yeah it could make you swoon through breakfast. I'm going back. read more

Best lox on the Upper West Side. Best sturgeon on the Upper West Side. Best whitefish on the Upper West Side.

An amazing upper west side staple. I don't get smoked fish anywhere else because Murray's always tastes the best (specifically the lox and smoked salmon). I also LOVE their turkey pastrami and chopped liver. I always get their chicken soup whenever I'm under the weather and I swear it works magic on my colds! An overlooked must - the crumb cake. YOU NEED TO TRY it! read more

The best lox I have ever had. Evah!!!! The white fish, chicken noodle soup, and egg salad were also excellent. The food will be the talk of the party. I can't wait to return. read more

I cringed at the $16.75 price tag for a quarter-pound of sturgeon, but one bite turned that frown upside down. Luscious, rich, delicately smokey, flavorful but by no means overwhelmingly fishy. Also, if you buy $25 worth of smoked seafood, I believe they throw in some bagels and cream cheese. Finally, the guy at the counter was really nice. Great place. read more

Murray's Sturgeon Shop - 1/4-lb sturgeon. Yumsville. - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

There are many shops of this genre on the Upper West Side, and I have tried most of them. To me, Murray's beats them all on two above-the-rest offerings: creamed herring and chopped chicken liver. I buy these only here. read more

I've been going to Murray's for 25 years or more and I can tell you that their smoked fish surpasses Zabars, Barney Greengrass and Fairways. First, the staff all know how to slice the fish, which is becoming a lost art. Second, they know how to produce a consistent product, each fish is perfect. Third, their other food offerings are incredibly good as well. Their sable is the best anywhere. If you haven't had sable, try it. It is more subtle than lox, and has an incredible velvety texture. Their Eastern nova is superb; you can get cheaper by going to Broadway Farms, but it won't be as good. Pickled lox is hard to find, theirs is great. They also have three kinds of herring - you have to go to Russ & Daughters for a better selection. the schmaltz herring is fantastic. The whitefish is good, but honestly, the stuff at Costco is good too and 1/3 the price- and that includes the whitefish salad. Their soups are surprisingly good. Only my Mother makes better cold borscht and the schav is fantastic on a hot summer's day. The egg salad, spinach egg salad, tuna salad, and chopped chicken livers are all fresh and delicious. Finally, my kids think that their rugelach is the best in New York. So check it out - this is a serious old time smoked fish place. read more

Excellent fish, a New York institution, though I'd recommend getting your bagels elsewhere

Seriously, if you're on the UWS and looking for a sturgeon, where else would you go?

Came here on the recommendation of a good friend. Simply outstanding old school place. Everything looks and tastes homemade. Best. Smoked salmon. Ever. read more

The best smoked fish and bagels on the UWS. The tofu scallion spread is AMAZING - everyone I've served it to thinks it's cream cheese - they got the consistency and taste perfect. LONG LIVE MURRAY'S!!! read more

Wow must try if on the UWS the lox was amazing. They don't make delis like this anymore. read more

Murray's Sturgeon Shop - Nova Is amazing love this place - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Best smoked salmon ever. Herring (clear sauce) was also exceptional. Love home-like feel & look. Will definitely return again.

Great food and great service. They deliver locally and ship across the country. The order I placed arrived in California refrigerator-cold the next day, a real tonic in tough times. read more

Can't do Passover without my gefilte fish and vegetarian chopped liver. This place just makes me happy.