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    Nate'n Al's

    4.1 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda. The best!
    Evan W.

    Nate & Al's has been around a long time, dodged a near-closing during Covid, and remains a favorite among the Beverly Hills folk who may not know better or may have forgotten what a truly good deli is. Oh, it presents as a textbook Jewish deli of old, with traditional brown booths and paneled dividers, dark Formica tables, and a menu featuring the greatest hits of deli dining. But the food here is overpriced and underwhelming, like so many of the other delis around town these days. The staff is nice, for sure. They welcome you with smiles, seat you quickly, and immediately offer you drinks. Everything is clean and well-preserved, so you feel like you're in for a great meal. I ordered my usual: Pastrami on Rye, Russian Dressing on the side, with Potato Salad. To drink: Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray, the very best soda for cutting through the richness of deli meat. The sandwich came promptly, and looked quite nice. The portion was appropriate for a normal sandwich (as opposed to being ridiculously stuffed), and the pastrami was nicely marbled. But looks can be deceiving. The bread was a bit too dense -- possibly made that way, or possibly a touch stale. Either way, after 2 bites I abandoned the bread and just ate the meat. The pastrami, while juicy with a soft texture, lacked flavor. I believe they bring their meat in from a purveyor, and the lack of inspiration is evident. Potato salad was also generously portioned, but had far too much mustard, and the result is a side dish that feels more Southern Picnic than Lower East Side. Again, this is a Deli serving a so-so sandwich at a price nearly the same as Katz's in NYC, and it's a shame. It's just not worth it. I've come to find that the best pastrami in Los Angeles is being served at places Johnny's in West Adams or on special at BBQ places, and usually at 2/3's the price. When it comes to Nate & Al's, I wouldn't say never go, but I wouldn't expect much bang for your buck -- or in the case of the pastrami sandwich, your 27-bucks.

    Brisket sandwich with mac salad
    Mia G.

    Cool deli. Food was good but pricey (LA prices). Bit of a wait but I mean what can you expect from a restaurant on Father's Day. Nice seating on the outside. Great people watching.

    Breakfast menu
    Flor M.

    Conveniently located near UCLA, came here for early dinner with my baby Bruin. This place is a foodies paradise. Breakfast options are served all day, which is perfect for me because who likes the flexibility of ordering a lox bagel anytime the craving hits. Also a lot of delicious options for pastries, pies, and treats. I love that this place gives you a pickle plate. My favorite were the pickle chips. I could eat those all day. I ordered a matzo ball soup with chicken and bagel chips. Definitely amazing and the perfect dinner that leaves your belly warm on a cold winter day. The service here is excellent, prices are reasonable, portions are big, plenty of seating options, and parking is nearby at the parking garage. Highly recommend the coffee cake. Definitely hits the spot paired with coffee. I also ordered sliced rye bread to go. I definitely recommend ordered 1/2 a loaf unless you have a big family or a gathered then order the whole loaf. Also recommend putting it in the fridge if you need it to last longer. Overall, this place is amazing and I look forward to my next visit!

    Matzo Ball Soup
    Patrick L.

    Had Saturday lunch with my UCLA-student son. What a fun spot! We were seated quickly, though it was busy. We have been checking off old-school Jewish-style delis around the greater LA area, so Nate'n Al's was a natural choice. Normally, I get a pastrami sandwich, but my wife wanted to share a sandwich and you guessed it--turkey. Don't get me wrong, it was a good turkey sandwich, but not a pastrami sandwich. My son ordered the pastrami, and it was excellent. I shared the matzo ball soup with my wife, which was very good. The pickle platter on the table was a nice touch, and the shoestring fries on the side were a winner. I thought the service was quite good, especially for such a busy place. Next time, I am going straight for the pastrami. Love Nate'n Al's. 5 stars.

    Anthony K.

    Iconic classic deli. The staff is friendly, the kind that somehow knows your order before you even open the menu. Pastrami on rye? Always solid. Matzo ball soup with bagel chips? Mandatory. The outside patio is perfect for people watching, and their bagels, lox, whitefish, and all the deli goodies are fresh and ready for breakfast, whether you're solo or with friends.

    Chris R.

    Excellent! I got the "New York", which is Pastrami, Cole Slaw, and Russian dressing on Rye, with some potato salad. I can't say enough good about this!! Great pastrami, great rye, and the potato salad was on point for sure (not something you can say very often). I'll be back!!

    Chicken pot pie pockets
    Lea W.

    You can never go wrong with an old school deli that serves the classics with a smile. When you walk in, the dining room decor immediately transports you to another time...the pristine wood paneling and vinyl upholstery are a throwback to when menus weren't fussy and the food was fabulous. We shared potato latkes and chicken pot pie pockets and our server, Daniel, immediately advised us that the pot pie pockets would "take a little longer. Is that okay??" You'd better believe it was okay, because those babies were flaming hot and tasted amazing. The potato latkes were perfectly crisp on the outside and so, so good. Great food is definitely worth waiting for! 10/10 definitely recommend!

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    Linda C.

    Our food was delicious! We had (of course!) matzoh ball soup, chicken noodle soup, chopped liver sandwich, roast beef sandwich, chicken pot pie and Nova salmon on bagel with the works .. followed by rugelah, chocolate cream pie, banana cream pie and the black/white cookie. SOOO delicious. We were seated pretty quickly on a packed Christmas Day and our meals came in a very timely manner. Our server was Deborah... very nice and professional. Even though she was at the end of her shift on a VERY busy day she maintained her cool and total service to our table. Very clean with a dedicated staff. We had a worthy experience which is deserving of a 5 star review.

    Potato Latkes, Whitefish Salad, pickles
    Caroline D.

    Great spot for lunch! It has a fun nostalgic vibe and a menu full of deli classics. Love their latkes, soups, and whitefish salad. Easy to get in and out too.

    Monica R.

    The tradition deli in the hart of Rodeo Drive. You can find a good place to eat and not pay a fortune. The food is the delicious and comfort meal, nice service, and ambience is the family place , you can see the customers know each other. My family from Arkansas enjoyed it. After, you can visit The Brainwashed museum.

    Gabby S.

    Amazing food, quick service, and a perfect deli! Loved our server! We were immediately sat down and given menus! Got multiple refills on drinks!

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    The food here is okay and have the saltiest pickles.

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    Another one of my Beverly Hills favorites. It is an old Diner style Jewish Deli. The decor is a bit old and worn but the food is great.

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    Good selection of classic deli fare. Very hearty and thick potato pancakes are a great choice!

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    Great deli with amazing sandwiches. We ordered the Westwood and a tuna salad...both were delicious. Our waitress Michelle was the best!

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    Food was good. Not a chill place to go, though. lots of hustle and bustle.

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    Best tuna salad ever! Our waitress "blue glasses" was a hoot and took excellent care of us! Best deli in la!

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    Wonderful food and great service!!! Bar none the best deli in town!!! The Reuben's are out of this world

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    Ask the Community - Nate'n Al's

    Do they serve halal meat?

    You would need to contact the restaurant.

    What's good here for breakfast?

    SO SO SO Many things . It just depends really on what your craving in the morning Sweet or Savory ? Check out our Menu online , and BTW we serve breakfast all day :D.

    Do you serve, gluten-free pancakes, French toast, or waffles or gluten-free bread/toast/bagels?thx!

    Probably not. They have a very limited menu now

    When are they closing their Beverly Drive location and moving?

    Nate n Al's reopened for takeout only and limited hours 05/16/2020 !

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes they do. Make sure you get the name of the person you talk too.

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