Everything was yummy. Cute ambience, very much a classy upscale 50's style deli. Remember if you want a kids cheeseburger you should ask for cheese for the kids burger. (Mind you it does say hamburger so that was our fault). My Reuben was delicious. I am a picky Reuben eater, the marble rye was butter/flat top toasted (a nice crunch) with fresh corned beef, Swiss, dressing and I enjoyed the pickle on it. The right amount of everything. Our server was polite, and on top of everything. We suck and didn't catch his name (our fault not his), younger guy with a bald head, Monday lunch closer. Thanks for taking care of us and 3 little kids. The closing host was also awesome noticing that my kids loved the wiki stix and gave us more to take home. Thanks read more

Beautiful place. When you walk in it feels like you are going to have the most amazing meal ever. We both selected the PAM breakfast. One was ordered as is and it was rated 7 out of 10. OUCH The other PAM was modified and I rated this one the same. Another OUCH I wanted so much to love this place but when you're eating your meal and thinking my OJ at home is sooo much better than this one. I wonder how long this bacon has been sitting around because it's dry and tough? THAT's NOT GOOD. Food should taste fresh as though it was just made, FOR ME. This food was not. It lacked flavor was not very warm and again did not express freshness. Bagel was also just okay. No where near a New York Bagel. Overall for a restaurant to be memorable each individual item has to be the best. This results in a total amazing meal. This meal unfortunately was not amazing just Okay. What was good? Glad you asked. Coffee was warm & tasted good. Extra points for providing real cream on the side. Love that! It's a great touch! The cream cheese was excellent. Service was also good. I think this place has great potential but definitely needs a new chef with more upscale, fresh ideas. read more

Wanna pretend you're in New York? This does it well. You'd really think you're in the theater district in Manhattan. Try the pastrami or corned beef sandwiches. And you don't have to be from there to enjoy read more

This place packs a punch when it comes to the style of the place. When you walk in you're immediately transported to an elegant 1950s style New York diner. It's a photogenic place, and somewhere you can relax over breakfast. They open at 8am and serve breakfast, lunch, and some dinner meals too. I went for the Latke eggs Benedict with pastrami. The hollandaise sauce was flavorful but the pastrami portion was really quite small. The coffee was disappointing; quite watery without a real flavor. I'd skip that next time. Service was excellent. Next time I think I'd do the pastrami or corned beef Sandwiches. Well worth a try if you're in downtown Sarasota. read more

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Perfect. Everything I needed from a deli. Something I greatly miss living in Nashville. Well done!!!

Probably being a little generous with the four stars. More like 3.75 - had the Reuben it was very solid, a tad dry - had to ask for a little more thousand island, but it was very good - not Hall of Fame but I will be back. read more

Palm Avenue Deli - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This is the spot for a light, delicious soup and sandwich. Can't beat their 'Pickle for a Nickle' either, two (2) picks and some coleslaw. The whitefish croquettes are my absolute favorite. I could eat ten dozen and it get enough! Dustin was courteous and had great recommendations. His vibe was calm and kept tabs on what was needed even before we asked. Give the Matzo Ball soup a try, it worked great for that Sunday morning headache! read more

Palm Avenue Deli - Matzo Ball Soup - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Popped into Palm Ave Deli for a quick take out at lunch, had a real solid corned beef and Swiss sandwich that was tender had a good taste on a nice seeded rye, the side of potato salad was perfect and a crisp deli style dill was an added treat !! Service was quick and accommodating making my first visit to P.A.D. a pleasant one !! I'll be back read more

Sooo Palm Avenue Deli was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying at, and I'm glad we took the walk over because breakfast was delicious. I loved the old diner vibe, the order status sign, jukebox, photos, and even the little touches like the bill holder. Our waitress was funny and kind, which made the experience even better. Everything we ordered hit the spot. If you're visiting or in the area for breakfast, I definitely recommend stopping by. What was ordered: Pad Breakfast Sandwich = simple but satisfying Scrambled Eggs with Sausage & Bacon = classic and tasty read more

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Hey folks, you know what my love language is? FOOD. And this place speaks my language. Here from out of town and we came here 2 days in a row for lunch. First day, Caesar salad with bagel chip croutons, chicken and some Parmesan cheese. STELLAR. Who dreamed up bagel crisp croutons and where have they been all my life??? Great chicken. Perfectly dressed salad. Fresh lettuce. The next day I had a corned beef on rye. Oh my God!!!!!! Freshly baked bread, moist corned beef. Better than the last time I had one in NYC. Side salad was fresh greens that seemed like they were from the farmer's market. I am not sure who oversees the food here or dreams up the menu, but well done. Well done! read more

Palm Avenue Deli - Caesar salad - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Palm Ave is a classic deli in downtown Sarasota, Florida. I had the 1871 sandwich, which is like a Reuben, but with navel pastrami instead of corned beef. Juicy and drippy. My wife had stuffed cabbage, which was flavorful, and perhaps the best thing we tried at the Palm. We shared a fluffy blueberry cheesecake for dessert. I included a picture of the wall of photos of famous guests, and a look past the bar into the kitchen. There is a garage next door. Cheap plentiful parking, but it relies on the obtuse Park Mobile app. read more

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Visited here for my birthday because of their matcha waffle and it did NOT disappoint. I didn't expect a name with deli in it to look so cute but it was honestly designed better than most restaurants i went to. It definitely made my birthday breakfast experience amazing. The matcha waffle had a guava condensed milk topping on it and i've been craving it ever since, along with their dessert mocha . Must try!! read more

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Close to NY appetizing. They make a great whitefish salad in house. Bagels are light and fluffy not doughy but the crusty just doesn't have the bite to it. Food is good the egg cream is almost authentic. read more

Highly reviewed Deli in the neighborhood of my hotel I'm staying in for work. I spend a two days in Sarasota a month at minimum, so I'll constantly looking for great places to eat. I've walked by the Palm deli many times late at night when it's closed. It's a very nice space inside. The ordering system is confusing, there's a self order and pay kiosk, which I found to be a pain in the ass and abandoned my order half way through the confusion. Go to the counter and place your order and find a table. Cappuccino was great, latkes were big and tasty served with applesauce and sour cream. The pastrami egg and cheese on bagel was mediocre at best. I've been to 20+ places that have better breakfast bagels. The bagel was dry, and the amount of pastrami was a joke compared to the pictures I saw online! I had a slice, maybe a slice and a half of pastrami for $14?!? Unacceptable in my book. Many pics on Yelp and Google show heaping piles of pastrami, but I got a crappy sandwich. I Wasn't happy. If I am to go back, I may not get a bagel Sammie, I might go with a platter or other plated bfast. read more

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Great food. So why the one star rating? Because the service is not merely bad, it is atrocious. There is a complete and total absence of customer service. The wait staff literally does nothing. Orders are brought out wrong, drinks don't get refilled... Of course they don't... No one comes to check on you. Note to owners of this establishment, and the others they own in Sarasota: You need to stay onsite and see what's happening inside your restaurants. You may have great ideas for restaurants... Maybe even great food... But it all falls apart with abominable service. read more

Same owner as Kojo & Bar Hana (did not get to enjoy this yet but it's beautiful, intimate & worth going back for). The only disappointment was there needs to be a few things more vegan. Especially the latke (one of the easiest things to make). Now to the best part of the review. I have to say that the Falafel Burger is BY FAR THE BEST falafel I've ever had (outside of Israel)! & that says a lot. Bruenson (pronounced Brunson; I think that was the spelling, apologies if I misspelled it) was absolutely fantastic. He was helpful, kind, & extremely knowledgeable about the menu. I'm the only vegan in my family & he was so helpful. I do believe that for a fantastic New York style deli, the bagel game needs to be stepped up. It came out hard, chewy at the beginning, & hardened up real quick. I like to eat my bagel last (cuz it's the best part of my meal lol) & unfortunately it did jot meet the standards). My family also ordered bagels, & it was the same. Overall, fantastic experience & one with which I would return to again. I even recommended it to someone staying at my hotel. Thank you Palm Avenue Deli Team! read more

Palm Avenue Deli - Falafel Burger - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I'll start with what was very good - the Reuben. Palm Ave is apparently best know for their classic pastrami sandwiches but I couldn't pass up a Rueben. The corned beef was moist and delicious. Perhaps it could be a bit bigger with a touch more sauerkraut but really it couldn't have tasted much better. Highly recommended. The side knish was ok, in all honesty I think it may have been a Costco knish. They had good deli mustard on the table which was appreciated. Hot Honey Waffle & Chicken came with a nice portion of fried chicken. It did seem to be a bit over cooked. Lots of flavor, definitely on the hot side. Eggs hash was not a hit. The eggs over easy on top were prepared well but the corned beef in the hash was too chunky and had an odd taste, somewhat like old oil. Most was left over. Making it worse, they were out of Hollandaise sauce and couldn't make the latke eggs Benny so the eggs hash was a second choice. Probably best to stick to NY deli classics which seems to be their strength. Service was ok but not too attentive. The interior of the restaurant is reminiscent of a NY deli, but cleaner. Prices a bit on the higher side but not outrageous. read more

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One of the best pastrami sandwiches outside of NYC. Stopped in for a quick lunch and was impressed. The sandwich was substantial nestled between untoasted caraway rye. Service was quick. While I can't speak to the rest of the menu, you can't miss with the pastrami. read more

Consistent , it is our go-to for pastrami & matzah ball soup. Never fails to satisfy us. Today temp is a cool 71. What can be better than this stop. Try it, you will be quite pleased. Staff professional and friendly. Price is fair too! read more

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Traditional NY style deli w outdoor cafe seating. Food was delicious and service was excellent. We also got one hot and iced Golden Latte. Great brunch meal after church ! read more

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My favorite restaurant for brunch in Sarasota. The pastrami and corned beef sandwiches and matzo ball soup are amazing and reminds me of some of the delis in NYC... this may be the only thing that comes close. Service is always amazing read more

This is my first visit for lunch. I tried based on recommendation. The place was packed and I know why the food is absolutely amazing and the atmosphere is great if you're looking for a true New York deli this is your place. read more

Palm Avenue Deli - Deluxe Burger and potato salad - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Stopped here after the St. Armand's art show. I ordered a Reuben Sandwich which I was impressed with. My wife ordered the Salad trio and liked the egg salad but not t'he tuna or chicken salad.The hit of the lunch were the Potato Latkes. One of the best my wife has had. Service was very slow and our waitress wasn't very attentive. Parking is hard to find at this location. Very stark and cold interior. read more

First time visiting Palm Ave Deli and ordered the CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH. First bite...amazing! Perfect outer crunch with tender chicken inside. I was embarrassed how fast I ate it. Good thing I snapped a pic before my first bite. Service was top notch. Very attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was fun and vintage. I will definitely visit again. Next time in Sarasota! read more

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I discovered this place for brunch with my family while on vacation. They had a very interesting selection of food. Everybody really enjoyed their dishes. We will definitely be back! read more

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Ordered a sandwich and fries. 40 min later, I left without eating - as it never came. Poor service.

The whole family restaurants is amazing, and Palm Ave delivers. The pastrami Ruben was fantastic and along with everything else we tried. And the service was top notch, friendly and fast with solid recommendations. A beautiful establishment. read more

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Will stop here one more time, but will try something else next time! Stopped here based on Yelp reviews and we ordered the Butternut Squash soup, the Thanksgiving sandwich w/ mashed potatoes and the Pastrami sandwich w/ NY potato salad. Ambience is fantastic, service was good, food was fresh. Hubby said the pastrami sandwich was good, my turkey sandwich was good, but the pickles are terrible which is strange for a NY deli we thought as we LOVE pickles and hubby said the potato salad had a great texture but didn't have a great taste. read more

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Always a terrific meal. I've had their Reuben and it was amazing, the corned beef is amazing and just had a phenomenal whitefish salad. The service is excellent as well. I highly recommend if you're looking for an authentic New York style deli experience. read more

Palm Avenue Deli - Whitefish salad with a double-toasted onion bagel. Please note that I I asked them to char my bagel and it is was perfect. - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A popular Jewish deli restaurant. The service was great, staff was friendly and the food was great. We matzo ball soups, Rachel sandwich, three scoop salad, and two single sandwiches. The single sandwich was sufficiently large; you probably don't need to order double unless you want some leftover. read more

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Came here for brunch Halloween morning while I was visiting a friend from out of town and everything was really delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive and really helpful with the menu and her suggestions. Really has an authentic deli feel! She got the hummus bowl with the lamb meatballs and really particularly enjoyed the meatballs and I got the BLT and added fried eggs and got the potatoes as my side and highly recommend my pick! Really good brunch options in Sarasota especially for a weekday so I highly recommend checking this one out ! read more

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Been there 3 times in 2 years. The service was terrible. Had to go to the cashier to ask for service. Very slow food service. Portions were small and way overpriced. Every time we were there the place was literally empty, meanwhile every other restaurant on the street was packed. Never go back. read more

L'Chaim! To life! As the Jews say! Went here on a first date. Excellent choice Great ambience but busy since we went at lunchtime on a Saturday. We sat at a table in the back corner which was nice and more private. The large windows provided a nice view of the street and ample lighting. It was not too hot but a comfortable temperature even though the sun was shining directly on me. The hum of the conversation from the adjacent tables was present but we could still hear each other. Seating was varied and ample for both small and larger parties. Bright and cheerful interior with an homage to its deli heritage with checkered floors and art deco vibes. Service was consistent and prompt throughout. I hadn't tried Jewish food before so I was excited to foray into a new type of cuisine. My date suggested we try the vanilla egg cream soda. Fizzy and delicious. Definitely something memorable. Insider tip: Fear not the milk mustache and defer the use of a straw to get the full effect of the cream and fizziness below for a proper first sip. Do it quickly because the fizz goes away within minutes. For those with a lactose intolerance, I survived without any 'incidents' so I think you can risk a few sips if you can handle cheese, ice cream, or gelato. Our first entree was the Chilled Beet, Strawberry & Watermelon Gazpacho with rye croutons, toasted almonds, fresh horseradish, and dill. What a dill-icious and gorgeous dish! I didn't want to touch it. So I enjoyed staring at it for a few moments because beauty should be appreciated before devouring it. Don't judge me I was hungry and I don't think food should be wasted. The cool slickness of the soup juxtaposed against crunchy rye croutons and toasted almonds was perfectly balanced. I would definitely get this again. We decided to then share the Sablefish lightly spiced and smoked alaskan black cod. Again, beautifully presented with the vegetable schmear. I being Filipino, had no problem, palming the delectable food. Maybe, it was strategic because you know 'Palm' deli right? The fish was slightly salty and the capers even saltier so I would recommend you not skimp on the schmear. I really love (red) onions so that was a welcome flavor. For those of you who oddly do not care for onions the flavor was mild and did not overpower but rather, enhanced the rest of the dish, so say I. For dessert we tried the Challah Bread pudding. I have a thing for trying any bread pudding because I'm on quest to top the best bread pudding I've had to date at Montrio Bistro in Monterey, CA. My date was kind enough to humor me. I should challah back at him for being such a great guy. The bread pudding was good. Soft. As I remember I also liked the sauce. I even ate the raisins which I am developing more of a tolerance for #adultingnextlevel In summary: it's a versatile place. Great to take your family and friends, or in my case a date! It's located in downtown Sarasota which is very walkable and charming. The food is not only a culinary experience, but an ethnic one as well. Either way you can't lose. Win win! read more

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A good NY breakfast I was downtown with an appetite and a little extra time, time to try the new Palm Avenue Deli. I stepped into a fairly large open area restaurant with a modern upscale feel. I was greeted as soon as I crossed the threshold and was offered a choice of tables. My server was right over to introduce himself and get me started with a drink. They have their menu displayed outside so I was all set with what I wanted to try, their "Burnt Ends" Pastrami Hash & Eggs, so he also got that going. I want to say what a pleasure it was talking to my server. The restaurant wasn't busy so I did take advantage of that to chat and ask some questions. Palm Avenue Deli offers many NY Deli staples, like bagels, corned beef and pastrami dishes and sandwiches, smoked fish, and so much more. My "Burnt Ends" Pastrami Hash & Eggs was mostly cubes of tender pastrami, lots and lots of pastrami with one side "burnt". An impressive and filling dish. I did notice a high fat ratio, most cubes have the pastrami, a thin layer of fat cap on one side, and then on that side the burnt part. I liked it, but I will be picking something a little healthier for future visits. I really want to try their pickles and slaw and Matzo Ball Soup soon. All in all I was very pleased with my visit and recommend Palm Avenue Deli to others. read more

Palm Avenue Deli - "Burnt Ends" Pastrami Hash & Eggs - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The Eggs Benedict with salmon and avacado over potato latkes was perhaps the best Eggs Bene I've ever had. The eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise had a light lemon flavor. Service was great and there is a sign on the wall that shows where your order is in process. Service was welcoming and attentive. The art deco ish interior was a great deli system. Don't sit too close to the door as there is a big negative pressure inside created by the stove hood fans which results in wind when the doors to serve the patio open. read more

Service is welcoming, fast-paced, with a retro diner ambiance. Kitchen is open for all to see and wide windows makes this place appear bigger than it is. Important to note that although they have extended their operating hours, breakfast is only served until 11:AM, even on weekends. This is a huge miss, hence the 4 stars. I can't see why Breakfast can't be longer on weekends. Pastrami is delicious and I highly recommend. The hash brown potatoes have caramelized onions that elevate the flavor and portions are generous. Both we would get again. However, the Taylor Ham breakfast sandwich was pitiful with only 2 very thin slices of meat you barely tasted it. Also, be prepared for the egg is a runny mess. Sad to say, Not a repeat order for us. We did see other breakfast items we might venture to try if we are operational early on another weekend. read more

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Our first time there. Nice looking place. Service was fine. We got a combo sandwich. Pastrami was very good; corned beef was 80% fat. Told the waiter. He did nothing about it. Wolfie's also in Sarasota was very arrogant; Palm Avenue Deli marginal food. O for two on Sarasota delis. read more

After hearing so many people rave about this spot, I had to check it out for myself. While the bagels didn't completely live up to my NJ standards, the overall experience absolutely made up for it. This deli leans all the way into old school charm with checkered floors, a cozy diner feel, and even a jukebox tucked in the corner. It's the kind of place that feels nostalgic the second you walk in. read more

Returned here after visiting last year and just ordered to go items. We ordered blintzes $12.00 for 3 very small blintzes, as opposed to last year I get food has gone up but comparing these to last year these are to say bite size is an understatement $7.00 each stuffed cabbage again sure wont fill you up. Quality is fine but like meals that satisfy size wise . Corned beef sandwich was a decent size though and reasonably priced. It is a New York style deli and hate to criticize a place just for portion sizes but opening the package when getting home was disappointing read more

The food is amazing...hands down is the best food I've had in AGES!! Amazing skirt steak..the Latkes... read more