Lester's popped up on my Instagram as a new place in Henderson so we stopped in to check it out. We got the smoked meat poutine and the Reuben. When we walked in most seats were taken but we were able to find a spot to sit. There was no line to order but several were waiting on to go orders. As we finished up, people started pouring in. We ordered 2 dishes and two bottled waters and our total came to around $50. The Poutine came out first and my tastebuds were ecstatic. We have been to Canada once and this was every bit as good if not better than what we had on our visit. Most definitely the best I've ever had. The meat on top was melt in your mouth tender, fries were cooked perfectly, the gravy and the curds were both 10/10 Phenomenal dish if you are a fry lover like me My husbands Reuben came out a few minutes after my dish. We just went on a trip to NYC and went to the famous Katz Deli. Visually, the sandwich was pretty comparable. Taste wise, Lester's knocked it out of the park. Far better than my Reuben I had at Katz. The coleslaw that comes with the sandwich is a lighter coleslaw which I loved. Not so creamy. Definitely give Lester's a try. I was hesitant and hoping the sandwiches at least looked like the photos. Everything exceeded my expectations. Some may say it's pricey but my husband and I both agreed that if someone is putting out a product that tastes as good as what they are doing, it's worth it. My fries were enough for two people, and they do not skimp on the smoked meat on the fries. I was surprised to see how much they put on them. The meat on the sandwiches is piled high and tasty. Good luck Lesters! Hope to see you all thrive in Henderson, NV. read more

My husband and I just had lunch at the new Canadian-inspired Lester's Deli. I went with the Avenue Bernard sandwich -- smoked meat and smoked turkey, melted Swiss cheese, and a maple mustard that brought tears to my eyes. My husband ordered the Le Reuben, a classic done with confidence, its original Russian dressing clearly made by someone who takes tang seriously. Both sandwiches were presented on marbled, soft rye -- bread doing the unglamorous work while the meat gets all the applause. As the meat should! Both sandwiches were generously filled with their renowned delicious smoked meats! Yeah, we're in Vegas. But at Lester's Deli there are no slot machines, no jackpots. Just two sandwiches that made us feel like winners anyway. read more

The food was good, but unfortunately, I felt it was very overpriced. We paid $91 for two sandwiches, two orders of fries, and two drinks. I asked for extra dressing and was given a very small container that was only about a quarter full. I also noticed Dasani water in a refrigerator next to the counter and asked if I could purchase one. I was told those were for staff and that the bottled water available for customers was $4. The restaurant is also very loud and has limited seating, so keep that in mind if you're looking for somewhere quieter to sit and enjoy your meal. Overall, the food was good, but for $91 for lunch for two people, I expected a little more in terms of value and overall experience. read more

Lester's Deli in Henderson is a great spot for authentic flavor, though it comes with a premium price tag. Hailing from Canada, Lester's is located in a strip mall on Horizon Ridge Pkwy and Amador. We ordered the Avenue Bernard sandwich, which comes stacked with smoked turkey and their famous Montreal smoked meat. The smoked meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. We were also relieved they had their marble rye bread available this time, as they had completely run out during our first visit. In hindsight, we should have just ordered a sandwich with only their smoked meat. Its the star! But the portion size of the sandwich felt very expensive for what you get. The sandwich comes with their housemade vinegar based coleslaw, but we did not realize until after we sat down that they offer a creamy version as well. We also ordered the house made fries with gravy. The fries were absolute perfection, beautifully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Also ordered a Dr. Browns cream soda. Super tasty! The service here is consistently very friendly, though keep in mind it is a casual setup where you have to bus your own tables. While the food tastes excellent, the meal feels expensive for a deli experience and portion size. read more

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I've been to Lester's twice now, both times food was great, I love the smoked meat, it was very tender, not fatty, with great flavor. We've tried the Montreal classic, Le Reuben, the Bernie parent, and poutine fries, I couldn't tell you which one was my favorite. I really enjoyed the Bernie parent their take on a cheesesteak, overall, I really like this addition to the neighborhood, but I do think it is a little pricey for what it is. read more

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Recently saw this place on social media and it looked good so we decided to give it a try. Short version of the review is the customer service was good, food was okay, mostly bland but alright, but the biggest problem is that prices are way too high and far past what I would consider acceptable. For a more thorough review, starting with the customer service and restaurant itself, everyone was as friendly, and as helpful as you would hope to expect. The restaurant was very clean, comfortable, and well setup. We ordered the Avenue Bernard, the Smoked Meat Poutine, and a side pickle. When everything arrived to the table it all looked incredible, and I was excited to dig in. The poutine fries look seasoned but somehow taste like they have no seasoning at all, the smoked meat was very tender and pleasant to eat but also had little to no flavor, the gravy carried the entire dish flavor wise and even that was on the more mellow side. The sandwich tasted fairly ordinary, good bread, good amount of meat (good in terms of not being unbalanced, not in terms of value), unfortunately the mustard they put on it is the star of the show, it is basically the main and only flavor you can taste. The price is the main gripe of this restaurant, we all understand inflation is real and we all feel it, but in some cases it just leans toward just straight up being overpriced. For the sandwich, fries, and side pickle we ordered it came to just a touch under $50, way too much for a sandwich shop type of restaurant. We did not even get any drinks, they do offer complimentary water, which is nice because I tried to get a can of Coke Zero and they charge $3.50 for a single 12oz can of soda. For the prices of the sandwiches I expect a sandwich overflowing onto the plate with some of the best tasting and highest quality ingredients you can find. For example Katz in NYC charges exorbitant prices but somehow you leave and feel like it was worth it, this was not the case and we were both disappointed. read more

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Lester's Deli is a famous, decades‑old Montreal smoked‑meat landmark with a loyal following and a strong reputation. According to Restaurant Hospitality News, the Henderson outpost is the brand's first U.S. expansion. With this in mind, I was somewhat surprised to find this store is relatively small. It occupies a corner unit in a strip shopping center. On this occasion, I ordered the Montreal Classic ($21.00), a side of cole slaw ($5.00), and a beverage ($6.00). With tax ($2.68), my total came to $34.68 before gratuity. The sandwich had a thick serving of meat; but the beef was sliced thinly, so eating the sandwich was easy. The rye bread was fresh, soft and tasty. The ratio of protein to carbs was good. The sandwich comes with a sampler of coleslaw. Had I known that, I might not have ordered the à la carte side. Nonetheless, it was served cold, crisp, and crunchy, with a mild flavor--perfect for the hot weather Las Vegas has been experiencing. I'd consider this sandwich a bit pricey. But I know beef prices are high, and the smoking process adds a lot of labor to making it. I arrived just before the lunch hour rush and both experienced and observed service-related issues. I won't list them, as I don't want to seem nitpicky, but I think this suggests this eatery has found success quickly and hasn't staffed properly in anticipation. read more

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We came, we saw, we left full! I had heard about this place online and had to check it out with family for lunch. I couldn't believe how crowded it was for being a deli! I know they just open but wow! The Montreal was incredible. I did add additional mustard however the bread was so soft and stick to your teeth amazing, you know it was just fresh as can be! My boyfriend ordered le Reuben and we thought they may have forgotten about it because it was taking so long to come out. Probably took 10 minutes longer than everyone else's but they explained that they don't use heat lamps there so it can take a little bit longer for that one to be made. He did say it was amazing but he would have preferred more kraut on it. (He loves kraut!) My parents and I all loved the smoked meat poutine. It brought me so much joy to bite into it and have a little squeaky cheese. If you know, you know! It was also just salty enough to where you didn't need any in the gravy was not overwhelming on the flavor. Decide to go with the sandwiches was a little container of coleslaw, which was a little disappointing that there wasn't something more to go with your sandwich, especially because I'm not a coleslaw fan. It was a vinegar base with a little bit of sweetness. My boyfriend was happy with having mine. Overall it is great and I would go back just for the smoked meat poutine. read more

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We ordered to go. It was quick and efficient. We loved the authentic poutine! Both sandwiches, Bernard Parent and Le Maurice, were delicious. So glad to have Lester's part of our community read more

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Food is great! We got the Classic Deluxe to split between two people! It was packed with meat with great flavor! I enjoy different styles of Pastrami as I believe it is all unique. The poutine was shareable between 3-4 people and delicious! read more

Lester's Deli - Classic Deluxe. Wife likes mustard, I don't. - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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I had to stop by to have a few of their specialty sandwiches so I ordered three of them. I've never been to Lester's in Canada so I wanted to try it since it's here in Henderson. We went on a Friday at about 12 noon. The place was pretty busy. They just opened up the line move relatively quick the service and the staff were all very friendly. The food was bought to the table no confusion. Everyone had a smile. I asked the young lady to give me their three most popular sandwiches and they did the meat was fresh delicious would definitely go back if I want this type of sandwich I absolutely love the coleslaw. I would definitely recommend this place. If you're looking for a great deli sandwich spot welcome to Henderson. read more

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I would like to have been able to write a review of the food but unfortunately we haven't been about to go when they weren't out of food. We have tried to eat here 3 times, first time they said open but closed for special event, 2nd time out of meat, this is the 3rd time and they are out of curds. But also, the girl at the register was less than friendly and never said hello or welcome. read more

This review is based on a first-time visit on 9/3/26. I love me a good deli sandwich, and had seen a ton of hype on this place and was STOKED to check it out for myself. In the lead-up, I spent some time reviewing their menu - which had a great selection of sandwich options and poutine too!! I ended up ordering the following items (take-out, as the seating was pretty full when I arrived around 1:30 in the afternoon): - Avenue Bernard; according to the menu, this is a smoked meat, smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, house maple mustard on marble rye. Unfortunately, I realized after arriving home that the cheese was omitted. The sandwich was great and the mustard outstanding, but I imagine it would have been even better with the cheese. At $22, I felt the price was a bit steep and that the sandwich could have been more than it was. - The Bernie Parent: this sandwich was reminiscent of a cheesesteak - with smoked meat, sharp cheddar, grilled onions, bell peppers, cherry bomb peppers on a soft hoagie roll. This was a yummy sandwich, but at $23, I felt it needed to have a bit more meat and was just missing the mark on value. - Classic Poutine: this was a hefty amount of fries, topped liberally with cheese curds, and gravy - which they thoughtfully put on the side to prevent everything from getting soggy since I had placed a take-out order. The flavors were great, and I enjoyed the generous amount of cheese curds that were provided, but the fries fell a bit short on the crispy scale for me. - Coleslaw: both sandwiches came with a small side of Lester's Signature Coleslaw, so I also ordered a side of the Creamy Coleslaw for comparison. Both were very yummy, but I found the creamy version (which was not overly creamy) to be more my speed. All said, I enjoyed the food I ordered, and the staff were great, but I couldn't help but feel like the sandwiches could use a bit more meat to make the prices make more sense. I found it interesting to read what other Yelpers wrote, and couldn't help but wonder if there was some variance in how the sandwiches were made since some people were on the same page as me on the value point, whereas others seemed to have a different experience on portion size. Seeing as this Lester's location is still relatively new, I'd be interested to visit again in another month or two to try something different (dine-in) and assess if the portion size seems to be better value. read more

Did not disappoint. I came for the poutine and family got other things. I got the smoked meat poutine and it was delicious and the portion size was enough for two people. Daughter got the Reuben and it was like she made it at home, packed with meat. We could have split everything and still been full. read more

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The service was friendly and fast, and there was a line very popular place at this time. I like the ambience, especially the hockey gear. The food was delicious. First time trying poutine, so now I understand what they're talking about at least, but that sandwich that they called Montreal classic was the best and the rye bread, oh so fresh. I loved it. Will be back. Thank you!! read more

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I wanted to try since there has been a lot of buzz about this new deli from Canada. I got the Le Maurice sandwich & side of fries to go...bit of a wait but it was Saturday and busy. My suggestion would be to put the actual meat type on the menu...to have just "smoked meat" is vague. The sandwich & fries was packaged well and it was tasty. read more

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Great owners great staff and really good food!!! Smoked turkey was really good but can't wrap my mind around this Smoked Beef Brisket!!! It's wild....Literally melts in your mouth!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

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I previously gave Lester's 5 stars because the smoked meat is genuinely excellent and the reason we come here. Unfortunately, I'm updating my review to 3 stars after today's visit. We arrived specifically for the smoked meat, only to be told they had completely run out. I understand restaurants occasionally run out of items, but when smoked meat is your signature product -- and frankly, the main reason to make the trip -- running out is pretty disappointing. It's like going to a pizza place and finding out they've run out of pizza. When they have it, it's fantastic. But if you're heading to Lester's specifically for the smoked meat, I'd recommend calling first to make sure they actually have it. read more

Lester's Deli - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

I went back to try the sandwiches since their poutine was so good. The place was super busy again. I had the Montreal classic. Just three ingredients, seeded rye, mustard, and the smoked meat. And it's perfect! The meat was so tender! The smoked meat is not pastrami but it's pastrami-ish. It's served with a side of coleslaw. It's vinegar based. The punch of sharp vinegar made it really good, especially with the richness of the sandwich. If you're thinking about going to this place, go! You won't be disappointed. read more

Lester's Deli - Delicious, squeaky cheese curds poutine... - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

This place was recently on TV and one of my fav U-Tube food vloggers came here & raved about the food! Having heard so much recently, we had to try it and they did not disappoint! We came early around 10:30, since they always have a line. The place was super clean & there was another U-Tuber there doing a review. We got 2 sandwiches (the Montreal Classic Deluxe & the Le Reuben). These sandwiches were enormous (lots of meat for sure), but they are also a little pricey....worth it for the quality! Reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because we waited quite a while (almost 30 mins!) for our takeout....we'll call in our order next time! The owner was talking to a table near us, in French! How do I know he's the owner....he was on the vlogger U-Tube video....we can't wait to go back! read more

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Lester's Deli is such a great find in Las Vegas! The food was seriously tasty, with unique flavors and quality ingredients that you can actually taste. Everything came out in a timely manner, and the service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The ambiance was also great. The whole place had a fun, welcoming energy, and it was obvious everyone was enjoying their food. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend! read more

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Everything about Lesters was AWESOME! it's not a New York Deli, ithe is a Montreal Deli! there's a difference! The food was tasty and prompt! The people were friendly and approachabl! (Even got to sit next to the owner and his wife! And they were so engaging! love that) I loved seeing the tables full and the line going! will definitely be going back! read more

Lester's Deli - Smoked Meat - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Was checking their website to see if an opening date was posted and it said now open! I called to double check and they said they were open, but in a "soft open" type of way. I literally jumped out of bed, threw on some clothing and drove around the corner to Lester's Deli since in my actual neighborhood. I ordered the Le Maurice which was smoked meat, swiss cheese, creamy coleslaw, russian dressing on rye. It was extremely tender and a wonderful blend of flavors. The smoked meat was sliced thin, tender and very lean- exactly the way I like it. It was an extremely generous portion of meat. Absolutely delicious! We also ordered the Smoked Meat Poutine which was a huge portion. Also tried the fries which they make in house and I think were the double fried type. Crispy and tender at the same time. Also wanted to try their signature coleslaw (vinegar base) and their creamy coleslaw was mayonnaise base). I prefer the creamy, but a family member liked their signature coleslaw to go with the smoked meat poutine. I saw another person wrote a review and did not even try their food yet. They just complained about the prices. For comparison, a similar sandwich at Bagelmania is $21.99, at Bagel Cafe $21.50 adding cheese to corned beef, but does not include coleslaw and at Fisher's it would be $20.50 adding cheese to corned beef, but does not include coleslaw so this person clearly has not dined out elsewhere recently or been following the news about the increase in meat prices, etc. Heard that they will be adding new items in phases in the future. A wonderful new addition to the neighborhood, but worth it to drive from other locations in the valley. Excited to have a new place added to our list of regular places we order from. read more

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Really, really , really great meat! French fries are awesome too as is the friendly staff and great atmosphere!

The sammy is good but it sure is expensive. This is why Gen z can't buy a home. My wife and I went for lunch. We SHARED 1 sandwich, 1 poutine (without meat) 1 pickel and two cans of soda. After a 15% tip is was $60 and the fries came out when the sandwich was finished. Hard pass. read more

This place was hopping on a Saturday afternoon! There are a few tables of 2 and 4 around the edge of the seating area and the rest are larger communal tables. We sat at one of those since the regular tables were all taken. The people we sat with were very nice and it was actually enjoyable to have a little conversation with them while waiting for our food. We've had Poutine in Toronto and Vancouver and this is very much in the same tradition! Thank goodness we've found a place with authentic Canadian poutine! WooHoo! The sandwich was very good, but I think the hubs and I should've stayed with the rye bread as it is served instead of subbing sourdough. I think the rye would have rounded out the flavor of the smoked meat and mustard better than the plain sourdough. Next time we will get it with rye to compare. This is NOT pastrami so please do not come here thinking that's what you'll get. They are different. As you can see from the pics, the sandwich is piled high with smoked beef. The poutine serving is generous. It may be a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. I also like the vinegar base of the classic slaw. They have a creamy version as well. The staff is very friendly and efficient at bringing your order to your table number as well as clearing off your table. We were asked a few times if everything was good and if we needed anything. We were about to clear our place at the table when we were done and one of the staff said she'd take care of that for us. Lester's is a bit of a drive from Summerlin, but we would make the drive to have it again. read more

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The owners were so nice. The brisket was so tender, but Canada can't compete with Texas. Just not my cup of tea. Actually went there more for the poutine. I'm use to deep fried cheese curds , so it's a little different. You can't screw up cheese gravy and fries though. read more

Over at Lester's Deli for lunch today. They just opened their first location outside of Montreal in Henderson. The owner is a local who works for The Mad Apple Cirqe show. He wanted to bring a taste of Canada here, importing all the meats. I had to go for the Poutine and it is Amazing! Yummy noises with every bite. 10/10 definitely would recommend and will come back again. It is a little pricey at $18, but you get a ton of food & the quality is so worth it.Got to come back and order those sandwiches they serve too. The place is small, but comfy on the inside. Great jazzy music playing and the staff is super friendly. read more

Lester's Deli - Poutine with meat! - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Vegas has always needed a Jewish smoked meat joint and it took a Canadian legend to land here and take the crown. Pillowly rye bread, mustard that bites, and butter smooth meat. Awesome coleslaw and pickles. 5 stars all the way. My highest recommendation read more

I almost didn't stop here because I look for healthy options and "smoked meat" wasn't a big draw. But anything from Canada has to be good so I took a chance. They have only been open 3 days so there was a line. Which I like to see for a new business. A robust opening is good for Henderson. I didn't know what to order. "What is this 'smoked meat'?" So I ordered the Ruben, the closest thing I knew what it should be. Now it wasn't your typical deli Ruben, but it was really delicious. The meat was juicy and tender. You could tell it was good quality meat. The bread was good and soft. I was expecting it to be grilled, but it still was a good sandwich. They include a free side of slaw which was amazing. I will defiantly go back for more of that and try some more of this mystery meat. read more

This was the 2nd establishment that I had pastrami which at this place is called smoke meat? I guess there's no translation for for pastrami in Montreal. The first place I went to was The Hat, but that's another story. This place is all they way on the Eastside of the Valley, I live on the southwest side so it's a pretty go haul to get there but don't get me wrong I don't mind driving far for really good food...but unfortunately this wasn't. I expected more from this place especially if they're going to charge over $23 for a sandwich and a tiny container of Slaw and no pickle! There were 3 of us, we each ordered sandwiches, one order of poutine and 2 sodas and 1 water which came out to be $95 that is outrageous!, but it is what it is. We got there where and had one ahead of us and a few people waiting for there orders. We ordered 3 sandwich, poutine and grabbed our can drinks and sit down. Then a huge group of people came lining up and we comment we came a right time. So we're waiting and waiting and waiting... I notice people who just got there after us got their orders like poutine, then another got theirs and then a group who I know we're behind us got their sandwiches before ours. So I finally got the attention of the server and asked if they forgot about our food! I told her we ordered here before those people you just served(exact same sandwiches) Oh let me check(10 mins later) comes out with the poutine which other people after us got with 10 mins after sitting down. Then I say 15 mins later we get 2 of the sandwich's but not mine which took another 10mins. This isn't rocket science folks, this isn't Katz deli where they're slicing the meat by hand, which was quicker than these folks, it's a deli slicer guys. The meat isn't steaming hot it's cold cut style meat. These people wouldn't survive in NYC. Let's start with the Poutine(French fries with brown gray and cheese curds) where pretty excellent, came out nice and hot good flavor to the gravy, fries were fresh cut with skin on and cheese curds were good and squeaky. Now the sandwiches the 2 people with me both got the traditional pastrami sandwiches on Rye with spicy mustard and a side of coleslaw. I had the Le Maurice which had coleslaw and Russian dressing with side of coleslaw and No pickle! But I did see some people getting pickles, maybe they asked for them but cashier never offered us if we wanted pickles. The sandwich looked good but at this point my attitude was already jaded by the fact our food took so long to get to us. There really wasn't anything mind blowing about their meat texture wise or taste wise.( just like deli meat from Smiths). Sorry to say but NY(Katz or Serge's deli) pastrami or corned beef have no competitors here but I can say their pastrami is better than The Hat's. I don't think I'll be heading here again but if for some reason I was in the area I'd get their poutine again. read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere at Lester's Deli I'm Canadian myself and this truly was a taste of home! Amazing customer service and the owner JF greeted me at the front himself! read more

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I'm originally from Montreal and grew up regularly going to Schwartz's, Dunn's, Lester's and Jarry Smoked Meat. I've lived in the US 30+ years and up until now, authentic Montreal Style Smoked Meat has been virtually nonexistent anywhere in the country. So when this place opened, I jumped at the chance to try it. To be clear, this is NOT pastrami. Pastrami typically uses the fatty navel cut and a sugary, heavily peppered wet brine. Montreal smoked meat uses the whole brisket with a savory dry-cure, heavy coriander, and less sugar. So if you're looking for NY style Katz's deli pastrami- THIS IS NOT IT. Not even close. So recalibrate your expectations and go to The Hat, Bagelmania or Fisher's Deli. This is authentic MONTREAL style smoked meat. The one and only of its kind anywhere in the US (as far as I know). Perhaps calling this place "Lester's Deli" is a tad misleading. They don't have your typical deli meats like roast beef, tongue, ham and salami. What the DO have is Montreal Smoked Meat, smoked turkey, lox and real Québécois poutine. (In Québec, it's pronounced "poo-tsin"). Maybe they should have called it "Lester's Montreal Smoked Meat" lol But anyway- The smoked meat itself was outstanding. Just as good if not better than I remember back in Montreal. Moist, perfectly seasoned, and flavorful. The coleslaw was fresh, crisp, and delicious. No disgusting mayonnaise or a ton of sugar. It was just right. Dill pickles were equally fresh and crisp. Perfect. The poutine and smoked meat poutine looked fantastic. We will try these next time. For the uninitiated, "Plateau Mont-Royal" refers to a vibrant, densely populated borough in Montreal. Famed for its iconic outdoor spiral staircases, Victorian townhouses, and creative arts scene. "Bernie Parent" was a Montreal born NHL goaltender from the 1970s, also much beloved in Philadelphia due to his memorable play there. "Maurice" refers to Maurice Richard aka "The Rocket". A legendary Montreal icon, who played 18 seasons in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens. He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in one season. "Avenue Bernard" refers to a lively, culturally rich street in Montreal, well-known for its local boutiques, international bistros, and historical architecture. The original Lester's Deli in Montreal is located on this street, in the borough of Outremont. In summary: once the owner irons out some logistical/supply chain issues and implements some improved operational systems, this place will only get better. The items on the menu were excellent. They just need to button up a few things on the service side. We look forward to going back in the near future. read more

First, a small public service announcement before somebodys bubbe starts a diplomatic incident with Quebec... Lester's is new to Henderson and as far as I know, this is their first location outside Canada. So perhaps we can extend a little "rachmones"while they figure out the glamorous American logistics of bags, boxes, wrappers, and the uniquely Las Vegas expectation that every sandwich should survive a 25m car ride in August and emerge looking like it just left the kitchen A word of advice on takeout: use some common sense. If you order something that would normally get soggy sitting around..wrapping it up and driving it across town isn't going to improve matters. Bread, steam, meat juices and time eventually form an alliance. Eat those sandwiches fresh at the deli..... Lester's serves Montreal smoked meat. It is not pastrami. It is not corned beef....I overheard a couple of my more senior landsmen complaining that "the pastrami tastes weird." Oy vey....... Hopefully they don't have Yelp. Calling Montreal smoked meat bad pastrami is a little like ordering Champagne, announcing that it tastes nothing like Budweiser, and demanding to speak with the French Canadian manager. The Québécois have suffered enough. Leave them alone. They gave us smoked meat, poutine, hockey, and a version of French that occasionally sounds like two drunk snowplow drivers arguing over a carburetor. They've earned this one....... Taken for what it actually is, Lesters does smoked meat very well. It's rich, deeply savory and unapologetically itself. If you're expecting the particular peppery punch of a New York pastrami sandwich, recalibrate before walking through the door. ....This is Montreal by way of Henderson, not Katz's by way of mirage And then there's the bread...... Mazel tov to whoever is responsible for it. It has exactly the right amount of chew and pull......the kind of bread that participates in the sandwich rather than simply functioning as structural engineering for the meat. Bread matters enormously in a deli, and Lester's understands the assignment. But the star of the show? The smoked meat poutine! This is Quebec's greatest contribution to international diplomacy: fries, gravy, cheese curds and smoked meat all negotiating peace in the same container. It is salty, rich, gloriously excessive and completely devoid of nutritional virtue. In other words, it's magnificent. Somewhere in Montreal, a cardiologist just felt a disturbance in the Force Overall, Lesters is a very good Jewish style Canadian deli, and I think it's a welcome addition to the increasingly broad deli landscape of the Las Vegas Valley. More importantly, it fills a niche instead of simply becoming another place doing an imitation of something we already have. I'd love to see the menu grow with some turkey and salami. Montreal smoked meat isn't going to be everyone's bashert, particularly in a market with plenty of people whose definition of deli was established by decades of corned beef, pastrami and salami. Give those people a few familiar options and then slowly lure them north of the border. And while we're making requests: put in a beer tap and give me a good burger! Do those things and you've got me once a week!!!! Until then, I'll happily keep coming back for the smoked meat, that terrific bread, and a poutine capable of making a grown Jewish man briefly reconsider every responsible dietary decision he's ever made...... Lester's isn't trying to be a New York deli. That's precisely the point. It's Montreal.zzzzzzEat accordingly. And please, for the love of Hashem, stop calling the smoked meat weird pastrami. read more

Best pastrami sandwich I've had in town recently. I'd rather pay a bit more here than wait in line at the Hat (which I still like). We ordered a Classic and a Reuben. Sauerkraut in the Reuben was much stronger (sour) than I expected but it was great. The meat was super juicy...not the freshly dipped kind but naturally juicy. I was afraid the Classic was going to be dry because it had only meat and mustard between the bread, but it was perfect. read more

I decided to try Lester's deli I have to say the food is amazing and their poutine fries are delicious had to take a plate home 10/10 stars And service with a smile read more

Lester's Deli - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Finally! I met up with a handful of Quebeçois for lunch at Lester's this week. I should explain...I have a fondness/weakness for the Montreal food scene. From Maison du Bagel - St. Viateur, Au Pied to Cochon and Le Main to the Myriad of exceptional purveyors of Poutine. So...when I heard that an honest to goodness "Montreal Deli" had opened I was All In! I was even doubly excited because it was being helmed by someone with whom I have great respect! The Poutine is PERFECT! House-made fries slathered in a rich, beefy gravy and darted with the squeakiest of cheese curds. A huge portion to boot! The Smoked Meat is Heaven on a couple slices of Rye! The meat is "Melt in your Mouth" delicousness. The perfect amount of smoke and steam. The Rye is the best I've had in The Valley. For my friends and myself it was like taking a trip to Mont Royal for lunch. With the above being said I feel I should share a bit of knowledge to the posters who called what Lester's serves pastrami: Smoked Meat IS NOT Pastrami. Yes, they have very similar qualities but they are different beasts. Pastrami is made from brisket (the Point & Flat). Smoked Meat is made exclusively from the Navel (Belly). This gives Smoked Meat its unique flavor profile and mouth feel. Yes, it has a higher inter-muscular fat content but when smoked and then steamed to perfection, that fat melts into the surrounding tissue imparting flavor and unctuousness. Pastrami is wet-brined in a solution that includes sugar, salt and pickling spices. This gives the pastrami its unique flavor and "chew". Smoked Meat is Dry-brined in almost the same spice combinations as pastrami, minus the sugar. Giving Smoked Meat a noticeable "savory-ness" over pastrami. They are both the rubbed with another spice blend and smoked then steamed. I love them both. However, if I want Pastrami I go to Katz'. If I want Smoked Meat...I go to Lester's. read more

Awesome addition to the neighborhood! Service was friendly and food came out super fast. Had the Montreal Classic and the classic poutine. Sandwich was really tasty. Not too heavy but they give you a good amount of meat. Poutine was everything you want in a poutine. Definitely will be back. read more

I can understand opening pains but waited 45 min for a sandwich to-go! Watching order after order being filled that were ordered well after mine. I can tell the sandwich had to been sitting for quite some time, 5 min drive back to work and it was a soggy torn mess of a sandwich. Would not feed this to my dog, disgusting at best. Thought this would be worthy of its $24 price tag, but sorely mistaken. Manager should have been helping turn over orders rather than walking around empty handed and doing promo videos. I'll be sure to tell everyone not to bother spending their time or money here. read more

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Finally some real Canadian poutine in Las Vegas! The smoked meat poutine is definitely the star of the show but the sandwiches are great as well! The owners are from Montreal and are bringing in all the best ingredients for a great deli experience. read more

Lester's Deli - The classic and smoked meat poutine - Delis Near Me - Henderson, Nevada