Absolutely lives up to the hype! The pastrami is insanely tender like melt in your mouth kind of good. The sandwich is definitely messy, but that's how you know it's done right when its packed and stacked with meat! Even with a line out the door, the guys behind the counter cutting the meat are friendly and keep things moving. They even hand out samples while you wait, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming (and honestly makes the wait easier). read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Rachel Pastrami Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Update: I've finally tried the pastrami. The sandwiches are huge. We got the pastrami cheese fries, and a corned beef reuben. The pastrami is really good and is very tender. The fries are steak fries, which I don't typically love but it worked well as a vehicle for the pastrami. The corned beef is a bit dry. We had some pierogies but these were superrrr oily. We also ordered a matzoh ball soup because I've never had it before. But the second I saw them microwave it in a plastic container, I knew I had made a mistake. It was basically just a matzoh ball in very salty chicken bouillon water. I'm sad that was my first matzoh ball soup experience but am not deterred from finding a real one elsewhere. Based on my previous visit and this one, it seems like you should just stick to a classic pastrami sandwich. It's big enough to share between two people. Next time, I'd like to dine in and eat it fresh. The sandwiches also come with a bunch of pickles, which was nice. Tip #1 - there is a parking lot but because there are so many stores and it's next to Bratek Deli, it's a nightmare. It did also happen to be Good Friday, so maybe that made it worse? I don't remember it being that bad the first time around. Tip #2 - I called ahead to place my order but still had to wait 15 minutes extra after the quoted time. They prioritize walk-in customers, so you might as well just order in store. read more

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The staff here are so nice! As you order at the counter, they give you some slices of pastrami or corned beef while you wait (as they should!) and my god. That first taste really tells you what you're in for. Watching them slice the meat in front of you gives such great satisfaction and it truly makes your mouth water. By the time they hand you your sandwich, you can't wait to bite into the juicy goodness of it ! -1 star only for the space because of how small it is, but I assume most people order to-go rather than to sit and dine-in. All in all, some of the best pastrami and corned beef I've had in a while ! My family and I used to go to Harold's all the time but now this might be our spot. read more

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If you love pastrami sandwiches, corned beef, or brisket--this spot is 100% where you need to be. I had no idea what I was walking into, and honestly... I was blown away. From the moment you step inside, everything feels right. Parking is easy with a spacious lot in the mini plaza, so no stress there. Then you walk in and the service? Top tier. Quick, friendly, generous, and professional. They even offer samples (which I skipped only because I didn't want to ruin my appetite). Now let's talk about the food. The portions are very generous, and the meat is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. I ordered the sloppy joe, and WOOWWW... I was so satisfied I ended up only eating half. Not because I wanted to stop eating but I had to! It was that good. Every bite was flavorful, perfectly heated, and just overall done right. Honestly, no review fully does this place justice--not even mine. This is one of those "you just have to try it" spots. And the best part? It won't break your wallet like you might expect for this quality. I could keep going, but I'll leave it at this: go see for yourself. You won't regret it. read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Sloppy Joe - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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Absolutely delicious, magical pastrami. Whenever I've wanted pastrami, nothing could compare to Katz's or 2nd Ave Deli in NYC. Well, this is super close or even better. I couldn't believe how moist and delicious this pastrami is. We got the pastrami sandwich and reuben pastrami. When you order, they give you a generous portion to sample and they pile the meat high on the sandwich. The sandwich was so big I could only finish half of it. I ate it the next day and it tasted even better. It's truly magical pastrami. Nice, casual place with a few booths to eat at. The service is great and friendly. Bring your patience when you go. It took a while to order because it was busy and because they took such care when making my sandwich. They trimmed the cuts and looked like they were picking the best cuts for the sandwich. Definitely come here. It's worth the trip, wherever you're coming from. read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Reuben Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Amazing sandwiches! Been here a few times and never disappointed! Come here hungry! A sandwich is good enough for two people easy!!

No need to go to Katz's Deli in the city...just go to pastrami grill in Garfield! Definitely worth the visit for the delicious pastrami and corned beef. We had ordered a corned beef Reuben and the Rachel with pastrami. As the order was being prepared, we got to sample the meats. The corned beef was delicious and tender. The sandwiches were piled high with meats. Very delicious! I highly recommend visiting! read more

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Come with your appetites strong and your mouths watering. My husband and I were lucky enough to drop in while there was a rare lull in service, which meant we got time to pore over the menu before stepping up to the ordering counter. The sight that greets you at said counter is enough to whet your appetite. Behind a plexiglass window, there are hot pans filled with fresh, uncut pastrami and knife-wielding men expertly slicing up those meat heaps into portions. They have a lovely custom of serving up some sample portions on a plate for you to taste as they prepare your order. My husband ordered the pastrami burger thinking it would just be a pastrami sandwich with added lettuce and tomatoes. We didn't realize this was a behemoth of a meal, complete with a burger patty, caramelized onions, and healthy schmears of house-made Russian dressing and whole grain mustard. Oh, and freshly fried steak fries on the side. It was truly a meal to behold, as every single pair of eyes in the restaurant were glued to that plate as we passed by them to find a seat. The burger patty itself was just fine (and perhaps a little dry), but when topped with pastrami and toppings, this burger felt like the pinnacle of pastrami decadence. If anything fell slightly short for us, the cole slaw felt a little too slick and thick with mayonnaise. But that's hardly a dig when they're serving up sky-high sandwiches of quality meat. The space inside is tight, especially when there's a line. During our meal, we watched the line grow until it was out the door, which left little room to navigate when we needed to shimmy back to get a takeout box or extra sauce. There are tables on one side, larger booths on the other, and even a few tables outside. read more

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Three guys behind the counter trimming fat from delicious corn beef and pastrami meat to serve delicious authentic sandwiches this side of the Hudson. Ordered the combo on rye with brown mustard and I have to say it was plentiful and delicious for only $18. My buddy ordered a pastrami on a roll, equally great. Highly recommended even if out of the way, it's still s bargain over going to NY. The interior is not fancy by any means and it seems to do huge take out biz. read more

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Went the long way to try this before going to the airport to return home, and I was glad to have made the long detour to stop here. Ordered 4 pastrami sandos + 1 corned beef sando to go. Got a plate with generous sample of the pastrami before they started making the sandwiches. The sample was a bit underwhelming, didnt blast the mouth with typical salty flavors. But it was tender as heck and maybe salty enough once layered in a sandwich. The meat portions were very generous in each sandwich. I am glad I didnt go for the doubled up meat option I saw on the online ordering lol. Better to get 2 regular sandwiches since already stacked, instead of 1 sandwich which probably would turn into leaning tower of pisa if doubled the meat. After 4 pastrami made, I had to remind I also wanted 1 corned beef sandwich. I was a bit confused since it was initially just corned beef into bread and closing up so I asked doesn't it have Russian dressing and all since the menu seemed to say Russian dressing, cole slaw, cheese. Just the Russian dressing got added, so I just left it at that since maybe I am confused at the menu. 2 kinds of pickles sliced on the spot and wrapped up to go. FYI, credit card use will add 3% surcharge. Felt good to carry a heavy bag to the airport. Early at the gate with other family members. We chowed down on the sandwiches for dinner before the flight. It was absolutely delicious! Seems wife preferred the corned beef with Russian dressing. I liked the corned beef too but I think my preference was for the pastrami. So simple, pastrami & mustard on rye bread. Yet everything combined was simply amazingly enjoyable! The mustard and rye bread were so flavorful, or maybe the pastrami juices combine with it to make such a flavorful flavorful combo? The rye bread was a bit soggy since time passed, but it was so good I was wondering how can the simple rye bread taste this good. Savored every bite with greasy fingers and all (gate was next to the restrooms for easy hand washing lol). My initial worry of pastrami being a bit bland on the sample plate vaporized from memory. Everything just works perfectly. Plus bites of the pickles can provide the added brine and freshness when needed. Had 1 pastrami sando left over so brought that back to LA. Just nuked it and toasted up more in the air fryer since it spent a long time from purchase to going into the fridge many hours later. Gotta say the reheated/toasted maybe even better! The rye bread toasted up well to mesh with the hot pastrami and mustard to provide another meal back at home! Wife wished we had gotten one more pastrami sando to bring home 2 lol. Was def worth the extra detour:) read more

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We was craving some pastrami sandwiches and didn't want to go into NYC . Decided to visit Pastrami Grill. Staff very friendly. Bistro is very small with an open kitchen which is nice. You get to see them slice the meat in front of you. Delicious..... Full of flavors without the mustard or mayo. Can't wait to go back and order more. If you are Craving a NY style Pastrami Sandwich. This is a must try. read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Pastrami Sandwich on Rye - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Holly Hannah where have you been all my life Pastrami Grill? Everything is delicious and I haven't had a bad meal here yet. Keep up the great work! read more

This has been my second time here. There are only about 10 tables to eat in. Orders are placed at the counter with 3 or 4 sandwich preparers. They give a generous sample of the meat which you ordered. We had two pastrami Reubens and a corned beef with Swiss cheese. The sandwiches are enormous, most of the fat was trimmed, leaving just enough to make the sandwiches very tasty. They give you a plateful of new pickles that were also delicious. Why go into NYC to get a rediculously priced, equally as good sandwich? The Pastrami Grill is about half the price of most of the famous NYC delis, and no tolls or congestion pricing, with no traffic on this side of the river. Reubens were $17.95 each and the corned beef with Swiss was $16.95. read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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I had quite a few issues with my order for delivery, but my review reflects both the food received as well as the ordering experience. I ordered the pastrami sandwich with cole slaw, 1/2 pierogis, and a knish. What I received was a plain pastrami sandwich, a tiramisu (?), and a knish. The pastrami sandwich: bread was regular old rye, nothing wrong with that. The pastrami was not thinly sliced as advertised, but I like thick pastrami. The issue was the texture; my cuts were quite dense and almost spongy and some parts were a bit rubbery. The flavor was good, but the texture was not. Maybe it was an off day, because I see that the other reviews are pretty generous. The knish was soggy. It tasted good, but it was soggy and nobody likes a soggy knish. Ultimately, nobody called me to advise that items were unavailable and then I also got the wrong sandwich, which is pretty rough. I'll give two stars because one feels cruel and is reserved for the inedible. The food tasted good, and that counts for an extra star in my book. However, I probably won't eat here again. read more

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It's small and in a strip mall but holy cow!!! I'd cuss but that's a no-no here. The place has an old school charm. You order at the counter, and yes you can sample, and the guys slice and make your sandwich in front of you. And the guys are fantastic. The Sammie are huge and beyond. The turkey is moist and filled with flavor. Sooooo good. Got it with just Russian dressing and it was one of the best I've ever had... rye, turkey and dressing. And the pastrami is my #2 now. Moist, thick and not too fatty and just insanely good. I still lean towards Langer's in LA as my all time #1, but I think I put this over Katz's! So there's that!!! Highly recommend doing a split so you can try more. And half a sandwich is enough to fill you. Did I say wow?!?!?! read more

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After watching a commercial from Katz deli where they showed a beautiful corned beef sandwich, I decided I wanted one. However since I've been recovering from surgery I realized I had to get one locally. I decided to take a ride over to Bogota and get one. This restaurant makes incredible food and the service is great, they feed you samples as they make your sandwich, just like Katz. Friendly people too! I wonder how they make money when they give so much meat! The place has a small area for eating as well as some bar type tables outside. It's a decent place to eat but I chose to take it home. I couldn't eat the whole thing because it was so much. Delicious food and I'm so glad to have a place where I can get a sandwich so good close to home. And I have leftovers for today! read more

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Stopped here on my trip back to NJ and I really enjoyed the combo pastrami and corned beef sandwich I had. Small store front location with a few tables and it's a very popular spot to get a true deli fix! I love Katz deli in NYC as the gold standard in a great kosher style deli sandwich and like Katz's you go to the counter and a cutter ( an employee slicing the meat and making your sandwich) will slice and prepare your sandwich! Although this isn't Katz's it satisfies with its quality meat and tremendous size which is a really good value for what it costs. My only complaint is that I wish they relocated near me in Florida... read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Yumm! A corned beef and pastrami combo with mustard and coleslaw! My favorite! - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Food was good a lot closer then going to Katz in NYC . The area isn't great but the food and price is the draw

Great experience! The staff was so helpful and generous! Had the pastrami sandwich with mustard and pickles on the side. The sandwich was so big I had them wrap half to go and still didn't finish the half I ate there! You know I packed the rest to go, that food was too good to waste! read more

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Hands down, one of the best pastrami sandwiches I have ever had. A fun place to visit where you get to order and watch them slice up your meat and construct your massive sandwich. If not too crazy busy, they'll offer up a plate with some extra meat for you to sample while you watch the process unfold. The atmosphere is clean and what you would expect a deli to be. The staff is friendly and very efficient at what they do. We have order whole briskets for a family get together. It was a huge hit. We sliced up the meat at home to make sandwiches along with the bread from PGB. Mustard and pickles included. Make sure you order extra, because the left overs heat up great the next day. read more

I have not had a hot pastrami sandwiches in years and boy did the one I had for lunch hit the spot! It was Tender, flavorful, and not too salty. Warm and filling on a cold winter's day. It came with side of crunchy cucumber pickles. I usually pick at a sandwich and share some with our pups. Not this time, it was so good! read more

I recently ordered food to be delivered for teacher appreciation week. I worked with Paulina. The experience was great. She was very responsive and helped me determine how much food for my budget. The food was delivered on time and my son's teachers LOVED it. Thank you so much Paulina and the Pastrami Grill Bistro!!!! read more

Hands down!!!...... THE BEST PASTRAMI IN THE BUSINESS!!!! I can end the review there. Lol But I will also add I have tatsed Kats and 2nd st deli in the city. And in my opinion it is better than both. So tender and juicy. Dosent taste as salty as the others either which I enjoy. It gets kinda busy so be prepared to wait in line for a bit before you order. But it's so worth the wait. U will thank me later if u haven't tried this gem. read more

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It's perfectly friendly at the Pastrami grill. Brave the lines in this old school place and step up and order from the all business counter man. Make sure you tell them how lean or fatty you want your pastrami. (I didn't have the corned beef). And tip your counterman for a slice of succulent beef. The bread is ok and the mustard is deli basic. The meat is super tender, almost too tender. It must have been wet aged in some kind of papaya liquid or at least tenderized in some manner before smoking and further processing. That's my gripe. The meat has no real tooth. It's mushy when you bite into it. Quite Soft. It's more like barbecue shredded. Down south style. The meat definitely needed more salt... It's not bad, just not as good as some that I know in the Newark/NY Metro area... I'm pretty sure that it won't make a bit of difference what I think ..... but this just isn't to my taste. They line up out the door. It means something. The pickles were nice and crisp. Solid three stars read more

No need to head to NYC for an incredible pastrami sandwich--Pastrami Grill Bistro delivers the experience right here! This gem of a restaurant is absolutely fantastic. While the space is cozy and can get crowded during peak times, it's well worth the wait. You order at the counter, and the exceptionally friendly staff keeps things lively by offering free samples while you wait. The sandwiches are massive, fresh, and bursting with flavor--big enough to easily satisfy two people. Their knish is perfection, tasting like it's straight out of Coney Island. The French fries and pickles were spot on as well. I wholeheartedly recommend Pastrami Grill Bistro and can't wait to go back to explore more of their amazing sandwiches! read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Pastrami on Rye - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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Good customer service. Yummy. Check them out. Tasty am g good value. Friendly staff read more

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The food is as good as it should be. No need to go to Katz or any of the other tourist traps. Corned beef and pastrami were insanely good. Only complaint, when you order the 3 meat platter, bread and pickles are an extra charge. That's a bit silly to me. Otherwise, portions were big, service was quick, prices are fair. read more

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Amazing serving size, hot and fresh, cut to order. These guys know what they're doing. Busy but service was fairly quick. Sample slices of the meat while your sandwich is being completed. Decent seating area. A must go to for deli lovers who want authentic and value eats. read more

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Food is excellent great pastrami! Great prices. Not much room to eat in and very casual. Order at counter and carry your self to a booth or table. read more

I kept hearing a lot about how good this place is. So I took the drive down route 46 and then off on a side road. I got there on Saturday afternoon around 1230. It wasn't too busy yet. I was able to walk right up to the counter. You have the cutters behind the counter. Just like in KATZ. You tell them what you want, and they'll slice a few slices of pastrami for you to try or you can request corned beef or both I got the pastrami sandwich and french fries. They asked if you want it with the mustard or not while they were assembling the delectable sandwich. I brought my steaming hot pastrami sandwich and golden steak fries over to a table. As I sat down, a rush of people came in, and the line was very long. I saw there was nice bark on the pastrami. It looked very good. I grabbed the piece out of the sandwich and just tried it Solo Dolo. It had a great flavor, smoky and juicy. Definitely very flavorful with a smoky tang. Definitely had a good amount of fat on it. Very good rye bread. It was big enough to cover the meat in the sandwich. The french fries had a nice outer skin. A little crispy. Fluffy potato on the inside very fresh and delicious. Dr. Brown's cream soda really hit the spot. I didn't order matzoh ball soup this time. I finished up the sandwich and all of the french fries. I probably wouldn't of had room for the soup. Everything came to $25 with the soup. It would've only been $30. If you go to KATZ. The pastrami sandwich alone would be $30. Then if you added on french fries and soup à la carte and the soda would be at about 60 bucks. So it's half price here in Garfield, New Jersey. It's a big saving that to have to drag all the way into the city. I definitely say this pastrami is in my top three Nice bark . Flavorful tangy with a good amount of fat. Next time I'll go back and try the brisket sandwich with matzo ball soup. With latkes. read more

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Wow, this is the best pastrami and corned beef out side of Katz's deli. Don't get me wrong I love Katz's. But the line and getting there is not easy. This will scratch that itch. But get the pastrami fries. You can thank me later. read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - The best corn beef and pastrami Reuben and pastrami fries. - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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Excellent very big sandwiches. Service also, friendly and quick. I plan on going again

Just like Katzs. Minimum seating. Soup was good, sandwiches large and good. worth the trip.

Stopped at Friday night. It was a small line and we even took a table. They giving really good amount of meat for a great price. Pasterami was excellent, same quality as Katz (honestly it's a first time when it's the same good). Ruben was very good and Russian dressing very flavorful. I personally didn't like brisket sandwich, something was off, but meat itself was good. Definitely will come back read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

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First pastrami sandwich and I am pretty conflicted. The pastrami itself was very tasty and something I would enjoy but as someone who hasn't had mustard often kind of threw me off. Will have to come back and try it without! The service though was top tier! Came about 20 minutes before close and the owner was welcoming and staff as well. Interior was nice and clean from what I can tell. Will have to come back and try more (and take a better photo) read more

Pastrami Grill Bistro - Pastrami sandwich with light mustard - Sandwiches Near Me - Garfield, New Jersey

Amazingly good food, nice size portions and plenty of pickles. Self serve, maybe 10 minute wait. We ordered 1 hot pastrami, 2 Reuben's, fries, onion rings and potato latkes. Disappointments, the hot pastrami sandwich had yellow mustard, would have preferred spicy but perhaps you had to ask. The latkes were pretty thin, deep fried and, although I like some crust, these were too well done. Definitely will return. read more

These were the most delicious pastrami sandwiches we ever ate! The enormous portion of warm lean meat between rye bread was piled high & served with 2 types of pickles. We were in the area so we decided to check it out for lunch. Situated in a strip mall luckily it wasn't too crowded. We got in line at the counter, checked the overhead menu & was given a plate of pastrami to taste. Neither one of us could finish the 2nd half of our sandwich so we took it to go. Great food, generous portions at a fair price. read more

Great service!!! Love the taste sample while you get your sandwich. Was looking for a deli pastrami sandwich place. This popped up on yelp in the search reviews looked good. So glad I cacame. Ordered the biggest and probably best pastrami Ruben I've ever had. This beast is so good I made it thru the whole thing. Must admit that I did break down and use a fork for some of the second half since I was not able to squeeze it down to mouth sized. Side of pickes were really good I'm not a pickle fan but loved the bright green ones. Added some pierogies because they looked good and they were. Stop in you'll be glad you did! read more

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Wow. Ten stars... I'm teaching a class at teterboro airport and the client went out and got a whole bunch of moving sandwiches. They were absolutely without a doubt, not even close the best ones I'd ever had in my entire life. It was absolutely amazing. I had it for lunch today. I'm thinking about going there and getting dinner tomorrow night. Absolutely incredible! The most tender juicy sandwich I think I've ever had. The sauce was great. The pickles were amazing. read more

I rate their corned beef sandwich 4.6. My measure of this sandwich is based on the holy trinity: the corned beef, seedless rye, and classic deli mustard all have to be magnificent. Only then can the sandwich achieve the loftiest of heights. The corned beef was warm, fresh delicious, and happily piled high, the seedless rye was quite good, and they had the classic spicy deli mustard. I was thrilled... It worked beautifully. I took .2 off because a little more mustard would have been so satisfying and another .2 off because I didn't get a pickle with it. Two easy fixes for my next visit. I was delighted that they had Dr. Brown's Black Cherry on hand. Go enjoy this great find. Not many booths there so expect that. read more