Perly's was in the top of my list of places I wanted to eat and since I don't live in Richmond it has been on that list for some time. Finally got the chance this past weekend to cross it off. And let me say, it was beyond worth the wait. I went with my fiancee and there was a small crowd outside. We were told the wait would be about 45 minutes and we ended up being seated after maybe 20 minutes. Service was quick and friendly. I wanted to order everything on the menu. We decided to start with the latkes. Serving size was two large latkes with apricot applesauce and chive sour cream. They were amazing. For the main course I ordered the entirely customizable breakfast bagel sammy. I chose an everything bagel, scrambled egg, onions, swiss cheese and corned beef. Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. My fiancee ordered the Jewbano (brisket, tongue, pickles, dill havarti, pepper relish, and mustard) and the dill seasoned fries. Everything about that sandwich was perfect as well. Will definitely make a point to return to try more of the menu. read more

Perly's - Bagel Breakfast Sammy! - Delis Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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There were four of us and two of us were not the most adventurous eaters. Jewish deli inspired fare is not at all what I would consider adventurous but I guess eating great food is not everyone's thing. In any case, we got the cabbage rolls and latkes as an appetizer. The latkes were crisp and good- but there were only two for $7. The cabbage rolls were just the right texture but were so sweet with no hint of sour at all. Almost icky sweet. They were good- just if you are not expecting sweet, don't order these. The entrees were good. Fries were seasoned just right- no one used catchup. The schnitzel was perfection. So was the hot dog. There are some random ingredients on these- trust that they all come together in an unexpected way that tastes excellent. Wait time was minimal, server was attentive and funny and the décor is just as cute as can be. Will definitely be back the next time I am in town. read more

I can't wait for perlys to reopen for sit down service again. Oh man this place is a Richmond staple. Always bring my family here when they come to town. I've never had something that I didn't like. Love venturing out and trying new-to-me items on their menu but their sandwiches always suck me back in! So good! read more

Yo! Great service and great food! Ordered the corned beef hash with eggs and the corned beef is homemade with real corned beef! It is shredded and has bell peppers, onions, and ! A must try! Our waitress was very courteous and polite. Recommended some foods, which we did not order, but still, she definitely knew her job. Hostess was stressed out, but she never showed and anger or frustration! She kept her cool and managed the wait very well! Someone you would hire for critical thinking! read more

We were so impressed with this restaurant; the service was warm and welcoming and the 1/2 hour wait, which you get to do next door at an adorable grocer/coffee shop, was well worth it! I got the Benny Goodman which was such a well thought out dish and my husband got the corn beef and hash which he was thrilled with! We both got an adult beverage and enjoyed the high paced, hipster environment. This was just a few blocks down from the Hilton, so skip breakfast at the hotel and talk a walk! :) Sorry - no pics but I'd say the pics on the good reviews are a realistic portrayal. read more

I got an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese and the roasted brussel sprouts. I have to say, they were both the best I've ever eaten.

We've been here three times. I have mixed reviews. The Matzo ball soup was ok, but the inside of the Matzo ball was not fully cooked. On the positive side it was a large portion. I liked it enough to order it the next time we came and they were out of it. My parents liked it when I took them. My dad had the Reuben, I had the sailor (which was good), and my mom had a regular sandwich. I met some clients here for brunch and it was pretty good. My wife and I came here a third time at night. I don't recall what we had, but we remember the service being bad. We waited up front for 10 minutes with several tables open. Our food was not great that night. read more

I'm so glad I found this place on Yelp for dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed the latkes, especially when you have both the applesauce and sour cream on your bite. I wasn't crazy about the matzoh ball soup (just found it lacking some salt or a more flavorful broth). The brisket was tender enough to cut with your knife and wonderfully seasoned. End your meal with their coconut macaroon ice cream and chocolate babka!! What a treat to have this place within walking distance from my hotel in downtown! Hope to visit again for breakfast. read more

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So happy I finally got to try Pearly's! I came for brunch and was not disappointed. They have a great selection of food that's flavorful and satisfying. My friend and I split a latke and I ordered the salmon Benedict. Both were delicious! Next time I want to come here and try their duck pirogies. read more

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Great brunch. I sat at the counter and it was amazing the staff was super friendly and the dining room was well lit with big windows and sun beaming through I throughly enjoyed my corned beef hash which was freshly made in house you can tell. Perfectly cooked egg and pickled onion and spinach salad. Kosher deli status on point!! read more

Perly's - Delis Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

One of my favorite breakfast places in RVA. We take all of our out of town guests here to enjoy some delicious buttery-smooth eggs, or smoked salmon delights. Their food seems elevated over other breakfast places for some reason, as if somehow their eggs were better than eggs served elsewhere. Perfectly salted. read more

I was told to check out Perly's sandwiches. I stopped by and ordered a hot pastrami sandwich to go during brunch. The restaurant was very busy on Sunday around 11am. Perly's has the option to build your own sandwich or chose a signature sandwich. I chose hot pastrami and Havarti cheese. The sandwich was delicious. I wish I would have ordered a large instead of a small. The hot pastrami was cooked well and piled on high (which I appreciated). The Havarti cheese and pastrami blended great together. This was my first eating Havarti cheese and it won't be my last. Perly's hot pastrami definitely ranks high on my list for "best sandwiches in Richmond". I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Perly's - My pastrami sandwich to go. - Delis Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was our first time eating at perly's and we LOVED everything!!! We walked into the diner and felt like we took a trip back in time in the best way. We were seated right away, and our waitress was awesome!!! We started with several classics, since I wanted my kids to try all the classics. The stars were the potato and duck perogies, blueberry blitz both were amazingly delicious, but don't get me wrong everything was great. After our 4 dishes for as appetizers we tried a chocolate egg cream and it was 3 out of 2 that Iiked it. When we ordered our meals everything was incredible aside from the potato corn beef hash, it needed to have something crispy since the potato and has were both mushy....flavor was great but texture was not a good fit for me. All the other items were soooooo good!!!! I will definitely come back next time I am in this part of town. During our visit our waitress mentioned food network was here 4 days prior recording the best thing I ever ate, which I can totally understand after eating here. I would say it is a must try!! read more

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*CHECK OUT MY EXTENSIVE PICTURES FOR ALL OF MY MENU EXPLORATIONS AS A REGULAR!* UPDATE: What can I say about Perly's that I, or someone else, hasn't already said? The people are amazing and treat you with such warmth, and you can truly tell there's a passion in the restaurant and a passion towards their patrons that's just rare- nice people paired with consistently unbelievable food pretty much makes for one of my favorite dining experiences in Richmond. With a small group of regular wait and bar staff who work here, as well as the managers and owners consistently on the floor, they will remember you (I sit down and am instantly noticed and a piping hot cup of coffee is set in front of me before I even take a seat; I always just sit at the bar when I'm alone, because the place gets busy very quickly and as a single person, I feel guilty taking up a whole booth or table.) This is another restaurant where you can't go wrong with anything on their extensive and eccentric menu, though I would not suggest it if you are trying to find somewhere to bring, let's say, a vegetarian or vegan friend, because it has a high emphasis on comfort food and AMAZING house-cured and smoked meats (and paired with their expertly-crafted takes on traditional Israeli sauces and preparation styles, it's as unique an instant Richmond staple as it is mind-blowingly delicious!) *Deli Dogs: This and Hogshead have the two best dogs in Richmond; they are smoky, crisp on the outside, juicy and smooth on the inside, have an amazing tender beef flavor, and pair amazingly with Perlys' homemade grilled poppy seed buns. I always get their sweet, tangy peppers and onions, one of the four different, yet all equally delicious, brown deli mustards, and almost always have to get skhmug (a Jewish sweet and spicy pesto-like sauce) to make for a dog that is just littered with as many levels of flavor as their perfectly crisp, piled-high diced onions have in layers! Also, their gribiche (which is a duck-fat fried crispy mess of skins) is to-die-for, and the perfect crisp topping to even further make the smokiness of the dog pop! *Bagels and My Favorite Bread, Challah: Perly's has New York-worthy bagels, easy, and they grilled them with the perfect balance between a soft bringing-out-of-the-flavors of the 10 types of bagels they offer (I've tried the Onion, Garlic and Everything Bagels, and they're all full of flavor, huge and fresh and have that New York water taste that gives that unique salty tanginess a great bagel should have!) Seriously, just get everything on a bagel OR on their house challah bread, because it's the best challah bread you will ever taste, and if you get it toasted, it comes out hot and buttery, and paired with their decadent cured meats and imported, super creamy cheeses, you can't go wrong. This being said, their Make Your Own Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is one of the best tasting things on their menu (get beef sausage, liptauer cheese, onions and perfectly cooked scrambled, folded egg on a garlic bagel and strap in for the best breakfast sandwich of your life!) Or put any of your Make Your Own Sandwiches on their challah for an instant winner (all of their meat is amazing- you can't go wrong. I've had their pastrami, corned beef, turkey, tongue and roast beef and it's all top of its class!) *Cinnamon Babka French Toast and Ricotta Blintzes: The best french toast in Richmond, hands down. Because there is already a cinnamon sauce coating the plate, keep the syrup on the side to keep your french toast a little crispier and to bring out its incredible chocolatey-sweet-buttery flavor more. Top this perfectly cooked homemade battered babka with delectable cinnamon cooked apples and golden raisins, and it's pretty much the best thing ever. Because babka bread already has a natural sweetness to it (usually it's swirled with cinnamon, raisins and chocolate,) it has more of a depth of flavor than the brioche that most "gourmet french toasts" is made from. This is a decadence you will not be able to resist, and dream about from the last bite until the next time you cave, return, and order it again! This being said, the blintzes are another breakfast must-try at Perly's (a blintz is pretty much a Jewish traditional indulgence, somewhere between a crepe, a pancake and a flatbread that's stuffed with delicious fresh ricotta and topped with a blueberry compote that will have you lapping it off the plate!) *Other absolute recommendations: (Appetizer - Jewish Egg Rolls,) (Breakfast - Corned Beef Hash,) (Lunch - Jewish Sailor Sandwich!) The Jewish Egg Rolls are pretty much a delectable reuben in a perfectly fried egg roll with a mustard dipping sauce and tangy duck-style chili sauce that you'll want to take shots of. They're huge- so I would order one plate of two for two people to start with. Totally a must-have! read more

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Wow! Love at 1st sight. I loved the cool retro feel of the place. From the wallpaper to the booths with coat hooks on the ends. Perfection. As if that was not enough, our food was delicious! We enjoyed matzo ball soup and two different sandwiches. We got fries with one and chips with one, the fries were crazy good but the chips were just ok. Generous portions, yummy taste, reasonable prices, fun atmosphere and great service - what more could you want? We will be back! read more

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I have been to the new Perly's twice now, and both times everything I got was superb. First visit: a brunch with a cheese blintz and some chocolate babka. The babka is made with cocaine in it - nothing else could explain its instantly addictive nature and properties. The cheese blintz was also very good, delicately sweet without being cloying (or as I prefer to refer to things made of pure sticky sugar, "Starbucks sweet"). Second visit: dinner with friends, and I had the beef brisket. Be told: the beef brisket could serve three. It is not an entree. It is the initial salvo of a food war that you will lose. They bring you two pieces of brisket, each of which was its own cow in a past life. It is served on a bed of bowtie pasta and barley which was cooked in beef stock (presumably the fate of the pieces of the cow that didn't become brisket). You will eat, and you will eat, and your mouth will demand that you continue eating. Your stomach will surrender. You will pass out. These are things that will happen. You will still have enough brisket left for at least one meal. This is what we refer to as a "side benefit". The restaurant is well appointed without being twee; the staff is phenomenally friendly and helpful, especially for a Richmond restaurant. Go now! Go often! read more

I finally made it to Perly's. I'm here to tell you that everything you've heard is true: it's da bomb. I was in the area so I decided that a sandwich would be a great lunch option. Although my sandwich was good, it was those dog gone fries that stole the freaking show! They are the best fries I have ever had in my life. I thought about not getting them just because I'm supposed to be on this health kick or whatever, but dang I'm so glad I did. These fries taste like there is literally someone in the back peeling the potatoes, cutting the fries by hand, and adding whatever magic dust they add to make them taste so good. What is your secret? They're not greasy either. I could go on and on and on. Oh, I will definitely be coming to Perly's every 28 days when I get that craving. As for the sandich? Meh. Don't get me wrong... it was good. But, how outstanding can a sandwich really be? Actually, I take that back. They can be stellar. This one just wasn't. I made my own and got smoked turkey with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. The turkey was slightly dry, but then again what turkey isn't dry? Next time I go, I'll get something else. No biggie. Go to Perly's! read more

Best Deli south of NYC. Friendly staff. They do a splendid job with the old standbys and offer intriguing combinations to attract the adventurous. I've never been disappointed by anything I've ordered. I am only frustrated that I haven't been able to make it downtown more often in these uncertain times. read more

Stopped by Pearly's for dinner the other night, and I will be back. I am Jewish, and grew up around this stuff, so I decided to put them through the ringer. I ordered the things not even my grandma can make, just to put them to the test. Let me tell you, they knocked it out of the park. I ordered the Cholent, a Jewish stew, typically served on Saturday night after it has been simmering away the last 24 hours. It was FANTASTIC! The whitefish salad and pickles were also great! Their entree's are a little pricey ($15-20), so if you're budget minded, I would order something off the place mat menu (cheaper options, just as good). I will be back here. It's hard to get food this good without going home for a holiday! THANK YOU PEARLY'S! read more

BRUNCH. Considering what Perly's used to be, this is leaps and bounds better without even tasting the food. I love the subway tile and wood details. It feels really modern with a nod to the early 20s. So then I tasted the food and it was phenomenal. Everything was packed with flavor and seemed lovingly made like grandma who thinks you don't eat enough. French toast, Blintzes, Sausages. Oh my god, their bagels. It really isn't often I'm not wishing I was chomping on a Brooklyn bagel, but these are great. The pumpernickel is fantastic. Really great vibe and engaging wait staff. Definitely drop in. read more

I was in Richmond with my wife on a Saturday and stopped in for dinner after looking at all the great reviews. I ordered a bowl of matzo ball soup and a Reuben sandwich. 5 minutes later the waiter came back and said they were all out of matzo ball soup (6 PM). I've eaten at many deli's from NYC to LA and NEVER heard of any such nonsense (I love matzo ball soup). The soup of the day that I finally chose (root vegetable) was nothing special. My wife chose a large corn beef sandwich. Despite all of reviews talking about huge portions, neither sandwich was sizable. Although the sandwiches were tasty, I'm not sure I'll come back again. read more

I live in Brooklyn (and used to live in the LES down the street from Katz's) and will attest that this place sits firmly in the amazing Jewish deli (plus) category. I've stopped here for breakfast and brunch and loved everything I ate and drank. Did the Schnorror most recently and have to say it's a great deal. Prior to that, I tried the Jewish Sailor and cleaned my plate despite its heft. I haven't tried the bagels yet, but am willing to put aside my (relatively newfound) NY bagel snobbery next time. My parents told me the story of the original Perly's and the family behind it and are also psyched about the reboot. Don't miss the housemade sodas either. The celery flavor is weird at first, but it grows on you. read more

I was so excited to find a Jewish Deli in VA, but this place was a disappointment- food, service and atmosphere. Tasteless knish and mediocre egg rolls. I ordered a bagel to go, which they forgot (not a big deal, these things happen), but when I brought it home it was hard and stale. The server barely checked on me (no water or coffee refills), and it was hot and has extremely loud music. It's a cute place, and I know restaurants are struggling right now, but this experience was not worth it. read more

Good food!!! Service... Handsome waiter was inattentive. He took our order after we finished our appetizer. The latkes were well done, but the applesauce and sour cream helped. Bagels were toasted with black, charred edges. However, the smoked beef sausage and smoked salmon were quite yummy. Everytime we needed something (check, to go boxes, dessert), we couldn't find our waiter. This was disappointing, because I absolutely love Katz Deli in NY and was so hoping this would fill a void. I will give them another try, but hubby isn't so thrilled to try again. He felt it was mediocre for the price. read more

Perly's - Smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, onion bagel. - Delis Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If you are looking for a deliciously traditional Jewish New York style deli in Richmond... look no further. The menu is extensive, with choices like my favorite sandwich: the Oy Vey (1/2 lb of Pastrami, 1/2 lb of Corned Beef, with mustard on rye)... and the fries are next level. They are somehow seasoned and appear to be double fried, so they have a crispy almost crunchy exterior, but a delicious soft potato inside. I love the appetizers too! Sometimes we go and just order a few of those and call it a day. The Latkes and The Potato and Duck Pieroggies are incredible, definitely something I haven't found anything similar to in RVA. One of my all time favorites for brunch and lunch in Richmond. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Perly's has been one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond since I moved here four years ago. It never fails to deliver the best matzoh ball soup, brussel sprouts and sandwiches that I'm craving. My personal favorite is the Jewbano which features beef tongue and beef brisket. The flavors are incredibly savory and melt in your mouth! I get it every time I go. read more

Hot pastrami on rye with deli mustard. Perfect. Not done traditionally - beef seemed chopped rather than sliced, and the rye was toasted and cut diagonally. The bread was larger than traditional Kosher Deli, which resulted in a "less stacked" sandwich - although it was probably the same quantity of meat. You know what? doesn't matter. The pastrami was juicy and delicious - just the right amount of fat. The toasted rye was actually a bonus - more flavor and it held together with the juices of the beef. The reduced height of the sandwich made it easier to eat. Matzoh ball soup was pretty good - broth was great, matzoh balls were a little dry, but that's preference thing. Substantial portion of chicken in the soup - really above average. Does it stand up to Katz's? Maybe not, but in Richmond? Holy smokes. I'm so happy this place is here. Blows away the pastrami sandwiches at Jason's or Padow's. They might as well be serving horse compared to this. read more

Holy mother! This place is amazing! I could write this review solely on the strength of their babka game and it would be flawless. But no, everything I ate was fresh and delicious. Even the surreptitious bites I kept sneaking off my fiancee's plate were immaculate. I ordered the latkes with apricot applesauce, cinnamon babka, one of the build your own hotdogs with amazing homemade chips, and another slice of babka because it's just that good. It was a fairly busy Saturday morning and the service was prompt, courteous, and cheerful. Seriously, y'all. This blows the old, crappy Perly's out of the water. Go here. Eat brunch. Be happy. read more

Seriously, Perly's has so many choices that are different - have a culinary adventure. I have been to Perly's twice now. The décor was kitschy and comfortable, right down to the Bogart black and white movie on the TV and the Manischewitz behind the bar. Six of us met here for dinner, most seating is 4-spot booths and tables, but with a reservation we got a golden circle booth up front - perfect. The waiter was so patient to explain some of the more unusual and ethnic dishes. I got the Jewish Sailor because it had a great variety of layers, but especially a layer of the chopped chicken liver that I really wanted to try, without ordering an appetizer. More than I could eat and outstanding mix of flavors and textures. Best of all the bread stood up to the challenge of a big sandwich, but it was so huge I ate it as 2 open tops instead of trying to put it together and do big bites! The dill potato salad on the side lived up to the name and had plenty of dill flavor, and not too sweet. I topped it all off with a slice of chocolate babka, like a slice of coffee cake but more dense, very good. Then yesterday I went for a take-home dinner order to share with my DH, we had to try the fish board. We picked the gravlax, smoked salmon, and kippered salmon, and kept to plain bagels and cream cheese, to savor the salmon flavor - and there was plenty of it. Outrageously good, with such a variety of sides to accompany, sliced tomato, sliced radish, pickled cauliflower, pickled cabbage, sprouts, dill pickles, lettuce and of course sliced onion. We added an appetizer of chopped liver and toast points and just noshed the night away. Next time it's a rainy day that matzah ball soup is calling my name! read more

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I frequented the old Perlys simply because it was cheap and I live less than a block away. Needless to say I was extremely bummed when it closed down. So when I heard the new Perlys was opening I was excited! The new Perlys does not disappoint! I believe it is owned by the same people who one Black Sheep and it shows in the professionalism of the restoration of Perlys, the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. At this point I've had the majority of the non-seafood dishes on the menu and loved all of them with the exception of the Perogis. Check this place out! read more

Are you kidding? I don't even know what to say Here. I love there kippered fish . And their potato pancakes will make you cry. So good.

Stopped at Perly's after looking on yelp for a good place to grab lunch. They had some good reviews so I gave it a try. I got the Tuna Shumelt and it was delicious. highly recommend you give Perly's a try read more

Perly's - Tuna Shumelt is glorious - Delis Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came here with friends for breakfast. I got the Fillmore Frittata. It was edible... nothing special. I didn't like it and I have regrets ordering it. Not one of my favorite breakfast foods for sure. The service was really great though! My friend is lactose intolerant and the waitress went above and beyond in making sure he could get the milk he needed (she went next door!). read more

Perly's - Frittata! - Delis Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Why aren't there 6 stars? This place is unbelievable. I have eaten a lot of corn beef in my life but this is better then any I have ever had. I had the best Ruben I've eaten. read more

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Must eat restaurant in Richmond, Va. They offer awesome brunch and sandwiches. I was very impressed with Brussels sprouts appetizer. The servers were friendly and professional. I would definitely go back there again when I go back to Richmond. read more

Great service, yummy food! Reminded us of New York Deli with a Kosher Style menu. The only difference is half-dill pickles are on the menu not on the tables, possibly because of COVID restrictions. read more

Well worth the wait. Great food and service. Latkas were perfect. French toast next time.

Stopped in for brunch after the Richmond Marathon. Was pretty busy, but we were seated in about 20 minutes. Totally worth the wait! We got some delicious latkes as an appetizer, then I moved on to the patty melt for the main course. Wow! The burger was amazing, and the fries that came with it were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I also got the "Bubbie's Brew" Irish coffee cocktail, and it was delicious. A lot of the dishes are meat-based, but my vegetarian girlfriend was able to find a few to choose from, at least. In addition to the food, the service here is exceptional. Even though they were clearly slammed, our server was genuinely interested in our satisfaction and made us feel at home. read more

I love there food, service is excellent. Yes there is a lil wait time. Sometimes over a hour wait time but is worth it. It's nice that this place is walking distance from my home. read more

We came in on a chilly day, entered into a cozy atmosphere with Gatsby period music. Interior decoration is clean modern rendition with homey 60's appearance. I had banana French toast drizzled with caramel syrup topped with toasted pecans. My boyfriend had l'chaimburger, a decent sized pastrami burger with fluffy crisp home fries. I'd love to come again to see what other delights Perly's has to offer. read more

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