My dad's FAVORITE restaurant and he is a former NEW Yorker! Food delicious (the mushroom barley soup is divine-fabulous corned beef and dad said it is the best bone in veal chop)- large portions plus you are started off with delicious coleslaw and pickles ... Melissa greeted us with a smile, Zander made sure our food was just right, Solomon, Ababal and Benieme were so attentive and helped us have the best meal possible! Yummm-you must end with the cheesecake :) read more

Ruven's is under new management so I decided to give it another shot. Let's start with service, our server really did not want to be there. She took her time to take our order, was slow to respond to our requests. From entering to leaving she never cracked a smile with no thank you for amore than generous tip. As to the food, it was acceptable but did not make me want to come back again. Good luck to the new management , you need to get your act and staff together to make a visit a pleasant experience. read more

I must say this is the first time we've been in this restaurant I saw a sign inside that says 1930. I wasn't around in 1930 but it actually felt like I was in 1930 with the clientele and the food. We had an open face turkey sandwich it came with a little bit of cranberries and aside of gravy and pickles and coleslaw. And you had a choice of salad or soup the lentil soup I was told was It was good. I had a tuna salad wrap with walnuts and cranberries. That was also good the turkey open face came with dessert so we got a little piece of rugala . Oh it was like being back in 1930 in one of the deli in New York so if you're in the mood for something like that, this is the place to try no problem parking. read more

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I have never been disappointed with my lunches at Ruvens! I have been there many times with a friend, and multiple times with my Husband, who enjoyed his food as well! Tara, is my favorite server, she is always pleasant, and most efficient!! The restaurant is kept clean, and is very pleasant to dine within! Susan read more

A traditional Jewish-style restaurant opens at 8 am for breakfast, offering tasty dishes and excellent service. It serves both Jewish and regular desserts, creating an ambiance reminiscent of a Brooklyn deli. The confections were delicious. read more

Brought my wife for dinner tonight at Ruven's. When we got in, it was packed with customers. We gave our name to the hostess, and 15 minutes later we sat in a comfortable booth. As soon as we sat down, a gentleman brought a few pickles and some homemade creamy coleslaw. My wife ordered the grilled steer liver and I ordered the pastrami on club. Our server Meghan was efficient and professional. It was a first for my wife, and she really enjoyed her dish especially the mushroom barley soup. We are moving soon to Port St. Lucie and we're going to miss the food of Ruven's. We'll figure out a way to come back to the restaurant that's for sure. read more

A 2 star restaurant that I gave 3. 2 stars for the food. Star 3 because of the hustle of the server. She really moved and made sure everyone was served as well as she could. But the food...........was lacking flavor and quality. Now I can't say for sure about the bagels. But I suspect they were brought in from elsewhere. With so many other good breakfast spots elsewhere, I would skip this one read more

I'm not a fan of Ruven's. The menu is good. The food is below expectations. And the service needs improvement. We were 6 women and the waiter never returned to check on us. No refills. No dessert ask. It could be improved. read more

Hidden in a Publix shopping center is Long Island style deli. The average age appeared to be 100. I ordered chicken soup to go. It was as prepared quickly & was the he going price. The soup had big chunks of chicken but was too salty for me. I would come back again but I would not order soup. read more

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Good news, Bad news. Ruven's continues to give copious portions of well prepared comfort food at reasonable prices. 5 stars so far. The problem is that it seems grossly understaffed. One bus person for the entire restaurant. Last nite I counted two waitresses (although the owner tries to help). Last night it took 25 min to place our drink orders. The wait staff is pleasant but really overworked. I think part of the problem is that diners come in waves. At 7:00 PM on a Thursday evening all the tables were filled. By 8:30 PM (Boca Midnight) the place was only mostly empty. Despite the frustration, we will return. read more

Last time I was there to place an order to go, I had waited 5-10 minutes without a greeting much less take my order. I had enough time to observe a waitress sit down in the front chairs by the register to rest and never acknowledged me. I have never had this LOW of a service here. Also, I have not experienced this anywhere else! read more

Top NYC style deli. Up there with 2nd Ave. Deli and the old Carnegie Deli. The Corned Beef and Pastrami melt in your mouth with a juicy tenderness to die for. Having grown up in the Bronx in the golden days of Jewish traditional deli's, I find the food in Ruven's a trip worth taking not only to a place to eat but also a place to bring back memories when a Corned beef or Pastrami sandwich evoked tradition and wonderful memories of great food and service. read more

This restaurant must have changed ownership. The food was not the same as was in the past. The waitress could keep the order straight. We were nine people & wanted separate checks This was at about two o'clock restaurant was pretty empty & they could seem to accommodate us. Wouldn't recommend. Interior of restaurant was the same reminded me of Nee York. read more

I don't know about you but whenever I eat an omlette that is a cause for celebration. I was here a few months ago after a few times they got it right Ambiance good Service could be choppy like listening to a short wave radio read more

Ruven's - Veggie omlette - Delis Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

I have been going to Ruven's for about 15 years, usually in the morning for breakfast. It has always been on the slow side for service but yesterday SO bad, it will be my last time! We sat and the older waitress took our order at about 11:20am. At noon we still didn't have our food, so I asked her what the delay was. She stared at me and walked away without uttering a word. I finally flagged down the younger waitress, she did listen, however, also walked away without saying anything (no "I'll check or I'll get your waitress). After a couple of more attempts to get a word out of either of them we decided to leave. Went up to the cashier to pay for our teas. The younger waitress approached and said they were making our food. By this time it was 12:15pm -- clearly they forgot to put in our order -- my biggest issue was the complete disregard for communication and frankly, just being ignored. I wasn't loud or aggressive in my approach to the staff, quite the opposite actually. If you don't mind being treated like you're an inconvenience, this place is for you. read more

I'm not sure how they can even begin to call themselves a New York deli or try to even pretend they are a real deli or that anyone there has ever been to New York. First, my husband orders a panini. First the counter/cashier/greeter guy behind a small, teeny tiny counter (not a deli) gets something from the freezer, microwaves it and then puts it in the panini maker. I've never seen him gag that much from disgust after he took his first bite, or throw out a sandwich so fast, after he attempted a second bite. (We did take out and were already home, so there was no sending it back.) I ordered a New York bagel with "lots of cream cheese" and lox. Okay ... So, it's basically the bagel equivalent of what you might find in any cheap bodega/"deli"/grocery. Not very big. Not at all New York, and not very fresh. The "lots of cream cheese" was literally two of those .75 oz. Original Cream Cheese Spread Portion Cups that they give you in airports or bodega/"delis" that barely spread a tiny thin layer of "cream cheese" on the bagel with a few tiny slices of onion and a piece of lox for over $20. I can usually fake my way throw most bagels. But it wasn't lightly toasted or toasted at all like I asked, was disgustingly not fresh (the bagel) and I ended up throwing it away. That said, the cup or ice water I ordered was cold and delish. Hence the one star. I wish I could leave zero stars because this was a zero star restaurant. Their business is mostly derived clearly from elderly residents who happen to be in that shopping center going to a doctor's appointment (which my parents were doing when we went to grab a bite) and have no other dining options besides an Italian restaurant at the other end. This is offensive to New York, to New Yorkers, to anyone with any sense of taste and any person who like food. How they are still in business is mind boggling. Oh, by the way, don't ask any of the wait staff to get you a glass of water while you wait for your expensive, over priced and unedible food. Despite the three tables seated, they can't be bothered. They're too busy being bored. read more

Ruven's - Inside - Delis Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Like trying to dine in a loud construction site. Just feet away from diners the staff were hammering, drilling, and yelling at each other. Very inconsiderate. The manager injured his hand while moving a heavy box and screamed at his employees in front of everyone. I dined here once before, in November of 2020, and the service was horrible so I never came back until today. I'd hoped for a better experience but I should have brought ear protection. read more

Ruven's - Loud power drills and hammering right next to people trying to eat. - Delis Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Would give zero stars if I could. Food quality has gone to shit. Service has gone to shit. Place is looking dirty and ran down.

The new owners have downgraded quality of food served. Corned beef tastes like what you can get in the supermarket. Roast beef was served practically raw. Their prices are still going up though. read more

I found this deli while on my way home from a Doctor's Appointment. Ruven's is a clean, modern delicatessen that smells wonderful as soon as you enter. I ordered a Pastrami on Rye with a side of Cole Slaw and a Dr. Brown's Cream Soda. My lunch was delicious. The Pastrami was nice & lean, and the Cole Saw was fresh & crunchy. The service was excellent and the Server was courteous and attentive. There will definitely be more visits in the very near future. read more

Food excellent large quantities. Service good. Could be a little faster Ambiance. None read more

The best thing about delicatessens is their extensive & varied menu. The worst thing about deli' is their overwhelming menu. How to choose? While perusing the huge menu, you can enjoy a starter of creamy cole slaw and a variety of pickles, which are served right away to whet your appetite. Ruven's makes dinner selection easy by offering a complete meal of their "favorites", which includes an appetizer, drink, entree, and dessert. The meals are large enough for sharing, especially when accompanied by the app and dessert. These meals are the best value on the menu. However, only about a dozen entrees are available with this deal, and deli meat sandwiches are not among them. We had a large group 10 people for dinner, and overall the food was very good. A few couples split the turkey dinner with stuffing and a choice of sides. I had the chicken soup in a pot, which literally comes in a covered metal pot. It contained a 1/2 boiled chicken along with a fluffy matzoh ball, noodles and carrots. I was surprised to see that the chicken was still on the bone, and I didn't enjoy having to pick apart the chicken while trying to eat the soup. The chicken and soup were fairly bland and could have used additional seasoning. The matzoh ball was superb though. A few diners in our group enjoyed combo sandwiches made of corned beef and pastrami. Why choose one meat when you can have both? The rye bread was fresh and tasty. The sandwiches, while filling, were not particularly large. The accompanying potato pancakes were excellent: crispy and flavorful. One person in our group had the chicken salad platter. She was unimpressed and wouldn't recommend it. Unfortunately, the service was terrible. The diner who had aforementioned chicken salad asked for a toasted bagel when she placed her order. It never arrived until she was halfway finished with her meal. And the bagel wasn't toasted. She sent it back to be toasted. The server forgot to bring several other items until we reminded her: my chopped liver appetizer, my key lime pie dessert, a person's side knish, a person's soft drink, and another person's water refill. He light-heartedly mentioned to the server that her tip would depend on her bringing his water refill in a timely manner. Yep, that tactic worked. Although late to arrive, the chopped liver was delicious. The key lime pie was tangy and quite good. Although we understand that service can be slower with a larger group, there is really no excuse for failing to provide so many items. The overall rating primarily reflects the generally good food rather than the exceptionally poor service. read more

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Horrendous food service ambience and value. Only reason they are in business is they cater to the 55+ communities in the area.

I have not been here for some time. I decided to get a Reuben sandwich to go. When I arrived home I opened the container the french fries almost like home fries they were not too cooked, greasy & cold, the sandwich had zero flavor.even the pickles were different.The only thing that was kind of edible was the coleslaw.It looked like a different Staff from the last time I went there. Not worth $23 , I actually threw it away. read more

Had a really enjoyable early lunch here. The wait staff seems oddly placed, but the food was great. We both had the $14 lunch specials which was half a sandwich and a full bowl of soup. The mushroom barely was very good and the matzoh ball soup with noodles was outstanding. We got turkey and chicken salad and unlimited coleslaw and pickles which all were great. A secret highlight was the Kasha Varnishes. read more

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We had a great lunch here the other day. We sat inside. They weren't that busy. There were only a couple servers, however, who were covering both inside and outside tables, so luckily we weren't in any hurry. They brought pickles (one had sour and one dill) and a dish of sweet coleslaw to the table while we were waiting for our food. He had breakfast -- their challah French toast. The serving wasn't very big, but he said it was good. I had their soup and half sandwich. You could choose from several different soups. I got a cup of their mushroom barley soup which I really liked -- it was thick with mushrooms and a rich barley base. For my half sandwich, I chose their chopped (chicken) liver on rye bread. The bread was excellent -- with a nice crust on the outside. The liver was like pate -- smooth and creamy -- and very very good. Our server was pleasant. The food was good. Prices were reasonable. We will certainly be back to try some of their other menu items (it's a large menu). read more

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The food was very good but the prices were way too high. However, that didn't stop the place from being crowded.

I've been here a couple times...this time for brunch. I enjoyed it very much! I require outdoor seating. Still. And they had no issue accommodating and our server was super ON IT! We ordered coffee, took our time ordering, our breakfast foods came out looking amazing.....mine was supposed to have strawberries but there were none. At first. Once I mentioned and she noticed the menu did in fact state there were strawberries, she brought me some and I was as happy as a clam!! (Are clams happy?) The pancakes were great. The coffee was very good. Service was great. Overall, you can't beat that! Perfect score and can't wait to come back. read more

Ruven's - Nuts and berries pancakes with a side of bacon - Delis Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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We recently went for the Passover "Seder" night special and Ruben's did not disappoint! The food was plentiful, delicious and although we missed being with our family and saying the prayers in the Haggadah, it was a wonderful substitute. read more

The pastrami was unfortunately not the NY style I was looking for . Memories of the Carnegie deli Im afraid are still just memories . Didn't seem cured well. The Corned beef was sadly the same . Soup was ok not spectacular . Service was fine . Came in with high expectations that were not met . read more

My friends told me the Hamburgers are great, and that on Wednesday it is by one get one. We decided to go there tonight for dinner. Thumbs down. The burgers were Angus but with zero taste. They were very greasy as were the French Fries . The plate was full of oil and grease. The bun was loaded with oil so that when u picked up the burger it slipped off the bun. The waiter was nice but never came to the table to see if all was okay. He came to see if we wanted dessert and to give me the bill. We haven't been at Reuvens for a few years. After tonight i do not think we will go back. read more

Pleasant diner-like experience and nice server. Cook prep apparently does not care about the freshness of veggies. It's been awhile since I have been here and will consider another place for breakfast. read more

Ruven's - Greens and side of avocad + $3. - Delis Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Please don't waste your time or money here!! Don't let the nice, extensive menu fool you!! Rude staff, burnt, inedible food, and a piece of hair found in the sandwich. When we told the waitress, she said- it sometimes happens- WHAT IN THE ACTUAL F?? They refused to take the hairy sandwich or the burnt to a crisp skillet off the menu. Thank goodness my food was inedible because when I went to the women's bathroom - there was also no soap in there!!!! DISGUSTING read more

This place is awful! It is not a NEW YORK STYLE DELI!!!!!!!! Stingy portions fatty meats poor quality bagels. Close your doors and give up!!!!!!! read more

Good Burgers My wife saw an ad that Ruven's had a buy 1 get 1 free burger night, Wednesday and Thursday nights with the purchaser of 2 beverages. I opted for the The Blue Burger, Smoky bacon, sharp and tangy blue cheese, lettuce, tomato , onion, and a side of hot blue cheese sauce, surprisingly very good. My wife tried the Breakfast Burger, one egg any way, bacon and choice of cheese. All burgers are 1/2 pound Black Angus beef and served with our homemade French fries, lettuce, tomato and red onion. read more

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Burgers at Ruven's. Surprisingly good given that their deli meats (pastrami, corned beef, tongue, salami, turkey) are all cryovac commercial from National Deli and HN. So I wouldn't bother to get a deli sandwich, personally. Standard SoFL mainstream deli quality. OK kreplach soup, stock is from a base, the dumpling is doughy. The egg cream was too seltzery with not enough chocolate syrup in it. Baked goods are not made in house. Brian Kramer told me the burgers were good, with home made steak fries. I was skeptical. They cooked them perfectly medium rare, which they score huge points for. Great steak fries. Big portion, 8oz burger, juicy. Most of the potions here look really big. I would say concentrate on the things they actually make here, I could see the latkes looked good as did a few different other plates. Yes it's food to feed the dinosaurs. The place has parking in back for walkers. I am 52 years old and I was the youngest person in the joint. . read more

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I've never had a better Reuben in my life. Generous corned beef piled high. Cheese perfectly melted. Kraut not overpowering but perfectly balanced. Big thick French fries perfectly cooked. Big juicy sour pickle to round it out. Kept me satisfied a long time. Service was courteous, prompt, and perfect. Loved the atmosphere! read more

Ruven's - Reuben sandwich - Delis Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Woah mind blown and not in the good sense of the term. So we enter the restaurant and there are legit 2 huge cooked turkeys seated on a table cooling for everyone to walk past and get their covid-infested germs on. That should have been our first warning but we like to push the envelope. So we sit down and order 2 Dr. Browns and our meals. A turkey pot pie that was on special with soup, 2 sides and dessert for my mom and a mini nova platter and side of potato pancake for me. The soup never showed up.. My mom took one bite of her pot pie and said it had no flavor so we doctored it up with salt and pepper. There were no veggies or sides (maybe because it was pot pie but it wasn't specified). They really took the word "mini" to heart with my meal. For $15 bucks I got ONE SLICE of nova that barely covered my everything hard as a rock bagel. No worries I got a side of potato pancake... which was burnt and tasteless. Out comes the salt. I don't even like salt but believe me when I was done with this bad boy it at least had flavor that the little mermaid would have been jealous of. Next came dessert. Rice pudding not my jam but ok so my mom orders it and says guess what? No taste! So we dump in a thing of sugar and mixed it with whipped cream and it apparently was still gross. I'm assuming this place can get by with this seeing as their clientele may be missing vital tastebuds. But I'm still thriving and full of life and like my $50 meal to at least have something going for it. The takeaway: we feel lucky if we don't get sick. The food sucks. The service sucks. And where the hell did the turkeys go? I guess that will go in the category of life's biggest mysteries, but I'm not returning to find out. You have been warned- tread carefully. read more

Service is very inconsistent Food often comes out cold. When it is hot, it is good although not enough variety in bagels

Scratches the itch for those looking for a NY style deli meal. Cole slaw and pickles on the table to start. Mon/tues Turkey meal specials and good ruggelah for dessert. Pastrami sandwich is good, not great (being honest), but does scratch the itch. Same for the knish's. I go often w my father and will continue to do so. read more