Having been raised on Jewish style food but away from NYC for awhile I looked forward to Russ when visiting the Museum. Very convenient spot to precede a museum tour. Menu got my juices going but was immediately disappointed with knish which had no character...More

This little treat in the basement of the Jewish Museum is a treat. It’s got Jewish food not found in too many places. It comes at a price.

Very helpful staff and servers. The menu is very eclectic, and the gratuities are already added in, so for NYC the prices are incredible. Ordered the bread basket with a variety of bagels, breads etc., even took the remainder home as it was so good....More

Russ and Daughters was established by Russ early in the last century as a shop selling smoked fish and other related Jewish food. Passed on to his daughters and then to succeeding generations, his heirs have branched out into the restaurant business, with this cafe...More

If you like smoked fish, this is the place to come. I had the Chopped Salad with the smoked whitefish. While I expected the traditional chopped whitefish salad (like tuna fish) this salad was different. The white fish was served in pieces/flakes. The avocado, beets,...More

When you love bagels creamcheese and smoked salmon this is the place to be in NYC. Tried it on a Saturday at lunchtime but waiting time was 90’. Gave it another try on a weekday mid afternoon with more succes. So so good

If you are looking for real deli food, this is the place to go. great herring, great platters. Oder a platter, or the herring or an omelette. All outstanding!.