Katz's Deli & Bar

10/08/09

disgasted food in a metal dish like you are a dog or sometn

by Irma87 at Citysearch

They do not know nothing about this dish, it calls " borsh" it's ukrainian dish and serves hot as a soup. They serve that cold and it looks like they spent on than no more then 10 cents. There is nothing in that, just red water. I did not want to eat that after I tried it, but i paid for that.

• Pros: the worst soup "borsh" I have ever tried

01/09/09

first time visitor-definite to return

by jcnikki at Citysearch

my girlfriend and i were downtown for a concert when a friend suggested going to this place. we were both very happy with the expereince. it was 1 in the morning and the people that work here were having as much fun as we were. we had drinks called holy mary's, like a bloody mary but spicier. very tasty drink. menu a little big but we finally decided on breakfast which was a little different than we expected. the pancakes of potato were great; they serve them with apple sauce! our server was great (christian) we were surprised to find that he had only been working there for a month-he was great. very enjoyable experience

we will definitley be going back-

09/18/08

Going downhill :(

by amandakish at Citysearch

My friends, family, and I have been going to Katz's for years and have always enjoyed it. We enjoy it so much that we drive from all parts of town to meet at this place. True, the service can at times be slow, but who cares when you're with good company and the food is good. Yes, it's pricey..but when you get great ingredients you don't mind paying more. Lately, this has not been the case. While the prices have not increased, the quality of food you get is way down from what it used to be. I almost always ordered the Scottish Salmon sandwich and you normally have to pick off some salmon to fit the thing in your mouth. The width of the bread is normally so large that you have to hold half the sandwich with two hands. This last time...neither of these compliments were true :( There were a few slivers of salmon (quality lacking) and the half-sandwich could be held with one hand. I'm sorry, but for $13 I want to see a mound of salmon in front of me...it's after all, just a sandwich with NO sides. Where is the Katz's I used to love?!?!? The order of fried pickles was reduced in size and the desserts were miniscule compared to the countless previous visits. I would rather pay more for what I used to get, rather than pay the same amount and get totally hosed! We spent $60 for an app, two sandwiches (no sides), and 2 desserts. That amount of food back in the day would have you "knocked up with a food baby"...aka completely and miserably full! I don't think I'll make the drive for Katz's any more...I'm so bummed!

If anyone from Katz's reads this don't blame the prices on the cost of gas...it was pricey before, now it's just plain greed! You don't s**t where you eat!

• Pros: not too many now
• Cons: Big prices, small portions, inconsistent staff

08/25/08

Ordinary food at an extraordinary price

by bhillin at Citysearch

We went to this place on a Sunday morning because we were looking for somewhere to eat breakfast and Huddle House was closed. Its definitely not the place to go to if you're looking for standard breakfast fare (biscuits and gravy, etc). I had the corned beef hash with eggs and a cinnamon roll. It was all right. The service was decent, it wasn't too crowded. All in all in wasn't a horrible breakfast till the check came. The total for both of our meals was $30. For breakfast. For $30, you could go to any number of all you can eat breakfast buffets both good and bad. I could have picked up two hobos on the way to Huddle House and fed them and us for the same amount. This wouldn't be a problem if our breakfast at Katz's was awesome. But it was far from awesome. It was on par with Denny's and was just average. I wouldn't write this place off because we did just have one meal there though. Who knows? Maybe they have good $12 sandwiches.

• Pros: Reasonable service
• Cons: Expensive prices for mediocre food

03/31/08

after-hours hangover too much food

by xbindux at Citysearch

I agree with some of the more negative reviews. I just don't understand why it's so expensive. I had one of the veggie sandwiches, and while huge, the ingredients weren't that fresh.. The avocado was already brown by the time it got to my table. The Scottish salmon sandwich consisted of 3-4 capers, a sliver of smoked salmon and half a tub of cream cheese. The table in front of me ordered meals that were probably the size of something I'd eat in 3 days time and yet they finished it all. If you like huge portions of average fare, then com here. Although, I remember going to Katz's a few times in the Austin location for the after-hours aspect.. Other than Chacho's all the way on the opposite side of westheimer, you won't find a better after-hours food joint. I will say that while I previously hated pickles and fried stuff, I sometimes find myself craving their fried pickles. Since then, I've hunted and discovered nobody makes them in spears like Katz's.. Best drunk food ever!

• Pros: fast service, lot of food, 24/7
• Cons: heart attack central

03/19/08

Great Eats!!!!!!

by arimichan at Citysearch

I have been a loyal costumer at Katz's for almost 7 years now. I try to do as often as possible. Love the fact that it's open 24 hours and the service has always been friendly. My favorites are the huge Reuben that can be taken home and eaten the next day and taste even better. The chocolate cheesecake shake is sinful. And the matzoh ball soup and fried pickles are a must try!.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: parking

08/14/07

Solid food, HEFTY prices

by emsmwhite at Citysearch

While this isn't a place I dine frequently, I do make it here once a month, maybe once every 6 weeks. Either way, I don't think I've ordered a bad meal here. Their reubens are tasty, but nothing you couldn't make at home, and probably not worth the price. Frequently I get their side combo plate, my favourites being the knish, the potato pancake, the stuffed potato, their soups of the day (LOVE the split pea--only place I'll eat it), ceasar salad (house salad is pretty lame), and their seasonal fruit. The Lisa waffle is a pretty solid desert as well. As much as I enjoy the experience, I don't go very often because it IS so terribly expensive. I mean, their drinks start at about 8-9 dollars, and it's cheaper to get a draft beer than it is to get a soda. Granted, the soda's refilable, but you get the point. No matter what you do, though, make sure you get them to bring you plenty of their pickles... the slaw is very hit-or-miss, and I wouldn't even bother giving it a try unless you're a slaw person. Looking for a cheap eat there? Get the breakfast tacos. 3 egg & firedog tacos for like 5 bucks. You can't get a cheaper meal on their menu, AND they're good.

• Pros: Food's solid, open 24 hours, generally good service.
• Cons: WAAAAY overpriced, occasional LONG wait for seating.

07/21/07

BAD SERVICE, BAD FOOD!

by supergirl777 at Citysearch

I have tried going to this deli several times now, and bottom line is its just not good! The service is not good ( we waited 10 min. before we even saw our waitor.) The food is way to salty and midioker!

07/18/07

Best Deli in Houston

by ronniejohnson15 at Citysearch

The Best Ruben Sandwich ever.

I really like their Pastrami Sandwich too.

The staff are very attentive and are always ready to help.

• Pros: Thumbs up. And parking is no problem. Big portions for the hungry visitor.
• Cons: couldn't find any cons.

03/27/07

best late night eatery

by jp116a at Citysearch

it eas super busy and the wait was a bit long, but well worth it. we had a great time and the food was fantastic. brownie boat was to die for!!! the best in town!

• Pros: food!
• Cons: wait