What People Are Saying About Art's Delicatessen
The Editor
Mar Yvette
Citysearch
With a tagline that reads "Every Sandwich is a Work of Art," this airy cafeteria-style dining room is like a breath of fresh air ... straight from the '50s. Opened in 1957 by Art Ginsberg (who still makes the rounds every week), this Valley favorite is the kind of place where everybody knows your name. (Or where you at least know the waitstaff's names, considering most of them have been here for more than 20 years.) From the plethora of Naugahyde, Formica and linoleum to the larger-than-life photos of pastrami and corned beef sandwiches ("Jewish exxxotica" according to Art), this is deli done…
09/12/08
Used to be great......
by farfrompukin at Citysearch
I used to love going to Art's where the turkey and roast beef sandwiches were stacked to the ceiling.
But even though the sandwiches are still thick, there is something unclean about the place. Maybe it's the fact I didn't feel well for a day after eating there?
Guys, you make food, clean up your act or your customers like me will all end up at Jerry's
- Pros: Big sandwiches
- Cons: Nasty smell and it ain't cheap
06/18/08
3 Dollar Cup o' Joe
by brettcassell at Citysearch
When you come to a deli you expect a few things, cheap food, quickly made and of decent quality. Art's Deli On Ventura is none of these things. The fruit is frozen, coffee is stale and burnt ($3/cup) even at 9 am, and the prices are as nauseating as there potato knish's. The restaurant was empty at 9 am, I can't imagine why. I came here for a meeting for a film and alls I got was a disgusting plate of eggs and potatoes.
- Pros: nice ventura view except for the middle eastern building across the street misplaced on the strip.
- Cons: Prices, pictures of sandwhiches on wall, disgusting food.
05/06/07
Gut Distention. Wallet Thinned.
by gastrobitch at Citysearch
Decent food, but reminds of playing 3 card monte: I'll play but I know I'll lose 'cause I'm stupid...20 bux for a triple decker sandwich made me wince just reading it. I did like all of the pictures of sandwiches on the walls. Maybe if they go out of business I can by one for nostalgic purposes..."remember when I had that sandwich with three slices of bread?!?!? Oh man, those were the days."
- Pros: Many booths, servers with experience. Pictures of meat on the walls
- Cons: Inflated prices and no parking - and Jinro cocktails.
The Details on Art's Delicatessen
What to Drink:
Try one of Art's signature phosphates, an effervescent blend of soda water and dark-chocolate syrup.
What to Drink:
Try one of Art's old-school phosphates, an effervescent blend of soda water and dark-chocolate syrup.
Where to Sit:
In true deli style, every booth and table is just like the other. If you want to switch things up a bit, try a seat on the sidewalk patio.
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Carry Out
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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