Canter's Restaurant
#92 in USA
#43 in Los Angeles
Restaurant
- 419 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 USA
Company Description
Since 1931, Canter's has been serving up LA's finest deli cuisine. Voted the best pastrami by the LA Times and LA Weekly, Canter's prides itself on delivering the amazing experience that has kept its clientele returning over-and-over again for decades.
Review & Rating
Me and my family had an amazing time. They allowed us to sit in the the Guns N Roses Booth after hours when that side of the restaurant was closed. By ourselves. It was amazing. Nothing but spectacular service. Guaranteed a must go amazing food amazing staff amazing experience. Thank you to the Canter's staff for allowing me to marking something off me and my family's bucket list. Must see must go. ... Mark canter amazing photographer and owner thank you.... for the most amazing view of History
Atmosphere was cool and retro. Service was very good and prompt. Wife ordered tuna melt and I had the Turkey salad sandwich, both were adequate. Portions on both were average, not the heaping amounts which were expected. Potato salad with mine was excellent and steak fries with hers were crisp and flavorful.
Haven't been here for a while and was surprised that they raised their prices. Still really good though - I love their pastrami - whether in Ruben sandwich form or any of their other special sandwiches. Their pickles are nice and crunchy with just the right amount of sourness. The matzo ball soup is also really good comfort food. Child friendly too - so that's plus. We were lucky to get street parking today - right next to it, otherwise, they a good sized parking lot in the corner.
Yum yum yum! Went on a Sunday around 11:30am No wait! Funny and pleasant hostess got us seated right away. They are so attentive our coffee cups never were near empty! Jimmy was our server he was great! I had the vegetarian Ruben sandwich very good! Would highly recommend Canter’s!!!!!
Canter's is to most delis what In-N-Out is to McDonald's: incomparable! Even with the enormous dining room, you may have to wait a few minutes to be seated, as popular as this place is. Once you're at the table, it would be a mistake not to try the hot mustard. My earliest memory of Canter's was, oddly, horseback riding in Griffith Park. The sponsors of the youth group had provided sandwiches from Canter's that contained so much meat I nearly went catatonic with overwhelming joy. Happily, this has not changed. The "bulging sandwich" is still a trademark of Canter's, and no matter what meat you choose, it will be delicious. When it comes to pastrami, there is one other considerably smaller yet just as well established deli that will remain nameless (located catty-corner of MacArthur Park; you know the place that I mean) that I admit serves better tasting pastrami, though they don't stack it as thickly as Canter's does (the only drawback to Canter's pastrami is that it is too lean, which detracts slightly from the flavor). However, no one makes a better corned beef or roast beef sandwich than Canter's. It ain't cheap, but you WILL be full after eating. What makes Canter's truly special for me is that they have an in-house bakery that makes, bar none, the best twice-baked rye in the world. Another plus is the location, right down the street from Farmer's Market and The Grove, where you can walk off some of the calories you just consumed. Dead center between West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Miracle Mile, you'll find hundreds of diversions for those who love to shop all around you.
Baked tongue on rye. Can't find it most places. Tender, bread fresh. Waitress was stellar, Stacy? Great for people watching. Accordion guy was quiet enough to not disrupt the place. His vest was printed with instruments. Meal + a show. Eclair after meal. Plus one to go home. Wish we were closer. Only drawback is wading thru the homeless on sidewalks.
Icon landmark left us wanting for more flavor & less nostalgia. The service was amazing & it had a really cool retro vibe however the Cornbeef & Cabbage dinner, Strawberry topped Cheesecake & Carrot cake were disappointments especially at that price point. What redeemed it was it's out of this world Matzo Ball soup. The golden broth has deep rich savory tones that transport to a happy place & the matzo ball is massive with tender pillow like texture. Would I go away ABSOLUTELY for the Matzo Ball Soup!
What a wonderful surprise. The food was delicious! But you need to meet Cupcake! Seriously! Cupcake is absolutely sweet and was able to help me understand their fantastic menu. I went with her recommendation of the Monte Carlo and was totally surprised and impressed.
Okay...so, yeah, it's a deli...but its THE deli to visit while you are in L.A. located in a hip part of town on Fairfax, excellent service...and the ambiance is NYC deli at it's best. And...oh yeah...if you dig Guns and Roses... the memorabilia here is just stunning. Be sure to pick up a book or two or even a tee shirt. Canters is just amazing! Free parking right next door with a stamped ticket. C'mon now...you know you're hungry for the best pastrami in town!
Cute retro diner with American classics on the menu. I had a vegetarian pastrami Reuben which was flavourful and delicious. Not often I can eat something like this! The service was efficient and food was brought out quickly. Bit pricey but on par with other places in the area.
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