Ben's Best Delicatessen
Restaurant Menu
Dining Room Menu
.............JUICE FRUIT STARTERS
Fresh Fruit Cocktail ........................... 3.25
Iced Half Grapefruit (in season) ........... 2.50
Iced Tomato or Grapefruit Juice ...........1.75
Cantaloupe (in season) ...................... 3.75
.................“APPETEASERS”
Chopped Chicken Liver, Garni ............5.75
Stuffed Cabbage Hungroise ............... 6.25
"Our Own" Stuffed Derma .................. 5.50
Beef Tongue Polonaise .....................10.95
Mini Meat Balls .................................5.50
Chicken Fricassee .............................6.75
Fried Kreplach ...................................5.25
Pepper Steak ....................................6.75
Chicken Fingers ................................6.75
Goulash ............................................6.75
............................SOUPS
..................................................Cup / Bowl
Old Fashion Chicken Soup with
Noodles or Rice .......................... 2.50 / 3.25
Matzo Ball (bowl only) ...........................3.75
Kreplach (bowl only) ..............................3.75
Mushroom Barley Soup ................2.50 / 3.50
Soup du Jour ...............................2.50 / 3.50
........(Ask about the delicious soup for the day)
...............SALAD PLATTERS
Henry VIII - Turkey Drumstick large size on crisp Lettuce Leaves, Sliced Tomato, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Olives. Garni served with potatoes or vegetables
10.50
Chopped Liver - (Our Own Delish Liver) on
mounds of crisp Lettuce, Sliced Tomato,
Potato Salad, Onion, Cole Slaw
9.75
Tuna Fish Surprise - Tomato Stuffed with Tuna Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
8.75
Chicken Salad -Tomato Surprise - Cole Slaw, Garni
8.75
Caesar Salad with Chicken
9.95
Chef Salad - Julienne of Turkey, Roast Beef
Salami, served on bed of tossed greens with tomato wedges and hard boiled egg
12.25
Chilled Lettuce and Ripe Tomatoes, Green Pepper, Olives, CucumbersServed with your choice of Dressing
4.95
...............DIETERS DELIGHTS
Fresh Fruit Salad and Jello Served on a Bed
of Crisp Lettuce ...................5.25
Iced Cantaloupe Stuffed with Fresh Fruit
Salad (in Season) ...............5.75
4 oz. of White Meat Turkey served on a Bed of
Crisp Lettuce/Tomato ..........7.25
.......OVERSTUFFED SANDWICHES
HOT CORNED BEEF............................. 8.75
BEEF TONGUE....................................11.50
ROLLED BEEF...................................... 8.75
BRISKET OF BEEF................................ 8.95
PRIME ROAST BEEF............................. 8.75
ROAST TURKEY.....................................9.15
SALAMI..................................................7.25
HARD SALAMI........................................7.95
BOLOGNA .............................................7.25
CHOPPED LIVER................................... 7.15
TUNA SALAD..........................................6.95
CHICKEN SALAD....................................6.95
VEAL ROAST........................................10.50
MEAT LOAF........................................... 7.50
“UNBELIEVABLE” BEEF CHILI - bowl ........... 5.95
HALF SANDWICH & CUP OF SOUP.......6.95
............................ French Fries....add 1.95
....................(Served Monday - Friday until 4 p.m.)
.................MAKE YOUR OWN
...............COMBO SANDWICH
Our Bread is Custom Baked Daily to Our Recipe and Has No Preservatives
Any 2 Meats ................................11.55
Any 3 Meats ................................12.35
..............................Tongue Slightly More
EXTRAS
Extra Lean Sandwich................... 1.00
Freshly Sliced Tomatoes............... .75
Served on Club Bread or Roll.......... .75
Extra Meat on Sandwich...............1.75
Fried Onions................................1.00
Garlic Bread.................................1.00
...........................SHARING CHARGE 1.50
...Too Much Grief or Aggravation to the Waitstaff $1.00 extra
............DELICATESSEN KORNER
...........(All Served with Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Pickle)
.............COLD CUT PLATTERS
CORNED BEEF...........................13.25
PASTRAMI..................................13.25
ASSORTED COLD CUTS ..........14.25
TONGUE ......................................17.50
ASSORTED COLD CUTS (with TURKEY BREAST)............................................15.50
ROLLED BEEF............................13.25 BRISKET OF BEEF.....................13.95
SLICED TURKEY BREAST.......13.25
TURKEY LEG .............................10.50
TURKEY WING ............................9.50
KNOCKWURST SPECIALS (2)..10.50
..Grilled or Boiled with Potato Salad or French Fries or Beans
.........."3 EGG" OMELETTES
...“PANCAKE” style served with French Fries and Pickle
CORNED BEEF or PASTRAMI with EGGS ...............................................9.75
SALAMI or BOLOGNA with EGGS ...............................................8.15
ONION OMELETTE ............................5.25
PLAIN OMELETTE .............................4.95
WESTERN OMELETTE ......................8.50
DELI OMELETTE ...............................7.75
...HOT OPEN FACED SANDWICHES
HOT TURKEY SANDWICH
GRAVY, FRENCH FRIES, CRANBERRY SAUCE, COLE SLAW and
PICKLES..................................... 11.55
HOT ROAST BEEF
GRAVY, FRENCH FRIES, COLE SLAW, PICKLES......................................11.25
HOT BAKED BREAST OF BEEF
GRAVY, FRENCH FRIES, COLE SLAW, PICKLES.................................... 11.25
HOT BEEF TONGUE
GRAVY, FRENCH FRIES, COLE SLAW, PICKLES.....................................14.50
ANY COLD CUT and EGG SANDWICH
FRENCH FRIES, NEW PICKLES....8.50
SLICED STEAK SANDWICH
FRENCH FRIES.....................13.15
..............20% Gratuity for parties greater than 6 people
............Minimum Charge $4.50 per Person 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
...........CELEBRITY SANDWICHES
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............Named for our Celebrities
...................."Our Customers"
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.....MAN-SIZED COMBINATION SANDWICHES
................... FOR BIG FRESSERS
......................BEN'S VERY BEST
..................SUPER SPECTACULAR
CORNED BEEF, PASTRAMI, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY & SALAMI ON CLUB GARNISHED WITH LETTUCE & TOMATO & HOT PEPPER.....15.75
.............BEN'S BEST HERO SANDWICH
HOT PASTRAMI, CORNED BEEF, SALAMI, HOT PEPPER,
COLE SLAW ON CLUB ................................12.55
1. SEARS SPECIAL
Pastrami, Corned Beef, Cole Slaw ..........11.50
2. LEFRAK SPECIAL
Turkey, Tongue, Corned Beef, Cole Slaw,
Russian Dressing ..................................14.50
3. RACHEL SPECIAL
Turkey, Pastrami, Tongue,
Russian Dressing .................................14.50
4. RICHTER & RATNER SPECIAL
Corned Beef, Turkey and Chopped Liver..11.00
5. WEEKS LERMAN SPECIAL
Chopped Liver, Crisp Lettuce, Sliced Tomato,
Chicken Fat, Bermuda Onion ..................8.15
6. J. E. LEVINE BUILDER
Rolled Beef, Tongue, Chicken, Salami
and Cole Slaw .......................................13.95
7. DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER
Brisket of Beef, Breast of Turkey,Lettuce
& Tomato & Russian Dressing ...............11.85
8. STERLING OPTICAL SPECIAL
Open-Faced Sliced Breast of Turkey,
Chopped Liver, Chicken Fat ...................11.00
9. DAILY NEWS SPORTS FINAL SPECIAL
Corned Beef, Pastrami, Rolled Beef,
Sweet Pepper and Cole Slaw .................12.35
10. CHASE BANK SPECIAL
Sliced Turkey, Cole Slaw, Stuffed Olives,
Russian Dressing (All White Meat) ...........9.20
11. COMP USA
Pastrami, Salami, Corned Beef,
Cole Slaw ..............................................11.85
12. CIRCUIT CITY
Turkey Salami, Sweet Pepper, Cole Slaw .......................................................11.30
13. CONGRESSWOMAN NITA LOWEY
Roast Beef, Turkey, Bermuda
Onion, Chicket Fat ..................................11.50
14. MARSHALL'S SPECIAL
Pastrami, Corned Beef, Tongue Cole Slaw, Russian Dressing ................................................14.50
15. ART LEATHER
Roast Beef, Bermuda Onion
Chicken Fat .............................................8.95
16. P.C. RICHARD
Open-Faced Breast of Beef, Chopped
Liver, Bermuda Onion, Chicken Fat ..........10.95
17. NEW YORK NEWSDAY
Salami, Tongue, Corned Beef
and Cole Slaw ........................................14.65
18. NOITU
Open-Faced Pastrami, Chopped
Liver, Chicken Fat ...................................11.25
19. C.B.S. SPECIAL
Turkey, Tongue, Cole Slaw, Russian Dressing .................................................13.75
20. ARCH ELECTRIC
Chinese Mustard, Rolled Beef, Corned Beef,
Sweet Red Pepper, Cole Slaw, Russian Dressing.
(Tums Available on Request) ..........................11.95
21. BED, BATH AND BEYOND
Rolled Beef, Turkey, Corned Beef,
Sweet Pepper, Cole Slaw ........................12.60
22. CONGRESSMAN GARY ACKERMAN SPECIAL
Open-Faced Corned Beef, Breast of Turkey,
Sliced Bermuda Onion, Russian Dressing
..............................................................11.75
23. ENQUIRE PRINTING
Hot Roast Beef, Pastrami, Sweet Pepper,
Fried Onions on Club ..............................12.60
..............................SHARING CHARGE 1.50
................................ON CLUB .75 EXTRA
..........................ENTREES
....................................A La Carte
OLD FASHIONED BOILED BEEF FLANKEN
IN THE POT
Chicken Soup, Noodles, Fresh Carrots,
Matzo Ball and Kreplach.......................16.95
BOILED CHICKEN IN THE POT
Chicken Soup, Noodles, Fresh Carrots,
Matzo Ball and Kreplach ......................13.95
HALF ROAST or BOILED SPRING CHICKEN
Choice of Potatoes, Vegetable..............12.55
CHICKEN FRICASSEE CASSEROLE
On Bed of Rice ...................................12.55
CHICKEN CUTLET
Breaded Cutlet prepared Golden Brown, Served
with Rice and Choice of Vegetable .......12.55
HUNGARIAN GOULASH (In Casserole)
Bed of Noodles, Carrots and Peas .......13.50
BRAISED FRESH BRISKET OF PRIME BEEF
Pan Roast Potatoes, String Beans .......13.50
STUFFED DERMA
( 3 Thick Pieces), Carrots and Peas .....10.50
ROAST MARYLAND TURKEY DRUMSTICK
(In Casserole) Carrots and Peas, Boiled
Potato, Cranberry Sauce ......................12.00
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS (2)
Ben's Style with Freshly Chopped Meat
and Rice, Carrots and Peas,
Pan Roast Potatoes .............................12.95
BROILED LIVER STEAK
(Thick Cut) Smothered in Onions,
French Fried Potatoes ..........................12.95
ROUMANIAN TENDERLOIN STEAK
CHAR-BROILED Smothered in Onions,
French Fried Potatoes ...........................18.95
BEEF TONGUE POLONAISE
Raisin Gravy, Pan Roast, Potato ............18.95
LONDON BROIL
Mushroom Sauce, French Fried Potatoes, Carrots and Peas .............................................19.50
CHAR-BROILED, CHOPPED TENDERLOIN STEAK
Freshly Ground to your order. Smothered in Onions, French Fried Potatoes ...........................12.15
PRIME CUT ROAST BEEF
Natural Gravy Pan Roast Potatoes, String Beans...................................................13.15
ROAST MARYLAND TURKEY
Stuffing, Gravy, French Fries, Carrots and Peas Cranberry Sauce ...................................13.15
SHOULDER OF VEAL ROASTED TO PERFECTION
Served with Potato Pancakes and Vegetable ............................................14.50
BEN'S FAMOUS CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Boiled Potato .......................................12.95
RIB STEAK
Smothered in Onions - French Fries Served on a Sizzling Platter .....................................19.95
POTATO PANCAKES (3)
with Applesauce ....................................7.50
.....Derma Instead of Vegetable or Potato......1.00 Extra
..................DINNER SHARING $2.00 EXTRA
..................FROM THE SEA
BROILED FILET OF FRESH FLOUNDER
Baked Potato, String Beans Almondine .....11.50
BROILED SALMON
Baked Potato, String Beans Almondine .....14.25
...................SIDE DISHES
OUR OWN HOME-MADE FRENCH FRIES-
(Regular or Sweet) ..................................3.00
BAKED POTATO-(Regular or Sweet) ........2.95
POTATO SALAD.....................................2.50
MACARONI SALAD ................................2.50
BEN’S FAMOUS HOME-MADE
COLE SLAW ..........................................2.50
OUR OWN HEALTH SALAD ....................2.75
BAKED BEANS ......................................2.75
FRANK ON ROLL (served with pickle)........2.75
HEARTS OF LETTUCE and TOMATO .......3.95
MUSHROOM and EGG BARLEY .............2.95
SWEET or HOT PEPPER.........................1.95
SPINACH LOAF ......................................3.50
KASHA VARNISHKES ............................3.50
POTATO PANCAKE with APPLESAUCE...2.95
“OUR” FAMOUS HOME-MADE KNISHES
(Potato, Kasha or Spina)...........................2.75
HOME-MADE ONION RINGS ...................3.25
CARROTS & PEAS or STRING BEANS ....2.75
FRESH SPINACH with GARLIC ................2.95
MASHED POTATO ..................................2.95
ISRAELI SALAD.......................................2.75
TOMATO SALAD............. ........................2.75
.............SOMETHING DIFFERENT
HOT CHINESE GARLIC ROAST SANDWICH
Spiced Shoulder of Veal Served on Hot Garlic
Bread, Duck Sauce and Mustard ...........11.25
COUNTRY STYLE CHICKEN POT PIE
A Hearty Blend of Plump Chicken and
Garden Fresh Vegetables, Covered by a
Delicious Pastry Crust ...........................8.50
PU-PU PLATTER Derma, Stuffed Cabbage,
Potted Meat Balls and A Special Treat
Selected For You By Our Chef ..............11.95
BRAISED BRISKET OF BEEF
Served on Golden Brown Garlic Bread -
A Real Treat for the Adventurous............. 9.95
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST ON A BUN Empire Chicken Breast, Grilled & Served w/Lettuce & Tomato and French Fries .........................................8.50
BEN'S FAMOUS BATTER DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN
(In The Basket) Served with Our Home
Made French Fries and Cole Slaw............9.50
.................BEEF ENCOUNTERS
STEAK OR TURKEY BURGER
8 oz. of Lean Steak or Turkey Prepared the Old Fashioned Way and Served on a Toasted Bun
Steak..........................6.25
Turkey.........................7.25
SUPREME BURGER
8 oz. of Lean Chopped Beef or Turkey with
Lettuce and Tomatoes, French Fries, Cole
Slaw and Pickle
Steak...........................8.25
Turkey..........................9.25
Turkey PASTRAMI BURGER
Beef or Turkey A Delicious Burger Broiled with Slices of Tangy Pastrami, Served on Bun with French Fries, Cole Slaw and Pickle
Steak........................... 8.95 Turkey.........................10.50
....................KID’S FARE
McBen's Nuggets & Fries Mr. Frank n Fries or
Ben's Jr. Burger & Fries ............... 5.95
.....................(Beverage Included)
...................Daily Specials
.......................12:00 - 9:00
MONDAY:
PEPPER STEAK - Tender Steak Sauteed with Green Peppers & Garden Vegetables, Served with White Rice and Egg Roll ...................................10.50
SPRING CHICKEN - Roasted to Perfection, Served with Our Own Stuffing and Carrot Tzimmes ..........12.25
TUESDAY:
CHICKEN MARSALA - Snow White Chicken
CutletCooked to a Golden Brown, Sauteed in Marsala Wine with Fresh Garlic, Mushrooms, Served with Chopped Spinach....................................12.75
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS -
(I Know People Don’t go to a Kosher Deli for
this, But Try It, You’ll Love it.) .....................9.95
WEDNESDAY:
MEAT LOAF - If Mama Made It This Good You
Would Never HaveLeft Home. Served with Creamy
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.........................10.99
GRILLED CHICKEN -
Succulent Breast of Chicken Grilled Over an Open
Flame, Served with Spinach and Garlic and
Pan Roasted Potatoes..............................13.50
THURSDAY:
OLD FASHIONED BOILED BEEF FLANKIN
IN THE POT -
Chicken Soup, Noodles, Fresh Carrots,
Matzo Ball and Kreplach...........................16.95
FRIDAY:
Traditional Friday Night Dinner.
HAND SLICED BAKED BRISKET OF BEEF -
Served with Potato & Vegetables ...............13.50
BOILED CHICKEN IN THE POT -
Half of a Tender Boiled Chicken in Broth with
Kreplach & Matzo Balls & Vegetable Garni..15.75Take Out
$16.50
CHICKEN SPECIAL Tues. & Fri.
Whole Empire Roast Chicken
1 qt. Chicken Noodle Soup 1 lb.
Homemade Cole Slaw
Choice of Kasha Varnishkes
or Egg Barley (Pint)
DESSERTS
RICE PUDDING
3.25
HOMEMADE APPLE STRUDEL .
3.50
BREAD PUDDING
3.50
SEVEN LAYER CAKE
3.50
APPLESAUCE
1.95
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
3.25
CANTALOUPE (in season)
2.95
GRAPEFRUIT (in season)
2.25
BAKED APPLE
2.75
FRUIT JELLO
2.25
NOODLE PUDDING with HOT FRUIT SAUCE
3.50
RUGELACH
2.75
BEVERAGES
SODA ......................................1.75
HOT TEA .................................1.00
ICED TEA ................................1.50
SNAPPLE ICED TEA ................2.25
COFFEE ..................................1.00
SANKA ....................................1.10
BOTTLED WATER ....................1.50
BEER DOMESTIC
Budweiser, Miller Genuine Draft, Coors Lite,
Michelob or Michelob Lite ...........3.25
IMPORTED
Moosehead, Heineken, Beck’s ....3.95
SPECIAL LUNCHEON
Includes Appetizer, Main Dish, Coffee or Tea
Served Monday to Friday until 3:00 p.m.
Not Served on Holidays
10.95
CHOICE of APPETIZERS
Cup of Soup du Jour Tomato Juice
CHOICE of MAIN DISH
Hungarian Goulash
served complete with broad noodles, peas & carrots
Peppersteak
served in casserole on a bed of rice
Stuffed Cabbage
served with potatoes or vegetables
Chicken Fricassee with Rice
served with potatoes or vegetables
or
CHOICE of HOT OPEN SANDWICHES
ROAST TURKEY, with gravy and french fried potatoes
ROAST BEEF, with gravy and french fried potatoes
HOT BRISKET of BEEF, with gravy and french fried potatoes
- or -
CHOICE of EGGS & OMELETTES
Deli Omelette Corned Beef & Eggs
Pastrami & Eggs Salami & Eggs
Served with French Fried Potatoes and Cole Slaw
- or -
CHOICE of SALAD PLATTERS
Tuna Fish - Chopped Liver - Chicken Salad
TEA or COFFEE
(No Substitutions Please)
Sharing Charge $2.00
THE GREAT “EARLY BIRD” DINNER
Includes Soup, Main Dish, Dessert and Beverage
Served Monday to Friday until 6:00 p.m.
Not Served on Holidays
13.95
CHOICE of ONE
Cup of Soup
Soup du Jour - Chicken Noodle - Chicken Rice
or Fruit Juice
Tomato or Grapefruit
CHOICE of ONE ENTREECORNED BEEF or PASTRAMI, with Eggs (Pancake Style)
HUNGARIAN GOULASH, with Broad Noodles, Peas & Carrots (complete)
CHICKEN FRICASSEE, served over Rice (complete)
BROILED LIVER STEAK, smothered with onions
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
ONE-HALF ROAST CHICKEN
ONE-HALF BOILED CHICKEN
STUFFED CABBAGE (2) HUNGROISE
BRAISED FRESH BRISKET of BEEFCHOICE of ONE SIDE DISH
Kasha Varnishkes - Peas and Carrots
String Beans - French Fries
Noodle Pudding - Potato Pancake with applesauce
CHOICE of ONE DESSERT
Apple Strudel - Fruit Salad - Jello
CHOICE of ONE BEVERAGE
Coffe - Tea - Sanka
(No Substitutions Please)
Sharing Charge $2.00
Take Out By The Pound
.......1/4 lb. and 1 lb.Corned Beef ............. $5.50/ $21.99
Pastrami ................... $5.50 / $21.99
Roast Beef................. $5.63/ $22.50
Tongue........................Market Price
Brisket ...................... $5.63 / $22.50
Rolled Beef .............. $5.50 / $22.00
Roast Turkey ............ $5.96 / $23.85
Hard Salami ............ $4.45 / $17.80
Salami...................... $2.88 / $11.50
Bologna ................... $2.88 / $11.50
Chopped Liver ......... $2.75 / $10.99Tuna Salad .............. $2.75 / $10.99
Chicken Salad .......... $2.75 / $10.99
........Extra Lean Meat By The pound Additional $2.50
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.