Josh's Deli

This place is a gem!! Who doesn’t love a delicious corned beef and eggs and pastrami sandwich?! Coming from the Bay Area, CA we were expecting homemade corned beef at most restaurants in South Florida; well to our surprise we were told that canned corned beef is pretty common here. I spent a lot of time looking for a place that serves homemade corned beef and I am so happy I found Josh’s Deli in Surf Side! This is my go-to place now! We came in on a Sunday around lunch time and we ordered the corned beef hash and pastrami sandwich! And they were everything and more of what we were expecting! The portions are huge! So come in with an appetite. The staff were friendly and took good care of us. I must admit we did have a bit of a wait but we understood since the place is small and they rec

Despite all the recent bad reviews, we decided to try the pastrami. While the comparisons to Katz's and other famous delis are not appropriate, Josh has a good sandwich with the right amount of juiciness. The bread was toasted well. However the portion is small, the price is high ($28 as of 2026) and they put an automatic tip even with minimal service. Come if your not able to get good pastrami but not worth coming otherwise.

No-frills deli sandwiches, burgers, and other dishes. The food is high-quality & made well. The decor is ramshackle but has its charm. Seating for approximately 15 people inside (and approx 6 outside). Prices are what you’d expect. Kosher certified. Located in the heart of Surfside’s kosher scene. Parking is very hard to find here.

I was so excited to eat here. When I walked in and placed my order they explained they were out of pastrami and I said, “chefs choice, I’ll take whatever you make” - 20 minutes later I got up to check on the order, and was told it would be 5 more minutes they were finishing up. 15 minutes later I walked in to see what was going on, I was told they canceled my order, it was never made - but If I wanted to wait 15 more minutes they could bring us something. Honestly, the service was just so so disappointing.

Josh’s Deli is fantastic! The food is amazing — full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money’s worth. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or a hearty meal, Josh’s Deli always delivers. Highly recommend!