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Katz's Deli And Bar in Austin is a three star American restaurant. It's known for its deli. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar, breakfast, delivery, brunch, and catering. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
Although the cocktail lounge is connected to Katz's Deli by an interior door, the similarities stop there. The former Katz's bar space has been transformed into a cozy club with a large bar and a nonstop view...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/09/2008
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Opened in 1979, this eatery quickly became an Austin urban life essential. You'll hardly notice the artwork on the walls for all the people-watching. The atmosphere is always electric, whether it's noon or...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/21/2006
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a virtual institution in this city, the 24-hour katz's deli continues to serve up good food. in addition to the thick sandwiches and a good burger, try some of the dinner specials, such as the open roast beef...
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so- you have been wishing you could make a trip to the big apple to enjoy some great new york deli style food--but you find yourself in austin, texas with no airline ticket to spare--no problem...
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lox and bagels and meatballs, oh my!
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whether you need a late night fix or an early morning breakfast, this 24-hour new york-style deli will satisfy your needs. one of the few places in austin to get lox and bagels...
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if bagels and blintzes are your pleasure, there's no better spot than katz's, the quintessential downtown deli that also happens to be open 24 hours. start the day with bagels and lox, come by at lunch for a...
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3 of 5 stars.
I went to Katz's sober. At a time of the evening when there were many other options open to me. But, I reasoned, there was a parking space nearby and I'd been wanting to try their Reuben. Things…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
I agree with pretty much everyone on here that it is a little overpriced for ONLY a sandwhich and no sides but the food is pretty good. I have always had a hard time trying to decide what to eat at…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
Oh, lordy. They should consider changing the name, because I was SO excited that this was in Austin, I almost peed my pants in anticipation. Having been to Katz's in NYC a number of times (keep your…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Fun place! Really liked it. The cheesecake milk shake is to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Katz's gets all of these 3 stars from me because of the cheesecake shake. I've been there 4 or 5 times and can't remember anything else I had to eat there. I'm sure it was fine and overpriced,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
The fact that this 'NY Deli and Bar' is open 24 hours is what moves the rating up from a 2 star to a 3 star. I would much rather go here late at night for food, rather than Taco Cabana or something.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Many, many thanks to Alison P and Kevin N for hoofin' it all over downtown Austin with me in search for ANYWHERE that would serve food post 1am on a Friday night... As I was STARVING, the food tasted…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
Wednesday night, I ordered the Rick Barnes. The last 8 minutes it spent on my plate, it just sat there, trying to run out the clock and never took a good shot. That's good strategy, sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
just okay. i like free chips and pickles but i seriously think manny hattans is better. not alot of vegetarian choices and the kitchen isnt even kosher which is retarded. prices are pretty high for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Okay, I reviewed this restaurant on another site, it was actually my first time reviewing anything, and got slammed in my feedback comments,but my opinion stays the same. From the selection we have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
As close to a true NY deli as we have here in Austin. Great deli sandwiches. The patty melt is good. The soups are good. The pot roast is a real yankee pot roast. (not even close to mine but hey, they…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I think the menu is very overpriced and I would probably enjoy my meal more if I wasn't so aware of how much I was paying to eat it. It's tasty comfort food at 3 in the morning and a pretty relaxed…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
I'll make this quick. Katz is overpriced and I'll never again spend over $10 for a sandwich that doesn't even come with fries or a side. Was it a good sandwich? Yeah, it was okay, but I've had much…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Service sucked, food was nothing special, Great location and set up but lacked everything else. We live close by but a friend told us about Manny Hattans up north which we love. People watching is fun there..
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
In order to properly review Katz's, one must write two completely separate reviews for the two completely different sets of patrons who might dine there. Patron 1 is someone looking to have a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I don't know what's wrong with you guys. I really like Katz's. First of all, Katz's saved me on Christmas. My boyfriend and I were driving around hungry, baffled that all the chinese places were…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
It may not be fair for me to review this place because I was rather buzzed before we arrived. But from what I recall, it was really tasty! I got a "french dip" sandwich ($10) and a big ole glass of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I actually really like Katz's; sandwiches are my favorite type of food and they make some excellent chicken salad. Plus, I love getting challah on my sandwich. The sandwiches are pretty huge, so you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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The next time you think about going to Katz's Deli you might want to consider commiting a crime in Fayette County. "Why? " you ask. Two reasons, really. The first is that Katz's food stinks. The corned beef is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Katz's for 20 years and they are consistant. Marc has been and Austin original for over 25 years and will continue to sever up the best pastrami sandwich in Austin texas bar…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I went to Katz's this morning for breakfast. I had the omelet with pastrami and american cheese and mushrooms. The omelet was huge and it came with a bagel and a latke. The price was 10.99 but the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Dangit. All these negative reviews of Katz's. I grew up in Lost Angeles amid lots and lots of fabulous Jewish delis. So -- I crave Jewish deli food. Katz's scratches that itch for me. So, it may…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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I went to this little deli the other day. Our server was rather nice, but the food was not. I ordered a patty melt, and it was so dry I couldn't even choke it all down. Also, we ordered a slice of cheesecake...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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I've been to the Katz's in Houston and loved it, so I went to this one thinking it would be the same. I was so wrong. The food was not good, and the atmosphere was dingy and not comfortable at all. Also, I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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I just love Katz's!! - Convenient after any downtown venue, day or nite - OUTSTANDING food selections, great locale for people watching & friendly staff!! - Great anytime!! The desserts are hard to to
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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excellent food, outstanding service. they are open 24/7/365 and have a full menu all day. although they are a NY style deli, katz's puts on a heckava darn good thankgiving dinner, complete with all t
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Babysitting Austin's alcoholics since 1979.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Great little deli. Nice place to dine at for lunch or unwind at after a long day at the courthouse (convenient downtown location). Great soups (mazoball ? sp) & sandwiches (Ruben & tuna) as well as their fruit...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
Giving this one star is far too good for this establishment. The food was AWFUL. Let me repeat, it was AWFUL and anyone writing anything good about anything on this establishment has to work for them…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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The Worst Deli I have EVER been to. I have been to Deli's in NY, CA, IL, FL, Israel and more and this has them beat as the worst hands down. The Corned Beef is chewy and the wait staff said they don't make it...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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I love the hometown diner feel in this place. And the food is great, even when the service is a little slow.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said. So I'll sum up: Overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. Yes, they are open for late night, but for the cost, you really don't get much at all, so I'm puzzled why this place is always rated so highly in the Chronicle, etc. Also, it is a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
Sunday night ended the 2007 Austin City Limits music festival and after the Dylan show the four of us were pretty hungry. By the time we got downtown it was midnight and there was a line at Katz's. No…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
DO NOT GO TO THIS HORRID PLACE: HERE'S WHY 1. the food is bad at best and overtly overpriced !
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
In spite of the last review, I stopped at Katz's (for the first time) tonight to grab some food to go as I headed to UT to get some work done before tomorrow. Mr. Katz was there and I shook his hand…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
You already know that Katz's Never Kloses, so I don't need to remind you. But if you're a night owl like me, you'll come to really appreciate this fact. Try to avoid it on Friday and Saturday night…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
Annoying commercials. And then the guy ran for mayor and put even more annoying commercials on TV. I haven't been there ever since and I still won't go back because I really don't think Marc Katz…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Yes, they are open late...yes, they have free pickles ....yes, their lox and bagels are great (but overpriced)....alas, I don't recommend visiting unless *bleep* faced!!!! Poor quality and there are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
Bummed... I use to be a huge Katz's fan. But I've finally had to come to the conclusion; it's just not what it use to be. The menu is smaller, the service was apathetic to the point of making the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Like what most people have aleady said, this place is extremely overpriced. maybe it's new york pricing? maybe it's cuz it's on 6th st and never "kloses"? who knows, but i'd rather not pay $9 for a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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To sum things up: Our waiter Robert was a very rude inconsiderate dolt. We were visiting from Dallas and having dinner with about four friends. We LOVED the food, and were by no means 'problem' customers..just...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
The food is not bad at katz's but it is way overpriced; so overpriced in fact that I live around the corner and even I don't go there. I guess though if you are drunk, hungry and it is so late that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Katz's is a fabulous deli and restaurant that SCREAMS Austin. It is real food but the restaurant has a quirkiness about it. On my last visit I had the Yankee pot roast sandwich with fries and for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
I really used to love Katz's. I even almost made a cross-state drive one evening (before I moved to Austin) just for a Yankee Pot Roast sandwhich. I'd dream about the Holy Mary (until I found Opal's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Man, I used to go here sometimes, but my husband and my best friend don't like it, so I never go anymore. Points for having tons of vegetarian items on the menu, so I can order more than one thing,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
Did I just pay $9.00 for a grilled cheese? Oh, hells no! I've never had anything at Katz's (including the fried pickles) that knocked me off my feet, it's overpriced and the service is always slow.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
As Austin has grown Katz's has fallen out of the limelight, but I remember back in college in the 80's when this was the only place to get a bite to eat at 2am other than Denny's. It's not as good as…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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I dont mind this place when the bar crowd isnt in full force. Its cozy and I really enjoy the waiter I usually get with the amish style beard. The entrees are usually tolerable, I do enjoy the appetizers and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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There are reasons to go to Katz's and reasons not to, admittedly. The secret is in managing your expectations. As a regular Katz's customer for 10 years, I will be the first to admit that the food is not as...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Oh, Katz's Deli, how I heart thee... You've been there for me at 2:30 AM, when it was time to turn me out to pasture, and next day was going to require comprehension, you slapped that ginormous Rueben…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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It seems I hear about this place from the same people that like things that have the same words hovering around them, such as "institutions," "a must!", or that are just plain popular. I took a friend there...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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The Owners Schitck is a Problem 2 who is mark katz anyways? love new york hate katz get a life !
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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The food is ok, the service is ok-nothing special here. If you've been out on the town and had alot to drink you may find it ok. The lunch crowd doesn't seem to care what the quality is like, not the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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The service at Katz's can vary from overwhelming to nonexistent. On my last trip, we waited almost 10 minutes just to have our drink order taken, only to have the server rush off before I could place an order...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
I'd never been to Katz's, and a fellow Jewish friend of mine suggested we go. I was tired, had just gotten off a 12-hour shift, and was already drunk, so I didn't bother looking at the menu - I knew…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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over priced big time for the little portions (breakfast and lunch).Nothing New York about their portions. Katz needs to travel to NY more often as reminder to what a real deli portion are. It's very ok at best...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Sometimes one bad experience can ruin a place for you. In this case, it was the time an actress (Minka Kelly of 'Friday Night Lights') was there. We'd already been seated and given menus when she…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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I've always felt the food at Katz's being very good. Yes, it is on the expensive side - but I don't have anything else that's comparable. Service has also always been very good. At times it is a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Katz's is a great place to wrap up a night on the town with a better than average deli style meal served in big portions. Austin doesn't have many places that compete with the style of Katz's so it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
If this place were actually in New York, it might implode in on itself for all its self-referencing. I mean, why not just a New York deli that simply looks like a New York deli? Are all New York…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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i loved this place as it stays open very late so you can have some food in between bar stops. i am from nyc and was very impressed with everything including the pickles. i bought a retro t shirt and had a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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This place has really gone downhill. Last night I ordered the chicken-in-a-pot, which turned out to be a bowl full of boiled potatoes in a broth that tasted canned. There was a small piece of chicken, and in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
Why all the bad reviews? I don't get it! Katz's never Kloses and serves some pretty decent grub at 2am or when you are recovering from staying out past 2am. The fried pickles and ranch dressing are…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Katz's at one point had a Kind of Kosher Klub on their menu. This annoyed me. I would mention it to my friends. "What is Kind of Kosher. You can't have have something that's kind of kosher, can you??'…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Katz's is worth reviewing just because of some of the lore associated with it. The food is good, not great. The roast beef and steamed cabbage is tasty, but as mentioned before, the food is a bit on…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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2 of 5 stars.
Somebody tell me how a pastrami sandwich is worth $8.95 or whatever they charge? What's the deal with the prices here? It's almost like it could be Katz's Gas Mart with the overly inflated prices. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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This place has horrible prices, horrible food and above all horrible service. I ordered 3 different sandwiches and when I received them the bread was completely soggy and the fries were burnt and clumped...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
I thought hard about how to rate Katz. On the one hand, most food is good here. On the next hand, service is all over the map - sometimes very attentive, sometimes very uncaring (this scattershot…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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I always just go here to get the Strawberry Therapy. A plate load of strawberries with chocolate and whip cream. Their fried pickles are delicious as well. Sandwiches are extremely overpriced. Nice ambience...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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I wanted to write a response to the review about the moron with the bass ale. First off the staff at Katzs has always been very friendly and helpful. I am sure if the bartender was making you rush to drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
It's 2:30 AM, you drank way to much, then walking back to your hotel, you lost all that beer, whiskey, and wine you had to much of while wandering from bar to bar. Guess what, - you're now really,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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just visited the Katz's two days ago. Staff was very obnoxious with "last call!!" - this female cross of marylin manson & a body builder of a bart tender came standing next to me barking at me to either gulp...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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I went to Katz's on Saturday and it was amazing. I had the chicken salad and 5th Avenue pie. WOW! The fried pickles were great too. The atmosphere was nice. Staff was friendly and we were seated promptly. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times - the one in Houston, I think, too - can't be certain as I haven't been within a block of this place before 2 AM or my 5th drink. Good drunk food, though expensive. One of the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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I had a great experiance at Katz's deli the other day. From the moment I entered until the time I left I was treated like a king. Mr. Katz was there to greet us when we came and left. The food was awesome. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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FRIED PICKLES million dollar coffee and home made potato chips and great customer service is why I frequently go to Katz's when in fact really never closes. I feel it really is a great place after dancing and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Me and my husband went to Katz's for Thanksgiving and we had a great experience. To our surprise, there was no wait and we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. Our Turkey dinner was brought to us very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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I've lived in Austin for some time now and Katz has always been a place I like to go occasionally but lately I can not get enough. The service, food and overall experience is what Austin is all about. Price is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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Katz's begins with the unconventional choice of Kosher pickles and chips. I personally enjoy the #5 (Corned beef, pastrami, egg salad, and bermuda onion), but my companions enjoyed their respective sandwiches...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Being that I am from Chicago I was really missing a good corned beef sandwich, I heard about Katz's on the radio and went. I am comparing it to an old plce I used to frequent called "The Bagel" and there is no...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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Best NY Deli west of the Hudson!!!! & it never closes. The Rye bread is baked fresh & the pastrami is to die for. The cheese cake is my favorite dessert
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Katz's Deli is awesome. I love the Reuben and Mushroom Barley Soup. The bar scene is great too. Don't forget to get dessert. WOW! I will definitely be back often.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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This new Chef they have now is the bomb, the Consume is actually rendered down chciken bones and people actually complain about too much meat in the sandwhiches...freaks! I have stuck it out with the changes...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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early dinner for two on monday. i remember when the matzo ball soup was fabulous. now a can of campbell's chicken noodle is tastier by comparison. i remember when the prices started to go up, but the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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The prices are RIDICULOUS! i paid $10 for a pot roast sandwich, $2.50 for a Diet coke (which was the best tasting item) and a tip for a total of $15! The sandwich was absolutely nothing spectacular; the meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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If you think paying $15.00 for a tea and a sandwich is worth the trip...then head over to Katz's deli. I ordered the Turkey ham & swiss sandwich. The swiss cheese went completely unnoticed due to the massive...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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My mother and I use to go a lot, but over the years as the price went up the quality went down. We didn't always like seeing a new menu everytime, higher prices, and unexperienced wait staff finally my our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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It's been awhile since I have been to Katz's. I lived in Austin and frequented the place 3 times a week. I live in San Antonio now, and I when I went back I was very dissapointed. The food could have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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4 of 5 stars. Opened by a real guy named Katz in 1979, this is a pretty g