Russ & Daughters - Brooklyn
Looking for a true taste of Brooklyn? Russ & Daughters is a must-visit spot in the heart of the borough, bringing a rich history and a deliciously unique dining experience. Located at 141 Flushing Ave Bldg 77 in Brooklyn, NY, this iconic eatery is much more than just a restaurant – it’s a New York institution. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Russ & Daughters offers a blend of flavors that will make you feel like you’re part of something special.
Founded as a humble appetizing shop in 1914, Russ & Daughters has been serving up some of the finest smoked fish, bagels, and Jewish delicacies for over a century. Today, the Brooklyn location brings this rich legacy to life with a menu that highlights their famous bagels and lox, along with an array of other delicious items. From the moment you step in, you’ll experience a cozy atmosphere that invites you to indulge in the flavors that have become synonymous with the New York experience.
The menu is a true celebration of classic Jewish cuisine with a modern twist. Expect to find everything from freshly baked bagels topped with rich cream cheese and smoked salmon to other delectable offerings like the Russ & Daughters platter, which includes a variety of smoked fish, pickles, and traditional spreads. The flavors here are bold, the portions generous, and the quality unmatched.
One of the standout features of Russ & Daughters - Brooklyn is its commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients. Every dish is crafted with care, ensuring a high-quality dining experience that captures the essence of New York’s diverse culinary scene. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely meal, you’ll feel like part of the family at Russ & Daughters.
So, if you’re in the area and craving something special, make sure to stop by Russ & Daughters – Brooklyn. With its rich history, unbeatable flavors, and inviting atmosphere, it’s more than just a place to eat; it’s a Brooklyn landmark you won’t want to miss.
Reviews
While this Russ and Daughters may be a little bit of a trek to the middle nowhere Brooklyn, there really isn't much of anything else around this location, this Russ and Daughter affords a much better customer experience. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating, the food is the same quality and fresh. The kitchen is seen through the huge windows even though to be honest I've never really seen it in action as most times I've gone on weekends, it's generally empty. Another added benefit here is indoor seating as well as outdoor onsite in the building. My favorites are the Chopped Liver (yes, chopped liver is great and I like Chopped Liver), Latkes and Matzah Ball soup that I always grab to get me back on track when I'm under the weather. Their Matzah Ball soup is a must when you are sick!
Third stop on Brooklyn food tour We had raspberry Rugelach It's over by the Brooklyn yards The tour guide bought a container of cookies and passed them out to us.
Took the ferry for the nice skyline views and ended here in Brooklyn. In New York, a bagel doesn't count as a full meal and its a standard to start your day so naturally we went to Russ & Daughters. Price is higher, but seems like they use quality ingredients and spruce up a standard lox with caviar or ikura. One was the Super Heebster with whitefish and baked salmon with horseradish dill cream and wasabi flying fish roe. Definitely elevated, on the saltier side, but I enjoyed it all! Toasting of the bagel so the fried garlic aroma fills the air is top notch. This location has lots of space to order/wait for your order. Came early in the AM, was not busy and staff was friendly to answer questions, and they were kind enough to cut them into pieces for us -- a much cleaner job than we would have done!
It's very spacious. Their potato latkes were out of this world. We got the lox bagel. Very tasty. Line was pretty long. Food was worth that. Not all locations are built the same. This one was higher quality than another we tried.