Palm Avenue Deli Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Palm Avenue Deli, where tradition meets modern culinary artistry! Nestled in the heart of Sarasota, this charming deli offers a menu brimming with family recipes and innovative dishes. Whether you’re savoring the Braised Brisket served with creamy mashed potatoes or indulging in the crispy Chicken Kiev, each entrée promises a delightful experience. Don’t miss the Chilled Beet Gazpacho, a refreshing start that combines vibrant flavors with a hint of horseradish.

For dessert, indulge in the luscious NY Style Cheesecake or the unique Rugelach, which harmoniously blends chocolate and raspberry rhubarb flavors. The atmosphere is inviting, with a retro vibe that complements its lively spirit. Customers rave about the attentive service and the engaging ambiance, making Palm Avenue Deli not just a meal, but a memorable outing. Discover why this deli has captured the hearts and palates of locals and visitors alike!

Sandwiches

BLT

toasted sourdough, crispy bacon, lightly dressed baby romaine, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh herbs, duke's mayo

US$16.99

CORNED BEEF

served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

dill pickle buttermilk ranch, tomato, iceberg, shaved onion, toasted sesame bun

US$21.99

FRENCH DIP

caramelized onions, swiss cheese, horseradish aioli, toasted sesame roll, served with rosemary au jus

US$28.99

GRILLED HOT DOG

hebrew national hot dog, topped with sauerkraut

US$14.49

HOUSE FALAFEL BURGER

creamy lemon garlic yogurt, cucumber, pickled red onion, iceberg, tomato, toasted sesame bun

US$19.49

NOVA LOX

toasted multigrain, dill cream sauce, pickled red onion, cucumber, micro arugula, dill

US$21.99

PASTRAMI

served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request

PATTY MELT

american, caramelized onions, thousand island, toasted caraway rye

US$20.49

SRQ CHEESESTEAK

shaved ribeye, sauteed onions & green chile peppers, house cheese sauce, served on a toasted sesame roll

US$28.99

THANKSGIVING SANDWICH

slow roasted turkey breast, turkey sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, toasted sesame roll, side of gravy

US$25.49

THE 1871

sauerkraut, swiss, pickles, thousand island, toasted rye

US$26.49

THE COMBO

new york style double stack of corned beef pastrami, served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request

US$33.99

THE DELUXE BURGER

double smash patties, pastrami, horseradish aioli, pickles, smoked gouda, crispy & caramelized onions, sesame bun

US$25.49

THE RACHEL

sauerkraut, swiss, pickles, thousand island, toasted rye

US$26.49

THE REUBEN

sauerkraut, swiss, pickles, thousand island, toasted rye

US$26.49

TUNA MELT

american cheese, served on toasted caraway rye

US$16.99

Turkey

served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request

WHITEFISH MELT

american, served on toasted caraway rye

US$22.99

BLACK & WHITE COOKIE

our homemade oversized frosted cookie

US$4.99

Chocolate Croissant

US$5.49

NY STYLE CHEESECAKE

graham cracker crust, blueberry compote

US$9.99

RICE PUDDING

candied pecans, cinnamon sprinkle

US$7.49

RUGELACH

chocolate ganache or raspberry rhubarb preserves, cinnamon sugar

US$7.49

VANILLA ICE CREAM SCOOP

US$3.99

Desserts

Breakfast

AVOCADO TOAST

cucumber, lemon, pickled red onion, everything seasoning, micro greens & herbs, served on toasted pumpernickel

US$14.49

BAGEL & SCHMEAR

choice of bagel with any schmear

US$6.99

BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

triple stack, sweetened whipped creme fraiche, maple butter, served with McLure's maple syrup & confectioner's sugar

US$18.49

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

triple stack, served with McLure's maple syrup & confectioner's sugar

US$10.99

EGGS YOUR WAY

two eggs any style, served with choice of toast, butter

US$12.49

HASH & EGGS

choice of corned beef, pastrami, or combo, two eggs any style, served with choice of toast

US$20.49

HOT HONEY CHICKEN & WAFFLE

crispy boneless chicken thigh, maple butter, cheddar scallion belgian waffle

US$21.99

LATKE EGGS BENEDICT (Available Until 2pm)

two latkes topped with poached eggs & hollandaise, served with a bowl of fruit

MATCHA WAFFLE

passion fruit-guava curd, condensed milk, matcha sugar, whipped cream, mixed fruit

US$14.49

MATZO BREI

scrambled eggs with matzo & caramelized onions, served side of apple sauce

US$14.49

NOVA LOX AVOCADO TOAST

our signature avocado toast draped with lox & fresh grated horseradish

US$22.99

NOVA LOX BAGEL

capers, red onion, tomato, dill, choice of bagel & schmear

US$17.49

NOVA LOX PLATTER

our sliced nova lox, served with choice of bagel, schmear, & all the fixings

US$21.99

PAD BREAKFAST SANDWICH

choice of protein, two over easy eggs, american cheese, served on choice of bread

US$10.99

PASTRIES

PLAIN WAFFLE

served with McLure's maple syrup

US$7.49

SKIRT STEAK & EGGS

served with crispy potatoes, horseradish aioli, gribenes, roasted garlic, and two eggs any style

US$38.49

SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD BAGEL

hand-pulled whitefish, celery, creamy mayo dressing, served on choice of bagel

US$15.49

SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD PLATTER

served with the fixings: tomato, cucumber, red onion, capers, dill, and your choice of bagel & schmear

US$22.99

STRAWBERRY CHIA PUDDING

coconut milk, oats, local wildflower honey

US$10.99

WHITEFISH CHUB PLATTER

center cut whitefish, skin-on & bone-in, served with choice of bagel, schmear, & all the fixings

US$25.49

CREAMY BOWTIE MAC & CHEESE

aged cheddar, parmesan, buttered bread crumbs

US$14.49

CRISPY BEEF KREPLACH

fried dumplings, caramelized onions, sour cream

US$12.49

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

pomegranate molasses, toasted almonds, mint, fried shallots, caramelized onions

US$10.99

Latke Royale

crispy potato latkes topped with nova lox, creme fraiche, cucumber, fried capers, herbs

US$25.49

MILLIE'S BLINTZES

crepes filled with sweetened farmer's cheese, served with sour cream & raspberry preserves

US$14.49

POTATO LATKES

served with sour cream & apple sauce

US$13.49

RHODA'S CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVER

fried onions, gribenes, pickled red onions, cucumbers & matzo crackers

US$10.99

Single Stuffed Cabbage

our family recipe, beef filling, slowly simmered in sweet & sour tomato sauce

US$8.49

PICKLES SLAW

two whole pickles, coleslaw

US$4.99

Noshes

Salad

CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD

slow roasted chicken, walnuts, red grapes, apples, pickled red onion, brick street farms baby greens, fried shallots, creamy mayo dressing

US$19.49

CLASSIC SALAD SCOOP TRIO

chicken waldorf, tuna salad, egg salad, served with baby romaine, tomatoes, onion & choice of toast

US$24.49

Chicken Waldorf Scoop

slow roasted chicken, walnuts, red grapes, apple, creamy mayo dressing

US$7.49

Egg Salad Scoop

parsley, red wine vinegar

US$7.49

FAMOUS DELI COBB

pastrami oven roasted turkey, hard boiled egg, swiss cheese, cucumber, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything spice, Brick Street Farms baby greens, house blue cheese dressing

US$24.49

HOUSE SALAD

Brick Street Farms baby greens, shallot-champagne vinaigrette, sliced gala apple, shaved kohlrabi, pickled red onion, fried shallots

US$14.49

PALM AVE HUMMUS BOWL

homemade chickpea hummus, grilled pita, pickled cauliflower & red onion, cucumber

US$16.99

Tuna Salad Scoop

celery, red onion, mayo, herbs, lemon

US$7.49

CHILLED BEET, STRAWBERRY & WATERMELON GAZPACHO

rye croutons, toasted almonds, fresh horseradish, dill

US$14.49

Soup

Mains

CHICKEN KIEV (Available After 3pm)

crispy breaded chicken breast stuffed with herb butter, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts

US$30.49

FAROE ISLANDS SALMON

grilled vegetables, buttered israeli cous cous, dill cream sauce

US$30.49

ROUMANIAN PRIME SKIRT STEAK

roumanian marinade, crispy potatoes, horseradish aioli, gribenes, roasted garlic

US$34.99

STUFFED CABBAGE

our family recipe, beef filling, slowly simmered in sweet & sour tomato sauce

US$25.49

THANKSGIVING DINNER

slow roasted turkey breast, turkey sausage stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce & gravy

US$31.49

Braised Brisket

our family recipe, sauteed onions & peppers, creamy mashed potatoes, beef gravy

US$33.99

KID'S BAGEL

choice of schmear

US$4.49

KID'S BUTTERED PASTA

bowtie pasta, butter

US$8.49

KID'S CHICKEN TENDERS

chicken tenders, french fries

US$12.49

KID'S EGG PLATE

two eggs, choice of protein, fruit cup

US$8.49

KID'S HAMBURGER

served with french fries

US$12.49

KID'S HOT DOG

hebrew national hot dog, french fries

US$12.49

KID'S PANCAKES

double stack, powdered sugar, mclure's maple syrup

US$7.49

PLAIN WAFFLE

served with McLure's maple syrup

US$7.49

Kid's Menu

Sides

"BURNT ENDS" PASTRAMI HASH

US$9.99

BABY GREENS SALAD

Brick Street Farms greens, shallot-champagne vinaigrette

US$4.99

BACON

choice of bacon or turkey bacon

US$4.99

BAGEL OR ROLL

choice of bagel or white roll

US$4.49

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

choice of pork sausage patty or chicken apple sausage links

US$4.99

CHIPS

kettle cooked, lightly salted

US$3.49

CHUB SIDE

center cut whitefish, skin-on, bone-in

US$14.49

CORNED BEEF HASH

US$9.99

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

yukon gold potato, salted butter

US$6.49

FRENCH FRIES

crispy & lightly salted

US$6.49

FRUIT SIDE

melon, berries, grapes

US$7.49

HOME FRIES

US$6.49

NOVA LOX SIDE

side of our sliced nova lox

US$10.99

One Egg

any style

US$2.49

PASTRAMI SIDE

US$9.99

POTATO SALAD SIDE

red skinned potatoes, mayo

US$3.99

SIDE CHOPPED LIVER

our house chopped chicken liver

US$8.49

SIDE COLESLAW

US$3.99

SIDE CORNED BEEF

US$9.99

SIDE MASHED AVOCADO

US$4.99

SIDE SCHMEAR

US$0.00

SINGLE PANCAKE

confectioner's sugar, side of McLure's maple syrup

US$3.99

SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD SIDE

US$14.49

SQUARE POTATO KNISH

US$7.49

TAYLOR HAM SIDE

US$7.49

TOAST

choice of bread, served with whipped butter

US$4.99

TWO EGGS

any style

US$4.99

PICKLES SLAW

two whole pickles, coleslaw

US$4.99