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Saul's Restaurant and Deli

1475 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709-1410
(510) 848-3354
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Ranked #31 of 417 restaurants in Berkeley
Price range: RM47 - RM47
Cuisines: American, Diner, Delicatessen
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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San Francisco, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The food is so-so. The reuben sandwich was really soggy to where the bread disintegrated when picked up, a bit greasy but tasty. I had the pastrami sandwich with a side of the cold borscht and it was not very good at all. The borscht was way way way too vinegary, not seasoned and basically tasteless except for the vinegar.... More

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Alameda, CA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

My 94 year aunt has developed a craving for pastrami sandwiches. Loves The Wood Tavern, but we enjoy searching for its match. Saul's serves a respectable alternative at lunch time. Have returned several times to great satisfaction for midday meal. Good food and good service (within limits of very busy and over extended staff). But on a Monday night, the... More

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See 4 more reviews by tikinca for Berkeley
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5 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Introduced my step-daughter and wife to Saul's and they loved it. Although we only had Tuna sandwiches, my step-daughter thinks her significant other will love this place because he was raised in a Jewish family from Boston. Live entertainment too!

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North Vancouver, Canada
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We happend upon this place while walking in the gourmet guetto, what a find, like walking back in time. Old style deli with all the favorites, pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup, latkes, you name it they had it. Nice atmosphere, attentive service with a smile, If your in the neighborhood don't miss it.

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Berkeley, California, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

I think these are the best bagels, outside the five boroughs bar none. I also like the fact the all food is source within 50 miles.

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9 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I almost always get the pastrami with a cup of matzo ball soup. I'm never disappointed. My wife first ordered the corned beef, but now she also gets the pastrami. We enjoyed the smoked fish plate, but always go back to pastrami for lunch.

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Carmichael, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013 via mobile

We had brunch this morning at Sauls and were pleased. Crowded today (Sunday), had to wait @ 15 minutes for a table for four. The place had been remodeled since we were ther 5-6 years ago. The booths were gone, and the ceiling raised to roof level that increased the noise level. Nostalgic kitsch on the walls gave it a... More

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64 reviews 64 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

I found Sauls using this app and was extremely pleased. Four of us had dinner, one a hamburger, one a salad, one chopped chicken livers and one falafel plate. All of us were very pleased! The food was excellent. If you want a sample of all Mediterranean appetizers, I strongly recommend the falafel plate.

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Aachen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

As options for dining out were quite limited on New Year's Day in that area, we more or lesses ended up here not knowing what to expect. As this is a Deli/Diner combination, do not expect cozy or romantic athmosphere, but that's ok. The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious. I really like the somewhat different menu when... More

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South Lake Tahoe, California
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

I have dined here SO many times in years past. It was Christmas day I had my Chinese dinner...now, i was hungry for some nostalgia...the service was PRIMO...the food was awful. The bagels were rock hard...i almost chipped a tooth. The matzo ball soup flavorless,the turkey sandwich was bewildering...that is the only way that i can explain it....we ordered the... More

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