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Since 1967 Benjies Diner | Lounge | Deli has been a landmark of the Orange County Community. Our family-owned and operated NY-style Diner | Lounge | Deli boasts the classics you crave—from bagels and lox and Matzo Ball soup to pastrami on rye. One of the only old-school Jewish restaurants in Orange County, we pride ourselves in excellent service and unbeatable eats that will leave you feeling like you’re back in Bubbe’s 1960s Brooklyn kitchen. We are a cornerstone of the North Tustin and Santa Ana communities and widely recognized as a must-experience restaurant in Orange County.
NY-style deli known for its famed corned beef & pastrami sandwiches & 1960s-era decor.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 541-6263
Website: http://www.benjiesdeli.com/
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Cameron Richey (CuzImKIra)
This place is awesome!! I love the retro atmosphere – it’s old school but well-maintained and clean. I got the Benjie’s Special: pastrami, cole slaw, and Russian dressing on rye. The meat was incredible, smoky, and stacked to the sky. Everything else about the sandwich was perfectly constructed and elevated the pastrami. The service was friendly, fast, and welcoming.
… moreMarla Borokoff
We thought we would give Benji’s a try when my mom was visiting. We have been in the past and enjoyed it.
It was sadly disappointing. The prices were really crazy high! I got a starter of chopped liver. It was two small scoops with a piece of onion and two slices of bread for $15. It tasted nice, but wow! My mom’s brisket was SO dry. It looked like it had been sitting all day. She couldn’t even soak it in gravy and chew it. The fried chicken was tasty, but dry like leather.
They were kind enough to give my mom a half sandwich, which was very nice of them.
The sandwiches looked delicious, which is why I gave it two stars. But when does a sandwich cost $25? Oh, and if you want pickles, that’s $1.50. I have never been charged for pickles in a deli in my life!
One server was generally nice, but she made us feel like we were bothering her. Maybe we were? Idk, but we couldn’t wait to leave. We won’t be going back unless they make some major changes. $1.50 for pickles??
… moreIt was sadly disappointing. The prices were really crazy high! I got a starter of chopped liver. It was two small scoops with a piece of onion and two slices of bread for $15. It tasted nice, but wow! My mom’s brisket was SO dry. It looked like it had been sitting all day. She couldn’t even soak it in gravy and chew it. The fried chicken was tasty, but dry like leather.
They were kind enough to give my mom a half sandwich, which was very nice of them.
The sandwiches looked delicious, which is why I gave it two stars. But when does a sandwich cost $25? Oh, and if you want pickles, that’s $1.50. I have never been charged for pickles in a deli in my life!
One server was generally nice, but she made us feel like we were bothering her. Maybe we were? Idk, but we couldn’t wait to leave. We won’t be going back unless they make some major changes. $1.50 for pickles??
Bob Thompson
Epic & classic NY Deli vibes can be found at Benjie’s, with pictures of New York City on the walls, plus amazingly delicious sandwiches & deli food served.
The menu includes tasty breakfast, lunch & dinner choices, so anytime of day you’re hungry, you can get something good to eat, here.
We came in at lunch-time & split a Benjie’s Special, With Corned Beef, instead of Pastrami. This comes with choice of Fries, or Potato Salad. We added a Side of Onion Rings, which were hot & super crispy. The golden brown rings came with a container Ranch Dressing, to dunk them in.
Our sandwich was a Goliath, no other way to put it! Cradled lovingly between 2 flavorful slices of Rye bread, was Benjie’s delicious Corned Beef,
piled nearly to the sky. *(Slight exaggeration) smirk
Our server was friendly, & attentive, taking our order, refilling my Iced Tea glass, & getting our check, plus To Go Box, without us having to ask.
They sell all sorts of baked goodies here, as well as their quality cold cuts, in row of glass cases, up front. You may also buy one of the much talked about NY Black & White Cookies here, which are humungous.
Benjie’s interior walls were decorated festively, in a cute Halloween theme, when we visited, on 10/29/25.
I love this place, which has been in business, for 68 years!
… moreThe menu includes tasty breakfast, lunch & dinner choices, so anytime of day you’re hungry, you can get something good to eat, here.
We came in at lunch-time & split a Benjie’s Special, With Corned Beef, instead of Pastrami. This comes with choice of Fries, or Potato Salad. We added a Side of Onion Rings, which were hot & super crispy. The golden brown rings came with a container Ranch Dressing, to dunk them in.
Our sandwich was a Goliath, no other way to put it! Cradled lovingly between 2 flavorful slices of Rye bread, was Benjie’s delicious Corned Beef,
piled nearly to the sky. *(Slight exaggeration) smirk
Our server was friendly, & attentive, taking our order, refilling my Iced Tea glass, & getting our check, plus To Go Box, without us having to ask.
They sell all sorts of baked goodies here, as well as their quality cold cuts, in row of glass cases, up front. You may also buy one of the much talked about NY Black & White Cookies here, which are humungous.
Benjie’s interior walls were decorated festively, in a cute Halloween theme, when we visited, on 10/29/25.
I love this place, which has been in business, for 68 years!
Lucas Wonn
The search for a real New York deli lead us here, and Benji’s didn’t disappoint. We had the whitefish on bagel, the Benji’s special (pastrami with cole slaw and Russian dressing) and some potatoes pancakes. The whitefish and pastrami were on point and potato pancakes were good. We’ll be back to try more items.
The restaurant felt like a proper classic diner, which we loved. The attacked little dark bar was a surprise but we loved that too.
… moreThe restaurant felt like a proper classic diner, which we loved. The attacked little dark bar was a surprise but we loved that too.
TOR
Been a long-time Benjies customer. Moved out of the area, but every trip, there’s at least 1 visit to Benjies. BEST matzoh ball soup ever! Excellent lox and bagel. Husband’s go to: matzoh brie with capers and onions. All food is fresh made, tasty. Haven’t found anything we didn’t like. Definitely recommend.
… moreTawny V
Stumbled upon this place while looking for a legit sandwich joint. I wasn’t sure how their claim of NY-style would hold up, but my partner, who was born and raised, loves visiting NY-style delicatessens, convinced me to give it a try. We shared the corned beef with coleslaw, a side of fries, matzo ball soup, and potato knishes. The ambiance was that of a real kosher style looking deli.
The service was excellent, and they have a nearby bar called Ave 76 next door, which was very charming. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions are quite generous— the sandwich platter was enough for both of us. They don’t skimp on the meats; the matzo ball looked a bit dense but was surprisingly light, and the knish was flavorful. The gravy wasn’t bad either, and I ended up taking some home to make poutine with the fries!
… moreThe service was excellent, and they have a nearby bar called Ave 76 next door, which was very charming. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions are quite generous— the sandwich platter was enough for both of us. They don’t skimp on the meats; the matzo ball looked a bit dense but was surprisingly light, and the knish was flavorful. The gravy wasn’t bad either, and I ended up taking some home to make poutine with the fries!
Danielle F
Pastrami sandwich and the onion rings are so delicious! Stacey was our waitress she is so friendly and sweet with excellent service. Totally recommend the pastrami sandwich and the dining experience is top quality and excellent!
… moreAnna
I had the pleasure of visiting Benjie’s tonight for the very first time and it’s everything I hoped and dreamed it would be. Such a warm, cozy restaurant. It feels like a big hug when you walk in! Service was phenomenal. We weren’t sure which meat or side we wanted with a particular dish—we were given such thorough and gracious help picking! Everything was piping hot, fresh, and delicious with VERY generous serving sizes. I’ve been craving matzo ball soup like this for almost 14 years. Absolutely phenomenal. We will definitely be back!
… moreJaclyne Nguyen
First time trying their pastrami, and I’d say it’s better than Philippe’s in DTLA and The Hat. However, Ugly Drum Pastrami is still the gold standard for me. Since Ugly Drum at Smorgasburg is closed, I’ve been trying to find something comparable, and this comes close.
I rate their pastrami below:
Ugly Drum: 10/10
Benjies: 7.5/10
Philippe: 6/10
The Hat: 5/10
I do wish the chef cut the meat thicker—the slices of meat here were too thin for my taste—and it would be great if they included hot mustard sauce with the sandwich. I haven’t tried their other sandwiches yet, but the atmosphere is great, there’s plenty of seating, and a big parking lot. Definitely come back to tried other sandwiches
… moreI rate their pastrami below:
Ugly Drum: 10/10
Benjies: 7.5/10
Philippe: 6/10
The Hat: 5/10
I do wish the chef cut the meat thicker—the slices of meat here were too thin for my taste—and it would be great if they included hot mustard sauce with the sandwich. I haven’t tried their other sandwiches yet, but the atmosphere is great, there’s plenty of seating, and a big parking lot. Definitely come back to tried other sandwiches
Richard Wright
What a wonderful discovery! We first saw this on a YouTube video about the best pastrami joints in Orange County. We were not disappointed! The super friendly staff seemed happy to be here. The atmosphere was 60’s diner – which makes sense since Benji’s was established here in Santa Ana in 1967. I highly recommend the Ultimate Reuben sandwich. Superb.
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