Russ & Daughters – Middle Eastern
This legendary Lower East Side institution hums with timeless energy, where white-coated experts masterfully carve translucent ribbons of silk-smooth smoked salmon behind gleaming glass counters. From the delicate, herb-flecked notes of house-cured gravlax to the rich, buttery depth of smoked sablefish, every plate honors a century-old heritage of craftsmanship that turns a simple morning meal into a quintessential New York ritual.
179 East Houston Street, New York NY 10002 https://shop.russanddaughters.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering food quality and exceptional freshness, with many highlighting the polite service and relaxed vibe that makes for a perfect neighborhood outing. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, guests praise the consistently high standards and fresh ingredients that ensure every visit is a memorable one.
Menu
Smoked & Cured Fish
Prices listed per pound unless otherwise noted.
- Gaspe Nova Smoked Salmon - $60 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Scottish Smoked Salmon - $62 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Irish Organic Salmon - $62 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Norwegian Smoked Salmon - $60 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Kippered (Baked) Salmon - $58 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Gravlax - $62 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Cured Salmon - $62 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Belly Lox - $56 Dietary tags: Kosher, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pickled Lox - $56 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sable - $76 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sturgeon - $76 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whitefish (Whole) - $32 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whitefish (Filleted) - $36 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cisco/Chubs - $28 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brook Trout - $26 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowfin Tuna - $46 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppered Mackerel - $30 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Herring
- Pickled Herring Fillet with Cream Sauce & Pickled Onions - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Herring Fillet with Plain Sauce & Pickled Onions - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schmaltz Herring Fillet - $5.5 Dietary tags: Kosher, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swedish Matjes Fillet - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herring Fillet in Mustard & Dill Sauce - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herring Fillet in Curry Sauce - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked French Herring - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rollmops - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Holland Herring (Seasonal) - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Caviar & Roe
- Osetra Gueldenstaedtii (50g) - $260 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- American Transmontanus (50g) - $220 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Siberian Baerii (50g) - $175 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hackleback (50g) - $110 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paddlefish (50g) - $90 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Alaskan Salmon Roe (1 lb) - $74 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wasabi Infused Flying Fish Roe (1 lb) - $64 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Trout Roe (1 lb) - $120 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Classic Bagel & Lox Sandwich - $17: Gaspe Nova Smoked Salmon with choice of cream cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Scottish or Irish Smoked Salmon Sandwich - $18: Choice of salmon with cream cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mensch - $22: Sturgeon on a bagel or bialy with cream cheese or butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Shtetl - $20: Smoked sable and goat cream cheese on a bagel or bialy Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Super Heebster - $19: Whitefish & baked salmon salad with horseradish dill cream cheese and wasabi flying fish roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fancy Delancey - $18: Smoked tuna with horseradish dill cream cheese and wasabi flying fish roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Specialties
- Whitefish & Baked Salmon Salad - $34 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Tartare - $28 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Liver - $26 Dietary tags: Kosher, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Salad - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: lunch
- Potato Latkes - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Blintzes (Pack of 4) - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Soups
Prices per quart.
- Matzo Ball Soup - $14 Dietary tags: Kosher Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Barley Soup - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Borscht - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads & Baked Goods
- Bagel - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bialy - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Challah - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chocolate Babka - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Black & White Cookie - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (Pint) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Beet & Lemon Shrub - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Egg Cream - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Coffee (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew Coffee - $5
- Dr Brown's Soda - $2.75: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Seltzer - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ & Daughters
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Gaspe Nova smoked salmon, gravlax, sablefish, sturgeon, potato latkes, cheese blintzes, and various premium caviar selections.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring a legendary selection of smoked salmon, sablefish, sturgeon, and traditional Jewish appetizing.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This legendary institution features a relaxed neighborhood vibe with timeless energy, white-coated experts, and a welcoming atmosphere for diners.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Yellowfin Tuna, Gaspe Nova Smoked Salmon, Peppered Mackerel, Paddlefish, American Transmontanus, Siberian Baerii, and Schmaltz Herring Fillet all satisfy keto and gluten-free diets.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the mouth-watering food quality, exceptional freshness, polite service, and relaxed neighborhood vibe, resulting in a 4.0/5 rating.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Russ & Daughters is a legendary institution located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking high-quality smoked fish and a relaxed neighborhood vibe would enjoy this institution's fresh ingredients and polite service.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the welcoming atmosphere and relaxed vibe, describing it as a perfect neighborhood outing with timeless energy and polite service.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Russ & Daughters.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the mouth-watering food quality, exceptional freshness, polite service, and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere of this neighborhood institution.
Restaurants near Russ & Daughters
- Hani's — Middle Eastern
- Manousheh — Middle Eastern
- Little Rascal — Middle Eastern
- Oda House — Middle Eastern
- Mehanata Bulgarian Bar — Middle Eastern
- Horus — Middle Eastern
- Au Za'atar — Middle Eastern
- Au Za'atar — Middle Eastern
- Salma — Middle Eastern
- Balade — Middle Eastern
- Balade — Middle Eastern
- Saperavi — Middle Eastern
