Joe’s Deli

Corn beef piled high and delicious. Dessert case is large and filled with satisfaction for every sweet tooth. YUM.

Since I wrote this, Joe’s has done both an expansion and a rehab. As Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump, would say, it’s YUUUUGGGGGEEE. So scratch the comment about waiting forever in a cramped area– the time until a table opens up is much shorter, and you’re not jammed up against people while you do
The only hitch is that it’s now a lot harder for find parking. The rehab ate up a sizable percentage of the lot space. You might have to circle– or even park on the street to the side.
Hence, I’d now recommend dropping one person off as soon as you pull in– to get into line immediately– while the rest circle the lot and walk up.

Always down when someone decides to put a lunch order in for Joe’s. I’ve really only had experiences to-​go, but everything is always packed to transport nicely. The Mediterranean Veggie Platter is my favorite — it has a little bit of everything, and it’s always fresh. They give you a decent bag of pita bread to go along with it, too. Joe’s is a west side staple.

Absolutely great food, ambiance & hospitality. The latter is what we all know makes our dining out experience as pleasurable as possible. Shout out to Janice M, who’s attentiveness & conversation was well received! There’s not a bad choice on Joe’s Deli menu… And the dessert menu is sheer nirvana! Lebanese food is just awesome… etc. Your appetite cannot leave feeling well satisfied. #satisfiedcustomer

This place is a must try. I usually come here for breakfast but today I came with my dad for dinner. Their breakfast is top of the line. I usually get the corned beef hash meal when I come for breakfast.
Today I got the turkey Reuben. It was pretty good but I probably wouldn’t get it again. The corned beef, pastrami, Reuben, club, philly, etc sandwiches are all awesome. Their dinners are very good also.
The matzoh ball soup is amazing.
Can’t forget the desserts. They have a healthy selection of cakes high quality.

Just got home from dinner and I had to force myself to wait til I got home to write the review. This was so pleasantly surprising!
We waited 20 minutes at 5pm on a Friday which is acceptable and the place is big so it being busy was a pro for me. The service was a solid 4 stars, the girl was very sweet and brought me a sample of the German Dumpling soup before ordering it and it was so good! Chicken stock base but creamy, with small dumpling/​gnocchi/​spaetzle. So good.
My roommate and I shared two appetizers, the fried mozz and the potato pancakes. Both were phenomenal and home made fresh as was very obvious. The waitress let us know the potato pancakes (4 large) take longer to come out. But that was okay because it meant fresh! Crispy, yet soft with apple sauce and sour cream — delicious. The fried mozz were also freshly breaded and fried right then. Also amazing.
For my meal I only got a baked potato which I literally didn’t take one bite of because I was SO full already but it looked delicious and baked correctly with a salty crust! Took it home without touching it and it will be perfect for lunch!
My roommate got the chicken philly and fries and was HUGE and looked delicious. Fresh grilled chicken and veggies covered in gooey cheese!
Go here! I will many more times.

Delicious food, huge portions, it’s easy to see why Joe’s is such a hit.
If you go on a Saturday: be prepared to wait! I went with two others on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30pm, thinking we had avoided the lunch rush… we ended up waiting about 25 minutes for a table, and upon talking to our server, we learned that it’s definitely the norm– they have a consistant wait all day on Saturdays.
That being said– the wait was certainly worth it! The menu has a ton of solid offerings that you would think of as typical «deli fare.» What I liked best was all of the mediterranean food (Lebanese food?) offerings on the menu. The baba ghanouj came as a huge serving and was some of the best I’ve had. We each left with a container of leftovers (enough for another meal). The cake offerings looked to die for, if only I had saved any room for dessert!
Joe’s earns its place as Rocky River favorite– definitely consider stopping in for lunch if you find yourself in the area.

Tasty food, awesome atmosphere, great service!
I have never had a bad meal here. The portions are larger than life! I have had the chicken California club, the Reuben, the tuna salad, a burger… All so tasty!
The restaurant is very large and accommodating to almost any size party. The outdoor patio is nice when the weather is cooperative!
The staff has always been very good. They are attentive and friendly.
If you like desserts… They have an overwhelming display at the front of the restaurant and the few that I have tried have been excellent. (Carrot cake, baklava, tiramisu, cheesecake)
Try it!

Excellent food. Fresh and homemade. I don’t typically like mozzarella sticks but these were wonderful. Soft cheese that melted in your mouth. Fresh crunchy breading. Cranberry salad is great if you love sweet salads (which I do).

So many things to choose from. But I always order the corned beef and it’s always delicious. They also have a dessert case! Try the oreo cheesecake it’s worth the calories!

I decided to give Joe’s a chance again, after getting food poisoning last year from there awful breakfast. I heard the corned beef was the best, and up there with Slymans. Slymans has odd hours, and aren’t open when my shift ends. So why not go on St. Pats day at 430pm!!! Parking was a pain to find, but that was to be expected. Surprised it was a tolerable 30-​minute wait. Reuben’s were had, and they were just ok. My corned beef sandwich seemed a bit dry, and even though I hear its the same Slymans product, it tasted NOTHING like Slymans. That was a bummer. But the service was on point that day and we didnt wait long for our food. So congratulations on your one-​star promotion, and thanks for not giving us food poisoning this time.

There is no such thing as a bad meal at Joes. Today we were treated by our wonderful grandmother to one of the best restaurants in all Ohio.
Service was prompt and so very kind, and although the wait for a table is long, it is always worth it. Once seated service is always fast.
Today the table had a special, the veal paprikash which was flavorful and oh so tender. Pastrami sandwich, with a absolutely massive portion of meat that guarantees even a half sandwich will be filling. Dawali, stuffed grape leaves that were as always unparalleled by any other restaurant I have been to. Fantail shrimp dinner was the final order, perfectly cooked and crispy, with good quality shrimp.
Soups were all fantastic, chicken rice, lentil, and matzoh ball. The last of the three had an absolutely massive dumpling, and was divine.
Overall another wonderful experience at some of the finest dining in Cleveland.

Joe’s food is consistently delicious. Larger than life portions means «To Go» boxes are the rule rather than the exception. Friendly and attentive staff means no refills left behind!
This is a popular spot so get here early if you can. The patio is popular when the weather allows (typically May thru September). Closed on Sundays.
Favorite dishes are Corned Beef and Latkas, Chicken Shwarma wrap with garlic mayonnaise and Special Chicken with hummus and tabouli wrap. Excellent soups and salads.
Make sure to save room for a Napolean!

Love joes! The German dumpling soup is amazing, actually everything at Joe’s is amazing! Never had bad food or bad service!

Joe’s is a family tradition. We’ve been eating here for over 20 years and it was my late grandmother’s favorite restaurant. Whether it was part of a night out or you were just there to grab one of their outstandingly decadent desserts to complete your meal, Joe’s was there and they have something for everyone. Come hungry, leave satisfied with enough for lunch or dinner tomorrow. The portions are terrific and the prices are reasonable and don’t let the new building fool you they are still serving the same fare that you remember though they are always improving old recipes and staying with the times. I suggest stopping in for a bowl of their matzo ball soup for starters, then one of their epic reuben sandwiches, with enough meat for two or even three sandwiches, and then finishing up with a slice of the oreo cheesecake or one of their huge chocolate chip cookies. Come for the food, stay for the memories.

I have been coming here since I was a child, and it is always delicious! The corned beef sandwich and matzo ball soup is my favorite, and honestly I have never gotten anything else!

You can always get a quality meal at Joe’s Deli. They have fantastic salads, soup and bakery. I’ve never had a a poor meal here. The service is always great!

Prior to our first visit, my wife and I drove by Joe’s at least a hundred times since we live in the area. I always had the impression that it was a cottage cheese, english muffin and fruit bowl kind of place since it always seemed like the people that went there were pushing 80.
Oh, how wrong I was. We decided to give it a go for lunch one day and were blown away. The baba ghannouj was the best I’ve had with a really creamy, smokey flavor. Just perfect.
I got the pastrami reuben and it was outstanding. The portion was huge, so I could only eat half — but hey, that meant the other half was for dinner (and, indeed, it ended up being just that!)
Joe’s is definitely on our list of top places we’ll go to on a regular basis.

Yummmm! (Another long overdue review… I’m slacking!) Joe’s is a Lebanese family-​owned restaurant serving up amazing American and Lebanese fare. If you’ve been to Cleveland’s famous Slyman’s for their ginormous corned beef and pastrami sammiches, you’ll be able to get the same thing here at Joe’s in Rocky River! The owners are cousins.
Everything I’ve had here has been absolutely delicious! From hot corned beef piled high on soft rye, to huge fresh salads, juicy grilled lamb chops, and tasty matzo ball soup! You’ll love it all! Portions are on the large side, so come hungry! Oh, and I can’t forget about the amazing desserts! You’ll see the huge display case filled with mouthwatering cakes as you walk into the dining room. Don’t forget to save room for cake!
Joe’s moved into a brand new building maybe 5 years ago or so, and it’s beautiful! Marble floors and nice woodwork throughout the huge restaurant make for a pleasant dining experience. They have a gorgeous wood bar with a few beers on tap… usually Great Lakes and some other domestics.
This place is always packed, so be prepared to search for a parking spot and wait for a table when you get in. Joe’s seems to cater to a lot of seniors and families. It’s a pretty popular place for breakfast, although I’ve only been there for dinner. Employees are very friendly and service is excellent.
Eat at Joe’s!

Best reuben sandwich in Cleveland. Piled high and always fresh. I have not tried the other menu items, but the food I have seen on other tables always looks good.

There’s nothing I love more than to dine out at Joe’s! They have the most delicious food one could while eating out. If there’s one thing that grinds my gears just a little bit is the wait period for your table. Certain days can be a nightmare to wait on, but get past that, and you’re in paradise!

I love everything I’ve tried here. From the soups and salads, baba ganoush and hummus to the amazing prime rib, nothing beats the value and quality! Their desserts are also very amazing!

My man’s last day of business and we were looking to get ahead of the rush hour traffic and our butts back to Michigan. So while he finished up, i looked on Unilocal for a place to pick up a couple of sandwiches for the drive.
Joe’s came up and we were not disappointed.
A turkey on rye and a club on wheat with the mayo on the side for both. they came with a fruit salad and some chips. About a 20 minute wait at 4 pm on a Monday.
Filled us up and then some. Very good eats
When i jumped in to pickup the food, i saw a huge open restaurant, looked inviting.
But
Minus one star for the woman at the counter/​cash register.
It was not very busy, no line at all. I stood there while she was crabby with another employee for several minutes… something you should not be doing in the front of the house. When she looked up at me, I got not a Hello… but a «what did you need? «
If it was not for the fact we were hungry and looking to get going, I would have told her nothing now and walked out.

As always tonight the food was good but the service was terrible. You can tell Joe’s is taking for granted the good business it does because the waits are long, the service terrible and general comatose nature of the staff is not good. We waited 22 minutes to get seated, 10 minutes to order anything, and another 30 for our kids dinners to come out. We asked for ours to go because it was taking so long. Not so much of a sorry from the waitress. We will never go back.

If you’re looking to get a quick bite to eat with really good food, you’ll be waiting for a bit here. Always busy, always a wait.
Brought some friends here to eat (their first time), actually got right in (later in the evening).
Service was phenomenal. Of course the selections to choose from are endless.
Pricing is fair, a bit in the mid range.
Big issue with Joe’s, it is freezing in there.
We will continue to come back. Best chicken salad sandwiches around. Best chocolate chip cookies in any restaurant that offers deserts.

Joe’s has always been one of my all-​time favorite restaurants since I was little. I always say if I had to choose my last meal that Joe’s matzah ball soup makes it on to my list. While the wait time can be lengthy, I have always found that my experience is worth the wait.
Today, we started off with the fried mozzarella, which is by far my favorite – I even have a hard time finding them this delicious at an Italian restaurant. They use panko crumbs which is why I think they stay together better. Then I got the mix and match which included a bowl of matzah ball soup and a half corned beef sandwich with a pickle the size of my hand! The matzah ball soup is absolutely delicious and I order it every single time I go there. The corned beef sandwich is another go-​to as even a half of a sandwich can feed a village.
I have never had bad service and today was no exception. Our server was absolutely delightful even during the Saturday lunch rush – which brings me to my next point. even at their absolute busiest, the servers continue to let you feel welcomed and do not rush you.
I was nervous when I found out that they were going to build a larger building in the same location a few years back, simply for the fact that bigger may not always mean better. This however was not the case. They have continued to provide excellent service, delicious deli and Lebanese food, and an atmosphere that is clean and open.
Five stars all around.

BEST PHILLY CHEESESTEAK EVER!!! Been coming here for years. Very inviting environment, friendly staff and huge portions for the money. I highly recommend the corned beef on their potato pancake. It’s what I used to order every visit until somebody told me their Philly cheesesteak was the best they ever had. They were NOT lying! I will start by saying that I stopped ordering Philly cheesesteaks because I was always left disappointed. Either there wasn’t enough meat and just all bread, the steak was tough, and one time I was even served steak-​ums on a bun. Not cool! Well the search is finally over. I’ll never order a Philly anywhere but Joe’s and Philadelphia if and when I ever make it there to visit. Joe’s, simply amazing!

Came here on a Saturday night, and it was packed. Initially given a 45 minute wait time for our large party, but before we could leave, they informed us that a table opened up and we would be able to sit in 15 minutes. Nice save.
The overall atmosphere/​theme of the restaurant is… interesting. It’s like three people got together and said what they wanted in a restaurant. One said middle eastern food, one said a deli, and one wanted a bar. Joe’s has all three!
Service — basically friendly, and very efficient. Had my soft drink refilled without my asking twice — love that. Despite how busy the place was, our food got to our table in a reasonable amount of time.
Food — pretty good, actually. Onion rings were okay, and the combo platter had some good stuff. My reuben was meaty and not too dry. Had trouble finishing it, which is unusual for me. Some of the sandwiches do not come with a side, so head’s up. Not a problem in my case, as I didn’t want them anyway.
Solid chance we’ll be back at some point…

Had a very good breakfast here today with my wife. I had the cheese omelette — eggs cooked perfectly, but half the cheese wasn’t melted at all. Home fries were great and a side of bacon was nice and crispy. My wife had the bagel sandwich special and she loved it.
She remembers Joe’s from way back, when it was downtown. Good service, really nice big dining room with comfy chairs bring it up to 4 stars. Will be back to try lunch sometime.

I decided to go on a whim and order one of the specials during my visit. I had the boneless skinless chicken breast, which was dipped in a honey mustard/​panko batter and topped with honey drizzle. On the side there were heirloom potatoes and carrots.
The chicken was delicious in all aspects, as it was not only juicy but you could taste the flavors of honey, mustard, and maybe a hint of cheese. The potatoes were good as well but a bit overcooked, and the carrots were as well.
I did notice that the portions were big as I had a side salad that looked like an entrée to me. Of course this was a house salad that was just meh.
Prices are a little high but I say its a good family restaurant with emphasis on flavor and making sure you are full. Not to mention the interior is not too dark or too bright and is comfortable with a touch of elegance.

No, definitely not a Lebanese restaurant that I thought it was going to be like. And yes, definitely is like a Perkins.
Having been in the Detroit area for the six years, and having experienced the great Middle Eastern and Lebanese food that Dearborn and the east side of Michigan has to offer, I wasn’t impressed with Joe’s.
First, this really does look like a Perkin’s, or one of those American style large restaurants (Old country buffet without the buffet?). It can definitely seat a lot of people.
Second, the portions are huge! My friend got the cranberry chicken salad– it was alright, her chicken was really dry though. I got the fatoush salad. No, next time. I felt like they literally took a whole lemon and squirted it all over the salad. Way too sour. Not sure what went wrong and why was this so… not like other fatoush salads I’ve had? I had a major stomachache afterwards as well.
If you’re looking for a sit down family restaurant, then this is a nice place. However, if you’re looking for a Lebanese food experience, no, no, not the place to go. However, the American food was decent…

I love the food here. The reuben is delicious, as well as plain corned beef sandwich. We finally ordered the onion rings. Those were so good, we even took the remainders home to pop in the oven the next day.
I find myself spying on other tables to see their orders. I’m going to have to start branching out on my orders.
Place is very clean, and the service is excellent.

I’m not much of a sandwich person but with all these great reviews on Joe’s, I had to give them a try.
My family wanted corned beef but, they ran out of it. Luckily for me, they still had the pastrami that I wanted to try. I got the hot pastrami & the cajun fries. The pastrami was tender & very juicy. It was seasoned perfectly & tasted so good with the ciabatta bread it was on. The sandwich was big! I could only eat a half of it. The cajun fries were pretty tasty too.
The waitress gave my family & I free desserts since they ran out of a lot of things since it was almost 9pm when we came in for dinner. I got the Buckeye pie and wow, that pie was so light! You can tell the crust was homemade which I really like.
Good food, great service, & a beautiful restaurant… I’ll be back soon to try another sandwich & a dessert!