PJ Bernstein menu — United States
1215 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021 · +1 212-879-0914Browse 192 items from PJ Bernstein's menu. AI reference images help explain the dishes; they are not photos of the restaurant's actual food.
Breakfast All Day

A classic breakfast sandwich featuring crispy bacon, a cooked egg, and melted cheese served on a soft bread roll.

Two Eggs, Any Style
$12.25Two eggs prepared to your preference, served with a side of potatoes and your choice of bread.

Western Omelette
$17.99A fluffy egg omelette filled with diced ham, bell peppers, and onions.

Spinach & Feta Omelette
$17.99A fluffy three-egg omelette filled with fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese.

Create Your Own Omelette
$17.99A three-egg omelette customized with your choice of three fillings, served with potatoes and bread.

Homemade Apple Pancakes
$15.99Fluffy pancakes made from scratch and topped with fresh apple slices.

Homemade Pancakes
$15.25Fluffy homemade pancakes served with a side of fresh fruit salad.

Challah French Toast
$16.99Thick slices of egg-enriched bread dipped in batter and griddled until golden, served with a side of fresh fruit salad.

Belgian Waffle
$15.50A thick, golden-brown waffle with deep pockets, served warm and typically topped with butter, syrup, or fruit.
Traditional Favorites

The L.E.O.
$20.99A classic scramble of eggs, sautéed onions, and cured smoked salmon.

Corned Beef Hash
$21.50A hearty dish of diced corned beef and sautéed potatoes with sweet peppers, served with two eggs prepared to your preference.

A traditional comfort dish made by scrambling eggs with softened pieces of matzoh and pan-frying them until golden.

Homemade Pierogies (5)
$18.50Five handmade dumplings filled with your choice of brisket or potato, served boiled or fried and topped with sautéed onions.

Potato Latkes (3)
$19.65Three crispy, pan-fried potato pancakes made with grated potatoes and onions, served with your choice of applesauce or sour cream.

Cheese Blintzes (4)
$18.75Four thin, crepe-like pancakes filled with a sweetened cheese mixture, served with your choice of sour cream, cherry jam, or blueberry jam.

A traditional baked pastry filled with your choice of potato, kasha, or spinach.

A traditional New York-style pastry filled with savory mashed potatoes and fried until golden brown.
Smoked Fish Specials

Nova Scotia
$21.99This dish features thinly sliced smoked salmon served with a bagel, cream cheese, and traditional accompaniments.

This dish features smoked California white sturgeon served with a bagel, cream cheese, and traditional accompaniments.

This dish features smoked whitefish or a creamy whitefish salad served with a bagel, cream cheese, and traditional accompaniments.

Smoke Fish Combo
$33.95–$48.5This platter features a selection of smoked sturgeon, Nova salmon, and whitefish, served with a bagel, cream cheese, and fresh garnishes.
- For One$33.95
- For Two$48.50
Homemade Appetizers

Upgrade your appetizer into a full meal served with a side of creamy cole slaw, potato salad, and fresh bread.

Stuffed Cabbage
$15.95Tender cabbage leaves rolled and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat and rice, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.

Chopped Chicken Liver
$15.95A savory spread made from finely chopped chicken liver, traditionally seasoned and served as an appetizer.

Homemade Gefilte Fish
$15.95A traditional Jewish appetizer consisting of a poached, seasoned ground fish patty served chilled.

Egg Salad
$9.50A creamy blend of chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, served as a chilled appetizer.

Tuna Salad
$9.99A chilled blend of flaked tuna mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, served as a starter.

Whitefish Salad
$12.99A chilled, creamy spread made with flaked whitefish, typically served with crackers or bread.

Shrimp Salad
$11.50A chilled appetizer featuring tender shrimp tossed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing.

Chicken Salad
$11.50A chilled blend of diced chicken mixed with creamy dressing and seasonings, served as a starter.

Pickled Herring
$11.25Tender fillets of herring cured in a seasoned vinegar brine, served chilled.

Stuffed Derma
$14.75A traditional savory sausage casing filled with a seasoned mixture of flour, schmaltz, and vegetables, typically roasted until tender.
PJ's Platters

Pastrami
$24.99Thinly sliced, cured, and smoked beef served with your choice of bread, coleslaw, potato salad, and pickles.

Corned Beef
$24.99This platter features tender, salt-cured beef served with your choice of bread, coleslaw, potato salad, and pickles.

Turkey
$24.99This turkey platter is served with your choice of bread, coleslaw, potato salad, and pickles.

Tongue
$29.99Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue served with your choice of bread, coleslaw, potato salad, and pickles.

Assorted Meats Platter
$29.99A selection of your choice of any three meats.
Cup of Soup & 1/2 Sandwich

A smaller portion of soup served alongside a half-sized sandwich of your choice.
Homemade Soups

The Consomme
$9.95–$11.95A clear, savory chicken and vegetable broth prepared fresh daily.
- Cup$9.95
- Bowl$11.95

A traditional Jewish soup featuring a light, fluffy dumpling made from matzoh meal served in a savory chicken broth.

Grandpa's Chicken Soup
$10.95–$14.25A comforting homemade soup featuring chicken meatballs, sliced carrots, and noodles in a savory broth.
- Cup$10.95
- Bowl$14.25

Grandma's Chicken Soup
$11.95–$14.95A comforting, homemade soup featuring tender chicken, sliced carrots, and noodles in a savory broth.
- Cup$11.95
- Bowl$14.95

Triple Delight
$23.95A hearty chicken soup featuring a matzoh ball, a meat-filled dumpling, noodles, and carrots.

Vegetable Soup
$11.25–$14.25A hearty, house-made soup featuring a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables simmered in a savory broth.
- Cup$11.25
- Bowl$14.25

Mushroom Barley Soup
$11.25–$14.25A hearty, savory soup made with tender mushrooms and wholesome barley in a flavorful broth.
- Cup$11.25
- Bowl$14.25

Split Pea Soup
$11.25–$14.25A hearty, thick soup made from dried split peas simmered with savory seasonings.
- Cup$11.25
- Bowl$14.25

Orzo Soup
$11.25–$14.25A comforting, homemade soup featuring small, rice-shaped pasta in a savory broth.
- Cup$11.25
- Bowl$14.25

Kreplach Soup
$13.95–$16.95A traditional Jewish soup featuring tender dumplings filled with savory brisket and onions.
- Cup$13.95
- Bowl$16.95

Cold Russian Borscht
$8.95–$10.95A chilled, vibrant beet-based soup typically served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs.
- Cup$8.95
- Bowl$10.95

Hot Russian Borscht
$11.99–$16.99A traditional beet-based soup served warm, with the option to add meat for an additional charge.
- Cup$11.99
- Bowl$16.99
PJ's Classic Sandwich

Pastrami
$22.99This classic sandwich features a half-pound of savory, cured beef served with coleslaw, pickles, and your choice of mustard or Russian dressing.

Corned Beef
$22.99This classic sandwich features a half-pound of tender, salt-cured beef served with your choice of mustard or Russian dressing, accompanied by coleslaw and pickles.

Brisket
$22.99This half-pound brisket sandwich is served with coleslaw, pickles, and your choice of mustard or Russian dressing.

Tongue
$22.99This sandwich features a half-pound of tender, thinly sliced beef tongue served with coleslaw, pickles, and your choice of mustard or Russian dressing.

Turkey
$21.99Thinly sliced roasted turkey breast served on your choice of bread.

Hard Salami
$21.99A classic sandwich featuring thinly sliced, firm, and savory cured salami served on your choice of bread.

Roast Beef
$21.99Thinly sliced roast beef served on your choice of bread.

Salami
$21.99A classic sandwich featuring thinly sliced, savory cured sausage served on your choice of bread.

Chopped Liver
$18.99A savory spread made from finely minced chicken liver, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, served on your choice of bread.

Tuna Salad
$18.99A blend of flaked tuna and creamy mayonnaise served on your choice of bread.

Whitefish Salad
$18.99A creamy, chilled salad made with flaked whitefish, served as a classic sandwich.

Shrimp Salad
$18.99A chilled mixture of shrimp and creamy dressing served on your choice of bread.

Chicken Salad
$17.99A creamy blend of diced chicken, mayonnaise, and seasonings served on your choice of bread.

Egg Salad
$17.99A creamy blend of chopped hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise served on your choice of bread.

Grilled Chicken
$17.99A tender, flame-grilled chicken breast served on a toasted bun with your choice of toppings.

Liverwurst
$17.99A traditional spreadable sausage made from finely ground pork liver and savory seasonings, served on your choice of bread.

Meatloaf
$14.99A hearty slice of seasoned ground meat baked into a loaf and served on toasted bread.

Bologna
$14.99A classic sandwich featuring thick-sliced, savory bologna served on your choice of bread.

Vegetarian
$14.99A toasted sandwich featuring a variety of roasted vegetables and melted cheese.

Grilled Cheese
$13.99A toasted sandwich filled with melted cheese.

B.L.T.
$13.99A classic sandwich featuring crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and sliced tomatoes served on toasted bread.

Ham
$13.99Thinly sliced, savory cured ham served on your choice of bread.
PJ's Famous N.Y. Sandwiches

This open-faced sandwich features your choice of pastrami, corned beef, or turkey topped with melted Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.

Cardiologist Special
$26.99This plate features a combination of hot pastrami, beef tongue, and chicken liver.

A three-layered sandwich featuring sliced turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

Abe Vigoda
$25.99A triple-decker sandwich featuring layers of pastrami, turkey, and chopped liver.

The Italian
$25.99This sandwich features salami, pastrami, and provolone cheese served with a selection of Italian-style toppings.

Lucky Latke
$25.99Your choice of brisket or pastrami served between two crispy, hot potato pancakes.

The Chicken Royale
$22.99A roasted, boneless chicken sandwich served on a crusty club roll.

Classic Tuna Melt
$20.99A toasted sandwich featuring house-made tuna salad and your choice of melted cheese.

A classic New York-style sandwich featuring sliced turkey, crunchy coleslaw, and creamy Russian dressing.

#4 Butcher's Special
$26.99This sandwich features a combination of corned beef, pastrami, and beef tongue served on bread.

"Jewish Whopper"
$23.99A fried potato knish filled with savory pastrami and tangy sauerkraut.
PJ's Famous Dinner Specials

Brisket Dinner
$30.95This brisket dinner is served with your choice of a potato pancake or buckwheat groats with bow-tie pasta.

Two premium all-beef jumbo hot dogs served with your choice of baked beans or french fries.

Beef Goulash
$29.99A hearty beef stew seasoned with paprika and served over tender egg noodles.

Beef Flanken in the Pot
$32.99Tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a savory broth with vegetables.

Pepper Steak
$25.65Tender strips of steak and bell peppers sautéed in a savory sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice.

Meatloaf
$23.50A classic seasoned ground meat loaf served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables.

Corned Beef & Cabbage
$26.65Slow-cooked, tender corned beef served with boiled cabbage and a potato.

Chicken in the Pot
$32.99A hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken simmered with fresh vegetables in a savory broth.

Enjoy your choice of crispy Southern-style fried chicken or fried shrimp, served with your selection of one side dish.

Boiled Chicken
$26.85Tender boiled chicken served with a side of potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Cutlet
$26.65A tender chicken breast, either grilled or pan-fried, served with your choice of potato and a side of vegetables.

Roasted Chicken
$26.95This roasted chicken dinner is served with a side of potatoes and vegetables.

Broiled Scottish Salmon
$28.99A fresh fillet of Scottish salmon, broiled and served with a side of potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Two Stuffed Cabbage
$31.50Two tender cabbage leaves rolled and filled with a savory meat and rice mixture, served with a boiled potato.

Roasted Turkey
$29.95Slow-roasted turkey served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of seasonal vegetables.

Grilled Lamb Chops
$29.99Tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled to your preference.
Between the Buns

Pastrami Burger
$21.99A juicy beef patty topped with thinly sliced, seasoned pastrami served on a toasted bun.

Beef Burger
$16.85A juicy burger patty crafted from a blend of chuck, hanger steak, and brisket.

Chicken Burger
$14.75A seasoned ground chicken breast patty served on a bun.

Turkey Burger
$15.75A grilled patty made from fresh ground turkey served on a bun.

Veggie Burger
$13.99A plant-based patty served on a bun with your choice of toppings.

A premium all-beef hot dog served in a toasted bun.

A large, premium all-beef frankfurter served on a bun.
Hot Open Sandwiches

Roast Beef
$25.50Tender roast beef served open-faced on bread with gravy, potatoes, coleslaw, and pickles.

Brisket
$25.50Slow-cooked beef brisket served open-faced on bread with gravy, potatoes, coleslaw, and pickles.

Turkey
$25.50This hot open-faced turkey sandwich is served with gravy, potatoes, coleslaw, and pickles.

Tongue
$30.50Tender sliced beef tongue served open-faced on bread with gravy, potatoes, coleslaw, and pickles.
Salads

Chef's Salad
$22.50A classic salad featuring lettuce, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, avocado, and assorted vegetables, with the option to add beef tongue for an additional charge.

Chopped Salad
$15.50A refreshing mix of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers.

Claire's Salad
$20.50A refreshing chopped salad featuring a variety of fresh vegetables, peppers, and olives.

Ladies Delight
$20.50A fresh salad featuring white meat turkey, lettuce, avocado, tomato, and cucumber.

Cobb Salad
$21.50A hearty salad featuring grilled chicken, avocado, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, and bacon.

Caesar Salad
$14.50A crisp salad of romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese, and a creamy dressing.

Greek Salad
$19.50A refreshing salad featuring fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, and olives, topped with crumbled feta cheese.

Falafel Salad
$17.50A fresh salad of lettuce, cucumber, and peppers served with crispy falafel, pita bread, and a creamy tahini sauce.

Avocado Salad
$18.50A fresh salad featuring diced avocado, tomato, onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
Beer & Wine - Beer

We offer a selection of popular domestic and imported bottled beers, including lagers, stouts, and light options.
Beer & Wine - Wine - Red or White

Wine
$12.99–$43.99A fermented alcoholic beverage made from grapes, available in red or white varieties.
- By the Glass$12.99
- By the Bottle$43.99
Beer & Wine - Premium Wine - Red or White

Premium Wine
$14.99–$52.99A selection of high-quality red or white wines available by the glass.
- By the Glass$14.99
- By the Bottle$52.99
Beverages

A selection of classic, vintage-style sodas available in a variety of traditional flavors.

Assorted Soda
$2.99A selection of classic carbonated soft drinks, including various colas, lemon-lime sodas, orange soda, and seltzer.

A variety of fruit-flavored teas and juice drinks bottled by Snapple.

Iced Tea
$3.99A chilled, refreshing tea served over ice, often enjoyed plain or with a slice of lemon.

Iced Coffee
$3.99Chilled coffee served with frozen coffee cubes to maintain flavor as they melt.

Iced Cappuccino
$6.25A chilled espresso-based coffee drink topped with a layer of frothy, aerated milk.

A refreshing glass of chilled apple or orange juice.

Bottled Water
$3.95A large, 33.8-ounce bottle of refreshing, chilled drinking water.

Egg Cream
$6.50A classic New York-style soda fountain drink made with milk, carbonated water, and chocolate syrup, containing neither eggs nor cream.

Milk Shake
$8.50A cold, creamy beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavored syrup.
Beverages - Hot Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee
$3.75–$4.5A hot, aromatic beverage made by brewing roasted coffee beans in water.
- Small$3.75
- Large$4.50

Cappuccino
$5.75–$6.75A rich espresso topped with a layer of smooth, frothy steamed milk.
- Small$5.75
- Large$6.75

Cafe Latte
$5.75–$6.75A smooth blend of rich espresso and steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of foam.
- Small$5.75
- Large$6.75

Espresso
$3.75–$5A concentrated, small serving of coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.
- Single$3.75
- Double$5.00


Hot Chocolate
$4.75–$5.5A warm, sweetened beverage made with cocoa powder or melted chocolate and milk.
- Small$4.75
- Large$5.50
Juice Bar

Green Juice
$10.65A refreshing blend of fresh spinach, kale, cucumber, and celery.

Veggie Patch
$10.65A refreshing blend of fresh carrots, apples, celery, spinach, ginger, and lemon.

Healthy Heart
$10.65A refreshing blend of fresh carrots, crisp apples, and a hint of zesty ginger.

Hi-C
$10.65A refreshing blend of fresh apples, kale, and orange juice.

Anti-Oxidant
$10.65A refreshing blend of fresh apples, carrots, parsley, and lemon.

Body Purifier
$10.65A refreshing blend of fresh orange, beet, carrot, and ginger juices.

JP
$10.65A refreshing blend of celery, apple, ginger, and lemon juice.

Celery Juice
$10.65A refreshing, mild, and hydrating drink made from freshly pressed celery stalks.

Fresh Orange Juice
$10.65Freshly squeezed juice made from ripe oranges.
Smoothies

Anna Banana
$11.95A refreshing blend of banana, strawberries, pineapple, and orange juice.

Blueberry Fields Forever
$11.95A refreshing blend of blueberries, banana, pineapple, and orange juice.

Mango Madness
$11.95A refreshing blended drink made with mango, banana, and orange juice.
PJ's Sides

Small, pearl-shaped pasta sautéed with savory mushrooms.

Kasha Varnishkas
$9.75A traditional Eastern European side dish consisting of buckwheat groats tossed with bowtie pasta and savory seasonings.

A choice of a whole baked, boiled, or creamy mashed potato served as a side dish.

Baked Sweet Potato
$8.99A whole sweet potato baked until tender and served as a side dish.

A choice of either classic thin-cut French fries or crispy, lattice-cut waffle fries.

Sweet Potato Fries
$7.50Crispy, deep-fried strips of sweet potato served as a side dish.

Onion Rings
$7.50Thick slices of onion dipped in batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Vegetable of the Day
$8.99A fresh selection of seasonal vegetables prepared daily by our chef.

Potato Latka
$6.55A crispy, pan-fried potato pancake served as a savory side dish.

Baked Beans
$8.50Slow-cooked white beans simmered in a savory, slightly sweet tomato-based sauce.

A choice between a chilled beet salad or a fresh, crunchy vegetable-based health salad.

Potato Salad
$6.75A chilled side dish featuring tender potatoes tossed in a creamy, savory dressing.

Cole Slaw
$6.75A chilled side dish consisting of shredded raw cabbage mixed with a creamy, tangy dressing.

Macaroni Salad
$6.75A chilled pasta salad made with macaroni noodles tossed in a creamy, savory dressing.

A refreshing side dish featuring crisp cucumber and shredded cabbage tossed in a light dressing.

Sweet Gherkins
$5.99Small, crunchy pickled cucumbers prepared with a sweet brine.

Hot or Sweet Peppers
$6.50A side dish featuring your choice of either spicy or mild sautéed peppers.

Pickles
$.99Crisp cucumber slices preserved in a seasoned vinegar brine.

Sour Tomato
$.99Tangy, pickled tomato wedges served as a refreshing side dish.
Breads - By the Slice

Choose from a variety of sliced breads, including seeded or seedless rye, whole wheat, white, 7-grain, challah, or gluten-free options.

Choose from a selection of toasted breads, including a round or club roll, bagel, bialy, or English muffin.
Breads - By the Loaf

Rye or Challah
$10.75Choose between a loaf of hearty, earthy rye bread or a soft, slightly sweet, braided egg bread.
Desserts

A warm, flaky pastry filled with spiced apples and baked until golden brown.

A creamy, slow-cooked dessert made with rice, milk, and a hint of vanilla.

Chocolate 7 Layer Cake
$10.50A rich chocolate cake featuring seven distinct layers of moist sponge and creamy frosting.

Carrot Cake
$9.99A moist spiced cake made with grated carrots and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting.

Pound Cake
$4.99A dense, buttery cake available in either a swirled chocolate and vanilla marble or a bright lemon flavor.

Cheesecake
$9.99A rich, creamy dessert made with a smooth cheese filling on a buttery crust.

Half Cantaloupe
$6.50A fresh, chilled half of a ripe cantaloupe melon served as a light dessert.

Red Jello
$7.75A chilled, fruit-flavored gelatin dessert with a firm, wiggly texture.

Black & White Cookie
$4.75A soft, cake-like cookie topped with half vanilla and half chocolate fondant icing.

Assorted Danishes
$4.65A selection of flaky, buttery pastries filled with sweet fruit or cream cheese.

Assorted Ice Cream
$7.99A selection of ice cream flavors served in a bowl.

Ice Cream Sundae
$9.95A scoop of ice cream topped with sweet syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry.

Fruit Salad
$9.95A refreshing mix of fresh, seasonal fruits served chilled.

Rugelach
$10.25A bite-sized, crescent-shaped pastry filled with fruit preserves or chocolate.

French Apple Cake
$9.99A moist, buttery cake baked with fresh apple slices and a hint of vanilla.

Baked Apple
$9.50A whole apple baked until tender, typically served warm and often seasoned with cinnamon and sugar.
Kids Menu

A classic sandwich featuring creamy peanut butter and fruit jelly spread between two slices of soft bread.

A classic grilled frankfurter served with a side of crispy golden french fries.

Crispy breaded chicken pieces served with a side of golden fried potatoes.

Mac & Cheese
$9.99Tender macaroni pasta served in a creamy, melted cheese sauce.
About this menu
Menu items include Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Roll, Two Eggs, Any Style, Western Omelette.
Menu captured from https://pjbernstein.com/InHouseMenu3.pdf,
This is an unofficial menu. SeEat is not affiliated with the restaurant. Offerings and prices may vary by location.
AI dish images and labels are decision support only. Confirm allergies and safety-critical dietary needs with the restaurant.
