The Original Wolfie's Delicatessen and Rascal House Bar

The outdoor patio is fabulous. Perfect for bringing your dog.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rachel

The best ever!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich, Rachel, Onion Rings, Pastrami and Rye, Brisket

Our server Jersey was awesome, and super on point when we needed assistance. Food was great as well. Definitely coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich, Potato Salad, Chicken Soup

Went to the “So Called” Wolfies / Rascal House Deli in Sarasota and needless to say we will not be going back…
Yep, your’s may differ but our culinary experience there was anything but good.

So yesterday, with the highest of expectations thinking “Hey We’re Going To Wolfies”, here’s what we experienced… Again your milage may vary, this was just our experience.

Our Kinish was deep fried, ok… But never drained, came out swimming in a pool of funny tasting oil that had to be soaked off the plate with one napkin and then wiped down with another, then even after it looked like it was wet, it was so soggy you couldn’t even cut through it with the knife.

I ordered my Corned Beef, juicy not too lean and they brought me out a sandwich that was leaner than lean. I took one look at the sandwich and had to chase down the waitress to send it back. The sandwich came back out a few mins later looking like they just stuck a piece or two of fat between the slices to appease me. Sandwich was still dry but ate it anyway. In my opinion, Certainly not a Corned Beef I’m used to being served at a kosher style deli.

The pickles on our plates were seriously maybe 2.5” in length(Maybe the size of a thumb),they were cut in 1/2, so basically the 2 of us had (1) very small, very salty pickle to share… You’d think for $17.00 for a 6oz sandwich they could spare a pickle. Note: My Buddy had the $20something Ruben, again his too came with the 1/2 a tiny pickle.

To top it off, my sandwich’s rye bread was missing the entire crust on one side of the sandwich.

See the pictures I posted…

After the waitress sensed our dissatisfaction, they sent the manager to the table where we voiced our dismay, showing him how bad the knish was and he said that’s how they make them. I showed him my sandwich missing the crust off the bread and advised him they have a real quality issue here. My feelings were he looked at us, keep in mind, 2 each with a lifetimes history of eating Deli as if we didn’t know how food like this is supposed to be.

What got me was the least thing he could have done was comped us for the Knish, but nope.

Totally advised him, based on our experience, especially with the prices they charge (6 oz sandwich $17.00, Bowl of Matza Ball Soup $14.00, $7.00 Kinish), we would not be coming back.

I do have to say, the Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda hit the spot(LOL), and the little side of cole slaw that came with my sandwich tasted fine.

I seriously doubt some of the folks working there ever tasted real old school kosher style foods. Having grandparents in Miami and Living In NJ I’ve been to the original Wolfies & Rascal House Delis countless times throughout my youth and adulthood, as well as, the numerous Kosher Delis throughout the NJ/NY Metro area and this place by far was our least satisfying.

Parking: Street parking was filled so had to pay to park in the lot across the street that says businesses across the street will validate… NOTE: Wolfies Does Not Validate for parking… Just Par for the course.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Coleslaw

First time here and we loved it. Great food !!!
Great atmosphere. We will be back!’nn

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich

The knishes were good but a little to salty. Mitzvah ball soup was excellent!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich, Potato Salad, Chicken Soup, Knish, Brisket

Amazing! Absolute treasure! Excellent food and awesome service, great vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was nice. The service was good as well as the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich

Soooo yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich, Classic NY Cheesecake with Cappuccino

I had a fantastic time at this bar during an event! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and a solid drink selection. The vibe was lively yet relaxed, making it the perfect spot for a memorable evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Waited for almost a half an hour at peak volume at the bar without being served.

But seems like a new place hope to go back and see it again.

Delicious craft drinks nice atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

The best Jewish deli on the West coast you will find and brings back so many great memories from my childhood at the original location !!
A true gem and addition to Sarasota !!
Don’t miss it ….

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely Delicious Food definitely stop by and try it for yourself! You have made me a loyal customer for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: New York Cheesecake, Epicure Market's Apple Strudel, Gelato, Chocolate Cake

I’ve been here once before, and everything was great however, this time for a takeout we had small pieces of bread almost the end of the bread with less than 6 ounces of meat on each sandwich. The order did not come with the proper pickles and one of the sandwiches were missing a side dish, definitely not worth the money.

Food: 1

There are TWO better delis in Sarasota.
Pastrami and corned beef were too stringy and tough to eat. However, the cheesecake was terrific.
Not as good as the original.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4