Fresh, Hot Pastrami: Pastrami Jack's

When you're in the mood for an amazing sandwich, head to Pastrami Jack's in Eden Prairie, Minn. They bring in delicious corned beef and pastrami from an East Coast supplier, cooking it fresh nearly every day in the restaurant. The rare roast beef is particularly enjoyable, delicately sliced and amazingly tender, piled high on your choice of bread topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce. However, don't limit yourself to familiar meats. Pastrami Jack's offers pickled cow's tongue, kosher salami, chopped liver and brisket, as well as other more traditional sandwich meats.

For the best that Pastrami Jack’s offers, order either the Jack or Jill Rueben sandwich. Grab a fork and knife because this sandwich won’t fit in your mouth. Normally, we wouldn’t suggest spending nearly $15 for a sandwich but these two are well worth it. One sandwich is more than enough to split among two people, or eat half today and have the rest for lunch tomorrow.

Sandwiches are offered with a side item. Our recommendation - a bowl of matzo ball soup. Pastrami Jack's matzo ball soup is the best in town, hands down. The perfectly textured ball is full of flavor, soaking in a big bowl of rich chicken broth.

On Fridays, the daily lunch special is a steak and cheese sandwich is worth a try. Unlike many other local places we've tried, the beef is juicy and tender, almost melting in your mouth. They do go heavy on the pepper but it works for this type of sandwich. We recommend adding mayo for a little extra moistness.

Sitting on a small cart near the front of the restaurant, all you can eat pickles and cole slaw are quite popular. The slaw in particular is not to be missed. Unusually light and fresh tasting, it is a perfect accompaniment to a hearty sandwich.

Right at lunch time, Pastrami Jack's gets considerably busy. Don't take this to mean you'll be waiting a long time for food, however. Orders are taken quickly and the bus staff works frantically to keep up with the crowd so you won't wait long for a table. Meals arrive only a few minutes after you've settled. If you have a flexible schedule, we do recommend arriving closer to 11:30am for a quieter meal. Sit in the back of the restaurant and enjoy a view of flowing water and small birds perched in the trees.

Three years ago, Pastrami Jack's opened in Eden Prairie with a goal of bringing a quality pastrami sandwich to the Twin Cities and they definitely succeeded.

Lunch for two at Pastrami Jack's costs about $20.

Pastrami Jack’s
6407 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, Minn. 55344
www.pastramijacks.com
952.942.9510 | map