Johnnie's Pastrami Restaurant

Diner & Deli - Pastrami, Cornbeef, Hamburgers, Hotdogs

Be advised. Plastic and checks are not accepted, so remember to hit the ATM before you stake out a booth.

"Legendary" is the "fat, juicy pastrami sandwich" – "packed with meat" and "worth every penny" – at this "longtime Culver City landmark" dating back to the '50s with little jukeboxes at each booth and "old-school service" by "worldly waitresses"; there's little in the way of frills, but it's a "rare" "late-night guilty pleasure."

It's not just the 1952 Googie design (including original jukeboxes) that makes Johnnie's an L.A. classic. It's also those mid-century treats that we aren't supposed to eat anymore but love anyway. Not to mention the salty waitresses who will take your order at two in the morning. The namesake pastrami (which can't be ordered lean) is best experienced on a French dipped roll. You can also go for...

People, please consult your physician first. These huge n' greazy French dip sandwiches contain roughly 7,000 slices of pastrami. You'll feel dirty later, but it's too good to put down right now and clearly you're not alone. OG waitresses in untouched '50s joint have that sweet but sassy attitude. Sit by the outdoor fire pit, learn cautionary tales while observing fat Americans. Shudder as...

The Scene
Half a century after opening, this Westside institution still embodies the '50s diner vibe that places like Mel's and Johnny Rocket's strive to evoke. As the menu proudly...

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