Discovering Norton's Pastrami & Deli: A Santa Barbara Gem

“ Fantastic spot with all the greatest sandwiches under one roof. Will definitely come back. ”

“ Went to Santa Barbara over Valentine's weekend and had to try this place. I saw this place on Triple D and looked so good and has really great reviews. Hands down the 2nd best pastrami ever had. It's just a little tiny dive but was so clean and they were so friendly. Love this place . The 1st best pastrami is Kat's in NY. ”

“ I had the best corned beef dip sandwich ever!!! Delicious! The service was awesome, very friendly staff. I can't wait to go back! ”

“ Every time I visit SB I always have to stop here for a sandwich. The food here is consistent which is hard to find. Classic pastrami - 8/10 this sandwich is enjoyable but not my favorite. If you like simple and straight to the point then this is the sandwich for you. Mom's PLT-10/10 this sandwich is packed with flavors and I love each one. The mayo and tomato's help this sandwich not be dry while also not taking away from the other flavors. Chili cheese pastrami fries- 9/10 I love that these have just enough toppings and flavors without being too much. Oftentimes when i try chili fries I end up needing tums after but this chili never does that to me. Service- I've never had any issues with any of the employees here and it's consistently clean. The only thing that can be a downside is during their busy hours they ask you share small tables with strangers which can be a little uncomfortable in my opinion. ”

“ I visited again with new friends recently and ordered Norton's Philly (half) this time! It did not disappoint. It might've been a bit hard to eat, but it was worth every tiny struggle. I enjoyed it with some mustard at the tables. Of course, I had to get the pastrami chili cheese fries too! It ended up being way more food than I could finish on my own but man was it good! I also realized there is super convenient parking right across the street that is free for the first 75 minutes so take advantage of that! Service was great, as always, and the place has the same east coast-y vibe that makes it fun and cozy. ”

“ Very small space near Figueroa and Chapala Streets. There is a parking lot across the street for parking, or if you are lucky you will score one on the street in front. This sandwich shop was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and has been here 20 years now. They specialize in NY pastrami sandwiches but since I have been here last they have expanded their menu quite a bit and now have many types of sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, etc. The pastrami sandwich is so good, though, I haven't been able to move past that and order anything else. Pastrami, Russian dressing, coleslaw, cheese.....so good! I couldn't finish it and saved half for the next day, and it was still really good! You order at the counter, and if you are lucky there will be a seat available. Get there early! If you love pastrami, you need to give them a try! ”

“ This place has been on Guy Frieri's Diners Drive ins, and Dives. Which was what drew me in. I love a good Pastrami sandwich so that's was I ordered. It was hands down the best Pastrami sandwich I've had anywhere! I highly recommend coming here especially if you're looking for a Pastrami sandwich. I'll definitely be back to try some other menu items. ”

“ Friendly service with a smile. Place is small but very clean with street parking only. I've had a lot of pastrami in various cities, it's my favorite deli meat. This one was outstanding! Sliced just right, extremely flavorful, and not at all fatty. Served on regular toasted bread, but it held up nicely. My son had the BLT & he loved it. We will definitely be back. ”

“ Pastrami is in the name of the restaurant so I am getting pastrami. My Pastrami & Cheese sandwich was good. It comes with pastrami, two cheese, tomatoes and onions on sourdough. It wouldn't have hurt my feelings if there was a tad more pastrami but the flavor was there. It is a nice sandwich. The Italian (salami, ham, and provolone) and the Turkey and Provolone were also very nice sandwiches. Everything was super fresh. Special note: the side of potato salad (ordered separately) was excellent. If you like potato salad, give this a try. Good sandwiches! ”

“ The sandwich was delicious, the service was great, with the deli vibe. It's a small pastrami joint with limited seating. Having sat at a table in the back, it's a bit of a tight squeeze when there are people ordering at the counter. Definitely not the place to come eat at if you're looking for healthy. ”