is it correct that they now have a take out counter/dept where they will prepare smoked fish on a bagel. even an egg cream?? do they have sit down seating?? (4 replies, last updated by CornflakeGirl November 7, 2009)

anyone know if russ and daughters has good smoked whitefish (2 replies, last updated by korgy February 1, 2004)

I think you have to forget about Russ & Daughters this trip. I stopped in a couple of years ago because I was in the area. There was a three hour wait, and if you leave and they call your number, they won’t serve you. This... (6 replies, last updated by Marty L. October 3, 2003)

to fight you, because they’re not so fresh. I think Russ & Daughters' salmon, herring, and cream cheese are without peer, though. What salmon has impressed you in the past? (48 replies, last updated by Blumie October 25, 2009)

I’ve been meaning to try Russ & Daughters for a long time, but for some reason I never got around to it. I was watching the Bourdain episode about old New York and he went to Russ & Daughters. It looked great and I live... (58 replies, last updated by Alfred G November 2, 2009)

I’m ordering some smoked fish to be shipped to me in LA. Does anyone know where and how to get a webstore coupon code? Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by yebo April 21, 2009)

While Russ and Daughters has smoked salmon of the highest quality, their counter people have become pretty sloppy about how they slice the fish: thick pieces, often untrimmed. By contrast, the guys at the Village Citarella are... (2 replies, last updated by meinNYC July 22, 2008)

SF out of towners contemplating wandering around the Village &c on Friday. if we go to Russ & Daughters and (or) McSorley’s, what can we expect, sit-down-food-wise? Rather, we’ve heard about R&D forever (read Trillin... (7 replies, last updated by KTinNYC October 23, 2008)

Has anyone else experienced Russ & Daughters' quaility suffering of late? One week ago, I stopped in at 6:45, a quarter hour before closing, and ordered a half pound of Gaspe Nova, a chub, cream cheese, bialys, tomato and onion... (5 replies, last updated by DoctortedNYC April 1, 2007)

Russ and Daughters has the best cream cheese I’ve ever had. However, it is not in a convenient location for me. Does any other place have comparable cream cheese? Brooklyn or Queens is best, Manhattan is ok too. (1 reply, last updated by fudluvr April 23, 2007)

A bagel from Russ and Daughters is better than any bagel from outside the tri-state. You won’t go wrong buy making this your one-stop bagel and lox shop! But do not forget the sable! Also try the Baltic White smoked salmon... (40 replies, last updated by ellenost December 21, 2006)

I am a huge fan of Russ and Daughters and can’t sing enough praise about them after being introduced by Chow. So thank you all again for turning me on to such an amazing place. However; I have not yet been to B.G. or... (0 replies, last updated by chocolate June 17, 2009)

Aside from having some superlative salmon, I find that Russ & Daughters has some amazing bagels; I would go there just for the bagels alone —- perfect combination of soft and slightly chewy. If anyone has an idea as to... (3 replies, last updated by galleygirl September 26, 2003)

Any 'hounds ever had Russ and Daughters cater an event at their home? I’m contemplating a Father’s Day brunch at my place. Love their food when I visit but just wanted to make sure that nothing is lost in the... (2 replies, last updated by valerie June 18, 2005)

No, Russ and Daughters is not kosher. (1 reply, last updated by DeeDee December 15, 2003)