This well-known neighborhood eatery opened in 1985 in Owings Mills, Maryland. Lenny Smith and his son, Alan, have claimed Baltimore's appetites for corned beef, pastrami and other "deli"cacies. Baltimore city and county are now served by these two devoted Baltimoreans who appreciate Baltimore's deli tradition.
The second location, in Baltimore's Horshoe Casino, opened in 2014.
Lenny's casual atmosphere and hearty food has created a devoted crowd. Choose Lenny's Deli for all your Owings Mills and Baltimore catering events. Visit them today and you will come away satisfied- guaranteed!
Baltimore Magazine's annual "Best of Baltimore" addition celebrates "all the best stuff in the best city in the world". Lenny's Deli beat the local competition in a head-to-head "throwdown".
The Decision
"It's Lenny's! The inch-thick sandwich wins extra points for its melt-in-your-mouth beef and easy-on-your-wallet price."
"Loved the fact that anytime of day you can get breakfast. So when I am nearby and just not up for a big meal in the late evening/afternoon I can grab a nice egg, bacon, cheese sandwich. They also have other nice breakfast specials that you can order. Of course they make it right in front of you so you know it will be hot!. "Lynn K. | yelp.com
"The corned beef, which I sampled, however, was among the best I have ever tasted. (Order the regular, not the lean. If you want lean, go to a health club.) The corned beef was easily equal, if not better, than New York's."Roger Simon | Baltimore Sun
"Attentive service with friendly staff. Come in a few times and you will be a regular! The corned beef is awesome and the Reuben is perfect. Also be sure to check out their delicatessen meats and bakery; some of the finest in town."Steven | urbanspoon.com
"The Reuben from Lenny’s delicatessen. This is an old Jewish deli in Jonestown- the best Reuben I’ve ever had. And there have been many. They mix together the corned beef and the sauerkraut on the flat top and then steam the cheese over it. Gahhh I need one now."Erin | spillthebeansblog
"The pastrami and Swiss on rye is a solid build, with tender, peppery meat, thinly sliced and thickly stacked. You can guide the creation of these sandwiches, and we specified Swiss as the cheese choice. Lenny's delivered its melted glory in abundance. Along with the rye bread, this was a well-balanced and filling sandwich."The Baltimore Sun