An abundant spread of breads, smoked fish, vegetables, and spreads — the Russ & Daughters table

Appetizing since 1914

New York's original smoked fish, bagels, and caviar — now available for pickup, delivery, catering, and nationwide shipping.

A seeded bagel sandwich with salmon, cream cheese, and onions on deli paper

Caviar service with blini and garnishes on a marble table

What We Offer

The full range of traditional Jewish appetizing foods — hand-selected, prepared with care, and ready for your table.

Smoked Fish & Lox

Hand-sliced Nova, Scottish salmon, sable, kippered salmon, and whitefish — the heart of appetizing.

Bagels & Bialys

Fresh daily. Plain, sesame, poppy, everything, and more — ready for cream cheese or your favorite spread.

Caviar

From American paddlefish to imported Osetra — served with blini, crème fraîche, and all the trimmings.

Platters & Spreads

Assembled for your gathering: classic appetizing platters, bagel boards, and holiday spreads for any group size.

Baked Goods

Babka, rugelach, halvah, and cookies — traditional recipes for everyday enjoyment or a thoughtful gift.

Prepared Foods

Soups, salads, herring, and egg dishes — ready to eat, made the way they've always been made.

How to Order

Whether you're around the corner or across the country, we have a way to get appetizing to your table.

Visit & Pick Up

Walk in to our Lower East Side shop or the Russ & Daughters Café. Browse the counter, order at the window, or place an order ahead for pickup.

Local Delivery & Catering

Courier delivery throughout New York City. For events, celebrations, and holidays, our catering team builds custom platters and menus for groups of any size.

Nationwide Shipping & Gifts

Send a curated gift box anywhere in the country. Insulated packaging keeps everything fresh — from a classic lox assortment to a full holiday spread.

Two staff members behind the Russ & Daughters smoked-fish counter

Vintage deli paper with bold Russ & Daughters typography on a marble surface

Our Story

In 1914, Joel Russ began selling herring from a pushcart on the Lower East Side. A century and four generations later, Russ & Daughters is still in the same neighborhood, still hand-slicing lox, and still welcoming customers the same way — with generosity, knowledge, and the best appetizing in New York.

What began as a modest storefront became a New York institution. The appetizing tradition — smoked fish, bagels, cream cheese, caviar, herring, and baked goods — is the thread that connects everything we do: the shop, the café, our catering, and the packages we ship across the country.

We believe great food is meant to be shared. Whether you're picking up bagels for Sunday morning, planning a holiday spread for thirty, or sending a gift to someone you miss, we're here to help you do it well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ordering, visiting, and shipping.

Where are you located?

Our original shop is at 179 East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. The Russ & Daughters Café is at 127 Orchard Street, and we have a location inside the Jewish Museum at 1109 Fifth Avenue.

Do you deliver locally?

Yes. We offer courier delivery throughout the New York City area. Order through our website or by phone, and we'll bring it to you.

What's the minimum for catering?

Catering orders start at $275. Our team works with you on custom platters, quantities, and timing for your event.

Can you ship nationwide?

We ship selected products and curated gift packages throughout the United States, packed in insulated boxes to arrive fresh.

Do you accommodate dietary needs?

Many of our products are naturally gluten-free, and we're happy to help you choose items that fit your dietary needs. Let us know when you order, and we'll guide you.

How do gift cards work?

Gift cards can be purchased online and sent by email or as a physical card. They're redeemable at all our locations and for shipping orders.

Assorted bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and pastries

Ready for the real thing?

From a single bagel to a celebration platter, from the counter to your door — place your order and taste the tradition.