3.5 stars
Went to Main Deli Steak House with the expectation that it would be better than Schwartz - all the reviewers say so. Delicious smoked meat without an hour of standing in the frigid street and maybe our own table seems like a dream.
Started with the Matzo ball soup which was lightly seasoned, rich in flavour and just the thing for a cold winter evening. The sandwiches were good - stacked symmetrically with a generous amount of smoked meat. However, it lacked the balance between lean and fatty, so the sandwich turned out to be slightly dry and salty. Still, it was yummy.
Overall, great service, old-timey atmosphere and none of that hour long wait nonsense. But, I would look elsewhere for the perfect smoked meat sandwich.