Linny's

What is Linny's? Set at 176 Ossington Avenue, Linny's is chef David Schwartz’s 80-seat homage to classic Jewish-American delis and mid-century steakhouse swagger, named in tribute to his late mother. Designed alongside Jack Lipson, the dining room pairs plush corduroy banquettes, crisp white tablecloths, and terrazzo accents with a moody, amber glow anchored by an energetic eight-seat front bar. It effortlessly trades Financial District formality for Ossington cool while keeping the silver-service polish intact.

Linny's Menu & What to Order The kitchen operates on house-cured deli staples, overfired broiler cuts, and nostalgic Ashkenazi recipes executed with fine-dining precision. Kick things off with the braided challah service alongside pickles and house kraut, or the whipped chicken liver on dark rye topped with crispy onions and shaved salt-cured yolk. For mains, order the thick-cut house-smoked navel pastrami alongside a dry-aged steak finished with pastrami tallow butter, backed by schmaltz-slicked kasha and bows. Wash it down with a kefir-clarified Borscht Milk Punch cocktail or an earthy Burgundy from the cellar before finishing with the warm caramelized apple cake.

Know Before You Go Dinner reservations on OpenTable release weeks in advance and fill quickly for prime weekend slots, though walk-ins can often catch a seat at the bar right at opening. Street parking along the strip is difficult to come by; taking the 63 Ossington bus from Ossington subway station or walking up from the Queen streetcar is your smoothest route. Linny's runs dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, remaining closed on Mondays.