The Dartells were an American surf rock and garage band that came to prominence in the early 1960s. They are best known for their hit single, "Hot Pastrami," which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. The band's distinctive sound is characterized by the use of upbeat rhythms and simple, catchy melodies, typical of the surf rock genre. Despite their short-lived success, The Dartells were influential in shaping the early garage rock sound that would later evolve into punk rock.