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Private Event Venue · San Diego · Since 2001

Your Private Banquet Room
in San Diego

A fully-catered event space for corporate gatherings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, and celebrations of life — all served with legendary New York deli hospitality. Free room charge with catering.

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120
Max Capacity
5
Layout Options
2001
Serving San Diego Since
Free
Plenty of On-Site Parking
24hr
Quote Response
About the Space

Your Private Event Room in the Heart of San Diego

A fully private banquet room, event space, and meeting room in Clairemont Mesa with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus — from deli classics to Mexican, Italian, Greek, and Russian buffets. One space, one team, and a menu flexible enough for any crowd.

Completely separated from our main dining room, Elijah's banquet room has been the backdrop for thousands of San Diego memories. Your food comes straight from our kitchen and is set up buffet style, ready to serve. With plenty of free parking on-site, hosting is effortless.

Banquet room with winter holiday decorations and set tables
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Perfect For

Any Occasion. Any Size. Any Reason to Celebrate.

Our banquet room adapts to your event — whether it's a corporate quarterly meeting or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Banquet room in theater seating for a corporate luncheon and presentation
Corporate

Corporate Luncheons & Meetings

A private meeting room in San Diego for team meetings, client appreciation lunches, training sessions, and all-hands gatherings. Full AV support and private setup.

Banquet room decorated for an office holiday party
Holiday

Holiday Office Parties

Company holiday parties without the stress. We handle the food and the setup, you enjoy the evening. See the holiday party venue page and our December packages.

Banquet room set for a bar mitzvah celebration
Milestone

Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

San Diego's only authentic NY deli with a private event room. Kosher-style spreads and traditional deli classics.

Banquet room set for a milestone birthday dinner
Celebration

Milestone Birthdays

40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and beyond. A private setting with delicious food makes milestone celebrations truly special.

Banquet room decorated for a baby shower brunch
Showers

Baby & Bridal Showers

Elegant brunch or luncheon setting with our full catering menu. Pick your spreads from our brunch and lunch menus.

Banquet room set for a graduation party
Celebration

Graduation Parties

Celebrate the graduate with a private lunch or dinner for up to 120 guests, with abundant parking.

Banquet room set for a celebration of life reception
Memorial

Celebration of Life

A warm, private space for memorial gatherings and shiva meals. We set up your meal buffet style, ready to serve, with care and discretion.

Banquet room set for a sports team awards dinner
Groups

Sports Team Banquets

End-of-season banquets and award ceremonies. Group catering packages for even the biggest appetites.

Long table set for a wedding rehearsal dinner in the banquet room
Wedding

Rehearsal Dinners

Intimate pre-wedding gatherings with a menu that wows. Perfect for smaller wedding parties seeking something memorable.

Room Configuration

Five Layouts. One Perfect Room.

Our banquet room can be arranged in five configurations to match your event style and guest count. Tell us your vision and we'll set everything up before your guests arrive.

Layout StyleBest ForCapacity
Banquet / RoundsRound tables for diningCelebrations, dinners110
Cocktail / ReceptionStanding, minglingReceptions, mixers120
TheaterRows of chairs facing frontPresentations, assemblies120
ClassroomRows of tables & chairsTrainings, workshops80
Boardroom / U-ShapeAround central tableMeetings, workshops35
Catering Menu

One Room. Four Menus. Endless Options.

Every room booking includes catering from Elijah's kitchen, set up buffet style and ready to serve: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Pick from deli classics or Mexican, Italian, Greek, and Russian buffets; we don't make substitutions to individual dishes.

Breakfast

A trusted staple for San Diego morning events.

  • Assorted bagels, lox & cream cheese
  • Scrambled eggs (plain, cheddar, veggie)
  • Breakfast burritos & bagel sandwiches
  • Fresh fruit salad & platters
  • Croissants, Danishes, muffins
  • Coffee, juice & hot tea service

Brunch

The best of breakfast and lunch together.

  • Frittatas & quiches
  • Deli hashes & scrambles
  • Avocado toast & oatmeal bars
  • Lox & bagel spread
  • Sandwich & wrap platters
  • Fresh fruit, pastries & coffee

Lunch

Our most popular format — hot buffets and deli platters for any group size.

  • Hot lunch buffets
  • Deli platters & trays
  • Sandwich & wrap platters
  • Garden, Caesar & specialty salads
  • Individual box lunch packages
  • Beverages & buffet-style setup

Dinner

Buffet-style dinners for celebrations and seated banquets.

  • Mexican, Italian, Greek & Russian buffets
  • Hot entrées & carved meats
  • Appetizer trays & hors d'oeuvres
  • Vegetarian choices on every menu
  • Cookies & dessert trays
  • Choose from our full catering menu

Ready to Host Your Event?

Our catering coordinator will respond within one business day with availability, layout options, and a menu quote.

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What Our Guests Say

Trusted by San Diego Since 2001

★★★★★

"Their banquet room is great: clean, spacious and private/secluded."

WeddingWire Review
Private Event · Banquet Room
★★★★★

"Elijah's was a dream come true for our wedding... Food and service were outstanding."

WeddingWire Review
Wedding Reception
★★★★★

"Their food was amazing, staff was very friendly and easy to work with."

Elena K.
Catered Event · via WeddingWire
Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

How many people does the banquet room hold?
The room seats up to 120 guests for a banquet-style meal or cocktail reception. We offer five layout configurations — banquet rounds, cocktail standing, theater rows, classroom tables, and boardroom U-shape.
Is catering required with the room rental?
Yes. All room bookings include catering from Elijah's kitchen, and the room charge is free with your catering order. Outside food is not allowed, except a dessert or a cultural dish you'd like to bring. Choose from our menu; we don't make substitutions.
Is there parking at Elijah's?
Yes. We have a large, free parking lot directly outside at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 210. Your guests won't have to worry about finding a spot.
Do you offer kosher-style catering?
We serve traditional kosher-style New York deli fare — corned beef, pastrami, lox, and more — and can cater kosher-style for Jewish events like Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Please note we are not a kosher kitchen and can't guarantee meat and dairy separation, so events requiring rabbinic supervision aren't the right fit.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6–8 weeks in advance, especially for weekend events and major holidays. Weekday corporate luncheons typically have more availability — contact us to check current open dates.
Can I bring my own decorations?
Yes! You're welcome to bring and set up your own decorations. We ask that nothing be taped or nailed to walls, and that all decorations are removed at the end of your event.
Is the banquet room ADA accessible?
Yes. Elijah's is fully ADA compliant with accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and flexible seating for guests with mobility needs.
What's included in the room rental?
Tables, chairs and access to our AV equipment. Your catering is set up buffet style, ready to serve. We don't provide servers, bartenders, linens or rentals. Pricing varies by guest count and menu selection. Contact us for a quote.
Find Us

Conveniently Located in Clairemont Mesa

Easy freeway access, free parking, and right in the heart of San Diego — a convenient choice for guests coming from anywhere in the city.

Address
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92111
Catering Line
(858) 353-5528
Main Restaurant
(858) 455-1461
Email
catering@elijahsrestaurant.com
Getting Here
Off I-805 and I-15 · Free on-site parking · Near Balboa Ave
Book Your Event

Request Your Event Date

Complete the form and our catering coordinator will respond within one business day with availability, layout options, and a catering quote for your event.

Response time: Within 1 business day (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm)

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We Cater Every Occasion

Explore Our Catering Menu

Sandwich & Wrap Platters

Deli sandwich and California wrap trays for any group size.

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Box Lunch Catering

Individually packaged box lunches — sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

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Deli Platters & Trays

Meat & cheese, smoked fish, and lox & bagel platters.

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Appetizers & Hors d'Oeuvres

Appetizer trays and hors d'oeuvres platters for receptions.

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Breakfast Catering

San Diego's go-to breakfast catering — bagels, lox, frittatas & more.

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