Birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, retirement celebrations, corporate events, and every occasion in between, hosted in our private dining room with buffet-style catering, AV, and free parking in Clairemont Mesa.
Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering has been hosting private events and private dining in San Diego since 2001. Our private banquet room seats up to 120 guests and comes with full AV — 2 mounted projectors, 2 microphones, Wi-Fi, and a complete speaker system. The room is free with any food and beverage order. Whether you need an intimate dinner for 15 or a full celebration for 100, your food comes from our kitchen and is set up buffet style, ready to serve. Call or text us at (858) 353-5528 to start planning your event.
From milestone celebrations to corporate gatherings — our private dining room is the most versatile event space in Clairemont Mesa.
Sweet 16s, milestone birthdays, surprise parties — from intimate dinners for 20 to full celebrations for 120. We handle the food so you can enjoy the party.
Celebrate your milestone in a private setting with family and friends. Choose from our menu, and we set up your meal buffet style, ready to serve.
Host your baby shower in a private, comfortable space with full catering. Brunch spreads, deli platters, dessert trays — everything your guests will love.
A beautiful private room for bridal showers, engagement parties, and pre-wedding celebrations. Elegant catering with no venue rental fee.
Honor a career well lived with a private luncheon or dinner. Room for speeches, slideshows (2 projectors included), and heartfelt toasts.
Kick off the wedding journey in style. Appetizer platters, deli spreads, desserts, and a private space for your closest friends and family.
A warm, private setting for memorials, shiva, and celebrations of life. Comforting food, set up buffet style and ready to serve, so families can focus on what matters.
Board meetings, team lunches, client dinners, holiday parties, and company milestones. AV included, Net-30 terms available. Corporate catering details →
Kosher-style kiddush luncheons, full catering packages, and a private banquet room that seats your entire guest list. Mitzvah catering details →
A dedicated private space in our Clairemont Mesa restaurant — fully enclosed, separately climate-controlled, and completely private from the main dining room. Flexible layouts for any event size from 15 to 120 guests.
From your first call to a buffet set up and ready to serve, we handle the details so you can focus on your guests.
Tell us your date, estimated guest count, and event type. We'll check availability and walk you through options. Call or text (858) 353-5528 or request a quote online.
Choose from breakfast spreads, deli platters, sandwich trays, hot buffets, appetizer platters, dessert trays, and beverages. We'll help you build the perfect menu for your group.
Our team configures the room layout, sets up AV equipment, prepares your catering spread, and has everything ready before your first guest arrives.
Your food is set up buffet style and ready to serve, so you can focus on your guests. We don't provide servers, bartenders, linens or rentals.
Over 25 years of hosting private events, celebrations, and private dining in San Diego — and a reputation built on food, service, and value.
Most San Diego private event venues charge $500–$2,000+ just for the room. At Elijah's, the private dining room is completely free with any food and beverage order. Your entire budget goes toward food, not overhead.
No need to hire a separate caterer. Our kitchen prepares your food and sets it up buffet style, ready to serve. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, deli platters, desserts — all from our own kitchen, all fresh.
Parking should never be a problem for your guests. We're in a large Clairemont Mesa shopping center with plenty of free on-site parking — no garages, no meters, no valet fees. Easy freeway access from I-5, I-805, and the 52 means your guests get in and out without the headaches you'd deal with at a downtown or beach venue.
Two mounted projectors, two microphones, a full speaker system, and free Wi-Fi — all included at no extra charge. Perfect for slideshows, speeches, presentations, and tributes at any private event. No outside AV company needed.
"We held my mom's 80th birthday at Elijah's and it was absolutely perfect. The private room was beautiful, the food was incredible, and the staff took care of every detail. We didn't have to worry about a thing."
"Used Elijah's private dining room for a baby shower brunch — 45 guests. The bagel and lox spread was a huge hit, and the room had more than enough space. Best part? No room fee. We'll definitely be back."
"Our company booked Elijah's for a retirement luncheon. The projectors were already set up for our slideshow, the food was delicious, and the team handled everything from setup to cleanup. Highly recommend for corporate events."
The private dining room is completely free with a food and beverage order. There is no separate room rental fee — your entire budget goes toward food and drinks for your guests.
Our private banquet room seats up to 120 guests comfortably. We can configure the room for banquet, classroom, theater, boardroom, or cocktail-style layouts depending on your event. Smaller events of 15–30 people work great too — we adjust the setup to match your group.
We host birthday parties, anniversary dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, retirement celebrations, engagement parties, celebrations of life, corporate events, holiday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and more. If you have an occasion and guests to feed, we can host it.
Yes. Our private room includes 2 mounted projectors with screens, 2 microphones, a full speaker system, and free Wi-Fi — all at no extra charge. We can connect laptops, tablets, or phones for slideshows, speeches, presentations, and music.
Yes. We cater every private event from our own kitchen: breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, deli platters, desserts, and beverages. Your food is set up buffet style, ready to serve. We don't provide servers, bartenders, linens or rentals. Call or text (858) 353-5528 to start planning.
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance for most private events. Weekend dates and holidays fill up quickly — the earlier you call, the better your chances of getting your preferred date and time. For large events (60+ guests), 3–4 weeks is ideal.
Plenty of free on-site parking in the Clairemont Mesa shopping center. Easy freeway access from I-5, I-805, and the 52. ADA accessible entrance and restrooms. Your guests will have no trouble finding parking.
Full banquet room details — layouts, capacity, AV equipment, and booking. Up to 120 guests, free room with catering.
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Kosher-style kiddush luncheons and full mitzvah catering packages. San Diego's favorite deli catering since 2001.
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Team lunches, board meetings, client dinners, and company events. Net-30 terms, W9, and COI available.
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Free private meeting room for BNI chapters, book clubs, car clubs, nonprofits, and recurring groups. AV included.
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Hot buffets, bagel & lox spreads, breakfast burritos, and pastry trays. Delivered fresh to your private event.
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Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, and corporate end-of-year celebrations. Full catering and private event space.
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