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San Diego's Jewish Deli · Serving the High Holidays Since 2001

Rosh Hashanah
at Elijah's

Thank you for ordering with us this year. For Rosh Hashanah 2026 we served our $29.95 dinner special for dine-in and take-out, plus a large selection of traditional holiday favorites to take home: brisket, matzo ball soup, kugel, tzimmes, honey cake and more, prepared fresh in our kitchen.

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Rosh Hashanah 2026 has passed. Thank you, San Diego. Our 2027 holiday menu posts late summer.

Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering has been San Diego's Jewish deli since 2001, and the High Holidays are the heart of what we do. This year we celebrated the New Year with our Rosh Hashanah dinner special in the restaurant and a full selection of traditional favorites to enjoy at home. Everything is prepared fresh in our kitchen. For catering any time of year, call or text (858) 353-5528.

Our 2026 Holiday Menu (for reference)

Here is what we served for Rosh Hashanah 2026, with 2026 prices: our dinner special in the restaurant and for take-out, plus traditional favorites to take home.

Available for dine-in or take-out
Rosh Hashanah Dinner Special
$29.95
Choice of appetizer
Chopped liver, gefilte fish or chopped herring
Soup
Matzo ball soup
Choice of main course
Beef brisket, roasted chicken or salmon
Choice of two sides
Mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, carrot tzimmes or potato kugel
Dessert
Honey cake or macaroons
Served September 11th and 12th, 2026, in the restaurant and for take-out.
Rosh Hashanah Food To Go

A large selection of holiday favorites, prepared fresh in our kitchen and ready to take home. Offered for pick-up September 10, 11 and 12, 2026. Prices are per pound, per quart or each as marked.

  • Main dishes
  • Brisket of beef with au jus$20.95 / lb
  • Turkey breast$14.95 / lb
  • Roasted half chicken$8.95 ea
  • Sweet & sour stuffed cabbage$8.95 ea
  • Soup & dumplings
  • Chicken soup$11.95 / qt
  • Matzo balls$4.00 ea
  • Kreplach$4.00 ea
  • Knishes$4.25 ea
  • Appetizers
  • Chicken chopped liver$13.95 / lb
  • Gefilte fish$15.95 / lb
  • Chopped herring$12.95 / lb
  • Herring in cream$12.95 / lb
  • Herring in wine$12.95 / lb
  • Sides
  • Potato kugel$8.95 / lb
  • Noodle sweet apricot kugel$9.95 / lb
  • Carrot tzimmes$8.95 / lb
  • Mashed potatoes$7.50 / lb
  • Potato latkes$3.75 ea
  • Potato latkes with apple sauce & sour cream$4.25 ea
  • Bakery
  • Round challah, plain$8.95 ea
  • Round challah, raisin$9.95 ea
  • Honey cake$10.95 ea
  • Sponge cake$9.95 ea
  • Rugelach, assorted$12.95 / lb
  • Kichel bowties$12.95 / lb
  • Plain macaroons$2.75 ea
  • Chocolate macaroons$3.50 ea
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Bowl of matzo ball soup
Kiddush luncheon deli buffet with sandwiches, wraps and salads
Grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables from a hot entree buffet
Classic kiddush luncheon with bagels, lox and salads
Slow-roasted sliced beef brisket

Real Reviews from High Holiday Clients

★★★★★

"Elijah's catered our family's Rosh Hashanah dinner for 25 guests and everything was perfect. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the matzo ball soup was just like bubbe used to make, and the round challah was beautiful. L'shanah tovah indeed."

Family Dinner, La Jolla
★★★★★

"We've used Elijah's for our synagogue's High Holiday dinners for several years now. They understand what the community expects, the timing is always perfect, and the food tastes homemade. Our congregation looks forward to it every year."

Synagogue Event Coordinator, Poway
★★★★★

"I ordered the honey cake and round challah plus a few sides to supplement my own Rosh Hashanah cooking. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and saved me hours in the kitchen. My family couldn't tell what was mine and what was Elijah's."

Home Cook, Carmel Valley

Rosh Hashanah FAQ

Is the Rosh Hashanah dinner special available for dine-in or take-out?

Both. In 2026 the $29.95 dinner special was served in the restaurant and was also available for take-out. Our 2027 holiday menu posts late summer.

What comes with the $29.95 Rosh Hashanah dinner special?

Choice of appetizer (chopped liver, gefilte fish or chopped herring), matzo ball soup, choice of main course (beef brisket, roasted chicken or salmon), choice of two sides (mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, carrot tzimmes or potato kugel), and honey cake or macaroons for dessert.

When can I pick up my Rosh Hashanah order?

In 2026, take-out dinner specials were available for pick-up on September 11 and 12, and holiday food to go, such as brisket, matzo balls, kugel and honey cake, on September 10, 11 and 12. Our 2027 holiday menu and pick-up dates post late summer.

Can Elijah's cater a larger Rosh Hashanah dinner?

Yes. For family gatherings, synagogue dinners and community events, call or text our catering line at (858) 353-5528. Our private banquet room seats up to 120 guests and is currently available at no room charge with catering.

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Thank you, San Diego

See You for the 2027 High Holidays

Thank you for ordering with us this year. Our 2027 holiday menu posts late summer. For catering any time of year, call or text (858) 353-5528.

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