Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering - San Diego, California

David B.

Elijah’s Deli located at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111 is a very good Deli food wise, my breakfast was great! I had their Matzoh Brie and it was very solid. Onion rings were very good too. Decor wise it is extremely cold looking, not deli like whatsoever. Wouldn’t have even known I was in a deli except for the menu items. Nothing remotely Jewish looking about this place whatsoever, except again the menu does have the typical NY Deli items on it. Server Lara was great!
I’ll need to try their Pastrami next time as it looks very good.

Bri F.

Drove 15 minutes to get a Ruben. Not knowing, I asked what is traditional, corned beef or pastrami? Got the run around from waitress. Not very nice but at same time not rude, Just Meh. Sandwich was fine, but not loaded with meat like most $21 sandwiches, it was actually much less than many I’ve had over the years. Will I go back? maybe, but probably not.

Sunny W.

Recently discovered this place trying to find a decent place that serves sandwiches in the area. These guys have a great selection of Russian style kosher deli sandwiches that are absolutely the best. All the servers are super appropriate, friendly, and attentive. They do have a bar here so you can grab a beer while you wait for your food. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a decent brunch or sandwiches. My family loves all of their entrees as well.

H. J.

Birthday brunch date! The deli sandwiches we’re great! My husband ordered “the Statue of Liberty” & I ordered the “hot pastrami” both were yummy! They’re Rye bread they make for the sandwiches tasted fresh & Soft ,the meat is tender and juicy. The sides that come with sandwiches I would say are bland ,but you don’t mind it too much cause the sandwiches have a good amount of sodium. Of course they serve the sandwiches with a side pickle spear which is always nice. We also shared a stack of pancakes, they were good. Nice and fluffy and had a small crust on the edge of the flapjacks. I forgot what my niece ordered, her BF ordered the Belgian waffle and loved it! He said that was absolutely delicious. I believe he just got it plain (no toppings or fruit.)
Now for drinks my nice ordered a root bear float, she liked it (standard float.) My husband ordered us the “New York Egg Cream,” no one else at the table liked it, I will say I think it’s an acquired taste. My husband described it as a carbonated chocolate Yoo-hoo. So take from that what you may. Me personally I liked the drink.

Our servers were kind and did a great job of customer service. Asking if we would like refills , coming by to see how everything was going and if we needed anything else.

Sue H.

If you haven't tried this place, go now! I tried the cabbage rolls because haven't had them since I was young when my mom made them. I had the garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables with them. The food was awesome! They make their bread and desserts. Delicious food and the tea actually tasted like tea and not colored water. They also have outside seating.

Rod G.

Excellent duck salad, steak sandwich, half chicken, and crispy fries. Friendly service. Update: Got the Liver and Onions, Brisket, Eggs Benedict, and the French Dip plates. All very very tasty. The prices are a bit high compared to competitors larger portions.

Quinton V. T.

The chef needs to be cloned. Wowzers…I went on a limb and thought Mexican omelette how good could it be at a deli type restaurant? The chorizo pepper and potatoes ratio was down right perfect. Great way to start my day for sure. Not a big fan of the salsa that came with it. My opinion is that it would’ve ruined the kick from the chorizo and avocado sauce. Not gonna lie, I ordered a second on just to make sure it wasn’t a lucky batch. If you’re ever in the area try the Mexican Omelette and let me know your thoughts.

Trevor

Terrible food and atmosphere. They put all the meat from the sandwiches in the front so it looks over stuffed but it's just bread around the edges. Sad to see a place like this prey on old people.

Seats are hard and wood grain linoleum and "live laugh love" decor won't fool me. I'd say nice try,but clearly no effort goes into anything around here. I had to walk into the kitchen to finally find the waitress to pay. I bet the cooks have never even been to NY.

Enjoy eating pineapple in your coleslaw.....jk its nasty too.