Elijah's Restaurant & Catering – American
Elijah’s Restaurant & Catering hums with the vibrant energy of a classic American morning, where the comforting aroma of sizzling bacon and freshly toasted bagels fills the air. From the hearty warmth of overstuffed breakfast burritos to the delicate, buttery layers of a house-made Quiche Lorraine, the kitchen balances robust, soul-satisfying portions with a touch of culinary elegance. Whether you are settling in for a sprawling "Big Spread" or grabbing a meticulously packed sandwich box for a midday feast, every dish captures the essence of generous, timeless hospitality.
7061, Clairemont Mesa Blvd +18584551461 https://www.elijahsrestaurant.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Dairy-Free at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Knishes, Hummus and Pita Platter and Skewers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Orange Salmon Cabernet, Skewers and Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Knishes, Hummus and Pita Platter and Spinach and Feta Triangles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus and Pita Platter, Skewers and Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skewers, Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce and Elijah's Steak or Fillet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
Elijah's Restaurant & Catering in San Diego has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Knishes and Hummus and Pita Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Skewers | 10.7 g | 79.7 g |
| Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce | 5.2 g | 76.3 g |
| Salad Box Lunch | 41.6 g | 60.4 g |
| Quiche Lorraine or Florentine | 16 g | 57.7 g |
| Elijah's Steak or Fillet Mignon | 13.2 g | 49.4 g |
| Sandwich Box Lunch | 32.9 g | 47.4 g |
| The Big Spread Breakfast | 67.5 g | 42.4 g |
| California Wrap Box Lunch | 28.3 g | 36.2 g |
| Thanksgiving Dinner Special | 55.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Cookie Tray (Small) | 135.7 g | 27.5 g |
| Breakfast Bagel Sandwich | 22.8 g | 26.2 g |
| Dessert Tray (Small) | 95.9 g | 20.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Catering
- Power Breakfast - $12.95: Fresh eggs any style, choice of thick smoked bacon, sausage, or ham, home fries, assorted bread and bagels, butter, cream cheese, chilled orange juice Available at: breakfast, brunch
- American Breakfast - $12.95: Buttermilk pancakes or challah french toast, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, fresh fruit salad, coffee Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Continental Breakfast - $9.95: Assorted bagels, fresh baked danishes, muffins, cream cheese, butter, chilled orange juice, freshly brewed coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- The Big Spread Breakfast - $11.95: Assortment of bagels, choice of cream cheese or tuna salad, smoked whitefish salad or egg salad, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, olives, capers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Burritos - $9.95: Scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Bagel Sandwich - $9.95: Sliced bagel, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quiche Lorraine or Florentine - $6.5: Lorraine (onions, ham, bacon, Swiss) or Florentine (spinach, mushrooms, cheddar) Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Elegant Breakfast - $16.95: Choice of Quiche, French Toast or Pancakes; choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage; choice of Bagels, Muffins or Croissants; choice of Fruit, Home Fries or Hash Browns; choice of Coffee, Tea or Juice Available at: breakfast, brunch
Box Lunches
- Sandwich Box Lunch - $8.95: Choice of meat/salad, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, mayo, choice of bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Overstuffed Sandwich Box Lunch - $10.95: Choice of premium meat/salad, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, mayo, choice of bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Wrap Box Lunch - $10.95: Choice of California Veggie, Chicken Caesar, Grilled Chicken, Turkey, or Portobello Mushroom Available at: lunch
- Salad Box Lunch - $11.95: Choice of Cobb, Caesar with Chicken, Chef, Greek, Sunshine Chicken, or Chinese Chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Hors d'Oeuvres
- Potato Pancakes - $48: Served with sour cream and apple sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Blintzes - $59: Cheese, blueberry, or cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato Knishes - $48 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Feta Triangles - $30 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skewers - $49.95: Chicken, Beef, or Veggie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus and Pita Platter - $24.95: Serves 10-12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Brisket of Beef - $22.95: Tender roasted beef brisket served with au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey or Beef Meatloaf - $19.95: Homemade with fresh herbs and beef in traditional sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce - $19.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted or BBQ 1/2 Chicken - $19.95: Herb basted and slow cooked in natural juices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Salmon Cabernet - $19.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elijah's Steak or Fillet Mignon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Holiday Dinners
- Turkey Dinner - $209: 14lb+ Fresh Roasted Turkey, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Dinner - $239: Roasted Beef Brisket, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thanksgiving Dinner Special - $29.95: Freshly carved turkey, mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, fixings, slice of pie Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cookie Tray (Small) - $29.95: Rugulach, hamentashen, variety of cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cookie and Dessert Tray (Small) - $39.95: Brownies, rugulach, hamentashen, variety of cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Dessert Tray (Small) - $54.95: Brownies, napoleons, almond horns, 7 layer cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $1.5
- Canned Soda - $1.75
- Orange Juice - $2.75
- Coffee - $2.25: Regular or Decaf
Frequently Asked Questions about Elijah's Restaurant & Catering
- Is Elijah's Restaurant & Catering dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Elijah's Restaurant & Catering has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Knishes, Hummus and Pita Platter and Skewers.
- What can I eat at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Knishes, Hummus and Pita Platter and Skewers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Elijah's Restaurant & Catering have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Potato Knishes and Hummus and Pita Platter.
- Is Elijah's Restaurant & Catering gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Elijah's Restaurant & Catering?
- Skewers, at roughly 79.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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