Some Jewish families love to cook for the holidays. But for others, cooking is a chore, with time better spent in other pursuits.
And why cook when you can get equally tasty comfort foods from local restaurants and markets? Whether you want to go out to eat this Rosh Hashana or bring home a catered meal, options in South Florida abound.
Check out a sampling of possibilities below for Broward and Palm Beach counties. If you’re looking for kosher, make sure to verify the certification of your chosen eatery. And pay attention to deadlines, as restaurants need to know how much to order in advance.
Here’s to a happy and healthy 5787.
Catering
Bakey, 668 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach; 754-999-8999; bakeybabka.com
Honey apple babka? Count me in! Bakey is making this special holiday babka ($19.99 for a loaf), as well as a honey cake platter ($56), an apple and honey platter ($62), and a variety of challahs ($10 to $59). There is also an assortment of other sweet and savory platters, ranging from $90 to $115. Email cateringfl@bakeybabka.com.
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant & Caterer, 9942 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton; 561-470-9963; bensdeli.net
Ben’s has a Rosh Hashanah Extra Goodies menu designed to complete a holiday meal with comfort foods such as chicken soup ($12.49 a quart) and kasha varnishkes ($18.99 for a 9-inch tin). But the menu also includes entrees, including brisket ($39.96 a pound) and stuffed chicken breast ($19.99 each). For dessert, there’s rugelach, sponge cake or fruit salad. For a meal with several courses, check out the catering menu, which includes an appetizer, soup, entree and multiple side dishes ($275.94 for six, $429.90 for 10).
3G’s Gourmet Deli, 5869 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-498-3910; 3gsdeli.com
A $95 Holiday Dinner for two includes chicken soup, chopped liver, brisket, chicken, noodle kugel and chocolate babka. There’s also a Rosh Bulk Take Out for larger parties, with items such as brisket for $31.99 a pound and sweet noodle kugel serving up to six people for $17.95. Deadline to order is Sept. 7.
Aroma Market, locations in Cooper City and Boca Raton; aromamarket.net/rosh-hashanah-menu
Options at these kosher markets include herb-crusted baked salmon serving 10 for $125 and braised lamb shoulder serving 10 for $189.99. You can also get full meals for 10 with appetizers, such as turkey breast with gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, noodle pudding, vegetables and challah for $399.99. A note on their website says: “Please place orders early. We will stop once we reach capacity.”
Chef Keith Blauschild prepares a challah for his Rosh Hashana menu at The Cook and The Cork in Coral Springs on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The Cook and The Cork, 9890 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs 954-227-2665; thecookandthecork.com
A brisket serving up to three people goes for $62; a noodle pudding for up to three is $20. Challahs, mashed potatoes, tzimmes and rugelach are also available. Order by Sept. 4.
Dine out
Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Lauderdale, 3530 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-568-1190; chabadfll.com
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 11-12
Cost: $60 for adults, $36 for children
RSVP deadline: Sept. 7
Chabad of West Boca Raton, 19701 State Road 7, Boca Raton; 561-487-2934; chabadwestboca.com
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 11
Cost: $75 for adults, $40 for children
Sunness Supper Club, 2465 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-491-6611; sunnesssupperclub.com/events
What: The meal includes challah, apples with honey, and crudités for the first course, then a choice of gefilte fish, chopped liver or little kosher hot dogs. Entree selections include chicken with roasted vegetables and potatoes; brisket with pomegranate molasses and mashed potatoes; and salmon with rainbow carrots. For dessert, there’s apple tart with candied walnuts and chocolate crémeux.
When: Seatings at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11-12
Cost: $75 a person
Chef Keith Blauschild prepares a chicken dish for his Rosh Hashana menu at The Cook and The Cork in Coral Springs. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dine in or take out
TooJay’s, multiple locations; toojays.com
Catering: Options include a quart of chicken noodle soup ($15.49), a pound of brisket ($29.99) and potato pancakes ($1.99 each). Orders must be placed by Sept. 8.
Dine in: 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11-12
Menu: Brisket, salmon or chicken entree, served with matzo ball soup, gefilte fish or chopped liver, mini potato pancakes, carrot tzimmes, coffee or tea and glass of kosher wine; plus a choice of dessert.
Cost: $49.99
Chez Henry’s, 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach; 561-638-1949; henrysofbocaraton.com
Catering: An herb-roasted turkey goes for $19 a pound and a pound of brisket for $24, while side dishes range from $9 to $14 a quart.
Dine in: Sept. 11-12
Menu: Four-course meal includes choice of soups, chopped liver or salad; salmon, turkey or brisket; and cinnamon apple crumble or Key lime pie.
Cost: $61.95 a person
Jax Bistro & Bar, 10817 Jog Road, Boynton Beach; 561-200-4604; jaxonjog.com
Catering: A take-home dinner for two goes for $85 and includes chicken, brisket, appetizers, sides and dessert. Order by Sept. 8.
Dine in: Seatings at 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Sept 11 and Sept. 13
Menu: Entree choices include short ribs, chicken or salmon, served with appetizers, sides and dessert.
Cost: $55 a person