11 Best American Restaurants in Hamden

“This is a wonderful Black owned family restaurant and bar. The food, drinks and service are very good and the atmosphere has a warm and inviting vibe. There is Comedy Night on Thursdays and a DJ and Karaoke on Fridays. The entertainment is top notch in this safe venue where the mature can relax and enjoy themselves comfortably. I love going to this restaurant.“

“There's a good amount of parking in their lot that runs alongside the Farmington Trail. There's indoor and outdoor seating available. Inside is comfortable, with a diner atmosphere in a well maintained and clean restaurant. The food is very good with reasonable sized servings at good prices. Definitely will be back!“

“The food is great and the owners and staff are very friendly . The food is always good too .“

“We used Eli's On Whitney to celebrate my dad’s passing instead of doing a traditional funeral, and this was 100% the right choice.

We rented the downstairs space, which comfortably held around 50–80 people and gave us room to make it feel personal... memory tables, photos, all of it. They were very easy to work with from the beginning and let us have a lot of control over how everything looked and felt, which mattered a lot for something like this.

We went over all the food options ahead of time and everything was clearly laid out and communicated (timing, setup, etc.), which made the day itself run smoothly without us having to think about it. The buffet worked well for a gathering like this and everything came out on time.

There is an option for a bar downstairs, but we kept it upstairs..which worked out... It gave people a chance to step away, take a breath, and come back when they were ready.
Only thing to note is the downstairs space isn’t wheelchair accessible, so just something to keep in mind depending on your group.

They made something that could have been overwhelming feel really manageable. It didn’t feel like a “package” event..it felt like we were able to do it our way, and that meant a lot.

Would absolutely recommend if you’re looking for a space that’s flexible, organized, and easy to work with..especially for more personal gatherings like this.“

“I like it here mixed crowd Neighborhood bar“

“Great vibe there. Waitresses and Bartenders are amazing!“

“This is my fourth time coming in. I usually just get a drink. Lakisha is nice polite take orders the way I asked Brandon is the first time you meeting him today. The young lady at the register is polite pretty much. The atmosphere is pretty nice. I try not to eat out much but today I’m just gonna get some fries and maybe some of them new nuggets“

“Excellent food generous portions and a wide ranging menu. Definitely a must try for Mexican Food.“

“Very friendly staff/ bartenders. Excellent food. Always Good vibes. Great location.“

“Sunday afternoon visit. Great food and great service.“

“Hey, it's your girl, Honest Review. IHOP was a great ending to my day. I had the steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. My son had the kids burger with fries, 2 chicken tenders with waffles, He's a growing boy, y'all, lol. Our waitress was very courteous and kind she attended to us in a very mindful way. It was a quieter time of day. Not many people were dining in the meal was fresh and tasty. The presentation was good. This is my second time visiting, and I will def visit when in the Hamden area again.“