Eli's On Whitney

2392 Whitney Ave, Hamden
(203) 287-1101

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Bavarian Jumbo Pretzel with Beer Cheese & Honey Mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Philly Steak Egg Rolls
Eli's Eggroll Sampler
Classic Mac & Cheese
Philly Cheese Steak
Tortilla de Patatas
Smokehouse Burger
Brussels Sprouts
Baja Fish Tacos

Menu

Shareables
Eli's Original Steak Rolls
American cheese, sauteed onions, and chipotle aioli.
Hand Battered Boneless Chicken
Bite sized buttermilk battered chicken tossed in your choice of Buffalo | Asian | Chipotle BBQ | Garlic Parmesan
Jumbo Wings
choice of sauce Buffalo | Asian | Chipotle BBQ |
Loaded Croquettes
Small potato balls stuffed with cheddar cheese & bacon dredged in breadcrumbs, deep fried & topped with a seasoned sour cream sauce
Bavarian Jumbo Pretzel
with house queso and honey mustard.
Eggroll Sampler
Try all three! Eli's famous Philly eggroll, avocado eggroll, & buffalo eggroll
Pork Quesadilla
Barbecued pulled pork, cheddar cheese, scallions, and served with sour cream.
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
Filled with diced chicken, tossed in Eli's buffalo sauce & bleu cheese
Crispy Brussels & Spuds
Crispy Brussels, heirloom sweet, rose, purple & gold potatoes, balsamic glaze & shaved asiago
Ultimate Nachos (No Meat)
House made white queso, pico de gallo, jalapanos, scallions, sour cream & guacamole.
Potstickers
Savory pork & vegetable dumplings pan seared and served on a bed of shredded cabbage & scallions with soy dipping sauce
Baja Fish Tacos
3 flour tortillas with crispy whitefish, spicy lime slaw, Baja sauce & cilantro
Burrata
Liuzzi's burrata, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction, olive oil, grilled ciabatta
Ultimate Nachos
House made white queso, pico de gallo, jalapanos, scallions, shredded pork, sour cream & guacamole.
Rhode Island Calamari
Flash fried with banana peppers, served with marinara sauce.
Avocado Eggrolls
Sundried tomato, red onion & honey lime cilantro dipping sauce
Ahi Tuna Crisps
Togarashi seared tuna topped with creamy wasabi, sriracha aioli & alfalfa atop a fried wonton
Angry Chicken Flatbread
Roasted chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing & celery
Kimolou Flatbread
(The Greek Island) Mozzarella & feta cheese, red onions, kalamata olives, spinach, fire roasted peppers, & artichoke hearts
Provolone Fritti
Fried provolone coated in Italian breading with a creamy vodka sauce
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Roasted artichokes, spinach, garlic & mozzarella cheese with a panko-parmesan topping, served with tortilla chips
Angry Edamame
steamed and tossed in our spicy angry butter.
Edamame
steamed with sea salt.

Fresh Greens & Grains
The Signature Salad
Mesclun greens, candied walnuts, craisins, gorgonzola cheese, and granny smith apples tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons, and caesar dressing.
Avocado Salad
Avocado, red onion, plum tomatoes, chopped Romaine hearts, Parmesan, and fresh squeezed lemon.
Crispy Cali Cobb Salad
Romaine layered with crispy fried chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, hard boiled eggs, & crispy bacon, served with ranch dressing
Mediterranean Grain Salad
Ancient grain blend tossed with baby greens, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, feta, kalamata olive, spiced cricpy chickpeas, lemon vinagrette & tzatziki dressing
Savanna Salad
Chopped Romaine tossed with our chipotle-lime dressing, Cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, corn, black bean relish, and tortilla crisps.
Small Caesar Salad
Clam Chowder
New England style clam chowder.
French Onion
Small Signature Sald
Small Garden Salad

Handhelds
Cheeseburger
Grilled to your liking with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles with your choice of cheese. All of our burgers are 8 oz. Blend of certified Angus short rib, chuck, and brisket. served on a toasted brioche roll with french fries.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Hand battered chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch dressing, lettuce & tomato in a pressed tortilla
Philly Steak
Finely shaved steak, grilled onions, peppers & American cheese on a genuine Amoroso's roll
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Aged cheddar Cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, & Pickles
Crispy Chicken BLT
Crispy chicken breast, leaf lettuce, tomato, apple wood bacon, with avocado & sweet chili aioli on a toasted brioche roll
Smokehouse Burger
Smoked gouda, fried onions, smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomato. All of our burgers are an 8 oz. Blend of certified Angus short rib, chuck & brisket, served on a toasted brioche roll with French fries.
Cali Steak Burrito
Pressed tortilla stuffed with grilled steak, french fries, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo & guacamole served with tortilla chips & salsa verde
EBOP'S "Sangwich"
Grilled Chicken, fire roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, herb mayo & balsamic glaze, served on rosemary foccacia
Bistro Chicken Sandwich
Herb marinated hormone & antibiotic free chicken breast, bacon, chipotle aioli, shaved red onion, lettuce, tomato & American cheese on a toasted brioche roll
Turkey Burger
House ground and seasoned white meat topped with pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle aioli, served on a toasted brioche roll with French fries.
The Melted Hog
Chipotle BBQ pulled pork with pickled red onion, andouille sausage, cheddar cheese & bacon, melted between Texas toast
Hamburger
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles
Crispy Formaggio Burger
Topped with fried provolone & our famous vodka cream sauce on top of rosemary focaccia
Southwest Burger
Pico de gallo, avocado, pepperjack, blistered jalapeño & tortilla strips

Main Plates
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Seared Cajun chicken tossed in a parmesan cream sauce with penne pasta
Penne a La Vodka
Plum tomato cream sauce simmered with garlic, caramelized onions, finished with parmesan cheese & basil
Classic Bacon Mac & Cheese
Smoked Gouda, white cheddar & Asiago cheese, with cream, tossed with cavatappi pasta and bacon, topped with panko bread crumbs & baked.
Eli's Chicken Parmesan
Eli's twist on a classic. Sautéed chicken cutlets topped with fresh mozzarella, served over penne, tossed in vodka cream sauce
Mexican Grilled Chicken Bowl
Chili marinated chicken breast, avocado, cherry tomato, Mexican street corn & chipotle lime sauce over ancient grain blend
Honey Sriracha Bowl
Crispy chicken tossed in our honey sriracha sauce served over pineapple fried rice with broccoli
Mac & Jack
Smoked gouda, white cheddar & asiago cheeses with cream, caramelized onions, pulled pork & jalapenos, tossed with cavatappi pasta, topped with panko bread crumbs & baked
Hawaiin Poke Bowl
Traditional ahi tuna with shrimp, cucumbers, pickled onions, mango, jalapeños, avocado, topped with crispy onions, nori, sesame seeds, served over sticky white rice
Chicken Florentine
Sautéed chicken cutlets in a white wine & lemon sauce, served with spinach & garlic mashed potatoes.
Carribean Chicken Bowl
Jerk marinated chicken breast grilled & coated with Caribbean glaze served over pineapple fried rice topped with a jalapeño pineapple relish
Shrimp Tuscany
Penne pasta tossed with shrimp coated in a light & creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun dried tomatoes & spinach
Elicit Fish & Chips
Elicit beer battered white fish served with pub fries & tartar
Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon
Hand cut Atlantic salmon, grilled with a sweet & spicy chili glaze, pork fried rice & broccoli
Panko and Herb Crusted Salmon
Fresh Atlantic salmon sauteed with lemon, white wine and a touch of marinara sauce, served with seasonal vegetables, and garlic mashed potatoes.
Jambalaya
Andouille sausage, chicken, & shrimp – all simmered a red Creole sauce served over white rice
Eggplant alla Parmigiana
Crispy fried eggplant layered with marinara, basil, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese & basil oil
Eli's Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast with hot & sweet peppers, caramelized onions, scallions, & roasted potatoes in a white wine reduction
Pork Milanese
Panko crusted pork cutlet pan fried & served with a salad of arugula, red onion, shaved parmesan & lemon vinaigrette

Sides
Side Pub Fries
Side Classic Mac
Side Truffle Mac
Side Crispy Brussels & Spuds
Side Truffle-Parmesan Fries
Side Broccoli
Side Garlic Mashed
Side Onion Rings
Loaded Mashed
Side Seasonal Vegetables
Side Sweet Fries
With Lemon-Thyme Aioli

Beverages
Canned Soda
2 Liter Soda
Bottled Water

Desserts
Peanut Butter Pie
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler

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Recent Reviews

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We have been here twice in the past month; once with friends and once just my husband and myself. Both times were excellent. The food and drinks were amazing, the staff were so friendly and professional and the atmosphere was great. The prices are very reasonable also. This is one of our new favorites. Thank you for a good experience.
February 2026
Stopped by Eli’s on Whitney on Saturday with my family in between basketball games, looking for a quick but satisfying lunch, and it definitely delivered.
We started with the buffalo wings and the pulled pork nachos. The nachos were fantastic and honestly the highlight of the meal. The cheese sauce was really good, and what stood out most was how well they were layered. Every single chip had something on it, which is not always the case with nachos, and it made a big...
January 2026
Had a company party. The lot was full, and from what I could see, pretty small. A lot of us just parked on the street or in another nearby lot. Inside, we were directed to.a downstairs room. The room was a decent size for our party. We had maybe 8 tables with seating for 8 people each. There was warm basket of bread and softened butter. We had a bartender that my boss was convinced had an attitude with him! I don't know...it was ki da weird, but he was nice enough to go search...
December 2025

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Eli's On Whitney

2392 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 287-1101