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    Eli's on Whitney

    3.7 (369 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Burgers
    Open 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    ELI'S ON WHITNEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Honey Sriracha Crispy Chicken
    Kevin K.

    After picking up at Quinnipiac, we tried Eli's for the first time. We got there at the open on a Saturday. There's only a handful of parking spots attached, so we were able to get one. 2 of us had the smokehouse burger, and it was outstanding. Cooked to perfection and onion strings were plentiful. I've had the same burger at wood-n-tap nearby, and Eli's is better! My son tried the honey siracha chicken rice bowl, but didn't like it. Barely ate anything. Our server was fine and the interior and bathrooms were impressive. Other yelps mention a recent remodel, but it was a first impression for me and I liked it!

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    Jasmeet M.

    Stopped in for happy hour one day since the renovations and I'm so glad I did! One of the best buffalo chicken wraps I've ever had! So fresh and flavorful. The service was great and the place was packed!

    Cali chicken BLTA
    Hannah B.

    First time here and it was such a pleasant experience. Tanasia was amazing and very attentive. She was so pleasant. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and what was available at the bar. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and gives a minimalistic, but comforting vibe. I the food itself was amazing. I seriously loved those Korean bbq wings on their specials menu. So amazing, I asked for a side of the sauce for my cali chicken BLTA. Definitely a must come to if you are in the Hamden area. I'll be here again!

    Chicken Florentine

    I've heard nothing but good things about this place, so a family member and I got dinner from here recently. The exterior and interior are all newly renovated and it looks amazing inside and out. Staff was friendly and the food was excellent. I started off with their grilled chicken panino. It was very good, in particular I liked the pesto aioli. All the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. Fries were also delicious. However, the rosemary chicken rigatoni blew me away. Al dente pasta, tender chicken and a delicious rosemary cream sauce with a generous amount of bacon. The bacon flavor is strong and kinda fought for center stage with the rosemary, but I'm not complaining in the slightest; this was sensational. The family member had the Judith Point calamari and the chicken florentine; they said they're the best versions of those dishes that they've ever had. I now see why so many people love this restaurant. This was a fantastic meal. This place easily earns its 5.

    Fish n Chips
    Daniel B.

    Bustling Saturday Night for the 150th Kentucky Derby! Everything was very good and plenty of draft beer selections too. Our large party started off with nachos, chipotle wings, avocado egg rolls and crispy Brussel sprouts. Everything was tasty and were excellent portions! For dinner, the Fish n Chips, Honey Sirracha Chicken and Ahi Tuna were great! The chicken parm looked good too - with Eli's own vodka sauce recipe. My wife said it was very good. We also tried the Cali Burrito and my Son loved it. Definitely will return next time I'm in the Hamden area. Only ding is parking is a hassle.

    Pumpkin spice espresso martini
    DEBORAH T.

    Recently went to Eli's (September 24) and had an awesome martini at the recommendation of the bartender. And she was spot on with the martini. I also heard that they have a really good pistachio martini which I will try next time I go. Also had a great smokehouse burger and fries.

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    Staff was amazing! Food was great. We had two separate parties , one day apart and booking was simple . Hat's off to Eli's !

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    I love having all of my events celebrated in their private room downstairs. Always accommodating and a pleasure to work with!

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    Food is always very good, service at the bar is sometimes a little slow. Pretty good drink selection too.

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    Thanks, Jim! We'll let our servers know how much you value them!

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    Literally THE BEST BREAKFAST PLACE ANYWHERE! I'm giving 5 stars, which I only reserve when…read moreeverything is phenomenal. Today was my 4th time coming here and it did not disappoint. We tried to get in yesterday but it was super crowded and we didn't want to wait amongst a lot of people (too much sickness going around). However, I wish we had gone, because our breakfast wasn't anywhere as good as today. I started with a Carmel latte which was really good. I had the croissant French toast which was utterly amazing! I have to say that I am NOT a breakfast person. I'm not a fan of eggs, but I will eat them and I hate to start the day with a sugar bomb! However, the croissant French toast was a true delight. It came topped with fresh, not frozen sugary stuff, beautiful juicy strawberries, a nice light whipped cream, and a not so sugary chocolate sauce on the side. It did have a lot of whipped cream so I loved that to the side. It was served with syrup but I didn't use any. The flavor of the croissant with the strawberries was enough for me. I barely dipped it in the chocolate. It was delectable! I've also had their Irish Benny on another trip which was amazing and the pumpkin pancakes. There is NO other breakfast place where I cannot make a decision because there are so many delicious items to choose from. And, I know that anything I choose is going to be utterly amazing. Their portions are big and their prices are very fair for what your get. I felt like I had a whole pint of strawberries on my croissant. My husband had the meat lovers omelet with oatmeal. He said everything was perfect. The staff is very friendly and very attentive. This is a typical breakfast place. It's not fancy but friendly and clean. And everyone seems happy! The kind of place I like. You have to get here early or you'll have a wait. I say the wait is well worth it. We went at 8:30 on a holiday and were able to be seated immediately. That's the first time that's happened though. I want to try their lunch, but their breakfast is so amazing, I would probably order breakfast for lunch which is something I NEVER do! If we had this place near us (we're from Philly), it would be the death of me! I'd be going all the time.

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    we had a party at work and everything was so good. I never liked onion rings but I tried them and…read morenow i'm a fan. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and will order that again but everyone loved the steak and cheese sliders. the hot honey chicken sliders. the corn bread was being fought over lol. wish I lived closer. next time i'm in Hamden I will get all the food.

    My spot, the spot, the people are awesome, & the food is delicious! It's been almost a year since I…read morediscovered this hidden local Hamden gem and listen... stop playing with them and show some love. Support local, always. I've been sitting on this review because I lowkey don't want people to overdo it and ruin the vibe--but my Instagram stays in the know since I've posted them plenty of times already. They're just that good. It's a nice, quaint spot with real heart, plus they've got a food truck they take out and about, and they cater too. Straight out of South Carolina, bringing authentic Southern BBQ, lowcountry blends, and somehow mixing it perfectly with that New England swagger. I became a regular fast. Any chance I get, I'm bringing new people here....and I'm not stopping anytime soon, which should tell you everything. They've got some crazy staples too: $10 classic burger with fries on Tuesdays, $1 smoked wing Wednesdays... Yeah, you read that right. And that's just off the top of my head. They also run daily specials that rotate, so either keep an eye on their IG or just pull up and see what they've got cooking that day. I could honestly keep going?I've tried a lot of the menu--but don't sleep on the breakfast sandwiches (coffee's included). And if you're an Arizona fan, they've got variety. Long story short: if you haven't been yet, you're missing out!

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