They're proud of their ability to create the food that people want, to change with local demand. It contains pieces of every cuisine. American inventor Eli Whitney was perhaps Hamden's most famous resident. Feel free to substitute or change dishes around. If it's possible, we'll do it.
People just ask, and it's done.
The dynamic duo pledges to live up to the honors Advocate readers have bestowed upon Eli's. It tells us we're doing the right thing. Try mile-high portions with quality and attentive cooking to match. Try good ol' no-frills steak, seafood, fries. Try an old-style New England clam bar.