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Elli's Great American Restaurant 1250 S Main St

1250 S Main St, Salinas, CA
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Main Menu
Happy Hour
Specialized Menu for Party
Pizza/Salad/Soup

Featured Items

  • Brownie

    $5.99
  • Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, our Caesar dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $14.99
  • Pistachio Crusted Chicken Salad

    Chicken breast strips rolled in pistachio nuts and grilled, served on a bed of mixed organic greens with granny smith apples, dried cranberries, roasted onion and goat cheese, honey-mustard dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $19.99

NA Beverages

Hot Espresso Drinks

  • Espresso

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.99
  • Cappuccino

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.99
  • Latte

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.99

Soda & More

  • Soda

    Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Pink Lemonade
    $3.99
  • Coffee

    $3.99
  • Iced Tea

    $3.99
  • Arnold Palmer

    $3.99
  • Passion Fruit Tea

    $3.99
  • Milk

    $4.99
  • Milk Shake

    $7.99
  • Hot Tea

    $3.99
  • Hot chocolate

    $2.99
  • Fresh Orange Juice

    $7.99
  • Orange Juice

    $3.99
  • Cranberry Juice

    $3.99
  • Apple Juice

    $3.99
  • Pineapple Juoce

    $4.99
  • Tomato juice

    $4.99
  • Red Bull

    $4.49
  • Red Bull Sugar Free

    $4.49
  • Red Bull Watermelon

    $4.49
  • Fever Ginger Beer

    $4.99
  • Fever Ginger Ale

    $4.99
  • Fever Tonic

    $4.99
  • Virgin Mary

    $6.99
  • Virgin Margarita

    $6.99
  • Decaf

    $3.99
  • Illy Latte Macchiato Cold Brew

    $5.99
  • Illy Cappuccino Cold Brew

    $5.99
  • Illy Classic Cold Brew Coffee

    $5.99
  • Club Soda

    $2.99

Water

  • Acqua Panna (750)

    $5.00
  • Evian 750 Ml

    $5.00
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling 750

    $5.00

No Alcohol, Yes Flavor

  • Nojito

    All the refreshing minty flavor of elli's very popular mojito, without the alcohol. >> Other flavors: peach, mango, watermelon, and strawberry
    $6.99
  • Nojito Refill

  • Pomegranate Limeade

    $4.99
  • Pomeganate Limeade Refill


Main Menu

Appetizers

  • Asada Fries

    Choose from fries or firecracker fries: with chopped carne asada avocado, pico de gallo, salsas, and cheese
    $16.99
  • Calamari Strips

    Filet strips tossed with lemon, parsley, red pepper flakes, and garlic, then fried; served with our cocktail sauce and tartar sauce
    $16.99
  • Asian Wings

    Served with ranch dipping sauce
    $17.99
  • Buffalo Wings

    Served with a cool, blue cheese dipping sauce
    $17.99
  • Large Fry

    $9.99
  • Large Sweet Potato Fries

    $11.99
  • Nacho Party

    House-made corn tortilla chips topped with diced chicken, melted cheese, cilantro, mexican rice, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño peppers and salsa; served on a giant party platter
    $17.99
  • Onion Rings

    $11.99
  • Pesto Pizza Roll

    Mini rolls of pizza with pesto and mozzarella cheese. Served with marinara sauce
    $16.99
  • Skillet Cornbread

    Baked fresh daily. Served with orange jalapeño butter
    $10.49
  • Small Fry

    $6.99
  • Small Sweet Potato Fries

    $9.99
  • Large Firecracker Fries

    $11.99
  • Small Firecracker Fry

    $7.99

Flatbread Salads

  • Greek with Chicken

    Grilled chicken with romaine, feta & mozzarella, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives; feta dressing
    $18.99
  • Bleu Cheese & Steak

    Tender skirt steak, bleu cheese crumbles, chopped iceberg lettuce, diced bacon, chopped spinach, sweet grilled onions, cherry tomatoes, and chives, with bleu cheese dressing
    $21.49
  • Mediterranean

    $16.99

Sandwiches

  • Tuna & Cheddar Melt

    Served piping hot on our fantastic grilled sourdough bread. Served with cheddar cheese and Elli's albacore tuna mix
    $16.99
  • Smoked B.L.T

    Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread
    $16.99
  • Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese

    Three cheeses: muenster, Monterey jack, and provolone on parmesan crusted sourdough
    $14.99
  • Elli's Classic Club

    Our version of a classic! Ham, turkey, and applewood smoked bacon piled high with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served on two slices of grilled sourdough
    $16.99
  • California Club Croissant

    Sliced turkey breast, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and mayo served on a croissant
    $17.49
  • California Chicken

    Marinated & charbroiled chicken breast served hot with melted Monterey jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and mayo on ciabatta bread
    $17.49
  • Chicken Caesar Sandwich

    Grilled chicken breast, melted provolone cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tossed caesar salad, mayo, and tomato on ciabatta
    $17.49
  • French Dip

    1/2 lb of smoked roast beef on toasted ciabatta bread served with au jus
    $17.99
  • Philly Cheese Steak

    1/2 lb of roast beef, grilled onions & provolone cheese on ciabatta bread. (Add serrano peppers for a philly inferno)
    $17.99
  • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    A golden fried chicken filet, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and house made chipotle mayo served on our round potato bun
    $17.49
  • Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich

    6 oz wood-smoked prime rib, sliced thin with melted muenster, horseradish aioli, and caramelized onions, on our round potato bun
    $19.99
  • Corned Beef Sandwich

    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.99

Burgers

  • Patty Melt 1/2 Lb

    Half-pound burger with American and Monterey jack cheese, caramelized onions, topped with lalla sauce and served on grilled sourdough
    $17.99
  • All American- 1/2 Lb

    Half-pounder with elli's special burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion
    $17.99
  • Giannis- 1/2 Lb

    Served with chipotle caramelized onions, double applewood smoked bacon, double cheese, lettuce, tomato and elli's sauce. Onions on request
    $17.99
  • California Rodeo- 1/2 Lb

    A half-pounder with double applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, an onion ring, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and barbeque sauce
    $18.99
  • Breakfast Burger- 1/4 Lb

    A quarter pound patty, topped with applewood smoked bacon, egg & American cheese, served on a round potato bun
    $17.49
  • Elli's Burger - 1/4 Lb

    A quarter pound burger cooked to order on the griddle with American cheese. Topped with mayo, mustard, ketchup, relish, onion, chopped lettuce, and tomato
    $15.99

California Rancho Cooking

  • Carne Asada Tacos

    Char-grilled steak, chopped white onion, cilantro. Served with rancho beans and salsa trio
    $17.99
  • Fish Tacos

    Blackened haddock filets with chipotle mayo, red cabbage, cilantro, onion, mango salsa, and ranchera sauce. Served with rancho beans and salsa trio
    $18.49
  • Shrimp Tacos

    Blackened shrimp, chipotle mayo, onion, cilantro, and ranchereo sauce. Served with rancho beans and salsa trio
    $18.99
  • Chicken Enchiladas

    Served with mole verde, mexican rice, and rancho beans, sour cream, avocado, and pico de gallo
    $18.99
  • Char Chicken Tacos

    $16.99

Pastries

  • Croissant

    $4.99
  • Almond Croissant

    $5.49
  • Cinnamon Croissant Roll

    $5.49
  • Rich Chocolate Brownie

    $5.99

Cookies

  • Chocolate Chip

    $4.49
  • Snicker Doodle

    $4.49
  • Flourless Chocolate Pecan

    $4.49
  • Oatmeal Cookie

    New
    $4.49

Desserts

  • Gorilla Cake

    A super-sized single slice of moist chocolate cake, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
    $9.99
  • Bread Pudding

    Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of a whiskey caramel syrup
    $9.99
  • Brownie Sundae

    A warmed up chocolate fudge brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with chocolate syrup
    $8.99
  • Mousse Pie

    A Choco-holics favorite! Valhora chocolate mousse with a chocolate wafer crust and topped with whipped cream
    OUT OF STOCK
    $9.99
  • Butter Cake

    New. A moist house made southern butter cake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with powdered sugar
    $11.99
  • Cake of the Month

    Ask your server about this month's selection
    $9.99
  • Single Scoop

    Vanilla ice cream
    $4.99
  • Brownie

    $5.99

Kid's Menu

  • Kids Drinks

  • Kids Dessert

  • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

    $6.99
  • Chicken & Noodles

    $6.99
  • Kids Chicken Tenders

    $6.99
  • Kids Grilled Cheese

    $5.99
  • Hot Dog

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.99
  • Hot Turkey & Gravy

    $6.99
  • Kids Cheese Pizza

    $6.99
  • Kids Pasta Plate

    $6.99
  • Mac & Cheesse

    $6.99
  • Kids 1/4 Lb Burger

    $6.99
  • Kids Cup of Soup

    $2.99
  • Cup of Fresh Fruit

    $2.95
  • Salad w/Chicken

    $5.99
  • Chicken Littles

    $6.99

Family Style

  • Family House Salad

    $40.00
  • Family Caesar Salad w/Chicken

    $60.00
  • Family Caesar Salad NO MEAT

    $45.00
  • Family Chinese Chicken Salad

    $65.00
  • Family Pistachio Salad

    OUT OF STOCK
    $70.00
  • Family Quinoa w/Chicken

    OUT OF STOCK
    $70.00
  • Family Alfredo w/Chicken Full

    $75.00
  • Family Alfredo w/Chicken Half

    $45.00
  • Family Quinoa NO MEAT

    OUT OF STOCK
    $60.00
  • Extra Pistachio Chicken

    $14.00
  • Family Char-Grilled Chicken

    $70.00
  • Family Sandwiches (6)

    $70.00
  • Extra Chicken

    $8.00
  • Family Mashed Potato

    $40.00
  • Family Garlic Bread (16)

    $40.00
  • Family Sautee Vegetables

    $60.00
  • Family Beet & Arugula Salad

    OUT OF STOCK
    $60.00
  • Family Angel Hair W Meat Marinara

    $75.00
  • Family Chicken Piccata

    OUT OF STOCK
    $90.00

Happy Hour

HH- Appetizers

  • Asada Fries

    $14.00
  • Pesto Pizza Rolls

    $14.00
  • Nachos

    $15.00
  • Buffalo Wings

    $15.00
  • Asian Wings

    $15.00
  • Calamari Strips

    $14.00
  • Cornbread

    $9.00

HH-Pizza

  • Pesto Chicken

    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.00
  • Margherita

    $18.00
  • Tough Guy

    $18.00
  • Bada Bing

    $18.00
  • Pepperoni Pizza

    $18.00
  • Cheese Pizza

    $18.00

HH - Cocktails

  • Buenos Dias

    $10.00
  • French Pear

    $10.00
  • Guava Tini

    $10.00
  • Lalla Margarita

    $10.00
  • Moscow Mule

    $10.00
  • Paloma

    $10.00
  • Pomegranate Breeze

    $10.00
  • Pretty and Pink

    $10.00
  • Water Mocasin

    $10.00
  • Watermelon Madness

    $10.00
  • Old Fashion

    $10.00
  • Monster Margarita

    $10.00
  • White Mexican

    $10.00
  • SM Tini

    $10.00
  • Crown Royal BB Creme Shots

    $8.00
  • Santa Cruz Kamikaze Shots

    $7.00

HH - Vacations

  • Tree Smacker

    $12.00
  • Long Island Iced Tea

    $12.00
  • Grateful Dead

    $12.00
  • Raging Bull

    $12.00
  • Salinas Splash

    $12.00
  • Miami Vice

    $12.00

Draft Beer (16oz)

  • 16 805

    American blonde ale, 4.7% ABV, 20 IBUs, Mexico
    $8.00
  • 16 Bud Light

    American lager, 4.2% ABV, 21 IBUs, USA
    $8.00
  • 16 Cali Squeeze

    Hefeweizen, 5% ABV, 15 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA
    $8.50
  • 16 Cider

    $8.50
  • 16 805 cerveza

    $8.50
  • 16 Guinness

    Stout, 4.2% ABV, 50 IBUs, Ireland
    $8.50
  • 16 Hazy little thing

    $8.50
  • 16 Lagunitas

    American IPA, 6.2% ABV, 51.5 IBUs, Petaluma, CA
    $8.50
  • 16 Maitai

    $8.50
  • 16 Mango Cart

    Wheat ale, 4% ABV, 10 IBUs, Sacramento, CA
    $8.50
  • 16 Mind Haze

    American ipa, 6.2% ABV, 40 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA
    $8.50
  • 16 Modelo

    Mexican lager, 4.4% ABV, Mexico
    $8.00
  • 16 Monterey

    $8.50
  • 16 Pacifico

    $8.50
  • 16 Space Dust

    IPA, 8.2% ABV, 73 IBUs, Seattle, WA
    $8.50
  • 16 Stella

    Belgian pilsner 5% ABV, 30 IBUs, Leuven, Belgium
    $8.00
  • 16 Taco Truck

    $8.50
  • 16 Therapist

    $8.50

Draft Beer (22oz)

  • 22 805

    American blonde ale, 4.7% ABV, 20 IBUs, Mexico
    $10.00
  • 22 Bud Light

    American lager, 4.2% ABV, 21 IBUs, USA
    $10.00
  • 22 Cali Squeeze

    Hefeweizen, 5% ABV, 15 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA
    $10.50
  • 22 805 cerveza

    $10.50
  • 22 Cider

    $10.50
  • 22 Guinness

    Stout, 4.2% ABV, 50 IBUs, Ireland
    $10.50
  • 22 Hazy little thing

    $10.50
  • 22 Lagunitas

    American IPA, 6.2% ABV, 51.5 IBUs, Petaluma, CA
    $10.50
  • 22 MaiTai

    $10.50
  • 22 Mango Cart

    Wheat ale, 4% ABV, 10 IBUs, Sacramento, CA
    $10.50
  • 22 Mind Haze

    American ipa, 6.2% ABV, 40 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA
    $10.50
  • 22 Modelo

    Mexican lager, 4.4% ABV, Mexico
    $10.00
  • 22 Monterey

    $10.50
  • 22 Pacifico

    $10.50
  • 22 Space Dust

    IPA, 8.2% ABV, 73 IBUs, Seattle, WA
    $10.50
  • 22 Stella

    Belgian pilsner 5% ABV, 30 IBUs, Leuven, Belgium
    $10.00
  • 22 Taco Truck

    $10.50
  • 22 Therapist

    $10.50

Reds by the GLS

  • Sterling Vintners

    Napa valley
    $9.00
  • Daou Cab Sauv

    San Louis paso Robles
    $12.00
  • Puma Road 2017

    Santa Lucia Highlands
    $11.00
  • Morgan 12 Clones

    Santa Lucia Highlands
    $10.00

Whites by the GLS

  • Puma Chard

    Santa Lucia Highlands
    $11.00
  • Morgan Chardonnay

    Santa Lucia highlands
    $10.00
  • Kendall Jackson Avant Chardonnay

    Sonoma county
    $10.00
  • Passagno

    Santa Lucia Highlands
    $9.00
  • Hidden Sea Rosé

    Monterey County
    $9.00
  • Kendall Jackson Vinters Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

    Sonoma County
    $9.00
  • Bernardus Sauv Blanc

    Carmel Valley
    $9.00

HH- Well drinks

  • Vodka

    $6.00
  • Gin

    $6.00
  • Rum

    $6.00
  • Tequila

    $6.00
  • Whiskey

    $6.00
  • Bourbon

    $6.00

Specialized Menu for Party

$28 meal deal

  • special menu item

    $28.00

Pizza/Salad/Soup

Pizzas

  • Pesto Chicken

    House pesto, diced chicken, mozzarella, & roasted cherry tomatoes
    $21.99
  • Margherita

    San marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, tomatoes, torn fresh basil, and E.V.O.O
    $21.99
  • Tough Guy

    Sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mozzarella, caramelized onions, and roasted mushrooms
    $21.99
  • Bada Bing

    Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, olives, san marzano tomato sauce, and mozzarella
    $21.99
  • Classic Pepperoni

    San marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella and asiago cheeses, piled high with lots of pepperoni
    $21.99
  • Cheese Pizza

    San marzono tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan
    $18.99
  • Build Your Own Pizza

    A cheese pizza with four toppings of your choice, with all of the popular ingredients available
    $21.99

Salads

  • Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, our Caesar dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $14.99
  • Iceberg Salad

    Bleu cheese crumbles, diced bacon, green onions, diced tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $14.99
  • BBQ Chicken Salad

    Grilled chicken breast with our KC BBQ sauce, avocado, ranchero beans, tortilla chips, corn, cilantro, green onion and cheddar cheese, served with ranch dressing and garlic cheese bread
    $18.99
  • Pistachio Crusted Chicken Salad

    Chicken breast strips rolled in pistachio nuts and grilled, served on a bed of mixed organic greens with granny smith apples, dried cranberries, roasted onion and goat cheese, honey-mustard dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $19.99
  • Big Cobb Salad

    Chopped grilled chicken, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, bleu cheese, and bacon bits; served with garlic cheese bread and our Italian dressing on the side
    $18.99
  • Chinese Chicken Salad

    Fried wonton with hot rice noodles, bean sprouts, toasted sesame seeds, mandarin orange wedges, lettuce, cilantro and celery, with asian sesame dressing and garlic cheese bread
    $18.99
  • Organic Quinoa

    This "Mother's grain" is an extremely nutritious seed with high levels of protein. We add dried cranberries, feta, cucumbers, bacon, grilled onions, cilantro, apples, toasted pecans, and arugula. Served with a raspberry vinaigrette and garlic cheese bread
    $17.99
  • Beet & Arugula Salad

    Arugula, goat cheese, beets, toasted pecans, and golden balsamic, and garlic cheese bread
    $17.99
  • Mini Caesar

    Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, our Caesar dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $11.99
  • House Salad

    $10.49
  • Mini Iceberg

    Bleu cheese crumbles, diced bacon, green onions, diced tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $11.99
  • Mini BBQ Chicken

    Grilled chicken breast with our KC BBQ sauce, avocado, ranchero beans, tortilla chips, corn, cilantro, green onion and cheddar cheese, served with ranch dressing and garlic cheese bread
    $15.99
  • Mini Pistachio Crusted Chicken

    Chicken breast strips rolled in pistachio nuts and grilled, served on a bed of mixed organic greens with granny smith apples, dried cranberries, roasted onion and goat cheese, honey-mustard dressing, and garlic cheese bread
    $16.99
  • Mini Cobb

    Chopped grilled chicken, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, bleu cheese, and bacon bits; served with garlic cheese bread and our Italian dressing on the side
    $15.99
  • Mini Chinese Chicken

    Fried wonton with hot rice noodles, bean sprouts, toasted sesame seeds, mandarin orange wedges, lettuce, cilantro and celery, with asian sesame dressing and garlic cheese bread
    $15.99
  • Mini Quinoa

    This "Mother's grain" is an extremely nutritious seed with high levels of protein. We add dried cranberries, feta, cucumbers, bacon, grilled onions, cilantro, apples, toasted pecans, and arugula. Served with a raspberry vinaigrette and garlic cheese bread
    $14.99
  • Mini Beet & Arugula

    Arugula, goat cheese, beets, toasted pecans, and golden balsamic, and garlic cheese bread
    $14.99
  • Soup & Salad Combo

    Salinas greens served with your choice of dressing on the side, plus a cup of soup, and garlic cheese bread
    $14.99
  • Bowl Soup & Salad Combo

    $19.99
  • Starter House

    $6.99
  • Starter Greek

    $6.99
  • Starter Caesar

    $6.99
  • Starter Wedge

    $6.99

Salad w/Chicken

$5.99
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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