
American
Elli's Great American Restaurant 1250 S Main St
1250 S Main St
Salinas, CA 93901
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Featured Items

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$19.99Mini Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, our Caesar dressing, and garlic cheese bread$11.99Mini 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
NA Beverages
Hot Espresso Drinks
Soda & More
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Pink Lemonade$3.99Coffee
$3.99Iced Tea
$3.99Arnold Palmer
$3.99Passion Fruit Tea
$3.99Milk
$4.99Milk Shake
$7.99Hot Tea
$3.99Hot chocolate
$2.99Fresh Orange Juice
$7.99Orange Juice
$3.99Cranberry Juice
$3.99Apple Juice
$3.99Pineapple Juoce
$4.99Tomato juice
$4.99Red Bull
$4.49Red Bull Sugar Free
$4.49Red Bull Watermelon
$4.49Fever Ginger Beer
$4.99Fever Ginger Ale
$4.99Fever Tonic
$4.99Virgin Mary
$6.99Virgin Margarita
$6.99Decaf
$3.99Illy Latte Macchiato Cold Brew
$5.99Illy Cappuccino Cold Brew
$5.99Illy Classic Cold Brew Coffee
$5.99Club Soda
$2.99
Main Menu
Appetizers

Asada Fries
Choose from fries or firecracker fries: with chopped carne asada avocado, pico de gallo, salsas, and cheese$16.99OUT OF STOCK
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$17.99Large Fry
$9.99Large Sweet Potato Fries
$11.99OUT OF STOCKNacho 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$10.49Small Fry
$6.99
Small Sweet Potato Fries
$9.99OUT OF STOCKLarge 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$18.99Bleu 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$21.49Mediterranean
$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$17.49California Chicken
Marinated & charbroiled chicken breast served hot with melted Monterey jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and mayo on ciabatta bread$17.49Chicken 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$17.99Philly Cheese Steak
1/2 lb of roast beef, grilled onions & provolone cheese on ciabatta bread. (Add serrano peppers for a philly inferno)$17.99Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A golden fried chicken filet, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and house made chipotle mayo served on our round potato bun$17.49Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich
6 oz wood-smoked prime rib, sliced thin with melted muenster, horseradish aioli, and caramelized onions, on our round potato bun$19.99Corned Beef Sandwich
$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$17.99All American- 1/2 Lb
Half-pounder with elli's special burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion$17.99Giannis- 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$18.99Chicken Enchiladas
Served with mole verde, mexican rice, and rancho beans, sour cream, avocado, and pico de gallo$18.99Char Chicken Tacos
$16.99
Pastas

Alfredo Pasta
Pappardelle pasta with a creamy alfredo sauce$19.99Angel Hair NO Meat
$14.99Angel Hair with Grilled Chicken
Choose from marinara sauce or parmesan garlic sauce$19.99
Artichoke Carbonara
New. Elli's twist on a carbonara with artichokes, pancetta, parmesan, and parsley$23.99OUT OF STOCK
Cheese Ravioli
New. 4-Cheese ravioli tossed in our house made marinara sauce then topped with parsley and parmesan cheese$19.99Shrimp Pasta
Angel hair pasta with extra-virgin olive oil, sautéed shrimp, julienned zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and basil$23.99
Entrees

Chicken Fried Steak
A big favorite in the south, except our cut of steak melts in your mouth. Smothered in our country gravy and served with mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables$23.49
Char Grilled Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breast, char-grilled and topped with charred tomatoes, avocado, fresh basil & a light Italian vinaigrette, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables$22.49
Chicken Piccata
Lightly breaded chicken breast browned in a lemon-caper butter sauce. With imported angel hair pasta and sautéed seasonal vegetables$25.49Sand Dabs
Local sand dab filets lightly breaded and grilled, then topped with a citrus brown butter sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables$25.99
Skirt Steak Dinner
A tender ten-ounce skirt steak served with mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables$33.99Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Full of flavor, with a firm texture, this salmon steak is grilled & served alongside garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables. We finish it with a lemon-caper butter sauce$25.99
Red Snapper Veracruz
New. A flakey white meat red snapper filet topped with our house made Veracruz sauce. Served with house spanish rice and sautéed seasonal vegetables$32.99OUT OF STOCKBourbon Glazed Ribeye
New. 12 Oz choice ribeye steak coated with a house made bourbon glaze cooked to your liking. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables$38.99Turkey Dinner
$24.99OUT OF STOCKCorned beef and Cabbage
$28.99
Tray Combos

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
Chicken Strips
New. 5 crispy chicken strips served with your choice of dipping sauce and your choice of side$15.99
Fish N Chips
New. A large fried cod loin served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, lemon, a crisp house made slaw, and fries$15.99
Pastries
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$8.99Mousse Pie
A Choco-holics favorite! Valhora chocolate mousse with a chocolate wafer crust and topped with whipped cream$9.99OUT OF STOCK
Butter Cake
New. A moist house made southern butter cake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with powdered sugar$11.99Cake of the Month
Ask your server about this month's selection$9.99Single Scoop
Vanilla ice cream$4.99Brownie
$5.99
Kid's Menu
Kids Drinks
Kids Dessert
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$6.99Chicken & Noodles
$6.99
Kids Chicken Tenders
$6.99
Kids Grilled Cheese
$5.99
Hot Dog
$6.99OUT OF STOCKHot Turkey & Gravy
$6.99
Kids Cheese Pizza
$6.99Kids Pasta Plate
$6.99
Mac & Cheesse
$6.99Kids 1/4 Lb Burger
$6.99Kids Cup of Soup
$2.99Cup of Fresh Fruit
$2.95Salad w/Chicken
$5.99Chicken Littles
$6.99
Family Style
Family House Salad
$40.00Family Caesar Salad w/Chicken
$60.00Family Caesar Salad NO MEAT
$45.00Family Chinese Chicken Salad
$65.00Family Pistachio Salad
$70.00OUT OF STOCKFamily Quinoa w/Chicken
$70.00OUT OF STOCKFamily Alfredo w/Chicken Full
$75.00Family Alfredo w/Chicken Half
$45.00Family Quinoa NO MEAT
$60.00OUT OF STOCKExtra Pistachio Chicken
$14.00Family Char-Grilled Chicken
$70.00Family Sandwiches (6)
$70.00Extra Chicken
$8.00Family Mashed Potato
$40.00Family Garlic Bread (16)
$40.00Family Sautee Vegetables
$60.00Family Beet & Arugula Salad
$60.00Family Angel Hair W Meat Marinara
$75.00Family Chicken Piccata
$90.00OUT OF STOCK
Happy Hour
HH- Appetizers
HH-Pizza
HH - Cocktails
Buenos Dias
$10.00French Pear
$10.00Guava Tini
$10.00Lalla Margarita
$10.00Moscow Mule
$10.00Paloma
$10.00Pomegranate Breeze
$10.00Pretty and Pink
$10.00Water Mocasin
$10.00Watermelon Madness
$10.00Old Fashion
$10.00Monster Margarita
$10.00White Mexican
$10.00SM Tini
$10.00Crown Royal BB Creme Shots
$8.00Santa Cruz Kamikaze Shots
$7.00
HH - Vacations
Draft Beer (16oz)
16 805
American blonde ale, 4.7% ABV, 20 IBUs, Mexico$8.0016 Bud Light
American lager, 4.2% ABV, 21 IBUs, USA$8.0016 Cali Squeeze
Hefeweizen, 5% ABV, 15 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA$8.5016 Cider
$8.5016 DBA Firestone
$8.5016 Guinness
Stout, 4.2% ABV, 50 IBUs, Ireland$8.5016 Hazy little thing
$8.5016 Lagunitas
American IPA, 6.2% ABV, 51.5 IBUs, Petaluma, CA$8.5016 Maitai
$8.5016 Mango Cart
Wheat ale, 4% ABV, 10 IBUs, Sacramento, CA$8.5016 Mind Haze
American ipa, 6.2% ABV, 40 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA$8.5016 Modelo
Mexican lager, 4.4% ABV, Mexico$8.0016 Monterey
$8.5016 Pacifico
$8.5016 Space Dust
IPA, 8.2% ABV, 73 IBUs, Seattle, WA$8.5016 Stella
Belgian pilsner 5% ABV, 30 IBUs, Leuven, Belgium$8.0016 Taco Truck
$8.5016 Therapist
$8.50
Draft Beer (22oz)
22 805
American blonde ale, 4.7% ABV, 20 IBUs, Mexico$10.0022 Bud Light
American lager, 4.2% ABV, 21 IBUs, USA$10.0022 Cali Squeeze
Hefeweizen, 5% ABV, 15 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA$10.5022 DBA Firestone
$10.5022 Cider
$10.5022 Guinness
Stout, 4.2% ABV, 50 IBUs, Ireland$10.5022 Hazy little thing
$10.5022 Lagunitas
American IPA, 6.2% ABV, 51.5 IBUs, Petaluma, CA$10.5022 MaiTai
$10.5022 Mango Cart
Wheat ale, 4% ABV, 10 IBUs, Sacramento, CA$10.5022 Mind Haze
American ipa, 6.2% ABV, 40 IBUs, Paso Robles, CA$10.5022 Modelo
Mexican lager, 4.4% ABV, Mexico$10.0022 Monterey
$10.5022 Pacifico
$10.5022 Space Dust
IPA, 8.2% ABV, 73 IBUs, Seattle, WA$10.5022 Stella
Belgian pilsner 5% ABV, 30 IBUs, Leuven, Belgium$10.0022 Taco Truck
$10.5022 Therapist
$10.50
Reds by the GLS
Whites by the GLS
Puma Chard
Santa Lucia Highlands$11.00Morgan Chardonnay
Santa Lucia highlands$10.00Kendall Jackson Avant Chardonnay
Sonoma county$10.00Passagno
Santa Lucia Highlands$9.00Hidden Sea Rosé
Monterey County$9.00Kendall Jackson Vinters Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County$9.00Bernardus Sauv Blanc
Carmel Valley$9.00
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$18.99Build 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$17.99Beet & Arugula Salad
Arugula, goat cheese, beets, toasted pecans, and golden balsamic, and garlic cheese bread$17.99Mini Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, our Caesar dressing, and garlic cheese bread$11.99House Salad
$10.49Mini Iceberg
Bleu cheese crumbles, diced bacon, green onions, diced tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, and garlic cheese bread$11.99Mini 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$15.99Mini 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$16.99Mini 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$15.99Mini 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$15.99Mini 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$14.99Mini 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$14.99Bowl Soup & Salad Combo
$19.99Starter House
$6.99Starter Greek
$6.99Starter Caesar
$6.99Starter Wedge
$6.99
Decaf
$3.99
Request advisory
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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All hours
| Sunday | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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