Eli's Branford

About Eli's Branford

Located at 624 W Main St in Branford, Connecticut, Eli's Branford is an American restaurant. It is one of 25 places to eat and drink we list in Branford.

Eli's Branford is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.

The menu we have on file lists 48 items across 8 sections, including All Day - Burgers, All Day - Sandwiches, All Day - Main Plates, All Day - Desserts, and All Day - Sides. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $48.00, with a typical item around $20.00. You will find options like Eli's All American Burger, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, and Elicit Fish N' Chips.

You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.

Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (203) 488-2700 to book a table.

Quick facts

Category

American Restaurant

Address

624 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405

Phone

(203) 488-2700

Price range

$20 to $30 per person

Hours

Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Menu

48 items · $2.50–$48.00

Listing updated

June 2026 · Suggest an edit

How the hours compare

We compared Eli's Branford’s weekday schedule with 58 other American restaurants in Connecticut. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 84% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).

In total it is open about 81 hours a week, 9 hours more than the local median of 72. 93% of American restaurants in Connecticut open on Sundays, and Eli's Branford is one of them.

Compared with 58 other American restaurants in Connecticut that list their hours in our guide.

• Eli's All American Burger$21.25

  American & Cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato, pickles & "Secret Sauce"

• Buffalo Chicken Wrap$21.25

  Hand battered chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch dressing, lettuce & tomato in a pressed tortilla

• Elicit Fish N' Chips$27.50

  Elicit beer battered white fish served with pub fries & tartar

• NY Cheesecake$8.00

  Classic New York Cheesecake: Rich, Creamy, with a Silky Smooth Texture.

• Side Garlic Mashed$6.25

  Potatoes mashed with roasted garlic, often accompanied by butter and a hint of cream, creating a smooth…

• Caesar Salad$17.50

  Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.

• Canned Soda$2.50

  Canned soda available in Pepsi or Diet Pepsi.

• Point Judith Calamari$20.00

  Tender calamari mixed with cherry peppers flash fried, served with lemon and marinara

• Smokehouse Burger$23.00

  Vermont Cheddar, smoked bacon, fried onions, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato.

• Philly Steak$23.00

  Finely shaved steak, grilled onions, peppers & American cheese on a toasted amoroso roll

Typical prices for American restaurants in Connecticut

Based on 28 menus with 2,405 priced items from American restaurants in Connecticut, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.00.

At Eli's Branford the median listed price is $20.00, higher than the typical $13.00 for American restaurants in Connecticut.

Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.

Features & amenities

The neighborhood

Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Eli's Branford there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 12 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Sandwiches & Delis (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Cafes & Coffee (1).

Eli's Branford is the only American restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Home Branford, 1.7 mi away.

5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.

Nearest places of other kinds

• Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.3 mi
• Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.3 mi
• Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.4 mi
• Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.6 mi
• Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.8 mi

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