Eli's East Food & Cocktails Menu

Welcome to Eli's East Food & Cocktails, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in the heart of Minneapolis. This unclaimed establishment beautifully marries New American cuisine with a lively cocktail bar atmosphere. Offering a range of delicious options, Eli's East boasts an inviting selection of appetizers like the mouthwatering Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Wings and BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos.

Vegetarians will love the HouseMade Sweet Potato Gnocchi featuring Minnesota Chanterelle Mushrooms, making it a highlight of the menu. Ideal for casual outings, the restaurant accommodates groups and families, with services including reservations, takeout, and outdoor seating.

With excellent cocktails, a welcoming vibe, and features like pool tables and live TV, Eli’s is perfect for a night out. Join them any day, especially on Mondays through Wednesdays, for a delightful dining experience!

Appetizers

Appetizer of the Week

Chicken Wing of the Week

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Wings

sriracha aioli

$10.00

Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings

blue cheese dressing

$10.00

BBQ Pulled Pork Taco

corn tortilla, Berkshire pork, black bean & corn salsa, tempura avocado

$3.00

Crunchy Beef Taco

seasoned ground beef, pickled red onion, queso fresco, chipotle sauce, corn tortilla3

$3.00

Walleye Fish Taco

empura walleye, malt vinegar powder, coleslaw, jalapeño remoulade, corn tortilla

$4.00

Eli's Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

sautéed spinach, spicy mustard mayo

$10.00

Eli's Bruschetta

marinated tomatoes, crostini, Parmesan cheese, basil oil, balsamic reduction

$9.00

Liver & Onion Bruschetta

housemade Wild Acres chicken liver mousse, caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, crostini, red wine reduction, basil oil

$7.00

Eli's Seared Filet Mignon

black-peppercorn crusted, mushroom-leek confit, blue cheese cream

$11.00

Tempura Walleye

charred jalapeño tarter sauce

$11.00

Sliders

pork belly confit or edamame falafel, honey soy, pickled vegetables, sriracha aioli

$3.00

Eli's Tuna Tataki

sesame seed crusted yellowfin tuna, honey soy, pickled vegetables

$11.00

Spicy Avocado-Feta Salsa

avocado, tomatoes, giardiniera, feta cheese, pita chips

$10.00

Cheese Plate

$10.00

Soup of the Week

Eli's Creamy Tomato Basil

$4.00

Hearty Beef Chili

$4.00

Soup and 1/2 Salad

choice of soup and house salad

$10.00

Soup and 1/2 Sandwich

choice of soup and BLT or grilled cheese

$10.00

Turkey and Farro Soup

$4.00

Soup

Salad

Salad of the Week

Fork & Knife House Salad

romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic & herb croutons

$6.00

Caesar Salad

romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, garlic & herb croutons

$7.00

Smoked Salmon & Walnut Caesar

house-smoked salmon, toasted walnuts, romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese

$9.00

Chop Salad

chickpeas, housemade pastrami, tomato, Parmesan cheese, mixed greens, green goddess dressing, crispy onions

$7.00

Marinated Tomato Salad

house-smoked mozzarella, grilled asparagus, marinated tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, mixed greens, balsalmic vinaigrette

$7.00

Quinoa Salad

red onion, peppers, kalamata olives, quinoa, cucumber, feta cheese, mixed greens, lemon-caper vinaigrette

$7.00

Spicy Taco Salad

seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, queso fresco, mixed greens, chipotle dressing, crispy tortilla strips

$8.00

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

Orzo, Peppers

Onions

Kalamata Olives

Mixed Greens

Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

Feta Cheese

Sandwich of the Week

Turkey and Brie

Wild Acres smoked turkey breast, brie cheese, apple, mixed greens, smoked paprika aioli, grilled multigrain bread

$11.00

Eli's Pastrami or Turkey Pastrami

house made pastrami or turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, special sauce, rye

$11.00

Pulled Pork

all natural Heritage Berkshire pork, red wine BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, crispy onion strings, bun

$11.00

Steak Sandwich

grilled steak, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, Black River blue cheese, sriracha, hoagie

$14.00

GLBT

jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sourdough

$11.00

Egg Sandwich

ried eggs, applewood smoked bacon, smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, sourdough

$10.00

Eli's Grilled Cheese

smoked gouda, cheddar, American cheese, sourdough

$9.00

Bruschetta Stuffed Portabella

grilled portabella, provolone cheese, marinated tomatoes, mixed greens, focaccia

$11.00

Chipotle Cheese Steak

marinated beef or chicken, onions, peppers, chipotle cheese sauce, hoagie

$11.00

Tuna Steak Sandwich

sesame crusted tuna, pickled vegetables, sriracha aioli, bun

$13.00

Walleye Po Boy

tempura crusted, jicama slaw, charred jalapeno tarter sauce, hoagie

$14.00

Smoked Salmon

house-smoked salmon, goat cheese, cucumber, red onion, capers, mixed greens, rye

$11.00

Edamame Falafel Bahn Mi

falafel, honey soy sauce, pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sriracha aioli, hoagie

$11.00

Roast Beef Sandwich

House Roasted Peterson Limousin Beef, Smoked Gouda Red Onion, Mixed Greens, Horseradish Aioli, Bun

$12.00

Sandwiches

Burgers & Chicken

Burger of the Week

Basic Burger

$12.00

Bacon Cheddar Burger

$13.00

Mushroom Swiss Burger

$13.00

California Burger

lettuce, tomato, avocado and red onion

$13.00

Eli's Black & Blue

spiced with smoked paprika, caramelized onions and Black River blue cheese

$13.00

Eli's Truffle Burger

mushroom-leek confit, truffle oil, provolone cheese

$14.00

Dirty Wild Acres Turkey Patty Melt

chicken liver mousse, ground turkey, caramelized onions, swiss & cheddar chesses, caraway rye bread

$12.00

Sloppy Al's Jo

sloppy Al's Jo meat, American cheese

$9.00

Entrée of the Week

Vegetarian of the Week

Steak Au Poivre

Peterson Limousine bone-in New York strip, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, blue cheese cream sauce

$24.00

Manny's Steak & Eggs

usda choice beef, egg, avocado salad, french fries, quinoa, Churrasco sauce

$15.00

Steak & Cake

USDA Choice beef tenderloin, Eli's crab cake, sautéed spinach, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes

$24.00

All Natural Pork Tenderloin

potato pancake, caramelized brussels sprouts, mushroom cream sauce

$16.00

Eli's Chicken Marsala

roasted Wild Acres chicken breast, onions, peppers, mushrooms, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, marsala wine sauce

$15.00

Mushroom Farro Risotto

oyster, shiitake, button mushrooms, leeks, shallots, farro, Parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts, rosemary-red wine reduction

$14.00

Yellowfin Tuna

sesame crusted, steamed rice, szechuan asparagus, pickled vegetables

$15.00

Coq Au Vin

wine braised Wild Acres chicken, onions, mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes

$14.00

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

house-made Angus beef & all natural pork meatloaf, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, tamarind ketchup

$15.00

Entrées

Pasta

Pasta of the Week

Eli's Penne & Cheese

penne pasta, four cheese sauce, Parmesan breadcrumbs

$11.00

East Pasta

slivered garlic, shallots, basil, crushed red peppers, tagliatelle noodles, San Marzano tomatoes, Parmesan cheese

$10.00

Shrimp & Broccoli Carbonara

Sautéed Shrimp, Pancetta, Italian Broccoli, Egg, Noodles, Parmesan Cheese

$12.00

Wild Salmon Spring Rolls

House Smoked Wild Alaskan Salmon, Caper-Lime Cream Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg, Radish Sprouts, Jalapeno Sweet & Sour

$9.00

Fried Organic Zucchini Blossoms

Herbed Mascarpone Cheese Stuffed Foot Joy Farm's Zucchini Blossoms, Marinara Sauce

$9.00

Appetizer

Wings

Sweet Chili Sauce Chicken Wings

$10.00

Kakalaki BLT

Fried Foot Joy Farm's Green Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, House Made Pimento Cheese, Sour Dough Bread

$12.00

Sandwich

Entrée

Grilled USDA Choice Angus Flat Iron Steak

Foot Joy Farm's Cauliflower

Roasted Beets

Rutabaga

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

House-Made Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Minnesota Chanterelle Mushrooms, Organic Cipollini Onions, Arugula, Pesto, Parmesan

$14.00

Vegetarian

Desserts

Banana Cream Pie

$6.00

Pistachio Cheese Cake

$5.00

Something Chocolate

$6.00

Chocolate Chip Cannoli

$6.00

House-Made Ice Cream

$5.00

French Toast

Baguette, Strawberry Mascarpone, Minnesota Maple Syrup, choice of meat

$9.00

Classic Eggs

2 Eggs any style, seasoned Hash Browns, choice of meat and toast

$8.00

Smoked Salmon Omelet

Eggs, house-smoked Salmon, Goat cheese, Red Onion, Capers and Mixed Greens, seasoned Hash Browns and choice of toast

$10.00

Chipotle Cheese Steak Omelet

Eggs, seasoned Beef or Chicken, Onions, Peppers, Garlic, Chipotle cheese sauce, seasoned Hash Browns and choice of toast

$10.00

Pastrami Hash

2 Eggs any style over sautéed Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Potatoes, house-cured Pastrami, Choron sauce and choice of toast

$10.00

Quinoa Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled Eggs, Quinoa, Onions, Peppers, Garlic Feta Cheese, choice of toast and seasoned Hash Browns

$9.00

Eli's Eggs Benedict

2 Soft Poached Eggs, housemade Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Hollandaise sauce and seasoned Hash Browns

$9.00

Eli's Steak Benedict

2 Soft Poached Eggs, Grilled Steak, English Muffin, Smoked Paprika Hollandaise and seasoned Hash Browns

$12.00

Turducken Benedict

2 Soft Poached Eggs, Wild Acres Turkey patty, English Muffin, Hollandaise and Duck Confit Hash Browns

$12.00

Brunch Penne & Cheese

Eli's Penne & Cheese with Jalapeno Bacon with 1 Egg any style

$10.00

Brunch Tomato Salad

House-smoked Mozzarella, grilled Asparagus, marinated Tomatoes, crispy Prosciutto, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Soft Poached Egg

$9.00

Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal

$4.00

Corn Fritters

Minnesota Maple Syrup

$4.00

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Meat Choices: housemade breakfast sausage, housemade canadian bacon, applewood smoked bacon, jalapeno bacon, smoked turkey breast and yogurt parfait

$4.00

Every Weekend

Ál a carte

One Egg any style

$1.50

Side of meat

$3.00

Side of toast

$2.00

Seasoned hash browns

$3.00

Duck Confit hash browns

$5.00

Eli's Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Special Soup of the Week

$4.00

Burgers/Chicken Sandwiches

Ask server for Daily Menu

Pulled Pork Sandwich

All Natural Berkshire Pork, Red Wine BBQ sauce, Cheddar cheese, Crispy Onion Strings, Bun

$10.00

Honey Soy Wings

with Sriracha Aioli / Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings / Wings of the Week

$10.00

Something Else