Elyse Restaurant
French · San Jose
Closed
opens 5pm today
By phone
orders & questions
What to order
from the menuCLASSIC FRENCH CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar crust, mint and berry
Desserts$12
COQ AU VIN
Slow-cooked chicken quarters with red wine, mushroom, and onion confit. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
Entrees$28

ROASTED LAMB
Half-rack lamb served with a traditional ratatouille and rosemary-wine sauce
Entrees$34

BRAISED SHORT RIBS BOURGUIGNON
Bone-in braised Angus beef short ribs served in red wine sauce with onion, carrot, garlic, herbs, and a side of Belgian style fries
Entrees$32
HEAD-ON GRILLED SHRIMPS
Head-on shrimps (5x) marinated in a spicy lime leaf sauce. Served with a spicy ponzu lime leaf sauce
Appetizers$16
MUSHROOM TARTELETTE
Baked puff pastry topped with creamy mushroom, onion confit, salsa verde, and parmesan cheese
Appetizers$14
French — food to try
1 on this menuCrème brûlée✓ On the menu · $12
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Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Appetizers
- HEAD-ON GRILLED SHRIMPSHead-on shrimps (5x) marinated in a spicy lime leaf sauce. Served with a spicy ponzu lime leaf sauce$16.00
- MUSHROOM TARTELETTEVegetarianBaked puff pastry topped with creamy mushroom, onion confit, salsa verde, and parmesan cheese$14.00
- GRILLED PORK SPRING ROLLSGrilled pork wrapped w/ lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and pickled daikon and carrots$11.00
- VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLSVegetarianFried tofu and braised bean curd wrapped w/ lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and pickled daikon and carrots$10.00
- CRISPY CHICKEN WINGSFried marinated chicken wings in tangy spicy sauce$14.00
- SHRIMP MANGO CEVICHECitrus cured shrimp mixed with diced mango, shallot, serrano chili pepper, tomato, cilantro and green onion$12.00
Salads
- SALADE NICOISESeared rare tuna, green beans, salad, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, poached egg and balsamic herb dressing$16.00
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALADVegetarianFried brussels sprouts, Dijon dressing, and parmesan cheese (Can be made vegan by omitting the cheese)$14.00
Soup
- FILET MIGNON PHOGluten freeRice noodle in flavorful beef broth simmered for over 10 hours$16.00
Entrees
- ROASTED LAMBHalf-rack lamb served with a traditional ratatouille and rosemary-wine sauce$34.00
- GLAZED SEABASSPan-seared glazed seabass, served with sautéed bok choy, ginger ponzu sauce, and confit red bell peppers$38.00
- BRAISED SHORT RIBS BOURGUIGNONBone-in braised Angus beef short ribs served in red wine sauce with onion, carrot, garlic, herbs, and a side of Belgian style fries$32.00
- SEARED SALMONPan-seared salmon served with garlic noodles, salsa verde and parmesan cheese$26.00
- RIB EYE STEAK SAUCE CHAMPIGNONAngus beef rib eye steak served with chive mashed potato, broccoli, and mushroom creamy sauce$34.00
- COQ AU VINSlow-cooked chicken quarters with red wine, mushroom, and onion confit. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables$28.00
- SHAKEN FILET MIGNONSautéed filet mignon, served with tomato garlic rice, cucumber, and red and green bell peppers$24.00
- VEGAN-BEEF SHAKEN TOFUVegetarianSautéed vegan-beef tofu, served with red and green bell peppers, oyster mushroom, and a choice of tomato garlic rice or garlic noodles$20.00
Desserts
- BELGIAN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKEDark chocolate lava cake, vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis$12.00
- BELGIAN TIRAMISUBelgian style tiramisu with speculoos$10.00
- CLASSIC FRENCH CRÈME BRÛLÉEVanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar crust, mint and berry$12.00
- APPLE TARTE TATINCaramelized apple tart, baked upside-down$12.00
Teas
- ORGANIC BLACK TEA (HOT OR ICED)$4.00
- ORGANIC JASMINE GREEN TEA (HOT ONLY)$4.00
- ORGANIC LAVENDER-TULSI HERBAL TEA$4.00
- LEMON GINGER HERBAL TEA$4.00
- CHAMOMILE TEA$4.00
- DECAF EARL GREY TEA$4.00
Soft Drinks & Juices
- COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE, GINGERALE$3.00
- SAN PELLEGRINO SPARKLING WATER$4.00
- ORANGE JUICE, APPLE JUICE$4.00
- PINEAPPLE JUICE, CRANBERRY JUICE$4.00
Coffees
- FRENCH PRESSED$5.00
96 S 1st St, San Jose, CA, 95113
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- Friday (today)
- 5pm–9pm
- Saturday
- 5pm–9pm
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5pm–9pm
- Thursday
- 5pm–9pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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