Elyse Restaurant

We went here for our anniversary dinner for the first time. They had a flower centerpiece and champagne ready for us. The atmosphere was very inviting and intimate. The service was excellent. The staff makes you feel special and welcomed. The appetizers, entree and dessert were all very tasty. (Sea Bass and short ribs) We would come back here.

I had high hopes for Elyse, but our experience left much to be desired. Despite being seated before two other parties, we noticed both received their food ahead of us. As a result, my son’s Wagyu arrived overcooked. I hesitate to suggest bias, but as minorities, it was disheartening to see that the table served ahead of us was not. Service was also inconsistent. Our server didn’t write down our order, which led to a billing error—we were charged for a more expensive Chardonnay than the one I ordered. Additionally, a simple request for salt and pepper was never fulfilled. I chose not to escalate these issues at the time, as it seemed the restaurant was understaffed, with one person managing the entire front of house. That said, aside from the overcooked Wagyu, our entrees were absolutely delicious, and the kitchen clearly has talent. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and considers improving staffing levels and training. Elyse has real potential, but the service must rise to meet the quality of the food.

Was there for a long private event (dinner) . The starters, specifically the garlic noodles were fantastic! The crab amuse-bouche was also a delicious starter! I had the short ribs and they were flavorful and presented well b it the seabass my friend had was the star! Dessert was a flan and it was fine but I’m rarely blown away by flan from whomever makes it Would definitely visit again

We had a business luncheon at the patio of the restaurant. Great vibes and service. Really enjoyed and our customers were very satisfied! Highly recommend for lunch or evening event.

Nice restaurant with great location, staff, atmosphere, delicious Vietnamese- French meals. I had a great dinner for my birthday, my husband and I really enjoyed the food. Thanks!

Wow. French-Vietnamese already sets high expectations for me. Not only it is rare to find such in the Bay Area but also you know you're putting together two of the tastiest cuisines. From that regards, we walked into Elyse with high hopes and it absolutely delivered. As we all know, Vietnam was under the French influence and you have these wonderful concoctions like the Banh Mi. We were curious to see what a French base cuisine with Vietnamese twist could be. The shrimp skewers were delicious which leaned a bit more Vietnamese spices. They came out a bit cold but the inspiration was felt. The shrimp ceviche on traditional shrimp chips was absolutely genius. The two flavors complement and create magic. The vinegary shrimp ceviche with the fishy thick shrimp chip truly is magical and I had never tasted this combination before but it made so much sense. The Garlic Noodles were top notch. Thick pasta/udon like noodles with soy garlic sauce and plenty of butter. Just delicious. Our wagyu steak was done with perfection, tasty and flavorful and the chef paid attention to all the veggies and potato as well. Every sauce definitely had a French buttery base but spiced with a Vietnamese twists. This is absolutely "fusion" done right. The desserts finally hit it out of the park. The black sesame panna cotta is simply out of this world. Not too sweet, but bland either. Creme brulee was smooth as well, although not mention-worthy. The interior gives a high ceiling, modern vibe, clean and chic - perfect for a date night. Decor includes both French and Vietnamese motifs. All around, I cannot believe such a jewel was sitting right in the heart of downtown San Jose. Elyse is a jewel of San Jose and is worth visiting the city for. It really is that good and has the potential to go up further if the chef perfects a few rough edges. I'm so glad I discovered Elyse and will absolutely be back.

TLDR: A nice restaurant with good food, but really needs to a) lean into the Vietnamese more, and b) provide more vegan options. Atmosphere: Elyse is a very nice restaurant that is quite unassuming from the exterior. I greatly enjoyed the simple, but fine details. Service: Generally good, kind, but seemed a bit bored because we were the only table being served. Food: Due to an unusually long wait time (even though we were literally the only table at the restaurant at 6:00 on a Wednesday), they graciously brought out a free jackfruit salad. This was quite tasty and was a refreshingly good start to the meal. Our table also ordered the crispy brussels which were also very good. I as the vegan was really excited for some vegan Vietnamese food and the menu online noted I multiple options that are no longer available unfortunately. My only entree option was a cassoulet which was good, but nothing mind blowing. Without any form of plant-based protein, it was more a bean stew that really needed a kick of pepper or something to bring it out of averageness. Compared to the apps, it was very boring. The two omni's enjoyed their food as more so. If I was rating this solely on a vegan's perspective, I would probably say the food is around 3-3.5 stars, but with the omni's enjoying their food, I bumped it up to a solid 4: Good, but not great. Overall, I would definitely try Elyse again next time I am in San Jose, but only if there are some actual Vietnamese options on the menu. While I understand that France colonized Vietnam and the cuisine's are intermixed, this feels more like a French restaurant with a tiny dash of Vietnam.

Not too many dishes on the menu though, I really like the lamb and the short ribs, appetizers are also meet my expectations. However, the environment downgraded the total score here. Food, service and the location are really good. If they can change all the cookwares, furniture and lighting here, the experience can be much more better.

Amazing food and interior. From the moment you step in past the bamboo painted windows, you feel that you are walking into luxury. There is a beautiful decor on the wall with the Eiffel tower, making you feel that you are in Paris. The service was very kind and the food came out quickly. Truffled potato and onion vichysoisse - 2/5 thought this would taste like French onion soup but was nothing like it, tasted almost like water to be honest but surprisingly the picky toddler was a fan Coq au vin - 5++/5 AMAZING!! You can really taste the wine and the chicken tears so easily in the mouth with flavor. Would totally come back here just for this dish. Wagyu picanha champignon - 5+/5 also a solid winner, meat we asked for medium well and it was the right texture without being overly chewy and the sauce paired well with the meat. Appreciated the mashed potatoes and the broccolini. Prime rib pho - 5/5 great tasting broth that is more flavorful than regular Vietnamese restaurants, with plenty of noodles. We paid overall ~$130. Parking nearby is difficult, would recommend the Wells fargo parking garage nearby that was $12 on a weekend day, compared to $20 or $30 for other nearby parking spots. We will definitely be back.

Came here for a group dinner after a meeting in the SJ convention center. We had a resy so they sat us quickly in the wine room. Our table shared all of the appetizers as well as all of the sides. The brussel sprouts are a must have and all of the sides were delicious! We ended up ordering 2 Brussels and 2 garlic noodles. Entrees were great but very pricey for what you get. Service was super friendly but we needed to repeat requests multiple times.

Stopped in here for a midweek dinner. Sat right away despite not having a reservation. Place moderately crowded. Service was attentive and super friendly they went out of their way to make me feel welcome. Started with a Sicilian red which was nice and light. Bar man told me that in Italy, the further south you go, the lighter the reds. With white wine it is the opposite. Started with mushroom tartlet which was delicate and delicious. Super good I could had two! Followed with coq a vin which I think is a tough dish to cook. It was perfectly executed and I really liked it. All in all a great dinner and I have a new go to place in San Jose.

Excellent service and amazing quality food. The Brussel Sprouts were huge in portion for it being an appetizer! Delicious, crispy, and packed with acidic and savory flavor. The Shrimp Mango Ceviche was fresh and refreshing after how savory the Brussel Sprouts were. The Coq Au Vin was tender, pulled apart easily, juicy, and the mashed potatoes and vegetables complimented the dish beautifully! The Red Wine Reduction sauce was a little too potent for my liking but was still a great addition to the dish! This restaurant also has a bar separate from the dining area which I definitely want to go my next visit! The ambiance overall was beautiful and I'd definitely come here again

Went here for a late Mother's Day and we were pretty impressed! The inside is nice, modern, and spacious. The servers were friendly and attentive and the food was pretty good! We got these things: Mushroom tartlette (5/5)- my absolute favorite of the night. Flaky puff pastry with creamy umami mushroom topping Mussels (5/5)- my brother and boyfriend's favorite of the night! The fish sauce works really well in the broth Garlic noodles (3/5)- average, not too garlicky Short rib bourguignon (4/5)- good and solid Lamb chops (4/5)- cooked a perfect medium rare, pretty good Sea bass (4/5)- my favorite entree of the night but I had to dock a point off for how tiny this dish was Picahna (3/5)- basic Overall, this place was pretty good! The mussels were everyone's favorite because it was super flavorful and they give you a bunch for the price ($21). The sea bass was super delicious as well but the portion was a lot smaller than expected and definitely not worth the price. Overall, I'd totally come back for apps and try some new things

Had a great experience here on a Saturday night for dinner! We were seated immediately with no reservation, which we were surprised by! The inside is very open and nicely decorated. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. We ordered a couple of drinks, a strawberry mule and a signature cocktail. Both drinks were delicious and refreshing! My only note was that my mule was served in a tall glass instead of the usual "mule cup", but it was still good! For food, we ordered the pho and coq au vin. Both dishes were perfection. The chicken was cooked tenderly and the pho was great! The staff also gave us a black sesame panna cotta on the house, which was so kind! We absolutely loved the dessert!!

This food was amazing. All of it. The service was friendly and fast. I dont see how you can improve of any of the services. This place also has an awesome date night type of vibe. As for the food, the garlic noodle were killer with a little bit of the muscle broth drizzled on top.

French Vietnamese fusion restaurant: We got a bunch of different food to try. I enjoyed my wagyu steak. The mushroom puffed pastry was crispy flaky and delicious. Lambchops were good as well. Staff was attentive and ambiance was nice.

This is the new location of the restaurant. You can't see what the restaurant looks like from the outside since the windows are covered. We also had trouble finding the entrance. Inside, there's a bar side and the dining room. The dining room is spacious but not too many tables. We enjoyed our meal here. The menu is French-Vietnamese but more French with some dishes with Vietnamese ingredients. We ordered the mussels to start that had Vietnamese herbs and fish sauce. It was really good. The braised short rib was tender and flavorful. The roasted rack of lamb was cooked perfectly.

I've been wanting to try Élyse for a long time, even when it was formerly located on 2nd street. I finally got around to trying the restaurant when one of my really good friends was in town for the weekend. I made dinner reservations for a party of 3 at 6:15pm on a Saturday. We were running late ~15 minutes, but my husband notified the restaurant. The receptionist was cool about us being behind schedule and assured us that our table wouldn't be relinquished. When we finally got to the restaurant, I was surprised to find out different this new establishment was compared to its previous location. I remember it being small and intimate, but this new spot on 1st street was very open and spacious. I honestly didn't get the vibe. The place didn't really have much character to it. I felt like I was eating at a pop-up restaurant in a warehouse. That being said, I felt like the service and food made up for it. Overall service was great. Friendly and helpful staff members all around. Food came out in a timely manner. I enjoyed mostly everything I ate. We had two appetizers: mussels and side of fries with truffle aioli. The mussels had a unique sweetness and strong lemon grass flavor. The fries were excellent. I loved how crispy they were, and they must've been fried in a different kind of animal fat. The aioli had a great balance of truffle flavor that wasn't overpowering. My friend's prime pho was OK. I thought the broth had a heavy flavor like anise that I wasn't feeling. My and my husband's entrees were awesome though. My husband got the beef bourguignon, which was incredibly tender and fall off the bone. I lucked out and got the last wagyu picanha of the night, and it was THE BEST dish. The meat was fatty, flavorful, and perfectly medium rare. Loved all the elements on my dish as well including the mushroom marsala, grilled broccolini, and smooth mashed potatoes.

Looking for a GNO, I found this on yelp and lucky for us able to squeeze us 3 in on a Friday night. Anything Viet and French-fusion always stands out for me to try and I heard they moved locations. Since I haven't been to the new location this was fun to experience. Here's what we ordered to share: Appetizers: Shrimp Mango Ceviche ($17) This was refreshing to eat, the citrusy shrimp mixed on top of a crunchy shrimp cracker.. (wish there were more crackers) Mussels meuniere ($19) The mussels were packed with tons of herby flavors, this was really tasty. Braised Short Ribs Bourguignon ($41) The beef was super tender in a deep red wine sauce and veggies. This did not come with the Belgian style fries, so - one star. Glazed Seabass ($39) The fish was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Veggies were on point. Garlic Noodles ($8) If i can just eat noodles all day it probably would be these. The noodles were the super flavorful and not too oily, topped with parmesan. Overall service was amazing, ambiance was beautiful, and this was plenty of food for us. We left satisfied and happy to come back to try their amazing other dishes.

We ordered Coq Au Vin, Pho, and mussels. All are delicious. The beef in the pho is truly marinated in a unique way. The chicken leg in Coq Au Vin is soft, tender, and the mashed potatoes with vegetables goes very well. The restaurant vibe is fantastic and romantic, with friendly staff!

Food was ok. 1. Truffle fries. 3 stars. Basically, slightly crispy steak fries with a truffle aioli. 2. Jackfruit salad. 5 stars. Refreshing and delicious. 3. vichyssoise soup. 3 stars. Tasted good. Pricey for a purely liquid soup. 4. Rack of lamb. 3 stars. Tasty, but small portions on the lamb and not enough sides to go with it (smear of potatoes) 5. Coq. Au vin. 2 stars. Wife wasn't too happy with it. Not much potatoes and sides. 6. A9 Australian steak. 4 stars. Tasty, but fattiness level didn't match with an A9 rating that would be equivalent to A5 Japanese rating. Might have been the cut of meat. 7. Short rib. 4 stars. Fell off the bone. Ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Service was good. Staff was attentive. Alcoholic beverages were good.

Had a fun girls brunch for Galentines. We loved everything on the menu so we decided to do a family style meal. Crabs Benedict- crab was fresh, English muffin soft and hollandaise sauce was perfect not too rich or heavy like many others. Steak n eggs - steak perfectly cooked medium rare. We asked for scrambled eggs (best I've ever had). Although eggs seem simple, it really takes a talented chef to make them perfect and they did! Loco Moco - perfect hangover dish! Good quality beef patty and gravy was delicious. Lemon French toast - last but not least. French toast was soft and fluffy with a lemon cream in the middle. No need for syrup. But if even the syrup was freshly made. Great place for a group meal. Our next venture is dinner at Élyse

We visited Élyse for a celebration - the food + service were both sooo good! I'd recommend making a reservation in advance; it was pretty busy on a Friday night. They serve French and Vietnamese fusion cuisine. We had a party of 4, so I was able to try a few items: + Mushroom Tartelette (4/5) ($14): The flavor profile on this was craaazy good. I felt like it needed a bit more filling vs. puff pastry though, but either way the mushrooms were delicious! + Mussels Meuniere (5/5) ($19): One of my fav items! The mussels tasted fresh and the hints of nuoc mam / fish sauce definitely shined through. + Jackfruit Salad (5/5) ($17): Super refreshing, the way the jackfruit and all of the herbs came together was great! + Braised Short Ribs Bourguignon (4/5) ($41): This definitely tasted like a spin on Vietnamese bo kho to me lol - the short ribs were fall off the bone tender, and I loved how rich the sauce tasted! It came with a side of fries that were just okay. + Black Sesame Pannacotta (5/5): SOOO good. The pannacotta was addicting and the black sesame flavor was very fragrant. The restaurant gave dark, intimate vibes good for a date or special occasion. They're located in DTSJ, so parking can be difficult. There's a paid parking lot nearby, but I'd probably opt to use rideshare.

Food was a solid 4+ stars service was 5+ deserving of a 5 star review. Came after a show near by. Loved the decor . It wasnt too noisy like a lot of places and tables were spaced out not cramped at all. All the staff were really friendly. Started with cocktails and mango ceviche. Both came out quickly and were very good. Had a seared ahi salad it was quite large and was also good although it could have been better with a little heat to compliment the sweet dressing. At one point a cute girl possible the manager came by noticed my water glass was empty and said "this is a pet peeve of mine you get a free cocktail or dessert". That was really nice it hadn't been empty for long as everyone was pretty attentive there but not overbearing. I like how they changed out our dishes and silverware before the main course. For a main dish we had the Sea Bass which was excelled in a miso based sauce a bit sweet for me but still really good. Since we had the free Chocolate Lava cake coming we opted to skip any further dishes. The desert was fabulous served with vanilla ice cream and strawberries. We left very happy and plan to return if we are in the area again.

Elyse had their soft opening at their new location. We almost didn't go because there is still no signage on the door and all the windows had grey covering as if it was closed. If we didn't notice the lights on we would have gone someplace else, but so glad we didn't. The server was very friendly. For now they don't have their liquor license but if you bring your own bottle of wine there is no corking fee. They even offered a complementary non alcoholic wine since they couldn't serve wine yet. As for the food, it excellent. We started with the MUSHROOM TARTELETTE Baked puff pastry topped with creamy mushroom, onion confit, salsa verde, and parmesan cheese. It was so light, crunchy, and savory. WOW what a way to start my meal. I ordered COQ AU VIN. Slow-cooked chicken quarters with red wine, mushroom, and onion confit. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. It was full of flavor and yummy!! My husband had the 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 and was very happy with it. It was very tender and melted in your mouth. For dessert we shared the blackened sesame penna cotta with strawberries. It was very light and with a hint of sweetness. The sesames added a nice toasted crunch. I enjoyed it. The only reason I don't give Elyse 5 stars is it wasn't easy to find and when you walk in there is a smell. It could be left over from whatever was in the space before or the wood. I don't know. They could probably change the soap dispenser in the ladies room too instead of using a bottle that looks like something from the Dollar Tree. I wish the owners much success at the new location. The food was excellent and I highly recommend this restaurant!

Came here to watch the Warriors finals. Food, service and bar area was nice but the TV was too high and I felt like I had to strain my neck a bit but other than that overall was great experience.

Excellent food, only positives across the board. Lamb was tender and cooked to perfection with a superb wine sauce. Waiters were very attentive to us and the chef personally came out to greet us and make sure the experience was nothing less than excellent. I also recommend the Brussels sprout appetizer and the black sesame pudding for dessert!

My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary. They were very kind to us and got us seated immediately. The service was nice as well, our food came out decently fast. We got the roasted Brussel sprouts, which were my favorite. The salad here is good too. We got the one with raw fish in it. For our entrées, we got the lamb and Seabass. I personally liked the lamb more, and so did my boyfriend. The atmosphere is very calming and lighting is on the dim side.

3.5 stars. Food (from appetizers to entrees) was solid but nothing special, more French than Vietnamese. Pricing is well-priced for their portions. Dessert and drinks are skippable. Service felt rushed (7 of us were there from 7:30-9:15pm; maybe their kitchen closes at 9pm?). If you're already in the area, I'd say it's a good choice before going out for drinks or something in the area. If you're not in SJ, I wouldn't make the trip for it.

Valentine's dinner was a letdown. Cold scallops and sea bass, plus a dry, stale opera cake. Food quality was subpar. Will not recommend this place. A big disappointment

We actually had a hard time finding the entrance. The windows did not look right but once we were seated inside it was actually nice. The service was excellent. We started with the mushroom tartlets and salad. They were both delicious. I had the veggie casserole which was excellent but the lamb dish was the winner. The only disappointment was they served little coffee packet for the cream and no saucer for the coffee. I found it kind of off....

Amazing atmosphere and delicious food! The chicken was tender and fell right off the bone, and the glazed sea bass was absolutely delightful.

Unfortunately won't be coming back, the jackfruit salad was recommended but tasted mostly of raw onions. I got the pho, and was looking forward to it, the noodles were under cooked to the point of being hard to chew, and I'm the type of person who likes pasta Al dente. I had to wait for it the soak in the soup for longer to tolerate eating them. The beef was tender but broth was overly salty and without any rich beef flavor, as they claim in the menu that it simmers for 10 hrs. I can make better beef pho broth in my instapot at home. My husband enjoyed his coq au Vin; it was comforting and tasty but not a standout, again tasted like soy braised chicken I can make at home, nothing like the french dish it's supposed to represent (no lardons, no pearl onions or shallots, no mushrooms, no red wine sauce.)

This is the best restaurant in San Jose. We started our evening with a drink at the bar. The ambiance was vibrant and the bartender was very knowledgeable. We dined in the main dining room. Must try the mussels I had the seabass that was perfectly cooked and my husband had the waygu. It was paired perfectly with a bottle of wine picked by our bartender. Can't wait to go back

The restaurant JUST reopened in this "new" location. The decor was on its way to being very cool. The bar was not yet open (as they were still waiting for their liquor license). We brought a bottle of wine and the corkage fee was waived. Greatly appreciated. The server was amazing. We (party of 2) had the mussels, Brussel sprouts, prime rib pho, and the sea bass. Mussels. Great broth flavor, the mussels were very sandy...so much that we couldn't eat them. The server took it off our bill. Brussel sprouts. Delicious but a little too sweet. I understand the sugar helps with caramelization, but flavor-wise, it competed with the umami. Prime rib pho. Yummy. I would order this again. Seabass. Ended up taking it home because we were too full. The seabass was good but again, too sweet. For a French/Vietnamese fusion restaurant, I expect the 3Fs. Fat, flavor, freshness. I am hoping to try this restaurant again when it's in full swing.

This is a nice little place to take your partner. Its a little fancy but also wont break the bank too bad. Good place to get some pretty good food and have a few drinks!

OMG I surprised my GF with her Birthday Date here. This place is so fabulous. The food is exquisite. Everything executed perfectly. There's a reason they don't have salt and pepper on the table because everything is seasoned perfectly. I had the short ribs, omg soooo good. My girlfriend had the sea bass, mmmmm. We started dinner with the shrimp with this sauce you put on it that is just unbelievable. We finished our dinner She had the sesame seed panna cotta. I had the chocolate lava cake which is cooked to order cuz it takes about 15 minutes to get but it is worth the wait. Are drinks we tried to craft cocktails, very very good cocktails. Are weight person she was great She was on top of everything. The decor of the restaurant is very nice. We will be back with my daughter. Now this is coming from somebody who went to culinary school back in the '80s worked in restaurants as a sous chef and executive chef. I cook food like this but I've never been served food like this and been able to sit down and relax and have cocktails and eat it. (What I find sad is that there's so many empty places in downtown San Jose. When we left every table was almost taken but back in the day before COVID killed the city this place would have been hustling and bustling turning the tables two or three times on a Friday night) We will be back & making you a go to for dinner time. I have sent these pics to some of my chef friends they all say, WOW. And the price point is perfect. All this for less then $200.00 we have 4 cocktails Thanks Kevin Conahan

Had seen this place since it opened on 2nd Street and we finally tried it. Great food and service. Quiet and parking is close. The Brussels sprout appetizer is

We always enjoyed dinning at Elyse. Small menu but good food and reasonable pricing for the food. The down side is they only open a few days a week so need to plan ahead.

Visiting San Jose for an AI conference, I found Elyse by searching Yelp for a nearby restaurant. The food and ambiance were great. I really enjoyed the roasted lamb. The vichyssoise was tasty as was their black sesame panna cotta. Very attentive service. Thanks for a great recommendation.

We had a truly unique, memorable and amazing experience here last night! The owners (Thach and Christopher) are not just an incredibly talented somm/chef duo, they are also very gracious and wonderful people. Make sure to check out their own brand of armagnac, Cardinal Du Four. It is so smooth and delicious and the bottle is so creative and beautiful. If you get a chance and are lucky, you can hear Christopher tell you his inspiration behind the armagnac, the brand and packaging. So creative and passionate...I have a lot of respect for that. It would make great gift and I had to buy a bottle. The food was excellent and the decor was warm and cozy. I am excited that they are moving to a new larger location close by and can't wait to visit them there. My best wishes to them!

TLDR: A nice restaurant with good food, but really needs to a) lean into the Vietnamese more, and b) provide more vegan options. Atmosphere: Elyse is a very nice restaurant that is quite unassuming from the exterior. I greatly enjoyed the simple, but fine details. Service: Generally good, kind, but seemed a bit bored because we were the only table being served. Food: Due to an unusually long wait time (even though we were literally the only table at the restaurant at 6:00 on a Wednesday), they graciously brought out a free jackfruit salad. This was quite tasty and was a refreshingly good start to the meal. Our table also ordered the crispy brussels which were also very good. I as the vegan was really excited for some vegan Vietnamese food and the menu online noted I multiple options that are no longer available unfortunately. My only entree option was a cassoulet which was good, but nothing mind blowing. Without any form of plant-based protein, it was more a bean stew that really needed a kick of pepper or something to bring it out of averageness. Compared to the apps, it was very boring. The two omni's enjoyed their food as more so. If I was rating this solely on a vegan's perspective, I would probably say the food is around 3-3.5 stars, but with the omni's enjoying their food, I bumped it up to a solid 4: Good, but not great. Overall, I would definitely try Elyse again next time I am in San Jose, but only if there are some actual Vietnamese options on the menu. While I understand that France colonized Vietnam and the cuisine's are intermixed, this feels more like a French restaurant with a tiny dash of Vietnam.

We had my son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Elyse. It was all arranged by Thach, the food and service was amazing. Made the evening one to remember. All the appetizers were super yummy. Then the main course was overtop excellent. Our taste buds were doing the happy dance. Thank you all for making the evening beautiful.

food quality was great and service was attentive despite being admittedly short staffed. The pho in particular is an amazing value for meat portioning and quality at the price. There are some wrinkles to iron out in the ambiance as the restaurant matures into this location, but it's a local gem to be sure.

Great food and nice ambiance, though the lights are a little bright for a fancy restaurant. My friends and I ordered almost all the entrees and shared them all. Everything tasted good!

I have been wanting to try this place, and it was the perfect opportunity for my partner's birthday. Parking in downtown is a bit difficult but we were lucky; the restaurant is on the side of the train so find parking first before you head to the restaurant. First of all, the owner was so sweet and accommodating to us, and the manager who served us drinks was very attentive and friendly. We started with pear flower and margarita, so good. It was such a cute place; definitely good for date nights as well. For appetizers, my partner and I are usually picky with our Brussel sprouts, but this honestly was the best we ever had, and I am glad to hear it's on the menu all year round. Entrees, oh god, it was SO delicious! Both shaken beef and braised short ribs were tender and well seasoned. We would keep eating if we weren't so stuffed by all the food. I am glad we found this place and it is now my favorite. They are moving to a new place nearby since the current building is being developed. We will be back then, thank you again for a memorable night and an amazing meal!

I kept walking by the door because the windows were covered up but the inside of the restaurant was quite nice. Each fo the foods were quite good so would definitely recommend. Unfortunately, their signature pho was out, but everything else was still great. If it wasn't for taking 40 min to get to downtown sj to park, I would go again.

Such a wonderful place to celebrate an anniversary with some delicious food! For appetizers, we got the shrimp mango ceviche and Brussels sprouts salad to share between two of us. We felt pretty sustained just from the appetizers! The shrimp mango ceviche was so good. It was fresh and had a great combination of flavors. The Brussels sprouts salad was amazing!!! I never had Brussels sprouts that tasted like that before and am already craving it! We ordered the salade nicoise and braised short ribs bourguignon for our entrees. The salad nicoise was a great portion and super tasty. The braised short ribs were so tender that it fell off the bone and reminded us of Vietnamese beef stew (bo kho). I ordered the strawberry mule and it was delicious! Great for people who like to go easy and don't like the taste of alcohol. We got the Belgian chocolate lava cake for dessert and it was a little sad since the middle was just firm. I would say it's just a normal chocolate cake than a lava cake. I would have given 5 stars but the wait in between our appetizers, entrees, and dessert was a lot longer than it should've been. We were here for a total of 2 hours and a table that came after us left before us. But despite this, I would still come back here as long as I have a free night. Parking was available in a nearby garage and was free for the first 90 mins. Reservations are easy to make through Yelp.

I love how they have used this new-to-them space - it suits the high level of hospitality and food quite well. Great food (smallish menu), some nice vegetarian option (but much more meat and fish focused) and good space between the tables. I really hope they do well, they are so nice and are really preparing some lovely dishes.

Ambiance: beautifully decorated and spacious. Separated into bar area on the entrance side and restaurant to the right side. But the restaurant had a funny mildewy smell. The entrance door was non-descriptive so almost went into restaurant next door Service: attentive staff but a bit awkward and inexperienced Food: good food but nothing spectacular. We had the fries, sea bass and lamb chop. Asian twist to the dishes were inventive but quality, quantity and taste was substandard to high price they were charging

We visited Elyse for the first time during Restaurant Week in San Jose and were very pleased with our experience. The prix fixe menu, special for the week, was delicious with coq-au-vin, braised short ribs with an Asian flavor, and a vegetarian option. Desserts were a chocolate lava cake and a delicious black sesame Panna cotta. We were impressed with the food, and though service was a bit slow on a busy night, it was pleasant and attentive. We plan to return on another occasion to sample the full menu.

The menu is somewhat limited, but the lamb and short ribs are fantastic. The appetizers also exceeded my expectations.

Tried this place out for date night and it is a solid, solid spot! The food was cooked well, servers were very nice, and the ambiance had a good vibe. To top it off, the prices were very reasonable compared to a lot of other places on a "date night" list. I would give it 5 stars but the only thing that didn't push me over the edge of 4 stars is that the food wasn't exactly what I would describe as unique. It said that there is a Vietnamese/French fusion, but I only tasted either French or Vietnamese. But nonetheless, the food was delicious. I'll be back 100%! Just know that downtown SJ isn't really the safest place haha.

We found this place on Yelp and were surprised on how reasonable their prices and portions were! The ambiance was nice. We lucked out with Pamela F. As our server. She was very professional and we appreciated her hospitality. Wish that the parking situation wasn't so expensive but we get it. It's downtown. Maybe next time we'll take uber!

4.5 stars--Vietnamese / French food--yes please. Date night or nice family celebration vibes! Came here to celebrate my birthday with my boyfriend with reservation and was not disappointed by the food! Restaurant is located Downtown SJ--can either scour for street parking or park in an attended lot. Brussel Sprouts Salad ($14): Definitely get. It was crispy and not too oily with the perfect amount of mustard dressing and parm! Crispy Crunchy Chicken Wings ($14): Lived up to the name and had a lot of flavor on the outside since they were tossed in fish sauce. Wished the meat was seasoned a bit more on the inside but it was good! Rib Eye Steak Sauce Champignon ($34): LOVED IT. From the juicy and charred flavor of the generous portion of ribeye to the creamy potato gratin. If you love creamy mushroom sauces and a generous steak, this is amazing!!! Smoked Prime Rib ($42; only Fri/Sat): My bf got this one--the meat was cooked to perfection--juicy and well seasoned generous portion! Wish they mentioned that they were out of horseradish ahead of time though (mentioned on the menu description). Didn't know until we got our food and asked where it was. Tiramisu ($10): Really yummy! The cake was soaked full of creamy espresso flavor. A great way to end the meal. Overall would come back for the delicious food! Only subtracted 0.5 stars because there were a few kinks in service. Got pretty busy towards the middle of our meal on Friday night, so service was a bit slow. They didn't really have waiters in designated areas so we had to just wave down whoever was around for sodas, the check, etc. Also would suggest letting guests know when they're out of something that usually goes on a dish.

The Vibe was right. The host, had knowledge on what was good. They don't have their liquor license yet, but let us bring in our own bottle of wine. Might I add no cork fee so Free. They provided a pale of ice to keep wine cold. I had the Braised Beef and my date had A4 wagyu steak. Both dishes were great and affordable. Appetizer we had was a Ceviche with a twist...shrimp puff chip that was delicious. . Topped it off with a dessert crème brûlée that was amazing. I'm definitely going back to try other stuff on menu.

Soft opening at the new location on 1st. Really nice staff. Food was really good. We shared two apps, 1 salad, 2 mains and 1 dessert. We destroyed the Mushroom Tartelett before we could take a picture. The Shrimp Mango ceviche was equally as good and paired with the rice crackers made an inviting snap, crackle, pop sound. Jack fruit salad was really tasty and not something usually found. Our two mains were the sea-bass and the lamb. The lamb was prepared to our liking of medium. The rosemary wine sauce complimented the lamb really well. The sea-bass was very well prepared. The ponzu sauce was a little sweeter than I like, but it was still very good. We will be back for sure!