Elyse Restaurant

Very casual service, Roni was pleasant and chill, made great recommendations and we enjoyed dinner very much. Not only was the food tasty, but the dining room was spacious and tables weren’t too close to each other giving us a nice relaxing space to chat over a meal. We had really loved when E&O was here back in the day, and it’s wonderful knowing this place is still bringing an Asian vibe cuisine now as Elyse. I ordered the short rib and it was very hearty portion. My brother got the filet dish and we both had some togo. Lots of flavors to enjoy….and thx again to Roni for being so chill and positive.

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.

The food here is really good. The salad nicoise and ceviche were good sized portions and quite good. The short rib bourguignon was an interesting fusion of French boeuf bourguignon and Vietnamese bò kho. It was super tender and the fries were nice and crispy. The garlic noodles were tasty, though if you have small kids the flavor may be a bit too garlicky. The ambience was a bit strange because the place was large but not as bustling as you would expect on a Friday night. The tables are also a little high compared to the seat height, which made it difficult for the kids to eat. Overall, a nice meal.

This is my favourite french restauarant in the bay area! Amazing food, service and environment. I really like the braised short ribs bourguignon and mushroom tartelette.

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.

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.

It was a pleasure to return to Elyse after their recent reopening in Downtown San Jose. The new location is fantastic, and the dining experience was just as delightful as I remembered. The appetizers were a highlight. The brussel sprouts with Dijon dressing and mussels are a must-try, both dishes being flavorful and well-prepared. The ahi tuna salad was decent, providing a fresh and light start to the meal. For the main entrées, I thoroughly enjoyed the lamb ribs, which were served with creamy mashed potatoes and slices of carrots. The glazed sea bass was also cooked to perfection. For steak lovers, the Basses-côtes is a must-try. Desserts were outstanding, with the mint panna cotta and lava cake providing a perfect end to the meal. I look forward to returning to Elyse to try out their specials and enjoy another wonderful dining experience. 😃😌

Loved the food and atmosphere. Parking across the street $16 flat.

Had a great experience here this evening. I wanted to treat my coworkers to dinner so made a reservation for a large group a few weeks prior. Making the reservation was a tad difficult since the my did not respond to my email or inquiry from their website and had to call. We arrived for our early dinner and was seated promptly. The place slowly filled up as the night went on. We ordered an assortment of appetizers and entrees. Raved about dishes were their Belgium fries, mussels, and the chicken dish. Most of my coworkers ordered the shaken filet and rice. I had the short rib. Everyone throughly enjoyed their food. They also have a nice cocktail menu. I don't drink but all of my coworkers had a drink and they all seemed to enjoy their drinks. Service was prompt and courteous. We all had a great time. I would definitely return here again.

Central location in dtsj. Could be a really nice event space to rent out for big parties. There's a full bar in the front and huge seating area in the next room. We made reservations for a party of 6 people for dinner and got seated right away even though 2 of our party wasn't there yet. Staff were nice and refilled water quickly. Food came out slow but i think it was because they were waiting for the whole party to be seated. Food was good, nothing life changing but good. Pho was kinda too sweet for my taste. The ahi tuna salad was yummy. Chicken was good but expensive for what it is. Cocktails were all creative and didnt skimp on the alcohol. Overall food is good to ok. Venue is pretty, big, and clean. Parking is hard cuz its dtsj. Cocktails were nice. I think the only downer is the price for ok food. Otherwise I would recommend it for nice sit down dinners if you need to find a place downtown.

Overall, a solid place in spite of some culinary inflation in the menu descriptions. The mains while good, didn't blow me away but the fries... the fries... + belgian fries / $8 A tad oversalted but very addictive. Aioli was good but was actually fancy mayo rather than the real stuff which packs a garlic punch. + wagyu picanha champignon / $45 Australian grading so don't expect Japanese wagyu. It was extremely beefy and tender, cooked perfectly to the requested medium rare. Mushroom demi was good but should've gotten the chimmi. Broccolini and pomme puree were also good, but the pomme should have been way richer. You're supposed to feel guilt while eating it. It was more like fancy, smoother mashed potatoes than real pomme puree. + short rib bourguignon / $43 Likely prepared well but just tasted like beef stew to me from tasting my friend's dish. I might be too uncultured to appreciate the subtleties here.

I hate to be a hater but this place in the new location misses in so many ways. The quality of food and service fall short. There was also a damp musty smell that hit us on the way in that the staff have obviously got used to and don't notice. Downtown SJ has so much to offer but this place isn't on that list

We tried this place for the first time on a recent trip to San Jose. We weren't really sure what to expect but wanted something upscale-ish with great food but not quite, fine dining with an overly formal or stuffy atmosphere. I think this place was pretty perfect. We made a reservation but it was not necessary as there was only not one other table when we arrived. Other than that, it was empty. Everyone we interacted with here was so friendly. The hostess, our server and the bartender provided great service and helped make our evening special. The food was very good. Especially the short rib! Although not really a tart, the mushroom tartlet was tasty. It's more of a puff pastry with a delicious mushroom sauce. I also really enjoyed the steak with chimichurri. It was a little small but I wasn't super hungry so it worked out. The spring rolls were fantastic. Little flavor bombs. The cocktails here were very good and they have a pretty solid wine list. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the wines and chatted with us about them for a bit. All in all, a very enjoyable evening. Thank you!

Came here for a birthday dinner. It was lovely. We were greeted right away and taken to our table. We made reservations the week of. We ordered drinks, the mushroom tartlette pastry, short ribs, and black cod. Everything was delicious. I would have liked more of the sides but the main entrees were filling. And as mentioned DELICIOUS! A chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream was brought out with a candle - a lovely surprise. Thank you, baby! I would got a 4.5 star rating. The only thing lacking was from the atmosphere and seating. It was comfortable but it could be more cozy with plush chairs. The crowd was small and not loud which I appreciated. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They offered to take pictures a couple times.

December 18th 2024 came here on a Wednesday night a little after 5:00 p.m. using an Open table reservation. Turned out it didn't have to have a reservation as a place was empty. The $13 potato onion vichyssoise was a very thick and Rich soup full of flavor and very filling. Haven't had soup this tasty in years. The $39 glaze sea bass was soft and deliciously flaky textured white fish with a very sweet sauce to add flavor to an otherwise bland whitefish. The only drawback was that the portion size was about 4 oz the tops and would have left me starving for more. My $41 beef bourguignon was rich and tender beef on bone in a wine sauce and was exceptionally tasty. This place was not too far from the now vacated back a yard Jamaican chicken. Great ambience with a statue of the Eiffel Tower along with pictures at night of the structure in Paris. For those of you who can't afford to fly to Paris you can have a bit of taste of French cuisine right here at Elyse restaurant.

Great location, good ambiance, nice food! Came here over the weekend and did not know what to expect but boy was I surprised! Attentive host and servers. Here's what I got: 1) mushroom tarlette: 7/10, nice and flaky with mushroom cream sauce. Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, I just wish it was warm. 2) Waygu Pichana: 9/10, the waygu was wonderful! Buttery, melt in your mouth! The sauce on top is well seasoned. Broccolini standard and garlic noodles were really good just a tad bit dry. 3) Black Sesame Panna Cotta: 8/10, mellow flavor, not too sweet. 4) Pear Elder flower: 8/10, slightly sweet and very strong. Overall, I'd give this place an 8/10!

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.

My cousins invited me here to celebrate my engagement. The restaurant was located downtown near the VTA lightrail, which is convenient even though my fiancé drove us down and we walked to the restaurant from a nearby parking garage on 3rd street. We were greeted as soon as we got in and seated with my cousins. The waitress gave us our menus and asked if she could start us off with an appetizer or some drinks, but we asked for a few more minutes to decide. We eventually settled on garlic noodles and their Brussel sprout salad. We saw good things about their garlic noodles in previous yelp reviews, and they were excellent: good garlic flavor, some heat from the extra jalapeños they gave us on the side, and a good portion size for sharing. The Brussel sprout salad was amazing. I'd never eaten Brussel sprouts that I actually liked before, and these knocked me out of the park. They were a little crispy on the outside and had a sweet and savory glaze. My fiancé ordered a bowl of pho which he enjoyed. The portion size was incredibly massive and the quantity of meat was good. I thought the pho was just okay and pho of similar quality could be found at other establishments around SJ. I decided on the roasted lamb, medium. The vegetables on the side were roasted to perfection, he mashed potatoes were soft and fluffy, and the lamb was succulent. We finished with some Belgian dark chocolate lava cake. It's actually not sharing size, but the whole table just took a few bites anyway. It came out fresh and I took a piping hot mouthful but it was delicious. The flavor profile was excellent with the bitterness of the dark chocolate and the tartness of the raspberry coulis paired with the sweetness of the vanilla ice cream. The service was good and the waitress would come by periodically to check how we were doing and refill our waters. I wasn't a huge fan of how the paper menus were just left on our table as more and more dishes were brought out and the menus just ended up being coasters. We eventually just set them on a barrel nearby to keep our table from getting too cluttered. The decor was simple with most of their influences from France (including a huge mural of the Eiffel Tower on a wall). This place isn't my usual price point, but the service was good and the food was great. I might come back again later if I want some upscale French-Vietnamese cuisine.

Had a great pre show dinner with the family. Delicious French provincial food, including the Vietnamese dishes, in a very pleasant ambience. Perfect for dates and corporate dinners. Ordered the following and all were hits: shrimp ceviche, Belgian fries, pho with broth made from 10 hours of cooking, wagu dinnner, shaken beef, chicken coq au vin, and beef bourguignon that was incredible tender with the perfect flavoring using carrots and beets to sweetness.

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.

Visited with coworkers after a conference and the staff were very accommodating and the food was delicious.

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.

Great location! I was downtown SJ for a comedy show at Improv. We didn't have a reservation. We were able to walk in and got a table for 2 people at 5 pm when they opened. The service was great and the food was amazing although I would pass on the ceviche next time. The mushroom tartlette was the perfect combination of flaky and saucy. The wagyu was very tender. Highly recommend the lava cake

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!!

Went to Elyse on a Friday night date night. It's been on my list to try for a while and we chose to bite the bullet this time around. We got the Brussels, lamb chop (ribs), short ribs, and a chocolate lava cake. The Brussels were delicious. So good. The lamb was ok. I felt like it lacked flavor and salt. My partner liked her short ribs. The lava cake was good and a nice treat to cap the meal. The layout of the place is a bit strange. I don't mean it in a bad way, I mean I that it confused me. It's almost like the kitchen was and wasn't a focus. However, it's spacious, and cute. The service was good. We didn't want for anything and the staff was friendly. Politely laughed at my horrible "dad" jokes. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and a nice dinner.

My friends and I were here recently. Pretty good Vietnamese fusion food with nice presentation and attentive service. 4 starts because its not the best I've ever had, but it's pretty good. Reasonable price too.

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.

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

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.

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.

Absolutely the worst customer service I've ever received. I literally called four times and sent two emails to their info email address the website provided seeking a reply to a business dinner our firm was trying to set up. Never received a reply of any kind over a week+. Lost a big dinner customer bc of total lack of follow up to a simple dinner reservation request!

Had dinner over the weekend This is the old E&O Trading Company location. Ambience is still great. Food was quite good (although the Filet Mignon portion was a tad small) Service was excellent too (they even comped us a dessert for our special occasion). Thx!

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!

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.

The food is to die for. Great service and very nice ambiance. I highly recommend it for special occasions and celebrations.

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.

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.

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....

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

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

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.

I ordered Coq au Vin. It was nothing like the richly flavored traditional chicken stewed in red wine with mushrooms that I know and love. Rather it was more simply a poached chicken. Perfectly tender but bland. No sign of red wine. Maybe white wine but I didn't notice it.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.)

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.

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

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

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.