Elsa's On the Park Menu (2025 Update)

Introducing the Menu at Elsa's On the Park

Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee at 833 N Jefferson St, Elsa's On the Park brings a fresh twist to fine dining, showcasing a menu that artfully blends local ingredients with global inspirations. The culinary offerings range from vibrant salads, like the Asian Grilled Ahi Tuna paired with a Four Seasons salad, to hearty plates such as the Pork Chop Calabrese, tantalizingly topped with a medley of sautéed mushrooms and red pepper flakes.

Signature dishes include the Galettes ‘N Greens, a crispy flatbread garnished with caramelized onions and a refreshing side salad. Customer favorites, like the Double Smashed Burger and delightful desserts like the Golden Gate Cake, highlight the restaurant's commitment to quality. Coupled with a modern ambiance and attentive service, Elsa's promises a memorable dining experience that beckons patrons to return again and again.

FOOD MENU

CHILI

SERVED SEASONALLY AT LUNCH ONLY. topped with cheese, onions, jalapeno peppers and tomato with parmesan toast

CHEESECAKE

rom the carnegie bakery in new york — the finest available

GOOEY CAKE

our version of the 1930’s butter cake sold at park avenue coffee in st. louis, served with traditional powdered sugar and whipped cream topping.

BLACK-OUT TORTE

decadent and rich, our flourless chocolate torte is topped with fudge and whipped cream.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

smothered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, served with premium vanilla ice cream

US$13.00

GOLDEN GATE CAKE

butter rum cake topped with premium vanilla ice cream, real butterscotch and whipped cream, a san francisco treat!

US$12.00

KEY LIME TART

very tart, with plenty of real key lime juice — baked fresh

US$10.00

FOOD MENU - DESSERTS

FOOD MENU - DESSERTS - SUNDAES

DRUMSTICK SUNDAE

thick hot fudge, mammoth pecan halves and whipped cream

TURTLE SUNDAE

it’s the drumstick sundae, plus real butterscotch

STRAWBERRY

fresh strawberries & whipped cream

WORLD ’S SMALLEST TURTLE SUNDAE

US$3.00

HOT FUDGE CROISSANT

premium vanilla ice cream, delicious hot fudge and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant

US$12.00

STRAWBERRY CROISSANT

premium vanilla ice cream, sweet strawberries and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant

US$12.00

FRESH STRAWBERRIES

a bowl of ripe strawberries and whipped cream

US$14.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

a plate of chilled shrimp, peeled and de-veined, served with a tangy cocktail sauce

WATER CHESTNUTS

marinated and wrapped in thick nueske’s bacon, served on cucumber and radish slices with a side of honey

US$12.00

GALETTES ‘N GREENS

a french bistro style flatbread topped with parmesan cheese, nueske’s bacon, black olives, and caramelized onions, then broiled until crisp — garnished with a side of mixed greens, red onions and drizzled with vinaigrette

GRILLED VEGETABLES

an assortment of fresh, grilled vegetables with a tangy dip

FRENCH FRIES

a large bowl of fries

US$7.00

JUST BROCCOLI

blanched, seasoned, oiled and heated, served with a tasty sauce on the side

US$10.00

NACHOS

a generous serving of corn chips smothered in aged white cheddar, havarti, monterey jack, and jalapeno peppers, served with fresh salsa — this recipe originated at AZ88 in scottsdale, arizona

NACHOS SUPREME

all of the above plus black olives, bell peppers, red onion and tomato

FOOD MENU - APPETIZERS

FOOD MENU - APPETIZERS - CHICKEN WINGS

buffalo wings

hot & spicy

buck ‘n wings

tangy teriyaki

dragon wings

oriental soy ginger

combo wings

all three, platter only

NINE HOT LITTLE TOMATOES

miniature tomatoes, red pepper flakes, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese, and lemon dressing

US$8.00

ARUGULA & ASPARAGUS

tossed in lemon vinaigrette, garnished with parmesan cheese

US$6.00

FOOD MENU - SMALL SALADS

FOOD MENU - SMALL SALADS - DINETTE SALAD

greek salad

US$9.00

four seasons salad

US$7.00

teriyaki portobello mushroom salad

US$13.00

GREEK SALAD

fresh baby spinach, feta cheese, nueske’s bacon, diced cucumber & tomato, ripe olives, red onion and bell pepper, topped with vinaigrette dressing. served with a croissant or toast

US$16.00

TERIYAKI PORK SALAD

a half-pound of grilled pork atop mixed greens, tomato, grilled onions, pecans, tart apples, mushrooms, avocado, bell peppers, cucumbers, black olives, and red onions. served with bleu cheese dressing and a croissant or toast

US$21.00

TERIYAKI PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD

a generous amount of grilled portobello mushrooms plus all the same fresh vegetables as teriyaki pork salad

US$18.00

ASIAN GRILLED AHI TUNA* WITH DINETTE SALAD

seared rare ahi tuna, grilled in teriyaki sauce and served with a small version of four seasons salad and your choice of dressing

US$15.00

ELSA’S BEET SALAD

red and gold thin-sliced beets served atop a bed of arugula with pistachios, red onion, your choice of feta or gorgonzola cheese, and dressed with lemon vinaigrette. served with your choice of toast or a croissant

US$11.00

HANNY’S SALAD

baby arugula, white onions, hard boiled egg, cracked black pepper, salami, parmesan, black olives, and lemon vinaigrette. served with your choice of toast or a croissant

US$11.00

FOOD MENU - SALADS

FOOD MENU - BURGERS

BURGER AU POIVRE*

covered with peppercorns and sauteed in a burgundy sauce

US$16.00

BURGER LAS BRISAS*

melted monterey jack cheese, avocado, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, onions and a bit of salsa

US$18.00

APV BURGER II*

we’ve added crumbled gorgonzola cheese and nueske’s bacon to the burger au poivre

US$20.00

CLASSIC BIG BOY PATTY MELT*

our signature 9 oz. burger patty with the classic swiss cheese, american cheese, and fried onions on grilled pumpernickel, served with a small chopped salad, choice of dressing and fries

US$16.00

THE BIGGER MAC*

our signature 9 oz. burger patty, topped with 1000 island dressing, american cheese, pickles, lettuce, and grilled onions

US$17.00

GREEK MAIDEN BURGER*

marinated in white wine, topped with feta cheese, black olives, fresh mint and red onions

US$17.00

DAISY MAE BURGER*

paper thin slices of turnip, radish and cucumber marinated in a fresh lemon dressing

US$15.00

BURGER ALFREDO*

tomato slices, fresh baby spinach and a sauce of parmesan cheese, butter and spices

US$16.00

THE PORK CHOP PLATE

a thick 11 ounce chop: sauced, seared, charred and served with broccoli and small buttered red potatoes; garnished with sweet & spicy peppadews (allow 20-25 minutes cook time)

US$20.00

FLATBREAD PORK PLANKS

ground pork cooked in spicy teriyaki sauce, served with flatbread cheese planks

US$12.00

PORK CHOP CALABRESE

topped with a spicy mixture of mushrooms, bell peppers, red pepper flakes and onions, all sauteed in butter

US$18.00

PORK CHOP VARIATION I

grilled in a ginger sauce, covered with sliced cucumbers, radish sprouts, and spicy mayonnaise

US$18.00

PORK CHOP VARIATION II

grilled in teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled onions and pecans, sliced tart apples, and bleu cheese dressing

US$19.00

FOOD MENU - PORK

FOOD MENU - PLATES

WILD CAUGHT GROUPER*

simply grilled in teriyaki butter, served atop a bed of sauteed spinach and garnished with charred sweet & spicy peppadew peppers and tiny potatoes. (grilled in plain butter upon request)

US$17.00

GROUPER VARIATION I*

grilled in teriyaki butter, served atop a bed of sauteed spinach and a delicious mix of pecans, red & green peppers and sweet corn; then garnished with charred sweet & spicy peppadew peppers and tiny potatoes (grilled in plain butter upon request)

US$21.00

ASIAN GRILLED AHI TUNA*

seared rare ahi tuna, marinated in teriyaki sauce, seasoned with wasabi and ginger, served atop radish sprouts, bell peppers, cucumber and crisp pumpernickel toast, served with elsa’s homemade chips

US$17.00

S .S .S .*

thinly sliced, smoked scottish salmon served open-face with pumpernickel bread, red onion, cream cheese, cornichons, capers, and grated radish

US$16.00

SALAMI & CHEESE PLATE

a good salami is hard to find, a hard salami is good to find - imported from france, served with pumpernickel bread, red onion, havarti cheese and grey poupon mustard

US$15.00

SHRIMP CEVICHE*

a classic shrimp ceviche

US$15.00

GALETTES ‘N GREENS

a french bistro style flatbread topped with parmesan cheese, nueske’s bacon, black olives, and caramelized onions, then broiled until crisp — garnished with a side of mixed greens, red onions and drizzled with vinaigrette

FRESH VEGETABLES OF THE SEASON

with your choice of dressing.

FRESH FRUITS OF THE SEASON

with a side of butterscotch.

ALL AMERICAN GRILLED CHEESE

a combination of american, aged white wisconsin cheddar, colby and swiss cheese, topped with thick nueske’s bacon and tomato slices

US$13.00

833 CLUB

a delectable triple decker sandwich in a combination of your choice: turkey & bacon, turkey & avocado, or bacon & avocado, with lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber and hellmann’s real mayonnaise. (also available as a double decker)

US$14.00

COUNTRY COUSIN

thinly sliced breast of turkey, thick nueske’s bacon, avocado, sliced red onion, lettuce and hellmann’s real mayonnaise, all stacked on three pieces of toast, or two if you please

US$18.00

TRUCK GARDEN

this sandwich is served on hearty toast, with tomato, avocado, mushrooms, spinach, sprouts, black olives, bell peppers, red onion and a mix of marinated cucumbers, radishes and turnips. topped off with hellmann’s real mayonnaise and thousand island dressing

US$13.00

THE B.L.T.

generously prepared with thick nueske’s bacon, leaf lettuce and select tomatoes, topped with hellmann’s real mayonnaise

US$13.00

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM

grilled portobello mushroom and onions, fresh tomatoes, and crispy slices of idaho potato chips on a toasted roll

US$15.00

FOOD MENU - SANDWICHES