Eylan

Name: Eylan
Address: 500 El Camino Real Suite 101, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025
Telephone: (650) 420-6866
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (158)

$50 and over

Indian

500 El Camino Real Suite 101, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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2 people

May 23, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly
Lively

From Chef Srijith Gopinathan and restaurateur Ayesha Thapar, the creators of Ettan, Copra and Little Blue Door, Eylan offers seasonally-driven Cal-Indian cuisine centered around a wood-fired grill, with thoughtfully sourced produce and a variety of proteins cooked over the embers and served alongside clever riffs on traditional breads from different regions of India. The bar program by West-Bev and Christopher Longoria draws upon the kaleidoscope of ingredients and techniques that make up global cocktail culture, while also taking inspiration from the culinary traditions of India. Wine director Andre Sydnor's program offers depth in classic regions like Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont, and California, offering a variety of options for casual wine lovers while including more exclusive selections for serious oenophiles.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 420-6866
Website
http://eylanrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Srijith Gopinathan

Location
500 El Camino Real Suite 101, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Cross street
Middle Ave & El Camino Real
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Our parking is located beneath the restaurant in a parking garage. The entrance is located off the intersection of El Camino Real and Middle Ave. If you are going north on El Camino Real, make a right onto Middle Ave (if going south on El Camino Real, make a left) and follow the street to the right. The first downward ramp leads down to our parking garage. This will look like an entrance into the condominiums. Once you get to the bottom turn to the right and drive until you find an elevator to the right along the wall. This will lead to our lobby on the first floor.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Tasting Menu
$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For parties of 4 to 6 guests, we offer an exclusive tasting menu experience, thoughtfully curated to showcase the depth and refinement of our cuisine. Priced at $125 per guest, this five-course journey highlights the finest Cal-Indian seasonal ingredients, masterfully prepared to create a dining experience that is both immersive and unforgettable. Designed to ensure seamless service and an elevated atmosphere, this offering allows larger parties to fully engage with the artistry of our menu while enjoying the warm hospitality that defines our restaurant. A commitment to this tasting menu is required for groups of this size, ensuring that every guest enjoys a meticulously orchestrated experience at the highest level of our culinary vision. All children ages 5-10 years of age will be required to participate in the tasting menu at a $65/person. Children 11 years of age and older will be required to participate at the normal $125/person rate.
Large Party Tasting Menu
$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For parties between 7 to 16 guests, we offer an exclusive tasting menu experience, thoughtfully curated to showcase the depth and refinement of our cuisine. Priced at $125 per guest, this five-course journey highlights the finest Cal-Indian seasonal ingredients, masterfully prepared to create a dining experience that is both immersive and unforgettable. Designed to ensure seamless service and an elevated atmosphere, this offering allows larger parties to fully engage with the artistry of our menu while enjoying the warm hospitality that defines our restaurant. A commitment to this tasting menu is required for groups of this size, ensuring that every guest enjoys a meticulously orchestrated experience at the highest level of our culinary vision. All children ages 5-10 years of age will be required to participate in the tasting menu at a $65/person. Children 11 years of age and older will be required to participate at the normal $125/person rate.

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Chilled Green Grape Chaas$16.00
Lime & mint, semolina puchkas
“Tandoori” Butternut Squash & Pear$16.00
Salad, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese snow
Bellweather Farm Ricotta$16.00
Kebab, amchoor, charred pineapple chutney & mint
Cured Hamachi$18.00
Fermented pepper, lime masala buttermilk with sesame leaf pakoda
Caviar Service$120.00
One ounce of ossetra caviar with traditional accoutrements, coconut creme fraiche & maitake pakoda
Natural Oysters
Fermented passion fruit-chilli essence & shallots
- Half$21.00
- Full dozen$42.00
Taro Root Chaat$16.00
Winter vegetables kebab, tamarind, dates, yogurt & cumin
Eylan Crispy Chicken$17.00
House chilli crisp aioli, shallots & curry leaves

Breads

Dungeness Crab Mutabar$21.00
Fennel, poppy seeds & garam masala
Eylan Eye$28.00
Hens egg, perigord black truffle, coconut vinaigrette & chives
- White truffle$20.00
Sweet Potato Mutabar$16.00
Charred pineapple chutney, ginger & mint
Flaxseed Poee$19.00
Smoked eggplant choka, avocado thecha, burani raita

Wood Fire Grill

Celeriac & Pineapple Kebab$17.00
Over wood fire, chili murabba glaze & rosemary butter
Gulf Shrimp$21.00
Grilled over ember, lemon grass, ajwain, yogurt & turmeric
Anar Chicken Sigri Kebab$18.00
Pomegranate, mint & house garam masala
King Trumpet Mushrooms$17.00
Achaari, yogurt, mint, cilantro
Eylan Lamb Seekh Kebab$21.00
Cooked over wood fire, mint, lime & smoked chili ghee
Panch Saag, Parsnip & Tofu$28.00
Garlic, kasoori methi & mint
- Lathcha paratha$0.00
Squash Blossom$28.00
Bellwether farm ricotta burji, grilled tomatillos makhani
- Jalapeno naan$0.00
Akaushi Wagyu Rib Eye (12 oz)$95.00
Dry aged & cooked over wood fire, black pepper coconut sauce, broccolini & mint latcha paratha
Roasted Bone In Cornish Hen Half$31.00
Tomatillo “butter chicken sauce”
- Garlic & dried fruit stuffed naan$0.00
Sea Bream$65.00
Cooked over wood fire, scallion & coconut-fish bone broth and 9 grain khichdi & grilled brussel sprouts
- Deboned and cooked whole for sharing$0.00
Charred Black Cod$45.00
Cured in tamarind, curry leaves, turmeric, kohlrabi poriyal & coconut rice
Hispi Cabbage$28.00
Grilled over ember, “tikka masala”, burrata cheese, green chutney
- Romali roti$0.00
Eylan Chicken “Yakhni Pulao”$32.00
Salan, burani raita & house pickled vegetables

Desserts

Citrus Composition$12.00
Grapefruit vinaigrette, kesar mango ice, lime creme, citrus zest chikki
Frozen “Shrikhand”$12.00
Passion fruit, cashew, toffee, and caramel
Indian Milk Cake Ice Cream$8.00
Masala Chai “Sundae”$12.00
Toasted ghee cake, whipped bourbon milk, masala crumble
Shaved Rose Lassi$12.00
Strawberry, pistachio, and gulkand
Sweet Tamarind Sorbet$8.00

What 158 people are saying

Eylan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eylan offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food and cocktails" and a "stylish, hip environment." The menu creatively integrates fresh Californian ingredients with Indian spices. While some dishes are tailored for a Western palate, the flavors remain "spot-on." The attentive staff, especially Ayesha, enhance the dining experience. Despite occasional noise and seating delays, the ambiance and innovative cuisine make Eylan a "welcome addition" to the culinary scene.

158 Reviews

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Myles VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious. Meal for two with 1 cocktail, and one glass of wine (not each) was $210 + tip. So the most expensive Indian food I've ever had - but it was great!
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Patrick
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious creative menu. We are so lucky to have this chef in Menlo Park. The wood-fired selections with Indian-style flavorings and sauces were fantastic. Even the bread with avocado bits was inventive. We will be back for more. Great service too.
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Anisha VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another gem from Chef Sri! Menu is nothing like anything you would have tried before. Loved everything we tried. We will be back soon!
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Manoj VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Sri is the best in the Bay Area! The food is so authentic and delicious!
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Lisa
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food delicately prepared, appetizing to look at, service attentive and pleasant, taste delightful
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Sunil VIP
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We spent over $700 for a family style tasting menu and unbeatable spicy food. Staff was ditzy and unprofessional. We want Indian restaurants to THRIVE, please do better.
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Andrea
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is so beautifully decorated. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable when presenting each dish! Everything was so delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eylan is superb! The flovors and the blend of ingredients is amazing. Don served us at the bar and was a great host. We will definitely be coming back soon!
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Dan VIP
San Francisco27 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had dinner at the bar. The food was absolutely delicious. The chef and the kitchen staff are doing a great job. The bright and vibrant flavors of all our dishes were a total delight. We will definitely come back soon.
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Priya VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was lovely and the service was fine, but the food overall just didn’t deliver. We felt nudged to order more than we wanted, and nothing we tried stood out as especially flavorful or unique. The much-hyped squash blossom fell flat, and the pani puri lacked the tangy punch the waiter promised. Sitting on the patio turned out to be a mistake—the train noise was overwhelming. Ironically, the highlight of the meal was the complimentary biscotti at the end. Wouldn’t return for the food, but at least the decor and dessert left a small impression.
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Eylan is rated 4.4 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 23, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Experiences are available.

500 El Camino Real Suite 101, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Middle Ave & El Camino Real
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian, Californian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Our parking is located beneath the restaurant in a parking garage. The entrance is located off the intersection of El Camino Real and Middle Ave. If you are going north on El Camino Real, make a right onto Middle Ave (if going south on El Camino Real, make a left) and follow the street to the right. The first downward ramp leads down to our parking garage. This will look like an entrance into the condominiums. Once you get to the bottom turn to the right and drive until you find an elevator to the right along the wall. This will lead to our lobby on the first floor.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Srijith Gopinathan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://eylanrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 420-6866

Eylan

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Prix Fixe Tasting Menu

Large Party Tasting Menu

Snacks

Chilled Green Grape Chaas$16.00

“Tandoori” Butternut Squash & Pear$16.00

Bellweather Farm Ricotta$16.00

Cured Hamachi$18.00

Caviar Service$120.00

Natural Oysters

Taro Root Chaat$16.00

Eylan Crispy Chicken$17.00

Breads

Dungeness Crab Mutabar$21.00

Eylan Eye$28.00

Sweet Potato Mutabar$16.00

Flaxseed Poee$19.00

Wood Fire Grill

Celeriac & Pineapple Kebab$17.00

Gulf Shrimp$21.00

Anar Chicken Sigri Kebab$18.00

King Trumpet Mushrooms$17.00

Eylan Lamb Seekh Kebab$21.00

Panch Saag, Parsnip & Tofu$28.00

Squash Blossom$28.00

Akaushi Wagyu Rib Eye (12 oz)$95.00

Roasted Bone In Cornish Hen Half$31.00

Sea Bream$65.00

Charred Black Cod$45.00

Hispi Cabbage$28.00

Eylan Chicken “Yakhni Pulao”$32.00

Desserts

Citrus Composition$12.00

Frozen “Shrikhand”$12.00

Indian Milk Cake Ice Cream$8.00

Masala Chai “Sundae”$12.00

Shaved Rose Lassi$12.00

Sweet Tamarind Sorbet$8.00

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