Elsa's On the Park Menu (Update 2025)
Located in Milwaukee, WI, Elsa's On the Park is a trendy and classy cocktail bar that also offers delicious burgers. The menu boasts vegan and vegetarian options, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Customers have praised the ambiance, likening it to an art gallery turned into a fancy restaurant. Highlights include the APV Burger 11 with gorgonzola cheese and bacon, as well as the Hot Fudge Croissant dessert. The Vatican Coffee, galettes 'n greens, wings, and martinis are also highly recommended. Despite some minor service issues, the overall dining experience at Elsa's On the Park is delightful. Don't miss out on trying their martinis and burgers, perfect for a date night or a casual evening out with friends. Enjoy the comfortable atmosphere, prompt service, and a range of delectable food options at Elsa's On the Park.
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 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
GOLDEN GATE CAKE
butter rum cake topped with premium vanilla ice cream, real butterscotch and whipped cream, a san francisco treat!
KEY LIME TART
very tart, with plenty of real key lime juice baked fresh
DRUMSTICK SUNDAE
thick hot fudge, mammoth pecan halves and whipped cream
TURTLE SUNDAE
its the drumstick sundae, plus real butterscotch
STRAWBERRY
fresh strawberries & whipped cream
WORLD S SMALLEST TURTLE SUNDAE
HOT FUDGE CROISSANT
premium vanilla ice cream, delicious hot fudge and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant
STRAWBERRY CROISSANT
premium vanilla ice cream, sweet strawberries and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant
FRESH STRAWBERRIES
a bowl of ripe strawberries and whipped cream
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
a plate of chilled shrimp, peeled and de-veined, served with a tangy cocktail sauce
WATER CHESTNUTS
marinated and wrapped in thick nueskes bacon, served on cucumber and radish slices with a side of honey
GALETTES N GREENS
a french bistro style flatbread topped with parmesan cheese, nueskes 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
JUST BROCCOLI
blanched, seasoned, oiled and heated, served with a tasty sauce on the side
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 AZ in scottsdale, arizona
NACHOS SUPREME
all of the above plus black olives, bell peppers, red onion and tomato
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
ARUGULA & ASPARAGUS
tossed in lemon vinaigrette, garnished with parmesan cheese
Greek Salad
Four Seasons Salad
Teriyaki Portobello Mushroom Salad
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
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
ELSAS 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
HANNYS 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
BURGER AU POIVRE
covered with peppercorns and sauteed in a burgundy sauce
BURGER LAS BRISAS
melted monterey jack cheese, avocado, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, onions and a bit of salsa
APV BURGER II
weve added crumbled gorgonzola cheese and nueskes bacon to the burger au poivre
CLASSIC BIG BOY PATTY MELT
our signature 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
THE BIGGER MAC
our signature oz. burger patty, topped with island dressing, american cheese, pickles, lettuce, and grilled onions
GREEK MAIDEN BURGER
marinated in white wine, topped with feta cheese, black olives, fresh mint and red onions
DAISY MAE BURGER
paper thin slices of turnip, radish and cucumber marinated in a fresh lemon dressing
BURGER ALFREDO
tomato slices, fresh baby spinach and a sauce of parmesan cheese, butter and spices
THE PORK CHOP PLATE
a thick ounce chop: sauced, seared, charred and served with broccoli and small buttered red potatoes; garnished with sweet & spicy peppadews (allow - minutes cook time)
FLATBREAD PORK PLANKS
ground pork cooked in spicy teriyaki sauce, served with flatbread cheese planks
PORK CHOP CALABRESE
topped with a spicy mixture of mushrooms, bell peppers, red pepper flakes and onions, all sauteed in butter
PORK CHOP VARIATION I
grilled in a ginger sauce, covered with sliced cucumbers, radish sprouts, and spicy mayonnaise
PORK CHOP VARIATION II
grilled in teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled onions and pecans, sliced tart apples, and bleu cheese dressing
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)
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)
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 elsas homemade chips
S .S .S
thinly sliced, smoked scottish salmon served open-face with pumpernickel bread, red onion, cream cheese, cornichons, capers, and grated radish
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
SHRIMP CEVICHE
a classic shrimp ceviche
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 nueskes bacon and tomato slices
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 hellmanns real mayonnaise. (also available as a double decker)
COUNTRY COUSIN
thinly sliced breast of turkey, thick nueskes bacon, avocado, sliced red onion, lettuce and hellmanns real mayonnaise, all stacked on three pieces of toast, or two if you please
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 hellmanns real mayonnaise and thousand island dressing
THE B.L.T
generously prepared with thick nueskes bacon, leaf lettuce and select tomatoes, topped with hellmanns real mayonnaise
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM
grilled portobello mushroom and onions, fresh tomatoes, and crispy slices of idaho potato chips on a toasted roll
CHEESECAKE
rom the carnegie bakery in new york the finest available
GOOEY CAKE
our version of the 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
GOLDEN GATE CAKE
butter rum cake topped with premium vanilla ice cream, real butterscotch and whipped cream, a san francisco treat!
KEY LIME TART
very tart, with plenty of real key lime juice baked fresh
DRUMSTICK SUNDAE
thick hot fudge, mammoth pecan halves and whipped cream
TURTLE SUNDAE
its the drumstick sundae, plus real butterscotch
STRAWBERRY
fresh strawberries & whipped cream
WORLD S SMALLEST TURTLE SUNDAE
HOT FUDGE CROISSANT
premium vanilla ice cream, delicious hot fudge and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant
STRAWBERRY CROISSANT
premium vanilla ice cream, sweet strawberries and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant
FRESH STRAWBERRIES
a bowl of ripe strawberries and whipped cream
DESSERTS
SUNDAES
DRUMSTICK SUNDAE
thick hot fudge, mammoth pecan halves and whipped cream
TURTLE SUNDAE
its the drumstick sundae, plus real butterscotch
STRAWBERRY
fresh strawberries & whipped cream
WORLD S SMALLEST TURTLE SUNDAE
HOT FUDGE CROISSANT
premium vanilla ice cream, delicious hot fudge and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant
STRAWBERRY CROISSANT
premium vanilla ice cream, sweet strawberries and whipped cream atop a toasted croissant
FRESH STRAWBERRIES
a bowl of ripe strawberries and whipped cream
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
a plate of chilled shrimp, peeled and de-veined, served with a tangy cocktail sauce
WATER CHESTNUTS
marinated and wrapped in thick nueskes bacon, served on cucumber and radish slices with a side of honey
GALETTES N GREENS
a french bistro style flatbread topped with parmesan cheese, nueskes 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
JUST BROCCOLI
blanched, seasoned, oiled and heated, served with a tasty sauce on the side
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 AZ in scottsdale, arizona
NACHOS SUPREME
all of the above plus black olives, bell peppers, red onion and tomato
Buffalo Wings
hot & spicy
Buck N Wings
tangy teriyaki
Dragon Wings
oriental soy + ginger
Combo Wings
all three, platter only
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
ARUGULA & ASPARAGUS
tossed in lemon vinaigrette, garnished with parmesan cheese
Greek Salad
Four Seasons Salad
Teriyaki Portobello Mushroom Salad
SMALL SALADS
DINETTE SALAD
Greek Salad
Four Seasons Salad
Teriyaki Portobello Mushroom Salad
GREEK SALAD
fresh baby spinach, feta cheese, nueskes bacon, diced cucumber & tomato, ripe olives, red onion and bell pepper, topped with vinaigrette dressing. served with a croissant or toast
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
TERIYAKI PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD
a generous amount of grilled portobello mushrooms plus all the same fresh vegetables as teriyaki pork salad
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
ELSAS 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
HANNYS 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
SALADS
BURGERS
BURGER AU POIVRE
covered with peppercorns and sauteed in a burgundy sauce
BURGER LAS BRISAS
melted monterey jack cheese, avocado, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, onions and a bit of salsa
APV BURGER II
weve added crumbled gorgonzola cheese and nueskes bacon to the burger au poivre
CLASSIC BIG BOY PATTY MELT
our signature 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
THE BIGGER MAC
our signature oz. burger patty, topped with island dressing, american cheese, pickles, lettuce, and grilled onions
GREEK MAIDEN BURGER
marinated in white wine, topped with feta cheese, black olives, fresh mint and red onions
DAISY MAE BURGER
paper thin slices of turnip, radish and cucumber marinated in a fresh lemon dressing
BURGER ALFREDO
tomato slices, fresh baby spinach and a sauce of parmesan cheese, butter and spices
THE PORK CHOP PLATE
a thick ounce chop: sauced, seared, charred and served with broccoli and small buttered red potatoes; garnished with sweet & spicy peppadews (allow - minutes cook time)
FLATBREAD PORK PLANKS
ground pork cooked in spicy teriyaki sauce, served with flatbread cheese planks
PORK CHOP CALABRESE
topped with a spicy mixture of mushrooms, bell peppers, red pepper flakes and onions, all sauteed in butter
PORK CHOP VARIATION I
grilled in a ginger sauce, covered with sliced cucumbers, radish sprouts, and spicy mayonnaise
PORK CHOP VARIATION II
grilled in teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled onions and pecans, sliced tart apples, and bleu cheese dressing
PORK
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)
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)
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 elsas homemade chips
S .S .S
thinly sliced, smoked scottish salmon served open-face with pumpernickel bread, red onion, cream cheese, cornichons, capers, and grated radish
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
SHRIMP CEVICHE
a classic shrimp ceviche
GALETTES N GREENS
a french bistro style flatbread topped with parmesan cheese, nueskes 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 nueskes bacon and tomato slices
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 hellmanns real mayonnaise. (also available as a double decker)
COUNTRY COUSIN
thinly sliced breast of turkey, thick nueskes bacon, avocado, sliced red onion, lettuce and hellmanns real mayonnaise, all stacked on three pieces of toast, or two if you please
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 hellmanns real mayonnaise and thousand island dressing
THE B.L.T
generously prepared with thick nueskes bacon, leaf lettuce and select tomatoes, topped with hellmanns real mayonnaise
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM
grilled portobello mushroom and onions, fresh tomatoes, and crispy slices of idaho potato chips on a toasted roll