Menus | The Grill on the Alley in San Jose, CA (2024)

Tartare

• Tuna Tartare

  Graved-cured egg, caviar, wasabi

  $24

• Salmon Tartare

  Yuzu kosho, ikura

  $21

• Beef Tartare

  graved-cured egg, green chili mustard

  $34

Small-Plates

• Jumbo Prawn co*cktail

  Soft poached and chilled prawn, co*cktail sauce

  $25

• Seared Scallops

  Yuzu truffle vinaigrette, sea urchin

  $29

• Crispy Calamari Steak

  Buttermilk, saffron lime aioli

  $21

Soups

• Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

  Red lentil, carrot, vegetable stock

  $14

• Okinawan Mushroom Soup

  Enoki, shiitake, shimeji mushroom mix

  $16

• Miso Clam Chowder with Parsley Oil

  Dashi, baby clams

  $16

• Green Papaya Salad & Grilled Prawn Kushiyaki

  Green papaya, green cabbage, green beans, roasted almond, chili-lime dressing

  $33

• Miso Caesar Salad & Salmon Teriyaki

  Little gems, anchovies, miso Caesar dressing

  $35

• Steak & Soba Noodle Salad

  Soba noodle, arugula, watercress, savoy cabbage, fresh herbs, jaew dressing

  $44

Steaks

• Filet Mignon 8oz

  $68

• Filet Mignon 12oz

  $79

• Wagyu Boneless Ribeye 12oz

  $145

• Wagyu New York Strip 12oz

  $165

• Sando

  Using milk bread (Shokupan), we are able to accentuate the fresh and natural flavor profiles of every ingredient in a simple, light and enjoyable

• - Choose One -

• Creekstone New York Steak

  Grain mustard & hoisin honey sauce

  $35

• Yangnyeom Chicken

  Gochujang ginger chicken cutlet, kimchi cabbage, green leaves

  $26

• Lobster Roll

  Miso bisque lobster salad, avocado, green leaf & salted cabbage

  $38

• Avocado

  Avocado, green aji & salted cabbage

  $24

• Spicy Ahi Tuna

  Spicy ahi tuna, green papaya slaw & wasabi mayo

  $29

• Soft Shell Crab

  Crunchy soft shell crab, cabbage, pickled cucumber & wasabi compote

  $27

• - Your Choice Of -

• Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

  Red lentil, carrot, vegetable stock

• Okinawan Mushroom Soup

  Enoki, shiitake, shimeji mushroom mix

• Miso Clam Chowder with Parsley Oil

  Dash, beef bacon, baby clams

• Green Papaya Salad

  Green papaya, green cabbage, green beans, roasted almond, chili-lime dressing

• Miso Caesar Salad

  Little gems, anchovies, miso Caesar dressing

• Soba Noodle Salad

  Soba noodle, arugula, watercress, savoy cabbage, fresh herbs, jaew dressing

Steakhouse Burgers

• Creekstone Chophouse Burger

  Truffle aioli, arugula, tomato, balsamic onions, Havarti, fries

  $29

• Mishima Wagyu Burger

  Tomato, onions, green lettuce, honey hoisin, fries

  $34

Sides

• Kizami Wasabi Mashed Potato

  $12

• Truffle Cheese Fries with Bonito Flake

  $15

• Butter and Mirin Glazed Carrots

  $14

• Sautéed Broccolini Truffle Wafu

  $13

• Yakimeshi Crab Fried Rice with Kimchi

  $25

• Miso Grilled Asparagus

  $14

• Lobster Mac & Cheese

  $25

• Okonomiyaki Brussels Sprouts

  $13

• Wild Mushrooms Mix

  $17

Signature Sauces

• Béarnaise Sauce

  $5

• Bone Marrow Butter

  $5

• Green Peppercorn Sauce

  $5

• Umami Butter Sauce

  $6

Refreshments

• Soda

  $4.50

• Iced Tea

  $4.50

• San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

  $10

• Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water

  $10

Non Alcoholic co*cktails

• Strawberry-Guava Refresher

  Fresh strawberry, pink guava, Essenza tangerine & wild strawberry served tall over ice

  $14

• Pom Pom

  Pomegranate, pineapple, agave, lemon, cucumber served tall over ice

  $12

• Mango Mocgarita

  Mango, meyer lemon, agave served over ice

  $15

*Consuming any raw or undercooked meat, shellfish, poultry, fish, eggs or any other food cooked to order may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu. Please let your server know if you have food allergies or other preferences. The Grill respects and embraces the value of sustainability and its impact on the environment. Our restaurant includes an 18% service charge on all parties of 8 or more

Raw Bar

• Jumbo Prawn co*cktail

  Soft poached and chilled prawn, co*cktail sauce, classic mignonette

  $25

• West Coast Oysters (6)

  Classic mignonette

  $24

• Hamachi Crudo

  Ponzu, smoked trout caviar, Fresno chili

  $29

• Chilled Seafood Platter

  Small: Oyster (6), shrimp (6), wakame salad, jumbo lump crab salad, halved lobster salad

  Large: Oyster (12), shrimp (12), wakame salad, jumbo lump crab salad, halved lobster salad

Tartare

• Tuna Tartare

  Graved-cured egg, caviar, wasabi

  $24

• Salmon Tartare

  Yuzu kosho, ikura

  $21

• Beef Tartare

  graved-cured egg, green chili mustard

  $34

Small-Plates

• Warm Bread Basket

  Whipped butter

  $6

• Crispy Calamari Steak

  Buttermilk, saffron lime aioli

  $21

• Grilled Octopus

  Fava purée, fennel and onion relish

  $26

• Snake River Farms® Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

  Fenugreek crust, arugula, parmesan, lemon oil

  $21

• Seared Scallops

  Yuzu truffle vinaigrette, sea urchin

  $29

Soups

• Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

  $14

• Okinawan Mushroom Soup

  $16

• Miso Clam Chowder with Parsley Oil

  $16

Creekstone Farms

• Filet Mignon 8oz

  $68

• Filet Mignon 12oz

  $79

• Boneless Ribeye 16oz

  $75

• New York Strip 12oz

  $55

• Flat Iron 8oz

  $39

• Long Bone Tomahawk 40oz

  $240

Dry-Aged Steaks

• 45 Day Dry-Aged Ribeye 14oz

  $85

• 45 Day Dry-Aged New York Strip 16oz

  $75

• Wagyu Boneless Ribeye 12oz

  $145

• Wagyu New York Strip 12oz

  $165

Enhancements

• Béarnaise sauce

  $5

• Bone Marrow Butter

  $5

• Oscar Style

  $19

• Green Peppercorn Sauce

  $5

• Umami Butter Sauce

  $6

• Lobster Tail

  $60

Salads

• Green Papaya Salad & Grilled Prawn Kushiyaki

  Green papaya, green cabbage, green beans, roasted almond, chili-lime dressing

  $33

• Miso Caesar Salad & Salmon Teriyaki

  Little gems, anchovies, miso Caesar dressing

  $35

• Steak & Soba Noodle Salad

  Soba noodle, arugula, watercress, savoy cabbage, fresh herbs, jaew dressing

  $44

Not Steak

• Seafood Pappardelle

  Jumbo lump crab, jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic, day-boat scallop, Thai basil, olive oil, capers, baby heirloom tomatoes

  $58

• Misoyaki Chilean Sea Bass

  Garlic soba noodle

  $69

• Braised Wagyu Short Rib

  Roasted bone marrow, red wine demi glaze

  $49

• Loch Duart Salmon Teriyaki

  Teriyaki sauce, radish sprouts

  $37

• Nordic Halibut

  Macadamia crust, pineapple chutney, creamy coconut-lime essence, chili oil

  $49

• Mary's Airline Chicken Breast

  Hoisin honey

  $29

• Australian Lamb Chops

  Mint demi glazed

  $65

Sides

• Kizami Wasabi Mashed Potato

  $12

• Truffle Cheese Fries with Bonito Flake

  $15

• Butter and Mirin Glazed Carrots

  $14

• Sautéed Broccolini Truffle Wafu

  $13

• Yakimeshi Crab Fried Rice with Kimchi

  $25

• Miso Grilled Asparagus

  $14

• Lobster Mac & Cheese

  $25

• Okonomiyaki Brussels Sprouts

  $13

• Wild Mushrooms Mix

  $17

*Consuming any raw or undercooked meat, shellfish, poultry, fish, eggs or any other food cooked to order may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu. Please let your server know if you have food allergies or other preferences. The Grill respects and embraces the value of sustainability and its impact on the environment. Our restaurant includes an 18% service charge on all parties of 8 or more

Hand-Crafted co*cktails

• Blood and Sand

  Highland park 12 yr, Heering cherry liqueur, Carpano antica, blood orange juice served over ice

  $20

• Passion Cosmo

  Grey Goose 1, orange, cranberry juice, passion fruit served up with raspberries

  $20

• Matcha Cloud

  Bombay Sapphire, matcha, honey, mint, yuzu juice served over ice

  $20

• Apres Vous

  Macallan 12, Mr. Black cold brew, Nonino amaro, maple syrup

  $24

• No. 3 Martinez

  No. 3 London dry gin, Carpano Antica, Luxardo, bitters

  $22

• Chocolate Espresso Martini

  Ketel One vodka, fresh pulled espresso, Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur

  $24

• The Harmony Martini

  Macallan harmony intense Arabica, Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, Madagascar vanilla syrup

  $28

• Bubble Bubbles

  Grey Goose Le Poire, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, Champagne served in a Champagne glass

  $20

• Lavender Bee's Knees

  Bombay Sapphire, lemon juice, honey lavender syrup

  $20

• Jonnie Gold Rush

  Jonnie Walker, honey syrup, lime juice, smoked salt

  $20

• Rosé Grand Spritz

  Lillet Rose, Chandon Rose, orange bitters

  $20

• Blushed Martini

  Komos Rosa, Lillet Rose Germain, lemon juice

  $22

• Azul Espresso Martini

  Clase Azul reposado, fresh pulled espresso, Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur

  $45

• Perfect Gin

  Aviation Gin, St. Germain, meyers lemon

  $20

• Grand Dragon Margarita

  Komos Añejo Cristalino tequila, Grand Marnier, dragon fruit purée, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, cayenne pepper

  $40

Spirits

• Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon

  Notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a subtle hint of spice. Sophisticated and elegant

  $23

• Zacapa No.23

  A depth of dried fruit and apricot, savory oak, nutmeg, coffee, vanilla, and honeyed butterscotch. A smooth & balanced rum

  $26

• Clase Azul Reposado

  100% Blue weber agave. Aged for eight months in American whiskey casks, imparting hazelnut and vanilla flavors. Exceptionally smooth

  $40

• Union Uno Mezcal

  Made with a selection of Espadin and curial agave between 6 to 14 years old. balanced and smoky with delicate citrus touches

  $20

• Whistlepig Rye 10 Year

  10 year old small batch rye. notes of vanilla beans, candied orange peels, toffee, and oak

  $38

Smoking Wood Chips

• Apple

  A subtly-sweet aroma and slightly fruity flavor

• Cherry

  Fruity, mild, and sweet and mild complexity

• Oak

  Medium-smokey, a natural fit

Beer

• Michelob Ultra

  $8

• Stella Artois

  $10

• Space Dust IPA

  $14

• Kona Big Wave

  $10

• Modelo Especial

  $10

• Firestone 805

  $12

• Heineken 0.0

  $8