San Jose Real Estate * REALTOR ® * Richard Gonzalez

SOFA Restaurant

Eulipia is located in the South First Street Area(SOFA) and directly across from Eulipia is a beautiful new high rise condo and loft development called Three Sixty Residences. I passed by Eulipia many times since the downtown revitalization began thirty years ago, I even remember having dinner a few years back and for that reason I decided to give it another try.

As I previewed the menu from the window I noticed Eulipia’s California Cuisine had a large variety of options including steak, seafood, pasta. when I walked in I was immediately seated and served a warm basket of bread which by the way was the way I like it; Crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. The atmosphere was dark with candles on the tables. Perfect for a first date or dinner before heading to the theatre across the street at the California Theatre. There is also a large bar if you decide to to have drinks and appetizers.

Dinner Menu

Starters range from $8-$12  including a Ahi Tuna Tarter that looked great. I overheard another customer state to the manager that the the Ahi was especially good. Most of the main courses are in the $20 – $30 range.

Lately I tend to gravitate to fish but was tempted by the “10 oz Blackened Rib-Eye Steak” but ultimately gravitated to the “Atlantic Salmon Roasted with Cashew Nuts”  marinated in Dijon mustard, with season vegetables and lemon butter.

It was excellent to say the least and the portion was a larger than the usual California Cuisine size.

Eulipia’s Legacy

After the meal I had a conversation with Mark McCandless who stated that Eulipia’s legacy has been 30 years in the making. An incredible stretch by any restaurant. The owners are Steve and Mike Borkenhagen who by the way also have another restaurant in Los Gatos called Valerianos.

My take away

Downtown continues to make strides in the revitalization and through the entire process Eulipia continues to be a perfect example of a romantic restaurant in a city that continues to grow.

Eulipia Menu

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Entree Price: $20 – $30

Address:

374 S. 1st St

San Jose, Ca. 95113

(408) 280-6161

Eulipia Website