Elena James Menu
180 items in 32 sections · $4.00 – $57.00 · American Restaurant in Chevy Chase, MD
Elena James’s menu lists 180 dishes and drinks, grouped into Dinner (Take out) - Starters, Dinner (Take out) - Salads, Dinner (Take out) - Pastas, Dinner (Take out) - Pizzas, Dinner (Take out) - Mains, and Dinner (Take out) - Kids Menu and more. Prices range from $4.00 to $57.00, and a typical item costs about $16.00. Popular choices include Parker House Rolls, Asian Caesar, Butternut Squash & Ricotta Agnolotti, Elena James Cheese Pizza, and EJ Smash Burger & Fries.
Dinner (Take out) - Starters 7
- Parker House Rolls$10.00
caramelized butternut squash butter
- Seafood Gumbo$9.00
little neck clams, andouille sausage, holy trinity
- Truffled Risotto Arancini$12.00
citrus creme fraiche, parmesan reggiano, mozzarella
- Pan Fried Virginia Oysters$22.00
pernod, spinach, applewood smoked bacon
- Fried Honey Old Bay Duck Wings$17.00
peanut crunch, chives, lemon
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts$15.00
maple sherry glaze, pickled carrots, bacon
- Braised Lamb Shoulder Spring Roll$18.00
red cabbage, sweet + sour sauce, banh mi pickled vegetables, sprouts
Dinner (Take out) - Salads 4
- Asian Caesar$12.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy vinaigrette, parm cheese, shrimp chips, nam prik
- Farmers Mixed Green$11.00
seasonal greens, mustard vinaigrette, cucumber, radish
- Gabagool Chopped Italian$16.00
avocado, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, prosciutto, mortadella, olive + vinegar
- Arugula, Manchego & Pear$15.00
toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette, shaved kohlrabi, watercress
Dinner (Take out) - Pastas 5
- Butternut Squash & Ricotta Agnolotti$22.00
brown butter, sage, toasted pumpkin seeds
- Braised Short Rib Bolognese Lasagna$26.00
whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka$22.00
ricotta, chive, parmesan
- Pappardelle W/Sausage Bolognese$24.00
pecorino, carrots, toasted fennel crumb
- Lumache W/White Miso Cacio E Pepe$22.00
kale salsa verde, furikake crumble, toasted black pepper
Dinner (Take out) - Pizzas 4
- Elena James Cheese Pizza$17.00
red sauce, salsa verde, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
- Smokey Mountain Pizza$20.00
red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, garlic honey, oregano
- Wild Forest Garden$18.00
red sauce, mushrooms, kale, parmesan reggiano
- Vidalia$19.00
caramelized onions, stracciatella, arugula, gremolata
Dinner (Take out) - Mains 6
- EJ Smash Burger & Fries
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
- Roasted Lemon + Thyme Chicken Breast$28.00
broccolini, lemon confit, dijon bean puree
- Braised Short Rib$57.00
sweet potato puree, sauteed spinach, forest mushrooms, au poivre sauce
- Pan Seared Black Sea Bass$30.00
kabocha squash, leeks, forest mushrooms
- Blackened Salmon$28.00
french green beans, lime, cilantro + arugula, almond puree
- Black Garlic Marinated Pork Chop$29.00
apple fennel slaw, polenta, marsala jus
Dinner (Take out) - Kids Menu 5
- Kids Cheese Pizza$12.00
red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese
- Salmon Fillet With Lemon$12.00
seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
- Cheese Burger Sliders$12.00
american cheese, broccoli, french fries
- Bucatini Noodles$12.00
parmesan, seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
- EJ Chicken Nuggets$12.00
seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
Dinner (Take out) - Dessert 4
- Brown Butter Creme Brule$14.00
fresh mint, candied pumpkin, short bread
- Golden Delicious Apple Pie$14.00
vanilla ice cream, pecan streusel, rum caramel
- Pecan Pie A La Mode$14.00
vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, fleur de sel
- Table Side Baked Alaska Flambe$18.00
vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, raspberry compote
Starters 7
- Parker House Rolls$10.00
caramelized butternut squash butter
- Seafood Gumbo$9.00
little neck clams, andouille sausage, holy trinity
- Truffled Risotto Arancini$12.00
citrus creme fraiche, parmesan reggiano, mozzarella
- Pan Fried Virginia Oysters$22.00
pernod, spinach, applewood smoked bacon
- Fried Honey Old Bay Duck Wings$17.00
peanut crunch, chives, lemon
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts$15.00
maple sherry glaze, pickled carrots, bacon
- Braised Lamb Shoulder Spring Roll$18.00
red cabbage, sweet + sour sauce, banh mi pickled vegetables, sprouts
Salads 4
- Asian Caesar$12.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy vinaigrette, parm cheese, shrimp chips, nam prik
- Farmers Mixed Green$11.00
seasonal greens, mustard vinaigrette, cucumber, radish
- Gabagool Chopped Italian$16.00
avocado, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, prosciutto, mortadella, olive + vinegar
- Arugula, Manchego & Pear$15.00
toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette, shaved kohlrabi, watercress
Pastas 5
- Butternut Squash & Ricotta Agnolotti$22.00
brown butter, sage, toasted pumpkin seeds
- Braised Short Rib Bolognese Lasagna$26.00
whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka$22.00
ricotta, chive, parmesan
- Pappardelle W/Sausage Bolognese$24.00
pecorino, carrots, toasted fennel crumb
- Lumache W/White Miso Cacio E Pepe$22.00
kale salsa verde, furikake crumble, toasted black pepper
Pizzas 4
- Elena James Cheese Pizza$17.00
red sauce, salsa verde, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
- Smokey Mountain Pizza$20.00
red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, garlic honey, oregano
- Wild Forest Garden$18.00
red sauce, mushrooms, kale, parmesan reggiano
- Vidalia$19.00
caramelized onions, stracciatella, arugula, gremolata
Mains 6
- EJ Smash Burger & Fries
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
- Roasted Lemon + Thyme Chicken Breast$28.00
broccolini, lemon confit, dijon bean puree
- Braised Short Rib$57.00
sweet potato puree, sauteed spinach, forest mushrooms, au poivre sauce
- Pan Seared Black Sea Bass$30.00
kabocha squash, leeks, forest mushrooms
- Blackened Salmon$28.00
french green beans, lime, cilantro + arugula, almond puree
- Black Garlic Marinated Pork Chop$29.00
apple fennel slaw, polenta, marsala jus
Kids Menu 5
- Kids Cheese Pizza$12.00
red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese
- Salmon Fillet With Lemon$12.00
seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
- Cheese Burger Sliders$12.00
american cheese, broccoli, french fries
- Bucatini Noodles$12.00
parmesan, seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
- EJ Chicken Nuggets$12.00
seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
Dessert 4
- Brown Butter Creme Brule$14.00
fresh mint, candied pumpkin, short bread
- Golden Delicious Apple Pie$14.00
vanilla ice cream, pecan streusel, rum caramel
- Pecan Pie A La Mode$14.00
vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, fleur de sel
- Table Side Baked Alaska Flambe$18.00
vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, raspberry compote
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH STARTERS 5
- Parker House Rolls$7.00
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup$8.00
nutmeg creme fraiche, candied pumpkin seeds, crispy sage
- Fruit, Yogurt & Granola$9.00
almond granola, vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit
- Truffled Risotto Arancini$12.00
citrus creme fraiche, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts$15.00
maple sherry glaze, pickled carrots, bacon
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH SALADS 3
- Gabagool Chopped Italian$16.00
avocado, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, prosciutto, mortadella, olive + vinegar
- Arugula, Manchego & Pear$15.00
toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette, shaved kohlrabi, watercress
- Asian Caesar$14.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, shrimp chips, nam prik
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH SPECIALITES 7
- Breakfast Sammy$14.00
english muffin, cheddar cheese, house made hot sauce, bacon
- Veggie Omelette$20.00
spinach, kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta
- Steak & Cheese Omelette$22.00
peppers, onions, steak, mushrooms, gruyere cheese
- Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00
braised apples, whipped cream
- Eggs Benedict$20.00
w/side salad hollandaise, english muffin, sauteed spinach, smoked salmon
- Avocado Breakfast Toast$15.00
w/poached egg & side salad multigrain, sprouts, avocado mousse, cucumber, banh mi pickled vegetables
- Milk Bread French Toast$16.00
lemon curd, powdered sugar, fresh fruit
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH MAINS 8
- Smash Burger SINGLE$15.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
- Smash Burger DOUBLE$20.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
- Fried Chicken Sandwich & Fries$17.00
apple fennel slaw, bread & butter mustard
- Butternut Squash & Ricotta Agnolotti$22.00
brown butter, crispy sage, toasted pumpkin seed
- Braised Short Rib Bolognese Lasagna$24.00
whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
- Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout$27.00
caramelized cauliflower, caper/golden raisin butter, onion soubise
- Blackened Salmon$28.00
french green beans, lime, cilantro + arugula, almond puree
- Black Garlic Marinated Pork Chop$29.00
apple fennel slaw, polenta, marsala jus
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH PIZZA 5
- Breakfast Bender$20.00
bacon, farm egg, bechlemel, scallions, mozzarella
- Smokey Mountain Pizza$19.00
red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, garlic honey, oregano
- Philly Special$20.00
stratcatella, italian sausage, broccoli rabe, basil pesto
- Elena James Cheese Pizza$17.00
red sauce, salsa verde, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
- The Grinch$18.00
green tomato sauce, spinach, olives, cherry tomato, green peppers, feta cheese
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH SIDES 6
- Hashbrowns W/ Ketchup$5.00
- Bacon$5.00
- Sausage$5.00
- Fresh Fruit$6.00
- Two Eggs$7.00
- Toast$4.00
Brunch (Take out) - BRUNCH KIDS 5
- Kid Cheese Pizza$12.00
red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese
- Kid Salmon Fillet With Lemon$12.00
seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
- Kid Cheese Burger Sliders$12.00
american cheese, broccoli, french fries
- Kid EJ Chicken Nuggets$12.00
seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
- Kids Bucatini Noodles$12.00
parmesan seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
BRUNCH STARTERS 5
- Parker House Rolls$7.00
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup$8.00
nutmeg creme fraiche, candied pumpkin seeds, crispy sage
- Fruit, Yogurt & Granola$9.00
almond granola, vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit
- Truffled Risotto Arancini$12.00
citrus creme fraiche, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts$15.00
maple sherry glaze, pickled carrots, bacon
BRUNCH SALADS 3
- Gabagool Chopped Italian$16.00
avocado, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, prosciutto, mortadella, olive + vinegar
- Arugula, Manchego & Pear$15.00
toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette, shaved kohlrabi, watercress
- Asian Caesar$14.00
romaine lettuce, anchovy vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, shrimp chips, nam prik
BRUNCH SPECIALITES 7
- Breakfast Sammy$14.00
english muffin, cheddar cheese, house made hot sauce, bacon
- Veggie Omelette$20.00
spinach, kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta
- Steak & Cheese Omelette$22.00
peppers, onions, steak, mushrooms, gruyere cheese
- Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00
braised apples, whipped cream
- Eggs Benedict$20.00
w/side salad hollandaise, english muffin, sauteed spinach, smoked salmon
- Avocado Breakfast Toast$15.00
w/poached egg & side salad multigrain, sprouts, avocado mousse, cucumber, banh mi pickled vegetables
- Milk Bread French Toast$16.00
lemon curd, powdered sugar, fresh fruit
BRUNCH MAINS 8
- Smash Burger SINGLE$15.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
- Smash Burger DOUBLE$20.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
- Fried Chicken Sandwich & Fries$17.00
apple fennel slaw, bread & butter mustard
- Butternut Squash & Ricotta Agnolotti$22.00
brown butter, crispy sage, toasted pumpkin seed
- Braised Short Rib Bolognese Lasagna$24.00
whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
- Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout$27.00
caramelized cauliflower, caper/golden raisin butter, onion soubise
- Blackened Salmon$28.00
french green beans, lime, cilantro + arugula, almond puree
- Black Garlic Marinated Pork Chop$29.00
apple fennel slaw, polenta, marsala jus
BRUNCH PIZZA 5
- Breakfast Bender$20.00
bacon, farm egg, bechlemel, scallions, mozzarella
- Smokey Mountain Pizza$19.00
red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, garlic honey, oregano
- Philly Special$20.00
stratcatella, italian sausage, broccoli rabe, basil pesto
- Elena James Cheese Pizza$17.00
red sauce, salsa verde, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
- The Grinch$18.00
green tomato sauce, spinach, olives, cherry tomato, green peppers, feta cheese
BRUNCH SIDES 6
- Hashbrowns W/ Ketchup$5.00
- Bacon$5.00
- Sausage$5.00
- Fresh Fruit$6.00
- Two Eggs$7.00
- Toast$4.00
BRUNCH KIDS 5
- Kid Cheese Pizza$12.00
red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese
- Kid Salmon Fillet With Lemon$12.00
seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
- Kid Cheese Burger Sliders$12.00
american cheese, broccoli, french fries
- Kid EJ Chicken Nuggets$12.00
seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
- Kids Bucatini Noodles$12.00
parmesan seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
Super Bowl (Take Out) - Super Bowl Menu 9
- COLLEGE DIP$14.00
italian sausage, rotel original, tortilla chips *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- CREAMED SPINACH DIP$10.00
parmesan, cream cheese, tortilla chips *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- FRITO PIE$8.00
house chili, aged cheddar cheese, sour cream *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- MUFFALETTA$22.00
olive salad, giardiniera, cured meats *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- SMOKED, SPICY AND HERBY CHICKEN WINGS$18.00
buttermilk ranch, pickled celery *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- FRIED HONEY OLD BAY DUCK WINGS$19.00
peanut crunch, chives, lemon *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- EJ DOUBLE SMASH BURGER & Fries$20.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- ULTIMATE CHEFS BURGER & Fries$27.00
8oz black angus beef, mushrooms, bacon, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese, sunny side up egg, horseradish aioli *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- TURKEY BURGER & Fries$20.00
tzatziki, avocado, fennel slaw, feta cheese *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
Super Bowl Menu 9
- COLLEGE DIP$14.00
italian sausage, rotel original, tortilla chips *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- CREAMED SPINACH DIP$10.00
parmesan, cream cheese, tortilla chips *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- FRITO PIE$8.00
house chili, aged cheddar cheese, sour cream *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- MUFFALETTA$22.00
olive salad, giardiniera, cured meats *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- SMOKED, SPICY AND HERBY CHICKEN WINGS$18.00
buttermilk ranch, pickled celery *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- FRIED HONEY OLD BAY DUCK WINGS$19.00
peanut crunch, chives, lemon *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- EJ DOUBLE SMASH BURGER & Fries$20.00
lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- ULTIMATE CHEFS BURGER & Fries$27.00
8oz black angus beef, mushrooms, bacon, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese, sunny side up egg, horseradish aioli *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
- TURKEY BURGER & Fries$20.00
tzatziki, avocado, fennel slaw, feta cheese *Available for pickup Sunday, 2/8/2026, from 4:00–9:00 PM. Please select 2/8 as your pickup date when completing your order
SUPER BOWL Dine In - Winter Olympics Dine In 7
- COLLEGE DIP$14.00
- CREAMED SPINACH DIP$10.00
- SMOKED, SPICY AND HERBY CHICKEN WINGS$18.00
- FRIED HONEY OLD BAY DUCK WINGS$19.00
- EJ DOUBLE SMASH BURGER & Fries$20.00
- ULTIMATE CHEF’S BURGER + FRIES$27.00
- TURKEY BURGER & Fries$20.00
Winter Olympics Dine In 7
- COLLEGE DIP$14.00
- CREAMED SPINACH DIP$10.00
- SMOKED, SPICY AND HERBY CHICKEN WINGS$18.00
- FRIED HONEY OLD BAY DUCK WINGS$19.00
- EJ DOUBLE SMASH BURGER & Fries$20.00
- ULTIMATE CHEF’S BURGER + FRIES$27.00
- TURKEY BURGER & Fries$20.00
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.