This was by far the best meal we've had in this area! The focaccia was so tender. Our entrees were nearly perfect. Seasoning and sauces were fantastic. Then we get to the desserts... We could not believe how smooth the creme brulee was. The torched sugar on top provided the shell you're looking for but was so thin and brittle! The best I've ever had. Now on to that kiss of air called pavlova. 1st of all the berries were definitely fresh. Each had the most perfect flavor, like you just picked them yourself. The merengue was so light.... You spoon it in your mouth and it just evaporates. How can it be so light, yet still resist your spoon in a way that deceives you into thinking it will be too sweet, and heavy? No, it's flavored air. Now onto the service. Very welcoming as soon as we entered. Our server couldn't have been better. Delightful to talk to, knowledgeable of the food and it's sources. Such a pleasure. We dine out frequently and this experience was much better than the last Michelin recommendation we visited. Excellent work Element! You are a gem! read more

Element - American Near Me - Easley, South Carolina

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Never having been to Element, I booked there because it had a private area for me and my 10 guests to be together. I am so thankful I did. The building is charming, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their meal from the bread and melon caprese hors d'oeuvres the manager helped me choose, to the various meals chosen - pasta, steak, scallops, burger - to dessert. I will definitely go back. read more

Truly exceptional food. Simple, locally sourced ingredients turned into a flavorful and cozy experience. The focaccia is a must have! And the desserts were incredible - try the pavlova, you won't be disappointed. The mushrooms, the berries, all of the produce so fresh and expertly prepared. The service was attentive and knowledgeable - made us feel right at home. The setting was unique, homey, and comfortable. Will definitely go back! read more

This place is a hidden little gem. I live in Easley and had no idea it even existed. My friend visited from TN and found it on line and made reservations for us. The outside to the inside has an ambiance about it. The food is also amazing. I highly recommend the Element! Staff and owners are also very friendly. read more

Great service, good food. Scallops my personal favorite Nice older home converted to restaurant. read more

My wife and I had dinner early December, it was very quaint and the food was very good. I think I am taking my wife back for Valentines day. read more

A fine restaurant right here in downtown Easley. Susan and Alex have put together a great T small restaurant. All sorts of excellent food. Brown butter chicken. Harvest salad. A cute little bar area where we enjoy eating. And an outside porch Kudos! read more

Great food, service and cute building/ house. We sat outside. Very nice evening. Claire was our server. She was great. Food was really good. read more

We were in the area visiting family, and needed to have dinner before heading in for the night. Looking on Yelp, I found Element, and could tell from the reviews that this would be an excellent choice for the evening. This is a lovely home converted to a commercial location, complete with a large, paved parking lot. We arrived early, and that allowed us to get a good look at the exterior of the property. This property is well maintained, with a sidewalk that looked virtually new. Good first impressions! A lady greeted us right away, and took us to a table, allowing us to choose our location in the room. Even though it was not a "real" fire, we chose to sit near the fireplace. We had a heavy BBQ lunch, so we were hoping for something light. Several menu items interested us, so we chose to get several dishes, and share them. This was no problem with our waitress -- she was great! She also was helpful with my need to avoid food sensitivities. Plus! We shared the Brussels Sprouts. Hubby thought they were a little underdone, but I thought they were cooked well, with just a little browning. Of course, with roasting, more char is always good, so I understood his point. Next came the Spinach Salad, with vinaigrette subbed for the tomato dressing. What a lovely presentation! I think we ate every bite of this. Along with the salad, we got the Quinoa and Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry. Due to my gluten intolerance, the chili sauce was on the side, but I never missed it. The calm atmosphere and delicious food made for a relaxing evening, and we enjoyed it very much. When in the area, we would definitely go again. I hope you'll visit; I think it's worth your time. read more

Element - Roasted Brussels Sprouts - American Near Me - Easley, South Carolina

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We called Monday to get reservations on Friday. They promptly called back to confirm our reservation (party of 4 plus a toddler). This was our first time. We thought we arrived to the wrong place. It's like a big house. When we walked inside, we were instantly greeted with smiles and the hostess had our reservation. She took us to our table and we were immediately Waited on by the waitress. The staff were super attentive. The ambiance was low lit and romantic. Oh my gosh, the food was amazing... so flavorful. I got the seared scallops with asparagus and rice. It was probably the best. My husband got the steak, which was also delicious. We ended the night with desert. A Carmel cheesecake and an Italian cake. This place is a hidden gem. It was so good! read more

My wife and I had a lovely date night here. The food and the ambience and the drinks were excellent. The brown butter chicken and the scallops were cooked divine. Would recommend five out of five to come here read more

What can I say, Element is Easley's "ONLY" culinary restaurant! Great date night experience! The owners are great and welcoming. We love trying their rotating dishes and their chef is definitely creative but safe (nothing too strange). read more

Very nice and quiet restaurant. The food was a little pricey but soooo worth it. The pork belly was amazing!!!!! read more

Element - Cream Brule! - American Near Me - Easley, South Carolina

Food was ok. Extremely overpriced. Friends took us to dinner there & I had sticker shock over how much food was there. Service was ok. They need a bartender who knows how to mix a drink. It was nice inside however the inside did not match the prices on the menu. It's an old house that has been turned into a restaurant & since it's downtown I guess they figured they could charge a lot of money for a casual dining experience. I would not go back. read more

I've eaten here several times recently and love this restaurant. Set in an old home in Easley, you genuinely get the fee that you are at someone's house and they are cooking for you. I've had the burger, the ribeye and last night I had the braised short rib. All delicious. If I had one critique I would say they don't have any non-alcoholic beer choices. They offered to make me a mocktail, but I am a beer guy. I stuck with water and club soda. read more

Finally!!!! A restaurant in Easley that isn't a chain, a meat and three, or a fast food joint specializing in frying things. We came here early on a Sunday to check it out and were overwhelmed with how beautiful the building is! Just off Main Street, the owners have conceded this gorgeous old stone home into a beautiful, cozy, sophisticated restaurant. We sat in the back corner of what I believe is the main dining area. I thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom appetizer, served in a cast iron pan with super fresh feta and some homemade pesto. The Brussels sprouts, roasted with pine nuts, were fantastic!! My boyfriend says they were some of the best he's ever had. He thoroughly enjoyed the spinach salad, and I liked the homemade tomato dressing, too (like Catalina). His strip steak was closer to well than medium-rare, and though he didn't care for the marinade because it tasted a little too vinegar-y, I liked it. Kind of more like a standard steak sauce. My veggie (black bean) burger was good & homemade! I like that they have vegetarian options. Boyfriend said the fries were really good, too (made in fresh oil). They also have a full bar! My Bloody Mary tasted like it was made in house (not from a mix) and had the perfect amount of horseradish. They have a small, but varied, beverage menu. I was impressed they had dark beer on there (my favorite)! It is by far the best sit-down restaurant in town! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more things. read more

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Met up with family from out of town here. The perfect place. The food, drinks, service and atmosphere were sublime. Easy to find too. I just followed Mapquest and took me right there. What a nice surprise to find such a place. read more

We had reservations last Friday for 7PM and didn't get the food until 8:30. I ordered the chicken breast dish and my wife ordered the lasagna. My chicken was tough as a shoe sole on a bed of creamed potatoes that tasted like powdered potatoes. I received 6 green beans. My wife's lasagna looked like it had been taken from Stoffer's and place in a small tin. It was burned around the edges. She had two glasses of wine. The price $96.00. I will never darken Element's doors again. read more

Sometimes you have to travel a few miles to really enjoy dining. Especially if you live in Anderson SC This is an enjoyable evening if you truly appreciate well prepared food. With the most congenial owner I have met. Who will go out of his way to insure you enjoyed your meal. It will be hard to leave without him meeting you at the door. However before you believe what I say, look at my reviews, if it sounds like we have a similar palate and agree, look at the menu for this resturant. Frankly the scallops were to die for. But I love asparagus and rice, so for me, it was perfect. Needless to say the scallops with seared to perfection. Of course, my requirements for dining included a great drink! No disappointment there! Did I mention the ambience, it's pleasant and simple with free frills however pulling up on Essentials is like finding a oyster with a pearl in a bed of clams. It'sa beautiful converted house. Just dress comfortable and enjoy one of the best lunches you can get anywhere local. read more

Food was great! Salad dressing was amazing. Good fish, service was wonderful! The restaurant was fairly quiet. I liked how it was decorated. read more

Friends and I took my college daughter here for her birthday and were not disappointed. We called early in the day and were able to get reservations for 5pm that evening (they called us back a few hours later) Like a previous reviewer said, the staff was very welcoming and genuinely friendly when we arrived. We ordered the Caprese salad and Pumpkin Rosemary bread. The first was good, the bread had excellent flavor, but weird texture like gluten free.(kind of dense). (I make my own sourdough varieties so I'm extremely picky and haven't found any in Gville I really like!) Two of us ordered the Butter Chicken and it was fabulous - tasty mashed potatoes, delicious brown sauce with walnuts, and fresh, perfectly cooked green beans. Two ordered the Asian Pork Skewers and they were healthy, delicious, and cooked perfectly, with a tasty Asian sauce. A friend ordered a shrimp dish that he said he enjoyed - and it looked good from the other side of the table. The best was the Pavlova? dessert. It was berries, whipped cream? and a meringue crust - not too sweet, absolutely delicious and the table of five couldn't finish it. Really different, light tasting, and a perfect end of summer treat. Sitting outside had a pretty view and rustic vibe - but there didn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. The only con was it took a long time for our main dishes - but the company was good so we weren't in a rush. Great date night venue - will head back with hubby one night! It's a really terrific restaurant hidden away in the middle of town where you can get fresh ingredients and interesting dishes not usually cooked at home. Hint: get the special clearance $24 bottle Pinot Noir - very good for a ridiculously low price. Wish I'd taken pics of the food as the presentation was nice as well. read more

Based on comments from friends about their dining experience at Element the wife and I ventured out there for dinner last night. The entire experience from making reservation, the greeting on arrival, ordering of meal, taste/flavor and presentation of food, and the pleasant employees/owner inviting us back as we exited was A1. Outstanding! read more

Very nice. Loved sitting on the screened porch! It's like going to a friends house for dinner.....then you can pay & leave! Nice. Very knowledgeable staff regarding pairing the meal & drink. We have been a few times and haven't been disappointed once. read more

I just moved to Easley this year and was looking for a small local place to take my girlfriend for a nice dinner. I did not want to take her to outback or Longhorn's or anything like that. So I was driving around one day and saw this place and decided to give it a try. That was one of the better decisions that I have made. The restaurant in itself is so nice, the atmosphere is great, the people are so well-trained in how to treat customers, The food is not only amazing but it is so reasonably priced. If you are looking for a place to go for a nice dinner or for a special meal this is definitely the place to go in Easley South Carolina. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Easley! The customer service is awesome and the food is top notch. It's a perfect place for a nice date night dinner & our go-to! read more

Back in business with a mind for safety and social distancing. Owner and staff making every effort to promote COVID-safe practices while making fantastic food and knockout desserts. This locally owned delight is open limited hours so plan to come at the best time for you, hungry and with your close friends. They have private rooms, patio seating, outdoor seating, and distanced indoor table. Full bar, fresh seafood, local veggies, and fresh baked desserts. Can't miss this place! read more

Element - Hours as of July 2020, phone number, outside of building - American Near Me - Easley, South Carolina

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Went there for first time last night with wife. Very nice atmosphere and staff very friendly. The only downside is they have a very limited menu. I ordered the Ruben with fries and my wife ordered the angus burger with fries. Didn't have to wait long for the food to come out but while we were waiting our waitress, very nice, brought us a couple of their pumpkin rosemary biscuits. They had a good taste but were undercooked and stuck to the roof of our mouths. One bite of those was enough. When our food arrived we cut the Ruben and burger in half so we could both try both. Both were delicious however for $14 the Ruben was very small. Our bill for the 2 meals was $25 plus tax and tip for a total of $32. Seems a little high for a burger and a Ruben. At those prices for what you get we probably will not be going back but we wish them well. read more

We tried for the first time, food was great. Staff waS very friendly and eager to please. Menu is limited but good quality food. Told us will be having a spring menu soon.Easley area definitely needed a better restaurant in the area. Would definitely return. read more

First time visiting with some local friends and was delightfully surprised. Good food and service.

5 of us ate lunch at Element today. We had a variety of cocktails, salads, soup and sandwiches. Everything was delicious! We also shared 3 different desserts (creme brûlée, strawberry pie and chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting) and they were all incredible! Service and ambiance were lovely, and we can't wait to return soon! read more

Tried this restaurant tonight for first time. The food was fantastic, atmosphere and service was phenomenal. We usually drive to Greenville for food this good - will be coming back and recommending to our friends and neighbors. It's 10-star good!!! read more

What a great meal and a great experience! I had the tile fish, which was cooked to perfection, and my husband ordered the filet minion. The filet was served with a steak knife, which was not even needed. The meat was flavorful and so tender you could cut it with a butter knife. Staff wore gloves AND masks and patrons were spaced well apart. What a great place, especially for our first outing since Covid began. We can't wait to return read more