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    Element

    4.2 (278 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ELEMENT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    House made bread
    Dyrbin A.

    Came in a group of 4 and our taste buds had no idea of the amazing meal they were in for. Started off with expertly crafted unique drinks, complimentary house made bread, then onto the main dishes. Everyone in my group was super impressed by the quality and would definitely come back again. The dining area was super spacious as well with plenty of natural lighting.

    Fish and chips was awesome.

    Fish and chips were excellent. Batter was light and crispy. Fries were great. Perfectly cooked to be super hot and juicy. We were less impressed with the tomato crab soup and the element salad. The lunch menu is mostly sandwiches, soup and salad. The dinner menu has more interesting items. But overall we will definitely return.

    Pan-seared chicken with spinach and mashed potatoes
    Jeff C.

    Comfort food cooked to perfection, with hearty portions. Element offers a variety of Gluten-Free choices. Particularly tasty was the pan roasted chicken and the salmon. Element is popular among locals, so you know it's good.

    Jennifer K.

    We had dinner here while on a little get away. It's in historic Front Royal and very close to the Shenandoah entrance. The service was really good, our waitress was friendly and attentive. The interior is incredibly well done. There's also a little section that you can reserve for private events. They just changed their menu and the food was good - a little heavy and very creamy on everything for me, but we still enjoyed the meal! They also made a nice mocktail for us with strawberry and mint that was very refreshing.

    Carbonizzare
    Ailun H.

    My friends and I came here for dinner this past Saturday after hiking the whole day. The restaurant is super modern and sleek so we felt severely underdressed, haha. Fortunately, we were still able to dine in despite all of that. The pricing for food here is reasonable and they have an extensive pizza menu. However, after a long hike, I needed more protein and they had so many appealing options! PAN ROASTED BONE-IN CHICKEN - 18.50 There is about a 30-35 minute roasting time for this entree. Fortunately, there weren't many people dining in while we were there, so I believe they were done within 25 minutes. This entree was definitely worth the wait. There were three cuts of chicken (drumstick, thigh, and breast) that had golden brown skin sitting on top of a smooth bed of mashed potatoes and au jus with some sautéed spinach on top. I could hear the crisp of skin as I cut into the chicken. This was super delicious and because I was really hungry, I inhaled the whole entree with in 10 minutes. I thought the white meat was done really well as it was very juicy and soaked in the flavors of gravy well. Overall, I'd highly recommend this entree as it was very much worth the money and wait. It's been a while since I was this impressed by a chicken dish at a higher-end restaurant. My friends ordered a pizza each (10" diameter, all you can get for under $15 which is very reasonable). They seem to enjoy the red sauce from the "Carbonizzare" and "Il Calore" pizzas. I'm glad we stopped by Element on our way back from hiking! Element is also in a great location (Front Royal Downtown?) with lots of other shops to check out before or after your meal!

    Lunch menu
    Min Z.

    It should be a 4* for everyday restaurants. If I lived there, I would be a repeat customer. The atmosphere was nice, the service was pleasant, and the food was fresh. We ordered: the house special soup 4* tomato crab dill: fresh and good, not salty which I liked. 3*Garden salad: fresh and clean. 3*Gazebo sandwich: it was good. 3*The new guy sandwich: the bread was warm and fresh, and the sandwich tasted good. The only downside: potato chips. It ruined the whole dish. It would be better to have options like fries or salad even with an extra cost. I can't be too critical because the price was very reasonable. We basically got a nice lunch for the price of fast food.

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    HamBurger medium rarei great along with service and great wine and great friends and great atmosphere

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    I love the tomato/dill crab soup that is on the menu at Element, located on Main Street in Front Royal, VA.

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