This restaurant is our favorite restaurant for celebrating special occasions and dinner at Elements has become part of traditional annual staycation at the Sanctuary. Kudos to the chef who keeps changing up the menu. It's like a new restaurant experience whenever we visit this place. That said, flavor, quality, presentation and service all remain consistently top notch and exceed our expectations every time. The desert and sunset views from every table are absolutely stunning. The dining room is elegant and comfortable. Not stuffy or or over the top lavish. Tastefully done. Finally I have to mention the excellent service. Dan our waiter was amazing. Very knowledgeable and passionate about culinary arts. Hurley our bartender was fantastic! Friendly, funny and made incredible drinks! Cannot wait till we go back again read more

Elements - Dirty Belvedere and Bourbon Old fashion - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

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My husband brought me here for my birthday. The views are amazing, especially at sunset. Our server was friendly and attentive. The staff has no problem taking pictures for you with the beautiful background which was really nice of them. I have to eat gluten and dairy free and ordered the market fish. I had to get it without the sauce because the sauce had dairy. Instead of substituting, they just gave me a plain fish with nothing on it, not even salt. In addition, my husband was supposed to get extra vegetables in lieu of gnocchi and he got 6 small slivers of squash. My plate had more than his with "extra vegetables". I might give this place another chance, but the food was a let down for us. The gluten free/dairy free dessert option added 1 star to my initial 3 star review. read more

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The view of Camelback Mountain at the Elements restaurant was absolutely breathtaking. I was seated overlooking the pool and the lovely sunset since my reservation was around 18:30. It made perfect sense to come eat dinner here since I just finished up at the spa. My server was extremely kind and accomodating. To start, I ordered the Caesar salad which was DELICIOUS. It consisted of chopped romaine, parmigiano reggiano, garlic pangrattato, & caesar dressing. 10/10. I love Caesar salads and this one was definitely unique! For my main course, I ordered the Wagyu NY strip which was cooked to legitimate perfection. Medium, tender & melt in your mouth. 1,000/10. It was served with olive oil smashed potato, seasonal vegetables, & chimichurri. I finished every morsel of this plate, that's how amazing it was! Finally for dessert, I ordered the Pavlova which consisted of aquafaba meringue, passionfruit reduction, & berries. It was light, airy and had a side of sweetness. My entire meal at Elements was one for the books. I highly recommend eating dinner here for the views and sunset, even if you're not directly staying there at the hotel grounds. Incredible evening! read more

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great food, does not have the view you think it would. Fortunately, we were made to sit at the bar while our table was getting ready. We were told that everyone was swamped, nothing was ready, but we arrived to the dining room with more than half the tables empty. I do believe they had open reservations available too. The food took a reasonable time to arrive, tasted great, but we had a view of the room. Could barely see outside! We picked this place for the view. Also -1 star because they went so far as to put chocolate bark on the receipt (0.00) but did not give us any. No note, we had to ask the busboy what was happening with it. He inquired and then told us they were out. Why put it on our receipt if you're out. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

Fast service, great views, delicious food! Great quick, convenient, nice biz lunch spot read more

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Elements came highly recommended by a friend, so of course I spent my last night in Scottsdale here to see what the hype was about! Needless to say, the experience lived up to the hype. I started with the crispy rice and it was delicious. It had the perfect amount of crunch, yet the perfect amount of flavor too. They were also very filling, so I was almost satiated when my entree arrived. Speaking of entrees, let's give a standing ovation for the braised beef. It was unbelievable! Tender, flavorful, savory, and overall PERFECTION!! I have not been this impressed by a dish in a while. The accompanying mashed potatoes were cool, and the green beans were just ok. I also opted for the key lime tart. The filling was a bit sour but still good. The servers were cool, and the ambiance was amazing. I loved the mountain view! It made for a really elevated atmosphere. I can't wait to return to AZ so I can come back here!!! read more

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We spent our New Year's Eve celebrating at Elements! The ambiance was incredible, the service was unbeatable, and the food was to die for!! We couldn't have possibly chosen a better place for the occasion. We rented out a private room and had a waitress exclusive to our party, which was very nice! If you enjoy drinking Moscow Mules, I highly recommend theirs, it was the best I've ever had, by a long shot! Every single item included in the dinner was cooked to perfection. Out of the things we tried, the squash soup and ribeye steak were definitely my favorite. read more

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Went here for a bachelorette lunch. Although not the typical bachelorette vibes, the views were impossible to beat. We started off with the crispy rice for the table and some drinks. I split a salad and a burger with one of my friends which was pretty good. Overall no issues with service. read more

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Went during restaurant week. Perfect date night. Beautiful views. Wonderful wines. The mushroom appetizer was delicious. Pork main course was amazing. Tiramisu was the perfect ending to a great meal. Great service. read more

I'd heard so many great things about this place, so while we were visiting the spa, we figured it'd be the perfect way to end our day and I'm glad we checked it out. The location is gorgeous, and the views? Absolutely killer. The hostess was super sweet and gave us a quick tour since it was our first time. She pointed out a few of he guy r favorite spots, and we ended up sitting outside by the pool. Best seat in the house, hands down. We started with the spicy tuna roll and the burrata. The tuna roll was decent. Nothing wrong with it, but also nothing special. Just kind of standard. Same with the burrata. It was fine, but I've had better elsewhere. I'd probably skip both next time. For the main, we split the chicken entrée and added a side of Brussels sprouts. The presentation was beautiful, and even though we shared the dish, the portions were solid. Out of the two, the Brussels sprouts were the standout. The chicken was cooked well, but overall the dish just didn't wow me. I was hoping for something a little more elevated, especially given the setting. Dessert was the star, beautiful presentation and incredible lemon flavor. It felt elevated and totally worth it. All in all, I loved the vibe of the place. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food-wise, it was hit or miss for me, but if it's on your list, I'd still say go for it, at the very least, go for the views. read more

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I had planned to fly into Scottsdale and have dinner at Elements. It was an important dinner. So, I called to plan the evening. I had a wonderful conversation with Ashley who promised to relay my request to the management team. When we arrived, I was greeted by the hostess and shortly thereafter we were escorted to the absolute perfect table. The staff even decorated the table for us! Shannon was our server and she was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious. We shared oysters, crab cakes, Caesar salad and filet mignon. We enjoyed everything! Thank you so much Ashley, Shannon and the entire team for making our evening so special. read more

The hubs and I dined here for our anniversary dinner. We had a drink at the bar beforehand. Cool spot with a beautiful view. When we arrived at our table, they had rose petals on it, which was a very nice touch. The burrata appetizer was delicious. I ordered the lobster pasta. The hubs ordered the tomato pasta and added chicken. These were not good. No flavor, just a bland red sauce. Both proteins were overcooked and dry. I tried to make myself finish the lobster to not waste it and I couldn't even do that. The service and ambiance were great and they gave us a free butter cake with happy anniversary written in chocolate, which was delicious (closest contender I've found to Mastro's butter cake). Solid 2.5 stars. Everything was great but the entrees. read more

We will never go back to this place ever. If I could give them a zero or negative rating, I would. Valet RUNS THIS PLACE and if you try to park here, they'll make you park down at the bottom of the hill and walk back up in the heat. Make sure you're not "rude" or they'll throw you off the property!!!!! "Manager" says they were "at capacity". Really? the parking lot was not even half full? Hey Sanctuary, not everyone likes their car beat up and riffled through by valet who here literally park cars 50 feet away! Mother-in-law's 90th birthday RUINED! "Manager" couldn't give it a rest and went for vengeance forcing me to get up from an ongoing meal at a table of ten to throw me out over PARKING even after I asked to just get a valet ticket (they refused), moved my car to the lower parking lot, walked back up the hill, ordered food, and was drinking my coffee! I've never been treated so badly at any establishment. Manager was well aware there was a multi-generational family gathering and a birthday, with balloons and all. "Manager" refused to stop and even decided to come out and harass me sitting in my car ON THE STREET!!! Whoever is writing responses to reviews is misinformed as there was NO "profanity"-based decision to remove a customer, only a discussion the "manager" solely decided and repeatedly claimed was "rude"! In one of pictures, yeah, that's the "manager" standing in the middle of the street continuing to harass me in my car parked ACROSS THE STREET waiting for my family to finish their meal without me!! read more

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Love the location of this restaurant that you are able to see the beautiful view of the valley. We come at a time that just right after sunset, amazing colors seem like a majestic painted art. Service was OK was really nice knowing all the specials and server explain it each dishes, spray thoroughly. We could have more water throughout the dinner. The Tomohawk Steak is enough for 3 to 4 people to share. We love the taste and portion of it. Salmon and halibut were OK, they were a bit dry, but I love the sauce that goes with the dishes. Highly recommend the cookie and cream cheese cheesecake, layers of cream, chocolate, cheesecake, and chocolate Oreo like base makes a beautiful dessert read more

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The ambiance here is nice. We sat in the main area where everyone walks through but it didn't feel like there was too much traffic. The view while dining is also beautiful when the sun is setting. My husband and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary here and we also stayed at The Sanctuary Resort during the weekend. (A separate review for the resort will be posted) we ordered the Halibut and Braised Beef as our entrees and my husband ordered the mushrooms as a side. The halibut tasted AMAZING! It was buttery and slightly creamy. The crust was slightly crispy but the halibut was still very soft. The braised beef was also good. I had to add salt and pepper for it to be to my liking and once added it was really good! I would order the halibut for myself next time though. The wait time for our food on a Saturday night around 7:30pm was a bit long (an hour) but the staff was very attentive during this time. Due to it being our anniversary we received a complimentary dessert and since we displayed such patience during our wait, two additional complimentary desserts were provided. Our experience was great and we highly recommend Elements for date night, anniversary's, and any other special occasions!! read more

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Treated like royalty. Fed like royalty. Left feeling like royalty. Wow. Elements truly went above and beyond to make sure my friend and I were taken care of to the utmost. Our waiter was insanely friendly, thoughtful and FAST! Usually you'd think waiting for entrees at a fancier establishment such as Elements would take "hours" but the efficiency in the kitchen is something to talk about because we truly didn't have to wait long before our food started arriving. The sashimi was OUT OF THIS WORLD fresh and phenomenal. I highly recommend you come Thursday - Sunday evening to sample some of their offerings on the sushi menu. However if you can't make it one of those evenings, the rest of the menu has a large selection of mouth watering entrees to pick from so you won't be disappointed. I got the halibut and the salmon, but great!! I have zero complaints and I will absolutely make my way back to Elements in the near future. read more

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We came here for thanksgiving dinner and had a great time. Our waiter Billy was great. Excellent recommendations and great service. Was a tad cold in the restaurant but we soldiered thru. We all select a different appetizers, entrées, and desserts. All were very good, and pretended very well. The wine pairs were very nice, and I would recommend it. It wasn't that pricey, but we all enjoyed it. read more

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My friend and I attended the PlumpJack Estate Winery Wine Dinner at Elements and absolutely loved the entire event. The service, food, wines and host from PlumpJack Winery were all excellent. Upon arrival, you were checked in and assigned a table with open family style seating. My only comment to this was I wished they would of just assigned seats. It was difficult to find seats together because groups had already commandeer spots. Some groups were broken up because of seats already saved. The evening started with a Tray Passed Reception from 5:45-6:15 of 4 different horderves and glasses of Rose champagne. Dinner started promptly at 6:15 with an introduction from the host of PlumpJack Winery. The menu consisted of 5 courses. First dish were Oysters. Second dish was a Fish Carpaccio. Third dish was Duck. Forth dish was a Beef Tenderloin and ending the courses with a Chocolate Fig Tart. All the dishes were paired with a nice pour of PlumpJack Wines. All the servers were very professional in delivering dishes and taking away dishes and glasses. The dishes were all amazing in flavor and presentation. I would love if Elements did more of these wine pairing dinner events. We would definitely do this again. Atmosphere: Wine dinner was done in a private room, beautifully set up. Service: excellent. Food and Wine: excellent. read more

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So happy we planned a breakfast at Elements during a bachelorette trip to Scottsdale! The resort is absolutely stunning and the views are breathtaking. The restaurant is a bit more sophisticated, feels more like a banquet hall so not exactly bachelorette vibes but a relaxing start to our day. The server was very attentive and quick in taking our order and making recommendations. Overall, the food was mediocre.. the crispy rice bites were likely the best. I just got a salad which was plated well, but tasted water down and lacking flavor. No significant complaints from anyone but the food could be better. Definitely a great spot to take in the views as we didn't have hiking on our list. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday. Absolutely gorgeous views of the mountains. More of a business lunch place. Food was fresh and delicious, had crab crispy rice which was different as it is usually tuna or salmon. I was sharing a salad with someone and they split it in the kitchen for us which was very nice. read more

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We went for the Christmas meal! It was a gorgeous day/evening views!! Valet service makes arriving effortless! We had a lovely private table that had amazing views of the mountains as they changed colors with the sun setting! Our server was personable and very knowledgeable as well! It was a course meal and that was very enjoyable- yet I feel there could have been more selection with some courses- like there was only one option for the appetizer course & soup course. The price for the holiday was dear and we certainly enjoyed our meal- a bit more selection options would have been appreciated! read more

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Elements is such a hidden gem. The vibe is effortlessly chic, calm, and elevated without trying too hard. The pool area is stunning, super peaceful, and honestly feels like a little escape from the city. I had the miso-glazed salmon and it was incredible. Between the atmosphere, the view, and the overall energy, this place just feels good. Definitely one of those spots you keep coming back to! read more

Elements - Seating area - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

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This is a very beautiful restaurant with stunning views! My friends and I got a lot of great pics here. Our server was great, we had a pretty big group so she accommodated us very well! As for the food, there was limited vegan options. Our table got the baby beets with the yogurt and blue cheese on the side as a starter, I got the veggie vibe sushi roll, and the coconut panna cotta. The food was pretty good, but I wish the portion for the veggie roll was bigger since it only came with 5 pieces. I loved that they have a vegan dessert option on the menu since most places usually don't! read more

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The service at elements is always great whenever I visit! From the quick complimentary valet service to the beautiful views and tasty meals, I'm never disappointed whether I come here for brunch or dinner. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

We had heard good things, but also knew this was a pricey spot that people tended to praise for its exclusive location and high prices. We booked a table for 4 for sunset. Two of us were celebrating big birthdays. I had mentioned this when reserving, and again when we checked in for our reservation. The views are very nice, but the glare was blinding. We had to ask a manager in a very unprofessional looking Ill fitting jacket, to please lower the shades. Apparently they were broken and missing. One shade was not attached properly and leaned into the window: an unexpected and simple maintenance issue in a high end resort. Our waiter was nice but not professional and our drink order took 15 minutes--my cocktail wasn't even cold and as a person who rarely drinks, the complete lack of alcohol was evident as well. We had to ask for bread service ( whilst watching every other nearby table served bread immediately). The bread was fantastic when it finally was delivered. We began with several appetizers. A delicious crab cake, lovely tempura fried wild mushrooms, a shrimp cocktail with tasteless shrimp and mediocre cocktail sauce and a revolting appetizer called "beef fritters" that would have been better off at Applebees. The steady stream of women who seemed to be influencers, with their phones in selfie movie mode parading past was off putting and a bit low class. I guess there's nothing that can be done this day and age to encourage people to have genuine conversations. We were so disappointed in the service and the increased pressure from our attendant to place our orders that we left after the appetizers. Altho the server could never remember whose birthdays it was, he did bring a "free" birthday dessert, which was also rather disappointing. For comparison, we had lunched at the moderately priced Henry. They brought a birthday card to the table, complimentary champagne AND a fabulous lemon olive oil cake with strawberry gelato and a generous and beautiful serving of berries which was 10x more impressive and delicious than the much too rich butter cake with a teaspoon of vanilla ice cream and a blackberry, raspberry and one strawberry that Elements provided; but they did write " happy birthday" in chocolate! I can say we all felt it was not a welcoming place, where we felt valued as customers. It was far too pricey for the sub par drinks, service ( I got up to get our table silverware as we tired of waiting) and dated interiors, lacking maintenance. Even the ladies room was tiny and disappointing for such a talked about resort. If you want a great meal with beautiful views and want to spend money in a similar way, please skip Elements and go to Lon's at the Hermosa! read more

What an amazing Dinner! We had a great time and the Chilean sea bass was awesome! Our server did a great job and the sunset was on point! read more

Elements - Anniversary Dinner with a view and sunset - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

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Great restaurant and very attentive service. Tasty variety of food (definitely a something for everyone place) and great views!

Service leaves a lot to be desired, especially for breakfast and lunch. There is always a wait to have your order taken or be served drinks. The açaí bowl is the best thing on the menu. read more

We had an amazing time at Elements for my husband's birthday dinner. The restaurant accommodated our large group and gave us a table with a beautiful view of Camelback Mountain. The drinks were great. I love the Mekong cocktail and the espresso martini was good too. My husband and I shared the beer carpaccio, sea bass and gnocchi sardi (entree portion). We liked the carpaccio, but regretted not splitting a salad instead. It was very tasty, but we did not think it was worth $28. The sea bass was amazing as always. I will always order the sea bass here because it is perfectly cooked! I absolutely loved the gnocchi sardi. It was not a potato gnocchi so it was very flight. The tomato butter was amazing! The shrimp and cuttlefish were delicious in it. There was spice and great flavor from the roasted tomato butter and basil. I hope they keep this on the menu! My husband also had a nice butter cake come out to him with a candle. It was not too sweet and had a spongy consistency. The vanilla ice cream with it was yummy too. They should add ththis dessert on their regular menu! I wish we could have itemized the bill. I asked the host if we could split the bill, but he said their system is a little older so it would be difficult to itemize. He was very kind about it and we did not mind figuring it out later with our group. My husband and I will definitely return to Elements again! read more

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Booked reservations for an anniversary dinner due to anticipating a night here. We had a lovely dinner due to the scenic view, atmosphere inside and next door to Jade Bar. Although we made reservations online around sunset with the arrangement for Anniversary and an added note for window seating; No arrangement was accounted for as we were placed to the back wall. We told the busser about our occasion as the server was absent the majority of the night. We ordered: Wagyu dumplings which did not disappoint at all, Korean BBQ Short Ribs that fell off smoothly, and Two Wash Farms Roasted Chicken complimented with whipped potatoes that we enjoyed. This luxury dinner was made up due to the quality and variety of tastings we immensely relished. A compliment to the busser who was very attentive, polite, and quick to respond to our request promptly. Will likely return again. read more

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This place is really 2.5 stars at best but since their view is so beautiful, I'll give them 3 stars. I've been here more than a handful of times and realize that every time I have been here, I can't remember what I had, so that's probably a sign this place is so-so. Good place to entertain out of town guests to show them the beautiful view and its good for business meals. We came here for AZ Restaurant Week and it was kind of a letdown, really. I got the oysters trio and the mussels. The oysters were great. I just wished there were a few more. Mussels were good too. Portion was smaller than any Belgian mussel dish I usually get. My friend did not do AZ Restaurant Week and she had the poke bowl that the waiter recommended and when it came, the portion size was terribly small. She had to then order an appetizer and nothing was that appealing and went with the fries. Desserts were really disappointing. My angel food cake with strawberries was barely edible. My friends cheesecake was also not very good. I'll have to say though that my drink was pretty good and what I can remember about this place is that drinks are well made. So my recommendation is this, skip food and come here for a few drinks and watch the sunset. read more

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Do not go here if you're a POC because they will judge you. Our waiter was dismissive of us from the beginning. Didn't offer us bread, didn't go over the specials/recommendations/fish of the day. He just gave us our check without asking if we wanted another drink or anything else... Yet the table next to us got a full run down of the menu, offered bread, and even tone of voice was different. Additionally, the view was not even good. No where good to take pictures either.... A let down for sure especially being from out of town. We went to Different Pointe of View the night before and way better service, food, and views. read more

Spectacular view!! Make a dinner reservation around sunset and you will get gorgeous photos here! Great idea for a date night, anniversary, or birthday celebration! The food was amazing! I love the creativity and flavors for all the dishes we got. Portions are not the biggest, but that's probably because it is so good and I just want more! The sea bass was highly rated by our friends so we had to get the Chilean Sea Bass and this was sooo good!! They cooked the sea bass perfectly and the sauce was so good! Organic Osland Ocean Trout was made very well! The only thing I didn't like about this dish was the sauce that it came in. The mushrooms side was very flavorful and good. Definitely come try this place out! The food and the view are so worth it! Make a reservation! read more

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Tremendous Ambiance! Natural Elements of nature you can enjoy here at "Elements"restaurant: Earth, Water, Wind, Thunder, Flowers, Shadows, Light, Moon, Time, Force, and Ice...place that last one (ice) in a bucket and Force in a bottle of Bubbly! Cheers! *We were introduced to this marvelous place by our friends at the Scottsdale Cartier boutique and its been a favorite since. What's not to love when scenery, delicious magnificent food and great service come into play! Come play! The gorgeous entrance alone will mesmerize you with exquisite surrounding beauty. An absolute MUST is the delightful Sunday Brunch which will Force you to come back again and again. And don't forget to visit the bar area (I didn't forget) with unforgettable cocktails and mock-tails! Cheers! (Did I say that before?) Please feel free to drool at photo's with beautifully plated dishes and exceptional savor certain to satisfy your palate as accompaniment. *Reservations are not legally required but if you wish to assure seating, I'd make the call. *Patio seating (call wayyyy ahead) *Valet parking available (great attendants!) *Self parking also available As always, thank you for reading, Be well, enjoy life and stay safe. read more

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The fanciest and most romantic place my husband and I have ever eaten!! The view from our booth was so lovely. You could see the night sky and the pool. It was a little bit loud because they had a full house that night and the bar was full, but it quieted down later. The food was really good. I ate salmon, which was the best salmon that I have ever tasted!!!!!! My husband got the short ribs that he really liked as well. But we liked the salmon more. Total of $100+ for the whole meal. As for service, it was okay. A bit slow for my taste, but very polite. We did self parking down the hill be valet, which was close enough to walk to the restaurant, about 5 minutes up some stairs. If you do valet, it is closer to the restaurant, but we prefer self parking. They also have us a free cupcake to celebrate our anniversary, just the cake part was really dry so wasn't really tasty. This cupcake plus the slower service is why we have it 4 stars. But would still recommend them. read more

We haven't been to Elements in years and came back to celebrate my birthday. To bring back the great memories, we got there a little early so we could have a cocktail in the bar while we waited for our dinner reservation. Things have definitely changed but the service remains untouched! The bartenders were friendly and great to talk to. (shout out to Hurley). The bar had filled up by the time we walked to our dinner table. This was a whole other amazing experience! Our waiter was awesome and the food was to die for! I have never had better Halibut nor had my hubby had a better filet. Both melted in our mouths and the hollandaise sauce that came with his steak was amazing! Everyone was awesome and the views were spectacular and did not disappoint .... not waiting as long to come back next time! I will be dreaming of my Halibut (and the filet) until we return (oh, and my birthday cake was a special request from my hubby and they did a beautiful creation) read more

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Came here for burns. Def make reservations. Views were amazing, you don't be disappointed for the ambiance. We came without reservations, but were seated quickly. Our server was amazing, she came by several times to make sure we had everything. Food was extremely deliciously, we ordered the Elemental Breakfast and Sonoran Eggs Benedict. The Sonoran eggs Benedict was amazing and a must try. read more

Hello, Something has drastically changed in this restaurant . Elements had a reputation of elegance, superb service & welcoming environment . We dined for lunch today where the service lacked professionalism and conventional skills to serve . There was construction going on during our lunch which the Manager said " sorry we have to get pictures hung " our plates were tossed in front of us with lettuce that looked a day old . It's a shame . It use to be a high end environment to dine and entertain . read more

An amazing dinner with a beautiful sunset view in Phoenix. We were seated outside and they had heaters and blankets to make sure we were not cold. Service was very attentive and patient. Everything that we ate was so delicious. I loved the heartiness of the tomato soup. The octopus was nice and chewy. The sea bass and steak were both cooked very well. Overall, had an amazing dinner here. read more

Celebrated with a girlfriend's birthday lunch yesterday. The service was top notch as always, the food delicious ( crispy rice with tuna, beet salad, and steak frites) And yum.. the truffle aioli and the bernaise sauces... dip your fries in those! And then the fantastic surprise of birthday butter cake with fresh berries. What better to wash all this down with than sparkling rose! Special thank you to our attentive server and warm and friendly manager. You made the day memorable and special read more