I made reservations via opentable the morning before we dined. Easy and we were seated immediately upon arrival. Service was a bit slow. We didn't feel any connection from either the server or the server assistant. The bread service was below basic, especially for a fine dining restaurant. We asked the server for his favorite and most popular cocktails. We ordered both: sisos sexy and another that I do not know the name of. He wasn't present on the floor as much as I'd hoped. My friend ordered the bacon wrapped filet and thought it was delicious. It was one of her favorite filets in all time. I ordered the organic salmon which was delicious as well. The sauce on both the dishes really made up the entrees. The salmon came with noodles and vegetables that really complimented the salmon. Two entrees that you cannot go wrong with. Our reservation was at 6:15pm and we sat to see the sunset. It was gorgeous. Definitely come around this time to see the sun set. Lastly, compliments to the maitre d' or manager who made his table touches and really looked like he was enjoying each conversation with the guests. He complimented us on our smiles and we told him we came out to see one of the top 39 restaurants with a view in the world. He said they must be doing something right. I would say this wasn't my favorite fine dining restaurants but it definitely is something to cross off my bucket list. Good for special occasions. read more

First let me go on a rant. I so wanted to meet Chef Beau and although they kept telling me he was there I never was able to meet him. I tried three times, the staff kept telling me to come back at certain times because he had just left but it never seemed to happen. Hopefully next time I will be able to meet him. Ok, now on to the real stuff. This restaurant is awesome, beautiful and classy. The view is amazing day or night. The staff professional, efficient and were great about using your name. I wasn't feeling well (not sick, just drank too much, don't worry I wasn't infecting people!) and I still enjoyed the meal, I can't imagine how much I would have liked it if I was feeling better. I ordered the Kurobuta Pork Chop. It was sooooo good. It was huge, cooked perfectly, a little spicy and had a wonderful crust. For dessert I had the PB Bombe and it was awesome as well. Very rich but you can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. I will totally be eating here again next time I make it to Scottsdale and stay at this amazing hotel. read more

Unfortunately not so good for us, we waited for at least 40 minutes to be formally greeted by a server (not our designated server) my wife was so embarrassed because the group of ladies seating across from us noticed we hadn't been even acknowledged. anyway we ordered two drinks and our lunch but the drinks took another 20 minutes to come, fortunately our lunch was served promptly. not a great experience for a place with a great rating!! we should off gone to our fist option but we didn't and pay the price.$$$ Manager no where to be seen. read more

The food was excellent and the service even better. Sean and Joey took great care of my wife and I on our anniversary. I ordered the tandori chicken and my wife the filet mignon both were amazing. The mash potatoes and gravy served with them were to die for. I made a reservation online easily and had no issues. I was not expecting the valet but luckily I had cash so heads up. read more

Culinary perfection. I could stop there... The Feng shui is evident from the entry walk. The architecture feels like we are part of something important. The view is one on the best available in the Phoenix valley. The water served is crystal clear in delicate stemware. Let's talk food! OMG BOOM POW WOW! I delighted in my omelet ranchero. I've never experienced better. Unlike anything I have ever experienced. The daughter revelled in what was called eggs benedict but was a ridiculous combination of salivary explosions. The wife went for miso salmon salad. The fish was perfectly prepared and matched with greens and spice. What a treat! If you have never, you must. If you have, repeat over and over. read more

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We decided to try Elements out for brunch since my fiancé's parents were visiting from Ohio... I had read and heard some great things about the restaurant and the view. Expecting it to be busy, I was happy to find that there was ample seating outside available that overlooked the pool, grounds, and mountains. All of the staff was very pleasant and courteous. Upon receiving our drinks and appetizers, we were delighted to be served fresh complimentary (and warm) cinnamon rolls! So yummy! My huge drawback and what ruined what was otherwise a very pleasant brunch, was the extreme lull from the time we had our first drink and put in our food order, to the time our food arrived. We had to have waited 45+ minutes and during that time, were not offered a refill of the specialty drinks ordered or an explanation as to what was taking so long. Our food was great, I ordered the breakfast veggie wrap with fingerling potatoes. We also ordered an Ole Bay Jumbo Shrimp app that was tasty, though tad bit overdone with the seasoning.. Some of the pieces of shrimp were almost entirely coated in ole bay. Id be interested in coming back eventually but would rather try out a few other upscale brunch spots before returning. read more

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We went to Elements because we had family in town and we knew the view and ambience would be amazing. Neither of these things disappointed and the service was also very good. Where the experience fell flat was the food. At this price point we expected the food to wow us and unfortunately it just didn't. We all ordered something different from fish to steak to pork and on most of the dishes the sauce and seasonings over powered the main ingredient. I ordered the filet - it appeared smaller than the advertised ten oz and it tasted ok but wasn't the normal buttery and smooth filet I would expect at over $50. They also seemed to rush us a bit with the bread (that they just put on each persons plate as a slice, kind of weird) and our dishes asking if we were done mid dishes. Again the views are nice but I don't think we would return. We spent over $700 and left unimpressed. read more

Amazing Christmas Eve dinner! Excellent Service, beautiful surroundings. Hands down best Chilean Sea Bass I've ever had! All four of us loved loved our meals! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I'm a real foodie and this was one of the best meals I've ever had. My honey n I were not expecting such a fantastic meal. We had the Calamari, Oyster Rockefeller, Beet Salad, the Filet and a pasta lobster dish. ALL of which were EXCELLENT. Not to mention the amazing drinks we had (Remy sidecar). I mean, even the water was delicious (lol). I can't say enough about this restaurant as they made my honey's bday dinner memorable. We cannot wait to come back when we're in the Phoenix area again. Ask for "Dan" as your server..., he's AMAAAZING :-) read more

Birthday dinner for a group of 10 people went as smooth as silk from the gorgeous sunset seen from our outside patio table to the wonderful array of dishes that everyone enjoyed. That would have been enough to rate 5 stars but our server Ron was truly outstanding and made everyone's experience stellar. Without a doubt, a premium experience from start to finish. read more

A Groupon brought us to Elements for lunch this past weekend. The views are absolutely stunning. For being a picky eater, I was able to find something that I enjoyed. The menu however is so small that I had a little bit of a hard time deciding on what I wanted. My husband ordered a burger that was just basic and not worth $17. Our waitress was great, but a member of the waitstaff brought out bread and never came to our table, but all the tables around us. (Out food came out right after so I didn't think much of it after that) All in all, we had an average experience here. read more

Came back for lunch to sit in my usual booth and have same server lol. I was a little sad the shade was down so couldn't fully enjoy the view. I was craving a burger so got that and it was delicious with perfectly cooked fries. It really hit the spot! They were doing 50% off bottles of wine so I had a bottle of nickel and nickel cab which of course was awesome. I do wish the wine deal was better cuz I would be there even more! 50% off is great, but the price is pretty much regular retail so it's a great deal at a restaurant, but not so much cost wise cuz you can get it at same or cheaper price in person or online. Still, I always enjoy my food, service, and ambiance here. My only complaint is that the menu is too limited, which is why I can't eat here that often. But that's cuz I get tired of things very quickly. Oh one other thing. The prior two times I ate here, I had parked in the valet area across from main entrance. Both times the valet told me it was okay. The last time I went to Jade bar to eat and drink, the guy told me that parking was only for valet and told me to park down by the spa. So that's what I did this time too. It's not a far walk, but when it's super hot outside, it is not a comfortable walk. So I'd like to get clarification if that area is only for valet parking. That does factor into me going to a place to eat--easy parking lol read more

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Delicious & best views in Scottsdale, especially during a sunset ... simply Magical!!

The atmosphere is so beautiful. You can see all the lights of Scottsdale and Phoenix and the gorgeous mountains. We valeted the car and got a great table facing all the mountains. Started with the tuna tartare and it was so amazing. It had beautiful tuna, roasted pine nuts, super thin cucumber slaw and ginger. For the main course I had miso glazed salmon well done (otherwise it would come medium well), it was so deliciously flaky and savory. Would definitely get this again. I usually never get desert, but the honey panna cotta was perfect for me, it was so light and not too sweet with lemon curd and pickled strawberries. I actually finished it, which is a first. But a great ending to a lovely meal. The service was impeccable and they even gave me a cupcake to take home! Awww. I didn't want to make a big deal of my b-day. Absolutely love this place and will try to make reservations when the sun is setting for spectacular views. read more

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I have to admit I'm a little biased when it comes to this location as I got married at the Sanctuary two years ago. So far I've been to brunch twice and finally tried dinner for our two year anniversary. This restaurant has some of the best views in Phoenix and the decor is fabulous; modern but not too cold. Dinner last night did not disappoint. We started off with some inventive cocktails, I had the Pepper Smash which was very interesting with yellow bell pepper juice and my husband had the Celery Superstar which had a jalapeno slice in it and was very well crafted. We chose the following for our meal: - Ahi Tuna: This was fresh tuna over julienned cucumbers with fresh herbs and pine nuts. This dish was fantastic and a great starter. - Lobster Mac & Cheese: This was my least favorite dish. It had a very good rich flavor and the lobster was cooked perfectly. My only complaint was that the consistency was a little off, the sauce was a little too runny for my liking and the pasta in the dish was slightly overcooked. - Alaskan Halibut Special: This was a perfectly cooked piece of fish, seasoned right and served over a flavorful mushroom risotto - Butternut Squash Dumplings: This dish was an amazing combo of sweet and savory. These were large raviolis filled with a sweet butternut squash, the sauce was rich with sweet tomatoes and was complimented by a savory goat cheese with roasted pumpkin seeds. - Turtle Cheesecake: We were given a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. This was a cheesecake with a salted caramel topping and roasted pecans. It was very decadent and was the perfect amount. Our server also made this a great experience (I forget his name but he said he was from DC). He was very passionate about the food and was able to help us with our choices, and everything was on point. My husband and I were very satisfied with our dinner, and will keep this on our list for special occasions, we will also continue to come for brunch. I highly recommend Elements! read more

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Elements is a nice place - and they have talented chefs - with that said I had the worst eggs Benedict I've ever been served - how a trained chef can ruin a classic dish like eggs Benedict is beyond me - the eggs served were like hard boiled eggs - just terrible. Manager addressed my complaint afterwards and made our meal complimentary. I'm still hungry. read more

The view here is spectacular especially at sunset-breathtaking. The food was good however I can't say outstanding-prices were very high, however you're also paying for the view. The hostess was sweet as can be, same as the person who served us water and bread. However, our waitress was not very friendly and made us actually have a bad experience here. It was my daughter's birthday and at the end she brought out a few small cookies, no happy birthday, no cupcake like the other table next to us received who were also celebrating their birthday. She had VERY BIZARRE behavior and made us uncomfortable actually...she came one time to our table to see how we were doing-that's it. The lady serving bread came several times and was very kind and thoughtful. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

Outstanding restaurant. Hands down the best in Arizona. Celebrity chef Beau MacMillan has got this place flowing with great food with phenomenal presentation & portion size. Food: The food is on a whole other level. We started off by enjoying a small portioned cooked oyster, complaints of the chef. We both aren't oyster lovers, but we sure did enjoy the way these were prepared. We then next moved to appetizers, which were beef carpaccio & fried calamari. These were hands down the best course of the evening. The carpaccio is nothing like I've ever enjoyed before. Fresh carpaccio with a little lemon zest, blew my mind. The fried calamari was prepared so nicely. Again, best calamari I've had in the state of Arizona. For main, we enjoyed braised short rib that was served over a bed of broccolini. Absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed the double bone in pork chop that was served over Brussels sprouts. The light glaze that was prepared over the pork chop was outstanding. Well done. For dessert, we had banana foster & the s'mores. The lady absolutely loved the dessert & she knows how good dessert is to be prepared. Drink: We enjoyed a bottle of Groth Cab. Had no complaints whatever with the wine service. read more

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Went here with my boyfriend when we visited for a weekend trip this past Memorial Day. We stayed pretty close by in Scottsdale and went to Elements TWICE; once for dessert and once more the day after for lunch. The food was excellent. The presentation of the food fit the taste. I had the three sherbets for dessert and that was mighty tasty. My boyfriend had this cake that was sinfully delish! We also had the shrimp.. yum! The next day for lunch, I had a tofu entree. My boyfriend had the scallops. He couldn't stop raving about them for weeks. The lighting and the cozy booths were perfect for our occasion. At night, it was dark and our table faced the window. It was nice to look out into the night sky and over the city. The next day, we had a booth in a similar location overlooking the same view we had the night before. It was nice to see what we couldn't at night and see all the sunny mountainous land. Both times, the atmosphere was so relaxing that we did not feel time fly by. It was so serene and memorable. I love this place and I will definitely go back when I'm in the Paradise Valley area again! read more

Celebrated my birthday here with friends. And what better place. Never had a bad meal here. One of my fav restaurants in town! Need I say more? read more

I made reservations through OpenTable and stated we were celebrating a birthday. From the moment we arrived until we left the service was exceptional. I server was amazing. I wish I could remember his name. He made a few suggestions and I'm glad we ordered the oysters for our appetizer. Our main entrees were also really good as was the smores dessert. The whole experience was amazing. At the end they gave my friend a birthday cupcake which I thought just made the evening extra special and showed me the restaurant cared about making it special. read more

Elements - Birthday cupcake - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

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Having recently seen a dessert from Elements called the pb Bomb and (because desserts at home are now few and far between) I convinced my husband that we should dine there on our Anniversary. When I called for reservations, I was told that 5:30 and 5:45 pm were available so agreed to an early dinner. Imagine my surprise when after climbing hundreds of steps to the restaurant, the hostess informed me our reservation was for 8pm! However, we were quickly seated with a lovely view of the resort and surrounding hills. We started with a glass of sparkling wine and moved on to the menu. Being restaurant week, the special offerings had what I wanted and I started with a mushroom/truffle soup. My husband ordered a salad and was quite shocked when the waiter served me a huge empty bowl with one tiny cheese puff in the middle (actually, they used the term gougere which sounds much classier). A very earthy, piping hot bisque was then poured into my bowl. I stopped eating about three quarters of the way through when I realized how filling it was. For my entrée I was presented with three very large tempura shrimp with a ginger/soy sauce zig zagged over the top. There was also a bit of mayonnaise type sauce on the plate with sticky rice and an avocado salad. Both our meals were cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. So far, our meals had been superb. Then desert arrived and it was truly exceptional.. Frankly, on a return visit I might order a salad, eat half and then tackle the pb bomb. This decadent chocolate covered concoction had a peanut butter center and a macadamia nut bottom. A piece of gold leaf adorned the top and bits of popcorn were sprinkled on the plate next to some chocolate ice cream. This was not the 400 calorie per pint kind of ice cream but so rich and creamy that I wanted to hide behind my napkin and lick the plate. Oh, and the chef had written Happy Anniversary across the plate! Service was great! Wait staff was attentive but not intrusive. The view was lovely. Along with the check came some chocolate chip cookies and a packaged cupcake (which hubby forgot). I left happy and on a sugar high! read more

Elements - Incredible pb Bomb - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

Driving all the way up to this restaurant I was afraid of letdown like some of my other experieces with hyped up restaurants. This wasn't the case whene I went five years ago. The interior was cool and modern. The view especially at sunset was breathtaking. The food was beautiful and delicious. I especially remember my foie with sweet berries which really did it for me. The sweet balancing out salty worked well. At that time all the other Az restaurants were doing foie without sweet flavors. This pushed Elements up to another level. I recommended this place to my brother. He took his girlfriend for brunch. They commented on how beautiful the view was during daytime. They both raved about their food saying it was the best brunch they've ever had. They've insisted I go with them the next time I visit. read more

We have dined at Elements annually for the past few years. This year, we noticed that both the service and the food quality have deteriorated. Service was slow and far from exceptional. Food portions were small in some cases. Previously, we have found Elements to be among the finest restaurants in the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area. If tonight's experience is representative of how things are now, we cannot recommend Elements any longer. They even charged us for food we ordered but didn't receive. We were billed for it anyway and unfortunately didn't notice that until after we left. The atmosphere is top notch, and some of the food was high quality. Is this enough to create a five star experience? Nope. Sadly, not even close. It is evident from reading other reviews that some diners have had better experiences than we did, but for a top tier restaurant to fall short on both food and service relegates them to the status of a restaurant to be avoided. read more

Great views, decent but overpriced food, slow service. Glad we used a travelzoo voucher to try it though. The jaded lemonades were $8 (no alcohol) and not a lot of flavor. The potstickers were eh, ok. Cobb salad and salmon bento box were both good and the desert was interesting- a pb bomb, which our waiter described as a peanut butter cup on steroids. read more

Total buzz kill. This was supposed to be a special evening. It started with the attitude of the staff that upset everyone. Then the food wasn't prepared properly but we didn't dare say anything. We got out of there as quickly as possible. This restaurant needs to understand that celebrations need to be made special. I am going to take everyone out again to a special restaurant to make it up to them. This one is off the list. read more

We went on New Year's Eve to celebrate before heading out and meeting with friends. The meal was an absolute disaster. The restaurant tried to fit in as many people as possible and thus we were seated extremely close to our neighbors. It was hard to have a nice relaxing time. I've been to such dinners at other restaurants before and the seating was much more spacious. The salads were good but for the main we got the lamb and the filet mignon (medium). The lamb was definitely good but the filet was the absolutely worst I've ever had. It tasted stale and off. In fact it was probably not even a filet. The texture was disgusting and the meat had a weird black tint on it. I did not finish it and and packed it in hopes of recooking and salvaging it the next day. However the next day, despite having refrigerated it, the discoloration in the meat was worse and it had a ridiculous stench and after taste to it. Ended up throwing it. I would not recommend this place to anyone for a while. They need to up their game. read more

This is one of my favorites always good. I usually rate based on food, service and environment and to get a 5 star review you must be amazing. Yes be of the best date places In Az. Enjoy. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for quite sometime, this is my experience from February 14, 2020 before everyone's world got turned upside-down. What a beautiful restaurant and amazing food. My boyfriend brought me here for Valentine's Day and it was spectacular. I've been wanting to go for dinner for quite awhile but the hour drive has always been the deterrent so Valentine's was the perfect excuse! Every detail of the meal was perfect, we still talk about how great the food was. Looking forward to another visit, maybe even a spa day with an overnight for a fun and relaxing weekend! The views alone will lure you back for more! read more

What an experience! We came in last night to celebrate our first anniversary and had one of the best meals we have ever had. Ron was an outstanding server and very knowledgeable about the menu/wine. He absolutely made the experience perfect for us. Giancarlo was outstanding as well and made sure we enjoyed our dinner. He also took some pictures for us outside on the patio! Honestly, this could not have been more perfect. The view was incredible, the food was outstanding, and the service was extraordinary. Dimly lit (but not too much) and a very secluded booth made us feel like VIPs and the only people in the restaurant. We are still dreaming of the Wagyu NY strip. We can't wait to come back! Thank you, Ron and Giancarlo! read more

This place is classy. The menu is created by an Iron Chef! It's American cuisine with Asian accents. My wife and I started off with the Shishito peppers. Great little appetizer but u get tons of them. For the two of us it was a lot. Nice clean heat. They were charred in a caramel soy glaze. My wife had the diver scallops for her entree. Fantastic dish. Their sauce was delicious. I had the pork chop over bacon brussel sprouts. Delicious!!! Anthony was our server. Fantastic service from all that we encountered. It's a classy joint so look clean and sharp! Slacks and a button down would work. I enjoyed it thoroughly and would encourage u to try this place. read more

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We headed here for brunch on New Years. The location is amazing in Paradise Valley and tucked away. Valet was very friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere - If you haven't been to Sanctuary the style is somewhat modern with a zen feeling to it with some amazing outdoor views. We sat inside facing the mountains. Booths are set up to be very private though next to each other (the seats act as dividing walls as well, though it is not sound proof. The view is beautiful and the setting of the table is such that you can sit right next to each other if you prefer. Food - I ordered the egg white frittata and the toasted coconut waffle out of indecision. As well as green tea and orange juice to drink. The toasted coconut waffle was delicious. I highly recommend. It was sweet, but not too sweet. The whip cream was unique and light. I loved the shreds of coconut and strawberries. It had a fresh tart taste mixed with the creamy whip cream and I believe honey even. The waffles themselves tasted great as well. Crisp and fresh. The egg white frittata was very healthy. I am a fan of goat cheese and purple potatoes which were part of this entree. It was definitely a much healthier option. It was a bit dry yet full flavored with what I believe were onions and broccoli. Service - our waitress Ingrid was very pleasant and offered us a cinnamon bun pastry. They were delicious. It was a fantastic surprise edition to our meal. She came by often to check in on us, but not too much, and brought our bill promptly. Definitely a place to be for more of a resort feel or special occasion. Pricing is in line with the experience. I recommend. read more

Elements - Entryway to Elements - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

I have eaten there before for dinner and it was incredible but this was my first time dining there for lunch. Another great experience. The service was impeccable. The food was great as always and the view sitting outside was amazing! The Cobb Salad (pictured) was tasty and presented nicely. We always get the homemade chips and edamame as an appetizer. Yum! Can't wait to go back again and try something else. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Paradise Valley, Arizona

Love this bar and restaurant but very disappointed to get the bill after having 2 drinks. We had ordered 2 dirty martinis.There was an extra $4 charge on the bill. We asked why. It was $2 charge for each drink to shake it. Really? Very disappointed in being overcharged for something so silly like that. If they are going to charge extra to shake a drink, the waitress should have asked us if we wanted it shaken and made us aware there was an extra charge to do so. It's not the $4...it's the principle of the matter I am upset with. read more

You certainly can't beat the view and it has a wonderful atmosphere. We went here for a last minute birthday lunch. We enjoyed it. The turkey hamburger is MASSIVE and my wife said very delicious. She had enough leftover for another meal. I was disappointed with my vEggie bowl as it had a disproportionate amount of ricE to the sparse amount of veggies. Service was fair which was surprising because there were several servers around. When summoned ( several different times even for water and iced tea refills) the service-was good. It wwiukd have been a strong 4 if the service had been better. A 5 if the veggie bowl was more generous on tHe veggies Ann's service better. Elements has a captive audience as it is the only restaurant at the fairly-secluded Sanctuary Hotel. read more

We went to here for our anniversary dinner. It was very nice atmosphere, service, drink and food. Everything was amazing! This place is great for special day. read more

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Elements was always wonderful, but post-COVID they just haven't got staff on the floor with a clue for the lunch shift at least. All sorts of petty annoyances and goofiness. Did the person in the kitchen slicing the avocado not notice that it was hard as a rock and think about finding a fresh one? For example. Stuff like this our last three or four visits over many months. read more

Elements has been my absolute favorite restaurant ever since it opened about 20 years ago. I have loved the food over the years, but I don't know what has happened. Food has absolutely become mediocre, pretty much tasteless, nothing what it used to be. Perhaps they changed the chef? I used to love to see the daily special, no longer available. Just super disappointing for such a beautiful place. I don't think people who give good reviews know how good it used to be and now is not. read more

One of my favorite places to go for a celebration! The menu is phenomenal and always changing. Great breakfast too if you can make it in the mornings. read more

Even though the restaurant has one of the best views in town, the horrible service couldn't make up for it. Came for lunch on a Saturday, and even though at the time Elements wasn't super busy, we waited so long to be serviced that I had to wave down the hostess. She kindly brought our drinks and then when the waitress came to us to write down our orders and that was the only time we saw her. I had a Groupon voucher and had some problems with it. The manager rudely just told me to call Groupon. What an uncomfortable situation when I am here celebrating my husband's graduation! When the problem was solved, compulsory tip was added when good service never existed. I am sure to find great views of the beautiful area somewhere else. read more