Usually go 4 to 5 times a year and dinner never disappoints. Awesome view great staff and ambience.

If my review were solely based on the food, I would have only given them 2 stars. However, the maitre d' offered to makes amends by discounting our bill. Everything we have was terribly salty and we mentioned this the waitress who in turn mentioned it to him. It was my birthday and we had been looking forward to trying Elements for quite awhile. We started with the crab and spinach hot pot. It was good, but not great. The dish had a soy sauce finish that lingered on our palates. It wasn't bad, it just seemed rather unsophisticated. I had the special .... a pan seared rib eye with lobster risotto and my husband had the duck. The duck breast also was served with a leg portion that so dry , it was inedible. Besides both dishes being way too salty, they were very uninspiring for a high end gourmet restaurant. We expected to be "wowed" and the food did not aspire to anything close. The highlight of the meal was the complementary dessert .... a chocolate and peanut butter concoction that was very good. In addition to the food being a disappointment, the service was less than stellar. It took an hour from the time we order until our entrees arrived. We received our appetizers in a timely manner and then were served the sorbet. After that, it was at least 20 mins. before the main courses arrived. Our water glasses were never refilled (and we really needed them to be) and the entire service was rather aloof. I think we saw our waitress a total of 4 times after we were seated .... when she brought us our drinks and take our order, to ask if we needed our drinks refilled, to serve the dessert and bring us the bill. We will give Elements one more try, but there may be too many short comings for them to overcome. If you read some of the other reviews here, they aren't getting 4-5 stars because of the food. Most people are giving them extra stars because of the views and ambiance. read more

We were so looking forward to our first visit but were so disappointed. Our table was booked for 7:30, we arrived 20 mins early, our table wasn't ready, which was expected so we went into the bar for cocktails. First issue, we waited at least 10 minutes to be attended, then almost 15 minutes for our drinks to arrive. At 7:45 we ordered a second drink, at 7:50 it arrived and I asked the waitress to check on when our table was going to be ready, this obviously worked as within 3 minutes we were informed the table was ready. We were escorted to a booth overlooking the valley, but unfortunately the sun had gone down so no sighting of the sunset that we were told was so spectacular. Second, and most importantly, the food. I ordered the double cut pork chop that was rubbed asian style (hoisin sauce and 5 spice), medium, unfortunately the spice was so overwhelming and the pork chop dry I couldn't eat it. I am a foodie that knows and loves asian flavors well, but this was too much. They offered me another dish, I accepted, the filet mignon, which was good but not exceptional. We ordered a side dish, Brussels sprouts with pork belly, perhaps I missed the rest of the description on the menu but they were in a spicy asian sauce, not a good accompaniment for the filet mignon that my wife ordered. Third, the attention we received was a little disappointing. The waitress was very knowledgeable, but slightly inattentive and our wait between courses was a minimum 10 minutes. The worst was when we finished our entree and waited to be offered desert, 15 minutes before she turned up, but when she did it was free desert, a bonus, apricot with shortcake, I have to say it was not memorable. Unfortunately there was no offer of any other options or after dinner drinks. Overall, I will return as I think the atmosphere in the bar was good, I hope the experience was a one off and the next time will be memorable. The setting is spectacular and needs to be backed by spectacular service and food. read more

Every aspect of our dining experience was simply wonderful. When I made the reservation, Jessica asked if I was celebrating a special occasion. It was my wife's birthday, so she reserved an outside table for us with spectacular views of the sunset and Camelback mountain. When we arrived at the restaurant, Jessica was there to greet us along with Chef MacMillan! Amazing that he took the time to come say hi. We were escorted to our table where Jessica had rose pedals sprinkled across our table. It was a great special touch for my wife. For dinner we both chose the appetizer, salad, entree courses. I had Oysters Rockefeller, Heirloom tomato salad, and beef short ribs. They were all outstanding, especially the short ribs. My wife has sashimi, beet salad, and pork chops. They were all fantastic as well. We are both wine lovers and really enjoyed talking with the Sommelier (Norbert Taillole). He is passionate about wine and really knows his stuff. For dessert, they brought my wife a salted caramel Panna Cotta with carmel corn on top, all served on a plate with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate. While Elements is an expensive evening, I have to say it was one of the most memorable dinners I have ever had. The Staff was fantastic, the food was amazing, and the view is second to none. A wonderful place for that special occasion - highly recommended! read more

Don't waste your money here. Had a "very special", $360 Christmas Dinner here where we were sat outside, ignored, served subpar food, and when staff finally did visit our table and clear plates, they were just dumped on the table next to us so we could stare at them the rest of the night. Worst special occasion restaurant of my life. Don't make the same mistake my husband and I did. read more

Chef Beau McMillian is one amazing chef! He left me with one of the most memorable dining experiences I have ever had. The lobster bisque was fantastic! The seafood platter had the biggest shrimp I have ever seen. and the peanut butter chocolate dessert was sooooo glorious! Not much more I can say but wow! fantastic food and and great service I can't wait to go back:-) read more

Totally over the top amazing food and comprehensive wine list. What really makes this place the best is the service - they get the cream of the crop wait staff who pay careful attention to every detail. A stay at this resort and dining here is a little trip to heaven - no, it's not cheap but room rates in summer are a relative bargain. Definitely worth a try. read more

My husband and I went to dinner tonight, we were very disappointed! not one good thing to say about the whole experience. We will never go back. This chef should have not quite his day job to become a mediocre TV star, as our last meal was great. Very Sad Tammy read more

This place was amazing....food, decor, location and service were top notch. I just wish we were there for the sunset. There is a sexy outside seating area off the bar....looks like a great view. read more

This place is slick. The expanse of windows provide the best views of Paradise Valley out into Scottsdale that I've seen without strapping on hiking boots. The food was very good, but the service was outstanding. This is the ultimate "impress someone from out of town" spot and doubles as a "I am very successful but private about it" location. For all the glitz and glam, it really isn't all that expensive. I had a sandwich that was nine or ten bucks and it was filling and came with a side. You just can't ask for much more than that. read more

Bring an appetite. I can't remember eating at any other high-end restaurant that aspired to greatness with portion sizes this large. But it did all taste great (the sodium definitely played a part). The service didn't match the level of food. During the course of dinner my server both shook my hand and patted me on the back. I just wanted a nice, romantic meal, not to make a new buddy. read more

My husband and I looked forward to celebrating our anniversary at Elements. We have dined in many fine places and were looking forward to another great experience. The ambiance is lovely. From the valetparking adjacent to a lovely fire, to the window table and great view all waspointing to lovely evening. It ended there. Cold, unfriendly service, my martini overflowing, therefore spilling as I attempted to sip and then acceptable but not extraordinary food. When I asked for more details on one of the appetizers, I was told it was the waiter's favorite. Had never tasted the wine we ordered and invited him to try it with us. Obvious he had little knowledge about wine when he tasted. Totally disappointing! I could go on and on, but suffice it to say we will not return. read more

Beautiful, gracious setting. Professional staff. Very knowledgeable sommelier. Limited menu but all choices delicious. But the entre special was amazing- the duck. Fresh oysters Fresh and delicious. Going back next week. Also lively bar . read more

The scene was absolutely lovely. Tall floor-to-ceiling windows, low lighting, a waiter willing to change up our shaky table, live jazz....I need not go on about the ambiance as it was wonderful. It was a little chilly in the restaurant, but a gentleman's jacket always does the trick. On to the edibles: the wine selection is terrific and we both ended up with extremely fragrant reds that fit the mood perfectly. We started with the firecracker calamari - I don't care if you don't like seafood, order it. The sauce was unlike any sauce I've had with calamari and I would have eaten it by the spoonful if my lady-like conscience hadn't kicked in. I was so torn with the meatless fare because the options were so nice, but finally decided on the eggplant rolls. They however were extremely disappointing. For a place this pricey and exquisite on all levels, I would have expected perfectly cooked eggplant. But the under cooked aubergine was way too chewy and the sweet and sour sauce underwhelming. I anticipated a sauce as delicious as the appetizer, but instead got something that looked like it could easily have come from a bottle. Not impressed, but my significant other loved the short ribs. Overall, the service, wine and setting were beautiful and I would return to try other vegetarian options, but that eggplant needs some work. Or it needs to come off the menu. Or I need to have a few more glasses of wine to care less. read more

I have to give props to Chef Beau McMillan for doing "fusion" right. "Fusion" is a dime a dozen nowadays, and only a few can do it well. For dinner, I highly suggest the salmon with the udon noodles, if it is available (menu changes depending on what's in season). And for dessert, please try the banana concoction. It is just divine! So, yes, I'm a big fan of Chef Beau (he is not pretentious and seems fun). Afterall, he did beat Bobby Flay on Iron Chef. read more

This restaurant was absolutely amazing. My husband and I came here for dinner while on a weekend trip. The hostess who sat us was very professional and our server was great. She knew just when to see if we needed anything or to leave us alone. Our table overlooked the mountains and it was perfect for sunset. We got the crab and lobster fondue for an appetizer and it melted in your mouth. The crab was awesome! My husband got pork tenderloin for dinner and he loved it! He got it cooked medium and it was perfect, not dry at all. I got the bacon wrapped filet and it was great! The steak was cooked perfectly. Even the drinks were good! There only bad thing to say is we sat in the jade bar at a table for 10 minutes and the cocktail waitress kept walking by and never stopped to take our order. read more

Chef Beau is amazing!! We travel to the Phoenix area once a year and have to make the pilgrimage to Sanctuary and elements! This year the oysters Rockefeller were the hit of the evening. Being from Boston - I know oysters and these were the best ever. The filet mignon was exceptionally flavored and tender! We had the pumpkin cheesecake-all I can say is the pastry chef is a genius. And can I say - the service was phenomenal... love Denise! I cannot wait until next year to see what is on Chef Beau's menu. read more

Great service and a simple menu that ensures freshness. If the weather is nice, the scenic outdoor seating can be romantic and lovely.

Nice place. Good food. Gorgeous view. Sunday thru Wednesday 1/2 price off all bottles of wine. Not a bad deal for a great wine list!!

Wanna be treated like royalty? This is the place. If your filthy rich this is just another place, but when you can scrape up $200 to take your wife out, you go here. You may think that's alot of money but for the atmosphere, the staff, and OMG the food....I would pay more. Plus it Chef Beau, there is no way you are getting sup par food. If anything take your lady here at least once, you won't be disappointed. read more

This was a disappointment. The food was nothing special. It was salty and heavy. We were a party of four and we all felt Ill the next day. Great setting for drinks. I would not eat there again, I'm not that picky. I actually makes me sad to leave this review. The state of restaurants in Phoenix is pathetic. read more

Stayed at the resort for July 4th weekend, Ate at Elements for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Service, food, and quality was top notch, couldn't ask for more! Chef Baeu and his team have done an amazing job and we can't wait to come back! Two Thumbs up!! read more

This review is for the dining experience not the resort which I would rate much lower. The food at Elements is exceptional but you will pay for it which is to be expected for such quality and atmosphere. The menu is changing always fresh and full of impressive flavors with a wine list to match. Views are among the best in the valley so make sure you request window seating when making reservations which is also a must. I would highly recommend this experience to impress that special someone in your life or close the big deal, however it is important to note that Elements will remain one of the better dining experiences in the valley as long as they continue to focus on the quality of the food and those in the kitchen who prepare the dishes. If either of these slip then this place could easily become as overrated as the Resort. read more

Nice atmosphere, good for romance or business. Food was good, would go back again.

Made a last minute reservation here for 5 and was able to sit outside and enjoy the view and sunset. I can't really add much except confirm that it really is amazing. The food was good and the service was very nice and not aloof at all. Make sure you request Jessica as she was very nice to my young son and helped us to feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, but the burger and fries I had were BLAH. The fries were extra crispy, and the burger was gooey and fell apart. The flavor was ok, but it was too messy to enjoy. read more

Such a great experience I had a moo shoo appetizer with leeks and trumpet mushrooms . I had the brisket and truffled macaroni and cheese .My companion had lobster soup which he loved .He also had an entree which he loved . The dessert was so yummy with whoppers ,chocolate. I forgot the name of the dessert .Thanks for the great service and wine. read more

The food here was out of this world. I cannot recommend it enough! We were in Scottsdale last week for vacation, and one of the people at our hotel said that we should try here for the sunset. So we booked a table on OpenTable for outside so we could see the sunset, and it did not disappoint. The weather was absolutely perfect as we sat outside and enjoyed the sunset. I started my meal off with the Farmers Market Salad, which was absolutely delicious. The dressing was amazing. My parents for the calamari, and they said it was some of the best they have ever had (and they eat it A LOT). For my main dish, I got the Maine Lobster Udon, which was also fantastic. It was claws of lobster with noodles. It had a slight kick in the aftertaste, so be warned if you can't handle spice at all (like me). With our meals, we got 2 sides, including the brussel sprout and bacon hash, and the roasted shishito and cheddar mash. Both were amazing. We saved some room for dessert at the end and got the toasted marshmallow s'more. AH-Mazing!!! I can't rave anymore about how happy I am that we chose to go here for dinner. read more

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Beautiful space. This place feels like you're on vacation or on a "break" from the real world. I had the fish which was delicate and flavorful. The Jade Bar is a little small, but classy. I would take all of my out-of-towners here. read more

This restaurant is located in The Sanctuary, a posh mountainside spa and resort. Prices for midday lunch at the bar were reasonable, but our waiter was terribly slow and unattentive w/ no good excuse. Other patrons noticed and he started comping things, but unevenly. We ate at the bar - the caesar salad and sandwich (which they did graciously split for us) were both, fine, but nothing to write home about. It had a cool little vibe I guess and in a really pretty hotel. read more

no wonder this place shows up in airline magazine ads and travel and leisure ads. it is beautiful! and for being "in the city", it is so serene and quite! the pool, the firepits, all the cool gardens...absolutely lovely! but i still don't understand paying so much money for a hotel room. anyway, of course we can't afford to eat here, are you kidding me? we had a foodie event that was way discounted so we were drinkin up the free mojitos and partaking in delicious appetizers. overlooking the neck and head of camelback mtn, we couldn't help but feel booojwaaa though! read more

We just returned from vacation in Scottsdale. This was one of our favorite restaurants It had a pretty view and dining room. Service was attentive. The sommelier helped us to select a great Italian wine ($85). The calamari and dumpling appetizers were tasty and the portions were probably large enough to share. We both had he fillet wrapped in bacon for our entrees. They were delicious...buttery and tender. The mason jar dessert was yummy and different. We highly recommend it (the bill for two with tip was $300, but it was definitely worth it!). read more

Did not eat at the restaurant but had drinks at Jade bar. Perfect location and great views of Paradise Valley. Very upscale and classy instiution. Prices are on the high side but its worth it. read more

This is a great date spot! I would recommend having drinks on the outside patio at sunset then enjoy an excellent dinner at the restaurant. It's definitely a place where you should probably dress up a little bit, but it's not extremely formal. The decor was very modern, dark wood, chic, with a hint of color. I ordered the Seared jumbo sea scallops with sweet pea lobster risotto, heirloom tomato vinaigrette. It was slightly on the saltier side, but other than that I really enjoyed the flavor and presentation. They also give you hot and fresh bread with hummus which i believe had a slight Asian feel to it because it had some sesame oil and a hint of ginger. Very different and interesting! Overall, I would recommend the place if not only for the amazing view and ambiance. read more

I love it when you finally get to spend your extra hard earned money on a very special dinner. I love it even more when your server has just as much of a passion for good food and making it a wonderful experience. Our server Greg was so knowledgeable about my questions about things like the types of mushrooms to how the chicken was raised and sourced. He also brought us some tastings from the chef based on our conversations. Really above and beyond! It was our 13th Anniversary and we were married at Sanctuary. Great to see it has upheld its stellar reputation. read more

We had breakfast there recently. I had the iron skillet and it was such a cool dish. Such a creative presentation, if nothing else. Two years ago we had dinner there and I remember it really knocked our socks off, though I don't remember enough of that meal to provide details. The view at this place is second to none, to say the least, whether on a clear day, at sunset, or at night. As someone else already said, it is a nice crowd there, and the decor is very tastefully done. read more

My husband took me here for my birthday and it was wonderful! We both LOVED the food and the lower booths were private and overlooked the mountain views. The glass was a bit difficult to see through at times however it was still beautiful. The service was great, had no issues and he recommended a special they had with Quail for my hubby to get as an appetizer and he loved it. They brought out a free desert for my birthday with a candle lit. it was great! would definitely love to come back. We even bought my parents a gift card for Christmas to go there for dinner. read more

Come during sunset. So romantic. The view is amazing. I have never been to Arizona before and this view is just everything I would have thought Arizona to look like. Red, Rocky Mountains, blush pink, orange and blue skies. The food was very good. Had the miso salmon. Service was on point too. Is kinda upscale here so definitely dress more than casual (cute dress and heels :) Ahhhh, the ambience! read more

Top 5 restaurants I've ever been to. Everything is outstanding. Best mussels I've eaten in my life.

Definitely a 5 star restaurant for fine dining. We had the calamari, ribs, and pork dish. They were all amazing. Service was great and the view was pleasant. It is a higher price joint but well worth it! Great alcoholic beverages as well! read more