When can we return? We've eaten at Mistral several times and celebrated a birthday upstairs at Elements. The food is creative and tasty. We ordered the five course menu. Each plate, including the plates between courses, were delicious and attractively presented. The smoked quail eggs arrived in a birds nest. The chicken skin was served on chicken wire over a bowl. The burning hickory bed for the beef was memorable. The service was outstanding. read more

See all

Enjoyed a wonderful meal with wine pairings with friends last night. Having lived in the Princeton area for three years now, this was our first visit. Princeton is fortunate enough to have many wonderful places to dine out; however if you want a truly special, chef-driven, ingredient driven place, Elements is it. Aside from the food, the wine pairings, and the staff were equally phenomenal. I noticed a reviewer complain about the 3 hour meal and getting their dessert to go; unfortunately, that's the type of person that isn't going to truly appreciate the experience of a place like Elements. Our reservation was at 7:00 and we were finished at about 10:00-10:15pm. In my opinion the best meals with friends last for hours. Having eaten at a couple of Michelin starred restaurants in NYC and SF, Elements ranks up there as one of my top 3-5 meals of all time. I didn't take any pictures, as I wanted to be in the moment with our friends, and sense the menu changes, due to season and availability of ingredients; our dinner in many ways will look different from what you receive when you visit. read more

A few years ago, my brother surprised me with a birthday dinner that wound up being one of the best meals that I had ever eaten. To make matters even more shocking, the dinner was at a restaurant in Princeton, NJ. At that point, I had not yet heard about Elements, which has since received a large amount of praise. The restaurant was housed in what looked like it may have been a bank or something similar at one time, but was now transformed into a modern and spacious den of class. During this first surreal dinner at Elements, my birthday gift included a 9-course meal seated at the chef's table right beside the kitchen. I was able to see how all of the ingredients came together to form the gorgeous plates. The food and service were impeccable. Unfortunately, it has been a while since that meal, and I had not had a chance to review the experience at that time. However, I revisited the restaurant on this past Christmas Eve. On this occasion, I experienced the same fabulous service as before, only this time in the main dining room. The 5-course menu was a reasonable $89 and worth every penny. Our meal started with an amuse bouche of a creamy, smoky chickpea soup, topped with crunchy fried chickpeas. It was just a tease for the rest of the savory meal to come. For the first course, my brother and I melted in our seats over a seasonal and unusual plate of dehydrated Beets and roasted Sunchokes tossed with crisp apple, candied pecans, and funky blue cheese. The combination of smoky, stinky, sweet, and tart flavors was a delight. We had never had a warm salad quite like it. The options for the second course hailed from various regions. My Japanese-influenced bowl of Ramen was a hearty compliment to the snowy weather outside. The large portion was packed with braised pork, egg, scallions, and nori. The flavor of the soup was extremely authentic, but it would have benefited from a heavier hand of salt. I compared this dish with my brother's creamy Langoustine Bisque, which included razor clams, tarragon, and brioche. Again, this could have been more seasoned, but worked well otherwise. We were also gifted a pine nut risotto, and by this I do not mean a risotto topped with the crunchy morsels, but, rather, a creamy bowl of pine nuts with the creamy consistency of a risotto. So, essentially the nuts replaced the rice. It was unusual, decadent, and delicious! My Black Bass entree was tender and moist. It was lying atop scallions, mushrooms, and black radishes, and finished with a white soy glaze that added just the perfect hint of sweetness. My brother's Scallop dish was less impressive though. We loved the shellfish and light stew of white beans and pork, but there was also yucca included, which was fried to such a hard consistency that it was tough to eat. Before launching into our sweet course, we feasted on an intermezzo of Pecorino Toscano served over a salad of apple, celery, hazelnut, and arugula. A large, doughy role was served along the side of it. I was so full by this point, and I found the salad to be an unimpressive adornment. I think that the apple would have popped more had it been tart versus sweet, and this would have given the plate more umph. However, I will say that I tend to prefer sweeter ends to my meal. Regardless, the concluding course was a reason to rejoice. Chunks of roasted Pumpkin were scattered over a smear of dark chocolate, similar to a mousse in consistency . Marcona almonds were drizzled about and a scoop of seasonal hazelnut ice cream was also included. These added variations in texture and temperature. It was such an unusual and beautifully plated creation. As if we were not stuffed enough at this point, we even received some cookies with our check and a mini spiced cake loaf to take home. Between the high quality food and amiable service, Elements is worth the extra money. And by extra, I mean that you are paying for high-end food from an amazing chef, but it is still a major deal for what it is. read more

Elements - Pecorino Toscano with apple, celery, hazelnut, arugula - Christmas Eve 2013 menu - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

See all

I visited the old location almost 15 times. And enjoyed everything from brunches, lunches, and a la carte as well as chef tasting menus. Each of those visits were among my best food related memories. My final meal there was about a week prior to the last seating ever, and I expressed my sadness to Scott that I would really miss the place. He understood, and smiled knowingly. I don't remember his exact words, but they were something to the effect of "wait until you try the next incarnation", Finally about 13 months later, I can see that his vision was accurate. It is so much smaller, but so much more intimate and open too. I loved the decor, and it was good to interact with the chefs, manager and the sommelier. I won't bore you with food descriptions, you can see the photos if you are curious. But chances are when you do come the menu will be drastically different. If you are new to this type of inspired cooking, you may fare better with the 4 course menu, there will be more options and more familiar dishes. But be assured the tastes will be unlike anything you have experienced. Even food you thought you knew will be transformed in new and exciting ways. Come with an open mind and receptive taste buds, and more than likely both will be blown. My favorite meal of the year! Thanks to everyone on team Elements for the passion they put into making this a world class culinary experience. I'm already plotting my next visit. 6 Yelps read more

See all

This was our first stop on a day trip at Princeton. I booked this place based on the rave reviews here on Yelp and the appealing brunch entrees it offers. Taking a close look at the building from its parking lot, I feel that it feels out of place sitting next to a gas station and on the corner of a residential block. However, after we were promptly seated by the hostess, my thoughts about the outside surroundings quickly faded away as I sat there admiring the simple yet beautiful dining room. When the bread tray came, I knew that we would be in for a treat. The warm mini blueberry muffins were clearly a crowd favorite at my table as they left the bowl shortly upon landing. Other delicious items served in the bread tray included: mini chocolate danishes, mini cheese danishes, and corn muffin bites. Then came the refreshing amuse-buche of beet slices with cheese crisp and black sesame served on individual spoons. After that, my biscuit and gravy with veal tongue and poached egg finally arrived at the table. The crusted tongue provided a good textural contrast to the buttery biscuit dipped into the unique gravy that has fresh herbs and seafood flavors. The server noticed that my gravy was disappearing at a rapid pace and asked whether extra gravy was needed. How could I resist? The extra gravy arrived in a warm mini pitcher and I gladly soaked all of it up with my biscuits. This extraordinary brunch experience was definitely a five-star one. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

See all

I thought I would have ended up in Princeton ealy on in my life. It was so far away however and being afraid to leave the state, I remained in California. Ill never knew what happened if I ended up there and all I'll have are the stories of one of my profs who used to work out there occasionally. Cut to present day, there are things in Princeton that are gaining acclaim besides the University. Chef Scott Anderson is putting out exciting and progressive food that neck and neck with many of the current great restaurants out there. Luckily, Chef Anderson made his way to my neck of the woods and did some stellar dishes in a collaboration with Dominique Crenn. So this is a nod to the food of Scott Anderson and what we had that night. You can certainly bet if Im in the area, Im grabbing a reservation there. -Calamari, Cashews -"Le Potager De La Mer" -Abalone, Black Garlic, Squashes -Grains&Seeds, Bonito Fume, Bottarga -Sturgeon "40 Cloves", Vichyssoise -Smoked Venison, Horseradish, Blackberry -Squab, Umeboshi, Turnip -Pintade, Pistachio, Nasturtium -Sweet Potato, Oats, Chocolate -"Coconut" Tastes of Thailanf, Japan, France and America all through 10 dishes. Certainly the synergy with Chef Crenn is special and different from a standard Elements experience. But it's a deft hand and mind of the chef that makes something with what's given, and what was given was an amazing meal. Princeton definitely has a destination restaurant on its hands. read more

See all

The courses were amazing. Service was top notch in explaining each dish and the order of consumption suggested by the chef. The ambiance was an open kitchen concept with limited seating for an exclusive feel. A beautiful experience in all and would definitely recommend ! read more

Fancy and tasty fare! They will give you a great upscale eating experience full of flavor and won't bust your gut. But it is pricey. read more

See all

If there's a michelinstar rating in Princeton, this place would deserve at least 1 star. I've been to michelinstar restaurants and this place is as good. read more

See all

I actually felt like I was in the Netflix series, The Chef's Table. The experience was worth every penny. We did the 5 course meal and we got way more food than we expected. It was hard not to try the bread even though we wanted to save room. Everything from start to finish was prepared and looked like artwork. My absolute favorite was the Wagyu beef dish and the blueberry dessert as seen in the pictures. Kudos to the staff and servers who made the experience flawless. read more

See all

Having lived in Princeton a while back, I can only ask why this restaurant was not around when I lived there. It is the much needed oasis in the culinary desert. Nice decor, professional service and good food. Brunch is pretty good and I would recommend it. read more

See all

Best dinner I've ever had! My wife and I went for my birthday and I was blown away. Had the 5 course pre-fix and every bite was amazing. I don't think I've ever left a review and I've been to the best restaurants through NJ and NY. This was the absolute best. Honestly, each course was amazing. Cocktails also excellent. The ribeye was on another level, never had anything like it. Can't wait to go back. read more

Elements has always been a unique and creative journey with presentations of each dish that are pure art. Being here several times to dine, our most recent experience we decided on the chefs tasting menu with pescatarian only options, no meat. As the dishes came our waiters mistakingly serves us with meat dishes which they immediately took back and replaced. The drinks although good, were made opposite of what we asked for, but still well made. The service, aside from the chef himself hand delivering most courses, was not on point this evening which is what led to my rating. The food on the other hand from start to finish was phenomenal. True art in all its forms satisfying so many senses at once. If you haven't been to Elements, come enjoy all it has to offer! read more

See all

Elements was an amazing experience. My Wife and I have been here on multiple occasions and were of course, skeptical of the price tag being worth it. We have never spent close to $400 on a dinner for two, but I can say that this is not a waste of time or money. The attention to detail by the exceptional wait staff, the preparation and explanation of courses by the chef, the open kitchen and gorgeous atmosphere, the presentation and plating, and of course the food itself is all beyond exquisite. I cannot say there was one course we were disappointed in. Some courses are fixed, and some courses offer a choice of two. As there is two of us, we always take the opposite choices of each other so we can try everything! Between courses, there are individual bites that are carefully prepared and stunning. I can go on and on about the intricacies of dinner, but I'll be writing all night. Just know, if you were curious if the price is worth it, you won't be disappointed! (She took all the photos, so these were the only ones I had) read more

See all

The menu at Elements is exquisitely prepared, locally sourced and served impeccably by an attentive staff. My wife and I went for our anniversary and had the 5 course tasting menu, it was an experience we will not soon forget. Each dish was delivered to the table by the chef that prepared it. The presentation of each dish was like a work of art almost too good to eat. The flavors and textures of each dish were like a culinary adventure; from the small bites (smoked quail eggs and fried chicken skin) to the lobster spaetzle, tuna, monkfish and shaggy bark Ribeye; each course outdoing the previous. At the end of our meal we were presented with an anniversary card signed by the entire staff. Elements was a great! It may not be for the faint of heart if you're a picky eater, or the faint of wallet. But if you're looking for an amazing experience with incredible local foods and ingredients try Elements. read more

Elements - Smoked Quail Eggs - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

My fiancé and I had a very memorable meal at Elements. We were thrilled with the ambiance, service, and of course...the food. From the moment we checked in with the hostess, we were impressed by how personable the staff was and how clean and spacious the restaurant was. The kitchen is open (very open), to the point that you almost feel like you're dining in the actual kitchen...but in a good way. No excessive noise at all and it was fun watching the chefs work. I got the standard five-course tasting menu and my fiancé got the vegetarian tasting menu. We both loved everything we ate. The wine pairing was great as well, and the wait staff did a wonderful job describing all the dishes and drinks. They also were kind enough to write a special card for my fiancé's birthday. My favorite dishes were the seafood dumpling amuse-bouche and the Wagyu ribeye. It's definitely a splurge (they earn their $$$$ on Yelp) but it felt like more of a 6-7 course meal than a 5-course with the sizable ancillary bites. read more

See all

Oh my word. What a culinary experience my husband and I had at Element earlier this month. We ordered the 5 course tasting menu. Every single bite was inventive, packed with deep and complex flavors, and a delight. We enjoyed every course. Often in a tasting menu at other restaurants I've been to you'll have a course that's not that great or just mediocre. Not at Element. Every morsel was delicious. And - the 5 course menu was really like 7 because they served 2 amazing amuse bouches, although these were much more than a bite--more like a full appetizer course. The service was excellent as well with all of the servers so friendly and attentive. It's not inexpensive, but when you have an occasion or want to treat yourself, book Element and enjoy it!! read more

See all

With their new location, Elements no longer has an "a la carte" menu, but now a "prix fixe" menu, which changes from day to day. This makes it easier for choices, but their menu really forces you to be open-minded into trying new things. All from local farms, served by the chef themselves, and served on unique platters, such as a bird's nest or a tree bark. All real. All courses were a "quality over quantity", giving an amazing dining experience. Out of the Chef's Tasting menu we chose for Friday night, my favorite dish was the Wagyu beef, which was perfectly cooked with just enough seasoning. Most of the other dishes, especially the quail egg and woodear mushroom, were a little too salty for my taste, but my fiance loved every dish! We would definitely go back on special occasions, as the prices are still a little steep but its reasonable for the fresh quality, service and experience you get with your relaxing meal. read more

Elements - Quail egg served on a birds nest - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

See all

We came here for a bday celebration wanting to do something different and "special". In my opinion for an upscale restaurant really three things matter: ambiance, food and service. First, we sat outside, so can't say anything about the inside ambiance, but there is a cigar shop right next door to this restaurant. So as you are sitting to eat your food, you will be inhaling all the cigar smoke as well, not to mention the smell! Second: the food was mediocre at best. This is a testing menu so you get five different meals. The second course was a white fish served in four different ways. This was the highlight of the meal for us. The last course with the wagyu beef being their dinner serving. Our wagyu beef arrives 30 minutes after our last meal and it arrived cold! So cold that we asked the server if the chef intended this to be a cold dish?! (Which we found odd since it was presented on a charred/smoking piece of wood). The server simply said no this is supposed to be warm and offered to go warm it up for us. But we had each had a bite already and since this is tasting menu the whole portion is two bites to begin with, so it seemed pointless at that point. Not to mention, I'm not sure how she intended to warm it up without overcooking the meat? Microwave it?! The service was good, except for the incident mentioned above. Our server suggested a bottle of wine that we really enjoyed. Overall, very underwhelming and not special at all. Princeton has much better options for the price point. read more

Had a great dinner there tonight, service and food were outstanding. Each course was flawless. Little disappointed with front of house as I requested birthday dessert or any acknowledgement. They forgot. read more

See all

I do think this is a good fine-dining restaurant, and I was actually surprised to find it in Princeton, a place where most good restaurants are defined by homogenous menu+unimpressive food+nice interior design+exotic cuisine elements here and there yet all turned out to be very middle-class American. So anyway, I went there once just to try out and i was not disappointed. For a delicious and interesting menu, the price is actually ok. I do feel a bit heavy approaching the end of the course, probably because of the sodium and butter. read more

I usually don't review after just one visit, and this location is such a departure from the previous location, that even though the name remains the same, I wouldn't even count those visits as trips to the same restaurant. After reading some of the previous reviews that included one by a professional one-star reviewer and another from someone who didn't even actually eat there, I'm chiming in with my two bits to relate my experience. First off, the service is the best in Princeton--by a long mile. It's the sort of service that you expect to see in an NY Times 3-4 star reviewed sort of place. It's service on a very personal level, as the person who brings you your food is the person who actually prepared it. The gentleman who was in charge of our table (look, I had the wine pairing on a nine-course menu, and I forgot his name -- I'm not as young as I used to be) provided elegant and knowledgeable service, that was never rushed or forced. The 20% service gratuity was included in the bill, which caught me by surprise, but I didn't really begrudge it, as I would have gone there anyway, because the staff certainly deserved it. The room is small and modern looking, and it's elegant without being stuffy. We had a great seat right against the floor to ceiling window overlooking Witherspoon. One review complained about loud music from the kitchen, but that certainly wasn't the case. My wife and I were able to easily speak in a normal voice between ourselves or with the staff when they were at our table. The limited menu meant that there wasn't a lot of time between ordering our meal and having the first courses delivered. There were three small bite courses that arrived before the actual first course was brought to the table. I'm glad that I didn't order a cocktail first, because there's no way that I'd have finished it before the food started to arrive, and I don't like mixing cocktails and meals. The courses came out at a steady pace, but never seemed rushed. I did have to slurp a little quickly a couple of times to stay ahead of wine pairings, but I was up for that challenge. Including the after dinner coffee, we arrived at 6:30 and left at around 9 PM, so I think the amount of time the meal took was just about right. The food was very good, interesting and inventive. I was relieved to not find any molecular gastronomy weirdness. The food looked like food. My favorites were the sea urchin taco, the squab, the yellowtail and the carrots. I'd have been happy with just a plate full of those carrots for dinner--they were that good. Their house baked sourdough bread was killer good, and my wife couldn't stop talking about the ice cream too. Both here and in the previous location, there was a lot of the fish served either raw or lightly cooked (some may have been fermented--again, the wine and my memory), but the chef told me that they take a great deal of pride in their fish presentations, which certainly showed in the food, and I don't think that I'll be able to enjoy sashimi in an ordinary sushi restaurant again after having the superior presentations that I did at Elements. If they ever do an all fish menu, I'm going to be there with bells on. Okay, all of that goodness isn't cheap. But you're really getting something special for your money. The portions were small, but with all the courses we I didn't walk out hungry. You're paying for superior service, superior food preparation and superior ingredients. It's not a place that the average person can afford to go to frequently unless you've got some pretty deep pockets. But for the average person who's looking for a location to celebrate a special occasion, do yourself a favor and try this place. The old Elements location was my local go-to spot for special occasions, and this new location has just taken over that job. Everyone's got an opinion, and what's gold for one might be considered garbage by another. Hopefully enough people will write Yelp reviews so that the restaurant will get the valid attention that it deserves. If you still have doubts, here's the review from NJ Monthly. http://njmonthly.com/articles/restaurant-reviews/elements-2015/ read more

See all

Celebrated a special occasion and this place did not disappoint. Service was impeccable, food was very good, wine pairing was spot on except for 1 pairing. Would return again. read more

Let's start with the end of the meal. The "service is included." What? Do they think I can't do math for a party of 2? Lost me on the chicken skin (tasted like actual chicken skin). Gonna be a hard no for me. Nice work on honoring my date's gluten free needs. Her bread was tasty. Sashimi and Kale salads were both a miss for us (we shared). Ribeye was the star of the meal. Chocolate dessert was a miss. All in all not great. Service was definitely excellent. Everyone was knowledgeable and professional. We prefer Mistral downstairs. read more

Good food but the wait on the courses was not appropriate nor appreciated. Dinner took 3 hours and that's with us taking our dessert to go. They didn't acknowledge this long wait and likely were prioritizing food to tables in Mistral (restaurant downstairs). read more

Elements was impressive. We were a little concerned initially, when there was confusion a few days before our dinner about whether our reservation had been made. Elements was accommodating and apologetic; they worked hard to make up for the confusion and seated us in small private room that we really enjoyed. We were celebrating a special birthday, and they printed a special menu for us with the guest of honor's name. Our meal started with the soft boiled quail eggs. Others on yelp really seemed to like this, but our group had mixed reactions and was more impressed by other things on the menu. The mushroom and duck topped buns (the second amuse bouche), for example, were better received by our group. All of us got the five course menu. The beef tartare was the best of the first course. The sashimi was good but lacked a memorable flavor. The endive salad was pretty light and well balanced between the veggies/fruits and duck. The duck pappardelle was stellar. The pasta was perfectly cooked and had refreshing citrus notes. The sturgeon with a dashi broth and seaweed had a stronger fish flavor. The monkfish was more neutral flavored and paired nicely with the bordelaise. This was weakest course in our opinion. The star of the show--ribeye--was next. We were all impressed by the quality of the beef and how well it was prepared. The exterior had a great crust while the interior was incredibly tender. The bark glaze was a special touch. Dessert was excellent. The chocolate cheesecake was rich and decadent, but paired nicely with the mint ice cream and cranberries. The citrus tart had a nice tartness and comparatively lighter than the cheesecake. The coffee at the end of the meal was fine but had mixed reviews among our group. The coconut chocolate last bite was delicious and a great way to end the meal. While everyone was full at the end of the meal, no one felt uncomfortable. The flavors were varied over five courses so our palates never got bored. Throughout the entire meal, Elements were very accommodating of multiple allergies that diners in our group had. Elements may not be a place to go often, but we highly recommend it for a special dinner. We can't help but express some confusion about why some of the reviews on yelp are as negative as they are. We had a great experience. Bravo! read more

See all

Ordered their 5 course menu. Menu changes often. Very artsy. You're paying for the service, novelty, and atmosphere and not really for the taste. That's what's preventing this from being a 5 star restaurant... Sometimes if you focus too much on the presentation and innovation of your dishes, you conpromise the taste. read more

See all

I must say ,this may have been the one of the worst meals , maybe covid , ‍ all the fish including scallops were fishy , I love fish .... left there completely disgusted , dessert and bread were amazing read more

We decided to try Elements after researching it on-line. We actually went to the restaurant to make reservations but accidentally made a reservation at Mistral thinking it was Elements. It was a Friday afternoon when we made reservations so I guess no one was at the Elements "greeting area" so we didn't know that Elements was on the upper level. We soon realized that we made a mistake and went back in to reserve at Elements, lol. Being local we thought it would be nice to celebrate our 21st Anniversary there.. When we arrived we thought the atmosphere was very nice. Immediately our "waiter" came to greet us. He really took good care of us. So pleasant and informative of all dishes they serve. Also had a good knowledge of wine, we decided not to do the pairing to save a bit of money, but he "helped us out" when it came to pairing. He knew it was our anniversary and really treated us like royalty. First, they give you these little quail eggs. they were a nice little surprise, so tasty! When we ordered our food I loved that a different chef came out to explain what we were getting at each course. Ok so the food, it was great, was it the best I ever had?, definitely in the top 10. Our "waiter" made the experience extra special and they all signed an anniversary card which I thought was a very nice touch! We had a great time! Thanks to all the staff! read more

We had our anniversary dinner Elements and our experience was superb. Our dinner was reserved by Heather MacKenzie (Group Dining Director) who recommend Grand Tasting Menu. She helped arrange a meeting with Chef Mike with whom I discussed our special dietary requirements and our special likes & preferences on cuisine Chef Mike & teams created poetry with food. Simply fabulous! Ingredients were selected from local markets in Princeton & neighborhood... they were a delight to look at (presentation) and delicious. We were explained by Chef Mike and his team each of the 18 course items, which allowed us to savor the experience of each course read more

I've been to the old location a few times and I feel the new location is superior it almost every way. I love how intimate and small the experience is. It's a small room (10 tables?) with a wide open kitchen where you have full view of them preparing everything. Scott or one of the other chefs will bring the dish to your table and explain the course. You really feel that they are cooking for you personally. I've always been fascinated with food, how it's prepared, and the process of it getting to your table, so I love going to the chef's counter/open kitchen type places. Really gives it a different type of vibe. I won't go through all the courses (we got the chef's tasting), but I will say the meal as a whole was better than any meal I've had previously at Elements. Tuna dish, wagyu dish, and the apple desert being the standouts. Staff was friendly and pleasant. Bonus points for good background music too! Just a great evening overall. My only minor quibble is the cocktail situation. I'm a big cocktail nerd. They do have a small cocktail section but it's pretty limited due to not having a full bar upstairs. They do have great cocktails downstairs at Mistral, but I'm assuming they can't use that for Elements upstairs. (Liquor license issue?) Really minor complaint aside, Elements is a must go if you love good well seasoned food with an intimate but relaxed atmosphere. Best restaurant in NJ by far. Blew away my expectations. read more

Elements - Local tuna course. - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

See all

AMAZING!!!! I took my husband there for his birthday and WOW !!! Everything was perfect !! Claudia our Sommelier and Carolyn took care of us and went beyond taking care of us they explained each course and made the perfect recommendations for wines . My husband LOVED every moment of it !! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ELEMENTS read more

The creativity and freshness was paramount in each of the five courses of the tasting menu. The sommelier artfully paired each course. The service was a well deserved 20%. The 20% was included in the check. The facility was surprisingly quiet considering the open kitchen. Overall, a very positive experience. So here it comes.... Al says; you gotta eat here! read more

Elements had their pre-grand opening mock dinner service last night and I just have to say I was blown away by the entire experience. It was truly life changing. I feel so fortunate to had been invited! The food was unique, fresh and above all else delicious. The combinations of flavored and textures were perfectly balanced and masterfully combined by chef Scott Anderson. With every course, I was thinking to myself, OMG what is this I'm tasting and why haven't I've had this sooner! It was truly an amazing experience and I can wait to go back. Here what I had. 1st course - live scallops with olive oil, citrus, white soy 2nd course - orecchiette - chanterelles, pork sausage, poached egg 3rd course - wagyu beef grilled, enoki mushrooms, buckwheat 4th course - nectarine with ricotta, maple, olive oil bread Everything was excellent but my favorite was the orecchiette. It was AMAZING! read more

See all

Pancake Light as feather, came with smoked maple syrup, which is like crack. it was so good that I felt like I was doing something illegal. Steak & Egg This was ridiculously good. First of all, the beef is so tender that it puts Kobe into shame, this place has the egg that I had in Venice, the one with orange yolk. The potato.. I can talk about this for an hour. it is smoky, crunchy, pops in my mouth and sings. once you put this in your mouth, the heave cracks open and angels start to sing. The waiter said that it is baked in ash and then finished on a skillet. Purely genius! Princeton Chanterelle It is better than most pasta that I had in Italy. It is full of flavor, great cheese, perfect balance of texture and flavor. Scott Anderson is genius!! He is up there with Morimoto. He fully understands the ingredients, respect the ingredients, and let it shine in each dish. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

See all

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and I have to say, everything was absolutely amazing!!! Great service, inspired and delicious food. Would love to come back! read more

Essentially paid $500 for two people to end up with hair in my food. Politely told staff, manager was aware and offered zero apologies. When the bill came they had the nerve to charge me full price for the experience. I informed our waitress only to be told she was unaware this happened. Took the $20 off the bill for the dessert. The bonus to this review is a few months ago we went to Mistral only to end up with hair in my deviled eggs... decided to give Elements a try even with the experience at Mistral and the exact same thing happened!!! If you really want good food and a great experience I would recommend Restaurant Nicholas. read more

Elements - Hair in my dessert. - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Elements is a breath of fresh air in Princeton! Actually, we only went for cocktails and dessert, but that hooked me and I'll be back for dinner soon. Innovative dishes and presentations, though a bit heavy on the almond extract in my dessert. Classy decor and sophisticated ambiance. The wait staff had impeccable timing. Delectable petit fours. Careful, the drinks are tasty. Maybe they'll get 5 stars when I go back for dinner. read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

See all

Absolutely AMAAAZING experience. The customer service is flawless, the sommelier was very helpful, and I highly suggest doing the tasting menu. Our entire group was 150% happy with their meal. From the presentation to the taste and the service throughout I would highly recommend trying this place if you have not yet before ! read more

Elements - New American Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

400 dollars and the water smelled and tasted like chlorinated tap water. This is basic stuff. The sparkling water offered was flat, and they forgot the request to get rid of it. The food was nothing to write home about, also very heavy on the seafood. read more