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5700 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

480-607-2300 

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  • American, Asian, Fusion
    Breakfast: Daily, 7 to 10:30 a.m.; lunch: daily, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner: Sunday to Thursday, 6 tp 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday; 6 to 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    $$$$
    All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
  • Resort elegant
    Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
    Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted
    Valet
Description

Directed by executive chef Beau MacMillan, Elements celebrates high cuisine in bold, uncomplicated style -- fancy fare that leaves pretension at the door. The ever-changing cuisine is seasonal American, but with gutsy Asian accents. Specialties include fresh seafood, organic produce and dramatic dishes like prime beef carpaccio with maytag blue cheese and smoked walnut vinaigrette.







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  • 2010 | Best Place to Meet a Celebrity Chef

    Executive Chef Beau MacMillan is a longtime luminary in the Valley culinary scene, but nowadays he's also a bona fide celebrity chef, thanks to his role as co-host of The Food Network's Worst Cooks in America. Stop in for a lavish dinner and an eyeful of Paradise Valley from elements' swanky dining room, and don't be surprised if MacMillan shows up to meet and greet guests. The amiable chef is also on hand for the restaurant's summer "Lunch and Learn" series and serves exquisite multi-course... More »

  • 2009 | Best View

    Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain has a real gem in elements, its signature fine-dining restaurant. Executive chef Beau MacMillan ranks among an elite group of chefs who've taken on an Iron Chef (in this case, Bobby Flay) and emerged victorious in the popular Food Network TV show. And his cooking is considered some of this city's most exquisite, meshing contemporary American with Asian flourishes, such as shrimp and pork pot stickers with hoisin butter, or juicy Maple Leaf Farms duck breast... More »

  • 2008 | Best Romantic Restaurant

    If you're going to get your mojo working, it helps to have a sexy setting. At elements, the fine-dining spot at Sanctuary on Camelback, every aspect of the restaurant seems designed to conjure up romance, from sleek furnishings and an unforgettably gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains to chef Beau MacMillan's Asian-inflected, seasonal cuisine. Dishes like pan-seared wild salmon with udon noodles, shiitake mushrooms, snap peas, sesame, and ginger are sure to make your loved one's mouth... More »

  • 2007 | BEST PLACE TO IMPRESS A NEW YORKER

    When we hit up the Big Apple, our friends like to dazzle us with a whirlwind of bright lights/big city excitement. But when they visit us, we don't even attempt to reciprocate. Why bother, when there's nowhere in the Valley that could compare with Manhattan's intensely urban vibeInstead, we show them our yin to their yang at elements, the jewel in the crown of the exclusive Sanctuary resort. Nestled into the side of Camelback Mountain, it's all about desert tranquility, with a dramatic view... More »

  • 2006 | BEST VIEW

    If you've only stopped by this scenic Paradise Valley resort for a drink at the Jade Bar, its oh-so-stylish lounge, you've probably raved about the view. But you haven't seen anything until you've stepped into the dining room at its Asian-inflected restaurant, elements. Practically every table in the place has a stunning, panoramic view of Camelback Mountain and its neighboring hills. And, as viewers of Iron Chef America surely know, the food ain't bad, either. More »

  • 2004 | BEST PLACE FOR A TWILIGHT DRINK

    We love the drive up to Sanctuary, the super-chic hotel nestled up against the north side of Camelback Mountain, and we love the fiery hot wasabi nuts they serve in the cozy bar. After a cocktail or two at elements, the beautifully arranged bottles behind the bar twinkle, particularly at twilight. Or maybe it's just the cocktails. Either way, this is a perfect spot to end the day, just a short drive to either downtown Scottsdale or the Biltmore. Cheers! Readers' Choice: elements More »

  • 2003 | BEST PLACE TO IMPRESS A CLIENT

    We read somewhere that when political/royal structures were built in the old days, they were made to be as huge, ostentatious and overwhelming as could be, so as to intimidate visitors from other countries. So imagine bringing that finicky client to the Sanctuary, situated on 53 acres on the side of posh Camelback Mountain, with breathtaking views of the north Valley, including ooh-la-la Paradise Valley. If the view doesn't bring your client to quivers, we guarantee the cuisine will.... More »

  • 2001 | Best New Restaurant

    It's easy to become bored by same-old, same-old classic American food. Yet we've become overwhelmed by chefs conjuring up crazy concoctions like wasabi-glazed truffles in caramelized cognac with anchovy chutney. That's why we're so taken with the Asian-influenced American cuisine served at Elements. Rather than shtick, Chef Chuck Wiley wisely keeps Asia to an accent, focusing on the beauty of fresh ingredients and carefully honed flavors. Wiley changes the menu monthly, and offers unusual... More »

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    phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    If you're going to get your mojo working, it helps to have a sexy setting. At elements, the fine-dining spot at Sanctuary on Camelback, every aspect of the restaurant seems designed to conjure up romance, from sleek furnishings and an unforgettably gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains to chef Beau MacMillan's Asian-inflected, seasonal cuisine. Dishes like pan-seared wild salmon with udon noodles, shiitake mushrooms, snap peas, sesame, and ginger are sure to make your loved one's mouth water, while decadent desserts like chai-spiced honey cake and chocolate three-ways will help you leave subliminal messages about what's in store after dinner. And if the aphrodisiac effect of so much wining and dining kicks in too soon, don't worry this is a resort, after all.

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    mwilbon | Washington, DC | 15 Reviews

    | Fri, March 27, 2009

    Its got one of the great views anywhere, and certainly one of the great views in the valley. Its on the hillside in the Camelback area. Everything is good there. Ive never had a meal there that wasnt a 9. Its got all the things you want ambience, comfort, its a high end location, its a showy location. Every meal Ive had there is good. The menu changes. Its seasonal. Its got it all.

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Main Menu
Dinner - Cold
The Beginning..
$14.00
Market Salad
herbs, quinoa, pepato, tangerine
$18.00
Housemade Charcuterie
herbs, quinoa, pepato, tangerine
$15.00
Housemade Charcuterie
pâtés, wursts, mustards, toasts, pickles
$15.00
Our Garden Salad
vegetable purées, mangalitsa lardo, pepato
$15.00
A Composed Salad
goat cheese, hazelnut, mangalitsa jamon, peaches, barley
$18.00
Tuna Tartare
scallion, ginger, white soy
$16.00
Green Tomato Gazpacho
fluke sashimi, cucumber, shiso
Dinner - Warm
The Beginning..
$15.00
Chicken Tonkatsu
padron pepper, smoked ricotta, cabbage, shiso
$14.00
Sea Scallops
"squash mostarda, " zucchini bread, pine nut, black trumpet
$18.00
Wagyu Tataki
garlic scape, cherry tomato, trumpet royal, peanut
$16.00
Housemade Gnocchi
miatake, celery, parmesan, oxtail
$15.00
Gulf Shrimp
squash, corn, garlic scape, espelette
Dinner - Fish
The Beginning..
$28.00
Cobia
black bean, cabbage, bacon, beets
$32.00
Big Eye Tuna
blistered green bean, pancetta, caper, black trumpet
$28.00
Local Fluke
"bouillabaisse, " squash, fennel, basil, charred tomato
$26.00
Triggerfish
corn, chanterelle, avocado, chorizo, bell pepper
Dinner - Meat
The Beginning..
$28.00
Griggstown Chicken
tarragon, pioppini, broccoli, rye bread
$34.00
Porcelet Pork
squash, curds, whey, celtuse, smoked ricotta
$34.00
“48 Hour” Short Rib
fennel, red onion, fingerling potato, chorizo
$55.00
Akaushi Ribeye
pioppini, tomato, swiss chard, aligot potato
$22.00
Housemade Tagliatelle
roasted fennel, zucchini, squash, parmesan
$22.00
Local Squash and Corn
trumpet royal, polenta, kale
Dessert
$13.00
Cherry Clafoutis
spiced ice cream, golden raisin
 
Chocolate Mousse
cranberry, strawberry, vanilla, anise hyssop, fennel
$12.00
Local Blueberries
goat cheese, candied ginger, fennel, waffle cone
$14.00
Corn Flan
local peaches, basil ice cream, bacon, peanut
$13.00
Coconut and Almond
maraschino cherry, california cherry, chocolate, ancho
$15.00
Artisinal Cheeses
daily selection
$8.00
Housemade Ice Creams & Sorbets
daily selection

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