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Elements

Name: Elements
Address: 2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, 27517
Telephone: (919) 537-8780
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2204 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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Elements is OPEN for DINE IN & TAKEOUT!
Due to a Lack of Staff, we are currently not open for Lunch or Offering Sushi.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Orange County has reissued an Indoor Mask Mandate. Upon entering, please have your mask on properly until you are seated. If walking around the restaurant, please wear your mask.

From the moment you walk in to the last delicious morsel you will taste, we promise to deliver a unique and exquisite dining experience. Our cuisine combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques to enhance the flavors of local and sustainable ingredients. Our menu changes often to capitalize on the freshest and most seasonal fare. We believe George Barnard Shaw said it best when he said. There is no love sincerer than the love of food." We couldn't agree more. From fork to mouth, we wish you good eats.

Chef Michael and the Elements Team

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Global, International, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 537-8780
Website
http://www.elementsofchapelhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Mark Hornbeck
Catering
The Executive Chef and his team will design a custom tantalizing menu that you and your guests will be sure to enjoy for all types of budgets and events.
Private party facilities
Elements Offers Private Dining Spaces for groups 8 up to 60 guests. We are available for Restaurant Buyouts for larger groups for Corporate Events, Weddings, and other Special Occasions.
Private party contact
Van Chuong: (919) 537-8780

Location
2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Cross street
Raleigh Road
Parking details
Parking is available within the East 54 plaza, 1st floor of the parking deck and behind East 54 on Preswick Road near Finley Golf Course.
Public transit
Accessible via the Chapel Hill Transit on east 54.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bread Basket$7.00
Assortment of Breads, Whipped Honey Sea Salt Butter
Chã Giò Tom Cua$13.00
Four Crispy Spring Rolls, Ground Pork, Shrimp, Crabmeat, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Scallions, Lettuce, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Nuoc Cham
Farmer's Market Strawberry Salad$13.00
Local Fresh & Dried Strawberries, Baby Greens, Feta, Pepitas, EVOO, Soy Balsamic Reduction, Wonton Strips
Szechuan Octopus & Potatoes$18.00
Wok Fried, Peppers, Onions, Scallions, Aged Soy, Chili Oil
Hydro Bibb Wedge$14.00
Hydro Bibb, Hard Boiled Farm Egg, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Buttermilk Blue Cheese. Dressing, Sweet-N-Salty Lardons, Crispy Onions, Carrot Ribbons
Chicken Samosas$13.00
Organic Chicken Breast, Thai Yellow Curry, Golden Puff Pastry, Wasabi Remoulade

Main Plates

Walnut Prawns$34.00
Crispy Prawns, Candied Walnuts, Spicy Honey Glaze, Arugula, Peppers, Bean Sprouts, Núóc Cham, Steamed Rice
NC Flounder$38.00
Japanese Beer Battered, Green Apple Salad, Thai Basil, Shallots, Sweet & Spicy Mayo, Rice
Shrimp Saigon Noodles$34.00
Lemongrass Shrimp, Cool Rice Noodles, Cucumber, Bean Sprouts, Pickled Vegetables, Scallion Oil, Nuoc Cham, Chã Giò, Fried Shallots, Peanuts
- Vegetarian Option$26.00
Bo Luc Lac*$40.00
Wokked Filet Mignon, Hydro Bibb, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, House Truffle Fries
Char Siu Lamb Rack*$42.00
Roasted Half Rack, Chinese Five Spice Rub, Baby Bok Choy, Hoisin Veal Reduction, Rice (Please Allow 25 Minutes)
Thai Yellow Curry Chicken$28.00
Organic Chicken Thighs, Lemongrass, Galangal, Coconut Cream, Baby Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Baby Bok Choy, Thai Basil, Rice
- Vegetarian Option$26.00
Wagyu Burger$28.00
Local Fried Green Tomato, Pimento Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spicy Pickles, Togarashi Aioli, Brioche Bun, House Truffle Fries

What 2,204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Innovative
Durham
Innovative
Durham
Great for fine wines

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JudithC
Charlotte
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favoriate restaurants. I am gluten free and their Walnut Prawns is an excellent choice.
d
deerlady
Raleigh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
Food was too rich. restaurant 3/4 empty; sterile environment.
l
louist
Orlando
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elements is a "must go to" in chapel hill! Plain and Simple a fine dining experience in a casual chic atmosphmere!
TH
TarHealer
Raleigh
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love elements. The food is excellent and the service outstanding. The weather was nice so we sat outside. Elements can be noisy inside. Somewhat pricey ($240 including tip for 3) but worth it for that special night out.
JC
JackieC
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had delicious tempura style Halibut, my friends had the Walnut Prawn dish. Both were excellent! The prawns were amazing looking and quite popular!
P
Paloma
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
The food was outstanding. Flaverful and just the right amount. I had the Prawns and they were excelent as well as the best strawberry salad I have ever had. The staff was attentive and polite. The price was right!
K
Ktadams
Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely meal at Elements! They are not normally open on Sundays but did open the day we went which was Mother’s Day. Staff was wonderful, food and drink excellent! I would definitely come here again!
CM
CarltonM
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and outstanding service! Our waiter was awesome !
h
hondoski
Raleigh
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
This was one of the best meals we've had at Elements. The crab cake special was really a treat. Our waiter was really good and was hustling to take care of all of his tables. So glad they were open for Mother's Day
AJ
AndrewJ
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Element was wonderful! A limited menu, but the options were very diverse. Will definitely be back!
LR
LisaR
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Elements was very nice: the setting was lovely and the server was friendly. But I found the experience to be a little disappointing for this kind of restaurant. One big issue for my family was that several of the entries on the small menu were fried; we ordered them anyway and they were delicious (what a treat to have soft-shell crab!), but we don't like to eat fried food so I wish I had known that before I made the reservation. We started with a bread basket that I assumed would be special in some way for $7 -- but it contained a few half slices of bread that didn't taste fresh, a few small rolls, and plain butter. Not a big deal, but it wasn't a good start. Timing was a problem. Our server got one of our orders wrong, and then the rest of our orders came out one at a time. So we sat for several minutes with just my entree on the table before the rest of my party was served. I don't like to complain about restaurants because I understand that many are dealing with staffing issues, but I feel like just a few tweaks (and more not-fried options) would've made the experience much better. It's definitely worth a visit.
ElementsResponded on May 17, 2023Dear Lisa, Thank you for your comments. We will certainly be sure to share all comments with our Kitchen and staff. Training is an ongoing process and we will keep working towards a better tomorrow!
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Ronaldb
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent. Superb wine menu .
AF
AlyssaF
Raleigh
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was excellent but the kitchen was behind so there was a bit of a wait for food. We sat outside which was lovely but the server seemed to be spread thin and did not refill water glasses.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
137 reviews
vip
1.0
137 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
Where do we start? We waited 25 minutes for our drinks and 1 1/2 hours for our entrees. The Virgin Mary was unlike any other Virgin Mary we’ve had- and in the worst way possible. Outrageously priced and the Manager was very dismissive and took no ownership in the many mishaps that took place. We ended up spending three hours total due to how late the food came. we were offered ONE single dessert for the table of four as compensation for this disaster. Not one person apologized and we were met with the response “well at least the food isn’t cold”.
ElementsResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you for your comments. I am very sorry this was your experience with us. Unfortunately, we got busier than expected which caused the delays. I did stop by your table to apologize, thanked you for your patience and to ask how your entrees were. We were not made aware that you did not like the Virgin Bloody Mary, it was made with a Non-Alcoholic Spirit. This is not typical of the service we provide and are very sorry we did not live up to your expectations.
CA
ChuckA
Raleigh
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good wine list, excellent service Fun atmosphere! The Walnut Prawns were outstanding!
P
Pharmgirl
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating a special occasion. The waiter was attentive and helpful in making recommendations without being intrusive. The food was delicious. They paced the courses well. We had a delightful evening and felt very well served. I especially recommend the soft shell crab, scallop ceviche and the creme brulee. But really, everyone loved what they ordered and raved about their food. This is my second time celebrating an occasion at Elements and I am confident that they provide consistent high quality dining.
R
Renata
Raleigh
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent entrees - Thai Curry Chicken and wokked Filet Mignon. A gorgeous strawberry trifle for dessert. Perfect evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent service, exceptional food. We thoroughly enjoy eating at Elements.
M
Mustbegoodtoeatit
Raleigh
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent. Service was good. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Deserts were yummy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Booked a table for 2 for our anniversary and noted as such on the reservation. We were seated at a small table amidst several larger very loud parties. Not much ambiance at all, just a large room with tables and our table seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned very well, the white base was very dirty as well. On the bright side our waitress was fantastic and our glasses were never empty nor did we have empty plates sitting for long at any time. The food was somewhat tasty and innovative but high priced. Portion size was good. Our favorite item was the wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, lardons and crispy onion strips.
HB
HeidiB
Raleigh
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as usual! Van and her team always deliver a fantastic dining experience.
SG
StuartG
Raleigh
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
just a great meal. the staff were kind and knowledgeable - the martini can not be toped, cold and smooth - and the food fantastic - had the beef pad thai special - i wish it was always on the menu and the spring rolls were great as always - oh.. .and dessert - coconut cake topped off a great evening... and lovely decor
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were excellent. Lizzie was attentive and knowledgeable. If I were to make a recommendation it would be the lack of table lighting. It had a bit of a cafeteria feel without it!!
d
dinaround
Raleigh
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Again, elements was outstanding. The new restaurants in Chapel Hill good, but elements is a longtime favorite and often favored because of the creative food, well prepared and good service.
B
Boot
SW Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely surprise to get the yummy chocolate mouse . My husband was delighted and loved the treat Thank you so much! Brenda Kitt
J
Joseph
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Maple Shrimp is always excellent. my wife had the flounder and she raved about it.
P
Poppi47
Salt Lake City
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We found many old favorites on the wine list. Our meals were great. Excellent service. We'll be back.
d
dinaround
Raleigh
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place always! I enjoyed the crab stuffed salmon entrée, we shared the spring rolls and the broccoli appetizers, the wine list and wine very nice, and the company we had at our table was so dear and so much loved,
BO
BillO
Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The taco and spring roll appetizers were great. The drinks, presentation and service were stellar. Very disappointed in the soft shell crab….too much crust and was overcooked. We had this entree in Cary and it was the best ever.
TS
ThomasS
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Food just wasn’t that good for the prices. Also, just a tense vibe.
d
dac3
Raleigh
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always fabulous. Service great and ambiance great for 4 to have a conversation. We go as often as we can
BO
BrendaO
Central Coast
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here, (we were visiting), and this was such a gem of a place. Loved the menu and amount of choices, a little bit of everything to please everyone. Drinks were fantastic. The two negatives were that it was so cold in there, I don’t feel like the outside temperature warranted the air to be on at this time of year, so we had to go and being in our jackets which I don’t love to have to have for sitting down at a nice place for dinner, and then the bar service took way too long for not being busy the time of day that we were there. Hardly any tables and we got our wine 3/4 of the way through our meal, which we ordered a cab to have/enjoy while eating the meal. Other than those two things, it was a lovely meal b
ES
EllenS
Charlotte
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Waitstaff, food good. Not a gigantic fan of the decor.
S
Specialist
Raleigh
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great & interesting food in a friendly atmosphere
BL
BradfordLad
Raleigh
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
As usual, the food was of high quality and nicely presented. One of our top three places to eat in Chapel Hill
J
Judeline
Raleigh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food. Small menu. Longish wait time for food. Nice drink selections. Pretty noisy. Waitstaff very nice and friendly.
S
Scotch27
Raleigh
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It had been a while since we've dined at Elements due to the Pandemic. However the experience was as enjoyable as ever with great food and great service. Our family enjoyed dining with them.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was tasty, eclectic & unique. We plan to return.
MF
MichelleF
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the soft shell crab entree last night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I LOVE everything about this restaurant! So glad it is so accessible! Thanks to the chef and everyone else on the staff who make this such a very special place for dinner.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Elements offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 537-8780.

Elements is rated 4.8 stars by 2204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Additional information

Cross street
Raleigh Road
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Global, International, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available within the East 54 plaza, 1st floor of the parking deck and behind East 54 on Preswick Road near Finley Golf Course.
Public transit
Accessible via the Chapel Hill Transit on east 54.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Mark Hornbeck
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elementsofchapelhill.com/
Phone number
(919) 537-8780
Catering
The Executive Chef and his team will design a custom tantalizing menu that you and your guests will be sure to enjoy for all types of budgets and events.
Private party facilities
Elements Offers Private Dining Spaces for groups 8 up to 60 guests. We are available for Restaurant Buyouts for larger groups for Corporate Events, Weddings, and other Special Occasions.
Private party contact
Van Chuong: (919) 537-8780

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Elements

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Walnut Prawns

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Small Plates

Bread Basket$7.00

Chã Giò Tom Cua$13.00

Farmer's Market Strawberry Salad$13.00

Szechuan Octopus & Potatoes$18.00

Hydro Bibb Wedge$14.00

Chicken Samosas$13.00

Main Plates

Walnut Prawns$34.00

NC Flounder$38.00

Shrimp Saigon Noodles$34.00

Bo Luc Lac*$40.00

Char Siu Lamb Rack*$42.00

Thai Yellow Curry Chicken$28.00

Wagyu Burger$28.00

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Elements offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elements restaurant rated?

Is Elements currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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