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Elements

4.8
4.8
2166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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

  • 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: (888) 701-0956

  • 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

What 2,166 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.
  2. VirginiaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was exceptional, as it always is at Elements. The food, both in presentation and taste never disappoints. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, and knew how to pace our meal so that we never felt rushed. Elements can be filled with guests but you are still able to talk with people at your table without shouting. Our favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill! We highly recommend it.
  3. Joel

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are always pleased when we have dinner at Elements. It is our favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill.
  4. JoyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We had a perfect table, somewhat private, to celebrate my mother's 88th birthday. As always, Elements delivered absolutely delicious food, especially the salmon tacos and the coconut chicken, plus of course the famous Walnut Prawns. Everything we ate was wonderful, and they have my favorite wine too - Conundrum Red. Elements is a great place to enjoy the best food and wine!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re four friends that husbands play tennis together. Our goal is to have dinner in different locations once a month. Elements was the selection for March. As always, it was worth the wait.
  6. DavidW

    Western NC

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal once again.
  7. Wilson

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Elements has great food and great service! I would highly recommend it
  8. ThankamR

    Adelaide

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, as always!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Just not feeling all the hype, was average at best.
  10. Bolo

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were here to celebrate a birthday. The interior was modern with an upscale feel for dining. But not too much where it makes you feel uptight. All the dishes we had was excellent. The owner took Vietnamese cuisine to the next level. Reminds me of Crustacean in LA. But you do not have to travel far. You will love everything here at Elements! My your reservation. I promise you. You will love it! Enjoy!
  11. RandyB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best the area has to offer! Food is always good and Van and her team are professional, courteous just great people. Love hanging around with them and the food is just great everytime.
  12. josephl

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and so was the service. We found is a good idea to book an early reservation since they do get busy and that’s because it’s so good.
  13. Kathleen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love having several (but not too many,) different choices of small and main plates. Whether chicken noodles or seafood it has always been excellent.
  14. AmbassadorP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Elements experience was off to a good start as the owner apologized for not having the table we had requested that day. However, she identified another suitable one and demonstrated the superb customer service that sets excellent restaurants apart from others. The server was a genial young man who responded positively when asked to carafe an expensive wine and walked our party of four through the menu and the specials. The crab stuffed salmon was especially good as was the pork chop special. Elements is definitely a high quality restaurant and a draw for diners seeking an Asian fusion evening in the Triangle. Highly recommended.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! The food was fantastic. The waitress accidentally put in the wrong order for my dish but remedied the situation. Management also apologized and handled very professionally. I was able to try both dishes and both were so delicious. I will definitely be visiting again soon.
  16. Richard

    Raleigh

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and excellent server. We loved the prawns, filet mignon and salmon. Calamari appetizer was a winner. Expresso crème brûlée dessert superb. Everything well prepared and beautifully presented. Our waiter, Joseph, was excellent. Even though restaurant was short staffed he compensated and provided great service. This was one of the best meals we have had in some time.
  17. BillyC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Much less menu versus last visit several years back but still very good
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent
  19. Seismic

    Charlotte

    97 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice higher end Asian fusion food.
  20. DennisC

    Raleigh

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Specials -oysters were great. Appetizers good. Entrees nice variety but for frequent diners could vary them more. Bread pudding and sorbets delicious. Coffee great also. Drinks interesting and all 5 diners approved. Steve took great care of us. The private room is not ideal unless your group occupies all of it. At least for me
  21. Mendy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elements is our go to special outing. Always great food and service and a delightful evening. Highly recommend!
  22. DMH305

    Raleigh

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped in before the game and our server was very accommodating and took great care of us. The food was phenomenal as always. We can’t wait to go back.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful place. Food was delicious but honestly nothing to rave about…was kinda let down. Waiter was great and restaurant is beautiful.
  24. ShannonP

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant was great. Food was innovative, attractive and delicious. Service was fabulous from the time we stepped inside the establishment. Will be back
  25. Grant

    Western NC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Service vey slow 50 mins between starters and main. Server apologetic but kept assuring us 5 mins more but didn’t happen. Food was mediocre at best had snapper entree one of nightly specials nothing to write home about for $40 . Whole experience felt pretty pedestrian and amateur Avoid does not live up to the hype.
  26. NicoleS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an amazing meal! 10/10. Great service and menu selections. We will be back!
  27. MaryM

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Difficult to find but well worth it! Very nice wine list and excellent menu. Food was well prepared and well presented.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent
  29. linda

    Raleigh

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The food used to be terrific. The sushi was outstanding, and the menu had so many choices. The walnut shrimp are still wonderful. The flounder special for $36 was fried flounder nuggets with peanuts on top. The greens in the middle were not dressed and the dipping sauce had no flavor. I don’t get it. Maybe it is under new ownership. It is no longer one of my favorites.
  30. BobC

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Terrific food and service.
  31. MartyG

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This place is Asian Fusion at its finest. The kitchen was a little overwhelmed the night we were there, but we are slow eaters and didn't mind. Th shrimp cupcakes are a wonderful starter and our entrees were carefully thought out and executed. The restaurant could definitely use some sound proofing as it is a bit loud, but the food more than made up for the noise. If this place had sushi it would definitely become one of our go to's instead of just special occasions.
  32. henryf

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great tasting menu with paired wines for new years eve. Great service by Elena.
  33. RosemaryF

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    We felt very rushed. We were at the 6:30 PM sitting on New Year's Eve. My cocktail (which was a pear martini that was much too sweet) was served after the initial small plate. It was almost undrinkable. The shrimp cupcakes were okay but not something remarkable and there were too many given that the main, the vegetarian Udon noodles, was a gigantic portion, too highly spiced for my taste (although the wait person warned me that it was spicy.) The main was served within one minute after the small plates were removed. Again, the portions seemed off. My husband had the calamari which was very good but much too much of it when followed by the main, vegetarian Thai noodles. We took our dessert home (the trifle) because we were disappointed with the meal and overly full even though we ate only about one-half of our mains.
  34. SDurhamfoodies

    Raleigh

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The New Years Eve 4 course tasting dinner which was paired with wine was extraordinary,. Each course demonstrated quality and sophistication, Service and ambience was 5 star.
  35. MaryR

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we went for the New Year's Eve tasting menu which was delicious -- subtle flavors, interesting combinations. The service was impeccable.
  36. AnnCarol

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in all ways. I especially like the menu which points out the dishes that can be altered too apply vegetarian. And the waiter was incredibly accomplished in service and knowledge! Thank you! Ann Koermer
  37. Nycjoe

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Christmas Eve
  38. rossmck

    Raleigh

    263 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    263 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love Elements, and have been several times. We've never had a bad dish, but the honey walnut prawns seem to be a signature. The crab stuffed salmon was also excellent.
  39. Greg

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently great dining. If you are thinking about going there…like Nike says…”Just do it!”
  40. DelW

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, a reasonable wine list, good service. The only down side was the server seemed to be oversubscribed for the number of diners as the evening progressed. Still a pleasant experience for a special 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 2166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elements

2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Dining areas

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

  • 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: (888) 701-0956

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