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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

2166 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

Mar 22, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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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
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: (888) 701-0956

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

Featured in

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
Blue Crab and Egg Drop Soup$13.00
Chicken Bone Broth, Quail Eggs, Sesame Oil, Scallions, Chinese Cruller
Salmon Poke Nachos$18.00
Faroe Island Salmon, Wonton Chips, Japanese Seaweed Salad, Cucumber, Jalapenos, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Kabayaki, Crispy Shallots. Vegetarian Option Available
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
Charred Broccolini$14.00
Soy Balsamic Reduction, Gorgonzola Fondue, Candied Almonds, Craisins

Main Plates

Walnut Prawns$34.00
Crispy Prawns, Candied Walnuts, Spicy Honey Glaze, Arugula, Peppers, Bean Sprouts, Núóc Cham, Steamed Rice
Crab Stuffed Salmon$38.00
Faroe Island Salmon, Fresh Blue Crab, Japanese Seaweed Salad, Cucumber, Miso Beurre Blanc, Rice
Vegetable Japchae$26.00
Korean Yam Noodles, Asian Vegetables, Tofu, Egg, Aged Soy, Chili Oil
Tandoori Style Lamb Chops$42.00
Nine Spice Blend, Sesame Green Beans, Baby Potatoes, Cucumber Mint Crema
Bo Luc Lac$40.00
Wokked Filet Mignon*, Hydro Bibb, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, House Truffle Fries
Crispy Coconut Chicken$28.00
Coconut Panko Crusted, Thai Green Apple Salad, Red Curry Sauce, Rice
New York Strip$40.00
12 oz Black Angus, Sake Soy Glaze, Gorgonzola Fondue, Sriracha Baby Potatoes, Broccolini, Buttermilk Crispy Onions

What 2,166 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
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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.
VD
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.
J
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.
JK
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!
OT
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.
DW
DavidW
Western NC
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal once again.
W
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
TR
ThankamR
Adelaide
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, as always!
OT
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.
B
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!
RB
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.
j
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.
K
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.
AP
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.
OT
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.
R
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.
BC
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
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently excellent
S
Seismic
Charlotte
97 reviews
vip
4.0
97 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice higher end Asian fusion food.
DC
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
M
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!
DM
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.
OT
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.
SP
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
G
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.
NS
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!
MM
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently excellent
l
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.
BC
BobC
Raleigh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Terrific food and service.
MG
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.
h
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.
RF
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.
SD
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.
MR
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.
AC
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
N
Nycjoe
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Christmas Eve
r
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.
G
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!”
DW
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 22, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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: (888) 701-0956

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Elements

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Small Plates

Bread Basket$7.00

Chã Giò Tom Cua$13.00

Blue Crab and Egg Drop Soup$13.00

Salmon Poke Nachos$18.00

Hydro Bibb Wedge$14.00

Charred Broccolini$14.00

Main Plates

Walnut Prawns$34.00

Crab Stuffed Salmon$38.00

Vegetable Japchae$26.00

Tandoori Style Lamb Chops$42.00

Bo Luc Lac$40.00

Crispy Coconut Chicken$28.00

New York Strip$40.00

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