Elements Phoenix

Elements sits on E McDonald Dr, flanked by Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. It holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Excellence Award.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus remains on the contemporary Asian fusion menu. While the site is often cited for its surroundings, its actual value lies in the geography; the nearby peaks provide a scale that the standard downtown dining room lacks. You choose this for the proximity to the mountain trails rather than the reach of the city, making it a better finish to an afternoon in the preserve than any of the spots back toward the mall.