Elements

Elements brought it this time with the best experience I have had there. We were there on a Friday night around 5 Pm and sat outside on the deck. First, let me compliment the waitstaff - Ivy, Kai and Nicole (I think). On this night, the teamwork and organization of roles was on the level that I experience in the nicer restaurants in Houston. And we could see the same occurring at every table. Kudos to the individuals and the management. Everything happened when it should and we received just the right amount of attention. Our meals were very good. I was a bit concerned that the New Mexico green chile thing had been overdone (Las Cruces native here) but everything was tasteful. The "mile high" or "towering" onion rings were not. We didn't need more but beware this is a two person app not a three person app. The Fire Bread is indeed fiery; seemed like this was probably cayenne pepper, not green chile. My wife's ravioli portion was good and my cast iron chicken pot pie was tasty dominated by large chunks of white meat chicken. We always enjoy a night at Elements - when it is open.

Elements has improved so much over a few years ago! My wife and I ate there on Sunday evening, July 7, 2024. We had cocktails, a White Russian and their Angel Fire Old Fashioned. Both drinks were nicely done. We did not have appetizers on this trip but within the last 30 days have enjoyed their Kung Foo Spring Rolls and Cast Iron Spinach and Artichoke dip and were pleased with both. This evening my wife ordered the Black Barrel Filet Mignon and I ordered the Salmon. My wife likes her steaks cooked medium rare and her steak was cooked as requested and was very good along with the accompaniments of Yukon gold mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. My salmon was very tasty with a unique ginger maple broth that was exceptional. Not sweet but a great maple flavor. We were stuffed so did not enjoy dessert. Will go again this week as Elements has become one of our favorites in Angel Fire!!!

I love this resort in Angel Fire. The food is five star, as are the cocktails. Service is always top notch. We have been coming to Angel Fire for 4 years and love the atmosphere and the amazing views. This is a must visit place if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Tried this place, based on reviews and location (there aren't many options for nicer dining in the area), since we were celebrating a wedding anniversary. Waited a few minutes before being noticed, then were finally seated. Looking around we discovered that we were the youngest people there - and we're in later 50's. That may have set the stage for the night. The atmosphere was about what you'd expect at a country club - larger room about half used, one end with a dance floor. Overlooking the course, the view was lovely. Dining options were not all that extravagant, however. Wound up choosing steak as a default, and it was OK, but nothing to write home about. For appetizer, I ordered a pear salad, but got a spinach salad with just a few slices of pear (plus it was overpowered by large slices of red onion). Wife ordered the Mussels, which sounded great but the broth was overly sweet and there wasn't much of it.Probably won't be back, but again, it's probably the nicest place around without driving an hour into Taos, so...

We've been there four or five times It's gotten slower and slower Waited an hour for an incredibly overpriced salad .. just to feel "rich" and say you ate at a resort No thx Go pick up a pizza from one of the local restaurants

Low on staff. Had to sit in a loud bar because we didn't have a reservation. Took over 10 minutes for anyone to help us as we just stood there. Others were complaining of a long wait for food.

We've been coming to Angel Fire for several years during both summer and winter vacations with our family. This was our second visit this week at Elements bar but tonight wasn't great. We arrived early for dinner and the bar quickly filled up. Our server was nice and attentive but the.food was a real disappointment. We ordered the brisket quesadilla which arrived with no meat...I pulled the tortilla open and saw maybe one little sliver of something that looked like a piece of pulled pork? Our server sent it back and we got a new order which did have beef in it this time but lacked flavor. I was expecting more from a brisket that was advertised as "made daily" like it was the kitchens specialty. Not so. The Mac n cheese looked enticing when it arrived with bacon and sprinkled with bread crumbs but it too lacked flavor. The cheese sauce was so watered down it was like noodles in warm milk...I tasted zero cheese. We also ordered the $36 flat iron steak with truffle fries. I ordered it medium well but the cut of meat came out as a thick piece which was prepared medium rare and chewy. Most flat irons I've had are cut "flat" so they can be sliced and enjoyed without having to saw through the meat. I gave up sawing half way through it was just too tough to eat. The fries were no better. The thicker pieces were still raw on the inside so I ended up just eating the smaller pieces. The spring rolls were ok but the "cabbage slaw" was pitiful. A tiny pile of wilted cabbage which would have been better left off the plate. The only saving grace was the sweet glaze I asked for on the side. And while the view was great we sat by the window and counted 8 flies buzzing. When our food arrived we were shooing flies the entire time. I mentioned this to our young server but not much she could do. She just acknowledged they were a nuisance. Our tab was over $100 with a bottle of wine. The food as described on the menu did not arrive as expected and was mediocre. It could have been so much better. Maybe it was an off night but I hope the kitchen and management takes note as we visit regularly throughout the year and want to come back.

The food was wonderful! I really enjoyed the sea scallops, and my partner had the French dip sandwich, she said it was delicious. The only problem was our waitress, she didn't make an effort to be attentive to us, we felt ignored by her (it wasn't a busy night either). She made an effort for the tables around us, which was frustrating. She didn't check to see if we needed more water, if our food was good and she was not friendly. It did kill the experience. Luckily, the bartender helped with my drink, the runner delivered our food, and another server informed our server that we'd like our check.

We visited Elements on a recent Wednesday night for our wedding anniversary dinner.  We have been to the restaurant before, and the meals were good.  This time the service was excellent, with the waitperson being very attentive, despite a fairly busy dining room.  Our first course, the wedge salad, was very good.However, our entrees were lacking, as our $54 wagyu ribeye and $55 prime rib were way below par for the exorbitant prices.  For a wagyu beef cut, we were expecting something close to perfection.  To be perfectly honest, they were reminiscent of Sirloin Stockade.  While they were both relatively tender, they were also very fatty, and I'm not talking about the marbling that wagyu beef is supposed to have.  I had asked for medium, which should have been a little pink inside the steak.  However, my ribeye was done inside and very thin.  My husband's prime rib had no flavor.   I also ordered au gratin potatoes that came with the meal, and they tasted like they came out of a boxed mix.    Sadly, both my husband and I suffered some gastric distress after the dinner.  If not for the wonderful waitperson and the nice salad, I would have rated our meals a star or two below the 2 stars.Needless to say, if you dine at Elements, I would not recommend the wagyu steaks.

First time trying this restaurant I was excited reading the menu. Started with the caprese salad too much cheese and no flavor but we were starving. Then I had the Cast Iron Skillet Scampi the veggies were perfect the shrimp small barely warm and all I could taste was lemon. The potatoes were crispy but hard as a rock inside. My husband had the Elk chicken fried steak it wasn't too bad. He asked to have a piece of bread when they brought the food but it never came he asked I think the manager and it came after they took our dishes. They also charged us $5 for 2 wet rolls and 2 hard pieces of baguette. We will chalk this up to an experience and not go back. This is the first time I have paid $180 for dinner then went home and had a PB&J.