Elements Restaurant at The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Located within The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, a Small Luxury Hotel member, elements restaurant seems to be the focal point of the resort.

Manning the kitchen is celebrity chef, Beau MacMillan, whose cuisine has a distinctive Japanese touch.

The restaurant itself overlooks the valley with great views of Camelback Mountain at sunset.

The charred edamame is a huge serving with Asian flavors, including sesame oil, black sesame seeds, and togarashi.  The lime juice adds a nice citrus zing.

Charred Edamame

The grilled chicken is cooked perfectly as it remains tender and juicy.  The pickled cucumber salad, acts as a palate cleanser with an acidic and sweet taste.  Along with the bok choy and red onions, the cucumber adds a nice textural contrast.

Grilled Chicken

The fire roasted shrimp are big and plump.  They remain tender since they aren’t over cooked.  The pork fried rice adds a nice richness, while the bok choy adds a nice crunch.  The sweet chile adds depth of flavor without being cloyingly sweet.

Fire Roasted Shrimp

The braised short ribs are super tender, and fall apart with just the slightest nudge from your fork.  They have a nice crust but is not dry in the middle.  The bacon and brussel sprouts add a nice earthy contrast to the Korean BBQ sauce.

Braised Short Rib

The crème brulee is a classic is not a firm custard, but silky smooth.  The burnt sugar adds a texture contrast to the vanilla custard.  The pineapple and raspberries are a nice palate cleanser.

Creme Brulee

The “PB Bomb” is supposed to be a take on the Reese’s peanut butter cup, but while eating it reminded me of the classic candy bar, “whatchamacallit”.  This is a rich dessert, but totally worth the calories.

PB Bomb

Although Elements Restaurant at The Sanctuary is slightly off the main drag of Scottsdale Road, it’s definitely worth the trip.