Elements at Sanctuary Paradise Valley-Scottsdale

elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is a luxury New American with Asian influences restaurant at Sanctuary Resort, known for its views over Paradise Valley and special‑occasion dining.

Basics

• Location: 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, inside Sanctuary Camelback Mountain resort (easy drive from Scottsdale).
• Concept & vibe: Seasonal, farm‑focused American cuisine with Asian accents, in a sleek dining room with floor‑to‑ceiling Camelback Mountain and valley views; romantic, upscale, and popular for anniversaries and celebrations.
• Meals served: Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus brunch on weekends; you can also pair it with drinks at the adjacent Jade Bar.

Food style and example dishes

Menus change seasonally, but descriptions from recent write‑ups give a good sense of what to expect.

• Breakfast/brunch: Dishes like Lobster soft scramble, Praying Monk eggs Benedict, Iberico ham & cheese omelette, biscuits & gravy, strawberry‑cheesecake pancakes, egg‑white quiche, and avocado tartine.​
• Starters: Blistered shishito peppers, oyster trio or oysters Rockefeller, beef carpaccio, tuna confit salad, and other raw/seafood‑leaning plates.
• Dinner entrées: Ocean trout with ramen noodles, miso‑glazed or roasted sea bass, Szechuan short ribs with sticky rice and Chinese broccoli, black‑truffle chicken, gnocchi sardi, steak frites, pork chop, and short ribs.

The style is refined but not fussy, with an emphasis on local and organic produce and sustainable meat and seafood.

Pricing level

• Local tourism sources list the average entrée price starting around the mid‑20s and up (fine‑dining range; often categorized as “$$$$”).
• Recent diner reviews frequently mention that it’s expensive for the portion size, but many feel the views and experience justify it for special occasions.

elements does not publish a static dinner menu with prices (it changes often), but recent diner reports and menu snapshots give a solid picture of current dishes and price range.

Price level

• Local listings put the average entrée at about $26 and up, and reviewers consistently describe it as a “$$$$” fine‑dining spot.
• Tripadvisor notes that typical dinner entrées are in the $40–$56+ range, with a dinner for two with drinks often reaching $200+.​

Current‑style dinner dishes and approximate prices

Because the menu is seasonal and changes monthly, items and exact prices can vary from visit to visit, but recent 2024–2025 reports highlight these dishes and ballpark pricing.

Starters / raw bar (often low‑ to mid‑20s)

• Oysters Rockefeller (or an oyster trio).
• Hamachi crudo.​
• Wagyu beef & ginger dumplings.​
• Beef carpaccio (one diner specifically mentioned it being about $28).​
• Colossal shrimp cocktail.​
• Lobster bisque (some reviews note disappointment with value for price).
  Most of these fall roughly $20–$30per plate.

Salads (high teens to low 20s)

• Beet salad and green salad are frequently praised; reviewers call them standouts among otherwise pricey items.
  These typically price in the $16–$22range based on similar fine‑dining menus and comments about value.

Main courses (roughly $40–$56+)
Recent diners and menu descriptions mention:

• Chilean sea bass (very commonly ordered; praised for perfect doneness).
• Miso‑glazed salmon or similar salmon preparations.
• Szechuan short ribs with sticky rice and Chinese broccoli.
• Black‑truffle chicken.
• Pork chop.
• Gnocchi sardi.
• Short ribs and steak‑centric plates (filet, etc.).

A 2025 Tripadvisor review explicitly notes that a “typical entrée may range from $40–$56+,” which aligns with multiple mentions of high prices and small portions.​

Sides and extras

• Side dishes like truffle fries, octopus, broccolini, and other share plates are mentioned as add‑ons for the table.​
  These are not priced line‑by‑line in public reviews but are typically in the low‑ to mid‑teensat restaurants in this tier.​

What to realistically budget for dinner

• For two people sharing a starter, each ordering an entrée, and having a dessert or a couple of cocktails, recent guests report checks of $200+including tax and tip.
• If you keep to water and skip dessert, expect roughly $150–$180 for two, depending on entrée choices.

Because elements updates its menu frequently and the resort site doesn’t expose line‑item prices, the only way to see the exact current dinner menu and prices is to call the restaurant or check the in‑person or in‑app menu for the date you’re going.