I have to admit I'm a little biased when it comes to this location as I got married at the Sanctuary two years ago. So far I've been to brunch twice and finally tried dinner for our two year anniversary. This restaurant has some of the best views in Phoenix and the decor is fabulous; modern but not too cold.
Dinner last night did not disappoint. We started off with some inventive cocktails, I had the Pepper Smash which was very interesting with yellow bell pepper juice and my husband had the Celery Superstar which had a jalapeno slice in it and was very well crafted. We chose the following for our meal:
- Ahi Tuna: This was fresh tuna over julienned cucumbers with fresh herbs and pine nuts. This dish was fantastic and a great starter.
- Lobster Mac & Cheese: This was my least favorite dish. It had a very good rich flavor and the lobster was cooked perfectly. My only complaint was that the consistency was a little off, the sauce was a little too runny for my liking and the pasta in the dish was slightly overcooked.
- Alaskan Halibut Special: This was a perfectly cooked piece of fish, seasoned right and served over a flavorful mushroom risotto
- Butternut Squash Dumplings: This dish was an amazing combo of sweet and savory. These were large raviolis filled with a sweet butternut squash, the sauce was rich with sweet tomatoes and was complimented by a savory goat cheese with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Turtle Cheesecake: We were given a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. This was a cheesecake with a salted caramel topping and roasted pecans. It was very decadent and was the perfect amount.
Our server also made this a great experience (I forget his name but he said he was from DC). He was very passionate about the food and was able to help us with our choices, and everything was on point. My husband and I were very satisfied with our dinner, and will keep this on our list for special occasions, we will also continue to come for brunch. I highly recommend Elements!