ELEM

4.7

16 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Global, International

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Good for special occasions

ELEM is a new restaurant and cocktail lab on Main + 5th.

Guests can expect to indulge in Top Chef Canada alum Mayekar’s bold cooking, featuring creative flavour-packed dishes that highlight the unique spices from cuisines around the world with local ingredients, alongside Winnie Sun’s inventive, element-inspired and sustainability-driven cocktails.

ELEM’s food menu is an exploration of flavours and spices from all corners of the world, including Bangkok, California, Spain, Mexico, Italy, and Mumbai – all inspired by Mayekar’s extensive travels and Indian heritage. There will also be a big focus on local BC-grown ingredients.

The 2,946 square foot, 76-seat space was designed by Vancouver-based Marko Simcich Architect and features three dining spaces and an open window into the kitchen to see the chefs at work.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 389-3536
Website
http://elemvancouver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vish Mayekar

Location
2110 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C5
Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Cross street
Main + 5th
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 16 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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16 Reviews

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Allison
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting ambiance, thought provoking menu, inventive cocktails and delicious food. Had a great experience at Elem. Standouts were the Tuna Tartar and Lamb skewers. Hospitality was top notch as well. Happy to see a new and interesting concept join the restaurant scene in Vancouver.
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Vanessa
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely share plate restaurant with a nice variety of dishes of good sized portions. The service was absolutely top notch, and was actually the stand out aspect of the night. Cocktails were good and unique - the smoke aspect of the negroni was the best done of any smoke infused cocktail I've ever had. Nice work, would love to come back to try some more of the menu.
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Kiran
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good, I went twice in a week! If you are looking to eat, go anywhere, but if you are looking for a true food experience, ELEM is it. Upon entering the restuarant, the vibes, the sounds, the different rooms, the food, the drinks..represent the concept, all the elements! Yes, it may be pricey, but if you want creative cocktails, well thought out food, and hospitality and service that understand and combine all the elements for a food experience that you can't find else where, ELEM is it!
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Tushar
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A one-of-a-kind dining experience in Vancouver. We loved the modern space and the creative food and cocktails. We'll definitely be back soon!
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William
Vancouver
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and drinks. Some of the best bites I’ve had in the city.
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Jakub
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went out for official opening night. The space is so well thought through, intimate, and so beautiful. Staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. The food is inspirational, flavourful and I can appreciatethe attention to every detail including gorgeous plate ware. Great beverage program with unique cocktails with many zero proof options, wine list is focused but offers fantastic selection of new and old world gems. Highly recommend and can't wait to be back!
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SEB
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience!! Service was very friendly and knowledgeable. There was a story behind each creation.
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Dax
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing! Chef has outdone himself in every way. Every dish we had was a 10.
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Eshanie
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ELEM brings a full thought-out, elevated dining experience to Vancouver, with 3 dining distinct dining atmospheres, ingenious cocktails, and a dinner menu that is brilliantly executed. The service is incredible - attentive and friendly, but unobstrusive. ELEM is an experience. Personally, I was happy to see a well-dressed crowd. The guests understood the assignment!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It feels like this restaurant aimed for a Nobu-inspired, high-end fusion experience, but the execution fell short of the vision. The renovation, entrance, and website are undeniably gorgeous—sleek, exciting, and suggestive of a $300/pp fine dining destination. But as soon as you settle in, the cracks in the harmony begin to show. The high-end impression: The ambiance sets high expectations. The stunning renovation and polished branding whisper luxury, making you expect an elevated culinary experience. The mid-tier reality: The service, food, and overall dining experience feel more in line with something like Homer St. Cafe. The food was inconsistent—nice presentation but some dishes were overly salty, others challenging to share or even cut. Lighting lacked the thoughtful design that adds warmth to fine dining spaces like Botanist or Le Crocodile. The service staff was polite but not yet confident in storytelling or presenting dishes, which is crucial to creating a cohesive experience. The oddity of the cocktails: You can tell there was thought and ambition behind the cocktail program, but the end result was underwhelming—too experimental, bland, and frankly confusing. The confusion overall: Perhaps the restaurant initially aspired to be a $300/pp destination, reflected in the investment in aesthetics. But given the economy, it feels like they pivoted to an $80/pp concept, leaving a disjointed experience in its wake. If you approach it as an $80/pp restaurant, you might walk away satisfied. But the level of investment and storytelling suggest they were aiming for much more, making the result feel like a poorly orchestrated concert—great instruments, talented players, but out of sync. There’s clear potential here, though. With more refinement, a more cohesive vision, and a bit of balance, this could evolve into something exceptional. For now, it feels like an ambitious draft rather than a polished final piece. I look forward to come back then.
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ELEM is rated 4.7 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

2110 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C5

Additional information

Cross street
Main + 5th
Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vish Mayekar
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://elemvancouver.com/
Phone number
(604) 389-3536

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