Lunch with Mom at @elementgastropub Downtown Raleigh, NC My mom supporting me, means everything to me!!! We ordered the Sweet Chili Sauce wings with house ranch for our appetizer! Mom loved those! I ordered the Carolina BBQ Sandwich which was smoked vegan BBQ tossed in hybrid eastern- Western style sauce (whatever that means lol), creamy coleslaw on a Brioche bun with a side Kale Caesar Salad. Mom ordered the Philly Cheese steak which was chopped seitan "steak", marinated mushrooms, house made cheese, peppers, onions served on a soft hoagie roll. It also came with my favorite chips by Caroline Kettle chips @carolinakettle! So, glad they support local! Mom didn't really care for the cheese steak. I tried it as well & it wasn't my favorite. But, we had an amazing time for lunch on this beautiful day! oh, & I also had a Carolina Mule! Which was I want to try their brunch the next time I go back home to visit! #VeganLunch #LunchWithMom #Element #Gastropub #RaleighNC read more

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"Vegan faux meat dishes near the Raleigh Convention Center" Stopped here on the Saturday of GalaxyCon in July at 5pm. There are a lot of outdoor tables with umbrellas, but we opted for the interior. The interior was a bit dark but still comfortable, especially near the windows. We got to pick our table and were given menus promptly. I went for the faux Philly cheesesteak and a side salad with Bleu cheese. My girlfriend got the western nodeo burger and a side salad with ranch. Service was good- there was a little confusion about our order and what table we were at, but they were apologetic about it. And we still got our food within 20 minutes and regularly were offered drink refills. My food was fine. The vegan Bleu cheese dressing was quite runny and tasted ok but not nearly as good as the real thing. Honestly, I felt the same about the cheesesteak. The faux meat was oddly rubbery, and the cheese was just ok. It also wasn't very large. In contrast, my girlfriend's dishes were excellent- the ranch dressing was epic and the burger was super tasty. Warning- it was hot, especially the jalapeños. But delicious. If I went back, I'd get her order for sure. Price was pretty good especially for the burger- most entrees were in the $15-20 range, but did not come with sides. Overall, a good vegan option near the convention center and Marriott hotel. read more

I had the Buffalo Chik'n Sandwich, overall it was a really good sandwich. The sauce made the breading get soggy but I was also eating extra slow this day. Fries were fresh! And their ranch was delicious, it cooled down the Buffalo nicely. Super friendly service and their patio seating faces the heart of Fayetteville Street, great for people watching! read more

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This is the sister restaurant to Marian. As your vegetarian/pescetarian/vegan reviewer, this was a must try. This restaurant is listed as gastropub and that term perfectly describes the atmosphere. It has a casual, comfy vibe with a simple, but elevated quality to the food. Element is located in downtown Raleigh, near the Convention Center and has plenty of nearby paid parking garages. Our server was very pleasant. The music was at a comfortable level where it was heard, but allowed for conversation. We started with the mini Henny cinni rolls which were flaky with just enough sweet. We then ordered the chik'n and waffles and hot huny chik'n biscuit. Both dishes were delicious. The waffle was made of cornbread and did not disappoint. The biscuit was dense and moist. The chik'n was perfectly crisp and moist and just blended seamlessly with each dish. Not many places have great plant-based dishes that are worth revisiting. Element is worth a trip and anther trip and another trip. read more

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I ordered the Carolina Vegetarian BBQ sandwich without slaw with fries. Coming from TX I am trying to like NC BBQ Sauce. This one, however had a LOT of vinegar. I wonder if that's why they added the slaw? Overall, I enjoyed my meal. My mom got the Octoberfest Burger and states the sauerkraut really made the burger. Will probably order from here again! read more

Element Gastropub - Carolina Vegetarian BBQ Sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Been here a few times and love it! Element has a fantastic vegan menu perfect for vegans and non-vegans to enjoy. The gastropub is located in downtown Raleigh near the convention center. While attending conventions I like to walk here for lunch. I've sat at the patio bar and indoor tables. Each visit has left me happy, satisfied, and eager to return. Plus I appreciate their Animazement specials over Memorial Day weekend. Some of our favorites include the kale caesar salad with tofu, pretzel with queso and mustard, tonkatsu sando, and peanut butter cheesecake. The vibe is welcoming and relaxing. Service is usually good. Most recently Karlesha (may be misspelled) was our server and she was amazing! We could see she was serving multiple tables inside and out. Nonetheless she was attentive and took extra time to make our visit special. Our group had various dietary allergies and preferences and were able to order anything from the menu. This fact alone made for a laid back, enjoyable experience. Only things I'm not a fan of are the croutons (too plain for my taste) and the excessive ice used in the mocktails and cocktails. Overall, highly recommended place for a nutritious, filling meal! read more

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Overall: A really fun place that definitely does plant-based food right. Great attention to detail in the dishes. Will be back soon to try other items! Food: I felt like the food here was great. With the premise of the food being plant-based, you can tell the decisions being made with each dish are very intentional. Something I really appreciate is the attention to texture in the dish. My gnocchi was a wonderful blend of ingredients that balanced sweet and savory, but also included ingredients that gave it a contrasting crunch or snap texture with each bite. I feel like gnocchi especially, is a very easy dish to make the texture of the dish all soft. Service: The service was great! I feel like the wait for food is a little bit longer on average compared to other places, but nothing crazy. Ambiance: This is a fun environment, the restaurant has large windows that let you see outside while you dine, and enjoy the city view. I didn't utilize them, but I also saw an self service beer situation in the back. read more

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Visited Element Gastropub 4x in the span of 3 days and could not recommend it more! The drinks menu is spectacular. Loved the THC drinks but even the mocktails tasted so good. You can also take drinks to go and sip and stroll along Fayetteville St. For brunch, the Nojangles 3 Piece Supreme Stack was so delicious. The breakfast burrito was smaller than expected, but delicious. For dessert, the Apple Pie is a MUST GET. Overall, highly recommend for drinks or to grab a meal. Service is wonderful and staff is extremely friendly. read more

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Quiet for a Friday which was great because we got the best convos with the staff, amazing service, and it was quick! Plenty of Gluten Free options for our family members, and my favorite dish was the Grilled Chicken Cesare wrap Love the element incorporated design and atmosphere!! read more

Element Gastropub - Kale Caesar Grilled Chik'n Wrap - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I have yet to eat something at Element I didn't enjoy. ALL the appetizers are good, as are the salads and burgers. BUT my absolute favorite thing to have there is the peanut butter cheesecake. Even when I've had a meal elsewhere, I will drive to Element for dessert. So yummy! And so rare to find. read more

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Unfortunately my cheesecake had a piece of metal sticking out of it, and was moldy on the bottom. Would absolutely NOT recommend this restaurant--I had to call and ask for a refund and then call the health department. I was going to come back for dinner (this was just a snack), but I won't go to either of their businesses again. read more

Element Gastropub - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Holy cow this place was delicious. Portions could have been a tiny bit larger, but was so yummy I'll be back. Service was great. Our server was super nice and on top of refills. The vibe is chill. Nothing super posh, etc. read more

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Had an unpleasant experience here. We were so excited to see a plant based restaurant so close to Red Hat, and stopped in before a show. We left ample time, and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. The menu was mostly junky bar food, but they did have a few salads, which we ordered. The place seemed to be more about drinks than anything else. The doors were open so the inside was just as humid as the outside, and the way the sun was setting made every seat at our table pretty unpleasant to sit in. We sat there for about 45 minutes after ordering when I began to realize no one in the place had food. Then, a runner came out with a solitary burger and started going from table to table, only to be met with shaking heads. We finally had to leave so we didn't miss our show, after sitting there for about an HOUR! I don't think our server even noticed us leaving. Very disappointed about the whole experience. That part of downtown doesn't have many food options on a Saturday night unless you want to make reservations somewhere. read more

Be still my heart, a vegan gastropub! Element's menu is a nice balance of hearty comfort foods (Nashville hot ck sandwich) to robust salads to next level seasonal "Chef's Table" menu items like a chimichurri flank steak made with that Chunk brand that is insanely like the real thing to the umami-rich Tuscan skillet with kale, artichoke hearts and white beans in a spicy cashew cream that is not unlike your favorite spinach artichoke dip (but a lot healthier). There is a LOT to choose from and I'm barely scratching the surface. If it had been a warm day, I'd have been all over the Cobb Buffalo salad. And that brunch menu might make a believer out of me (I don't normally like to do brunch). Ambiance is sleek and modern and allows for a lot of light. Considering the outdoor seating as well, and Element seems like the perfect place to enjoy a warm spring day. Our server was enthusiastic about the menu and confided that he is not personally vegan which I love because this is how you get your non vegan husband (ahem) to feel that vegan cuisine is approachable and not always about the salad. read more

Top tier vegan spot in Raleigh. Best chicken and waffles I ever had and I'm not even vegetarian or vegan. The chili was amazing. Fries were bangin. Super clean place. Service was great with Victoria. read more

Element Gastropub - ELEMENTAL CHIK'N N WAFFLES - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great first experience from a non vegan. I really enjoyed my meal I had the Carolina BBQ sandwich with malt vinegar fries. The flavors in the sandwich were amazing! The fries were perfect crisp and not oily. Wish there was more fries but I was honestly full after my meal. I had the pumptini cocktail which was okay (a little thick because of purée) and small portion. The pop peanut butter cheesecake was amazing! Creamy soft and tasted exactly like a butterfinger. If you served this to me without telling me it was vegan I wouldn't have known! Our server was amazing! She was knowledgeable on the menu and gave great recommendations. Order quickly though when they come to you because when they walk away it can take them a bit to circle back. The decor and ambiance were classy and on par with the vegan theme. Will deff come back and try other items. read more

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This was a short walk from our hotel and the food looked good online. We arrived on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. We chose to sit inside, but outside seating is also available. We ordered the grilled chicken and fried chicken sandwich with fries. The fries are malt vinegar fries and tasted just like that. The fries were crispy, but it was disappointing taste. The fried chicken sandwich looked appetizing, but it didn't have much sauce and the meat was interesting. The grilled chicken sandwich looked and tasted like a slab of cold meat. It's great that they have vegan options for folks, but the food was quite underwhelming. read more

Not to busy at all! Very relaxed atmosphere and great selections. Food, drinks, even soda are all based on plant based. The food was great. Lots of great falvors. Patty melt was good and the birger taste like a burger! Great spot. read more

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The service on this Saturday I went was good. The ambiance was super chill and quiet at this time. It was about 1:30 pm so not too busy downtown that day. There's plenty of outdoor seating which is nice and as I was there, I noticed they do allow pets in that area too. The cheese rangoons were definitely my favorite dish, so much so that I ordered a second order. The chick'n sandwich wasn't bad but nothing to run home to Mom about. I would return if in the area and the mood for vegan food. read more

Element Gastropub - Pimento cheese rangoons - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Ambiance: 4/5 very cramped tables and were were sitting back by the kitchen so I kept getting bumped by servers. Service: 4/5. Had to ask for water a few times and the timing of the food was quite slow. Food: chicken sandwich 5/5. Incredible! I could eat that everyday. Fries 2/5- very basic and nothing to write home about. Would love to see more crisp ones and seasoning. Nachos 3/5- the BBQ and cheese were a bit overwhelming, but otherwise good. read more

Element Gastropub - Crispy Chik'n Sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

"Gastropub." The word strikes fear among us. What defines a gastropub? Upscale sports bar? Craft beers? They certainly could not be any further from the traditional Irish pubs I hold oh so dearly. The jury is out on our query, but in the meantime we did some groundwork at this spot in downtown Raleigh. What a pleasant surprise to find an all vegan eatery this late on a Sunday in North Carolina, regardless of its self proclaimed gastro-status. It was a bit pricey, but the food and staff made up for it. Vegan ribeye? Woah. #RareLinks read more

I stopped into Element Gastropub while staying in a nearby hotel for business. A plant based gastropub? I'll certainly check it out. A relatively slow time, late afternoon was when I visited. I found a seat at the spacious, clean bar and ordered a beer and food to go. The service was great. Attentive but not overbearing. The Bill and Ted's lager was tasty as well. My takeout order was pretty quick and I brought it back to my room. I ordered wings (6 spicy jalapeno) which was kind of disappointing. Small sized, and I didn't get much spice from the wings. I'm not a fan of the texture either. Minus a star there. I've certainly had/made better plant based wings. I also got kale salad which was small but fresh and tasty. The service is great here but the food can be improved. Not the best plant based restaurant I've been to but not terrible. I'd steer towards the sandwiches in the future as the wings were disappointing. read more

Element Gastropub - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Know that if you are coming here for Sunday brunch, it will be loud and there is a DJ in the back. We were not expecting this and the service was okay. We were put at a high bar top by the bathrooms and were a little put off when there were plenty of open tables that we could have sat at. The staff was okay, we ran out of water a few times during the meal and felt we were forced to pay when we still had food on our plates. The server came to check on us a few times at the beginning when we were ordering, but I think didn't really care when we were not drinking. The food is all bar food, the nachos were expansive for the price and I really enjoyed my Cesar salad. The side portion was really big for the price. The pancakes are a complete skip, they basically tasted like the box mix. We found it to be too loud and the service not the best. I would not recommend nor come back here again in the future. read more

First off, service was great. Excellent server and seated quickly. It was fairly quiet but still pretty full inside. As for the food I was not blown away. It was decent standard food, but felt more like bar food to me. Maybe that's what the vibe is there but I guess I was expecting better than what I can make at home. I give it 4 stars be side it was good and everything else was great, but wasn't impressed enough I would order the same. I'd be game to give it another try with other food because the experience as a whole was good. If you are vegan and in the area, definitely go. It's nice having those options close by for certain. read more

We stopped in on our way through town for a late 3pm lunch. The restaurant was mostly empty and service was quick. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Club with the Kale Caesar and my husband got the Element Burger. Both loved our sandwich, but I was a bit disappointed in the salad. The kale Caesar was only 1/3 kale and 2/3 romaine; it was also over dressed with way too much salad dressing. Ask for less dressing if ordering. Had to park around the corner on the street was the weather was nice so we didn't mind the walk. Sitting by the window allowed us to people watch. read more

Element Gastropub - Vegan Chicken Club (great vegan bacon) and Kale Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Nice modern place in downtown Raleigh. Friendly staff, I was greeted almost immediately after I entered. Staff behind the bar was knowledgeable and helpful. They have a OK craft beer selection. It's a vegetarian restaurant, which is a plus. I had the Brunswick stew which was good, but a little too heavy on the tomato flavor for me. The homemade cornbread had jalapeños in it, but it wasn't very spicy. However, I'm going to have to come back and try some other menu items. All in all an enjoyable experience. More of a 3.5 for me, but can't give it that. So 4 stars. read more

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Stopped in to Element for the first time for Sunday Brunch. I was recommended this place because it was vegan. I enjoyed the fact they had a DJ present from 1 - 3 PM to help curate a Sunday fun day vibe. The music wasn't too loud but was a good mix of R&B and 90'/ classics. I had the brunch burger and it was amazing!! Top 3 vegan burger alongside Trill Burger's Vegan OG and Slutty Vegan. The house potatoes were delicious and seasoned well. My sweet tooth drove me to order the vegan chocolate chip cookie (not pictured) and Henny Cinni Rolls and they didn't disappoint, but I did have to ask for extra icing for the Cinni rolls. My cousin had the BBQ Nachos and the Canna Cocktail. We left the place full and smacked! 9/10 read more

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So this carnivore surprisingly loved this plant-based spot! I was in town for a convention and stayed at the Marriott City Center. I looked out my window and saw this spot so of course I checked it out on Yelp. I have been on a journey to eating healthier and when I learned that everything here was plant-based, I said "why not". And boy and I glad I did! I had a half order of nachos. Sam was gracious enough to put the pico on the side in case it was too spicy. Those nachos were so tasty. I think the thin, flavorful chips added such a nice touch. I will admit... I was really worried that the consistency of everything being plant-based would weird me out. But, there wasn't much difference between it and the pork version. For my entree I had the BBQ sandwich and infamous fries and I had read about on Yelp. They did NOT disappoint. I did eat the sandwich with a knife and fork because the bun was so soft that it was no match for the amount of BBQ on the sandwich. Getting the slaw on the side was also a good idea; having it on the sandwich would have made the bun soggy, in my opinion. Oh the fries! Let me just say both seasoned and cooked to perfection. If you are in Raleigh and a plant-based diet skeptic, this place will make you a believer. read more

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Truly the best vegan food we've ever had. My husband and I find vegan and plant-based restaurants whenever we travel, and we've now been to Element Gastropub twice and prioritize it when we go to Raleigh. The food is incredible. My husband is not vegan, and also would say this is one of the best restaurants he's ever been to. The service is always delightful -- our waitress just made our day and was so sweet and helpful when trying to decide what we wanted. The ambiance is cute but also not pretentious and is very approachable! You feel comfy and cozy when you're eating here even though the food could be in some high-end restaurant. GET HERE IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN! read more

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First time here, stopped in for lunch while we were at the convention center for the firefighter conference this weekend. Spouse was a little uncertain about the plant based menu, but was willing to try. So I had the chicken wrap and they had the burger. We started out with the onion rings which were fantastic and we love the fries which were crispy and well seasoned. I think they were pleasantly surprised with the burger, although they did say the texture was not quite like eating beef but overall we were pleased. Prices were reasonable. Portions were good. Local brews on tap ...our server, Veda, was great..,nice outdoor seating...will be back. read more

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This place was awesome. Bathrooms available and street parking. Amazing service. Greeted right away and helped. I got the special merry margarita and it was awesome and very cute!! This is a purely vegan place and the food looked incredible! Like unbelievably vegan. I did not eat the food but loved the margaritas, the service and the cutely decorated restaurant. read more

Element Gastropub - a drink on a table - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Scan the QR code for menu. Indoor and outdoor seating..I walked from the Marriott City Center, but it's near the Convention Center. First time in NC and I'm so happy to find an entire plant-based restaurant!!! Asked and confirmed that the Caesar salad is vegan because it tasted so good! I was thrilled to order the Carolina BBQ sandwich because I am a veg foodie and wanted to somehow taste Carolina BBQ sauce. I enjoyed my meal with a glass of organic rose. A delightful meal. read more

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Went for what I am calling Sunday Funday I went and there were good vibes and a Dj I had an amazing time Try the brunch burger, I would get the potatoes extra crispy they have a great taste. I tried the crescent drink Drink it with friends it will have you vibing Friends that accompanied me had French toast that was crisp and delicious Chicken wings that were so finger-licking good you didn't know it was a meat substitute. I can't wait to go back and get the French toast. read more

Element Gastropub - Elemental Chik'n n Waffles - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

(3.5 stars) Conceptually, a plant-based gastropub screams "trying to be trendy," but Element has been alive and thriving long enough to evade charges of faddishness. Its location -- across from the City Center Marriot and a short walk from the Convention Center - is both a blessing and a curse: its proximate to everything but also in the thick of a restaurant-heavy area. Granted, none offers exactly what Element does, but unless you are specifically seeking vegan fare, it may not top your list. Should you forgo the patio, Element offers an interior that suits its concept well: green trim (for the plant-based menu) and a "beer"iodic table graphic that add to a casual (read: seat yourself), comfortable atmosphere. There's also a wall of taps, which looks impressive but may not include every draft advertised (it took my wife three beer requests to find one they weren't out of). Element's menu is classic pub fare - apps, salads, burgers, and sandwiches - though the specials may get a bit more adventurous. My wife and I opted for a Carolina BBQ sandwich and a Nashville Hot Chickn sandwich, respectively, both with fries as our side. As other reviewers noted, the kitchen here is a bit slow. The wait for our food wasn't ridiculous, but it was long enough to be noticeable. The fries, however, were worth it. Element does them in a malt vinegar powder, and they came out perfectly crisp and addictively good. Ask for a side of ranch, and you'll get a delicious, herby (mmm...dill) homemade concoction. The BBQ sandwich will raise the hackles of smoke-seeking purists, but it was perfectly tasty in its own right. In lieu of a Nashville Hot sandwich, however, I ended up with a plain crispy chickn: no pickles, no sauce, no heat. The texture - faux meat is often hit-or-miss - was fine, but flavor was lacking. Our apologetic server offered a replacement, but having already taken a bite to confirm I wasn't hallucinating, I opted to simply apply some Texas Pete. Element's atmosphere and location score points in its favor, and as a meat-eater, I didn't find myself missing the real thing eating here. That said, I would probably only return for the outstanding fries. read more

Element Gastropub - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Whether it's date night, brunch with friends or a quick dinner food is always great whenever we swing through! Servers are always pleasant and in a good mood! Regardless if you vegan or not you will find something on the menu. read more

Element Gastropub - Crispy Chik'n Sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Element Gastropub is a really nice restaurant. Love the deco and the music. You have an option to sit inside or out side. Both are nice places to eat. We sat inside to hear the music. It is a plant base restaurant. The waitress was amazing. Very, very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, food and drinks. I had "Marry me Butter Beans". It was ohh sooooo good. The beans were in a tomato sauce with feta cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Also. had sourdough toast. It was the very best combination and was perfect together. It was very filling and delicious. For dessert pumpkin cake. Took a bite and had to take the rest home for tonight's snack. Very, very good. This was their fall menu, so try it before they change the menu. It is definitely worth the trip. read more

It's fine. But there's so many options around that I'm surprised it does so well. Vegan comfort food so not healthy vegan food except for the salad options. Staff is lovely. Brunch was mediocre. Biscuits are not crumbly or buttery. They were kind of doughy. Pretzel was yummy. Queso was flavorless. Home fries are greasy and mushy. They were playing nice old Christmas music when we got there but then some DJ showed up and the speaker was buzzing and it wasn't seasonal. Was better off with the Christmas music less than 2 weeks before the holidays. I can check it off my list of places to go but probably won't be back. Also website menu is outdated both in terms of prices and offerings. Brioche has been replaced with sourdough for French toast and a few other things are different. read more

The best vegan food I tried while visiting Raleigh,NC. Make a reservation there were no available seats when we went except for the bar. Element was a vibe too! Everything hit the spot, they also had canna cocktails. Definitely must try if you are in the downtown area. read more

Element Gastropub - Everything is so good!! - Vegetarian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This is a cute spot with a good vibe and nice staff. Everything we had was ok, but not great. The bbq nachos had some flaws - the chips disintegrated about halfway through and it seemed like there really wasn't any cheese. The bbq pieces were also too big to really fit on a chip so was hard to get a good bite with everything. I had the chicken and waffles and the fried chicken was pretty great! It was much spicier than I anticipated but that is because I wasn't expecting it to be spicy at all. Maybe that's on me for not reading the description closely enough. The waffle was also very underwhelming, as it was not crispy and the toppings weren't very balanced. My friend got the smash burger and she said it was good. Overall it was all not bad, but was expecting something better. read more

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Wow! Let me just say the food here is excellent! Everything I ordered was phenomenal. I want to come back here just to eat here again. I was not impressed with the Customer Service as I got a snarky response when I called to see if they were open. It went exactly like this: "Hello, Element Gastropub, (me) oh great, I was just wondering if you guys were open, response: we wouldn't answer the phone if we weren't open. (Me shocked), OK thank you! See you soon! When arrived, it was very busy, but there were no signs indicating to seat ourselves. I was there before others came but they sat down before me. They must've known from prior experiences. It took a while to receive the menu, then a long while to receive my order. I ended up ordering the chicken sandwich as that was recommended and a "chicken" pot pie to go as I knew it was going to take a while if I ordered it later. I highly recommend this place in spite of the customer service, which ended up being OK after all. She was by herself that day and could've been stressed out. The inside vibe was pretty cool. It would be great to get together with friends or have a casual meeting as it is a little noisy. But all in all great food and great place! read more

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