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Serves meat, vegan options available. Fine dining hotel restaurant and bar on the beach. Offers a separate vegan/vegetarian menu with vegan items labeled plus a large salad bar with many vegan choices. Located in Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort, Aruba's adult-only beach resort. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm.
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55B J.E. Irausquin Blvd (at at Bucuti Resort), Oranjestad, Aruba
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Added by Sportyvegan on 31 Oct 2013
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40 Reviews
First Review by Michael X. James
veganforyears
Points +139
Lacking oomph, lovely staff - Edit
Amazing location, wonderful staff and service, but the food was largely average. Starters of a traditional bruschetta but on polenta and an aubergine twist on the same were tasty, curry tofu was okay, cauliflower roast was pretty bad. Flavours did not work, dry cauliflower in unfathomable sauce, which looked nothing like the pic on the menu. Staff were great and struck the item from the bill, but a place offering a fine dining experience and vegan menu needs more imagination and execution.
Read morePros: Staff, Service , Starter
Cons: Cauliflower dish
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Vegantraveljunkie
Points +906
A must experience for the view and food - Edit
Based on the many reviews of this restaurant on Happy Cow plus the fact they had a separate vegan menu, I just had to experience it. Oh my goodness! I did not expect having a beach side table, watching the sunset - what an incredible setting! That alone was worth it! However the food was delicious and beautifully presented. I started with a non alcoholic cocktail Kiwi Fizz - refreshing. They served me bread with vegan butter and olive tapenade. So many choices for appetizers and mains! I wanted to try something different ( which was also recommended by my server ) which haven’t eaten in over 30 years - vegan French onion soup. It was a favourite when I was omni and vegetarian. Delicious! For my main, I chose Madras style curry tofu with rice and vegetables which was tasty. There were three desserts on offer and I chose the caramelized pineapple with coconut sorbetto on top. An absolutely memorable dining experience from start to finish ! Highly recommended to try Elements when visiting in Aruba. When booking, ask for a table by the deck’s edge for a clear sunset view. Truly unforgettable!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-11
Pros: Stunning beach and sunset views , Separate vegan menu lots of options, Reasonably priced and good portions
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Joshhw
Points +43
Fantastic restaurant with many options - Edit
I loved elements. The ambiance, the server, the food and drinks. The menu is great for both vegetarian and vegans. Wonderful for mixed diet couples.
Read morePros: Ambiance, Adults only , On the beach
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sryan95177
Points +239
Perfect setting for dinner - Edit
We stay at Bucuti every year in February. Love having the option of eating lunch or dinner right at the resort and not worrying about if there will be vegan options or not. If you have questions about an item on the menu, the staff go above and beyond to find out the answers to make sure the food is vegan (or compliant with other dietary needs).
Read morePros: Great staff, Lots of vegan options, Right at our resort
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Brittany.nikki
Points +405
Amazing Vibe - Edit
The vegan food was amazing! The chef and waitress were so accommodating, and even gave us additional options! The separate menu makes it easy to feel at ease, and makes you feel welcomed as a vegan. We spent Valentine's Day there, and wouldn't want it any other way! When I go back to Aruba, I will absolutely stop by to get some great vegan food with a great view.
Read moreOrdered the Madras Styled Curried Tofu, which was both filling and beautiful to look at! Best vegan curry I've had.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-11
Pros: Amazing drinks, Great Service, Separate vegan menu!!
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Diet Coach
Points +327
Great Vegan Food at an Unbelievable Location - Edit
This place makes you feel special from the moment you are seated. Feet from the sand and sea with you own special menu. Numerous vegan choices for appetizers, entrees and desserts. Our server, Christian doubled as a sunset photographer. Open Table said no reservations, but we walked over and were able to get in the next day. Make a reservation when you book your accommodations--this place should not be missed.
Read morePros: Sunset dinner on the beach was priceless, Service was impeccable , Flavorful and creative
Cons: Exclusive , Must have reservation
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Jgatt
Points +2292
Fancy restaurant with many great vegan options - Edit
Perfect spot for a blissful evening with delicious food! Definitely recommend making reservations during sunset!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-04
Pros: Great staff, beautiful location!
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MelanieRabid
Points +52
Excellent Vegan Options - Edit
Beautiful setting, excellent service and delicious vegan options. Recommend going at sunset.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Top notch service , Beautiful setting
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SummerLangereis
Points +499
We had a lovely dinner here. - Edit
We visited twice in November, once for lunch, the other time for dinner. They had plenty of vegan options and the location is just amazing.
Read morePros: Great service
Cons: Expensive
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donnatori
Points +266
Great vegan options, poor service - Edit
It does not seem typical from previous reviews but lunch service today was unacceptable, even though it wasn’t crowded and there were 3 waitstaff for about 10 tables of diners.
Read moreSalad took one and 1/2 hours to arrive. We had to order a drink at the bar because after waitress took our order, she didn’t return for over 1/2 hr (and we decided on drinks after she left).
After salad, onion soup took another 1/2 hour to get to us. Soup was ok, vegan cheese not melted, not super hot, I think they forgot and rushed it. Gnocchi came directly after, it was delicious but in total took over 2 hours to get all our food, after being seated right away (with reservation). They have a separate extensive vegan menu, it’s pricy but typical for the island. Lovely beachside location.
We asked for discount, waitress said manager offered soups for free. But we ended up getting all food for free because waitress couldn’t find our order on computer, only our drinks. So that was a bargain!
Maybe it was a new waitress? She said the kitchen was backed up. Not sure why, maybe a hotel function? We might try again for dinner, hoping for better service next time, since so many good reviews on here!
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Beautiful beachside location
Cons: Unreasonably slow service, today lunch at least , Onion soup didn’t seem cooked enough.
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TishShep
Points +469
Worth the drive - Edit
Elements restaurant on Manchebo Beach is a must try for all vegans travelling to Aruba!!! Not only is it a beautiful setting (watching the sun set and the cruise ships head back out), but they have a separate vegan menu which has a very good selection of choices (appetizers, mains and dessert). The appetizers we had (French Onion Soup and Eggplant) were off the chart amazing! I ordered the Potato Gnocchi which I loved and my husband had the Roasted Cauliflower which was excellent. The onion walnut jam that accompanied it was ridiculously yummy.
Read moreOur vegan bellies were feeling pretty full but we still opted for dessert: carrot cake for my husband and mango sorbet for me. Take note: the desserts are a healthy size so might do well to share!!
Robinson, our server was very friendly.
Taxi ride from Noord was about $12.00 which wasn’t bad.
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Beautiful setting overlooking the beach , Amazing flavours
Cons: Don’t take cash…just credit , Birds stole my bread when we got up to take a pic
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chug
Points +414
My favorite in Aruba - Edit
Elements was my favorite restaurant in Aruba. We went twice during our vacation. My favorite dish was the Italian vegan patties and pasta. Really delicious. They also had several appetizers and desserts which was nice.
Read morePros: Nice appetizers and desserts, Not hard to get a table
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JackieRoberts
Points +200
Full vegan menu - Edit
Came for a 6 course fine dining experience and was not disappointed. My personal favorite was the carrot ginger soup!
Read moreAlthough the food was good the experience was really what made it!
Pros: Full vegan menu, Beach front
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PlantEatR
Points +141
Beautiful view and several vegan options - Edit
Always great to support a restaurant with a separate vegan menu so first want to give them a shout out for the effort. Loved the onion soup. Caesar salad and tofu curry were good but not quite as good as the soup. Prices reasonable. Service was good and sunset was a delight.
Read morePros: Onion Soup , Vegan menu, Good service and sunset view
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Shan1980
Points +89
Fancy and yummy! - Edit
We actually stayed at Bucuti and Tara so we ate from the bar menu multiple times. You could order from Elements and we had the Caesar salad, hummus, spring rolls, and one night we had the dinner entrees which were amazing!
Read morePros: Vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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NeilF123
Points +53
Great Meal - Edit
This would definitely qualify as Fine Dining. And it was not unreasonably priced($71 USD) for both of us is not outrageous. I am vegan and my wife is not, so there was plenty of options for both. A separate vegan menu. The vegan French Onion Soup was fantastic! Had to take a cab from our hotel and back, but it was worth it. Would go again to try other items. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-10
Pros: Separate vegan menu with enough vegan options, All of them sounded delicious, Wait staff was very pleasant
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EliRiceEnglishND
Points +93
5 stars but Happy Cow wouldn’t let me due to not full veg. Great selection. - Edit
Great selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Only takes credit cards. Afterwards go check out the turtle egg nest to the left facing the beach, do it soon though they will hatch soon.
Read morePros: Lots of gluten free option, Beach front
Cons: None
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megkamille
Points +744
Fantastic - Edit
We just finished lunch here and it was amazing. We tried the vegan onion soup, the eggplant arempas, and the gnocchi ( we also got the tofu bahn mi but sent it back) all was great and the views were fantastic.
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robcat33
Points +57
Great food served on the beach. - Edit
We had the 6 course vegan dinner and it kept getting better with each course.
Read morePros: On the beach
Cons: Expensive, Only a few vegan options
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DaniqueCramer
Points +410
Fantastic food! - Edit
Elements restaurant has plenty of vegan options, from appetizers to desserts, which makes it a great place for vegans and non-vegans to go to. The food was very good and not extremely expensive considering it is a very nice restaurant and that the portion sizes weren’t extremely small either.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Great tasting food, Good experience
Cons: Not cheap
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LisaSpykers
Points +7674
Great sunset dining and delicious carrot cake - Edit
This restaurant is popular during sunset and a great place for special occasions. I wasn't blown away by the food, particularly given it was supposed to be gourmet. I ordered gnocchi in a tomato sauce with vegetables (unfortunately, the gnocchi tasted store-bought and not the softer, homemade gnocchi I've had in restaurants before) and my partner ordered a lentil 'steak' (a soft pattie) with grilled vegetables and a flavourless mashed potato round. We felt it was pretty pricey for such simple food, but the portions were okay. The appetizer of garbanzo bean and palm heart fritters were tasty, but the eggplant arepas weren't that interesting in flavor (we only ordered them because the avocado dish wasn't available). The best thing on the menu was actually the carrot cake with delicious almond-flavoured ice cream and strawberries. It was a decent portion too.
Read morePros: Sunset views, Service
Cons: Overpriced, Lacks some originality in the main dishes
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IndyPlantGuy
Points +42
Full vegan menu - Edit
Elements had a full gourmet vegan menu including dessert.. Combined with the great sunset view on the beach it was a fantabulous experience. (The gourmet vegan selection at Ike's next door was maybe even better but the view is better at Elements.. Can't go wrong with either..)
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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johnnyshep
Points +119
Amazing place - Edit
We had an amazing meal, met some amazing people and enjoyed the beach setting. Hard to top this place.
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Texas_rose
Points +241
The Best meal I had on the island - Edit
The atmosphere is beautiful and refreshing. The full vegan menu is interesting and delicious. The staff is very familiar with the vegan lifestyle.
Read morePros: An entire vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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Lnl1111
Points +96
Must Visit - Edit
Best meal we had in Aruba. Staff was knowledgeable and kind. French onion soup was to die for, and they have a salad buffet with the freshest greens I saw on the island. Highly recommend. Even though they are an expensive place, we went back the following night! Couldn’t recommend them more!
Read morePros: Great food, Salad buffet!
Cons: Price
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Chasen5
Points +370
Wonderful! - Edit
What a beautiful dining spot! The food was fabulous!
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Ccnum10
Points +214
Nice menu. Great Atmosphere. - Edit
They have a great selection as they have an entire vegan menu plus some options on their regular menu. The pumpkin soup was delicious, though I could have done without the gnocchi in it as they were bland and didn't add much. The cashew cheese tacos were a bit too sweet for me and all guac in Aruba leaves something to be desired, but it was pretty good when you added the avocado cream sauce to it. The pumpkin cake was delicious - nicely spiced and decently moist, but the ginger ice cream that came with it tasted mostly like vanilla soy ice cream. The vegan Pina colada was good - heavy on pineapple and light on coconut tho - just glad to finally get one I could be sure was dairy free! The atmosphere was beautiful. Wait staff was very friendly. My non-vegan friends very much enoyed the lunch buffet. Lunch was not overly expensive.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options, Nice beach atmosphere, Friendly wait staff
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