The view is awesome; too bad the food and service are not at the same level to complete the total package.\n\nI do not mind paying $300 for a great dining experience and have traveled the world doing so.  Elements just doesn't match up.\n\nI made a reservation to celebrate my partner's 50th birthday based on reviews I had read on Yelp.  At the time of the reservation I mentioned the birthday event and partner's name to see what Elements would do. . . the answer was zero... no problem, but just one of the many places Elements misses the mark.\n\nWe arrived early and enjoyed cocktails in the Jade bar (even OK that they delivered the wrong drink).  At our scheduled time we moved to the dining room to be told that they were running late and would get a table as soon as possible.  I know this happens occasionally.  When I made the reservation I realized that there were some Primo tables that everybody raves about and I am of the belief that it is either the luck of the draw or being pushy and assertive that determines seating (silly me I thought a 50th could influence).  While we would have been comfortable almost anywhere, we where shown to what has to be the worst table in the room.  The table is at the back of the dining room situated between the two doors that servers use for kitchen access.  In the 3 minutes we were at the table there was a constant parade of servers on both sides of our table.  The fact that this table exists speaks loudly about the priorities of this establishment.\n\nOur second table was Primo and we thought that we were on to a great dining experience.  The wait staff is cold and at times near rude.  There was nothing about any of the staff that was welcoming (including the bar, host, and servers).  After starters I went to use the toilet and when returned found my dinner on the table, not terrible but to me another faux pas that should not have happened.  We were each given 2 pieces of bread and when the plate was empty it was removed... it would have been nice to have been asked if we would have like more.\n\nThe food itself ranged from very good to OK.  Lobster red pepper bisque was good, though lukewarm; pork appetizer was the best dish.  My duck breast main was tough and did not have any noticeable flavor added, just duck.\n\nWe did enjoy the chocolate dessert.  When we requested the check it was dropped so quickly (no thank you for dining, I hope you enjoyed your evening!) and the waitress gone, that I did not get to hand her my in the ready credit card.\n\nI was all set to really enjoy Elements based on the reviews... but they seem to be quite busy, so I am sure that will not miss my lack of return visits.