Elements Eivissa Beach Club — Restaurant in Sant Joan de Labritja

My friend suggested eating here as we'd come to this well known beach to listen to the drummers that frequent this spot. This restaurant and bar, which also houses a boutique shop, sits on the beach facing West (more or less). We sat just as the sun was dipping behind the mountain side the restaurant faces. I believe at other times of the year, the sunset can be seen through the opening of the bay out to sea. The restaurant had just seen off a couple of groups of people and when we were seated there were only 2 other couples already eating, and several tables on the front veranda/beach occupied by groups drinking. We ordered 2 pints of the draught beer while we decided what to eat. Although we counted at least 4 staff, it did take over 5 minutes for our drinks to arrive. The start of the menu proclaims the head chef's history, giving you a sense this will be well worth the prices. We both decided on the burger as at the time, nothing else particularly appealed and paying around €20 for the cheaper pasta dishes really didn't appeal. The 200g burger, with chips, coming in at €24. I ordered mine medium rare and my friend ordered his medium. There arrived within 10 minutes (see picture). My first thought was the chips were a small portion. My friend suggested we order a side portion too, but given the food had arrived, I thought it would take too long. I would describe the chips as undercooked, with that raw potatoe solidness to the bite. I personally prefer chips to have a crispness to them and cooked right through. On to the main event of our €24 purchase, the burger was quite nice. I'd say mine was cooked medium rare reasonably well. It was held within a soft white bun with lettuce, cheese and what I considered slimy onions, which I ended up removing. Unfortunately for my friend, he realised as he ate through the outside edge of his burger towards the middle that is was more rare than mine. At this point he'd already finished his (small) portion of chips and didn't continue with his rare bit of burger. When one of the staff passed he showed them what he'd found as he'd eaten into his burger. At this point I would expect 1 of 2 things to happen.. 1. They apologise profusely and offer to bring another burger, cooked as initially requested (medium) or 2. They apologise profusely and don't charge for the burger. My friend said he was happy to pay the price they had listed for the chips as a side order (€8 if I recall), but didn't want to pay for the burger. The waiter returned and said the chef wasn't having it! He said the burger should have been returned earlier to be cooked for longer. My friend explained he had eaten around the outside first and didn't realise how rare it was until he'd got to the middle part. The waiter then said he would speak to the manager. He returned and said the best they could do was offer him 50% off the burger. My friend accepted this. The bill was presented, including the discount, at a total of €50. I personally wouldn't bother trying this restaurant again. There was another restaurant on this beach, which will get our custom if we happen to visit this small beach again. Apparently, during the peak of the season, there are many drummers that visit this beach and this really pulls the crowds in. When we arrived, at around 18:30, the parking was busy, but we managed to get a space in the 2nd car park back from the beach. My friend informed me it's normally chaos parking down there during the peak...

Nestled against the pine covered hillside to the right of the picturesque Benirras Beach is a haven for food enthusiasts – Elements Beach Club. Before even setting foot in the establishment, visitors are welcomed with a comforting choice between ample public parking and an exclusive valet carpark for patrons – a thoughtful touch for both locals and tourists alike.

Step off the sand, and you’re immediately enveloped by the immense beachfront verandah. The wooden floorboards, distressed wood tables, and a BoHo sea shanty style set the scene for a dining experience reminiscent of a beach house getaway. It’s vast yet warm, exuding an ambiance that’s as welcoming as it is bustling.

The extensive menu caters to virtually every palate and dietary requirement imaginable. Whether you’re craving a fresh salad, indulgent pasta, succulent seafood, or hearty meat dish (the Josper oven fillet steak is exquisite), Elements ensures a plate for every palate. And while their expansive offering is impressive, their emphasis on fresh and locally-sourced ingredients is what truly sets them apart.

To complement your meal, the drink list does not disappoint. Choose from a range of international and local wines, or perhaps one of their perfectly balanced, generous cocktails that are bound to refresh and delight.

Yet, a restaurant’s soul is its staff, and Elements shines brilliantly here. The warmth and efficiency of the team, led by the commendable co-partner Samy, enhances the overall dining experience. From couples seeking a romantic outing to families hoping to savor a moment of peace, the clientele is as varied and vibrant as the menu.

Concerns over value for money are quickly allayed. In fact, such is the fairness in pricing that upon receiving our bill, we found ourselves double-checking, almost certain a mistake had been made, and they'd left off a course, or a couple of (much enjoyed) cocktails.

A point of note for long-time patrons: while Elements might have once been labeled inconsistent in its offerings, today’s reality couldn’t be more different. From the sublime calamari starter to the exquisite fillet steak main and the transcendent Tiramisu for dessert (truly, the best I’ve encountered in ages), this restaurant has undergone a transformation worth raving about.

I have to admit my recent visit to Elements Beach Club was nothing short of a revelation. I look forward to my return with eager anticipation and, in the interim, I wholeheartedly recommend this gem to anyone and everyone. If you haven’t yet, make your reservation now. You...

I was really dissatisfied with my last experience here. For the past three years, I have been bringing groups of 10-30 people. This year, I brought a 9-person group to a restaurant in Ibiza that I had visited before and liked a lot. We arrived on Tuesday, August 27th.

The table was set, and our waitress was a sweet woman. Everyone ordered their food, and I chose the seafood linguine.

When the food arrived, my pasta had a really bad smell. I love seafood and have eaten seafood pasta many times, but I've never encountered such an unpleasant odor before. I tried to eat it, but I felt nauseous and couldn’t continue. I wanted to eat just the seafood in the pasta, so I took a mussel. Before eating it, I smelled it, and it was genuinely awful. It was clear that it was spoiled, and I assumed this was what was causing the bad smell in the pasta.

Wondering if I might be mistaken, I had a few friends at the table smell it too, and they all agreed it smelled bad and was unpleasant.

I then called the waitress over and told her that the mussel smelled bad. She also smelled it and said, “Yes, okay, I’ll have a new one made right away.” Up until this point, there was no issue. Mistakes can happen in a dish, and they can be corrected.

After a while, a man came to my table. I don’t know if he was the chef or an employee; he didn’t introduce himself. He told me that there was no problem with the mussel or the pasta, that the mussels were fresh, as it was Tuesday, and that the chance of them being spoiled is impossible. I told him that I didn’t know if it was spoiled or not, only that it smelled really bad, and there must have been a mistake, and I couldn’t eat it. While I was speaking, he shook his head sideways as if to say “no” and showed a reluctant and condescending attitude. He suggested we try something else, but I refused because of his attitude and ended up hungry.

My group also complained that all their food was cold.

In short, it was a terrible and unforgettable experience for me. The man’s attitude, dismissing me with a head shake while I was talking and her condescending behavior, was very upsetting.

As a customer, I came, brought a group, placed my order, and was dissatisfied with the product I received. When I expressed this, instead of offering a replacement, or trying to make amends, I was belittled, told that there was no problem with the food, and treated dismissively. Due to this incident, I am considering not returning to this place where I have been bringing...