Kai Restaurant

Kai, meaning 'seed' in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. Executive Chef Michael O'Dowd incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes and locally farmed ingredients from the Gila River Indian Community to create unforgettable masterpieces. James Beard Award-winning Chef Janos Wilder is consulting chef for Kai and is renowned for creating unique and indigenous menu experiences.

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, reservations are recommended. Please call 602-385-5726. Kai maintains a smart business casual dress code. It prohibits hats, T-shirts and shorts for both ladies and gentlemen, including open-toed sandals for men.  Dress hats for ladies are acceptable. Denim is not preferred. As a courtesy to other diners, please refrain from using cell phones and laptops in the dining room; all audio visual equipment are prohibited.

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Awards:

• Kai Restaurant - AAA Five Diamond Award, 2006-2011 (national)
• Kai Restaurant - Forbes (formerly Mobil) Five Star Award, 2009-2011 (national)
• Kai was named as the 2011 Critics' Pick for: Best Arizona Restaurant by AZ Republic, restaurant critic, Howard Seftel
• Kai voted "Best Restaurant in the Valley" by Zagat Guide to the Nation's Best Eateries, 2009-2010 (national)
• Kai was voted as the "Diners Delight" pick in Phoenix: Magazine's Summer Getaways June issue 2010 (regional)
• Kai Restaurant voted #1 for "Dining With a View" in The Arizona Republic, 2010 (local)
• Arizona Republic, Restaurant Critic, Howard Seftel - Awards Kai with a 5 Star Review, 2009 and 2010 (local)
• Kai Restaurant voted #1 for "Romantic Dining Spots" in The Arizona Republic, 2009 (local)
• Kai voted #1 for "Best Patio Dining" in The Arizona Republic, 2009 (local)
• Best Special Occasion Restaurant (Kai) - Arizona Republic and azcentral.com Critic's Pick, 2009 (local)