My wife and I took her sister here for lunch. She is from Washington state, so she has had seafood that is about as fresh as you can get. We started with drinks. The dirty birdy and whiskey buck were such a hit we had a few. The appetizers we tried were delicious. The seared ahi tasted yummy and the pork belly with its crunchy exterior was gobbled up quick. We then tried the cauliflower and steamed clams. The broth for the clams was so good, we asked for more bread to sop it up. The cauliflower was yummy and everything on the plate was eaten up. The girls were full after that, but I wanted to try the beet salad. Have to say, one of the best I've ever had. Beets, arugula, goat cheese, walnuts (I think) and Orange slices with a tasty vinaigrette. Although the girls were 'full', they saw that and had to try it. Nothing left in that bowl as well. Overall, very pleasantly surprised and will for sure return to try other items on the menu. Service was great btw! My wife and I will certainly be back! read more

Came on Good Friday. Very nice menu selection and really good waiter. We had the taco special and the pork belly appetizers. They were so good! The special fish of the day was grouper with coconut rice, bok choy and ginger sauce. So light and delicate! My brother had the steak frites. Cooked perfectly with a garlicky chimichurri sauce. Dessert to go!!! Carrot cake with a super sweet sauce. Skip the sauce and it's perfect. Generous portion. The inside is light and airy. Outside seating available. The only disappointment is that they don't allow dogs outside on the patio. Otherwise we would come for lunches, as we live here year round. All in all, a nice night. read more

Kiki Rae's - Steak frites - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Not sure why I haven't reviewed Kiki Rae's before. We've visited a couple times and will be back many times more. This is just a great place. There is something on the menu for everyone, and it's all delish! Whether you're looking for some small plates to share or a full on meal, they have it all. The vibe is fresh and welcoming. Not pretentious. One of the owners has stopped by our table every visit, just to say hi and thank us for coming. It felt genuine and unforced. If we lived closer, this would be our #1 go-to joint. That we have to make an effort to visit and still do says it all. Enjoy!!! read more

Second time here and will keep coming back! Ellie the bartender is wonderful. Attentive, engaging and makes an amazing drink every time! We've tried a few things and, while they're all delish, the pork belly, hot crab dip and poke nachos are incredible. I'm not a pork belly fan but hubby got it and I've now been converted. The restaurant itself has a relaxed beach vibe with plenty of seating outside and a couple spots in the front of you have a pet with you. Great music and overall relaxed feel. Check it out, it doesn't disappoint!! read more

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Great restaurant, ambiance, comfortable vibe, inside and outdoor seating, great views. We sat at the outdoor window. We started with pork belly and cauliflower both were delicious. I had the beet salad and others had fish and chips, fresh and not greasy, delicious tartar. Ice tea was nice fruity. Drinks looked amazing and service was excellent. Definitely worth the drive or if you're in the area. read more

My wife and I went with another couple and we had been here before. The food was quite good as was the service and ambience. I liked that it wasn't too loud because that always deter us from the enjoyment Or appetizers we had the fried cauliflower and seared Ahi. My wife and I split a bowl of New England clam chowder, which was also very good! For an appetizer, I had the 16 ounce prime rib with loaded, baked potato and carrots, and it was great and frankly, I made three meals out of it so it was a good portion. My wife had a vegetable entrée and had had that before, and really enjoyed it. My buddy had the same prime rib and his wife had shrimp Louie salad, which was looking quite good. I know she enjoyed it. I had an old-fashioned, which was quite good because it was made with the next-door carefree distillery bourbon, which I also like. My wife had a glass of Cabernet and my buddy had a margarita while his wife had a lemon drop. Everyone enjoyed the food in our server was great. He was from Boston and had great suggestions and was very attentive. All in the experience was enjoyable and I know we will be back. read more

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Loved Kiki Rae's! Adorable decor a mix of Hawaiian and PNW. Diverse cuisine options on the menu spanning from seafood to Asian to American. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The patio was lovely. read more

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Had a great lunch there the other day. Surprisingly the hot dog was delicious. The chowder was very good. We sat at the bar and had a pleasant conversation with the regulars read more

I love the coastal vibe at Kiki Rays. It feels very welcoming and laid back. Very fresh and relaxed. Everyone seems friendly. I've been there two times now, once for dinner with a larger group and once for happy hour. Both times were great! Both times we sat on the patio and enjoyed live music and had a view of Black Mountain. Both times the service was great! Kiki's is a little gem, a tropical oasis in the middle of the desert in Cave Creek. They have a grass area where kids can wiggle, or it's also a nice place to sit and have a cocktail after dinner. The shareables - coconut shrimp, ahi tacos, fried cauliflower, and hot crab dip were all a hit and are also all on happy hour! Yum! The Big Kahuna Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll is delicious. You can also get a house bottle of wine and the roll for $25, great deal! I enjoyed the scallops. The carrot puree and the brown butter glaze were a good combo. The beet salad was also really good. The kids loved the S'mores Crème brûlée. They also have lots of fun cocktails and non alcoholic options as well. read more

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I'm glad we came back and luckily were able to catch the happy hour. Food was phenomenal! The coconut shrimp only had a hint of coconut. Our waitress was honest and very friendly. Service was quick. We sat outside and had a nice meal, live music at 6pm. Very lively, they have heaters and throw blankets. read more

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We were in town for the Cave Creek Car Show coming in to Kiki Rae's for a late breakfast / early lunch. We'd been by before other times for dinner, but it was always too busy for us to wait, so this was our first time to get right in and dine. On this visit it was surprisingly uncrowded given the Car Show being in town, but it worked out great. I had the Hangover Burger with fries. Serving size was more than fair for the price and the meal was delicious. I always sit at the bar when a bar is available in a restaurant. This particular bar sits on a corner that overlooks the outside thru large openings giving an open view of the area around the building. It is a very nice setting. The restaurant, common areas and restrooms are well maintained, clean and comfortable. Will try to make it back again during none primetime to try other menu items. read more

Kiki Rae's has Amazing food and Ambiance. I Love the Seared ahi and beet salad and the crab dip.

It's a mixed review - it wasn't amazing, but also not disastrous. Here's the rundown... Vibe: The vibe is fun - think coastal beach vibes, but in the desert. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Plus, there's an indoor and outdoor bar. I saw a couple of pups on leashes at the bar, so pet-friendly. Food: The menu is heavy on seafood (salmon, seafood linguine, clam chowder, etc.), but there are sandwiches and burgers, too. My husband tried the Turkey salad sandwich and hated it. I had the seafood linguine - it was supposed to come in a white wine sauce, but the consistency was more like Alfredo :/ If we come back, we'll have to try something else off the menu. Service: Hostess stand is rude. The service is fair. We waited too long for original drink order. Out waitress was very reactive. We had to ask for every beverage refill we needed. Outdoor note: The outdoor area has a misting system to keep you cool, but it only operates on one speed: BLASTING. It's a nice idea, but it ends up being more of a nuisance/distraction because it BLASTS you throughout your entire meal. If we come back, it'll have to be sweltering outside or we'll ask for indoors. read more

The food and service and ambiance are all excellent. Great happy hour menu as well! Beautiful outdoor patio ang the best coconut shrimp!

Had the best double date night! Food was great and so were our drinks. I had the fish and chips, my husband had the chicken sandwich. Appetizers were to die for and the service was spectacular. Will be going back, 10/10! read more

Kiki Rae's - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

I came here with a group of friends and our kids for the first time during dinner hour. The aloha atmosphere is very special to me, you feel like you're in Hawaii somewhere. I got married in Maui so this restaurant makes me happy. Their food was so delicious and the drinks are beautifully delicious too. I loved the taste of their purple empress drink, I love coconut!! We started with coconut shrimp and ahi tuna tacos. Both starters were so great and fresh! For my entree I ordered the spicy shrimp tempura with ahi tuna, very filling and tasty. My friend ordered their scallops, she loved them as well. Our waiter was so kind and informative, I don't know if his name was Ron or Rod? He was great! It's a nice place to be with kids because they can hang out on the grass area outside. I will be back hopefully soon! read more

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First of all this restaurant has great food! They serve the best ahi/poke and I mean THE VERY BEST. BUT... Last night I ordered mussels. They were not good at all. Tiny chewy over cooked creatures in a disastrous sauce that bore NO RESEMBLANCE to the description in the menu. There was no tiny fork to drag these miserable things out of the shell and no bowl in which to place the shells. I asked for a small fork and was given a desert fork!! A normal sized mussel would have been wrangled successfully but these were MINUTE. THIS GREAT PLACE DOES NOT DESERVE THIS HARSH CRITICISM. They usually do an outstanding job. We will definitely be regulars there as we enjoy the food and surroundings and staff. read more

Been here twice. Service is meh at best. My teen got sick here both times. I guess avoid the Cesar salad, most of the appeteasers, the steak and frites and the pina coladas here. Maybe you'll be okay? read more

Great meal. Emily was an awesome server -- super nice personality and very attentive!!!!

Amazing food, awesome patio, and the owner Rae is friendly and personable. The spicy margaritas are so perfect, great taste. The patio is so adorable. read more

Kiki Rae's - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Love everything about this place, has a beachy vibe that's relaxed, chill, but sophisticated. We decided to come here for brunch and it was just perfect. If you love a great brunch spot but not so crowded and busy, this is the place for you. The server was great, she was quick and was very personable. Wish I remembered her name but she was fantastic! They have lots of fun brunch cocktails, bubblies and more. I got the mango mimosa and it was really good. Next I got the 3 shot flights: pineapple upside down cake, fruity pebbles, and the banana foster. All were so good and fun! My BF got the espresso martini and the I lava you Mary. I don't really like Bloody Mary so that wasn't my favorite but the espresso martini was delicious! Food was excellent! I got the eggs Benny and the eggs were perfectly poached and the side of potatoes were crispy and flavorful. My BF got the loco moco which he devoured. They have HH everyday from 3pm-5pm and ALL DAY Wed! We will definitely be back for more deliciousness! read more

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We were up at lake pleasant and drove over to cave creek when we were done. My sister had been to Kiki's before and oh goodness was this a good choice. I had the veggie burger and fries with a few extra things on it (pickles, Dijon,cheese). It was delicious. The fries are seasoned and are divine. A little spicy a little salty. Yummy. The veggie burger was so well cooked. I have found over the years the quality of a restaurant can be traced to how they treat all the food including the veggie burger. Dried out over cooked plant based proteins are sadly a frequent occurrence. This was perfect. Thank you!!! My sister had the bistro burger on sourdough Also excellent! Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. She helped my sister navigate a nondairy situation. Sammie was an excellent server and was so fun and pleasant. We sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful view of black mountain in perfect weather. read more

Kiki Rae's - Veggie burger in the front. Bistro burger in the back. - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

We were there for lunch. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great patio, weather permitting. The owners come from the pacific northwest so there's some wonderful seafood options on the menu. Their clam chowder is especially wonderful. Service was attentive. read more

the drinks were delicious, the chimichurri sauce was 10 out of 10. Baked potatoes cooked well. Our steak was just what we asked for. In the frites where delicious. We also have the pork chop and a pear, jam or whatever was delicious The staff was super sweet also read more

Kiki Rae's - Steak and frites - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

We have come here several times while visiting here. It's great. The dishes we have tried have been wonderful. Fish and chips being our favorite so far. Had the ahi tuna and would not recommend it. It was so chewy and cut too thick. Wasn't edible. Everything else has been great including the service. read more

We stopped in at Kiki Rae's on a Tuesday night and had such a great experience. Our server, Kennedy, was so sweet, friendly, and attentive, and really made us feel welcome. I tried the Dirty Birdy (tequila, pamplemousse, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water) and it was refreshing and perfectly balanced. We split the Big Kahuna Spicy Shrimp Tempura roll, and wow--it was incredible. The place has a cute atmosphere and good vibes, and the staff genuinely enjoy their work. Bonus points for their fantastic specials, too. I'd love to come back and check out their brunch on a Saturday or Sunday! read more

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Gorgeous restaurant, great bar, epic patio! I've been here twice now and food and drink are extraordinary! The cauliflower wings are a must! Empress cocktail was incredible! Bartender was knowledgeable and even brought our drinks to us when she noticed our waitress was busy. Fish Fry is best I've had! Tri Tip Sandwich was perfect! Check this place out without hesitation- it's a new fave for me! read more

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Kiki Rae's is always good. Great food, great service. Nice ambiance. Comfortable and a nice place to enjoy dinner. Go. You'll be happy you did. read more

What a gem of a place! This place is so comfy and relaxing. The food was the best I have had in a long time. And the drinks, well superb!

Luckily we couldn't find parking at the very crowded Mexican cantina across the street and instead we pulled into the parking lot where we found Kiki's. What a great find! It was a perfect Sunday in Carefree in the Cave Creek area. We chose a table in the patio to sip on our cocktails while enjoying a nice cool breeze. The decor and vibe is intentionally coastal. The menu has lots of Asian fusion flavors. We chose a glass of Chardonnay for me and a margarita for hubby, and the ahi tacos appetizer because we had just had breakfast not too long before. It was all good! The stretch along this Cave Creek area is easy to find BBQ, Mexican and biker vibes places to eat. Kiki's is not anything like that at all. Coastal like decor, cool and calming colors, fresh and open. I loved it! read more

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We just happened in the center here and spotted Kiki Rae's. It's funny we made a turnaround in the parking lot to go to a restaurant across the street. That place had a full parking lot. So we swung back across the street and said, "Let's try them out." They are kind of hidden in the back of the businesses. Which is good for the patio vibe to look out into the horizon. The ambiance is coastal with an Asian/coastal flare menu. Very laid back on the patio for this Sunday afternoon visit. We ordered drinks of double shot margaritas for me and Chardonnay for my wife. We were in a snacky mood, so we ordered the ahi tacos. Drinks and tacos were awesome. I think I could have sat on the patio for hours. It was so laid back and relaxing. Definitely recommend Kiki Rae's for drinks and appetizers on the patio. read more

Kiki Rae's - My double shot patron respoado margarita and chardonnay - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Fun and friendly atmosphere with really good service. Our theme for the evening was "Let's go Coconuts!" which kind of fit the island vibe and decor at Kiki Rae's...the coconut shrimp was good, but the coconut carrot cake was delicious! We had a great date and added this restaurant to our rotation! read more

Great food. Wonderful atmosphere just a bit $$ pricey we have to go for a special occasion since it's not in our daily budget. Happy hour prices and food is more economical. The Service has always been fantastic that's part of the draw Polite, quick, efficient employees. read more

Service was very good. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. Picked this restaurant because the reviews made it sound like a great place but have to say we were disappointed. I had the pork chop. It was dry and not that tasty. I ordered rice and got mashed potatoes that were not good. My husband had the Seattle hotdog and said it was good. The crab appetizer was very good but wasn't hot. Maybe we hit a bad time but won't return. read more

Sunday was my first time trying Kiki Rae's! Our server was great, provided good menu suggestions, and checked back with us to make sure we were good. The inside was very cute inside. I loved the host stand! Food was tasty as well. I really liked the two appetizers. The salad was just okay to me, but I did love the pomegranate seeds. I also thought the s'mores brûlée was more of just a chocolate creme brûlée? No graham cracker and even the little meringues weren't very marshmallowy. Don't get me wrong, it was still pretty tasty, just perhaps misnamed. read more

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This is a cute spot for lunch. They have a great outdoor patio. The service was great and food was delicious

Holy air ball. Went here bc how can you mess up a menu full of classics?! Took 20+ minutes to get service on a Thursday evening, extremely inattentive staff. My mom needed Tabasco for her chowder but the waitress never checked on us after getting our meals. Her soup went completely to waste. This is unacceptable. Caesar salad had 0 flavor, like how? My husband got a chicken sandwich & gave it 1/10 stars. Fries were no better than homemade frozen fries with sprinkled paprika on top. My seafood linguine was enjoyable, I wouldn't pay $40 again for it. SO disappointing, was looking forward to a nice evening with the parents and was completely let down by EVERY SINGLE point of service here. read more

Great food! And service ! Menu selections were also wonderful. Patio dining while weather permits. read more

Kiki Rae's - Beet salad, was super good. They didn't skimp on the beets. - Desserts Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Nice staff. I didn't stay because was looking for a wine bar. But staff was super lovely and recreate I could go. I'll definitely be back when I'm looking for food. Seriously awesome menus. Next time kids read more

Arrived on Tuesday, the 4th, 2025, during happy hour. First, the food and service were fantastic. The patio was great, and the waitress was very friendly. She told us about the happy hour specials, and we chose the Seattle Dog and Bistro Burger with fries. Absolutely delicious. As we were finishing, the very friendly waitress asked if we wanted dessert, and she told us the choices and that everything was in-house made. So far, so good. All is well, and we ordered the recommended carrot cake. The carrot cake was to-go, and we received the carrot cake in a to-go container along with the check/bill. Holy smokes, the carrot cake was $14 for a 3x3 piece of cake. My fault, I didn't look at the dessert menu, but I was shocked when I looked at my bill. It was good and all, but honestly, $14 for a piece of cake is ridiculous. Would we return? Yes. Would I order a $14 piece of cake? Hell no! read more