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What to order at Kai Restaurant
- Must order
- Whatever the farm delivered that morning; the fish plate and the greens are always the point
- Signature dishes
- Daily fish plate, Farm-sourced seasonal vegetables
- Editor tip
- Lunch is walk-in only from Tuesday to Saturday; dinner reservations are essential.
CuisineIrish
Price€€€
Neighborhoodwestend
HoursMon 12:00-15:00, Mon 18:30-23:00, Tue 12:00-15:00, Tue 18:30-23:00, Wed 12:00-15:00, Wed 18:30-23:00, Thu 12:00-15:00, Thu 18:30-23:00, Fri 12:00-15:00, Fri 18:30-23:00, Sat 12:00-15:00, Sat 18:30-23:00, Sun 12:00-15:00
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Signature dishes: Daily fish plate, Farm-sourced seasonal vegetables
Must order: Whatever the farm delivered that morning; the fish plate and the greens are always the point
Tip: Lunch is walk-in only from Tuesday to Saturday; dinner reservations are essential.
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