Che Ah Chi

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Boynton Canyon Meets the Table

Inside Enchantment Resort, tucked at the end of Boynton Canyon Road in Sedona, Che Ah Chi draws on the landscape surrounding it in every sense. The red rock walls of the canyon frame the dining room and outdoor seating, while the kitchen builds its modern American menu around ingredients sourced from local Arizona farmers, ranchers, and purveyors. The result is food that feels genuinely rooted in place rather than imported.

A Menu That Reflects the Desert

Breakfast leans into Southwest character without forcing it — corn masa cakes under eggs Benedict with roasted pork barbacoa and smoky chipotle hollandaise, a Sonoran Sunrise Omelet with local chorizo and queso fresco, or Banana Brûlée Pancakes with piloncillo caramel. Regional touches appear throughout: Sedona honey, Hatch green chile, prickly pear syrup, mesquite-dusted banana, Arizona hemp seeds.

At lunch and dinner, the kitchen shifts registers while keeping the same local focus. The tuna crudo arrives with gochujang aioli and pickled Fresno chili; lobster mac and cheese uses rigatoni and aged Parmesan cream; pizzas include a mushroom version with asiago cream and whipped ricotta. The Green Chile & Avocado Burger — double beef patties, pepper jack, smashed avocado, pico de gallo — is the kind of thing that makes sense only here.

The Wine List and the Setting

Wine Spectator recognized Che Ah Chi with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, a distinction that reflects the depth and curation behind the list. Wine pairing is built into the experience, with the cellar supporting everything from a casual lunch to a more considered dinner. Cocktails carry the same regional sensibility — fresh-pressed juices, housemade spicy mixes, and spirits chosen to complement the desert setting.

Live music Thursday through Sunday evenings adds another layer to dinner, without overwhelming it. Che Ah Chi is open to the public seasonally, making a reservation the first step for anyone looking to experience modern American dining against one of Arizona's most dramatic natural backdrops.