XETAVA
XETAVA
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XETAVA — 435.656.0165

Two dining options located at opposite ends of the same building, Xetava is locally owned, and unlike anywhere you’ve ever been. Designed to be a respite from the bustle of modern life, the building is nestled under the giant red cliffs of Ivins, surrounded by the Kayenta Art Village and Center for the Arts. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the views while you choose between our new Bar & Kitchen area, or the original Restaurant, each with its own food and drink menus.

Xetava (Zay–Tah–Vah) is a combination of the xeriscape (desert landscaping) and the lava fields that surround the area. Built by Daniel Pettegrew in 1999, all the carved doors, cabinets, corbels in the area, as well as the Mother Earth rock (which is actually 11 rocks brought in from the base of the Red Mountain) and the kiva design, are all part of Daniel’s original design creation.

We purchased Xetava in 2006, and started with two toaster ovens upstairs on a shelf, a grill outside with a tent, and one part time employee. In 2011, we purchased the space next to us, built a kitchen, and added a larger dining room with wood floors brought in from the Lucin Railroad Trestle in Salt Lake City. In October of 2020 we purchased the rest of the building that is attached to ours. The Bar & Kitchen area is now complete, and opened July 4th weekend of 2023.

We started these to offer something different, with consistent quality, and menus you won’t find elsewhere. We buy locally sourced, wild, and organic ingredients when feasible. If you love your experience here, tell a friend. If there is something you feel we can do better, email us – xetavacrew@gmail.com. We love what we do, we read every email, and we value your input.

Thanks for making Xetava part of your day.

Sincerely,

Rachel, Greg and the Xetava Crew