Kaos Hospitality announced it will break ground on its latest concept, Wood and Water, later this year. Wood and Water, located at 410 N. Scottsdale Rd., is Kaos’ third Tempe restaurant. It is an Asian-inspired seafood concept bringing elevated, fresh-from-the-ocean delicacies to the community. Wood and Water is scheduled to open in late fall of 2026.
“We have been met with open arms and such enthusiasm from the community at Three Thirty Three, and we are excited to introduce Tempe and the surrounding areas to more of our restaurants,” said John DeVries, CEO of Kaos Hospitality, who developed the concept for Wood and Water with Haylee Nguyen, executive vice president of Kaos. “At Wood and Water, seafood is our love language, and we believe it will exceed diners’ expectations of what a seafood restaurant can be.”
Wood and Water is a 9,000-square-foot space featuring a patio. It is located in Tempe’s Watermark, where Kaos’ other concepts Three Thirty Three, which opened in December 2024, and 212° Shabu Shabu, opening in late 2025, reside.
The design of the restaurant is much aligned with its name. Upon completion, Wood and Water will feature an airy, open design with beautiful wood finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows boasting panoramic views of Tempe Town Lake, lush green foliage, a massive 5,000-gallon shark tank, and live crab and seafood tanks. Like its sister concepts, Wood and Water’s menu will take inspiration from Asian cuisine, showcasing incredibly fresh and elevated seafood-forward options alongside home-cooked favorites.
Groundbreaking is expected by year’s end. Additional information on build-out and opening date is forthcoming.
