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Kaya, Pittsburgh, PA

Kaya

4.7
4.7
2674 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Kaya is a casual, island-inspired restaurant with colorful mosaics, tribal art and exposed brick walls that whisks customers away to exotic shores as they walk through the door. Kaya serves both traditional island dishes and American favorites with an island twist. Tropas (tropical tapas) sandwiches and entrees are all made with local ingredients and bold flavors. And with its classic preparations paired with exciting seasonal offerings, Kaya’s tropical cocktail list is like a vacation in a glass.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Latin American, Jamaican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 261-6565
  • Website
    http://kaya.menu/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Wilson
  • Location
    2000 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,674 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kaya is a vibrant dining spot in Pittsburgh known for its "excellent food" and "fun atmosphere." With a diverse menu featuring Caribbean-inspired dishes and standout options like the Adobo Marinated Flank Steak and crispy fish tacos, it has quickly become a local favorite. Guests appreciate the "attentive and professional" staff and the lively ambiance, making it perfect for both special occasions and casual outings. Despite occasional noise, patrons consistently highlight Kaya as a top choice for "great service" and "delicious food."

2,674 Reviews

  1. Amber

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious food! Great local draft beer, cocktail and mock-tail options.

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  2. barb

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good is wonderful but as an older adult it is hard to hold a conversation as the music is too loud

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  3. Simone

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, not amazing but good. The jerk chicken was tasty, but I wouldn't call it authentic Caribbean food. They did have a variety of sandwiches and appetizers.

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  4. Merrie Beth

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an Exceptional dinner at Kaya this evening! The service and food were outstanding from the moment we entered the door, and the ambiance was uplifting. If you haven’t been to a “Fried Chicken Thursday” at Kaya, you are missing out! The apple butter BBQ sauce was the best I ever had. The chicken was perfectly prepared with delicious sides of spicy slaw and cornbread. Great experience!! Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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  5. Thomas

    Pittsburgh

    111 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Problems with ordering system made for a too long experience this time. We’ll be back.

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  6. Erin

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love Kaya! I am so lucky to live in the neighborhood because that means I can be a frequent flyer to this restaurant. Definitely my favorite in The Strip. This evening’s experience was really nice because even though it was just myself and my boyfriend they reserved us a 4 top table in the back which was so cozy! We felt like VIPs! Please opt for a reservation. I observe tourists all of the time thinking they can just walk in and get sat, especially if your party is bigger than two.

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  7. debra

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Three out of four of us were happy with the food. One entree, the carrot and broccoli paella, was lukewarm and tasted as if it had been prepared hours ago. Not up to the usual standard I’ve come to expect at big burrito restaurants. Noise level was a little too high.

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  8. Paula

    Pittsburgh

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had symphony tickets and chose Kaya because we knew we would get served in a timely manner and food would be delicious. That was true last night. We had plenty of time to enjoy our meal before the show. I hade the poke bowl. Hubby had the Cuban sandwich for the first time. We both enjoyed. Got there before the end of happy hour , so I had a mojito. Our server keyed in and brought the wrong flavor but graciously took it back and replaced it with the flavor I wanted and thought I had ordered. We love Kaya and will be back

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  9. Kelly

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and service was excellent. Music was such a vibe the entire time.

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  10. Damien

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great service! Always an enjoyable experience!

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FAQs

Kaya offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Kaya also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 261-6565.

Kaya is rated 4.7 stars by 2674 OpenTable diners.

Kaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kaya

2000 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Latin American, Jamaican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Wilson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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