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Kaya, Pittsburgh, PA

Kaya

4.8
4.8
2717 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • 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.

Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Latin American, Jamaican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri 11:30–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,717 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Pittsburgh

    Best Value

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Value

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kaya delights diners with its "delicious food" and "awesome atmosphere," offering a vibrant Caribbean-inspired menu. Known for "great service," highlights include the jerk chicken, fish tacos, and vegan options. While some mention noise levels, most praise the "friendly" staff and "lively vibe," making it a favorite for special occasions.

2,717 Reviews

  1. Fern

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, our server was excellent. Second, normally, I really love eating at this restaurant. However, this time the server (who didn’t know I’m vegan) told me after I told her about my seafood allergy (btw the tofu is marked vegan on the menu) that the tofu is fried in the same fryer as conch. [I told her about the seafood allergy so the kitchen would be aware of avoiding cross contamination]. I do not know if the tofu is always fried with animal products but vegans beware, as well as those with food allergies. ✌️

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  2. NicoleJ VIP

    Pittsburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian was fantastic! Loved the bean dip, always. Tried the crispy tofu for the first time and loved it.

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  3. Amy

    Pittsburgh10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite restaurants for a nice dinner with friends. Delicious as always.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Kaya, excellent food and service. Will definitely return.

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  5. ZC05

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! The paella was absolutely divine and everyone else in our group loved our food. Only empty plates came from our table!

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  6. Nicholle

    Pittsburgh17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice meal before our event at City Winery. The tacos were delicious.

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  7. Max

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fantastic and the price was fine. It was loud and dark inside and the tables were almost on top of each other, but I didn’t think it hurt the overall atmosphere. The waiter was overly talkative. I could tell he was trying, which I can respect, but I would have liked less attention from the waiter. I would recommend.

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  8. LaMoyne

    Pittsburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience!! Fantastic food, friendly and efficient staff and great ambiance!! One of our favorite restaurants.

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  9. Jennifer

    Pittsburgh28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing as always. Tried a new dish this time. The crab cake was divine. Perfectly crispy on the outside and oh, that brioche bun. The wings were spicy but really good. Love that chowder. Cocktails were well poured.

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  10. Jeff

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a nice dinner at Kaya with an old friend. The jerk chicken was very good.

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FAQs

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

Kaya is rated 4.8 stars by 2717 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
19:00
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kaya

2000 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri 11:30–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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