Kaya

Kaya’s cuisine is inspired by the sea & sun, melding fresh, high quality ingredients with bold flavor & alluring preparation. Check-in & share the culinary customs of the Caribbean Islands, South America, the Pacific & beyond with your friends.

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303
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  • Phone

    (412) 261-6565

  • Website

    kaya.menu

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  • Type

    Caribbean Restaurant

Address

2000 Smallman St Pittsburgh , PA 15222 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 97


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Phillip Gray

One of the best places ive ever been too by far. I loved the food and the drinks were very very good. I will certainly come back for the same experience an enjoy a amazing evening.

Josh Krakauer

OMG the Jamaican green curry veggies . Big for one (but doable of super hungry), solid meal for two plus apps and drinks.

visitPA

Veggies take heart! an amazing vegetarian menu along with some island flavor food for meat eaters too. From fried chicken to fish tacos . Yum.

Guha Arunkumar

Brunching her was perfect. Get a bloody mary , the huevos rancheros or a veggie burrito and some waffle fries with the hot sauce . Great food, great service, slightly price, but worth it.

KE

Get the guac & chips to start, there’s mango in it and the chips are super tasty. Good ambiance with outdoor seating along the street. I recommend the burger , veggie paella and tacos .

Hamid Alan9ary

Great place for lunch or dinner . Our fav was the fish taco ???? salad with papaya was so fresh ???????? tuna appetizer was also good. Paella was a bit spicy , didn’t like drinks ????

Lindsey Rhoades

You want, nay, NEED the lentil beignets in your life. I know I live in a town with thousands of great restaurants but this is one I'd love to transplant to NYC. Hope you'ns appreciate it.

Lauren Bates

Make a reservation if you want a table inside, otherwise there are options to sit at the bar or outside. I thoroughly enjoyed the avocado banh mi tacos .

Meredith

Jerked Swordfish , Skate Wing and the Skirt Steak Tacos were delicious!!! I would definitely get the Jerked Swordfish again!!! Atmosphere and wait staff were excellent as well !

Nikki Neiheisel Miller

Good service , super spicy chips and tropical salsa . I liked it, my husband could hardly eat it (he’s not too into hot and spicy ). Good sandwiches though. Nice ambiance but a little cramped.

Carol A. Asamoah

I tend to forget to post. Always a good time and fantastic choices for entrees. Did I also mention the drinks are awesome!

Stacy

The NYE tasting menu rocked my socks! The mushroom and truffle bread pudding was beyond! Excited to come back and try the main menu! Superior service as well !

Joseph G.

If you are looking to try something new, get the Tofu Cracklins . It is a mouth watering dish of chipotle flavored tofu . Tofu done the right way. Yum x 10.

Mindy DeTallo

Visited a few weeks ago and everything was perfect from the service to the drinks to the food. Always a favorite.

Devin Peterson

If you haven't tried the tropical guacamole you're sincerely missing out on life.. truly!

Jen Cunningham

The food is delicious and they have a lot of vegetarian options .

Hannah Ellena

Make sure to ask about their home made ice cream . Great one was when they had avocado ice cream paired with ginger lime sorbet .

Evan Shikora

This place is a long term fave of my family. Awesome bar and Caribbean cuisine. Veg options are abundant.

Jamie Reardon

Everything is awesome! However I am partial to the Cuban Sandwich and the Tropical Paella

Lucas Siegel

The paella was legitimately one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Just awesome mix of meat, seafood , veggies , and rice !

Ricardo Seixas

Exceptional food! Good "Caribbean" twists to other foods like the Tropical Guacamole or Spanish paella .

Kostas Pelechrinis

Great place for lunch or dinner . Try the cuban sandwich ! Friendly and quick service too!

Matt Madisetty

So many delicious different options, and practically everything can be made vegetarian if you want

Tina Conant

I tried the plantain pulled pork nachos . Very good, definitely recommend.

Darren Hollander

GET THE TROPICAL PAELLA ! The Jerked Pork Plantain Nachos are to die for!

Inge Tomlin

Kaya juice is yummy and compliments the food well . I like the salmon salad , sweet potato fries , conch chowder and the sammich w/banana on it

Pippin Stanish

Fried chicken sandwich is a crispy miracle on a bun

George Maier

Fantastic restaurant . Add some salmon to their rainbow salad !

Jim Fisher

One of the best spots in the strip. Get the black bean dip .

Maggie J

The Vegetable Burger name is really a misnomer. That sandwich was a far cry from the usual! So fresh and tasty!

Nikolai May Yde

Eggs Benedict is super yummy, and so is the Bloody Mary .

R. Guerra

The best salmon I’ve tried in Pittsburgh!

Greg S.

It wasn't cheap but the food was good. We aren't vegetarian but tried the tofu lettuce wraps ; very tasty! Hostess was a bit too sassy for my taste.

carly jones

Love Caribbean inspired food great menu and set up.

Kate Vahrah

Bunch is delicious! Lots of options and good prices.

Iana Volodarsky

The seafood paella was scrumptious! I highly recommend this place in general.

Justin Fox

You have to try the corn soup and the soral tea !

Shorty

Thursdays Fried chicken special was delicious

P. Allen Trevethan, Jr.

Completely blown away by the mahi mahi sandwich ! Wow!!

Molly Findley

Banana chocolate bread posing for the win. If you're really in the mood, try it with the Stamos dessert wine (either one).

elust

The Kaya burger was amazingly delicious and so filling.

Rohan

The Cuban sandwich and jerk chicken wings are pure crack.

Rick Gray

If you're veg-inclined, try the green curry vegetables and add tofu . It'll blow your freakin mind.

Carol O

Love the Cuban sandwich - get the sweet potato fries , you won't be sorry!

Dee Evans

Screwdriver is the best I've ever had

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Justin Scotch

steak tacos were the best!!!

Carlos Alejandre

Highly recommend the Jamaican Green Curry Vegetables and the Fish Tacos !

Rick Gray

This place never disappoints. Incredible food, friendly staff . Awesome vegetarian options .

Alicia Thompson

The paella here is incredible!

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