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Kaya, Pittsburgh, PA

Kaya

4.7
4.7
2731 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean
2000 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Wilson
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 2,731 people are saying

Kaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kaya offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." The "unique cocktails" and "generous happy hour" make it a lively spot. Guests rave about the jerk chicken and wings, plus the delightful atmosphere. While some dishes could improve, it's a "favorite" for locals and visitors alike.

2,731 Reviews
  1. Jessie

    Pittsburgh19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kaya is always an excellent option for any occasion but I really appreciate the birthday bonus! I went with my parents who needed a little TLC and everybody there was kind and accommodating. The food was fantastic. We enjoyed happy hour discounts on margaritas. As always, my favorite place to celebrate my birthday. Thanks Kaya!!

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  2. William

    New Mexico14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal itself was excellent and creative and the menu had enough enticing choices to consider a return visit. Our waiter was both patient and attentive. The ambience was its weak point - a bit too dark and the music far too loud. We were meeting with friends we hadn’t seen in over a year and conversation was very difficult to hear. We asked to turn down the music volume but that request fell on deaf ears.

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  3. Yvonne

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food and ambiance were great! we got the jerk chicken tacos and the birria cuban, both were amazing.

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  4. Tracy

    Atlanta42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It my favorite. The cocktails were not good. Food was ok.

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  5. Cheryl VIP

    Pittsburgh33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as good as my first couple of times at this restaurant. Food was good but did not blow us away. Service was okay, it was kind of slow. They were busy on a Monday night.

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  6. Marie

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was very good. Our server, Adam, was great. Generous happy hour!!

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  7. Garrett

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty good food and really good service. I would highly recommend the jerk wings as a starter. It’s a perfect dish. The restaurant itself is pretty small but I love the atmosphere and the attention to detail in the restaurant when it comes to the decoration and the plates.

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  8. Kaitlyn

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour deals are great! Food and drinks were fantastic. Our server Cindy was amazing! Will be back for sure.

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  9. Mary

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed unique cocktails, appetizers and soup. The bean dip was incredible. The waiter was very careful of our food choices since they have shellfish on the menu and I’m allergic. The butternut squash soup was not as good as I had hoped, but the rest of the meal was carefully prepared.

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  10. Sue VIP

    Pittsburgh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the monthly fried chicken night and we were not disappointed

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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 2731 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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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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