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Kaya

4.7
4.7
2343 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean
Kaya's outdoor courtyard is now open!
There are 3 ways to order: Online, by phone or in person. Join us for a fun, casual outdoor experience. Mon - Thursday 4pm - 9pm or Fri -Sun from 12pm - 9pm.

Once you place an order, you will be notified by text when it is ready to pick-up from our walk-up window on 20th Street. You can choose to sit and relax at one of our colorful outdoor tables, or take it with you. We can't wait to see you!

Located in the heart of Pittsburgh's Strip District, Kaya's cuisine is inspired by the sea and sun, melding fresh, high quality ingredients with bold flavor and alluring preparation.

Executive Chef Marty Sons incorporates the culinary customs of the Caribbean Islands, South America, the Pacific and beyond.

The varied and complex menu and festive tropical drinks have made Kaya an award-winning dining destination for more than a decade.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Caribbean, Latin American, Jamaican

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (412) 261-6565

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Marty Sons

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    20th Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

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  1. LisaH

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was wonderful and food was excellent. Always enjoy the atmosphere, brought a friend from out of town who loved the place and will be back again
  2. TimothyC

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Has some great vegetarian options...both my wife and I really enjoyed the carrot/cauliflower paella, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. And if you like spicy, ask for some of the Pukka Hot Pepper sauce...added some zing to the dishes that was fantastic.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    They were out of the filet so I ordered the scallops, and they were just awful.
  4. BrianS

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Vegetarian Prix Fixe is amazing every time we dine with them.
  5. SG222

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Did not like the dish I selected. It was too sweet tasting and the asparagus was undercooked.
  6. PGIV

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    An excellent restaurant we love to go to. Drinks and food are delicious!
  7. GiGi

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Kaya! Always great food and great service!
  8. BruceS

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    No matter who the server is, they are always attentive, friendly, and very helpful with the menu. Your hiring/training process must be excellent.
  9. PghDiner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was great as was our service - no complaints! Everything was wonderful.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is our birthday dinner restaurant :) yummy special occasion food :) quality ingredients and just super flavorful!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always Amazing
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time at Kaya — the atmosphere is so aesthetically pleasing, it felt like we definitely weren’t in south western PA. Our waitress was genuinely sweet and felt like a friend as she waited on us (I can’t remember her name). We went for brunch and the food and drinks were 10/10. I got the brunch Cuban (our waitress recommended) and it was delicious while my boyfriend got the chicken Sunday sandwich and raved all day about it. We will definitely be going back!
  13. JezzyEzy

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great waitress! Yummy food as always.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cuban sandwiches are to die for!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice!
  16. GregS

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    Valentines Day
  17. SierraV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere, the waitress was darling & super helpful. Food was great portion, value, and was delicious and very fresh. Definitely recommend!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kaya is one of my favorite restaurants in the strip. We went for brunch and I got their Cuban breakfast sandwich and it was phenomenal! Our waitress Miriam was very attentive and kind. I can’t wait to come back!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My husband and I went for Valentine’s Day night out and we both have never been there before. The winter margaritas were delicious, the tropical guacamole was so good and the coconut crème Brule was yummy. I definitely would go back! Reasonably priced too!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful dinner celebrating two birthdays. The food and drinks were amazing and i especially want to compliment our server. She was wonderful… friendly, kind and attentive. Thank you for a lovely evening!
  21. DonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner! Parking can be a challenge, but worth the extra effort.
  22. VasuK

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. They also have a great gluten free menu
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I was celebrating my birthday with friends, we had Amanda as our server. She went above and beyond to make our experience lovely. The food was delicious
  24. Julia

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Really expect more from a big burrito group entity esp in terms of simple food.
  25. Lolapgh

    Pittsburgh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always! Love Kaya. They are consistently amazing
  26. Josie

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Typically the food at Kaya is very good. My salmon dinner was good. My daughter ordered conch chowder which was very good. The Cauliflower paella was terrible. It had a creamy/watery consistency and there was no cauliflower to be found. The service was also bad. We arrived at 4:30 with a reservation and we were seated quickly. The soup was not served until after 5pm and the entrees were served @ 5:30. We were almost late for a show at the Benedum.
  27. KFRD

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This time I ordered the Kaya salad with salmon added. I love the salad and the salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious! Kaya continues to be high on the list of favorite restaurants!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu, great food, great service
  29. KFRD

    Pittsburgh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kaya has been one of our favorite restaurants for years, and it continues to not disappoint. My daughter and I have ordered the Shrimp Pelau the last two times we have been and it is our new favorite meal...from anywhere! According to the others who were with us, the Cuban continues to be the best, as well as the brunch Cuban. Kaya was crowded but the waitress made sure our needs were met and our food arrived tasty and hot!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the experience here and the cuisine. Two in our party had the jerked chicken and loved it. The paella was excellent and the smoked pina colada was outstanding. It’s in a great location as well. Highly recommended.
  31. Judy

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are looking for a restaurant that has a menu with many vegetarian choices, Kaya is the place for you! I order the rainbow salad which has an array of vegetables with mango and papaya. I have also tried the vegetable paella which is delicious. One night a month they have a complete fixed price meal! It is a quiet restaurant and the waiters are very courteous.
  32. MATT

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks, and service as always.
  33. none

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food excellent, as always. Service excellent, as always. Thanks!
  34. Foodie

    Pittsburgh

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The food quality was the same but my entree was scaled for the recession, I guess. The service wasn’t desirable. But over the 15 yrs I’ve been dining here, I won’t hold this experience against them.
  35. AnnS

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Our meals were good....but I would not say "great". I had the shrimp pelau and my husband had the paella. My dish was lukewarm.
  36. BrettB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Excellent conch fritters and fish tacos. The Cille reyellnos filling was bland and should have cheese - not suited to my taste. Overall very good and would return and recommend to others.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food. Attentive service. It was a full restaurant and we didn’t wait longer than 20-25 minutes for our appetizers and entrees. Will return!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My parents and I dined here as part of the big Burrito Group’s holiday entree promotion. We used our codes, Holiday Bucks, and gift cards, and it seemed like the restaurant’s technology wasn’t updated to account for the digital-only holiday bucks and gift cards. Other than payment taking quite a while, the food was delicious! The sweet potato fries are AMAZING, definitely will be back!
  39. tgwsci

    Pittsburgh

    91 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Not the Kaya of old. Thinly staffed, and tired; our server was the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing visit to one of traditionally favorite restaurants.
  40. Carol2

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Tasty food

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Kaya does offer 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 2343 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Kaya

2000 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    20th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • 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

    Marty Sons

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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