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Kaya

2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4428 (Strip District)
(412) 261-6565
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Ranked #17 of 1,216 restaurants in Pittsburgh
Price range: INR1,104 - INR1,380
Cuisines: Caribbean, Jamaican, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Strip District
Cross street: 20th Street
Description: Kaya's cuisine is inspired by the sea and sun, melding fresh, high quality ingredients with bold flavor and alluring preparation. Executive Chef Benjamin Sloan incorporates the culinary customs of the Caribbean Islands, South America, the Pacific and beyond, using only the freshest herbs and spices combined with the excitement of a sizzling grill to create food that is exotic and lively. 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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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

They have an off-beat, unique menu with lots of exciting flavors that make your mouth go, "Wow!" It is a bit expensive for poor college students, but it is worth it for a nice night out. The staff is nice, the bathrooms are clean, and there is outdoor seating in the summer. Plus, if they're busy, you can get the... More

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See 5 more reviews by Pghpixie for Pittsburgh
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91 reviews 91 reviews
73 restaurant reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

The grapefruit basil margarita is fantastic. Really tasty combinations of flavors. Really unique for Pittsburgh.

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See 3 more reviews by Jabrd for Pittsburgh
No. VA
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Had reservations here for a celebration dinner. Interesting drink menu, variety of beers. Cracked conch fritters dubbed awesome by my teenage son. Also enjoyed tofu cracklin's served "lettuce wrap" style. Entrees we liked were fish tacos and jambalaya. Roasted chicken a bit overdone, flank steak nothing special. We shared two desserts which we really enjoyed, chocolate banana bread pudding and... More

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See 6 more reviews by tntcyclist for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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53 reviews 53 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I love trying new places, but this place is the pits... There wasn't too much to choose from the menu, so I got the Kaya burger minus the pickles. The burger was delicious, but if I go to a place like that I'd like to order a restaurant specialty. Nothing on the menu really appealed to me. I also had... More

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See 18 more reviews by WorldOfW for Pittsburgh
Farmington, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I went to Kaya with my son who is a sous chef. The menu was great offering a wonderful variety from ordinary to unique. The staff was well informed, the food presentation was superb. My son gave it two thumbs up and we will be back.

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Philadelphia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We really enjoyed our food; we had conch, corn chowder (just enough kick and sweetness), Curried veggies (great taste!), Jerk Pulled Pork Quesadillas (loved the spicy slaw) and chocolate lava cake (took a little bit of time so they gave it to us for free). The server was really nice and we enjoyed the atmosphere. My only complaint is that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We had jerk pulled pork quesadillas with spicy slaw and sweet potato fries. Food was good sat outside and enjoyed the strip.

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See 2 more reviews by jsaintj for Pittsburgh
Traverse City, Michigan
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110 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Kaya is a welcome relief from the other more basic offerings in the Strip District. Its mix of Cuban and Carribean fare is well-prepared, tasty, and, as my wife would say, "different." Moreover it boasts a nice mix of craft beers and odd cocktails to tempt any alcoholic palate. I would normally have given it five stars, except for the... More

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See 14 more reviews by MongoSchwartz for Pittsburgh
Macungie, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Very enjoyable. Awesome and caloric Yucatan black bean dip. Hamburger was good but not cooked as ordered. Salmon salad awesome. Quesedia with pulled pork great. Typical pittsburgh slow albeit on a Thursday night. Reservation unavailable until 8:45. High end but limited liquor selection. Overall enjoyable food and Big Burrito pricing.

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Irwin, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Have frequented many times and the food is always good. Good Portion Size. Good Vegetarian selection. Good service and atmosphere. Highly recommend to an out of towner

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