Looking for a mouthwatering Caribbean meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Caribbean spots around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Kaya
Topping the list is Kaya. Located at 2000 Smallman St. in the Strip District, it is the highest rated Caribbean restaurant in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 606 reviews on Yelp. This place offers up lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch fare from chef Ben Sloan. According to its website, Sloan "continues and expands upon the Kaya cuisine, a sunny and flavorful sampling of foods from the Caribbean, South America, Mexico and beyond."
Look for notable menu options such as the Jerked Chicken Salad with pineapple, mango, peppers and cucumber; Tempura Avocado Banh Mi Tacos with carrot, radish, cilantro and jalapeno; or the Kaya Burger topped with bacon, avocado, egg and Kaya sauce, served with sweet potato fries. Thirsty? Grab a can or bottle of beer or opt for one of the numerous signature cocktails on offer. Check out the full menu here.
2. Musa
Next up is Beechview's Musa, situated at 2318 Broadway Ave., which is serving up Caribbean and Cajun fare. With five stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp, the family-owned eatery has proven to be a local favorite.
The small menu includes appetizers, soups, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Start off with chipotle shrimp and plantain chips, then move on to options like a shrimp po'boy, bacon-wrapped pork with mixed greens and chicken curry. The full menu can be seen here.
3. Leon's Caribbean Restaurant
Leon's Caribbean Restaurant, a casual spot that offers seafood and more in Allentown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 823 E. Warrington Ave. to see for yourself.
On the menu, offerings include jerk chicken, pepper steak, goat curry, oxtail stew and steamed fish in pumpkin sauce. Daily specials include dumplings, plantains, chicken wings and beef patties. Check out the full menu here.
