My boyfriend and I went to Kaya on one of the first ridiculously, awfully hot days in June.  It was our three-year anniversary (of dating).  I would've loved to sit outside, but their tables weren't shaded and even in the early evening, it would've been too hot to sit along the sidewalk.  So inside we went.\n\nThe decor was really cool, and comfortable.  The Caribbean vibe flows throughout the restaurant with the music, the lights, the shape of the chairs, the bar - like a classy tiki lounge?  You'll feel like you're on vacation.\n\nOur server was great - I can't remember his name, unfortunately, but he wore glasses and I think he had a ponytail.  He was friendly and casual, quick with a joke and a recommendation.  We started a carafe of Rum Runners - a carafe will get you three drinks for the price of two, so do it - and the drinks were delicious.  The Rum Runner has two kinds of rum, blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine - it tasted and looked just as good as it sounds.  And we were still able to drive afterward.\n\nFor the meal, we began with the Jamaican Jerk Wings with Cilantro Cream sauce, and they were fan-tas-tic.  Some of the best wings I've had anywhere, ever.  They are spicy, and the skin is crispy, and they were just luscious.  The cilantro cream sauce provided the perfect balance.  I'd order this again anytime.\n\nWe then split the Tropical Paella - they split the entree onto two plates for us - and it was quite good as well.  Less stunning than the wings, less creative perhaps, but well executed, tasty, and satisfying nonetheless.  The seafood in the paella was well-cooked, and the taste of the pineapple was outstanding.\n\nWe were still a tiny bit hungry, so we got calamari instead of dessert.  The calamari came with jicama, radicchio, coconut, and peanuts, in a sesame-banana vinaigrette.  The flavors were undeniably tropical, the calamari was crispy, and we picked at it long after we were full, just to get one more sweet, crunchy bite.\n\nThere are some pricey options here, and some very moderately priced items.  They also have happy hour on weekdays, so I think you could easily eat here without breaking the bank.  I'd call this an easy 4 star review....edging toward 4 1/2....I bet they could break the 5 star barrier if we had one more great dinner here!