Jaya at The Setai

Jaya at The Setai brings a broad South and East Asian focus to 2001 Collins Ave in Miami Beach. The restaurant is shaped around regional specialities from across South Asia, with cooking that moves between tandoor-roasted dishes, wok-prepared curries and Japanese-influenced offerings. Peking Duck is among the venue’s signature styles, adding a familiar centrepiece to a menu built around shared culinary traditions.

Dining at Jaya extends beyond the plate. Live entertainment forms part of the restaurant’s nightly character, while the Asian Night Bazaar places food, music and performance in an al fresco courtyard setting. The experience combines South Asian and contemporary Japanese flavours with resident DJ sets and theatrical acts including aerial and contortion performances. The result is a lively evening format suited to diners who enjoy a meal with a strong entertainment element rather than a quiet, purely formal service.

Weekend brunch provides a separate reason to visit, with a substantial spread that includes seafood, grilled meats, Peking Duck, caviar and desserts prepared in front of guests. Champagne, sparkling wine and cocktails are part of the brunch offering, with Saturday and Sunday presented with different musical moods. Saturday leans towards Parisian electro-lounge and Ibiza-inspired sounds, while Sunday features live jazz. The format suits celebrations, leisurely group meals and visitors looking for a longer dining occasion.

Jaya also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, giving the restaurant a role throughout the day. The setting sits within The Setai, a Miami Beach hotel known for a calm, carefully styled atmosphere, while the dining room’s casual-elegant dress code keeps the evening polished without requiring formalwear. Beachwear, sportswear and flip-flops are discouraged, although elegant sandals and shorts are suitable for brunch.

For travellers comparing dining styles beyond the Whitsundays, Jaya offers a combination of regional Asian cooking, courtyard entertainment and hotel dining service in a central Miami Beach location. It is a natural fit for diners interested in South Asian flavours, Japanese touches, live performances and a social brunch setting.