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C.A.Y.A. Smoke House Grill, Wolverine Lake, MI

C.A.Y.A. Smoke House Grill

4.4
4.4
124 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
C.A.Y.A. SMOKEHOUSE GRILL is an independent, family owned and run restaurant featuring a plethora of smoked meats and hors d'oeuvres, craft cocktails, and local Michigan beers. A spacious and diverse interior features reclaimed barn wood, wrought iron, and elaborate, industrial metal ornamentation. C.A.Y.A.'s chef-driven menu features as much farm-to-table fare as possible and the highest quality ingredients. All meats-- duck, chicken, beef, pork-- are all from farms within 100 miles or closer. They work closely with local farmers to ensure fresh ingredients in all dishes. The restaurant's all natural products are not treated, chemically washed, or rinsed. Make a reservation to enjoy this neighborhood gem today!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Grill, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (248) 438-6741
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Protiva
  • Catering
    Extensive and amazing catering options! Menus available at https://cayagrill.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Call (248) 438-6741 for details regarding booking our patio, billiard's room, or main dining space for private events including weddings, receptions, parties, and much more. Our two renovated barbecue food trucks are also available for solicitation offsite.
  • Neighbourhood
    Commerce Township
  • Cross Street
    S. Commerce and Pontiac Trail Rd.
  • Parking details
    Well-lit, private parking right outside our door
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

124 Reviews
  1. SueL

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C.A.Y.A.'s menu changed since our last visit but the same excellent BBQ and smoked dishes remain. One of the new items on the menu was the Texas Charcuterie Board. It was a great way to introduce our friends who had never eaten there before to the variety of yummy smoked dishes that C.A.YA. is famous for including their brisket, ribs and pulled pork along with a variety of accompanying sides. The burnt ends served with a horseradish sauce were our favorite and they are highly recommended.
    C.A.Y.A. Smoke House GrillResponded on January 8, 2023
    Hello Sue, the insight and thought put into your review are very admirable. We do change the entrees on our menu quite frequently, however, our regular patrons can still expect to find all the smokehouse classics when they revisit us here. I am happy that you chose to get the Texas Charcuterie Board with your friends. That is a really fun way to try a huge part of the menu! We appreciate you and the recommendation. Thank you so much, Sue!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, fun atmosphere. It was very noisy so it was hard to hear each other and place wasn't packed just no sound barriers. I will go back.
    C.A.Y.A. Smoke House GrillResponded on January 6, 2023
    Thank you so much for your kind, 5-star review of CAYA Smokehouse. I hope and trust that the noise level did not detract from your experience. If there is ever anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable here we are at your disposal. Cheers!

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  3. mrEdiningman

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were terrific. The St. Louis Ribs were perfectly smoked and very flavorful. The mac and cheese side was pretty awesome along with the truffle fries. It wasn’t very busy which led to a relatively subdued atmosphere. After all it was a cold, snowy winter night. Perhaps it’s more electric in warmer weather. All things said we enjoyed ourselves and will likely come back to try other things.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good. Food was cold and just fair.
    C.A.Y.A. Smoke House GrillResponded on December 14, 2022
    Hello, would you care to share more about your experience with us? Your review means a lot in providing insights we use to improve our customer service. Please call the restaurant to speak with our manager about what specifically compelled you to leave a 3-star review. Best regards, management.

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  5. MikeM

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere. Service was top notch. Super friendly and personable. Server made great recommendations. Food was amazing!!!

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  6. Rushhh

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding dinner. I had their salmon and my better half had their beef brisket along with the best creamed corn side that she's ever had. Both meals, along with the service, were outstanding. We'll definitely be back. Larry Rushton

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  7. Yummy

    Detroit

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful great food
    C.A.Y.A. Smoke House GrillResponded on December 4, 2022
    Hello there, thank you for your gracious review of CAYA Smokehouse. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your food. Whenever you are in the neighborhood please feel free to visit us. We always have something interesting to try.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Would not recommend due to food quality and service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolute treasure of a find this place is! I was in town for a convention and BBQ sounded good. This place was AMAZING. You NEED to order the burnt ends immediately. It’s a classic BBQ JOINT but the food is a couple notches more upscale. Everything was absolutely fantastic, including the craft cocktails. Our waiter, who I believe was the co-owner, well…I want him to adopt me.
    C.A.Y.A. Smoke House GrillResponded on October 18, 2022
    Hello, thank you so much for your awesome review of CAYA Smokehouse. We had a great time serving clients from the convention that was in town last week, and we are proud that you found the burnt ends and craft cocktails to be so delicious. Our GM is wondering around and is frequently attending to tables; chances are he would love to be your daddy. Please bring in your adoption papers next time you choose to dine with us!

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  10. Andrea

    VIP

    Detroit

    80 reviews

    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the pulled pork sandwhich. Not so much the fries. Rest of fam had the Alabama Yardbird sandwhich. They liked it, but found the chicken to be a bit chewy. Tator tots were better than the fries. Loved the Fried oreos.
    C.A.Y.A. Smoke House GrillResponded on October 11, 2022
    Hi Andrea, thank you for your review. I am happy that you tried the sandwiches. It is curious that you found the chicken to be chewy, and we are sorry you didn't enjoy the fries too much. We can cook them crispy or however you like on your next visit. We hope you have the opportunity to try more of the menu soon. Best regards!

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FAQs

C.A.Y.A. Smoke House Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 438-6741.

C.A.Y.A. Smoke House Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for C.A.Y.A. Smoke House Grill

1403 S Commerce Rd, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. Commerce and Pontiac Trail Rd.
  • Neighbourhood
    Commerce Township
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Grill, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Well-lit, private parking right outside our door
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Protiva
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (248) 438-6741
  • Catering
    Extensive and amazing catering options! Menus available at https://cayagrill.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Call (248) 438-6741 for details regarding booking our patio, billiard's room, or main dining space for private events including weddings, receptions, parties, and much more. Our two renovated barbecue food trucks are also available for solicitation offsite.
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