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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.9
4.9
5075 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Israeli, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-4213
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fariz Choumali
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome your guests to one of New Orleans most popular dining experiences. Offering thoughtful service, delightful ambiance, and award-winning modern Israeli cuisine- Shaya is the perfect choice for your social or corporate event bookings.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Joyce: (504) 766-1362
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    General Pershing Street
  • Parking details
    Limited parking is available in our private lot. Street parking is also available along Magazine Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Innovative

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shaya is a culinary gem in New Orleans, renowned for its "phenomenal and fresh" Middle Eastern cuisine. Guests rave about the "delicious" hummus, hot fluffy pita, and innovative dishes. The restaurant boasts "impeccable" service, a "lovely" atmosphere, and a menu that caters to all, making it a "must-visit" spot.

5,075 Reviews
  1. Nick

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I had been wanting to go to Shaya for a long time and the opportunity arose last minute . Excitedly I arrived , but sadly the food was a let down. The bread was very good , very much the high point . Hummus was nice and a very generous portion . My main was the Salmon that was very ordinary, admittedly moist in the middle but had some weird rock hard crust on the top and the whole dish lacked flavour really . It was the sort of thing that if I had done it myself at home I would have been disappointed in . My wife had the chicken which was well cooked but care much for the other things on the plate . Sadly a very underwhelming experience overall .

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  2. Lane

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with very interesting and delicious dishes. Bread is awesome. Try the mescal cocktail. Staff at all levels were professionals.

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  3. Kurt

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time with family. The food was amazing. Great treasure of a place.

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  4. Boaz

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is good, but no surprises on the menu-not a single dish that stood out as unique. The service was lukewarm and slow. Maybe it was the season? Not sure we will return after this most recent experience.

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  5. Luis

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! From the drinks to the food the flavors were amazing. Great service too

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  6. Cheryl

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this meal was incredible. There were 6 of us and we never even made it to the Large Dishes. We all shared most of the Salatim, then ordered several of the Hummus Dishes and finally ordered a few of the Small Plates. Our waitress was perfectly attentive, our drinks were always filled and the Pita was freshly made and the plate was filled to our hearts content. Would DEFINITELY recommend Shaya.

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  7. Grafton

    VIP

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Shaya around ten times now and the one adjective that comes to mind is consistent, Shaya is consistently wonderful every time I go and that is no easy feat. You know how you go to a restaurant and have a good time but the next time you go it is not as good, not with Shaya, every time I go I have an incredible experience. We had Alysa as our server and she was great, very knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. We had our usual scrumptious fried chicken hummus and cauliflower hummus and ventured out and tried the salmon and lamb sandwich all wonderful. Will be back twice this January, cannot wait.

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  8. Bruce

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lexi, our server, was wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Service was quick and food was fresh and tasty. Not our first visit and certainly won’t be our last.

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  9. Seth

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dylan had top tier perfectly timed service, great conversation and recommendations. We loved every bite, can’t wait to come back it was excellent.

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  10. Nicole

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. Everytime we go to New Orleans we have to eat here. Love love love

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FAQs

Shaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-4213.

Shaya is rated 4.9 stars by 5075 OpenTable diners.

Shaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for Shaya

4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    General Pershing Street
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Israeli, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited parking is available in our private lot. Street parking is also available along Magazine Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fariz Choumali
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-4213
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome your guests to one of New Orleans most popular dining experiences. Offering thoughtful service, delightful ambiance, and award-winning modern Israeli cuisine- Shaya is the perfect choice for your social or corporate event bookings.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Joyce: (504) 766-1362
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