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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.9
4.9
5048 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Israeli, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-4213
  • Website
    http://www.shayarestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Salatim

1 for $6 - 3 for $15 - 5 for $25

  • BABA GANOUSH

    creamy eggplant, charred green onion, olive oil

    • MOUSSAKA

      chickpeas, tomato, eggplant, onion spread

      • SMOKED LABNEH

        lima beans, charred chili vinaigrette

        • PICKLES

          market vegetables

          • IKRA

            whipped cream cheese, anchovies, shallots, dill

            • ROASTED BEETS

              black garlic molasses, pistachio dukkah

              Hummus

              • CAULIFLOWERUS$16.00

                caramelized onions, cilantro

                • FRIED CHICKENUS$17.00

                  date salsa verde, tunisian spices, aleppo pepper

                  • LAMB RAGÚUS$18.00

                    crispy chickpeas

                    • TAHINIUS$14.00

                      extra virgin olive oil, harissa

                      • WILD MUSHROOMUS$17.00

                        sage-brown butter, za'atar-hazelnuts

                        Small Plates

                        • LAMB KOFTE KEBABUS$20.00

                          carrot muhammara, tahini, parsley

                          • CRISPY HALLOUMIUS$15.00

                            LA strawberries, apricots, arak, mint

                            • FALAFELUS$13.00

                              green tahini, pickled cabbage

                              • SUJUK PIDEUS$16.00

                                armenian spiced meat, tomatoes, mozzarella, pomegranate molasses

                                • BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$12.00

                                  tahini, shallots, fresh herbs

                                  • ISRAELI SALADUS$15.00

                                    cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, preserved lemon vinaigrette, Bulgarian feta

                                    • FATTOUSH SALADUS$15.00

                                      little gems, tomato, sweet peppers, shallots, sumac pomegranate vinaigrette, za'atar pita chips

                                      Large Plates

                                      • FALAFEL SANDWICHUS$16.00

                                        tomato, red onion, hummus

                                        • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICHUS$18.00

                                          sesame brioche, harissa mayonnaise, shaved pickles

                                          • LAMB BURGERUS$22.00

                                            za'atar toum, tomato, sumac, pickled onion, halloumi cheese, arugula

                                            • ARAYESUS$20.00

                                              lamb stuffed pita, tzatziki, cabbage salad

                                              • CHICKEN LEG & THIGHUS$26.00

                                                aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecan, tzatziki

                                                • GULF SHRIMP KEBABUS$28.00

                                                  Moroccan couscous, haraime, preserved lemon chimichurri

                                                  • KVAROY SALMONUS$30.00

                                                    caramelized harissa, couscous "risotto", saffron lemon butter

                                                    Desserts

                                                    • DATE CINNAMON BABKAUS$14.00

                                                      almond gelato, salted caramel, walnuts

                                                      • CHOCOLATE TAHINI MOUSSEUS$13.00

                                                        sesame brittle

                                                        • LABNEH CHEESECAKEUS$12.00

                                                          bastilla nuts, orange blossom gelato

                                                          • SEASONAL ICE CREAM OR GELATOUS$8.00

                                                            Last updated: 21 May 2024

                                                            What 5,048 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

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                                              Best Overall

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                                                              Best Food

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                                                              Innovative

                                                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                                              Healthy

                                                            • New Orleans

                                                              Best Overall

                                                            • New Orleans

                                                              Best Food

                                                            • New Orleans

                                                              Best Value

                                                            • New Orleans

                                                              Innovative

                                                            • New Orleans

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                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Shaya offers a "memorable experience" with exceptional Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Diners rave about the fresh, warm pita and diverse hummus options, especially the lamb ragu and cauliflower hummus. The "attentive staff" and vibrant atmosphere make it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. Highly recommended for its "fantastic food and service."

                                                            5,048 Reviews

                                                            1. Dave

                                                              San Francisco

                                                              31 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              31 reviews

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Everything on the menu is fantastic. Service wonderful. Never miss this place when I’m in New Orleans.
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Dave- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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                                                            2. Lyda

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              We had been waiting for so long to go to Shaya! It was a beautiful restaurant with attention to details and amazing service! The fried chicken hummus was incredible and by far our favorite…nothing like it we have ever tried! Comparable to a hummus from a Michelin restaurant in DC…definitely a must try on Shaya’s menu! Can’t wait to return here next time we are in New Orleans!
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Lyda- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. A sincere appreciation for your kind words. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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                                                            3. David

                                                              Houston

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Fantastic! We order one appetizer and three small plates. All were excellent. The lamb was the standout dish. Sous chef Louis also makes a tremendous Chocolate Tanini Brownie.
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              David- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! Chef Louis is a gem and we are lucky to have him here at Shaya. We are thrilled that you had a fantastic experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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                                                            4. Claire

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              17 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              4.0

                                                              17 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              The food was delicious and we enjoyed great service. Shaya was very noisy.

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                                                            5. Lauren

                                                              New York City

                                                              10 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              10 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Really enjoyed the outdoor space and appreciated the team putting two tables together to accommodate us.

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                                                            6. Gueth

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Service was next level. Thank you for taking care of us at lunch today.
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Gueth- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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                                                            7. Dee

                                                              Chicago

                                                              39 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              39 reviews

                                                              Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              This was our second visit to Shaya...and just like our first visit, we loved our meal. We enjoyed three of the dips: Babaganoush, Ikra, and another that had anchovies. They were all amazing! Of course, the fresh, warm pitas would make anything taste yummy! Next we had the hummus with fried chicken. It was good, but wish we had gotten the hummus with lamb ragu which we had last time and it was truly outstanding. We enjoyed a salad, that could have been cut up a bit more. It was sort of messy to get onto your plate and eat. It was good, but nothing special. Finally we enjoyed the hanger steak and potatoes. Delicious! Tender. Juicy. Just really good. They have great wine selections and the service was appropriately attentive without being annoying. We will definitely return if we come back to NOLA.
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Dee- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. A sincere appreciation for your kind words. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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                                                            8. Katherine

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              4.0

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              Dined on 20 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Lovely friendly experience and we will recommend to others

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                                                            9. Glen

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              4.0

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              Dined on 18 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Excellent food, as always. Service was slow as the bartender and kitchen looked swamped. A very loud table of 8 women were next to us and didn’t seem to be aware of their volume level. I would def come back and love the food.

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                                                            10. Louise

                                                              Sacramento

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Group of 8. All of us agree this was one of the best meals we have ever had. A must if you are visiting or live in NOLA
                                                              ShayaResponded on 19 November 2024
                                                              Louise- Thank you for your 5 Star review! Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Your kind words and enthusiasm are beyond appreciated. Thank you again for your patronage; We hope to serve you soon. Cheers- Maria with Shaya Restaurant Team

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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 5048 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
                                                            19:00
                                                            Booked 56 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
                                                            • Area
                                                              Uptown
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
                                                            • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.shayarestaurant.com/
                                                            • 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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