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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.9
4.9
5044 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli

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2 people
23:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
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 11:00–16:00 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
  • 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
  • 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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What 5,044 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

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

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  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

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  • New Orleans

    Healthy

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."

5,044 Reviews
  1. David

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  2. Claire

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  3. Gueth

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 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.

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  4. Dee

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.

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  5. Katherine

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Ruchard

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience when we eat there

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love the fried chicken hummus! It was absolutely divine. I paired it with a Dao Chardonnay ! I truly recommend this. My server was named Robert and he was so kind and lovely. I will go back for this exact same dish and I will request for my Server Robert! It was an outstanding lunch.
    ShayaResponded on 19 November 2024
    Anonymous- 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. Robert is a gem! Thank you again for your patronage; We hope to serve you soon. Cheers- Maria with Shaya Restaurant Team

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  10. jessica

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, blowing mind food, very nice place and great atmosphere

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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 5044 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
23:00
Booked 44 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
  • 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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