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Maya, Charlottesville, VA

Maya

4.7
4.7
1537 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Maya is now accepting reservations from 4:30-8:30 every day as well as curbside take out orders during the same hours. Enjoy happy hour at the bar from 4:30-7 or our late night bar Thursday through Saturday.

Please visit our homepage to see our updated selections daily. Please call if you require a reservation over 8 guests or specialized seating requests. Seating preferences will be honored based on volume and staffing.


Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 7 days a week. Our made from scratch menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (434) 979-6292
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for considering Maya restaurant to host your private event! In the last 13 years, we have hosted over 700 private parties and offer 4 private event spaces for in-house functions. Please contact our sales manager for further information.Main Floor Dining Room: 32 Seated, 45 StandingUpstairs Dining Room: 60 Seated, 70 StandingPatio: 80 Seated, 110 StandingBar/Lounge: 30 Seated, 60 Standing
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Cross Street
    7th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Free parking is located along both sides of West Main Street. A large public parking lot is next to Starr Hill Park located behind the Old Albemarle Hotel just two buildings down from Maya. A pay parking lot is located across the street from Maya.
  • Public transit
    http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=3622
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maya offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "friendly, attentive service." The restaurant is praised for its "delicious Southern cuisine," featuring standout dishes like trout, fried oysters, and delectable grits. While some find the atmosphere bustling, the overall experience remains "consistently excellent," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,537 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    Richmond13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Server took way too much time gabbing at tables. Food sitting in window as I walked by. Ours was served barely warm. Some partially cold. Ribs were the worst I have ever been served. Over done leather like bark/crust, dry. Collards soaked in vinegar. Risotto? More like soup with long grain rice. Cheese fritters cold on the inside.

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  2. Danny VIP

    Richmond64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is AWESOME!!! Absolutely delicious food as went both nights I was visiting town. Can’t recommend it more…will definitely be back. :) Great job Maya!

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  3. Randolph VIP

    Washington DC93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very good (Brie), as was the food. I had the oysters with collards and cheesy grits. In my opinion, it is quite difficult to prepare fried oysters well. These were very good. Most restaurants overcook them and they are rubbery inside and have little flavor. These, on the other hand were still juicy inside and had the unique flavor of oysters. The "sides" also were quite good. We were seated in the bar area which was crowded and a bit louder than what we've experienced in the main dining room.

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  4. Stacie

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time eating at Maya and it exceeded expectations. We had the pimento cheese fritters for an appetizer. I had their duck which was on special along with their grits and mac-n-cheese. My fiancee had rockfish, broccoli and roasted potatoes. Everything we ordered was excellent. We will definitely be going back.

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  5. Deborah

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, drinks were yummy and made well, and our waiter was very hospitable. Highly enjoyable experience.

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  6. michael VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice vibe artsy and also casual Engaging servers and staff Food excellent

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  7. Ashley

    Atlanta9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful Valentines Day weekend dinner. The waitress was fantastic and attentive, food brought out in reasonable amount of time. The cheese fritters were delicious for an appetizer. Both main meals (one of us had steak, the other had the Rockfish) were great. We will be back!

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  8. Madeleine

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great (mushroom risotto, steak, gluten-free chocolate torte), our server Joyce was amazing, and the ambiance at Maya was lovely! They were careful to note all food allergies, and the gluten-free food was truly gluten-free (and celiac-friendly).

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  9. Nichole

    Richmond2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Wanted to try Maya for the first time- but for a the prefix Valentine’s Day menu it fell short. The ambiance upstairs was bright lights and not intimate- art felt aggressive- and paper napkins felt a little low end - and yet a $200 dollar bill was the result of the prefix menu. Food was rich and sweet- the cocktail was great though. Overall disappointed for our special night out.

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  10. Kelly

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prefix menu was delicious, a little pricey though.

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FAQs

Maya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 979-6292.

Maya is rated 4.7 stars by 1537 OpenTable diners.

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 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maya

633 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th St. NW
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking is located along both sides of West Main Street. A large public parking lot is next to Starr Hill Park located behind the Old Albemarle Hotel just two buildings down from Maya. A pay parking lot is located across the street from Maya.
  • Public transit
    http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=3622
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (434) 979-6292
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for considering Maya restaurant to host your private event! In the last 13 years, we have hosted over 700 private parties and offer 4 private event spaces for in-house functions. Please contact our sales manager for further information.Main Floor Dining Room: 32 Seated, 45 StandingUpstairs Dining Room: 60 Seated, 70 StandingPatio: 80 Seated, 110 StandingBar/Lounge: 30 Seated, 60 Standing
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