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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.9
4.9
5067 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli

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2 people
20:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 5,067 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

5,067 Reviews
  1. Seth

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Nicole

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Marilynn

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutly delicious. Look forward to retuning fto try other dishes on the menu.

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  4. Johnny

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I made reservations to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Overall experience was good. The food was amazing. Our reservations was for 8pm. We arrived early and gad a cocktail at the bar while we waited for our table. It was very loud inside and cold. When I made our reservations I made sure to mention that we would be celebrating my wife’s birthday. No one at all acknowledged her birthday. I’ve been to many restaurants for special occasions and was always acknowledged for that occasion. I was dissatisfied to say the least. If not for the food being do good, I would not recommend Shaya. Our dinner bill was $176. I expect a little more for that price. Shaya needs to up their game.

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  5. Juan

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Nothing negative about the experience
    ShayaResponded 6 days ago
    Juan- First and foremost thank you so much for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Much gratitude for your kind words Juan; We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers-

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  6. Eduardo

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the ambience was wonderful, and the service was fantastic (props to our server Dylan).
    ShayaResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Eduardo- First and foremost thank you so much for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. A sincere appreciation for mentioning Dylan's service; he is fantastic. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers- Maria

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  7. Kim

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were attentive, engaging and very cheerful. Our water glasses never emptied and we were checked on to see if we needed more wine or pita bread. The food…oooh wow!! My mother thought she didn’t like hummus. She now really enjoys hummus. Well done Shaya! Well done!! We will be back!!
    ShayaResponded 6 days ago
    Kim- First and foremost thank you so much for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Kim a sincere appreciation for mentioning our servers attention to Hospitality. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers- Maria

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  8. edison

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is 10. However, even though I had made a reservation for a table they wanted to place me at the bar. I had protest it and finally they gave me a table.
    ShayaResponded 5 days ago
    Edison- First and foremost, thank you for your patronage! Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. 5 Stars is our standard for cuisine and service. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wine by the glass. Apologies for any service errors. Your kind words are so appreciated and we hope to serve you again soon:) Cheers- Maria

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  9. Allison

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and pleasant service. Lively atmosphere and repeat customers sharing their favorite recommendations.

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  10. Henry

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved the food and service ! A casual lively vibe. Highly recommend !
    ShayaResponded 6 days ago
    Henry- First and foremost thank you so much for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Henry a sincere appreciation for mentioning our VIBE; We believe that energy is everything :) We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers- Maria

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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 5067 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
20:00
Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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