Shaya

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4.9

5048 Reviews

$31 to $50

Israeli

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 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 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
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

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

What 5,048 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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 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

D
Dave
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined today
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.
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Lyda
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day 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!
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David
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 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.
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Claire
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 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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Lauren
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 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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Gueth
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 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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Dee
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 6 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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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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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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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

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

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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

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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Shaya

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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FRIED CHICKEN

KVAROY SALMON

LAMB RAGÚ

Salatim

BABA GANOUSH

MOUSSAKA

SMOKED LABNEH

PICKLES

IKRA

ROASTED BEETS

Hummus

CAULIFLOWERUS$16.00

FRIED CHICKENUS$17.00

LAMB RAGÚUS$18.00

TAHINIUS$14.00

WILD MUSHROOMUS$17.00

Small Plates

LAMB KOFTE KEBABUS$20.00

CRISPY HALLOUMIUS$15.00

FALAFELUS$13.00

SUJUK PIDEUS$16.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$12.00

ISRAELI SALADUS$15.00

FATTOUSH SALADUS$15.00

Large Plates

FALAFEL SANDWICHUS$16.00

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICHUS$18.00

LAMB BURGERUS$22.00

ARAYESUS$20.00

CHICKEN LEG & THIGHUS$26.00

GULF SHRIMP KEBABUS$28.00

KVAROY SALMONUS$30.00

Desserts

DATE CINNAMON BABKAUS$14.00

CHOCOLATE TAHINI MOUSSEUS$13.00

LABNEH CHEESECAKEUS$12.00

SEASONAL ICE CREAM OR GELATOUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shaya restaurant rated?

Does Shaya offer gift cards?

Is Shaya currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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