Maya

Name: Maya
Address: 633 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22903
Telephone: (434) 979-6292
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1355 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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Maya is now accepting reservations from 4:30-8:30 Monday through Saturday as well as curbside take out orders during the same hours. Please visit our homepage to see our updated selections daily. You will be seated six feet from each table. Please call if you require a reservation over 8 guests.

Maya does request that all guests entering the building are vaccinated for the safety of the other guests as well as staff. We ask that you opt for take away dining options if you are not fully vaccinated.

Masks are required while entering and exiting the property as well as anytime you are not seated at your table. You will have an hour and a half to enjoy your meal and company.

Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 5 days a week. Our “made from scratch” menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 979-6292
Website
http://www.maya-restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Christian Kelly
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
Private party contact
Johnson Bowers: (434) 979-6292

Location
633 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mixed Greens Salad*$13.00
english peas, sweet pickled onions, strawberry, cucumber, shaved manchengo, sourdough croutons, lemon basil vinaigrette
Pimento Cheese Fritters$15.00
with chive sour cream, house made pepper jelly
Fried Green Tomatoes$14.00
smoked cheddar pimento cheese, pickled red onion
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters*$15.00
served with house made remoulade
Roasted Heirloom Carrots$13.00
carrot butter, lemon ricotta, carrot/mint/radish slaw, crushed cashews, cardamom honey
Braised Pork Belly*$14.00
grilled peach, lemon poppyseed shortbread, rhubarb sherry wine gastrique

Dinners

Choice of two sides unless otherwise noted. Pick 4* ($26) - Choose 4 sides as an entree. All dinners come with two sides, unless otherwise noted*

1/2 Rack Back Pork Ribs$26.00
house made bbq sauce
12 oz Pepper Crusted NY Strip$39.00
house steak sauce
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$28.00
caper brown butter
Mushroom Risotto*$27.00
Choice of one side. Roasted mushrooms, english peas, leeks, sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, chardonnay butter, truffle oil mosto. Served w/ pink peppercorn whipped local goat cheese on yeasted cornbread
Pan Seared Rockfish$28.00
charred corn sweet peppers and leeks, sweet corn sherry butter
Local Chicken Breast*$27.00
ham gravy
Mushroom Lentil Cakes$25.00
root vegetable puree, charred onion balsamic, local micro greens
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters*$28.00
house made remoulade sauce
Bone In Pork Chop (Porterhouse)*$29.00
pineapple habenero glaze, fried vidalia onions

Sides - à La Carte

Sauteed Green Beans
charred shallots, red peppers, garlic
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
garlic & herbs
Shaved Brussels Sprouts**
w/ bacon & onions
Cornbread
2 piece for a la carte
Macaroni & Cheese
Whipped Potatoes
Collard Greens
White Cheddar Stone Ground Grits
Roasted Broccoli
with shallots and roasted garlic

Dessert

$10

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
local peach jam, raspberry puree, lemon ginger syrup
Chocolate Torte*
ganache, pistachio lacey cookie, whipped cream
Peanut Butter Fluff Pie
chocolate ganache, graham cracker crust, whipped cream
Key Lime Pie
candied orange peel, pineapple syrup, whipped cream

What 1,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Best Food
Charlottesville
Innovative
Charlottesville
Healthy
Charlottesville
Neighborhood gem
Charlottesville
Great for outdoor dining
Charlottesville
Lively
Charlottesville
Most Booked

1,355 Reviews

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LibbaW
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food4service1ambience3
Our reservation was 7:30, we weren’t seated until 7:50, standing in back corner for 20 mins. Once seated, because our waiter had many tables including a party of 14, our service was unusually dismal. We didn’t receive our meal until 8:30. Food was good but charred. This was very unusual. We will not eat there on a Sat. again.
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FranklinSix
Western NC
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was a nice dining experience. We eat at a lot of different restaurants around the world. And, in terms of meals that we've had and enjoyed, this was nice. Service was also solid and cocktails were interesting. We can understand the rating it receives on OT given that most diners are from this area. A more accurate rating for someone looking for a place to eat and coming from a hot food scene has this in a 3.75-4.0 range. It’s definitely nice and a lovely place to go to. And it was one of the better restaurants we ate at in Charlottesville this past weekend. But you need to calibrate yourself for good, not “Exceptional,” as might be construed from a 4.6 OT rating. It is also a place we’d go back to on occasion. Cheers,
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CharlesO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was excellent, although I felt like the rockfish I had back in April was better than it was last night. The pork belly and peanut butter fluff pie were outstanding. Bar service was slow - it seemed like maybe someone didn’t show up? Our waiter was very competent and showed good judgment. It was a first date and he was always there when we wanted him and never there when we didn’t.
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AlbertD
Atlantic City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everything was very good. Service excellent. The entire staff was friendly and added to our dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful! Service was impeccable from the hostess to the bartender and the server. Highly recommend!
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Silvia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal at Maya, the food, drinks, service and atmosphere on the patio outside were very good! Will definitely be back!
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museumgal
Richmond
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Excellent food. From ribs to mushroom risotto to shrimp and rockfish cakes everyone on my party enjoyed our meal. Thank you.
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KIRKR
Richmond
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. The rockfish and country fried ny strip were superb.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great service and good food. Stopped in for a meal on our way through town and are so glad we found this place!
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LindaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
There were four in our party, each of us had a different meal and all four meals were excellent. Our waiter was friendly and informative and the service was great! We throughly enjoyed our time at Maya and will be back.
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AJSli
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner at Maya. The trout was amazing and nicely done with capers and butter. The side of cabbage with bacon was delicious. The service was terrific - helpful and informative. We definitely will go back.
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AnnemarieN
Charleston
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We were looking forward to a great evening. We were seated at 7:15. No one approached us until 7:30. We placed a drink order. At 8:00 we got our drinks and placed our dinner order. At approximately 8:40 we were told that there was a mistake and our whole bill would be comped. At 8:55 we got our dinner. My side dishes were cold probably because the fried oysters were being cooked. My husband’s rockfish was tasteless. Needless to say, it was a ruined evening and we won’t be recommending Maya anytime soon. However the drinks were good though late in arriving because they were sent to wrong table!
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WHdweller
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Second time dining here, and as before the food was inventive and tasty. Our group especially enjoyed the pimento cheese fritters. The service started off attentive and friendly but became slow and disorganized after the appetizers. Some items never arrived. Overall a good meal.
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CB25
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
Service left much to be desired, but the food was tasty. We sat 20+ minutes before wait staff greated the table. Ww waited 15 more minutes for drinks. Staff was not attentive. The food was good, but for the price, the experience was lacking.
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CourtneyP
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at Maya. I highly recommend. Food was 5 stars. We had the fried pimento cheese, the steak, the mushroom risotto and peanut butter fluff. Seriously, everything we had was delicious.
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JFM1
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, Maya offers excellent food and attentive service.
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AnnaleiseC
London
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Great service, food was unfortunately very slow. Tasty once it finally arrived
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LizR
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was absolutely delicious. Ate early so noise was acceptable.
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DonM
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service and nice location! I highly recommend it!
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DavidP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. Food was exquisite. I had the Tuna special and it was delicious, melt in your mouth type experience. Will definitely put this restaurant as one of my top picks for Charlottesville.
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LouisA
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. The staff is friendly and efficient. The food is outstanding. We are vacationing at a nearby resort and Maya outshined them in every measurable area. We look forward to returning on our next trip to Charlottesville.
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LauraB64
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. We had a booth in the bar area. John was our waiter and bar tender. Great food, drinks and service. Will definitely be back!
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MichaelH
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food. Delectable fried oysters, sumptuous risotto, very tasty vegetables. Highly recommend!
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Kathy
St. Louis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were looking for a local place for dinner and stumbled upon Maya! We enjoyed the welcoming ambiance. The staff was wonderful and the food was even better. #Luluformayor
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LauraH
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
THE GRITS. They really are so amazing. I have never had grits so fluffy. Seriously, all of the food was outstanding. The rockfish was tasting as was the mushroom risotto that my friend had. The fried green tomatos on pimento cheese were also super tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We really enjoyed the visit. We shared the risotto and an appetizer special and they were nice enough to serve it already split. We sat outdoors on a beautiful night. Decent wine selection. I will go back!
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GARYM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and a nice selection on the menu. Would definitely return.
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FussyInSarasota
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All three of us had different entrees, all terrific. It was noisy but nice ambiance.
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HeidiN
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time and a delicious meal! Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience5
We ate at Maya in a very rainy night in July. The food was very good and the restaurant is cute. Our server was not busy but our table was clearly not a priority. Cocktails (ordered first) came after appetizers and we were not asked if we wanted another beverage (even water).
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Gene
Atlanta Metro
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Location was nice, the food was just ok. Everything we ate was over laced with black pepper (macaroni and cheese, cream potatoes, collards, pork chop, oysters). Not sure why? The service was just ok, but somewhat slow. Will I go there again? Probably not.
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Slsawyer74
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice imaginative menu. The food was great and the service excellent. The drinks (Ted-tinis) were awesome!
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Mark
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great dining experience! Wonderful food and warm, attentive service.
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CvilleJH
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maya is our go-to restaurant to take visitors who’ve never had authentic and high quality Southern cooking. It never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service were amazing. Joyce, our server, made the night really special. We felt right at home. Thanks for a great evening.
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AlexC
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience1
Food was good; service and ambience very disappointing. I recommend getting takeout and skipping the night out. Not worth the babysitting money.
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1CvilleDiner
Richmond
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent menu with beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian choices. Well prepared. Our pan sautéed chicken w/pan gravy was delicious. Fried oysters were in crispy crust, cooked perfectly. Good selection of sides, cheesy grits and roasted broccoli were good. Desserts were scrumptious; key lime pie and elegant cheese cheesecake were our choices. Cordial, professional service. We’ll be back!
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Keswickva
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great variety, yummy oysters and grits, friendly and attentive service.
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LindaP
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joyce, our server, was wonderful and knowledgeable!
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Dale
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
A fabulous meal. We have eaten here twice and the food and sides are excellent. Very flavorful. The service is outstanding and friendly.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Maya using the Order Online button. Maya also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 979-6292.

Maya is rated 4.6 stars by 1355 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

633 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
7th St. NW
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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
Executive chef
Chef Christian Kelly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maya-restaurant.com/
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
Private party contact
Johnson Bowers: (434) 979-6292

Maya

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Pan Seared Rockfish

Mushroom Risotto

Pimento Cheese Fritters (V)

Special

7 oz. Hanger Steak$32.00

Starters

Mixed Greens Salad*$13.00

Pimento Cheese Fritters$15.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$14.00

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters*$15.00

Roasted Heirloom Carrots$13.00

Braised Pork Belly*$14.00

Dinners

1/2 Rack Back Pork Ribs$26.00

12 oz Pepper Crusted NY Strip$39.00

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$28.00

Mushroom Risotto*$27.00

Pan Seared Rockfish$28.00

Local Chicken Breast*$27.00

Mushroom Lentil Cakes$25.00

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters*$28.00

Bone In Pork Chop (Porterhouse)*$29.00

Sides - à La Carte

Sauteed Green Beans

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Shaved Brussels Sprouts**

Cornbread

Macaroni & Cheese

Whipped Potatoes

Collard Greens

White Cheddar Stone Ground Grits

Roasted Broccoli

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Chocolate Torte*

Peanut Butter Fluff Pie

Key Lime Pie

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Maya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Maya restaurant rated?

Is Maya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information