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Maya, Charlottesville, VA
Maya, Charlottesville, VA
Maya, Charlottesville, VA
Maya, Charlottesville, VA
Maya, Charlottesville, VA

Maya

4.6
4.6
1355 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

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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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 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
  • 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
  • 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
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