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Maya, Charlottesville, VA

Maya

4.7 (1565)
$31 to $50
Southern
633 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 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
  • 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,565 people are saying

Maya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maya offers "consistently good food and service," blending casual comfort with upscale dining. Known for its "amazing southern food with incredible hospitality," standout dishes include fried oysters, pimento cheese fritters, and trout. The ambiance is "fun" yet intimate, with excellent service from standout staff like Joyce and Ted.
1,565 Reviews

  1. Wayne VIP

    Virginia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Maya continues to provide consistently good food and service. Oysters were perfect, trout was as it always is - very good. Pimento fritters were a well welcomed repeat order. Only wish is that they would have the option of fries with their fried oysters. Having fries for one dish I admit may be a bridge too far.

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  2. Tim VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ted is the best bartender in Charlottesville! Great food great service great atmosphere!

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  3. Audrey

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this southern spot. It’s a perfect balance between casual comfort and upscale dining for parents, romantic dates, and intimate gathering with friends. From the moment we walked in, the spacious, inviting dining area and waitstaff made us feel at home. Service was solid from start to finish: attentive and the staff was warm and knowledgeable about both the menu and drink options. The house gose we tried was local and so tartly sparkly and refreshing! After putting in our order, our food arrived in about 10-15 minutes. We started our meal with the fried green tomatoes. It was served with pickled onions and a smear of spicy pimiento cheese. First time enjoying this dish: found it crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a zesty spicy-ish sauce that paired very well with the rest. The special blackened tuna dish was a pleasant surprise, offering a lighter twist with a summer watermelon salsa. For our mains, the steak was cooked as we asked and paired well with our 2 chosen sides of collard greens and garlicky crispy fingerling potatoes. The shaved brussel sprouts with bacon had just the right amount of crunch and smokiness, while the cornbread, served warm with butter, was the perfect sweet complement! Dessert was also delicious! The chocolate torte cake was rich and indulgent, with subtle notes of hazelnut and a hint of espresso, finished with a unique touch of honey that added an unexpected sweetness. We were disappointed that the vanilla bean cheesecake was unavailable, but the torte more than made up for it! The restaurant’s large, clean bathrooms and overall attention to detail were a nice touch, making the experience feel both polished and comfortable for us. Overall, this spot is a solid choice for anyone seeking a higher-end southern dining experience with excellent service and a lovely, quite intimate atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back to explore the rest of the ever-changing menu!

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  4. Wayne VIP

    Virginia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, great food and quiet enough so you don’t have to shout. Oysters and trout were spot on as were pimento cheese fritters.

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  5. Lauren

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was absolutely wonderful as we had three kiddos, and she was quick to get their order as well as our drinks. Food was great for my husband and I, but only subpar for kiddos, which sort of stands to reason. Drinks were fine, nothing too fancy but refreshing on a hot day.

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  6. James

    Virginia35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. The fried oysters, rockfish, shaved Brussel sprouts and whipped potatoes were amazing. This is our 2nd time dining at Maya when we visit Charlottesville. We will dine again the next time.

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  7. Chris

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great gluten free choices. Delicious Gluten Free (!) crispy fried oysters. Friendly, nice waitress. Casual atmosphere.

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  8. Robert

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is a problem. Parking on the street is impossible. Parking in the railroad station is difficult, expensive and time consuming. This is a limitation that will keep me from going to that restaurant again, despite it being a great restaurant.

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  9. Marilu

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m never disappointed at Maya. I’ve had the trout in caper butter, which was outstanding and the fried oysters, which were better than any I’ve ever had. Make sure you try the carrot appetizer.

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  10. Jim VIP

    West Palm Beach22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the bar. Don't let them seat you in the back room.... No ambiance! The food was truly outstanding. We had the heirloom carrot appetizer which excellent. My wife had the chicken breast with ham gravy and I had the risotto. They were both really well prepared and beautifully presented. Going back tomorrow night!

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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 1565 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
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
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 Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
    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
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