Shaya

Name: Shaya
Address: 4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70115
Telephone: (504) 891-4213
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

4038 Reviews

$31 to $50

Israeli

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Shaya restaurant marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition. Shaya approaches Israeli cuisine as a grand mosaic, drawing influence and inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana. Shaya highlights seasonal, responsibly- and locally-sourced ingredients.

The wood-fire oven is central to both the menu and the dining experience, from the incredible homemade, wood-fired pita to vegetable-centric small plates and heartier entrees. Many of the dishes on the diverse menu are meant to be shared and enjoyed throughout many courses.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Israeli, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 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: (844) 537-6428

Location
4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

COOLinary Dinner: $45!
$45.00 per person
Aug 1 - Aug 31, 2022
Shaya's COOLinary Dinner for $45! First Course Choice Of Tahini Hummus or Cauliflower Hummus or Lamb Ragu Hummus Second Course Demi Fattoush Salad | Seasonal Greens ,Heirloom Carrots ,Green Onions ,Sumac Date Vinaigrette , Pita Chips Or Falafel | Green Tahini , Pickled Cabbage Third Course Kvaroy Salmon | Caramelized harissa , Couscous “ risotto “ , sweet Corn Or Chicken Leg and thigh | Aromatic Rice , Charred green onions , Pistachio , Pecan , Tzatziki Dessert Seasonal Sorbet Scoop Price is per person, plus beverages, tax, and gratuity
COOLinary Lunch: $25!
$25.00 per person
Aug 1 - Aug 31, 2022
Shaya's COOLinary Lunch Menu for $25! First Course Choice Of Tahini Hummus or Cauliflower Hummus Second Course Chicken Shawarma Pickled Cabbage - Toum - Ararat Fries Or Shakshuka Seasonal Vegetables - Spicy Chilies - Tomato - soft cooked egg - Herbs Price is per person, plus beverages, tax, and gratuity.

Popular dishes

LAMB KOFTE$17.00
heirloom tomato, eech, tahini
CRISPY HALLOUMI$14.00
figs, apricots, arak, dill
FALAFEL$13.00
green tahini, pickled cabbage
ISRAELI SALAD$14.00
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions with preserved lemon vinaigrette, Bulgarian feta
FATTOUSH SALAD$15.00
seasonal greens, heirloom carrots, green onions, sumac date vinaigrette, za'atar pita chips

Large Plates

FALAFEL SANDWICH$16.00
cucumber, tomato, red onion, hummus, red chilies
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICH$17.00
brioche, harissa mayonnaise, shaved pickles
LAMB BURGER$18.00
feta, toum, sumac onions, tomato, arugula
SAMKE HARRA SANDWICH$21.00
gulf fish, tahini, radishes, anaheim peppers, herbs served with housemade potato chips
CHICKEN LEG & THIGH$24.00
aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecan, tzatziki
ROYAL RED SHRIMP$27.00
qatari rice, soft herbs, crispy shallots
KVAROY SALMON$28.00
caramelized harissa, couscous "risotto", sweet corn

Desserts

WARM CHOCOLATE BABKA$13.00
almond gelato, salted caramel
MALABI$12.00
gingersnap crumble, seasonal fruit
LABNEH CHEESECAKE$11.00
bastilla nuts, orange blossom gelato
SEASONAL ICE CREAM OR GELATO$7.00

What 4,038 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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RobertB
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good, bread was amazing. will def go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great. The air conditioning was way too strong. We were freezing and made us not enjoy meal the way we should have. We asked the server and she said the manager wouldn’t let her turn it down. She was cold too. She said oven makes kitchen hot. Doesn’t seem sustainable. Love the restaurant for many years but hope they can be more responsible with ac and respectful of customer’s experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and amazing service. I was obsessed with our waitress she was so sweet and tentative! We got 3 of the starter dips with pita and the fried chicken hummus (recommended by our waitress) and we couldn’t even finish it all! But it was so good and I was sad I was full. 10/10 would come back and recommend to friends in the area!
SR
SeaneR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Our food was cold; brought back luke-warm. Our waitress was a jewel, but surprisingly disappointing with the food!
VW
ValW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my brother and his wife for their first time - food and service was amazing as always! Our go to place when visiting Ner Orleans!
A
Anon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic! The fried chicken hummus and heirloom tomatoes were my favorite!
JG
JuliaG
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Always try to come to Shaya when I’m NOLA.
LG
LouisianaGurl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at Shaya, and chose to sit at the bar, during a Friday lunch. The bartender was outstanding. I worked in hospitality, and realized, as we were waiting on our table, the go to person was right there. He guided us perfectly, on what he liked. The cocktails were amazing. I live in the area, love to cook, and appreciate fresh popping with flavor, presentations. Shaya, the herbs used, made the dishes pop. The kitchen floor was spotless. Yes, I looked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Must try place in NOLA in my opinion. Everything we ate was delicious and unique. The hummus is one of a kind!
DO
DelphineO
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience2
Too cold and too expensive ! No sweet tea it’ll be easy to prepare Falafels good and salmon but salad too much oignon
JP
JanP
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect from start to finish!
LR
LisaR
New Orleans
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Addicting!
RG
RobertG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great experience. The food was exciting for the palate and the service attentive. Their pita bread is amazing. My wife and I look forward to our future visits
M
Maximus
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in the courtyard and had the 4 course Coolinary menu. Everything was delicious from the hummus and bread to start, to the falafel and fetoush salad, the salmon and chicken leg, as well as the seasonal sorbet to wrap things up. The cocktails were inspired and tasty as well. Our server, Dylan, was friendly, informative and responsive. We had a great experience and will certainly be going back!
JJ
JeffJ
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is some of the best food you will ever eat, and at surprisingly reasonable prices!
MS
MiyahS
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and service was just as amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cici (please excuse me if the spelling is incorrect) was such a joy. She really made our dining experience 1000× better. It was a pleasant evening altogether.
s
susana
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have come all the way from London to visit and it did not disappoint. The most fabulous meal. Every mouthful was delicious.
FK
FoodieKing
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salmon with couscous risotto is so rich and delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bring a sweater it was chilly
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Food, service, staff, are all excellent!
RA
RobtA
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Terrific options that are beautifully presented and very tasty. Portions are a bit small, so plan accordingly.
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Hospitalitycounts
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
In an industry that should be known for being customer friendly, Shaya fell way below the bar of adequate. We arrived at 11:50 for a noon reservation. It was pouring rain and we were getting soaked even though we had umbrellas. We tried to open the door and the young hostess gestured it would be 5 minutes. Really? We weren't asking to be served immediately. We just wanted to get in out of the rain! We took cover across the street under a wine store's awning and the staff person ope ened the door and invited us in! After we were seated at Shaya, a couple of tourists came in. They had been caught in the rain with no umbrella and were drenched. Nobody thought to go to the kitchen to get a towel or even offer them an extra napkin. I'm a La. native and run a museum where customer service is something we pride ourselves on. The food was delicious, but we won't be back.
ShayaResponded on August 4, 2022Thank you for bringing this to our attention and taking the time to give us your feedback. We are deeply sorry that you were not accommodated before opening hours due to the rain. We are strict about opening door before opening hours, however there is always room for accommodations, especially if you and your guests are getting soaked. Please allow us time to address the staff to explain the importance of hospitality and how to greet guests by offering them time to dry off with provided towels and/or asking if they need anything. We are pleased to see you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and food. We hope you will give us another try. All the best, Shaya Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Miller made our visit amazing! Great suggestions and kept our meal moving without rushing us. Honestly could not have asked for a better experience! I hope management appreciates what an wonderful employee they have in her. The food was amazing with great cocktails to go with.
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Dana
New Orleans
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great meal! Always consistently delicious and great service!
JC
JillC
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular food. One of the best meals I’ve ever had in Nola.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best spot to eat in NOLA! Such a cute restaurant in design, but the food is next level. The hummus is SO good. Amazing service and drinks as well. Highly recommend!
SG
SouthernGirl
New Orleans
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service- Dylan was attentive and the absolute best! Food as always was timely and excellent. Highly recommend.
CW
CalW
Little Rock
326 reviews
vip
3.0
326 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Service was very good as usual. I made a mistake ordering the salmon well done. It and the couscous were over/cooked. Monday night is busy busy busy.
c
chris70448
New Orleans
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
First time visit but will be back. Service was excellent and for a 5 star establishment we were surprised by both the reasonable prices and the portion size. Very evident that all is fresh and the dishes burst with flavor. My only regret is that after multiple shared small plates we had no room left to try an entree
L
Leticia
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Good but after reading the reviews I expected more. Tried it but probably won't go back way to many restaurants out here for choose from.
GS
GaryS
Louisville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Saw the Feed Phil episode and decided to make the trip. Baba Ganoush was good. The lamb was too salty. My only complaint. Nice service. Nice restaurant.
JO
JackieO
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Omg. Please, please go here. We shared a variety of small plates and the shining star was the heirloom tomatoes with pita.
AH
AnneH
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
About 5 years ago I was in New Orleans and went to Shaya for the first time and was thrilled with our amazing dinner. I’m back in New Orleans now and went back to Shaya hoping my experience would be the same. It was! Every bite was exciting. With so many amazing restaurants in New Orleans it’s hard to pick a favorite, but after last night I would have to put Shaya at the top of my favorites list.
BB
BridgitteB
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience! The food and service were excellent!
JG
JamesG
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my wife's favorite restaurant. We come here for special occasions or sometimes just for a special treat. The lamb ragu hummus is a must order every time we are there, and occasionally we have to order a second helping to go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The restaurant is amazing the food is great
RG
RebekahG
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing menu filled with so many delicious food options. Friendly, knowledgeable service. Excellent atmosphere. Will absolutely eat here again!
B
Bryan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Fried chicken hummus was the best thing we ate.

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You can order delivery directly from Shaya using the Order Online button. Shaya also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-4213.

Shaya is rated 4.9 stars by 4038 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.