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   Jank

   New Orleans

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   A perfect evening. Everyone still raving about the food, setting and service. Thanks

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   ArleneL

   Nashville

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The waitress was superb The food delicious The courtyard quieter than inside

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   Stukk2112

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   I have been trying to get a chance to enjoy the offerings of SHAYA on Magazine for a couple years. I must say that the lunchtime service was incredible. We really enjoyed the ”pickles”. Though, we should have forgone the 3 for $15 bread spreads/nibbling options at the top of the menu. The lack of hummus on our table with the fresh pita was disappointing. Next time, we will opt for a hummus option for the table (and maybe just the pickles). The entrées we did order were satisfying and interesting blending of flavors. I enjoyed the falafel sandwich. Next time, no fries. The veggie option with this sandwich is the way to go (according to my daughter). My husband loved his lamb burger. Next time, I will definitely try the fried chicken hummus. Also, we will try to get there for an evening dinner, ASAP, to see if the menu options are even more enticing. Overall, we enjoyed the experience at dear Shaya!

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   LindaK

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Enjoyed our dinner. Every dish was great! Great selection.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful staff and delicious food!

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   SusanB

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Awesome food. We were so glad that a coworker recommended it. It was definitely the best hummus we have ever had and the fresh pita was impossible to resist. Delicious falafel. Hard to pick our favorite bites.

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   KBHR

   New Orleans

   47 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The menu and food are excellent. However, we had a rocky start since we arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation and the front door was locked. Several guests (also with reservations) we’re standing outside on a very warm day waiting and there was no indication that the room would be opened anytime soon, creating unnecessary angst for the patrons. Needless to say, not a happy crowd. Not sure what the solution for Shaya is but this starts the patrons out with a bad taste and questioning one’s decision to bring guests to dine here. The wait staff is spot on and attentive and once inside things go well. The food is creative and delightful.

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   RonV

   Tallahassee

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Special thanks to Alyssa the bar tender. She is amazing and took special care of me throughout the whole meal. Alyssa made the dinning experience amazing from start to finish. She is an extreme multi tasker and an amazing persona. If you get a chance to sit on the bar, you are in for a treat. Definitely coming back on my next trip. Some key menu suggestions: Ikra Humus Tahini Kofta The Tahini Mousset is out of this world......

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   MeganL

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic food. Great place to share food and enjoy your friends

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    IngaBinga

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing. Everything was wonderful. Very special birthday dinner!!

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    Bandaid

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Had such an amazing meal here a few years back it was a no-brainer to return as we visit NOLA infrequently. Ambiance remains great. Some of the items were over-seasoned. (beets and baba ghanoush) The fried chicken hummus and Lamb shank were excellent. Table service could have been more attentive (i.e. water glasses never re-filled).

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    LynnDave

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    We were lucky to sit outside in the courtyard last minute. We had a superb dinner-slow cooked lamb, fillet of salmon and babka for dessert. Courtyard is very peaceful and much quieter than indoors. Would love to eat at Shaya again!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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    MarkG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    We heard about Shaya on the show Someone Feed Phil and decided we had to try it. Shaya did not disappoint. The Chicken Hummus and Pita was enough for a meal and the desserts were outstanding!

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    charlottenc

    Charlotte

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were exceptional. Imaginative cuisine that was delicious. The restaurant is lovely and we were able to talk with friends at our table easily. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and steered us in the right direction.

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    Lisa

    Fort Lauderdale

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing meal-- fresh, delicious, fabulous service (Jessica) and lovely bright setting! Exceeded expectations and the build up was huge! Will be a must go from now on!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have dined at Shaya in the past and have always enjoyed the restaurant. We were with vegetarian friends attending jazz fest seeking interesting options around town. My first thought went to Shaya as it was excellent then and still does an exemplary job. Compliments to all staff, great experience, we will definitely return!

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    CindiD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing! I would definitely recommend the Wagyu brisket sandwich and the shrimp and rice entree.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Had a reservation for lunch, but got there and we chose to sit at the bar. Alyssa took care of us. Service was outstanding, cocktails were exceptional, and the food was equal to both. Do it!

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    ShiraC

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All the food was incredible. Service was also top notch. Basically the best meal I ever had.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

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    Great service. Very helpful. Food, as always, astounding

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    MariiaI

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best restaurant in New Orleans! Coming back!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Terrific Mediterranean food restaurant! Loved the kafte kababs, flat bread and Greek style salad. Excellent bottle of Chenin blanc. Nice atmosphere. Next time want to try the outside patio dining.

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    LauraG

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Usually wonderful but this time service was slow; cocktails were slow; we had to ask multiple times for utensils and had to send back our food because it came out cold. Not sure whether it was just an off day. Hummuses were fantastic as usual as was the pita and the salad

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great restaurant - will be back again the next time I am in NOLA!

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    ElizabethM

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best pita bread! The food, service, and ambience are top notch

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    FOODisLIFE

    Baltimore

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Shaya is everything food should be. Fun, flavorful and beautifully delicious. I will never eat another hummus because theirs has spoiled me forever. The land burger is divine and the mocktails are delicious and refreshing.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    The food was amazing and I would definitely go again but ask for a different server. Our waiter was not attentive to us. He would speak to other tables for 10 minutes, give suggestions, describe the food but would either walk past us or stop for a second to ask us if we needed anything and then walk away. At one point, I had to tell to stop walking away so we could place our order. We felt discriminated against and did not appreciate it.

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    GerylP

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    It was a bit of a wait to get reservations- about 3 weeks, via Open Table. We arrived about 10 m early of our 5pm seating. The restaurant was not crowed. More empty tables than full. No one greeted us at the hostess desk for close to 6m when a busboy said someone would be w/ us shortly. She was but had us down for outside seating which I did not request or want. I did not understand what the big deal was as the majority of tables were empty-were they expecting an onslaught of customers at 5pm? We were sat inside and it was fine. The restaurant saw about 4 more tables get filled but the entire courtyard was empty and inside there were several empty tables during our 1 1/2 our meal. So why so tough to get a reservation? The busboy came and started explaining the menu and we asked for drinks and halfway thru, he said he'd be right back and instead a female waitress came. Confusion about whether or not he ordered the drinks ensued and we started all over. There were alot of servers and busboys refilling water glasses but the waiter service was rather slow EXCEPT they did keep the pita bread coming which was delicious. The food menu is mainly small plates and there's a limited amount of large plates. All of us shared a bunch of small plates that were very good. No desert as we were full. We had to wait for our check as did the table next to us who were done before us. The staff were nice and friendly and the place has a good vibe. Overall, I think it was worth visiting and I'm glad we did, but the service needs to become better organized. And no patrons should be left standing at the hostess desk for more than a minute or two. PS- I recommend the cauliflower hummus, baba ganoush, and lamb kafta (all; small plates).

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Staff is very attentive. The food was excellent, fresh, beautiful ingredients. A must try is the hummus with fresh made pita.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    It was a wonderful, beautiful meal but it was absolutely freezing! The a/c was cranked and we definitely rushed our meal to get outside to the warmth.

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    ChiEater

    London

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Great food. Average service

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    KiTaniL

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tis was our first but not last visit. The food was great- you must try the fried chicken humus! The sharable plates are great. Our server Jerry was knowledgeable and great with recommendations. Kudos to this hidden gem!

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    BrianH

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quality all around. Try the asparagus and red shrimp . Perfection!

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35. DF

    DFNY

    Mississippi

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Kayla was wonderful. Walked us through food options and wine recs. Slow cooked lamb is a must have.

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    MicheleW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was excellent. A must restaurant to visit Staff was amazing food was outstanding

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    Nancii

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food and service great. Only negative- was 10 minutes late but did call to inform them and they gave my outside table to someone else

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    RobertT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another delicious meal at Shaya did not disappoint. We love this place and just wish there was a Shaya in The Bay Area.

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    KerryDavis

    New Orleans

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Outstanding service and the food was point on as always!! Don’t ever miss an opportunity to dine at Shaya!!

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    TimothyS

    New Orleans

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    This was our second time at Shaya. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The place wasn't especially crowded. I know restaurants are just coming out of COVID so I give them a little grace. The food was good and high quality as I've always found it to be here. I only saw two downsides. The dining room was freezing cold. I mean you could have hung meat in there. We asked if they could adjust the temp and they did--slightly. I appreciate the effort. There was one food item we never received. It was sort of our main course but it ended up being OK because we stuffed ourselves on appetizers and the salad. I like that it is an almost healthy alternative to all the really heavy food in New Orleans. Watch out of the pita--it's delicious but easy to stuff yourself on bread and not leave room for their really good food. We'll be back.

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