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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.9
4.9
5051 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Israeli, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-4213
  • 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: (504) 766-1362
  • 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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What 5,051 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Innovative

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shaya is a culinary gem in New Orleans, renowned for its "phenomenal and fresh" Middle Eastern cuisine. Guests rave about the "delicious" hummus, hot fluffy pita, and innovative dishes. The restaurant boasts "impeccable" service, a "lovely" atmosphere, and a menu that caters to all, making it a "must-visit" spot.

5,051 Reviews
  1. Chuck

    Pittsburgh

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service. We enjoyed the Humas the most.

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  2. Laura

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Second time in Nola second time going to Shaya!!!
    ShayaResponded 4 days ago
    Laura- First and foremost thank you for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. A sincere appreciation for your kind words. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wines by the glass. We look forward to serving you again soon :) Cheers- Maria

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  3. Dave

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is fantastic. Service wonderful. Never miss this place when I’m in New Orleans.
    ShayaResponded 7 days ago
    Dave- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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  4. Lyda

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been waiting for so long to go to Shaya! It was a beautiful restaurant with attention to details and amazing service! The fried chicken hummus was incredible and by far our favorite…nothing like it we have ever tried! Comparable to a hummus from a Michelin restaurant in DC…definitely a must try on Shaya’s menu! Can’t wait to return here next time we are in New Orleans!
    ShayaResponded 7 days ago
    Lyda- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. A sincere appreciation for your kind words. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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  5. David

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! We order one appetizer and three small plates. All were excellent. The lamb was the standout dish. Sous chef Louis also makes a tremendous Chocolate Tanini Brownie.
    ShayaResponded 7 days ago
    David- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! Chef Louis is a gem and we are lucky to have him here at Shaya. We are thrilled that you had a fantastic experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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  6. Claire

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and we enjoyed great service. Shaya was very noisy.

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  7. Lauren

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the outdoor space and appreciated the team putting two tables together to accommodate us.
    ShayaResponded 4 days ago
    Lauren- First and foremost THANK YOU for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. A sincere appreciation for your kind words; i love our patio. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wines by the glass. We look forward to serving you again soon :) Cheers- Maria

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  8. Gueth

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was next level. Thank you for taking care of us at lunch today.
    ShayaResponded 7 days ago
    Gueth- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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  9. Dee

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to Shaya...and just like our first visit, we loved our meal. We enjoyed three of the dips: Babaganoush, Ikra, and another that had anchovies. They were all amazing! Of course, the fresh, warm pitas would make anything taste yummy! Next we had the hummus with fried chicken. It was good, but wish we had gotten the hummus with lamb ragu which we had last time and it was truly outstanding. We enjoyed a salad, that could have been cut up a bit more. It was sort of messy to get onto your plate and eat. It was good, but nothing special. Finally we enjoyed the hanger steak and potatoes. Delicious! Tender. Juicy. Just really good. They have great wine selections and the service was appropriately attentive without being annoying. We will definitely return if we come back to NOLA.
    ShayaResponded 7 days ago
    Dee- First and foremost thank you for your patronage! We are thrilled that you had a 5 Star experience. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Wether positive or negative, value our customers taking their time to review us. A sincere appreciation for your kind words. Team Shaya looks forward to serving you again:) Cheers - Maria

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  10. Katherine

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly experience and we will recommend to others

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FAQs

Shaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-4213.

Shaya is rated 4.9 stars by 5051 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shaya

4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    General Pershing Street
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Israeli, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited parking is available in our private lot. Street parking is also available along Magazine Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fariz Choumali
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-4213
  • 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: (504) 766-1362
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