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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.9
4.9
5058 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
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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  • 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
  • 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: (504) 766-1362
  • Location
    4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Menu

Salatim

1 for $6 - 3 for $15 - 5 for $25

  • BABA GANOUSH

    creamy eggplant, charred green onion, olive oil

    • MOUSSAKA

      chickpeas, tomato, eggplant, onion spread

      • SMOKED LABNEH

        lima beans, charred chili vinaigrette

        • PICKLES

          market vegetables

          • IKRA

            whipped cream cheese, anchovies, shallots, dill

            • ROASTED BEETS

              black garlic molasses, pistachio dukkah

              Hummus

              • CAULIFLOWERUS$16.00

                caramelized onions, cilantro

                • FRIED CHICKENUS$17.00

                  date salsa verde, tunisian spices, aleppo pepper

                  • LAMB RAGÚUS$18.00

                    crispy chickpeas

                    • TAHINIUS$14.00

                      extra virgin olive oil, harissa

                      • WILD MUSHROOMUS$17.00

                        sage-brown butter, za'atar-hazelnuts

                        Small Plates

                        • LAMB KOFTE KEBABUS$20.00

                          carrot muhammara, tahini, parsley

                          • CRISPY HALLOUMIUS$15.00

                            LA strawberries, apricots, arak, mint

                            • FALAFELUS$13.00

                              green tahini, pickled cabbage

                              • SUJUK PIDEUS$16.00

                                armenian spiced meat, tomatoes, mozzarella, pomegranate molasses

                                • BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$12.00

                                  tahini, shallots, fresh herbs

                                  • ISRAELI SALADUS$15.00

                                    cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, preserved lemon vinaigrette, Bulgarian feta

                                    • FATTOUSH SALADUS$15.00

                                      little gems, tomato, sweet peppers, shallots, sumac pomegranate vinaigrette, za'atar pita chips

                                      Large Plates

                                      • FALAFEL SANDWICHUS$16.00

                                        tomato, red onion, hummus

                                        • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICHUS$18.00

                                          sesame brioche, harissa mayonnaise, shaved pickles

                                          • LAMB BURGERUS$22.00

                                            za'atar toum, tomato, sumac, pickled onion, halloumi cheese, arugula

                                            • ARAYESUS$20.00

                                              lamb stuffed pita, tzatziki, cabbage salad

                                              • CHICKEN LEG & THIGHUS$26.00

                                                aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecan, tzatziki

                                                • GULF SHRIMP KEBABUS$28.00

                                                  Moroccan couscous, haraime, preserved lemon chimichurri

                                                  • KVAROY SALMONUS$30.00

                                                    caramelized harissa, couscous "risotto", saffron lemon butter

                                                    Desserts

                                                    • DATE CINNAMON BABKAUS$14.00

                                                      almond gelato, salted caramel, walnuts

                                                      • CHOCOLATE TAHINI MOUSSEUS$13.00

                                                        sesame brittle

                                                        • LABNEH CHEESECAKEUS$12.00

                                                          bastilla nuts, orange blossom gelato

                                                          • SEASONAL ICE CREAM OR GELATOUS$8.00

                                                            Last updated: May 21, 2024

                                                            What 5,058 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

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                                              Best Overall

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                                                              Innovative

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                                                              Healthy

                                                            • New Orleans

                                                              Best Overall

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                                                              Best Value

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                                                            • New Orleans

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                                                            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.

                                                            5,058 Reviews

                                                            1. Allison

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Delicious food and pleasant service. Lively atmosphere and repeat customers sharing their favorite recommendations.

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                                                            2. Kourtney

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              I love Shaya so much! My only issue is that it's really loud and can be difficult for conversation with more than two people. But I'm not sure how you can mitigate that...
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Kourtney- Thank you so much for the 5 star review! Wether positive or negative we value our patrons taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. We are actively looking into a solution to buffer main dining room noise levels. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Your kind words are truly appreciated:) We hope to serve you again soon. Cheers- Maria

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                                                            3. JoAnn

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              I had a wonderful early dinner. This is one of my very favorite restaurants in NOLA. Service was amazing. Food was scrumptious. And, the best pita bread and hummus ever!
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              JoAnn- Thank you so much for the 5 star review! Wether positive or negative we value our patrons taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Your kind words are truly appreciated:) We hope to serve you again soon. Cheers- Maria

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                                                            4. Kyle

                                                              Boise

                                                              56 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              56 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Food was great, ambiance too…Robert was a great waiter.
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Kyle- First and foremost thank you for your patronage. Wether positive or negative, we value are customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Robert is a gem! We are lucky to have him on the team. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 our specialty hummus and wines by the glass. A sincere appreciation for your kind words. Team Shaya hopes to serve you again soon. Cheers- Maria

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                                                            5. Amy

                                                              New York City

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Wonderfully flavorful food. Attentive and helpful servers. It was a pleasure to eat here
                                                              ShayaResponded 1 day ago
                                                              Amy - Thank you so much for the 5 star review! Wether positive or negative we value our patrons taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 4-6pm offering 1/2 off specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Your kind words are truly appreciated:) We hope to serve you again soon. Cheers- Maria

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                                                            6. Joe

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Stupendous! Food was great! Our favorite was the fried chicken hummus. Yum.

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                                                            7. CAROLYN

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              363 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              3.0

                                                              363 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              I believe it’s time for menu changes/additions. The acorn squash was delicious but tiny. My server was perfect. Can’t recall his name but has a broken finger.

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                                                            8. Chuck

                                                              Pittsburgh

                                                              46 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              46 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 2, 2024

                                                              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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                                                            9. Laura

                                                              Las Vegas

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                              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 on December 2, 2024
                                                              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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                                                            10. 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 on November 29, 2024
                                                              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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                                                            FAQs

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

                                                            Shaya is rated 4.9 stars by 5058 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
                                                            7:00 p.m.
                                                            Booked 61 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
                                                            • Neighbourhood
                                                              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
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.shayarestaurant.com/
                                                            • 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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