Shaya

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4.9

5043 Reviews

$31 to $50

Israeli

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for business meals

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
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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Popular dishes

LAMB KOFTE KEBAB$20.00
carrot muhammara, tahini, parsley
CRISPY HALLOUMI$15.00
LA strawberries, apricots, arak, mint
FALAFEL$13.00
green tahini, pickled cabbage
SUJUK PIDE$16.00
armenian spiced meat, tomatoes, mozzarella, pomegranate molasses
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$12.00
tahini, shallots, fresh herbs
ISRAELI SALAD$15.00
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, preserved lemon vinaigrette, Bulgarian feta
FATTOUSH SALAD$15.00
little gems, tomato, sweet peppers, shallots, sumac pomegranate vinaigrette, za'atar pita chips

Large Plates

FALAFEL SANDWICH$16.00
tomato, red onion, hummus
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICH$18.00
sesame brioche, harissa mayonnaise, shaved pickles
LAMB BURGER$22.00
za'atar toum, tomato, sumac, pickled onion, halloumi cheese, arugula
ARAYES$20.00
lamb stuffed pita, tzatziki, cabbage salad
CHICKEN LEG & THIGH$26.00
aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecan, tzatziki
GULF SHRIMP KEBAB$28.00
Moroccan couscous, haraime, preserved lemon chimichurri
KVAROY SALMON$30.00
caramelized harissa, couscous "risotto", saffron lemon butter

Desserts

DATE CINNAMON BABKA$14.00
almond gelato, salted caramel, walnuts
CHOCOLATE TAHINI MOUSSE$13.00
sesame brittle
LABNEH CHEESECAKE$12.00
bastilla nuts, orange blossom gelato
SEASONAL ICE CREAM OR GELATO$8.00

What 5,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 offers a "memorable experience" with exceptional Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Diners rave about the fresh, warm pita and diverse hummus options, especially the lamb ragu and cauliflower hummus. The "attentive staff" and vibrant atmosphere make it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. Highly recommended for its "fantastic food and service."

5,043 Reviews

C
Claire
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Gueth
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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Dee
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Katherine
Greater Boston
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Glen
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, as always. Service was slow as the bartender and kitchen looked swamped. A very loud table of 8 women were next to us and didn’t seem to be aware of their volume level. I would def come back and love the food.
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Louise
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Group of 8. All of us agree this was one of the best meals we have ever had. A must if you are visiting or live in NOLA
ShayaResponded 5 days ago
Louise- Thank you for your 5 Star review! Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya. 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 and enthusiasm are beyond appreciated. Thank you again for your patronage; We hope to serve you soon. Cheers- Maria with Shaya Restaurant Team
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Ruchard
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience when we eat there
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love the fried chicken hummus! It was absolutely divine. I paired it with a Dao Chardonnay ! I truly recommend this. My server was named Robert and he was so kind and lovely. I will go back for this exact same dish and I will request for my Server Robert! It was an outstanding lunch.
ShayaResponded 5 days ago
Anonymous- Thank you for your 5 Star review! Wether positive or negative, we value our customers taking their time to review us here at Shaya. 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. Robert is a gem! Thank you again for your patronage; We hope to serve you soon. Cheers- Maria with Shaya Restaurant Team
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jessica
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, blowing mind food, very nice place and great atmosphere
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Katherine
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food! Fried chicken hummus was outstanding! Lamb shank mild and so tender. Loved the homemade pita bread.
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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 5043 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

Nov 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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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Shaya

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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FRIED CHICKEN

KVAROY SALMON

LAMB RAGÚ

Salatim

BABA GANOUSH

MOUSSAKA

SMOKED LABNEH

PICKLES

IKRA

ROASTED BEETS

Hummus

CAULIFLOWER$16.00

FRIED CHICKEN$17.00

LAMB RAGÚ$18.00

TAHINI$14.00

WILD MUSHROOM$17.00

Small Plates

LAMB KOFTE KEBAB$20.00

CRISPY HALLOUMI$15.00

FALAFEL$13.00

SUJUK PIDE$16.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$12.00

ISRAELI SALAD$15.00

FATTOUSH SALAD$15.00

Large Plates

FALAFEL SANDWICH$16.00

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICH$18.00

LAMB BURGER$22.00

ARAYES$20.00

CHICKEN LEG & THIGH$26.00

GULF SHRIMP KEBAB$28.00

KVAROY SALMON$30.00

Desserts

DATE CINNAMON BABKA$14.00

CHOCOLATE TAHINI MOUSSE$13.00

LABNEH CHEESECAKE$12.00

SEASONAL ICE CREAM OR GELATO$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Shaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shaya restaurant rated?

Does Shaya offer gift cards?

Is Shaya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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