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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

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4.9
4.9
5161 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli
4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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Menu

Shaya's menu was last updated 2024-05-21.

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What 5,161 people are saying

Shaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shaya offers an outstanding dining experience with "amazing flavors" and "incredible food." The freshly baked pita and hummus dishes, especially the "fried chicken hummus," are standouts. The service is consistently praised, with mentions of attentive and knowledgeable staff. With a lively atmosphere, Shaya is a "must-visit" in New Orleans.

5,161 Reviews

  1. Lucas VIP

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in the country. I wish I could come back every week! Pita and hummus set it apart.

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  2. Christopher

    Alabama7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank You My daughters and I had a wonderful daddy daughters date night before Hamilton.

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  3. John VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to go to Shaya literally every time we go to NOLA, and it never disappoints. Sometimes it seems a little out of place to go to NOLA and eat at an Israeli restaurant when there are so many options, but it is just that good. Love the food, love the drinks, just a great place to go!

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  4. mary ann

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience ! Robert, our service, made our experience very enjoyable!

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  5. Maria

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shaya is inviting in its ambience serving an amazing tasting food, layered with flavors! The service was just perfect too!

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  6. Rebecca

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service (Brooke), and experience!
    ShayaResponded on April 17, 2025
    Rebecca- 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. We are thrilled to read that your experience was 5 stars. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 off our specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Thank you for mentioning Brooke. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her as a team member. We look forward to serving you soon:) Cheers- Maria with Team Shaya

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful. We tried so many different things as a group sitting outside was absolutely best decision.

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  8. amy

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal- very helpful wait staff in explaining the menu, he even fixed us an ice pack for our leftovers since we weren’t going directly home. Amazing flavors and the most delicious pita- I had no idea pita could be so light and fluffy.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Orlando18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal from start to finish! Our waitstaff was attentive and helpful. I’m on a low sodium diet and they were able to accommodate me. Definitely go here!
    ShayaResponded on April 17, 2025
    Elizabeth- 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. We are thrilled to read that your experience was 5 stars. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 off our specialty hummus and wines by the glass. Again, thank you for the kind words! We look forward to serving you soon:) Cheers- Maria with Team Shaya

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  10. JoAnn VIP

    New Orleans17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread, the fried chicken hummus, the Brussels sprouts, the mocktails, the fattoush, the chicken leg… all were simply exquisite. The level of service was amazing. We were greeted and acknowledged by all servers who were there over our lunch. This remains my all time favorite restaurant. How do you guys make the hummus that creamy??? ❤️❤️

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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 5161 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.

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  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Uptown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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