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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

4.8
4.8
4497 Reviews
$31 to $50
Israeli
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Shaya restaurant marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition. Shaya approaches Israeli cuisine as a grand mosaic, drawing influence and inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana. Shaya highlights seasonal, responsibly- and locally-sourced ingredients.

The wood-fire oven is central to both the menu and the dining experience, from the incredible homemade, wood-fired pita to vegetable-centric small plates and heartier entrees. Many of the dishes on the diverse menu are meant to be shared and enjoyed throughout many courses.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Israeli, Mediterranean

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 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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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

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    Innovative

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  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

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  • New Orleans

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  • New Orleans

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  1. GaryA

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great lunch date. My wife and I made reservations while we were in NOLA. The food was great. We had appetizers of pickled turnips, cauliflower and cucumbers, baba ghanouj, and marinated heirloom tomatoes. A small plate of cauliflower hummus and crispy heirloomi cheese. An a entrée of chicken quarters with rice pilaf and taziki. It’s hard to say one was my favorite, everything went together perfectly. Also, the pita was incredible.

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  2. SheilaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I came at 12 noon and only 5 tables booked so of course the noise level was quiet. I’m not pleased that one of the two people serving us hadn’t asked to remove the plates. My friend went to the restroom and I was looking into my purse, when i looked up i saw she placed the plate on top of other dirty dishes so too late.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. I visit Shaya every time I visit NOLA

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious and great service! I loved the mushroom hummus and the bread

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Not the best I expected better quality food overpriced

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  6. ClintS

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the best restaurant in New Orleans. Just go.

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  7. Dklk10

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We loved Shaya. Our waitress, Kimberly, was wonderful. Two small quibbles. First, our chicken course did not have the two pieces mentioned on the menu. This was immediately remedies when I brought it to our server’s attention. Second, the AC was super cold, not sure why. The food was great, especially the mushroom hummus and the pita bread. I highly reconnect Shaya.

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  8. DrewS

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent eclectic menu, very good beverage selections matching the cuisine, reasonably priced, excellent service.

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  9. writerchick

    Shreveport

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My biggest complaint is that I leave so full that I toddle out. Everything is delicious. Like, so delicious. We had the fried chicken hummus. I could eat that every day of my life. It’s so good. Then we had the Israeli salad and then salmon. Since it was lunch-ish, we split the dish and it was plenty (especially since they are generous with the pitas). It’s a top-notch place for lunch or dinner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is ALWAYS delicious. I could eat the pita and mushroom hummus every day. So very yummy.

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  11. ScottL

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! Cannot wait to go back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were a little lost with the menu not knowing middle eastern food but our waiter Dylan walked us thru his favorites and we had a fabulous meal.

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  13. JuliaD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dylan was a fantastic waiter, but honestly the entire team was professional, friendly, and welcoming! We weren’t rushed at all, plus the food and space is spectacular.

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  14. Hillary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! Great service, great food, great cocktails!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    The food at Shaya was amazing! We still can’t stop thinking about the fried chicken hummus. The only downside to our experience was the service. We waited quite some time just to be greeted or get drinks because our waitress was too busy (despite it not being a very busy time). She seemed overwhelmed with just a few tables. Everything else was great and food came out pretty fast once we finally got a chance to order. We definitely plan on going back.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine, and service. Will return every chance I get.

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  17. Xinlu

    Dallas

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The food was excellent. We had baba ganoush, kale tabbouli, rehab, pickles and hummus. Everything was served in a timely manner. Unfortunately, our waitperson had a poor attitude. Great food was only dampened by one person’s bad attitude. Hope that next visit lands a better server

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  18. abckitch

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience! The food was delicious, so flavorful! Kale salad was so good that even though my husband hates kale, he took one bite and then proceeded to gobble down at least half of it. The babba ganoush was also so good. The shrimp large entree was not stellar. But the chicken leg & thigh was the best, must order!! Sadly, we stuffed our faces so there was no room for dessert. Hopefully next time we can try them. We were so happy for our wonderful meal. You will not be disappointed. Service was steller also! We loved it!!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The pita and dips didn't disappoint. The salmon dish was cooked to perfection and paired great with the Israeli cabernet . Will definitely go back.

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  20. RichardG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely early dinner for my wife's birthday, just the two of us on the patio in the back. Very relaxing. The staff at Shaya is always friendly and accommodating, and their food always fresh and delicious. It's definitely one of our favorites in New Orleans. Everyone (but vegans/vegetarians, I guess) should try the fried chicken hummus with Shaya's fresh-baked pita. *chef's kiss*

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    my absolute favorite happy hour in nola! half priced hummus and wine by the glass with the best pita

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  22. Alisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and refreshing especially after eating the local fare for several days on our trip. I only wish I had a bigger stomach so I could have tried more of the menu!

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  23. BethR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cocktails and apps were outstanding. One of the highlights of our trip to NOLA.

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  24. JKNewOrleans

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything about the experience was lovely. Dylan was a great server. The food was excellent. All around great experience!

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  25. Chefs

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We sat outside on the patio, so the noise level was quite low, which was nice. We've eaten at Shaya many times, and the food is always very very good. Excellent in fact. Alon Shaya is an excellent chef, and keeps the quality of his food high at all his restaurants (we enjoyed Miss River as well). The fresh pita bread, as everyone comments, is amazing. And it just keeps coming. The hummus is unimaginably smooth and silky and, well, everything is just delicious. Unfortunately, our waiter was very lackluster. He didn't seem to want to be there. He barely cracked a smile, and communicated with us as little as possible. His response to everything was "awesome", although it didn't seem like he was feeling very "awesome" that evening. It didn't spoil a wonderful dinner, but it certainly didn't add anything to it either.

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  26. BillyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful. The waiter was great and the food was delicious

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The only reason I give service 4 stars is that I felt they were rushing us out. Once our waiter brought our drinks over and took our order it felt like the food was flying out of the kitchen. We barely had time to sip on our cocktails when our appetizers arrived. We tried to eat these very slowly, but that can be hard with small plates. Once we finished the appetizers, I went to the ladies room and when I returned the main course was already on the table. My husband said they brought it as soon as I left. We were in and out in under an hour. I will say that the food was fantastic and the bread is a show stopper. I would go back again but maybe for a more leisurely lunch.

    ShayaResponded on May 21, 2023Dear Guest, thank you for dining with us recently and for the compliments on fantastic bread and food. We sincerely apologize that you felt rushed during your visit. We will take note of your experience and do better on coursing to ensure our guests get to enjoy each dish and cocktail in an appropriate timely manner. Again, we appreciate all feedback and the next time you are in, please give us a call so that we can make sure you and your guests are taken care of. All the best, Shaya Management

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  28. DanieleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and fantastic service! Would highly recommend!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was spectacular. Service was friendly and helpful. 10/10. Will come again.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food. Nice location, nice atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to coming back and also trying their sister locations in the city.

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  31. PhoebeM

    Memphis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit to Shaya and it was just wonderful, again. We tried to order as many dishes as possible because everything looked so great. Every dish was phenomenal.

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  32. GregoryP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had seen a good number of reviews praising this restaurant, and it was a perfect fit for a beautiful early Monday lunch. We had 3 appetizers, the Fatoush Salad - a marvelous combination of multiple vegetables and market greens, wonderfully warm pita bread and a 2 scoop dessert of Chocolate Almond and Orange Blossom ice cream. The tastes were engaging, bright and light; the mood, friendly and the weather outside on the patio was beautiful. A surprisingly great meal, and relatively inespensive. $42 for 2 people at lunch: a great bargain with incredibly good, well-sourced vegetables. Check it out!! Well worth the detour.

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  33. DeborahA

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a wonderful lunch here! I don’t remember our waiter’s name. He really made the meal. This was our first time in so he helped us navigate the menu. We told him we wanted to enjoy a long slow lunch. He made sure that happened. The flavors of the dishes were really wonderful!

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  34. JohnB

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and cocktails. Friendly service. Consistent experience over visits. If you don’t like loud places you may find it a challenge.

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  35. LaurenceL

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience again… Great food and fabulous service… Very thoughtful attentions for a special occasion and a delicious lagniappe of amazing ice cream.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around EXCELLENT. Probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

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  37. Julia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was totally outrageous, as were the non-alcoholic drink options.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Experience was amazing. Loved the ambiance and service was incredible.

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  39. MikeV

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good as always, never had a bad meal!!!

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  40. Familyshopper

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Too loud and too cold. Great service lamb awesome. Moussaka served cold we are greek and that is weird. But would return

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You can order delivery directly from Shaya using the Order Online button. Shaya also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-4213.

Shaya is rated 4.8 stars by 4497 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 47 times today
Google Map for Shaya

4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    General Pershing Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Uptown

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • 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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