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Shaya, New Orleans, LA

Shaya

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4.9 (5179)
$31 to $50
Israeli
4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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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Experiences

  • NOWFE Wine Dinner

    $165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 11, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    NOWFE Wine Dinner featuring wines from the Kermit Lynch Collection.

Private dining

Menu

Shaya's menu was last updated on 5/21/2024.

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What 5,179 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shaya offers a vibrant culinary experience with its "amazing food," including standout dishes like lamb kofta kabob and fried chicken hummus. The "service is on point," with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining journey. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and fresh pita bread are consistently praised, making it a "must" visit in New Orleans.
5,179 Reviews

  1. Jan

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time here. Food was delicious. This time it was nice to sit outside but the ambiance is much nicer inside.

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  2. Keith

    Salt Lake City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Mediterranean food I have ever eaten….bar none!

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  3. Ronald VIP

    Philadelphia53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service as well as a memorable unique food experience enhanced by freshly baked pillowy pita

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Mother’s Day Lunch. It was perfect!!

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  5. Shira

    Connecticut4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Shaya was the best Israeli restaurant I’ve ever been to in the states. They make homemade pita bread in a special oven that is complimentary with your meal and is served with olive oil and za’atar. The staff is super friendly as well!

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  6. Jason

    New Orleans21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the crawfish, beef pizza, brussel sprouts and kabobs. All amazing dishes. A bit overpriced on value. Men’s bathroom was out of service and covered with blue tape. Less than classy. Dining room was empty and reservations on OpenTable was sold out. Used Chase Sapphire Reserve to get override. Management needs to evaluate why the system is blocked for two tops and four tops but not 3 tops. Left at 745 And dining room was still less than half full. Dylan was a great server with meaningful suggestions.

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  7. Ray

    Dallas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Highly anticipated this meal and it did not disappoint. Everything we had on menu was fantastic

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  8. Jaime VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, cocktails, service and ambience. Our go to spot for every visit to New Orleans!

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  9. Ray

    New Orleans66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding. We started with drinks which were very good. The lamb ragu hummus was very tasty. All of our small plates were enough to share which was the brussel sprouts and salad.

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  10. Jane VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lots of flavor and variety. Only with there were some more small plate options with meat. Would eat here again!

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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 5179 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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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Uptown

Make a reservation

Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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