Shaya

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Shaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here .

4.9

5101 Reviews

$31 to $50

Israeli

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

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

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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Sip & Dip Happy Hour at Shaya!
Nov 18, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
End your day at Shaya with the perfect happy hour Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm to enjoy half-priced hummus and wines by the glass! Enjoy our patio, dine at our bar with our friendly bartenders, or grab a table with your friends. We look forward to serving you the happiest of hours!

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What 5,101 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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New Orleans / Louisiana
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New Orleans
Best Overall
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New Orleans
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New Orleans
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shaya in New Orleans is a culinary haven blending Israeli and Mediterranean flavors, offering "exceptional" hummus and fried chicken. Patrons rave about the "consistently wonderful" dining experience with "attentive" service and "delicious" offerings. Highlights include the lamb ragu hummus and homemade pita. A must-visit for authentic cuisine lovers.

5,101 Reviews

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Carolyn
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What an honor to meet Chef Louis! Everyone was very attentive , to the point that the couple next to me said “ you must be someone special.” Don’t think I don’t notice the cut crystal glass. Thank you Chef, Leslie , Maria, Ro, and my fantastic server Brooke
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Tara & Jeff
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! A must! The minute we walked in, we were greeted. The restaurant is beautiful! Our server was fantastic! The food….WOW WOW WOW! My daughter & I are picky eaters but this menu hit every bell & whistle especially we are from NY/NJ area. Love it!
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LisaS
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and tons of it
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Jackie
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some friends and I went to Shaya at 4pm for their half off wine and hummus happy hour. It was the perfect way to relax and eat good food!
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Brooke-Lynn
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food per usual a little pricey but still great
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Kris
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome food and service. Neil was great and the Fried Chicken hummus was perfection
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Kelly
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Wow! Wow! I love Mediterranean food, but this was next level! So fresh, so beautifully presented, so perfect. Our servers were also top knotch. Thank you for a delicious and fun evening.
ShayaResponded on January 18, 2025
First and foremost, thank you so much for your patronage! Wether positive or negative, we value our guests taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 our specialty hummus and wine by the glass. We hope to serve you again soon. Thank you so much for the kind words especially noticing our service. Hospitality is just as important as our cuisine. Cheers- Maria with Team Shaya
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Robert
VIP
New Orleans
59 reviews
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed. We’ve never had a bad meal until now. Sat at a table by the bar with a steady waft of sewer odors. Falafel were bland - flavorless - and mushy. Bread was undercooked and doughy. Everything else - salads, wine, salatim - was fine but the smell and the bad dishes spoiled the experience.
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Kari
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely second to none! Excellent food, friendly service, reasonably priced.
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Miatta
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply put.... Shaya is amazing. Whenever we visit New Orleans, we always make a visit to Shaya. The lamb ragu and fried chicken hummus dishes are the best hummus I've ever had in my life and don't get me started on the fresh pita that comes with it! It is baked right in the dining room. The Isreali Salad is stunning. I really enjoy the lamb kabobs as well. I can't wait to go back. It is definitely worth the trip!!
ShayaResponded on January 18, 2025
Miatta- First and foremost, thank you so much for your patronage! Wether positive or negative, we value our guests taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 our specialty hummus and wine by the glass. We hope to serve you again soon. Thank you so much for the kind words:) Cheers- Maria with Team Shaya
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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 5101 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

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today