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Maya
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Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 7 days a week and Sunday Brunch. Our “made from scratch” menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.
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56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(31)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- great for outdoor dining(22)
- special occasion(20)
- romantic(16)
- good for groups(10)
Maya Reviews List
Review 1 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Maya is amazing, period. Go there."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Graduation Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were seated in the outdoor space. It was very nicely laid out and easy to access tables. Drinks are well made and offer a lot of variety. There are always dinner specials and all our food arrived together. We were a large party of seven which our waiter handled with no problem."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Maya
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Close to a really good meal
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Maya has potential. 12.00 Tuesday was a very good deal but probably the best thing I tasted was the chicken and waffles which was not on that menu. We tried the biscuits and 2 were warm and 1 was cold, but they came with nice honey and butter.The service was good at first but then something fell behind or was not moving quick enough because we waited too long for our main courses."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 4 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Consistently great food, a wonderful drink menu, and amazing service."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server, Morgan, was one of the best servers I have ever had. She was super knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. Our drinks were great as well. My wife had their drink special, and she could not get over how delicious and refreshing it was. The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was fantastic for our date. We will be returning, definitely."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Maya
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Decor, lighting, etc. was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Decor, lighting, etc. was very comfortable. Not too dark, not too light.
Really enjoyed the NY strip, but brussel sprouts were too large and tough and broccoli undercooked, It might as well been raw.
Service was fine."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
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Review 7 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It is excellent southern home
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is excellent southern home cooking and all 4 in our party would recommend it to those who appreciate enjoy this specialized type of cooking. Lots of good childhood memories of eating this style of food."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great experience -- and this time was no exception!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Maya is a gem. Artfully presented
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Maya is a gem. Artfully presented food in adult size portions, featuring crisp, vibrant flavors. A limited menu allows them to do things right with fresh products.
This was our first visit but, it won't be our last"
This was our first visit but, it won't be our last"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We live 2.5 hours away, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We live 2.5 hours away, but we love Charlottesville. Every time we look up new restaurants to try and typically we love trying new places, but every time we are back we have to go to our favorite - Maya!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it. Will definitely go back.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved the $12 Tuesday--we didn't know about the special when we made our reservation, so it was a nice surprise. We had a great sampling of the menu: fried oyster appetizer was perfectly breaded--light and flavorful. We thought all of the sides we ordered were tasty--and we especially like the collard greens. The entree (sirlion steak) was nicely cooked and tender. Pumpkin cheesecake was the perfect end to the meal. Overall, the food was terrific as was the service. The manager came by to check on us, which is always appreciated. Wine pours were generous, which also is always appreciated!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
love love love Maya! I send
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"love love love Maya! I send people there all the time.
Casual with just enough ummph to make it special.
Miss the Sunday brunch.
Love Hillary!"
Casual with just enough ummph to make it special.
Miss the Sunday brunch.
Love Hillary!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wife and I had only vegy options
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wife and I had only vegy options so cannot comment fully on the menu. However, we ordered a salad, pimento balls, and fired seitan and all three dishes were spot on. Atmosphere and service were solid as well, and an interesting and non-overwhelming drink menu to boot. So if Southern food is of interest, this is a great place to go."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Maya
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappoited
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Maya before and enjoyed my visit very much but I must say I was very disappointed with the Easter brunch.The menu were poor and it was ver noisy.It took about 30 mintes before being served."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Maya
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good, but ....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Maya has excellent food and the setting is charming. However, we visited on a Saturday night, and the noise was really terrible. We were seated upstairs (something I wouldn't do again) and there were a couple of large parties who had apparently been drinking before they got to the restaurant. This is of course not Maya's fault, but to anyone for whom noise is a problem, I would recommend that you ask to be seated downstairs or that you avoid Maya on Friday or Saturday nights. In addition, our waitress did not appear very often, and pepper was not offered (it was not on the table) until we asked for it, and we didn't see our waitress till well after the food had been delivered to the table."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
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Review 16 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Favorite C'ville Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Maya! It is becoming our go-to restaurant whenever we travel to Charlottesville - the food is fun, inventive, and delicious, without being precious or too esoteric. The wait staff is friendly, and they love kids - so ignore what Yelp says about it not being a kid-friendly restaurant. Fact: Maya is named after one of the owners' daughters. Oh, and the drinks menu is fabulous. We highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great ingredients prepared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great ingredients prepared perfectly. Outstanding cocktail selections. Highly recommended spot in downtown Charlottesville."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a nice time. We were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a nice time. We were quite early for the evening, and so the upstairs dining room had very few people in it. The food was quite good--we particularly liked the pimento cheese fritters. Parking near the restaurant is something of an adventure. If you're unwilling to pay, there's only street parking nearby, and the available spots are few and far between."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were greeted promptly,and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were greeted promptly,and had a great table. The service was friendly, fast, and attentive. The menu was great for all kind of tastes. From fish, chicken, beef, or vegan, they had a very good selection. We were very impressed and will make this a favorite,"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Maya
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
One liked it, one not so much
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The overall experience depends on which of the couple rates it. One liked their food a lot, the other not so much.
Ambiance: Orange walls with very weird paintings.
The menu on the website is out-of-date: "$11 Daily Special 7 days a week" - NOT true.
A request to sit upstairs on the reservation wasn't observed. A group of six seated near us were loud and distracting, making us want to leave quickly.
Service was excellent.
So one person in the party liked eating there, the other doesn't care to go back again. (We have dined on the lovely patio in the past.)"
Ambiance: Orange walls with very weird paintings.
The menu on the website is out-of-date: "$11 Daily Special 7 days a week" - NOT true.
A request to sit upstairs on the reservation wasn't observed. A group of six seated near us were loud and distracting, making us want to leave quickly.
Service was excellent.
So one person in the party liked eating there, the other doesn't care to go back again. (We have dined on the lovely patio in the past.)"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent meal, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent meal, excellent service. Highly recommend."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Southern Hospitality - Game Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In town for a game. Enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends. It was a blend of atmospheres that promoted a pleasant experience. We would recommend it."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was fantastic! We started with the pimento cheese fritters. They were awesome! The peach martini was great, and my husband loved the Bold Rock hard cider. I had the special that evening (trout with crab) and macaroni and cheese, my husband had the new york strip and mashed potatoes. Both entrees were delicious! Our waitress was quick and attentive and very helpful with her suggestions. Overall I would highly recommend Maya!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Maya
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Maya is a very comfortable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Maya is a very comfortable restuarant with great food and a great atmosphere!Good home cooking!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding dining experience. My fiancé and I found it thru a random Internet search when visiting Charlottesville. Food was unbelievable, best southern food I've ever had, and I lived in Alabama for 3 years! Service was excellent. Highly recommended..."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Maya
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a wonderful meal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As alwways, a wonderful meal, and it was a great setting for Valentine's Day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Maya
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic