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    Saba

    4.3 (632 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Olivia F.

    Stunning atmosphere, beautiful drinks, and delicious food! We tried the fries, salmon, Brussel sprout hummus with pita, and pickled veggies - literally everything was incredible. The flavors worked together so well and the ingredients were so fresh. We left feeling so satisfied and happy! Service was nice and the decor inside is so cute. Our server accidentally punched in the wrong hummus but it ended up being amazing. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

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    Taylor H.

    Wow. A friend recommended Saba and I am so glad I came to try it. We were visiting and ate our fair share of southern food, but this meal was by far my favorite!

    Sa'Rah H.

    Saba is a New Orleans favorite for Mediterranean food and it's pretty clear why. The beautiful indoor space and outdoor seating are just the beginning of an exceptional dining experience. Our party of 3 was seated promptly upon arrival for our lunch reservation on a Friday afternoon. It was busy but our servers were attentive and quickly brought our beverages which ranged from sparkling water to soda and a specialty mocktail. We ordered quite a bit and every bite was fresh and delicious. From the pickles to the Brussels hummus to the ikra and the salmon salad, it was just enough to share among the table and be totally full after.

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    Michelle L.

    Came here for a third time now! Pita always slaps! I never really find the entrees worth the price, but the dips and hummus with pita is def a must have. Was seated inside in about 30 minutes on a weekday at 7:30p. Could have made a reservation but didn't want to risk a cancellation fee. Friendly staff, but had to ask for more pita every time we were empty for a table of 5. They only brought out like 2 at a time for all of us.

    Chicken schnitzel
    Madi S.

    One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The ambiance is cozy, but the food is an absolute star. We got the blue crab hummus, which is expensive but one of the most unique and tasty things I've had. The lamb chops were fall off the bone tender. The chicken schnitzel was juicy and crispy. The salad was fresh. And the dips were creamy and Smokey. I want to eat here breakfast, lunch and dinner!

    Receipt

    I have warm feelings towards Alon Shaya, so I have mixed feelings about writing this review. I LOVE a good Patty Melt, so when I saw Saba had a Lamb Patty Melt on the menu, I knew I was going to stop by when I had an appointment in the area recently. And while the lamb and other fillings were tasty (albeit a bit salty) the bread wasn't grilled. Excuse me, but isn't that an essential element of a Patty Melt? And it sat on the plate with only a few slices of pickle on the side. For $21, it would have been nice to have a small salad accompanying it. But the worst was when the bill came. There were 5 line charges beneath the food and drink - a kitchen appreciation fee (4%), a local tax, a state tax, NOEHA tax ( I looked it up - it's a N.O. tourism tax) and a "Hemp" tax (I also looked it up - hemp tax in Louisiana is a 3% EXCISE tax on consumable hemp products). I don't think my Patty Melt or glass of wine included hemp, so why should diners be paying for that? I've eaten out a lot in New Orleans, and have never encountered all these extra fees and charges before. And look, maybe in the scheme of things, it's not that much, but no one likes being nickled and dimed to death. Kitchen appreciation fee- add it into the cost of your food and pay your kitchen staff more - but please, have them grill the bread next time. And a hemp tax - Come on!!

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    Tiffany L.

    Saba was one of the best places to celebrate a birthday. The space is huge, with outdoor seating, a dining room, and a cool lounge room with high ceilings. We had an 8pm reservation and sat in the dining room. Our server was Cam who was so nice and comped my dessert for my birthday. I also got a card when I sat down, and we each got glasses of champagne. For the three of us, we ordered way too much food, but it was all delicious: Lutenitsa (5/5) Sooooo good! Delicious with the pita. Labneh (4/5) Not bad, but not as good as the lutenitsa. Note the portion sizes for this and the lutenitsa are small. Tunisian tomato hummus (3/5) Good sized portion, but I still liked the other dips more. Green salad (4/5) Generous amount of avocado in this salad which was awesome, and the portion size was large. Harissa roasted chicken (4/5) Delicious! It's a half chicken so it's a good sized portion. Smashed golden potatoes (3/5) These tasted good, but "smashed" is not really accurate in my opinion. When I think of smashed potatoes, I think of actual smashed, crunchy potatoes. Seasoned fries (5/5) These were SOOOO GOOD!!!! The dip was meh but the fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. Seasonal ice cream (5/5) It was strawberry shortcake and came with two scoops. Sooo good.

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    Tony B.

    We loved Shaya and were so excited to try Saba. Less selection, more expensive, and service was not good. No "how's your food?" Or "thanks for coming in.". There was also a pricing error on our receipt. The food was yummy but second place to Shaya. Very unexpected!

    Andrew B.

    One of our most favorite places to eat it. We try to go at least once every year or so. We recently went for a lunch to try a few new dishes we haven't had before. We kicked things off with a Bloody Mary, regular hummus then ordered the friend chicken and fries. Absolute hits! Already can't wait to visit again.

    Za'atar fried chicken
    Ariel C.

    We came on a Friday around noon (brunch) and it was pretty packed, but we were able to get seated immediately at the bar. The vibe was great- guests were slightly dressed up and the restaurant had lots of natural light with beautiful decor! The blue crab hummus was amazing and flavorful, and the house made pita was amazing too (they even gave some extra pitas upon request). The chicken was not huge portion but flavor was amazing, sweet and sour and crispy. Service was very good and it was overall a great experience!

    Classic hummus and pita
    Abbey S.

    We recently went to saba for brunch and really enjoyed it. The restaurant was very cute inside. The service was a little slow initially but our waitress was very nice. The food was tasty and the drink was amazing! Super refreshing and loved the presentation. The classic hummus and pita bread was very good! I definitely want to try other flavors. My boyfriend got the za'atar fried chicken and it was really fresh and flavorful. If you get this- make sure to squeeze the lemon on the chicken. It takes it up a notch! I got the bright green falafel and it was good, but it felt like more of an appetizer to me. We definitely want to come back for dinner to try other things on the menu.

    Lamb kofta
    Mattie C.

    Amazing meal! Saba has definitely been added to our must do when we go to New Orleans. Everything was beyond delicious and the ambience and service was top notch too. For drinks, I got the Consistency Was Key and my husband got the seasonal gazoz, burnt orange. Both were fantastic. To start we got the blue crab hummus which was a 10/10, nice big pieces of crab with a perfectly creamy hummus and a nice hit of lemon to break through the richness. We also got the ikra which also was super creamy, and it was a perfect salt bomb (in the best way) and the nice pops of the smoked trout roe was a welcome surprise. Entree wise the harissa chicken was perfectly cooked, moist, and had the most delicious charred exterior. The lamb kofta was a stunner and i loved the charred peppers and tahini with the gaminess of the lamb. Can't wait to come back!!

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    19 days ago

    The food, drinks and service were incredible. We sat outside on the porch and it was perfect. Best meal I've had in 2026

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    Went for Happy Hour from 4-6pm. Hummus was really smooth and the Pita bread was super fresh. They…read morealso have a great wine-list! Service was very friendly and the overall ambience of the restaurant is great!

    While I unfortunately don't live in New Orleans anymore, I'm disappointed it took me this long to…read moretry Shaya. We had a great experience and already have it on the list of go-tos when we are back in the city, as we return fairly often. First off, that bread. My gosh, I could have just sat for an hour and eaten it alone. I love that it just keeps coming too - we never once had to ask for more; by the time we were finishing up the pieces there, another set was delivered. Heaven. We had not one bad thing. The ikra was the surprise of the salatims/dips - so good - and the muhammara was excellent as well. That fried chicken hummus was perfect - so creamy and a bit of a different texture than most other hummus, but it worked. We tried the lamb kebabs and crispy halloumi - both of which were solid; however, when they say small plates, they mean small. I thought the serving sizes were a bit tiny. Nonetheless, we were full before even making it to the larger dinner plates and settled on the chocolate tart and knafeh cheesecake for dessert; honestly, I could have done without both. They weren't bad, but they weren't very flavorful to me. Definitely a 5-star, but if it wanted to be a 10-star, I would say a bit larger portions, better desserts, and more friendly service (he did his job but didn't really seem like he wanted to be there). Go now!

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    Mona's Cafe - Lebanese tea

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    I've been coming here for years. It's really a great go to option when you want something healthy…read moreand delicious. I always get the chicken shawarma plate. Comes with salad, chicken, and hummus with your choice of white or wheat pita. It's always really good. Tried the four cheese pizza for the first time because I was starving. It was really good. Only thing that would make it better is if it had something to dip it in. Usually get it to go and it's been a while since I've sat down and ate. I feel like the sit down portions are much larger which is nice. They just did a huge renovation and it looks great. Our server was great, the food came out really fast, and we enjoyed it.

    Mona's Cafe used to be on Frenchmen Street but has since moved to Mid-City on Banks Street. Great…read moremove!!! There is plenty of parking in front and in the back. In addition to the cafe, they have an expanded storefront where you can purchase multiple items and they have a robust to go and delivery service. We started our meal with pumpkin soup which was the special of the day. It was served with crunchy pita points and was very good. Next, we moved onto the fried cheese appetizer which we loved. The greens accompanying the fried cheese worked well with this dish. Our main entree was the beef shish kabob which came with a salad and hummus as well as pita bread. We had baklava for dessert which was delish. Two of us split the meal and we still had leftovers to take home. The ambiance is clean and sparse but they are waiting on furniture and artwork that will spice things up as well as a plan to make fresh pita bread in the dining area. We enjoy Mona's for its fresh homemade food, really nice owners, and its desire to continue serving New Orleanians when they had to pivot and move off Frenchmen Street. We will definitely return!

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    We are out-of-towners with dogs. Yelp marked this business as dog allowed. They placed us at the…read moreporch's table. It's all went well. Foods are delish and the owner was attentive and checking on us periodically. He welcomed us and our paws kids with a big smile!! Totally recommend when you are so full of NOLA cuisines and want to break out of the local palate.

    Stopped in for lunch around 1:30 the day after Christmas. Hate that this is where we part ways…read more.. Decent amount of business happening inside. Order taken quickly at the counter: gyro wrap w/side of yellow rice, an order of Dolmas (8) and a soda. With tax & tip $34.88. Sat at a booth type table for comfort, only to discover we had to tip toe around the messy floor and I kicked away a ball of something rather than squish it. Husband said wrap was tasty but didn't remember they use a wrap instead of a pita for the gyro sandwich. (I had the gyro on our last visit.) Rice was good. My dolmas, however, were gross. I don't dip them in tzatziki, I typically like the taste. However, today the rice inside them was very, very gooey, as if they sat over the holiday. I ate 2.5 and threw the rest out. Someone came out to ask how things were but apparently didn't notice they were standing on rice. I didn't say anything about the dolmas, because by this time they were in the trash. Took home the remaining portion of the gyro, rice & tzatziki. Asked for a to go box, then asked again for lids for the sauce. Both times I interrupted someone playing on their phone, and the rest of the staff was hanging out talking behind the counter. Really wished they had taken the time to check the dining area.

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