Maya

Okay, I normally hate writing bad reviews BUT. The 2 stars it gets is from the two hosts who greeted me at the door, they were nice 1st off the majority of people in there worked there, just to set the scene. I place a to go order and sat at the bar to wait on my food. Ordered the local chicken with cornbread and kale salad. The bartender completely ignored me and spoke 20 mins later while I still waited on my food. Didn't offer me a drink or water while I wanted 30 mins on my food. The atmosphere was stuffy. Someone brought my food out an sat it in the booth beside the door. I had to ask if that was my food before they actually gave it to me. The food was ok, small plate for $30, chicken was dry, kale was ok, the cornbread was probably the best thing on the plate. But overall outsi

Really great food and even better service. The staff was very friendly and gave us a dessert on the house since it was our first time! We chose the chocolate torte and it was spectacular. Highly recommend the mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and pimento cheese bites. Would definitely recommend to come here if you are wanting stellar service.

Delicious dinner in Charlottesville. We all enjoyed our dishes. I had the fried oysters with Brussels and fingerling potatoes and a Mule in the Forrest drink. It was all delicious.

After working a grueling shift at the hospital, I came home to an empty fridge. I called around a few places to get food to no avail, until I remembered seeing the thanksgiving to go sign. Even though they were sold out and already closed, the gentleman put together a meal for me and waited so I could come pick it up. He didn't even charge for it! That's the type of community this place stands for. 😆 Signed a very grateful nurse.

Dinner at Maya Southern Restaurant was nothing short of delightful, and a huge part of that experience was thanks to our server, Bri. From the moment we sat down, she radiated warmth—bubbly, cheerful, and genuinely excited to share the menu highlights. You could tell she enjoyed her job, and that kind of positive energy is contagious. It made us feel taken care of in a way that elevated the entire meal. We started with the pork belly, and wow—what a decadent bite. Each morsel was beautifully caramelized, coated in a sticky-sweet glaze that clung lovingly to the crisped edges. It melted away on the tongue with a perfect balance of richness and sweetness, without ever feeling greasy or heavy. The pork chop was equally impressive. Thick-cut and grilled to a juicy, blush-pink center, it was