Maya Restaurant – Mexican
Maya Restaurant reimagines Southern soul with a sophisticated flair, welcoming guests into a space where the golden crunch of pimento cheese fritters and cornmeal-crusted oysters sets a vibrant, inviting tone. The kitchen balances rustic comfort with refined technique, turning out aromatic rosemary-cured pork belly and succulent pepper-crusted steaks that celebrate the best of local ingredients. Whether savoring the smoky depth of baby back ribs or the earthy elegance of pumpkin seed-dusted squash, diners experience a masterful fusion of tradition and modern culinary artistry.
West Main Street +14349796292 https://www.maya-restaurant.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, candida, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the savory chicken dishes, noting that the kitchen clearly takes pride in delivering well-prepared and flavorful meals. Reviewers highlight the inviting and pleasant atmosphere, which pairs perfectly with the courteous and timely service that makes for a consistently enjoyable visit.
Menu
Starters
- Baby Kale Salad - $14: Bosc pear, oven dried honeycrisp apple, dried cranberry, goat cheese, crushed almonds, cornbread croutons, cider honey thyme vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14: Smoked cheddar pimento cheese, pickled red onion, micro greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Seed Dusted Squash - $13: Cider braised squash, pumpkin butter, carrot & candied ginger slaw, roasted crushed cashew, local cider reduction, brown butter creme fraiche, sweet pea tendrils Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Pimento Cheese Fritters - $15: Chive sour cream, house made pepper jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters - $15: Served with house made remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rosemary Cured Pork Belly - $14: Charred belgian endive, goat cheese crumbles, pureed beets, toasted black walnut, orange tarragon vinaigrette drizzle, sweet pea tendril Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- White Truffle Steak Frites - $13: Shaved parmesan, truffle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
- Baby Back Pork Ribs - $29: House made barbecue, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Local Chicken Breast - $28: Virginia ham gravy, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 12oz Pepper Crusted NY Strip - $40: Red wine demi-glace, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Rainbow Trout - $28: Caper brown butter, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Mushroom Risotto - $28: Mushroom trio, roasted root vegetables, leeks, butternut sherry wine puree, sage brown butter, parmesan reggiano, pink peppercorn whipped local goat cheese on yeasted sourdough toast points Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Blackened Wild Caught Blue Catfish - $28: Charred corn, sweet peppers, leeks, sweet corn sherry butter, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Wild Caught Blue Catfish - $28: Carolina calabash breading, house tartar, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bone In Pork Chop - $30: Pineapple habanero glaze, fried vidalia onions, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Lentil Cakes - $25: Root vegetable puree, charred onion balsamic, served with one side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Fried Chicken - $27: Ham gravy, served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pan Fried Green Cabbage & Andouille Sausage - $24: Bacon, onions, peppers, chive sour cream, served with one side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Sides
- Sauteed Kale - $8.5: Pecan butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sauteed Green Beans - $8.5: Charred shallots, red peppers, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes - $8.5: Garlic & herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts - $8.5: Bacon & onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Candida
- Cornbread - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Macaroni & Cheese - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Whipped Potatoes - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Collard Greens - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- White Cheddar Stone Ground Grits - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Broccoli - $8.5: Shallots and roasted garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Apple Pie Cheesecake - $10: Apple butter caramel, crushed ginger snap cookie, whipped cream, graham cracker crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Torte - $10: Hazelnut espresso infused whipped local honey, crushed oreo, pistachio lacey cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peanut Butter Fluff Pie - $10: Chocolate ganache, graham cracker crust, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Pie - $10: Candied orange peel, pineapple syrup, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Peachy Keen Mocktail - $6: Peach nectar, lemon juice, ginger ale
- Maya Punch Mocktail - $6: Cranberry, pineapple, orange juice, sours, sprite
- Basic City Our Daily Pils - $6: Local Beer
- Country Collins - $13: Gin, cucumber, house sours, spritz
- Espresso Martini - $15