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Aya

Kirkland
4.6$$
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Aya Kirkland Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
LebaneseGrillMiddle EasternCateringFine Dining / UpscaleResto-BarTasting Menu

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Reviews for Aya

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
70%
4★
18%
3★
4%
2★
6%
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Review Summary

Overall, Aya earns praise for authentic Lebanese cuisine prepared with premium, fresh ingredients and balanced flavors across dishes like hummus, grilled meats, and vibrant salads, with many reviews calling the food delicious and well executed. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and elegant, and hospitality from the owner and staff is highlighted as attentive and friendly. The wine list and Lebanese specialties add to the experience, making Aya a versatile choice for dates, family dinners, business meals, or larger gatherings, while some notes mention higher prices or occasional staffing shortages. Standout items such as octopus, kebbe, and desserts appear frequently in praise, and a common takeaway is that Aya is a gem and a reliable go-to for Lebanese cuisine in a refined setting, with many reviewers expressing a wish to return.
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5.0

If you are looking for authentic Lebanese cuisine, Aya is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, but the food is the real star of the show.

Everything we ordered tasted incredibly fresh & high-quality. You can tell they use premium ingredients, & the flavors are perfectly balanced-exactly what you hope for with traditional Middle Eastern dishes. Whether it's the hummus, the grilled meats, or the fresh salads, every bite was delicious.

Beyond the meal, the service was top-notch. The owner & the entire staff were remarkably kind & attentive, making us feel like welcome guests in their own home. It's rare to find a place that hits the mark on both exceptional food & genuine hospitality.

I highly recommend Aya to anyone in the area. We will definitely be back!

Mar 26, 2026
on Google
5.0

Everything was amazing but the filet mignon is next level. Highly recommended

Nov 18, 2025
on Google

I had a wonderful experience with the amazing service & delicious food. The owner was incredibly friendly & welcoming from the start. If you're planning a large event, I highly recommend this establishment.

Feb 22, 2025
on Google

Wonderful dining experience ! The atmosphere, the food & service were all fantastic! Will definitely return & highly recommend.

Oct 26, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

We received the BEST service, food & experience at Aya! It is expensive but I would highly recommend it!

Jul 19, 2023
via Other
1 Review
2.5

was highly recommended to this resto. very anxious to try..
WHAT A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. Tried the taster menu option..besides the price being very high, we specifically asked the waiter if its a lot of food..He tried to say he has seen many people finish it & if not, you can take it home..
they made a BIG issue over 1 substitution from perhaps close to 15items.
first the hot & cold appetizers arrived (hot one wasn't hot but didn't complain)
main course arrived which consisted .
after tasting 1-2items the waiter appears & asks how everything is..not having much of a chance to sample much, we politely replied fine or good..
well, other than the french fries that were hot, all the meat..the kibbe,lamb chop,shrimp & shish taok was dried out, over cooked & room temperature. We ate the 1 pathetic lamb chop each & the 3 shrimp & after small tastes of the chicken & kibbe..all was left behind. We then told the waiter our thoughts explaining that we fully intend to pay but we are advising him as we were very very disappointed.. all he kept repeating at least 6-8times, how sorry he was & we should have told him when he asked 1 minute after putting the food on the table..we repeatedly told him we aren't asking for anything but we feel they might want to know as the restaurant is only 7 months old. He then lets us know the $9.00 bottle of sparkling water will be deducted from the bill..In the interval, he went to see "his boss" to see what he could do..
best joke..he comes back with the bill & the $9.00 water is on it..(HE IS STANDING OVER US THE ENTIRE TIME) so I say, by the way, the water is on the bill...his reply was "MY BOSS DIDN'T WANT TO DEDUCT IT"..this was so unproffessional!!!
he still was insisting that we should have told him when he asked about our meal before most anything was tasted..then he could have taken it back & they would have started over.
the irony of it all is I tried to tell him that if he would have taken it back , being that everything was overcooked, they would have to start all over again & throw out this platter of food but yet now he can't do anything!!!
As mentioned, we ordered the tasters menu & were prepared to pay the exorbitant asking price & besides being terribly disappointed in the food, the waiter seemed to have NO jurisdiction, NO common sense & "THE BOSS' even less..
sadly, just as word travels quickly when a place is great, staff & owner proffessional...the reverse happens as well.
I am speaking from experience as I was in a customer service business for 40years..
Please everyone, rethink going to this place..There are no shortages of middle eastern foods in our city that are far less expensive & are more interested in pleasing their customers..

Jun 26, 2022
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Thoroughly enjoyed dinner! Great food & great service despite it being a full house! Highly recommend!!

May 8, 2022
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent food & great service. Highly recommend.

Mar 13, 2022
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent service! The food was delicious & fresh.
Highly recommend this Restaurent!

Mar 6, 2022