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Aya

Authentic Lebanese flavors and charcoal-grilled perfection define every meal at Aya.

Kirkland
4.5$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5:30 pm
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LebaneseGrillMiddle EasternCateringFine Dining / UpscaleResto-BarTasting Menu
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Aya specializes in authentic Lebanese preparations that emphasize traditional charcoal grilling techniques and aromatic spice profiles. Guests encounter a diverse selection of skewered meats, including tender shish taouk and seasoned kafta, alongside signature cold mezzes like silky hummus and baba ghanoush. The menu focuses on fresh ingredients integrated into robust, flavor-forward dishes that represent classic Middle Eastern culinary heritage. Vibrant tabbouleh and crispy fattoush salads provide essential textures that complement the savory protein offerings. Each plate highlights a commitment to traditional preparation methods that maintain the integrity of regional staples. The dining space features an uncomplicated, functional aesthetic designed to facilitate efficient service for patrons seeking consistent flavor profiles. This establishment prioritizes the delivery of high-quality, grilled specialties within an accessible setting that reflects the fundamentals of Levantine cooking.
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Reviews for Aya

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on Google4.5 (300+)
*as of 2026-08-15
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Review Summary

Aya offers an upscale and elegant dining experience featuring authentic, flavorful Lebanese cuisine prepared with high quality ingredients and expert skill. The restaurant serves generous, fresh portions that are beautifully presented, with standout dishes ranging from classic mezzas and charcoal grilled items to a variety of delicious tasting menus. Guests frequently praise the chic, calming atmosphere and the beautiful, spacious interior, making it an ideal destination for everything from intimate date nights to large celebrations and corporate events. The service is often described as warm, professional, and attentive, complemented by a curated selection of cocktails and fine wines. While some diners note that the experience can be an investment, many find the exceptional food, welcoming hospitality, and sophisticated environment to be well worth it, cementing Aya as a standout culinary destination.
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We went for company Christmas dinner.

Was very impressed with the
Lovely atmosphere along with delicious food & amazing service 👌👌👌

Dec 11, 2025
on Google

Une place vraiment agréable avec de la bonne cuisine libanaise !

Dec 10, 2025
on Google

Good food - nothing special
Friendly stuff- slow service seems like short staffing.
Extremely overpriced compared with similar places.

I personally don't recommend it!

One person- no drinks $130

Dec 4, 2025
on Google

Overall I had a great experience at Aya. The restaurant is huge with nice decor, it is not cheap but quality & service is on par. On the night I went it was pretty empty aside from what I think was a corporate event upstairs but it was also a random Tuesday.

Me & my group of 3 went out for dinner on a somewhat rainy Tuesday night.

All night the service was excellent, staff is friendly, attentive & knowledgeable being able to explain what a lot of these dishes were to us.

We started with cocktails, trying the Pomegranate Mojito & the New York Sour, both were good.

For the appetizers we tried the Kebbe, Grilled Octopus + Salada, Soujouk (beef sausage) & the grilled Halloumi. The standouts were the Grilled Octupus & salad for sure, both were exremely flavorful & might be the best grilled Octopus I had in a very long time. The Halloumi was also great, not being too salty & the Soujouk was very good as well. We were also given warm pita to pair with the apps. The Kebbe we found a little bland, I would have skipped that one next time.

At this point for the mains we were all pretty stuffed. We ordered the Sea Bass, Salmon & the Beef Kefka. The presentations continued to be great & all were delicious but we over did it on the apps so most of that was brought home.

I would say best bet is to do 0.5 to 1 app per person if you were going to do a main, or just order 2 apps per person & skip the mains.

& then for dessert, cause there is always room for dessert. We had the Creme Brulee & Layali Lubnan which is a wafer topped with a ashta/cream & was light & delicious.

They also offer a tasting menu ranging from $70 to $100 which could be a good option.

I would definitely go again, it is not cheap but again for quality like this it is worth it. Cocktails or a glass of wine around about $15, the apps range from $20 to $30 & the mains from $30- $45.

Nov 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Nov 18, 2025
on Google
3.0

The restaurant is beautiful & food is very fresh & tasty. Unfortunately it was a dead friday night, not much atmosphere...poor woman singing no one was really clapping.

But thats fine.. it was quiet & its not the resto's fault.

We got there at 8... place is supposed to close at 11. At 100$ person, I do not expect to be rushed in anyway. We ordered the full 3 course experience cockails & wine. We got cocktails after our appetizers.. we told the waiter about a nut allergie.. we got walnuts & pistachios in our dishes. At 10pm we were told the kitchen was closing so they wanted to bring the desserts right away with my meat on the table, we took it to go! Bill came right after... I dont mind dropping 400$ on a dinner when the experience comes with it.... but this place fell short of that. Great food... but don't seem to really want you to have an memorable experience.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

Outstanding experience with excellent service, relaxing decor & most important the food.. melts in your mouth

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Réservation pour groupe: Nous avons apprécié le temps dédié par le propriétaire à faire le tour de notre événement de groupe. Une perle rare, ambiance & qualité/ prix.

Oct 8, 2025
on Google

Plenty of better lebanese spots tbh. Way too pricey

Oct 6, 2025
on Google

Good ambiance . But limited service when big groups

Oct 5, 2025
on Google