Maya Bistro Menu

Welcome to Maya Bistro, a delightful Mediterranean eatery nestled in Arlington, VA. This charming bistro brings together traditional flavors with modern culinary flair, all while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Maya Bistro offers a diverse menu featuring hearty dishes like the Adana, a well-seasoned ground beef and lamb mix that tantalizes the palate, and the salmon, grilled to perfection and drizzled with a refreshing lemon olive oil sauce. Vegetarians will also find solace here, with a range of options to satiate their cravings, including the comforting Red Lentil Soup.

The bistro provides flexible dining experiences, with outdoor seating, delivery, and even catering services available. Combine that with a full bar and happy hour specials, and you have a perfect spot for family dinners or a casual night out. Enjoy vibrant flavors and exceptional service at Maya Bistro, where every visit feels special.

Soup

Red Lentil Soup

Turkish-style with red lentils and seasonings complemented with a bit of peppermint. Garnished with a lemon wedge. Gluten-free.

$8.00

Chicken Vegetable

Chopped cubes of chicken with green pepper, red pepper, salary, carrot , corn , greens beans, white beans , chickpea

$8.00

Greek Salad

Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, boiled egg, and dolmas. Gluten-free.

$15.00

Grilled Chicken Salad

Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red cabbage. Gluten-free.

$16.00

Falafel Salad

Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Dairy-free.

$14.00

Grilled Salmon Salad

Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$19.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$19.00

Arugula Salad

Fresh baby arugula with cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, and pepperoncini. Gluten-free.

$12.00

Beet & Orange Salad

Slices of red beets and oranges with lemon potato puree. Drizzled with lemon olive oil sauce. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$13.00

Shepherd Salad

Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and lemon olive oil. Gluten-free.

$12.00

Salads

Wraps

Adana Sandwich

Grilled ground beef & lamb with tomatoes, lettuce, and ezme. Slightly hot.

$14.00

Kofte Sandwich

Grilled ground beef & lamb patties with tomatoes, lettuce, and cacik.

$13.00

Chicken Sandwich

Marinated grilled chicken breast with tomatoes, lettuce, and cacik.

$13.00

Falafel Sandwich

Fried chickpea patties with tomatoes, lettuce, hummus, and ezme.

$13.00

Veggie Sandwich

Sauted zucchini, peppers, celery, carrots, feta cheese, and cacik.

$11.00

Kid's Kfteburger with Cheese

Includes tomatoes and lettuce. Side of French Fries

$10.00

Kid's Cheese Flatbread

$9.00

Kid's Chicken Nuggets with French Fries

$9.00

Kid's Grilled Chicken Breast with Rice & Veggies

$10.00

Kid's Menu

Spreads

Hummus

Puree of chickpeas with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$9.00

Baba Ganoush

Pureed grilled eggplant with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$9.00

Cacik

Strained yogurt with garlic, shredded cucumbers, dill, and olive oil. Gluten-free.

$9.00

Htipiti

Roasted red peppers with feta cheese, fresh thyme, and olive oil. Gluten-free.

$9.00

Ezme

Spicy blend of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, and parsley. Dairy-free, and gluten-free.

$9.00

Patlican Kozleme

Charcoal-smoked eggplant, roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, and fresh lemon juice. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$9.00

Maya Spreads Trio

Choice of 3 spreads.

$15.00

Dolma

Marinated vine leaves filled with rice, pine nuts, and black raisins. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$11.00

Imam Bayildi

Baby eggplant filled with onions, garlic, tomatoes, pine nuts, and olive oil. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$11.00

Cold Mezze

Hot Mezze

Cauliflower

Fried cauliflower, served with tahini sauce

$11.00

Kale Meze

Sauted with onions and olive oil. Topped with yogurt garlic sauce dusted with crushed red peppers. Gluten-free.

$10.00

Falafel Meze

Fried chickpea patties served with ezme & hummus.

$11.00

Maya Cigars

Crispy phyllo stuffed with feta cheese, parsley, and dill.

$11.00

Zucchini Cake

Shredded zucchini with mint, dill, bread crumbs, and kasar cheese. Served with cacik.

$11.00

Fried Calamari

Breaded calamari rings with cocktail sauce. Dairy-free.

$11.00

Grilled Calamari

Fresh grilled calamari topped with honey vinegar sauce and dusted with sumac. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

$12.00

Hellim from Cyprus Mezze

Pan-seared sheep's cheese served with orange marmalade. Gluten-free.

$11.00

Maya Mezzes for 2

Includes patlican kozleme, htipiti, hummus, 2 each of Maya cigars, dolmas, and falafel.

$24.00

Maya Mezzes for 4

Includes patlican kozleme, htipiti, hummus, and 4 each of Maya cigars, dolmas, and falafel.

$48.00

Brussel Sprouts

Fried Brussel sprouts, truffle yogurts and Urfa pepper

$11.00

Adana

Ground beef & lamb with fresh garlic, red peppers, and Turkish seasonings. Slightly hot. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$23.00

Kofte

Ground beef & lamb patties with onions, fresh garlic, and cumin. Served with cacik. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$21.00

Chicken Shish

Marinated chicken breast in garlic and Chef's special blend of spices on a skewer. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$22.00

Beef Shish

Marinated cubes of beef on a skewer. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$23.00

Lamb Shish

Marinated tender cuts of a leg of lamb on a skewer. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$23.00

Lamb Chops

Marinated lamb cutlets with olive oil, fresh garlic, and oregano. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$33.00

Chicken Yogurt

Marinated chicken breast on a skewer served on sauted homemade bread and topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.

$23.00

Adana Yogurt

Ground beef & lamb served on sauted homemade bread and topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.

$23.00

Beyti Yogurt

Turkish flatbread stuffed with ground beef, lamb, and fresh garlic. Topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.

$23.00

Mixed Grill Platter for 2

Includes 1 skewer each of chicken shish, Adana, and beef shish and 2 lamb chops. Served with rice pilav, bulgur pilav, and vegetables.

$55.00

Mixed Grill Platter for 4

Includes 2 skewers each of chicken shish, Adana, and beef shish and 4 lamb chops. Served with rice pilav, bulgur pilav, and vegetables.

$110.00

Entres from the Grill

Seafood Entres

Salmon

Grilled filet of salmon drizzled with lemon olive oil sauce. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$24.00

Branzino

Grilled whole branzino, a flaky, mild flavored fish, drizzled with lemon olive oil sauce. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$31.00

Shrimp Tava

Sauted shrimp with lemon olive oil sauce and garlic. Topped with chopped tomatoes. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.

$22.00

Baked Zucchini

Stuffed zucchini with ground beef, rice, onions, and garlic. Topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce. Served with mixed greens.

$21.00

Manti

Turkish dumplings stuffed with ground beef and topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.

$24.00

Moussaka

Layers of roasted eggplant with ground beef, lamb, and bechamel sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with mixed greens.

$22.00

Spinach Pie

Crispy layers of phyllo dough with spinach, onions, and feta cheese. Served with mixed greens.

$20.00

Veggie Guvec

Turkish-style ratatouille with bell peppers, celery, carrots, zucchini, onions, garlic, potatoes, and fresh green beans. Served with rice or bulgar.

$20.00

Entres

Flatbreads

Lahmacun

Crispy flatbread with ground beef & lamb, garlic, bell peppers, and onions. Served with mixed greens.

$13.00

Mediterranean Flatbread

Flatbread with bell peppers, celery, zucchini, carrots, onions, tomatoes, olives, and kasar cheese.

$15.00

Spinach Flatbread

Flatbread with spinach, onions, and feta, and kasar cheese.

$15.00

Peynirli Flatbread

Flatbread with feta and kasar cheese.

$12.00

Sucuk Flatbread

Flatbread with Turkish mild sausage and kasar cheese.

$16.00

Bulgur Pilav

$7.00

Rice Pilav

$7.00

French Fries

$7.00

Seasoned Vegetables

$7.00

Side Dishes

Desserts

Baklava

Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts topped with honey simple syrup.

$9.00

Sutlac

Traditional Turkish rice pudding topped with pistachios and currants.

$8.00

Apricot Delight

Sun-dried apricots stuffed with walnuts baked in honey syrup. Served with vanilla mascarpone cheese and topped with caramel sauce.

$10.00

Pear Delight

Whole baked pear in honey syrup. Served with mascarpone cheese and topped with crushed walnuts.

$8.00

Kunefe

Traditional Turkish dessert made with shredded phyllo dough layered with sweet cheese baked until golden brown and topped with honey simple syrup.

$13.00

Tiramisu

$7.00

Chocolate Cake

$7.00

Pumpkin delight

Baked pumpkin served with Tahiti and crushed wall nuts

$9.00