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Maloya

Bushwick · Creole

983 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11206Directions

4.7207 reviews

Diners say this French restaurant serves up delicious shrimp, lamb, and swordfish, and they praise the extensive rum list and expertly crafted cocktails. They also highlight the friendly and attentive service, and the cozy and homey atmosphere.

Rare Réunion Creole cooking with 930 Blackbird check-ins.

Maloya is a $$ Creole restaurant in Bushwick, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,050 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

The experience

Casual, romantic, African-inspired eatery serving cuisine from the French island of Réunion.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Maloya is a $$ Creole restaurant. Highlighted reviewers describe French Creole cooking from Réunion Island, a style one diner called rare to find in the U.S. The Google score is 4.7 from 211 reviews, and review mentions include a warm welcome, reasonably priced apps and mains, lentils and rice, and a compact menu.

Blackbird data shows 1,050 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday as the busiest days. Highlighted reviews point to a cozy interior, attentive staff, and use for dinner or a special occasion, including a baby shower where food was served family-style and drinks were circulated.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Maloya has 1,050 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird days are Sunday and Saturday.
Google users rate Maloya 4.7 across 211 reviews.
Highlighted reviewers mention lentils and rice alongside Creole mains.
One reviewer called Réunion food in the U.S. rare.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Maloya’s Blackbird check-ins span from July 15, 2025 to August 5, 2026, with 1,050 all-time check-ins recorded.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity2

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Flynet check ins

1,050

Neighborhood

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

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Inside Maloya

The experience

Casual, romantic, African-inspired eatery serving cuisine from the French island of Réunion.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

207 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Maloya?

Maloya has logged 1,050 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Maloya busiest?

Maloya is busiest on Tuesday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Maloya serve?

Maloya serves Creole cuisine.

How expensive is Maloya?

Maloya is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Maloya?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Maloya in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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