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Hayat

Old Montreal
4.6$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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Hayat specializes in the preparation of traditional Lebanese and Syrian dishes centered on fresh ingredients and aromatic spices. The menu features a variety of mezze plates, including creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and crispy falafel that highlight the core flavors of the Levant. Grilled meat platters such as shish tawook and succulent kafta are seasoned with authentic spice blends and served alongside warm, pillowy pita bread. The kitchen emphasizes time-honored techniques to produce hearty stews and vegetable-forward offerings that reflect the regional heritage of the eastern Mediterranean. Diners encounter a space defined by straightforward functional aesthetics and a focus on essential flavors. Every component of the meal represents a commitment to the culinary traditions of Lebanon and Syria through consistent seasoning and quality sourcing in a relaxed, communal setting.
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Reviews for Hayat

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1400+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
77%
4★
9%
3★
6%
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Review Summary

Hayat offers an elegant and authentic Mediterranean dining experience in the Old Port, frequently praised for its flavorful dishes like the lamb shank, dips, and signature baklava pancakes. While many patrons highlight the beautiful atmosphere and exceptional, attentive service provided by the staff, others have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed or portion sizes relative to the price. Despite mixed opinions on value and wait times, the majority of visitors leave with positive impressions, often citing the warm hospitality and vibrant energy as reasons to return.
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My husband & I had a wonderful saturday night at Hayat, starting with a warm welcome. Throughout the evening, our waiter was friendly & attentive, offering great recommendations from the variety of cocktails & menu options. I would also like to mention the young man who was always present, smiling, & attentive, making sure our water glasses were never empty, clearing away finished plates & promptly bringing clean plates & ustensiles for our next course. The service from both of them made our dining experience even more enjoyable. We will be back for sure!

Jul 6, 2026
on Google

Walked in for a cocktail, left trying half the menu! Everything was so good! Attentive service by the waitress.

Jun 29, 2026
on Google

We had a corporate lunch today & opted for an 85$ menu. The portions & cocktails were great… will hold many more meetings here.

Place also seems great for date night.
PS: try the dips!

Jun 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

belle endroit terrasse chaleureuse, nous avons ete servit par Shawn excellent service & attentionner. Le cocktail a la poire est simplement incroyable

Apr 28, 2026
on Google

Had a lovely time at Hayat last Saturday evening. I was showing a prospective student around the city & chose this restaurant as our final spot to end our tour. We were sat at the bar where the very engaging Otis took great care of us. We ordered dips as starters, which we shared, & honestly I had to cancel my main dish because there was more than enough food to fill us both up. We chose the baba ghanoush & the shawarma & hummus, which was served with two types of fresh bread, & the portions were plentiful. Our cocktails were also delicious. We both stated we would love to come back & try the mains, but we would need to work up a bigger appetite!
The design of the restaurant is lovely & the atmosphere was good. The only hiccup was that when I made our reservation, we only had the bar as an option, however when we arrived the restaurant was almost empty & it did not fill up by the time we left 2.5 hours later. Although our corner seats at the bar were cozy, we would have appreciated the option of booking a table.

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Otis & his cocktail are out of this world thank you hayat thank you mtl ❤?❤?

Jan 3, 2026
on Google
5.0

une superbe expérience au hayat montréal la nourriture était pleine de saveur, les cocktails surtout le butterfly incroyable! La serveuse celia nous a super bien aidé à faire notre choix parmis tous ce qu'ils proposent !

Aug 11, 2025
on Google

Had a beautiful patio dinner here one evening in June. Ordered a cocktail & two appetizers, which was more than enough food for one person. They also brought out complementary breadsticks with labneh & za'atar to accompany the cocktail, which was very kind.

Servers were lovely - attentive without being overbearing.

Restaurant serves higher-end food in a touristy part of town - the prices reflect that.

Overall, a great meal & I would definitely return again.

Jun 29, 2025
on Google

We had the most amazing experience. Every plate of food was delicious! The flavours were perfect & there was not one thing that we ordered that wasn't loved. As a big group we ordered several plates & ate family style & it was perfect. The cocktails were also beautiful & delicious! Our server was lovely & super helpful as well.

Jun 1, 2025
on Google

Les cocktails étaient bons, particulièrement le chamomile whiskey sour! Pour les entrées, la salade fattoush & le houmous & shawarma sont vraiment excellentes! J'aurais pris plus de betteraves dans l'entrée de betteraves rôties. Le plat de morue noire est délicieux ainsi que les côtes de boeuf braisées. Les portions sont parfaites. Par contre, concernant le service, je n'ai pas été impressionnée. Malgré une salle pas très achalandée, nous devions appeler la serveuse pour commander autre chose. Jamais elle nous a demandé si nous voulions du dessert.

Jan 4, 2025
on Google