Reviews describe Hayat as a standout for authentic Middle Eastern flavors with generous sharing portions, praising dishes such as baba ghanouj, fattoush, lamb shank, short ribs, soujouk, and muhammara, plus baklava pancakes and Syrian ice cream as highlights. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as warm and stylish, with a lively vibe and a pleasant terrace, making it a good pick for dates, celebrations, or casual meals. Service is commonly noted as attentive and friendly, though some reviews report variability and longer waits during busy times and changes in management that affected consistency. Reservations can be necessary, as seating options vary between bar and table, and some guests would prefer to book a table in advance. Prices are sometimes described as high for the portion size, though many feel the quality justifies the cost. Overall the place is seen as a top halal fine dining option in the area, with standout drinks, hospitality, and a strong sense of care from the staff.
Not for me sadly. The reservation is impossible to cancel or modify (they will charge you a $100 if you cancel 2 days before) Our server was the best part of the place. The others were lost, they actually called us when we were sitting AT THE RESTAURANT to tell us we gonna be charged if we don't show for our reservation 🤣 Menus are too small, food is not too good & very overpriced. Chicken is dry, Kibbeh is tasteless, Shawerma feels raw, fattoush is nothing special & a plate of falafel for $22+tax didn't seem like a good idea The Baklava pancakes were anything but authentic , basically your avg ready mix with baklava sauce & shreds on top Our food was late, I am disappointed was really hoping this place was going to be a good option but like a lot of Montreal restaurants it's mostly flash with no substance
The restaurant was extremely nice. It was very well decorated & renovated in a way that showed the syrian, lebanese influence. The food was excellent, all in all it is a great place to go to eat. But it is a bit pricy.
Food was good, cocktails were fine too! I hope you land on Nathaniel as your server! He knows all about the menu & its details! A true gentleman passionate about his job & it shows! Thanks for having us!
5* Delicious food, quick & friendly service, lovely terrace & good ambiance. We came for lunch & were very pleased by the quantity & quality of the food. We ordered the «Baba Ganouj», «Fattoush Salad», «Soudjouk & Eggs», «Shish Taouk Wrap» & the «Shawarma & Hummus» - all dishes were super tasty & flavour. We would definitely come back!
Otis served my friends & I, he did a great job! The manager even came up to our table & greeted us when we were seated. The atmosphere is amazing, would definitely recommend to everyone.
tourists trap food sucks no taste service is not good & tables & chairs & booths not clean food crumbs all.over the place mixed drinks over powering . 2 ppl $200 plus later . 1h after 2 of us went the Duns & had a better meal for 100
food wasn't top notch, especially the dishes: the braised ribs were full of fat, the minced beef with aubergines was not well cooked, but the starters & dips were good, especially the peppers. The value for money wasn't great either.
This place is clean & stylish. The service was top notch & the food was delicious! Real attention to detail but with a relaxed vibe that made us comfortable right away.
