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.
Nous avons récemment visité ce restaurant, nous avons eu un service impeccable, la nourriture était très bonne & l'ambiance était très chaleureuse. Si vous êtes de visite à Montréal , je vous conseille fortement de visiter ce très beau restaurant!
The best part of the experience was the location. The food, especially the dish sizes, were sub-par for the price - the only satisfactory dish was the hummus shawarma appetizer. We waited quite a bit for the food to come out; I think the waiter forgot our order.
Food was great, I would definitely go back for the food. The service was really bad, we waited 2 hours to get our food... They definitely need to hire more staff & improve their service quality
Jun 1, 2024
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My favourite new restaurant in old Montreal. Must try their mojito & ribs. Wonderful service by Chris who made the whole experience so much more enjoyable !
Based on friends recommendation we visited this place. Food was good, amazing presentation but it took more than one hour for food to arrive. Our attendant didn't even come to ask us or Inform us.
On a choisi ce restaurant à cause de son terrasse mais la nourriture etait pas à la norme, on a pris 3 entres (humus, salad fattouch) & 3 wraps (2 chicken , 1 lamb). The wraps were so bad, chicken was having a bad smell..fortunately we didnt get sick after. But I dont recommand this place for food
May 25, 2024
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J'ai été au dîner au hayat honnêtement je ne comprends pas les avis aussi positifs les plats n'étaient pas incroyables j'ai été assez déçu. Le cadre est sympa proche du vieux port
May 24, 2024
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Highly recommended!! The food was amazing! The portions were smaller than we are used to in America but the quality was fantastic. We got the eggplant kebab short ribs & shish tawook & all were amazing
We chose that place for our friend birthday from Toronto & we all had a great time. Service was excellent, we get to try all the recommendation from the waiter. Food was also excellent, I Will definitely go back during summer. Parking is kind of an issue in this area but we used there valet service, so we didn't wasted time.
Great Mediterranean fusion menu different than any restaurant you'd find in Montreal. Chef Gaby was super friendly & gave us great pairing tips. The burrata dates appetizer is a must-try - highly recommend this place.
