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6 pm - 11 pm

Friday

6 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

6 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

Closed

Hayat is often described as a standout Lebanese and Syrian restaurant in Montreal's Old Port, with elegant decor, a warm atmosphere, and a lively yet comfortable vibe. Reviews praise generous portions, fresh ingredients, and a variety of signature dishes such as baba ghanoush, shawarma, hummus, fattoush, lamb shank, and baklava pancakes. Service is repeatedly highlighted as a strength, with many noting attentive and professional staff and a welcoming front of house, though a few guests mention occasional slower moments or seating that could feel more intimate. Bar and patio options add to a flexible dining experience, suitable for dates, celebrations, and casual meals alike. While many describe consistent quality and a memorable overall experience, some reviews mention the price and portion sizes being out of balance. Overall, Hayat is seen as a top choice for authentic Middle Eastern flavors in Montreal, offering delicious food and a warm atmosphere, with room for improvement in service consistency and value.

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4.0

Un des serveur parle vraiment trop fort.
Restaurant bruyant même si pas bcp de monde.
Nourriture très bonne & en bonne quantité.
Cocktail très bon.

Nov 26, 2023

Sara

5.0

Good food & friendly staff.

Nov 19, 2023

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Excellent sur tous les points!

Had a great time with friends & family & the food was great, & the staff was pleasant. Definitely will go back.

Luisa

Great addition to the old port. Nice vibe, delicious food, great drinks & friendly staff

Sumaya

This place was fantastic & exceeded my expectations. Be sure to order the muhammara!!

Nov 18, 2023

Layal

Super fun & cozy place!!!! Food is super tasty! Staff were amazing & went above & beyond when they knew it was my birthday.

Natalie

Food was amazing! The waiter had great recommendations. Small place, so make sure you make a reservation. Only negative comment is it took way too long to take my payment. (25mins)

Nov 17, 2023

Wow..fantastique ..beau ..bon parfait

Nov 16, 2023

Ajwad

Great food & service!

Nov 15, 2023

Rita

Great experience. The shish taouk was tender & full of flavor. The dips were seasoned perfectly. The ribs completely melt on your tongue, although I thought the cream sauce they were served with added too much richness to the dish. The focaccia was okay. The star of the show was definitely the baklava pancake stack. Genuinely one of the best things that have ever graced my mouth. Would go back just for it.

Nov 14, 2023

Amazing even the taste was as expected

Nov 11, 2023

Fabulous food, great service !

SamSal-8949

Stellar food & outstanding service

Nov 10, 2023

4.5

Everything was excellent. However they told us it's a 2 hour service & we arrived late to our reservation & felt the food was coming way too quick. We could feel they needed the table & were pushing us out. But the food was delicious.

Nov 5, 2023

Amazing hotel & service. Great location.

Delicious fresh food, great cocktails, fab service & beautiful vibe & tunes

Nov 3, 2023

Everything was above & beyond! Congratulations

Nov 2, 2023

Karim

6/5. Truly outstanding

Nov 1, 2023

Shane

Really lovely new place in the Old Port. Mix of Syrian & Lebanese cuisine with some Arabic music (most of the time) which was nice. The Fattoush, hummous stood out, but what was really special was their impossible kefta fatteh which was vegan! Amazing to see this as a option. Service was top notch, thanks to Gabriel & everyone there. Will certainly be back

Oct 31, 2023

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