SHAY
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SHAY
Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 10 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 10 pm |
Brunch:
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
Info & Location
About us
If you’re fortunate enough to have experienced a meal in the Middle East, you know all about their warmth, ambiance and extravagance. Whether it’s on a terrace accompanied by an afternoon tea, or sipping Arak in the evening, the “joie de vivre” can’t be missed.
Having successfully recreated the magic, our chef Joe Awad and his team have put together a menu featuring traditional flavours reimagined with a modern flare.
Our friendly and attentive staff will make you feel as though you’ve walked through the fabric of time to the other side of the world. Prepare your tastebuds, they’re in for an amazing experience!
Our Specialties
Shawarma Philly Steak Sandwiches, Shish Taouk Hoagies & Plant based Impossible kefta burger.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 20 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless PaymentMore details
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
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Events Nearby
Montreal Vegan Festival 2025
Nov 15, 2025 to Nov 16, 2025
Festival Pizza Matta 2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
Reviews often mention
brunch(214) recommend(146) highly recommend(71) dishes(70) pancake(70) cocktail(69) lamb(66) drink(65) vibe(60)Page 1 of 62 - 1222 Reviews
Qiao
We were visiting in Montreal, & tried this restaurant. I would say it doesn't meet the expectations.
There were three of us, & we tried the tasting menu. I would say the food tastes good. We couldn't finish it, so we took out the leftover, & I found some paper in the take out ground beef the other day, which is disappointing.
The service was great.
The worst thing to me is that, the restaurant was not clean. When we were having dinner, we had to keep waving our hands to get rid of the small flies around the table & the food. There were 3-4 of them. & it's so annoying. We ended up spent $350 for that dinner, & those flies are not quite often to see in a restaurant like this. We are not eating hot dogs by a dirty street right.View more
Philippe
Ambiance très sympathique, cuisine moderne d'inspiration libanaise. Belle créativité en cuisine & syr la carte des cocktails.View more
Camille
I've been to this restaurant many times now & today I got served by Sabrina & the quality of her service is what prompted me to write this google review: she was very attentive to our table, always making sure we're not missing anything & even managed to get us places on the terrace even though it was pretty full. I wish every restaurants had service like that. Highly recommended if you like trying different cuisine whilst having a good experience.View more
K
Food was awesome & our server Shawn was a nice & funny guy. 10/10View more
Selena
Shoutout to Shawn! Great service & food, especially for my first time in Montreal:)View more
Chuong
Great Mediterranean restaurant in Griffintown. I've tried both brunch & supper & the food is simply amazing! Host even accommodated us even though I had reserved the wrong Friday night for party of 5 at peak hours.View more
Saeedeh
Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Middle Eastern cuisine!View more
Joshua
🔥 Shay - Brunch goals, achieved.
Shay knows how to deliver a proper brunch.
We started with the ricotta pancakes-fluffy, rich, & stacked high with whipped cream, nuts, & a touch of magic. Easily some of the best I've had.
But the surprise standout? The lamb eggs Benedict. Perfectly poached eggs over tender lamb with a hollandaise that hit just right. Bold, rich, & totally addictive.
Everything else-from the pillowy pita & labneh to the spiced sausage & iced coffee-just tied it all together.
The vibe was dialed-in too: modern, lively, but still chill enough to enjoy the meal without feeling rushed.
10/10 brunch spot. Will definitely be back.View more
Laavni
good food- rather great food ! but we were made to wait so long to pay after being handed the bill, also had to wait super long to even get the bill since the server was busy with other tables. other than that our server was great & food was brought on time. would definitely come back againView more
Juliana
Everything at SHAY was amazing! The food, the atmosphere & the service were all great. Gaby was amazing & so friendly & accommodating! Would recommend this restaurant to everyone!View more
Binitha
the staff at shay has been so accommodating, we stopped in on the way to the airport with 7 pieces of luggage & they stored & brought out our suitcases with no complains. we are so grateful for their hospitality. the food & atmosphere of the restaurant are truly unbeatableView more
P
Been in love with this place for the last 4 years. Their brunch is amazing & their dinner is even better. They changed the brunch card over the years & made desserts smaller. Since no one was ever able to finish them. But the quality is still there & that's all that matters.View more
Sophia
I came here tonight for a bachelorette party dinner. It was my first time here & Anna was amazing. We enjoyed all her recommendations. The food, service & atmosphere are amazing, A+. I'll defiantly be recommending this place to my friends!View more
Ahmed
Went to Shay with me & my boyfriend for brunch & had a really good time. The food was amazing so was the general ambiance. We aren't from Montreal & our waitress Gaby was super helpful the entire time & even gave us a list of things to do in the city while we're here !View more
Rafay
Amazing place, Gaby was really hospitable & made sure we had a great time!View more
Bikram
Gaby was great! Our food came quick & food was tasty.View more
Navneeth
Great food & fantastic service. Gaby was lovely & welcomingView more
Jody
Shay is one of my favourite restaurants. We visit Montreal every summer & we always make a point to go to Shay the food & service are amazing. Anna our server tonight was fantastic super knowledgeable & friendly!View more