SHAY
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SHAY
Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 11 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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Reviews often mention
brunch(216) recommend(147) highly recommend(72) dishes(72) pancake(70) cocktail(69) lamb(68) drink(66) vibe(60)Page 1 of 62 - 1230 Reviews
Dalia
Looking forward to returning!
The atmosphere, the food, the service; all were amazing! Ana left us with such a memorable night of fun & great service, especially that we were celebrating a special occasion.
I love that pomegranate was incorporated in many dishes which is often forgotten in Lebanese cuisine here. The halloumi & dates, kibbeh naye, lamb kebab are a must to try! Can't miss on the refreshing fattoush as well.
I'm excited to return to try their brunch & others dishes as well.View more
Davide
Shay is always great food, & great service, but my last experience at shay Shawn was our waiter & he effortlessly went above & beyond to make our brunch the best it could possibly be.View more
Maria
Always an amazing service everytime I come, Anthony took amazing care of us today. 10/10 excellent serviceView more
Emile
Our server Isaac was phenomenal. The food was exquisite & creative. Strong recommendation.View more
Philippe
The food was immaculate & the service was amazing, our server Alexis was outstanding!View more
Joey
Amazing service. Contributed to an incredible experience.View more
Jeff
Anna was an incredible bartender! She was so personable & sweet, & her great service really stood out. She made everyone feel welcome, took the time to connect with us, & had a positive energy that made the whole experience even better. On top of that, she was quick, attentive, & made fantastic drinks. Truly amazing all around-I would absolutely come back just for her!View more
Raj
Anne was an amazing waitress. She suggested some of the best food to us & was super kind. I highly recommend their lamb kebab & their roasted red pepper dip. Also, try their baklava tiramisu.View more
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