SHAY
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SHAY
Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Opens Today at 10 am
| 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 2 of 62 - 1230 Reviews
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
Hisham
The food at Shay was delicious & full of flavor! Loved the relaxed, cozy vibe on the terrace perfect spot for a great meal. Highly recommend.View more
Barbara
Great food, amazing vibe, will definitely returnView more
Vanessa
From the moment we walked in, everything about this restaurant radiated elegance.
The service was impeccable. Ana out bartender was the sweetest. Food was 10/10 & vibes also.
Will be back for sure. We loved itView more
Nikolas
We had a great time, food was amazing. Service was on point. Vibe was super cool. One of my new favourite places.View more
Andrea
Went here for brunch & loved the food & flavours. I didn't have to add salt, which is saying something. I didn't love the chicken waffles & my signature drink but everything else was amazing. It's also a great place to people watch as all the hip & stylish are here.View more
Dinny
OMG!!! I just discovered this restaurant & it's excellent. The food was tasty & we received very soon after ordering. The drinks we ordered was amazing. Big thanks to our waitress/bartender Anna for her sweetness, service & conversation. Make sure to visit. 10/10View more
Anaïs
Trop cher pour ce que c'est.
Mauvaise gestion des réservations, la table n'était pas prête lorsque nous sommes arrivés, longue attente.
Nous étions une table de 11 pour un anniversaire donc nous avons pris le brunch à 45$.
Le 1er plat était bon mais la suite a été catastrophique (gaufres au poulet, oeufs Bénédicte & pancakes). La gaufre avait le goût de poisson, l'agneau avec les oeufs dégueulasse & les pancakes très secs.
Bref, je n'y remettrai pas les pieds.View more
Marie-Josée--7833
1 Review
Excellent, nourriture raffinée & très bon service, merci Gab.
Khalil
I was expecting more. The terrace wasn't as nice as the main floor, although the service was good. For a brunch, you'd typically expect at least a few fruits on the plate-but that wasn't the case. I was surprised to be served such an empty-looking dish. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy the taste, even though I'm usually a big fan of shawarma & Lebanese food. Overall, I found the quality & the price didn't match. I don't think I would give it another try.View more
Cris
The food & service were great, but the seating was disappointing-despite expecting shade on the balcony (awning was present but not deployed), the group was placed in direct sun. Didn't make a fuss because we had guests, so we moved seats. The online reservation system does not respect privacy: we did not opt-in to marketing when reserving, but we still received a follow-up email asking for feedback. The unsubscribe link appears to be an ad-tracker (blocked by Ublock) which makes it evil spam to me. I left this review directly, not using the ad-tracking link in the email.View more
Nada
Super restaurant pour un repas en famille!
On a passé un très bon moment. La nourriture était excellente, bien assaisonnée, fraîche & de qualité.
Service rapide & pro, aucune attente avec la réservation.
Le restaurant est propre & accueillant.
Je reviendrai sans hésiter !View more
Joey
Went for the 30th birthday of my wife & we got the fix group menu for 75$. Rachel & the servers took great care of us. The food was amazing & so was the service.The lamb chops & steak were amazing.
I highly recommend if you want to celebrate an event with friends & are looking for good atomsphere & great food.View more