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!
SHAY earns high praise for its vibrant atmosphere, flavorful modern Lebanese cuisine, and consistently attentive service, with guests noting generous portions and standout items like mezze dips and lamb dishes, shakshuka and baklava pancakes; brunch shines with creative twists such as shawarma eggs Benedict and labneh, while cocktails and a lively DJ vibe add to the welcoming, upbeat experience and make many say they will definitely return.
Un des meilleurs endroit pour bruncher! C'était la première fois que j'y allais & j'ai été très agréablement surprise. Le service est top, la nourriture est impeccable & les prix sont très abordables. Le concept de brunch libanais est incroyable, je n'ai rien a dire c'était parfait. L'endroit est super joli, franchement, j'ai hâte d'y retourner.
Cuisine originale pour un brunch. Toutefois ambiance trop bruyante pour discussion. Après 1h30 de repas on nous demande de quitter puisqu'il y a un deuxième service ceci m'a beaucoup déçu
Le chef fait des plats extraordinaires! Très Goûteux!
L'hôtesse n'est bilingue. Elle ne parle que l'anglais
La serveuse a été très bien mais clear adressé à nous en anglais en premier.
Retard de table malgré que nous étions à l'heure de 15-20 minutes.
On s'est fait bousculé de quitter après une 1h15 assis 3x. 2x par la serveuse & une fois avec le gérant.
On est à un brunch! On est généralement pas pressé...
Je ne retournerai pas s'il n'allonge pas le temps entre les réservations .
Everything was amazing about this restaurant. From the service & friendly staff to the incredible brunch food. We ordered & shared the shishtaouk chicken & waffles as well as the baklava pancakes. The chicken was so moist, delicious & not greasy at all. The waffles were light & fluffy. The baklava pancakes were amazing also light & fluffy & that topping was super delicious. Fresh orange juice & mimosa rounded out our brunch. This is now one of my two favourite brunch places in the city. They have a lot of staff & they seamlessly work like a well oiled machine. Food is fast to come out even with a full dining room. & they never make you feel rushed. Also seating is done well so you never feel like you are squished in. We were very impressed & highly recommend this place. Make sure to have a reservation as they unfortunately had to decline walk ins.
The food was amazing. Loved the vibes of the restaurant. We were seated on the patio originally for brunch & I loved our waitress. She was personable & helpful. Gave great recommendations.
What a spectacular dining experience we had! Such a great menu & very welcoming staff. We went for brunch with 2 young kids & everything on the menu was so tempting..made it hard to decide. The pancakes are out of this world & an absolute must! Cocktails are delish...& they have bottomless mimosas!!! (Something I'll indulge in when I'm not with the little ones lol). Highly recommend & look forward to going back soon.
I read an article on MTL blog about Montréal's great Lebanese brunch restaurant; & it was very positive & I was very intrigued. Brunch is one of my favorite meals to have with my sister & friends. I went to Shay which I made reservations for a week ago. The restaurant is big, spacious & beautiful. The service initially was over the top, the waiter came by every two minutes, that's how I felt. Then by the end, when I wanted to order coffee & tea, & ask for the bill, it was hard to get the attention of our waiter. Food & drink wise; the presentation was lovely. I would not say that it was the best brunch ever because the taste wasn't beyond amazing. In the end, the tea was presented by the Turkish tea set, it was mesmerizing. I would definitely recommend for everyone to try the Lebanese brunch spot.
Amazing experience at Shay. This is our second time coming to the restaurant but this time for brunch. IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT! The baklava pancakes were out of this world :) Definitely recommend the brunch experience at Shay!!
We had a reservation for 8 people for the brunch. The food was ok but I didn't really like my choice ( La Merguez). The cocktails menu is simple & pretty basic but tasty.
The problem is that although we had the table for 2 hours, 30 minutes before they were already telling that there was another group coming & the waiters were constantly around our table after that so we didn't really appreciate that constant pressure.
Place/decoration: 4/5
Food: 3,5/5
Drinks: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Staff: 3/5
Amazing food & impeccable service! We have been here three times already & we are always happy when we leave! Highly recommend for both dinner & brunch!
