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.
Très beau restaurant avec un menu délicieux! Les portions sont surprenamment assez généreuses. Belle ambiance & la serveuse a su nous recommander d'excellents plats pour notre première visite. Un peu dispendieux, donc à réserver pour les occasions spéciales. Je n'ai pas encore essayé le brunch, mais c'est sur ma liste.
The portions are on the smaller side & I would not recommend the avocado toast (there wasn't much avocado on the bread) but otherwise their breakfast/brunch dishes are unique & flavorful! The best thing on their menu is the Baklava Pancakes, don't leave without trying them!
Dec 19, 2023
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We had the gravlax appetizer, shakshouka & baklava pancakes. Amazing combination but... The gravlax appetizer was a bit underwhelming. The gravlax by itself was only ok. Very great texture but the seasoning & taste falls a bit flat. Caviar is only ok. I love pistachios & I get the use of pistachio to stay in theme with the restaurant's origin but they add too much crunch in your mouth instead of crispyness. Clunky in mouth. I would do without pistachio but agree with the idea of crispyness so would welcome an alternative. Albeit, the combination labneh, gravlax & cavior is good. It is a fresh app & very gentle for the palate in prep for what comes next. The shakshouka is amazing! After the gentleness of the gravlax, each bite of the shakahouka is like an atomic bomb of flavour in mouth. Super happy. Strong & bold. Spicy. You get the idea. The egg is perfect. Falls apart as soon as it touches the tonge. Delish. The baklava pancakes are ok but not sure where the baklava actually is besides being a garnish & topping? The pancakes are THICK-stick-to-your-palate kind of soft. So if you do not like that then be warned. For a fusion place like Shay I expected a bit more transformation to food (labneh infused with something? Baklava more than just a garnish?) but overall, a GOOD brunch place. I would go back for the shakshouka alone & the boozy coffees.
Nous sommes allés bruncher pour l'anniversaire de mon amie malheureusement au niveau de la cuisine & du service nous avons été très déçues. Pour 180$ consommé je m'attendais à beaucoup plus. Les repas était fades & froids. Mon sandwich à l'agneau était assez sec, le fromage sec comme si il avait été fait depuis plusieurs heures. A peine nous avons terminé nos plats. Le service était vraiment nul & lent, ils nous ont emmené le mimosa avant le café après il a fallu redemander nos cafés car ils l'ont oublié j'ai reçu mon plat au moins 15 min avant mon amie.
Les serveurs n'étaient pas au petit soin comme voir vos verres vides d'eau & vous en servir il fallait tout le temps leur demander. Même quand on demandait de débarrasser il partait avec une assiette & revenait un bon moment après.
Je n'y retournerai pas c'est certain.
My friends & I went for brunch this morning & we booked in advance. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, & the food was tasty. However, the food arrived at the table cold & I asked the waitress to return all the meals & serve hot. We liked the food presentation, & we ordered Baklava Pancakes, & Shawarma & Eggs Benedict. Overall, I found the food tasty, delicious aside from the fact that The lamb in the Shawarma & Eggs benedict didn't smell good.
Amazing amazing service! The owner was super nice & accommodating. The food & drinks were amazing. Vibes were amazing for brunch. Must visit when coming to Montreal!!! Highly recommend it!
This is a great brunch spot! Probably the best brunch I’ve had in Montreal, the I think the best eggs Benedict I’ve had in my life.
- the Shawarma eggs Benedict is a MUST
- the Shakshouka is very very good & fresh & on the lighter side
- the hash (which is tater tot’s with an egg, sausage, & mint sauce) is very heavy. I’d say it’s more of a sharing dish.
- The baklava pancakes are honestly too sweet & the pancake texture isn’t amazing. We shared it 4 ways as a dessert.
- coffee is great
We ordered a few items off the brunch menu to share, they were all delicious! The menu is an interesting fusion that is very well executed. Service was amazing as well & our server was really friendly & knew the menu really well!
Service & cuisine excellent. Brunch famille & amie. Nous étions au bar. Service impeccable le serveur était aux petits soins. Pancake Baklava une délicieuse découverte.
Sep 30, 2023
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Delicious food, great service & lovely atmosphere! Highly recommend for a date or brunch with friends! Their bottomless mimosa is 38$. They also have a covered outdoors terrace.
This was my 2nd time going. The food was exceptional but what really needs to be noted was their service. We made a brunch reservation where we had to change the hour at the last minute & they accommodated us. Our party went from 8 to 6 people & it was ok. We booked a table for 8 without specifying we needed to be downstairs as one of our guests has difficulty walking & they managed to move our entire party from upstairs to downstairs & managed to pull everything off without any difficulties. I cannot stress how amazing they were & how appreciative we are of their amazing customer service, care & adaptability to a group of people who did not plan properly. Thank you so much!
Toujours parfait 😍😍 la nourriture était excellente & le service aussi ! C'était la première fois que nous testions le brunch & c'est aussi bon que le dîner ! Je recommande fortement. Le restaurant est aussi beau que bon.
I had a GREAT brunch at Shay!
The food was amazing, the drinks delicious & the service impeccable! Special thanks to the hostess for noticing our table request & accommodating it! She assigned us what we felt was the best booth in the house - thank you!
