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.
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!
Aug 28, 2023
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I wanted to try this restaurant for a long time. I decided to make a reservation for brunch to celebrate my 24th wedding anniversary. Food was good. Service & ambiance were great! Now my husband's food was a little cold. Mimosas were ok but not too cold. We ordered a side of potatoes which came with ketchup, we ordered an extra ketchup & when we received our bill it was extra $3. Really? For ketchup? On the reservation they asked if is an special occasion & I wrote it was my wedding anniversary, usually restaurants do something. Don't get me wrong I'm not expecting not to pay but at least acknowledge, why ask in the first place?
I used to love this place, specially for dinner but brunch also used to be good. Last time I went though, brunch was very bad... the mimosas were done with juice from a box... & the dishes were not great at all, im very disappointed because I used to love it. It will take me some time to get over that brunch to go back for dinner but never doing brunch again
Jun 27, 2023
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My friends & I reserved a late brunch this past Saturday & were greeted with a warm smile & welcome by Talia. She told me on arrival that she had noted my request to be seated away from the front door, & not close to any serving areas, & said that she had taken the liberty of reserving a lovely booth for us & pointed it out. We were ecstatic as the place was jumping & people were pouring in, & we were a few minutes early. Talia suggested we have a seat at the bar if we'd like a cocktail in the mean time, & we did so. Once at the bar we were told we would get an even better table, a boott at the front window which was just perfect! We even had a little heater blasting hot air as it was frigid still out. Later the manager, Olivier came over to check on us to see if we were happy with everything, the service, the table, the meals? Everything was just spot on! The meal (benedict with lamb & hollandaise) was superb, our drinks were frothy & strong & our dessert of Baklava Pancakes was to die for, ambience just warm without music blaring either, & they happened to play a favorite piece of music of mine :) I normally don't write reviews but everybody was so welcoming & the food well worth it that I couldn't resist. If you're an out of towner, this is just a treat to have such delicious & beautiful food served in your Montreal assiette! Enjoy. You must go, & reserve ahead!
Mar 26, 2023
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As always, a great meal & warm service was received. This time around it was brunch, which proved to be as delicious as the dinner menu. One of my favorite places to dine. A neighborhood gem!
Really enjoyed the brunch! Delicious plates, generous portions good for sharing. Service was also excellent & the restaurant is very spacious & comfortable! Would definitely recommend & will be back!
