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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
Middle EasternLebaneseMediterraneanGrillVegetarianSeafood/FishKebabBrunch

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 Payment

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Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

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Review Summary

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.
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service, attention to detail was impeccable. Food was amazing, tasty, spicy, savoury! Loved that the dishes were made for sharing!!! Will definitely go back.

Jul 27, 2022
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4.0

Everything was amazing, the food & the atmosphere was great. My main course was late & only arrived after the others were done theirs, but they did give me a free dessert. The brussel sprouts & beef dumplings are the most mouth watering dishes, full of flavour.

Jun 13, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Service & food were great. Only disappointments was the Fattouche salad - small, expensive & not great. Also, the chocolate mousse was bitter & liquidy - not pleasing at all. Otherwise we tried many dishes & they were delicious. Service was friendly & attentive.

Jun 12, 2022
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5.0

My friend & I enjoyed an evening of exquisite tastes at Shay yesterday. We ordered four dishes for sharing, each with its unique mouth-watering flavour which we devoured with much pleasure. I can't wait to return to try other dishes on the menu, some of which we marvelled at as they were brought to other tables nearby. I might even suggest a return as a party of four or more so that even more dishes can be enjoyed. Five stars indeed!

Apr 3, 2022
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5.0

Absolutely love the eggplant & Bao bun dishes. The menu is very creative, everything is awesome & the service top notch

Dec 16, 2021
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4.5

I was my first experience at SHAY. Very trendy looking restaurant with a very convenient layout. The service was prompt & respectful & the food was really tasty & a few funky twists on traditionnal lebanese dishes was fun to experiment. The only aspect that I would have expected are plates of different combinations items to share (as per the lebanese tradition!). In order to try & replicate this, we ordered a few appetizers before the main meal & since the portions were very generous, it was a real challenge to finish the main course. I would go back!

Nov 25, 2021
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3.0

Food is good! Portions small for the price you pay. Chicken shish Taouk for 32$ it's not even a full brochette Over price. Nice hang out place! Servers unknowing they keep showing up at your table to pick up empty & unempty dishes. Beer no choice. !

Nov 14, 2021
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5.0

First time there - was really impressed. We were four people & shared 9 dishes (they suggest 2-3 per person). Loved or really liked them all.
Staff was on point. Great suggestions, came back to check often to make sure everything was to our liking.
Going back for sure.

Nov 4, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, & & some unique dishes & nuanced flavors. Favorite dish was the labneh with watercress.

Sep 19, 2021
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4.5

Great atmosphere & professional staff. This is a tapas-style restaurant & our server suggested 5 dishes for 2 people, but we were stuffed after the first three.

The shawarma tacos were a bit disappointing as they didn't have much flavour & the cauliflower dish had a bit too much sumac, but overall the food was delicious.

Music was not too loud either so my companion & I didn't have to shout to talk to one anothe

Sep 5, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent, really tasty dishes , attentive service & great ambiance.

Aug 29, 2021
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4.0

Excellent service & ambiance! The food is beautifully presented but lacks in the texture & flavour department compared to other Lebanese cuisine in mtl. Many dishes just fell short of expectation. Fattoush, babaganouj & pita were the stars!

Aug 2, 2021