SHAY
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SHAY
Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
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Brunch:
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
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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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Display Allbrunch(227) recommend(196) highly recommend(99) lamb(78) dishes(75) pancake(71) vibe(70) cocktail(70) drink(70) baklava(66) pamela(59) middle eastern(56)Page 1 of 12 - 224 Reviews
Arthur
I visited SHAY today & had a wonderful experience. I ordered the lamb with eggplant, & it was excellent. The flavors were authentic & well-balanced, & you can tell the ingredients are high quality.
The lamb was tender, & the side of crispy potatoes & pickled red cabbage provided the perfect contrast. If you're looking for great Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine with a modern touch, this is a fantastic spot. The food tastes as good as it looks!
Highly recommend: The lamb with eggplant & the roasted potatoes.
Oliver
Great food overall. We tried the shawarma eggs Benedict, lamb Reuben, waffles with fried chicken, & the baklava pancakes-everything was excellent. The service was just as good: kind, fast, & very helpful.
Edmond
L'ambiance sur la terasse est vraiment super, le staff est aussi très agréable. J'ai commandé le Shawarma Egg Benedict très bon mais j'ai trouvé qu'il manquait un peu de goût. J'ai également essayé le Chicken & Waffle ainsi que le Kataifi Chocolate French Toast qui étaient très très bons.
Gilbert
Excellent repas, bon service, mais 4 étoiles pour l'ambiance car la musique est nettement trop forte.
Annie
Nous avons passé une superbe soirée ! Ambiance , nourriture , service par Shawn , juste wow !
Je vous recommande les mezze froids , délicieux !
Samantha
Got a last minute reservation for 2 at the bar here for Sunday brunch. Every time I come I always say I need to come more often! The food is absolutely delicious, the ambiance is vibrant & fun & most importantly, the staff look like they really love their jobs. Shout out to Josh & Sean for the lively & entertaining service! Will be back again soon! :)
Mya
J'ai adoré ce resto! La nourriture était délicieuse, service impeccable & l'ambiance super agréable. Je recommande à 100%. Will definitely be back soon!!
Reynaud
The lamb is seasoned well & the outdoor seating is really nice.
Kene
My friends & I were visiting the area for a birthday brunch & this place did not disappoint. The ambiance is so aesthetically pleasing & beautiful. The staff were pleasant, attentive & funny. The music was one of the best parts, great playlist. I got the breakfast sandwich & my friends got the hachis makanek & the omelette soujouk. Everything tasted so fresh & flavorful. The potatoes were crisp, the halloumi was so tasty, & the chai lattes were great (tasted more like espresso than chai to me, however, I did not mind it). I will definitely plan to visit when I am in the area again.
Andrew
Lamb was awesome, Rachel served us & she's a huge vibe.
100% coming again
Ruchika
I had to get on here & give a review because this restaurant did not disappoint in any criteria!! I came here for brunch with my dad & ordered the Shakshuka (delicious & portion size is amazing) the Salmon dish was so fresh, & the Figs were juicy & sweet. Everything was spot on. Ambiance? 10/10, music choice? 10/10 (Frank Ocean, Sade, it doesn't get better) & the SERVICE is what makes this place memorable. Sean gave us shots on the house, Anthony made us laugh & Sabrina gave us the Dubai Chocolate French toasts on the house 🥹 She's a sweetheart btw, def ask for her when you're here! They're all so sweet & they made my father's trip to Montreal so much more special by treating him with so much warmth & love ✨ Customer service makes all the big difference when it comes to a restaurant experience so I highly recommend this place to everyone 💕
Will def come back & bring my mom next time. Thank you guys!!
Sogand
The lamb in the Shawarma Benedict was a bit too meaty, & the avocado croissant was sour, which was unexpected but still light & nice. worth trying when visiting Montreal
Randy
Beau restaurant libanais avec une ambiance chaleureuse & un décor soigné. L'endroit est agréable pour passer un bon moment. La nourriture est correcte, avec des plats savoureux
Homam
Food was amazing, service was great & very fun ambiance. Will definitely be returning!!
Castin
The food was so good! I'd honestly come back again & again. I'm usually particular about my food but this restaurant did not disappoint at all! We had this beautiful server too! We had a time! Her name is Anna. At some point I wanted to ask her if she'd like to sit & eat with us & share some tea. I'm still dreaming about that lamb & the halloumi. The place was beautiful too!
Farrah
The food was amazing. Ian was our waiter. We had 20 people for my moms 65th & we all had the best time. The kebabs, lamb chops & ribeye were unbelievable
Malinda
Anna gave an impeccable service! Super friendly, accommodating & makes you feel comfortable. Great food,drinks & ambiance!
Lino
Food & service was good, really enjoyed it however my only comment is that you should let the customers know at the time of the reservation if they will be seated on the terrace. The terrace although nice it lacks ambience, doesn't compare to the inside.