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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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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
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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.

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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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Reviews for SHAY

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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

C est très bon avec belle ambiance. C est des assiettes tapas à partager avec amis. Il y'a aussi des plats principaux aussi . Nous avons aimés tous ce que nous avions choisis l agneau est succulent

Apr 23, 2022
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3.0

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

Apr 18, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Good food, good ambiance!

Apr 9, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Fantastic ambience & food! We'll be back

Apr 2, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing dining experience, superb ambiance, incredible staff & service, accommodating management (un gros merci à Olivier!). If you're up for a culinary orgasmic experience, SHAY is a MUST!!

Mar 27, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

amazing food & service. highly recommended. do get the orange juice here it is fantastic & one of the best lamb shawarma meat around so flavorful

Mar 13, 2022
AnabelTyre-6149
1 Review
5.0

What a nice birthday party we had a Shay!
Service was great, food was delicious. Nice ambience too !
Next time i'll try the brunch, i've heard it was really good 💃

Mar 7, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

The food is delicious & extremely creative. The ambiance is lively & the staff is wonderful. Thank you for an amazing experience. 💕

Mar 7, 2022
Rani-Wahidy-1167
1 Review
5.0

My favourite Middle Eastern restaurant in Montreal by far. I give it a solid 10 without any hesitation. The staff & ambiance are second to none. The attention I got on my last visit is identical to the first one.

Go there. You will be IMPRESSED

Mar 6, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Awesome food, ambiance & service. We'll be back soon!

Mar 6, 2022
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1 Review
4.0

Amazing service, delicious food, beautiful ambience!!

Feb 19, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Very nice ambiance & very good quality food & good taste but a bit expensive

Feb 18, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Great ambience, very kind & attentive wait staff, & the food was superb. Vegans/Vegetarians are not an afterthought here, with many great vegan/veggie options! The meat-based options are delicious as well. 10/10, will be back soon!

Feb 10, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Absolutely delicious food & professional & attentive service staff. Very creative cocktail list & aesthetically pleasing presentation. A calm environment with excellent lighting & music quiet enough to easily hear one another & while still providing a nice ambiance. Lots of space between tables, which made us comfortable in light of the pandemic. Highly recommended!

Dec 23, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Great ambiance, great service & very delicious food!!

Dec 18, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Exceptional restaurant, ambiance & food

Dec 17, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Ambiance, qualité de la nourriture & service impeccable. Nous avons grandement apprécié notre soirée!

Dec 11, 2021
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1 Review
3.0

great service, good ambiance & food was great! Would go back again.

Dec 3, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent Ambience , Food & Cocktails are Delish

Nov 23, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing Lebanese cuisine. The lamb was particularly tasty. Service was great & the setting is nice. Will definitely be back!

Nov 22, 2021
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