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.
Amazing restaurant! We came for brunch this time & the food & staff were incredible as usual! Great ambiance to gather with a couple of friends, I truly recommend!
Jul 17, 2024
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Delicious food, amazing service, & good ambiance (maybe too loud for a restaurant). I've tried many middle eastern restaurants & I can say that SHAY is one of the best with a great quality food. We tried Muahamara, baba ghanouch, sumak fries, hummus with beef shawarma, lamb shawarma & they were all good. Great spot for dinner with friends/ dinner date.
Very nice & pleasant atmosphere. Service was fantastic The baklava pancake was the ultimate favorite!! I will definitely recomend this to others & would absolutely come back even if it is just for the baklava pancakes just for my baklava pancale fix. The eggs benedict was nice I can get this again, had nice slices of lamb in it. The flavours were well balanced & the poached egg was cooked to perfection. The chicken waffle was okay, it is a good dish just not my cup of tea. The taste of fried chicken for me while I apreciate the juiciness & tenderness of the chicken & how perfectly crispy it was on the outside, I could not help the taste of it reminding me of a giant crispy general tao chicken. Which while I like some times, is not something I personally like as a chicken waffle. The maple syrup can be sweeter(would be nice if it were similar to a au pied cochon maple syrup) I think it may elevate the experience.
Nous avons choisi ce restaurant par hasard car nous étions dans le quartier. La nourriture était succulente. Les plats sont tous relevés avec différentes saveurs & épices. Nous avons mangé sur la terrasse. Belle ambiance. Le service était excellent. Nous avons suivi les recommandations de la serveuse. Nos deux serveuses étaient très sympathiques. Je recommande fortement. Une belle découverte!
Casual, classy, & mouth-wateringly delightful. Might be the best lamb I've ever ordered! Extra props for excellent mocktails. Will be recommending to ask my friends
Jun 18, 2024
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I really liked the place & ambience. Service was impeccable. 10/10 experience. According to the staff, only beef & lamb are halal. Chicken is not halal.
Really nice classy brunch spot! Service was great. I split the Baklava pancakes & shawarma eggs benedict. 10/10 Presentation 🙂↕️ Pancakes had amazing toppings, the batter itself was solid but nothing special, & cream wasn't too sweet (the syrup on the side was too much for me though). The pomegranate & halloumi on the eggs really made the dish for me 😋 The lamb slices were not the best. Pretty pricey, but I guess that's the name of the brunch game
I rarely give 5-stars for a review....this one deserves it. Having an Israeli wife, I am no stranger to middle-eastern food, so the standards are high. Starters were Baba Ganoush & Hummus with Shawarma. Both were phenomenal. Great flavors, & beautifully prepared. I had the lamb kebab for my main. The chef's refusal to cook the lamb below medium was quite disappointing, but the falvor was there, even if it was a bit over done. My wife had the armenian kebabs & they were extremely tasty, even if the pita to wrap them was served under & too saturated in oil to work as a wrap. The portion of Sumac fries you get for 9$ was quite plentiful. Would return without hesitation.
•Baklava Pancakes •Lamb Reuben Must get every time. That's the best lamb sandwich. My favorite lamb sandwich ever. The baklava pancakes are one of the best pancakes this city has. Probably my 2nd fav pancakes
May 15, 2024
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Les plats sont délicieux, l'ambiance est super & ma serveuse qui se prénomme Rachel était SUPER!! J'ai adoré mon expérience. Gros coup de coeur pour ma serveuse, je vais revenir c'est sûr.
Came here based on the many positive reviews & a very positive dinner experience a couple of years back. Asides from the nice ambiance I have to be frank, the food sucks. The hummus & fat ouch were average at best & the rest of the dishes just had so much going on that you forget what you ordered. There is nothing Lebanese or Arab about this food. Who serves naan bread with hummus? You could taste the flour in the bread. There are many fine Lebanese & Syrian breakfast & brunch places in Montreal. I think the owners should pay them a visit & understand exactly what type of cuisine they are trying to serve.
What an incredible brunch we had here! Thank you so much for a really magnificent meal. The service was excellent, the music was perfect, the ambiance & decor were wonderful. We had the mouhamara as a starter (holy moly it was good!) & then chicken & waffles & the makenek hash for our mains. Blown away by the flavors! All of the staff were really quick to help, & very friendly. 10/10 recommend & we'll be back for sure!
A group of us came here for brunch after seeing all the good reviews, we had the eggs Benedict, lamb Reuben & chicken & waffles. While the food was good, I found it odd that we didn't get any sides with our mains, especially for the price. Usually brunch places give potatoes or something on the side but the eggs benny come with nothing. Overall, the chicken & waffles were the best choice, fried very well with a nice sauce. Also they were playing club music on a Saturday afternoon which seemed like an odd choice. Overall not a bad choice but not the greatest brunch place in Montreal for sure.
