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.
The food was not very tasty, & especially the meat portions (lamb & kebab) are very small. There are literally only four bites of meat in the lamb ($60). Despite the good ambience, it is overpriced.
Had a reservation for my birthday & the service was exceptional. Very friendly & patient. The food was delicious & the ambiance was amazing! Would recommend anyday
Feb 11, 2024
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The food was so good, especially the lamb shawarma & brussel sprouts. Our waitress, Pamela, was the best waitress I have ever had. She had great timing, great food suggestions, & totally made the experience even better.
10/10... everything was amazing! The food, drinks, service & ambiance were all on point. The flavours in the food were SO good. Will definitely be back again & again!
Beautiful & elegant decor, delicious food & enjoyable ambiance! They probably have ONE OF THE BEST Fattouch salads I've ever had & some of the TASTIEST brussel sprouts (10/10 for both)! I highly recommend getting both these dishes! The "Octopus & Soudjouk Sausage" dish was okay (6/10), the octopus was a little overcooked & the charcoaled/grilled tentacles tasted bitter. The "Shish Taouk" plate was also quite good (8/10), the tomatoes were juicy & tasty, the toum was delicious, the potatoes were well baked but the chicken had also this little bitterness due to the grill but the overall seasoning was delicious! Will definitely come back :)
Très beau restaurant avec un menu délicieux! Les portions sont surprenamment assez généreuses. Belle ambiance & la serveuse a su nous recommander d'excellents plats pour notre première visite. Un peu dispendieux, donc à réserver pour les occasions spéciales. Je n'ai pas encore essayé le brunch, mais c'est sur ma liste.
Incroyablement bon ! Nous y sommes allés pour notre dîner de Noël d'équipe & l'expérience était remarquable ! La nourriture était excellente, le service impeccable & l'ambiance branchée. Un endroit à ne pas manquer !
What a great experience... first of all...Valet parking is really great in montreal :) We were a pretty big group & the seating area where we were was nice ....as soon as i sat down the waiter was already there....i did not have to wait 2 order drinks the service was amazing all thru the night. That was great & i told the waiters all night! The food was not only delicious but the plates looked so good...the Tuna omg ....lamb....the hummus...wow! The kitchen does a really good job Bravo! The staff was just great ! I will go back for sure.
Service was good. The staff was attentive & welcoming. The food was slightly above room temperature, the lamb from the lamb shawarma benedict was dry. The tatter tots from their morning potatoes felt oily because of the ambient temperature of the dishes altogether. For the price & quality of the food, I wouldn't come back unless they fix those.
Nov 18, 2023
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Excellent music Excellent food everything was delicious especially Samke Harra The lamb chops & Armenian Kabeb was delicious!!! Thanks to Mina for the exceptional service We felt like kings
My friends & I went for brunch this morning & we booked in advance. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, & the food was tasty. However, the food arrived at the table cold & I asked the waitress to return all the meals & serve hot. We liked the food presentation, & we ordered Baklava Pancakes, & Shawarma & Eggs Benedict. Overall, I found the food tasty, delicious aside from the fact that The lamb in the Shawarma & Eggs benedict didn't smell good.
