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.
Nous avons partagé 5 plats (amplement suffisant!) & tout était savoureux! Très bon service courtois & professionnel. L'ambiance était bonne & on s'entendait parler (chose rare!).
Bon cocktail mais un peu léger (en alcool) pour le prix. La carte des vins (rouges) n'est pas tres originale & les options sous 80$ plutôt limitées.
J'y retournerai certainement!
La nourriture est délicieuse!! L'ambiance est très classe & épurée. Il y avait un bon service. C'est définitivement une belle découverte. Je le recommande à 100%
Everything was perfect, from the music & ambience to the courteous staff & outstanding food! We had a table of 7 for a birthday dinner & everyone raved about the excellent quality & flavours of the food. We've already book at return visit in February! The one downside was the time limit for the seating... we had to leave before dessert could be ordered, & that was a bit of a bummer. Perhaps an extended time allotment could be given for large groups? Overall 10 on 10 & I'll be recommending Shay to friends & family!
Shay is great in customer service, food quality , ambiance etc. Price for main dishes are relatively fair however $18 for a salad is too high since you can order an item from the main dish menu for the same price!
Also they charged us $5.60 for a glass of Perrier while a bottle is only 1.85!!!! This is too much! The music is so load in order for you to eat faster & leave ! The tables set ups are not designed for more than 4 ppl ! We were 5 & I was the 5th one who suffered from not having enough space & not fitting in well!
Cuisine originale pour un brunch. Toutefois ambiance trop bruyante pour discussion. Après 1h30 de repas on nous demande de quitter puisqu'il y a un deuxième service ceci m'a beaucoup déçu
Nov 14, 2022
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Excellente ambiance, nourriture délicieuse & très grand choix de cocktails. Les lieux sont très beaux & le personnel courtois! C'était notre première fois, & certainement pas notre dernière visite!
I thought that the service & the food was impeccable! All of the dishes were great for sharing & the ambiance was excellent. Shay is a great spot for date night or a night out with friends. Will be back!
Oct 15, 2022
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This was our second visit, but certainly won't be our last.
The service was excellent- friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, but not overbearing. The fresh & interesting flavours are first class. We especially love the Fattoush salad, the lamb shawarma & the eggplant dish. We have not sampled the desserts as we are too full from the mains. Brought along friends who loved their meal. Can't wait for a return visit.
Nourriture excellente, très bon service, belle ambiance. Tout est réuni pour garantir une belle soirée. Notre dernier restaurant avant de quitter Montréal qui nous aura laissé de merveilleux souvenirs.
Tout était parfait (service, ambiance, décor, cocktail, nourriture) & en tout respect de mes demandes spéciales pour le 21e anniversaire de notre fille ! Un peu dispendieux, mais ça vaut l'expérience...
