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.
J'ai adoré ce restaurant, le service est irréprochable & les plats sont savoureux. Comme nous étions six, nous avons opté pour plusieurs assiettes à partager, ce qui nous a permis de découvrir toute la richesse de la carte. Une belle découverte, je le recommande.
We visited Shay for a birthday brunch & had an exceptional experience. The ambiance was lively & inviting, & the brunch menu did not disappoint.
What truly stood out was the outstanding service from our waiter, Driss. He was warm, attentive, & engaging, ensuring our table was well taken care of at all times. His service added such a memorable touch to our celebration.
Highly recommend for brunch!
May 2, 2026
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Expérience absolument parfaite du début à la fin ! Un immense merci à Shawn pour son service exceptionnel - à la fois professionnel, chaleureux & vraiment fun. Il a su créer une ambiance détendue tout en restant très attentionné tout au long du repas.
Côté cuisine, rien à redire : chaque plat était un sans-faute, savoureux & parfaitement exécuté. & les cocktails… wow ! Clairement parmi les meilleurs que j'ai goûtés.
Une soirée réussie sur toute la ligne - je recommande sans hésiter & j'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner !
Delicious food & awesome service from Shawn! Everything was fresh, tasty, & served with a great attitude. Shawn made the experience even bette; friendly, attentive, & professional. Highly recommend!
Amazing vibe & service! & the food!!! Wowww. Especially the chef's menu experience at 85$/ person… We had to ask for take-outs, which they graciously provided. Their servers are second to none in the city, but special shout out to Anna! What a wonderful evening. Can't recommend enough.
I had such an amazing experience at Shay Restaurant! We were a group of 6 girls, & from the moment we walked in until the very last minute we left, the service was absolutely exceptional.
The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, & genuinely welcoming. Even though we stayed for quite a while, they never rushed us & continued to take care of us with the same positive energy the entire time. That level of hospitality really stood out.
Everything was perfect-from the atmosphere to the food & overall vibe. You can really tell they care about their customers & the experience they provide.
Definitely one of the best service experiences I've had. Highly recommend this place, especially if you're going with a group. We'll for sure be coming back! ✨
Apr 9, 2026
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Food was expensive & not cooked properly. Ordered bénédictine eggs with mushrooms, 24$. Plate arrived it's 2 eggs cooked all the way through on a single piece of toast with mushrooms. Honestly the meal was very tasty apart from the egg not at all being bénédictine. Showed my plate to the waiter when he came back. He told the kitchen, that's it.
Honestly I almost didn't say anything for my eggs but there were also other things going wrong.
When ordering a mokaccino I asked for extra whipped cream on it, the drink he brought had no whipped cream on it. Had to ask him to bring it back.
2 (out of 3) of the wine glasses that were brought for our drinks were dirty (one had a food bit on it the other white drops on it), had to return them.
My friend ordered baklava crepes, they brought her pancakes (she doesnt like pancakes). We felt bad cause it felt like we were complaining on everything, we didn't say anything for the pancakes.
Ended up paying 42$ for a toast with 2 hardboiled eggs & a mokaccino, issues with both of those items. :/
Had a super lovely brunch at Shay on a Saturday. Dhris was our server & was fantastic, gave us great recommendations & over all great service ! Would for sure recommend
Had the Hummus , shawarma egg Benedict, mushroom egg Benedict & the matcha French toast , Shay chai & cortado
Shay was great but listen we had the best waitress Sabrina! She was so kind & quick, she was helpful & efficient. The food & atmosphere were good, so many choices (also shout out to the construction company & architects for the space) but service was top notch even though they were so busy. Would highly recommend!
We took brunch at SHAY. The service was very friendly & fast. The food was very tasty & it included a lot of vegetarian options. They had a live DJ which played nice music (not too loud). 100% recommend
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Belle expérience au Shay. Du service à la cuisine, on y retrouve un professionnalisme qu'on ne voit plus beaucoup de nos jours. Notre serveuse était dévouée & avait une parfaite maîtrise de la carte. L'ambiance est zen, autant pour un dîner en couple qu'entre amis. Je recommande.
Superbe brunch chez Shay. La cuisine était excellente : des plats savoureux, bien présentés & faits avec des ingrédients frais. Le service a aussi fait toute la différence : Paula a été attentionnée, efficace & très sympathique. Je recommande sans hésiter !
Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner, & had the best experience from food to service. Our server Shawn came through with the best vibe & recommendations, like the Brussels sprouts & lamb chops, making our experience here extra pleasant! Definitely recommend, & would come here again ☺?
