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.
Toujours parfait 😍😍 la nourriture était excellente & le service aussi ! C'était la première fois que nous testions le brunch & c'est aussi bon que le dîner ! Je recommande fortement. Le restaurant est aussi beau que bon.
We booked the reservation 3 weeks in advance, made a note in the reservation that we are from out of town & it was a special occasion, they sat us in a cramped corner next to the dish pit, so it was very loud with crashing dishes through our meal. The waitress was nice but recommended a ton of food even though there was just 2 of us, enough food for at least 6 ppl.
The food may have been good but trying to eat that much was a horrible experience. We ordered champagne which was nice. With tip our meal was 300.00$ for 2 ppl. Which was too much for a sub par dining experience. We will not be back, & we cannot recommend Shay .
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Aug 23, 2023
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Excellent service received from our server. Great suggestions for food! Our 12 years old son wanted a Shirley Temple & our server was super accommodating. He was friendly & funny. The food was amazing! Would definitely recommend to anyone & we will return.
Shay does not disappoint. It is one of a kind. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like valued customers even though it was our first visit. Everything at Shay is top notch. The food & service were extraordinary. The flavours were perfectly combined & each dish was fresh & beautifully plated. 100% recommend. An outstanding restaurant in Montreal. ps Try the Brussels sprouts for a lovely surprise, even if you loathe them.
Shay was our favorite dinner in Montreal! The food was outstanding - so rich with flavor & well prepared. Our server Ethan took it next level - his recommendations were spot on & we sincerely appreciated his guidance. Cannot wait to recommend it to others & to return in the future! What a wonderful restaurant you have created.
My experience was amazing . My girlfriend has nut allergies but our server Peter made sure to accommodate us !! We are still raving about the drink "Habibi Rita".
The tuna tartare was out of this world ... all this to say I highly recommend & I cannot wait to be back !
Tasty food & great service from Nina. Recommend this Restaurant for guaranteed quality food.Lebanese with a twist. Be sure to order the Mouharma as a starter.
Comme à chaque visite; nourriture 10/10, service froid, cafés formats trop petit! Je recommanderai & reviendrai pour la nourriture, mais svp augmentez les volumes de café 😅
SHAY is our favorite restaurant. Olivier & the entire staff are welcoming & make your dining experience 5 star as soon as you walk through the door! The food is exceptional & the presentation is just as great! I recommend this restaurant as your #1 go to place for a fabulous meal & dining experience .
The food was fantastic! I was blown away by the flavours. We all shared our plates & all of them were amazing. The atmosphere is cozy & the staff is very welcoming. I would highly recommend :)
