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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 11 pm
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
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About us

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!

Our Specialties

Shawarma Philly Steak Sandwiches, Shish Taouk Hoagies & Plant based Impossible kefta burger.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 20 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment

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Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

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Reviews for SHAY

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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.
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5.0

Impeccable tout était parfait!
Le service par Mina , la nourriture incroyable, l'ambiance, l'accueil, la bienveillance.
Nous sommes vraiment très très satisfaits,
Je recommande vivement de vivre cette expérience à tout le monde.

Apr 23, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Lovely atmosphere, service on point, tasty & creative menu, good coffee. Value was good! Highly recommend for a brunch spot!

Apr 3, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent Food. Excellent service. All around excellent experience. Highly recommended.

Mar 28, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing food, amazing service.
Definitely recommend.

Feb 12, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

very refined middle-eastern fare, great vegetarian variety, in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend

Feb 3, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing service ! Staff was on point restaurant beautiful highly recommended 👏🏾👏🏾

Jan 26, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

Enjoyed the whole experience. Food is amazing, full of flavours & beautiful presentation! will definately go back & highly recommend!

Jan 23, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful food & service!!! We had the best dinner with the mixed grill. The service was excellent! Would highly recommend.

Jan 18, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Really enjoyed the brunch! Delicious plates, generous portions good for sharing. Service was also excellent & the restaurant is very spacious & comfortable! Would definitely recommend & will be back!

Jan 16, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Super service & repas excellent! Je le recommande!

Dec 24, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent Service, personnel très attentif & respectueux, délicieux repas, restaurant à recommander sûrement.

Dec 21, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

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%

Dec 13, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Great food, great ambiance, super nice staff,
our servers are super friendly & great service.
Highly recommend everyone.

Nov 27, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food. Fresh & so tasty. Definitely recommend!

Nov 26, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food. Excellent service. Nice atmosphere very friendly & Olivier doesn't miss a beat.
Highly recommended.

Nov 19, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

The best restaurant in the city! Food is always spectacular, the service is amazing & the cocktails are delicious. I can't recommend this place enough!

Nov 17, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food, nice ambiance. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend!

Nov 13, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Love the food & the vibe . The service was amazing. Highly recommended!

Nov 11, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Quel belle découverte! c'est un beau resto élégant mais sobre..le menu brunch est excellent..je le recommande & je vais y retourne

Oct 17, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

J'adore cet endroit & je le recommande !

Oct 12, 2022
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