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.
Really good service but way overpriced. $165 per person for dinner! We didn't even have 3 courses - we shared a starter. Wouldn't return or recommend I'm afraid.
Nous avons passé un magnifique moment, servis par Pamela. Nous avons pu découvrir de très bons cocktails grâce à ses recommendations puis de très bons plats, le plat de dumpling, le loup de mer ansi que l'agneau. Nous les avons partagé à 3 & avons pu être rassasié. C'était notre première fois là-bas & nous le recommandons, demandez pour Pamela lorsque vous réserverez au téléphone. Une superbe soirée de À à Z, des cocktails au dessert.
Oct 17, 2024
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Delicious brunch & ideal for sharing! A great blend of traditional flavors & popular dishes, like the baklava pancake. Also recommend the mushroom benedict !
This was our favorite restuarant / meal of our vacation. Atmosphere-wise - it was more fancy inside than I thought it would be. Not to say that my jeans were out of place, but it looked very high end. Our service was outstanding & our waiter was very attentive & gave great recommendations. The manager even came over to see how everything was. Food-wise - we got (in order of preference): Armenian Kebab; Mouhamara (red pepper / pomegranate); Lamb Kebab; Brussel Sprouts. The combination of all of it was a lot of food - so next time, I would ditch the Brussel Sprouts - which was our least fave. It wasn't to say that we didn't like them - but compared to the other outstanding dishes, they paled in comparison. The Armenian Kebab was fantastic & a huge dish with potatoes, too. The Mouhamara was different than what we had in the States - but even better. The Lamb Kebab was also delicious with the pickled red onions. We loved the restaurant & would recommend it to all!
We were there for a friend's birthday, & Audrey was an AMAZING help! Super fun energy, & she curated a great assortment of Shay favourites for us to try that left us all wowed! Definitely recommend!
Recommended by a friend & we went there for dinner. Definitely lives up to its recommendation. The food was flavorful & delicious with amazing mix of ingredients. If you get Audrey as your server take her recommendations cause she is amazing & she knows what pairs well with the food you are trying to order. I would recommend getting the falafel & the amazing hot drink (genie's cup) that we tried. Also be ready to share food its more of a sharing thing but on your table only 😊
Oct 1, 2024
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Service impeccable ! Nous avons réservé pour 30 personnes pour l'anniversaire d'une amie! J'ai été vraiment impressionné par le service de notre serveur Steph . Il était non seulement rapide & efficace, mais aussi très sympathique & attentionné. Grâce à lui, notre expérience a été agréable & mémorable. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour son service exceptionnel & les plats exceptionnels & délicieux ! Steph merci pour cette expérience
I heard so many good things about Shay & it really lived up to the hype. Our serve Dom was great - super super friendly & helpful when we couldn't decide what to eat because everything sounded amazing. We popped in on a Saturday for a much needed hangover brunch & we lucky enough to be sat immediately without a reservation. It was pretty busy though. This was the perfect mix of savory carbs & sweet treats. We had the sausage hash & lamb eggs Benedict first & then moved to the baklava pancakes to finish. Definitely recommend sharing these because they are super decadent.
Had my surprise bridal party at Shay for brunch this morning, what a wonderful afternoon. I have celiac disease & the manager Damien made sure I had special catered dishes that were safe & delicious! All my guests were astonished by the food, service & ambiance. Would 100% recommend & will definitely be going again!
Great ambiance. Outstanding service from the whole team. Special mention to our waitress Dominique who took great care of us. Fair prices. I recommend.
Sep 8, 2024
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I was visiting from out of town on Saturday & I stumbled upon this restaurant & boy am I glad that I did. Dom truly was one of the best servers we've ever had. Everything she recommended was delicious (lamb chops, tuna crudo , & drinks). The service was amazing. Food & drinks came out fast. Dom made some light hearted conversation every time she came to check on us. I'll make sure to come back when I visit Montreal again!
We had a great experience, food was amazing, filling, great taste. DOM's service was exceptional, didn't just served us happily but had recommended the places to visit & guided us for the day. Will definitely be back on next visit.
I went for brunch on a Sunday with my two step-daugthers. We had a reservation on the terrace. Our table was not ready yet. After 2 min of waiting the manager (I suppose) saw us waiting & immediately offered us free mimosas. When we got to our table, the waitress advised us right away that we might have to wait a little but always came to check on us. One of my step-daughter's unfortunately found a hair in her meal (which is something that could happen at anytime) we didn't make a big deal out if it. The manager offered to bring us a new plate & not be charged for the new plate. We didn't want one, but we asked if we could change it for a dessert & we didn't mind paying for it. He said yes & did not charged us for it, which was really appreciated. It was my 3rd time at Shay's for brunch & the first time for my step-daughters. Although we had those little misapps, best customer service ever, every exchange we had with the waitress & the manager were done with grace & with a huge smile. We felt really appreciated. Excellent exemple of amazing customer service. I would recommend anytime. Can't wait to go back for brunch & try a dinner service. 🙂
Aug 26, 2024
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Superb place, decent prices, plates are well presented colourful & tasty, servers know the menu well. Place was packed & i truly understand why but still the service wasn't affected. Rachel our waitress was nothing short of amazing. Highly recommended had no real expectations but i came out the place speechless. 10 outta 10. SHAY standin' on bidness!
I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant! The food was exceptional, with top-notch quality that truly impressed me. I also want to give a special shoutout to our server, Dom, who provided outstanding service throughout our meal. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food & excellent service!
I had an amazing experience at Shay. The vibe was perfect-warm & inviting with just the right energy. Katrina, our server, was fabulous, offering great recommendations & attentive service. Every dish we tried was delicious & beautifully presented. Highly recommend!
