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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
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About

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!

Details

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
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

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Review Summary

SHAY offers a vibrant and sophisticated dining experience that has become a go-to spot in Montreal for both brunch and dinner. Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its fresh, flavorful Middle Eastern and Lebanese-inspired dishes, highlighting favorites like the Armenian kebab, shawarma eggs benedict, and creative pancakes. The atmosphere is consistently described as chic, warm, and inviting, making it a perfect destination for date nights, celebrations, or gatherings with friends. While the service is widely noted for being exceptional, attentive, and friendly, the overall experience is consistently elevated by a dedicated staff that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable visit.
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2.0

The waiter was utterly rude & snappy. I would not be recommending the place.

Aug 20, 2023
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5.0

Delicious food. Beautiful presentation. Generous portions. Attentive service.

Aug 20, 2023
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4.5

Everything was perfect apart from the shrimp plate where the shrimps were slightly over cooked. Being an expensive item on the menu, it should have been cooked to perfection. The taste & spices were delicious

Aug 16, 2023
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5.0

Everything was fantastic!

Aug 16, 2023
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4.0

I wanted to try this restaurant for a long time. I decided to make a reservation for brunch to celebrate my 24th wedding anniversary. Food was good. Service & ambiance were great! Now my husband's food was a little cold. Mimosas were ok but not too cold. We ordered a side of potatoes which came with ketchup, we ordered an extra ketchup & when we received our bill it was extra $3. Really? For ketchup? On the reservation they asked if is an special occasion & I wrote it was my wedding anniversary, usually restaurants do something. Don't get me wrong I'm not expecting not to pay but at least acknowledge, why ask in the first place?

Aug 13, 2023
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5.0

Food was amazing! Service was even better.

Aug 11, 2023
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5.0

We enjoyed the food very much. The service was excellent. Will definitely go back.

Aug 11, 2023
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3.5

First time I was at your restaurant, in September 2022, the food was outstanding as we were a party of five & sampled many dishes & desserts.
Last night I ordered two of the same, zaatar cauliflower & shish barak, I was looking forward to sample again & was disappointed first by the presentation( much less garnish on the cauliflower) & they were almost cold, I remember that they were served warm. The dumplings were much smaller & fried too long. I still have pictures of the two dishes from September & are much more appetizing than what I got last night. On the other hand, the eggplant fattet betinjein was delicious. I hope that you will consider my opinion & relay it to the kitchen to keep your high standard & quality of food.

Aug 10, 2023
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5.0

Your servers are outstanding

Aug 10, 2023
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5.0

The food, the service & overall experience was amazing. We really appreciated the attention to my allergies & the exceptional taste of everything we had. Our server was so friendly & gave great recommendations. We are only in Montreal once a year, but will make this a regular stop.

Aug 7, 2023
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