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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 10 am
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
Middle EasternLebaneseMediterraneanGrillVegetarianSeafood/FishKebabBrunch
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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!

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Our Specialties

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

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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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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

Probably the best brunch in the city. Amazing staff amazing food amazing vibe.

Apr 3, 2023
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2.0

Great ambiance! However, the price point is steep & the tastefulness of the meals don't always match. The tuna tartare was delicious, so was the beet salad with labneh. The grilled brocoli were absolutely awful. Every bite was a mouthful of oil. I took it to go cause we couldn't finish it. When I tried to eat it again, i wrung the oil & there was at least 1 teaspoon of oil per brocoli. The chicken in the shish taouk tasted like gas, & the hummus in the hummus & mushroom plate wasnt very tasty & lacked a cream texture. The drinks were just okay - I expected more from the drunken sultan: for 23$, it was a very amateurish drink & the ingredients that should make it a standout such as saffran were not noticeable at all & overtaken by a generic sweet taste. The meal ended up costing 300$ & I dont think it was worth it.

Mar 30, 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

Super service, rapide & attentionné.

Mar 27, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Belle découverte culinaire pour un brunch explosive en saveur à l'intérieur d'un espace absolument charmant

Mar 27, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

My friends & I reserved a late brunch this past Saturday & were greeted with a warm smile & welcome by Talia. She told me on arrival that she had noted my request to be seated away from the front door, & not close to any serving areas, & said that she had taken the liberty of reserving a lovely booth for us & pointed it out. We were ecstatic as the place was jumping & people were pouring in, & we were a few minutes early. Talia suggested we have a seat at the bar if we'd like a cocktail in the mean time, & we did so. Once at the bar we were told we would get an even better table, a boott at the front window which was just perfect! We even had a little heater blasting hot air as it was frigid still out. Later the manager, Olivier came over to check on us to see if we were happy with everything, the service, the table, the meals? Everything was just spot on! The meal (benedict with lamb & hollandaise) was superb, our drinks were frothy & strong & our dessert of Baklava Pancakes was to die for, ambience just warm without music blaring either, & they happened to play a favorite piece of music of mine :) I normally don't write reviews but everybody was so welcoming & the food well worth it that I couldn't resist. If you're an out of towner, this is just a treat to have such delicious & beautiful food served in your Montreal assiette! Enjoy. You must go, & reserve ahead!

Mar 26, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

Absolument délicieux!

Mar 24, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Staff, Management, Service & Food was a 10/10

Mar 23, 2023
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1 Review
1.5

Trop cher pour ce que c'est !
Le gaufre poulet a éviter trop fort trop de sauce barbecue
Prenez pas menu enfant pour vos enfants ca n vaut pas son prix

Mar 20, 2023
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