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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 is widely celebrated for its exceptional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with many diners highlighting the flavorful dips, generous portions, and expertly prepared dishes like the shawarma eggs benedict, lamb, and baklava pancakes. The restaurant offers a chic, cozy, and vibrant atmosphere that makes it a popular destination for both brunch and dinner. Guests consistently praise the warm, professional, and attentive service provided by the staff, who are frequently described as welcoming and genuinely caring. While experiences are overwhelmingly positive, the restaurant remains a top choice for groups and special occasions in Montreal, leaving many eager to return.
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Alessandro
5.0

Very cozy & nice place. The staff was super welcoming & our waitress Sandy was very helpful. We had the Shay's experience which was delicious. I will definitely come back.

Dec 20, 2025
on Google
Iness
5.0

Loved the food & the vibe !! Great service by Sandy :) ! Expérience Shay was a must !

Dec 20, 2025
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Sofianne
5.0

Excellent service par Sandy & nourriture délicieuse!

Dec 20, 2025
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Chris
5.0

Amazing food, great drinks & amazing service! Sandy was phenomenal ✨

Dec 20, 2025
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Eric
5.0

Anna made the best recommendations

Dec 20, 2025
on Google
Marium
5.0

Anna was the most amazing, lovely server & so helpful. The food was delicious.

Dec 20, 2025
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Djamal
5.0

This place seems to be all the rave recently in Montreal food circles, & for good reason.

I'm always a little skeptical when it comes to restaurants primarily serving mezes (small shareable plates), but we left absolutely stuffed & enable to eat more. The portions were really generous.

The food itself was very very good, it still tasted Lebanese (which is what we wanted) but with a slight modern touch. I genuinely cannot say how I would improve any of the dishes we had, they were all delicious.

The restaurant is very nicely decorated, with upscale look & a very nice bar. Staff were generally knowledgeable & courteous.

It is pricier, but totally worth the money & perfect for any special occasion or nice business lunch (which there seemed to be lots of on a Wednesday night).

We will definitely be recommending this place to everyone we know.

Dec 17, 2025
on Google
Guillaume
5.0

Great service from Rachel

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
Eya
5.0

Incroyable service par Anna & la nourriture était excellente! Je recommande.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google
Oliver
5.0

Great food overall. We tried the shawarma eggs Benedict, lamb Reuben, waffles with fried chicken, & the baklava pancakes-everything was excellent. The service was just as good: kind, fast, & very helpful.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google
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