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 delivers a warm, stylish Lebanese dining experience with a lively yet welcoming vibe and consistently attentive service. The menu shines with vibrant, well presented dishes and an array of mezze, lamb, kebabs, and brunch classics like shawarma eggs Benedict and baklava pancakes, all made with fresh ingredients. The brunch and dinner experiences are repeatedly praised for generous portions, bold flavors, and creative twists that honor tradition while feeling modern. The atmosphere, on both the dining floor and the terrace, is frequently described as beautiful and energetic, with knowledgeable staff guiding guests through thoughtful recommendations. Overall, SHAY stands out for reliable quality, standout dishes, and a memorable, friendly guest experience that makes it a go-to for meals with friends or celebrations.
Incroyable expérience les oeufs 65⁰ sont 11/10 quelle idée extraordinaire. Les pancakes baklava sont aussi délicieuses. Ça vaut vraiment la peine de prendre plusieurs plats à partager pour les brunchs. Le staff est aussi très professionnel & attachant. Kat, Pam & Audrey je les engage n'importe quand !! Seule chose que j'ajouterais est un DJ.
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 😊
Nous avons eu un excellent service de la part de Pamela. Elle était attentive, drôle, aimable & très rapide. Elle nous a bien conseillé & expliqué le menu. C'est sans aucun doute l'un des meilleurs services que nous ayons eu. Merci Pamela pour cette expérience incroyable !
Sabrina our server was THE best & provided the best service. The highlight was the to go container of olives she gave us (so sweet). She elevated our experience at this restaurant, deserves the most. The food was great too, although the service was amazing. Overall, was very worth it.
Really enjoyed dinner at Shay. Service was great, the restaurant has a sophisticated setting & a nice vibe to it. We ordered multiple different items we enjoyed everything & the food was presented beautifully. We topped our dinner off with the baklawa cheesecake & tiramisu. It was a memorable night & I would definitely come back again.
Sep 28, 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
Sep 22, 2024
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J'aime beaucoup ce resto libanais. Lors de mon dernier passage j'ai trouvé que les portions des trempettes à partager (humus, babaganoush ..) étaient petites. Quelques options de vins à moins de 60$ seraient appréciées.
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.
