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.
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.
Sep 2, 2024
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Food was a nice modern take on Lebanese cuisine. Inventive & tastes really good. The Shawerma Benedict & Baklava Pancakes were very well done. However, the matcha latte was pretty weak, too milk heavy despite the price tag. Our server, Dom, was really friendly & attentive.
Place looks great, staff is friendly. They were pushing us to get the group menu at $95 a head instead of letting us order our own meals. We ended up being able to order ourselves. The lamb chops were 2 cm thick & incinerated, literally charcoal. Portions were very small, food overpriced. Very mediocre taste as well. $120 for one person. Wouldn't revisit, many better options.
Slow & inattentive service. Can't get a water refill unless you ask for it & it took forever & multiple people to get our bill. Food is fine for the price, although I found the pancakes to be very dense & dry without the added syrup.
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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had a fantastic experience at Shay thanks to our server, Nizar. He was knowledgeable about the menu, provided excellent recommendations, & ensured our dining experience was smooth & enjoyable!
Went there for the first time during brunch hour with my friends. Absolutely loved the ambiance of the place. Had the Labneh dip with pita bread as well as the Manakek Hash as my main. It was super good. Our server, Claudine, made sure that we had an amazing experience. Loved her service & I do hope to see her again in future visits at Shay.
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!
