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 were in Montreal for a weekend getaway & it was one of the best shakshuka restaurants we've tried in Montreal! Pamela, our waitress, was very welcoming, engaging in offering suggestions & recommendations & very diligent throughout our time there. To be fair, everything we ordered was beautifully presented & tasted just as good. Thank you for a great experience!!
GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF 😋😊 First experience for me in Shay, though I live 2 min. walking distance away!! Did I miss a lot or what?! With no reservation had to wait 1 hour, but all worthwhile 👍 food is great, service is friendly & accommodating, the manager Damien & waitress Emma were super friendly & helpful... would definitely come back, at least to make up for my lost time 😉
Aug 18, 2024
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Excellent choix pour aller bruncher, la nourriture est juste incroyable & le service excellent! Notre serveur, Nizar, était vraiment à l'affût, rapide, efficace & très gentil! Ce fût ma première visite aujourd'hui & définitivement pas ma dernière!!!
Loved this new place. Not only they have good Taouk Sandwiches with sumak Fries but also great desserts in the donut & Pistachio Canoli. Will definitely come try it again when restaurants open, the decor looked awesome Since went twice for brunch & dinner. Brunch is nice with some good stuffs to try a mix of Mediterranean touch with local food. Tried the shakshooka & pancake baklava. Went for dinner lately & tried a mix of appetizers: The coliflower zaatar is the best Tuna tartare is great with fattoush style bread crumbles gives is a nice touch The basturma with Melon & labneh has a nice touch. Shish barak with a nice yogurt sauce is a must The batata harra & grilled asparagus are a nice addition to the main meals of Lamb, shish taouk & Fish we tried.
Exceptional service from Kat , thank you for making an exceptional restaurant even more exceptional with your attention to making our experience over the top !!
I had an amazing experience at Shay. The vibe was perfect-warm & inviting with just the right energy. Katrina, our server, was fabulous, offering great recommendations & attentive service. Every dish we tried was delicious & beautifully presented. Highly recommend!
Aug 17, 2024
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I've been going for a while now & the dinner menu & staff is absolutely fantastic, I went to the brunch recently & if you don't mind a little noise it's the same experience with a different & interesting menu!
What a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the lamb kebab & lamb chops. The hummus, eggplant dish, & falafel were also great. Staff were very friendly & accommodating. We are on vacation coming from the US & had a great time!
The food was delicious, the atmosphere beautiful & the service was excellent. We had the pleasure of being severed by Damien who was super nice & extremely helpful. We had a few special requests such as a nut allergy & Damien went above & beyond to accommodate us & make us feel comfortable. I had the filet mignon which was some of the most tender I've ever had & the baklava cheesecake is a must! Will definitely be coming again & bringing more friends along. The only downside is if you are coming by car, it may be a little tricky to find parking. The restaurant has a few reserved spots but they are tight & very limited. Street parking is available but also limited.
We had dinner - Ordered few appetizers & grilled chicken - Moutabl was full of tomatoes & I think was not done by fresh eggplant. But overall was great
Aug 12, 2024
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I had the most amazing time & Pam was our host ! She made it all amazing ! It was because of her that we had such an amazing experience. She was professional , fun , kind & very knowledgeable. I would definitely come back & want her to serve us !!!
