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 earns high praise for its vibrant atmosphere, flavorful modern Lebanese cuisine, and consistently attentive service, with guests noting generous portions and standout items like mezze dips and lamb dishes, shakshuka and baklava pancakes; brunch shines with creative twists such as shawarma eggs Benedict and labneh, while cocktails and a lively DJ vibe add to the welcoming, upbeat experience and make many say they will definitely return.
Superbe expérience.
Le seul point négatif qui me fait retirer une étoile est le fait que nous devions quitter avant d'avoir eu le temps de prendre un dessert puisque la table était réserver après nous.
Je n'ai rien contre la pratique de réserver 2 services sur la même table en une soirée, mais c'est important de l'indiquer à vos clients lorsqu'ils réservent. Lorsque c'est le cas je m'assure simplement de prendre le 2e service pour ne pas être ''rushé''.
Bonne continuité & bon succès à votre super resto.
Jan 21, 2024
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Pamela is a phenomenal waitress, extremely attentive & always one step ahead to offer high end service. The food is an experience, we celebrated a special occasion & I am looking forward to coming back for more special moments!
Beautiful & elegant decor, delicious food & enjoyable ambiance! They probably have ONE OF THE BEST Fattouch salads I've ever had & some of the TASTIEST brussel sprouts (10/10 for both)! I highly recommend getting both these dishes! The "Octopus & Soudjouk Sausage" dish was okay (6/10), the octopus was a little overcooked & the charcoaled/grilled tentacles tasted bitter. The "Shish Taouk" plate was also quite good (8/10), the tomatoes were juicy & tasty, the toum was delicious, the potatoes were well baked but the chicken had also this little bitterness due to the grill but the overall seasoning was delicious! Will definitely come back :)
Amazing vegan options. Jose & mina went above & beyond to make sure I felt welcome & they accommodated my food allergies. The food is amazing, the vibes are wonderful. I'll be back
Service & atmosphere - 5 stars - no questions here. But food here is simply not tasty. Food from Amir or Boustan is much better & costs 6-7x less (I do understand that we pay extra for service + atmo but hey, the food is #1 of importancy, right?). We paid 200$ + tips for dinner of two & I didn't enjoy any single dish on the table.
Food was disappointing. The shawarma eggs Benedict was very bland & tasteless. & the baklava pancakes were dry & way too sweet. The cream that was on top has a strange pasty & gummy texture that was very unpleasant.
The food visually looks appealing but the taste & flavors are lacking. Was very disappointed as the menu for brunch was so innovative.
Jan 15, 2024
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food was amazing, but our blonde server was awful. Never asked how the food was, & we had empty water glasses. She was even rude & snarky at the end when I couldn't answer what my favourite dish was. We were two working mothers looking to relax & get a night away from our kids. & as a resident of Griffintown, I'm not sure I would return again.
First you go to restaurant for food & I will say we were not disappointed. We decided to trust our server Pamela with her recommendations & they were all exactly what we were hoping for. Pamela has significantly increased our experience from wine selection & tasting to pairing with our selected meal. One of my latest best restaurant discovery.
