FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsGuides & ArticlesEvents

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

SHAY Cover Image
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Top Pick

SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 6 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
Middle EasternLebaneseMediterraneanGrillVegetarianSeafood/FishKebabBrunch

About us

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!

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

More details

Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

Menus (1) QR Code

Menu
5★
77%
4★
14%
3★
5%
2★
4%
1★
0%

Related Links

Reviews for SHAY

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (2100+)
*as of 2026-04-18
5★
77%
4★
14%
3★
5%
2★
4%
1★
0%

Review Summary

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.
Page 37 of 73 - 1444 Reviews
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Waitress was very kind & helpful!

Dec 23, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Everything, the food, ambiance, our server Cat..all great!

Dec 23, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Superbe première visite!!!

Dec 23, 2023

Super expérience culinaire suite aux suggestions de la charmante Pamela (Patricia, pour qu'elle nous reconnaisse). Service 6 étoiles !!! Merci encore encore. Julie & Stéphane .

Dec 22, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

The lady serving us was amazing! she was very professional, helpful, on task, very charismatic & nice!

Food always good!

Dec 22, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

We had another excellent experience at Shay. The food is always excellent & the service absolutely first rate.

Dec 20, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent sur toute la ligne
Je serai de retour!

Dec 20, 2023

The portions are on the smaller side & I would not recommend the avocado toast (there wasn't much avocado on the bread) but otherwise their breakfast/brunch dishes are unique & flavorful! The best thing on their menu is the Baklava Pancakes, don't leave without trying them!

Dec 19, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Great food, great service! Thanks!

Dec 19, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

The food was amazing ...everything we ordered was delicious

Dec 18, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Always impeccable service & flavours.

Dec 18, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.5

Food was okay, not up to the price charged though. Mouhamar tasted kind of pasty & rancid. Edible but weird aftertaste. You can find way better in the city for that value. Service was good but i am really peeved at restos where the tipping options start at 18. That waiter made more than $30 just waiting our table. Sure she doesnt get all but damn the restos should just pay the employees. Wont be coming back just for that tip entitlement.

Dec 17, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.5

Check out this review of SHAY on Google Maps
https://goo.gl/maps/jC5FpJMiQ86RsxZB9

Dec 17, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Le meilleur restaurant libanais de Montréal

Dec 17, 2023
4.0

We had the gravlax appetizer, shakshouka & baklava pancakes. Amazing combination but... The gravlax appetizer was a bit underwhelming. The gravlax by itself was only ok. Very great texture but the seasoning & taste falls a bit flat. Caviar is only ok. I love pistachios & I get the use of pistachio to stay in theme with the restaurant's origin but they add too much crunch in your mouth instead of crispyness. Clunky in mouth. I would do without pistachio but agree with the idea of crispyness so would welcome an alternative. Albeit, the combination labneh, gravlax & cavior is good. It is a fresh app & very gentle for the palate in prep for what comes next. The shakshouka is amazing! After the gentleness of the gravlax, each bite of the shakahouka is like an atomic bomb of flavour in mouth. Super happy. Strong & bold. Spicy. You get the idea. The egg is perfect. Falls apart as soon as it touches the tonge. Delish. The baklava pancakes are ok but not sure where the baklava actually is besides being a garnish & topping? The pancakes are THICK-stick-to-your-palate kind of soft. So if you do not like that then be warned. For a fusion place like Shay I expected a bit more transformation to food (labneh infused with something? Baklava more than just a garnish?) but overall, a GOOD brunch place. I would go back for the shakshouka alone & the boozy coffees.

Dec 16, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Notre serveuse (Kat) a été excellente

Dec 15, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Just a note as we were 2 people & had ordered the food tasting menu. The quantity of food was for 4 people. Maybe readjust the quantity & price as per the number of people. :)

Dec 14, 2023

Incroyablement bon ! Nous y sommes allés pour notre dîner de Noël d'équipe & l'expérience était remarquable ! La nourriture était excellente, le service impeccable & l'ambiance branchée. Un endroit à ne pas manquer !

Dec 12, 2023
on Google

Perfect baked lamb, with great souce. The potato was also great. Enjoyed the meal

Dec 12, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

absoutely an amazing experience & will strongly suggest to others to live this great food/ambiance & amazing service.

Dec 11, 2023