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SHAY

Name: SHAY
Address: 1414 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC, H3C 1K8, CA
Telephone: +1-5149372001
Price range: $$ & $$$
Rating: 4.7

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains

Griffintown

$$ & $$$

CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm

Monday	5 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday	5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday	5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday	5 pm - 11 pm
Friday	5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday	10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 11 pm
Sunday	10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 10 pm

Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

Middle Eastern Lebanese Mediterranean Grill Vegetarian Seafood/Fish Kebab Brunch

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1414 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, H3C 1K8

Griffintown, Little Burgundy, Montreal-Southwest

Les Quartiers du Canal

(514) 937-2001

shaymtl.com

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

Brunch Delivery Takeout Available Terrace

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Brunch

Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

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4.7 2318 ratings

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77%

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14%

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Reviews for SHAY

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*as of 2026-04-13

4.7 2318 ratings

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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.

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Frank

3.0

Service was good. The staff was attentive & welcoming. The food was slightly above room temperature, the lamb from the lamb shawarma benedict was dry. The tatter tots from their morning potatoes felt oily because of the ambient temperature of the dishes altogether. For the price & quality of the food, I wouldn't come back unless they fix those.

Nov 18, 2023

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Mike

5.0

Simply the best!!!!

Nov 18, 2023

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1 Review

4.5

I really enjoy the food, but it's very noisy. I left with an irritated throat from yelling to be heard. That's the only negative.

Nov 18, 2023

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4.5

Very good food & service but very expensive

Nov 18, 2023

Marjorie

5.0

Première visite ce soir & certainement pas la dernière!! Nourriture incroyable & super service de notre serveuse Paméla!!

Nov 18, 2023

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Aryan

5.0

Gros coup de coeur ! Les plats étaient fabuleux ! Savoureux, recherchés, frais ! Un délice ! Nous avons eu également un service 5 étoiles de la part de Pamela : hyper sympathique, avenante & professionnelle ! Un grand MERCI!

Nov 18, 2023

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Sam

5.0

Excellent music Excellent food everything was delicious especially Samke Harra The lamb chops & Armenian Kabeb was delicious!!! Thanks to Mina for the exceptional service We felt like kings

Nov 16, 2023

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Sarah

5.0

Excellent produits & très bon services, pensez à réserver particulièrement les dimanches évidemment ! Je recommande chaudement

Nov 16, 2023

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5.0

the big group platters are amazing. Seems not many take the Kebab compared to the chicken or more shrimp

Nov 14, 2023

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3.0

Bonne ambiance bon cadre & magnifique services mais la nourriture était pas top!

Nov 14, 2023

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5.0

From making the reservations to the end of the meal, everyone was so on point, great service & amazing food!! Maybe it is an age thing but the only thing I would mention is that I would have liked the music to be a bit less loud. Just easier to talk & hear the conversation. Other than that, PERFECTION!!!

Nov 13, 2023

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1 Review

5.0

We had an amazing evening! Pamela took very good care of us & we appreciated Olivier coming to greet us & making sure that we were enjoying our food, which by the way was very good!

Nov 12, 2023

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2.0

Nous sommes allés bruncher pour l'anniversaire de mon amie malheureusement au niveau de la cuisine & du service nous avons été très déçues. Pour 180$ consommé je m'attendais à beaucoup plus. Les repas était fades & froids. Mon sandwich à l'agneau était assez sec, le fromage sec comme si il avait été fait depuis plusieurs heures. A peine nous avons terminé nos plats. Le service était vraiment nul & lent, ils nous ont emmené le mimosa avant le café après il a fallu redemander nos cafés car ils l'ont oublié j'ai reçu mon plat au moins 15 min avant mon amie.
Les serveurs n'étaient pas au petit soin comme voir vos verres vides d'eau & vous en servir il fallait tout le temps leur demander. Même quand on demandait de débarrasser il partait avec une assiette & revenait un bon moment après.
Je n'y retournerai pas c'est certain.

Nov 12, 2023

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5.0

Les plats étaient magnifiquement bons. Le service était aussi à la hauteur. Nous avons passé un très bon moment.

Nov 12, 2023

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5.0

Great service! Great music! Fun vibe!

Nov 12, 2023

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1 Review

5.0

What a great place for brunch. We loved it & our server was the best!

Nov 12, 2023

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1 Review

5.0

Definitely recommended! The quantities can be a bit more generous for the price. The food quality & take is amazing.

Nov 11, 2023

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1 Review

5.0

Wonderful experience. Delicious food, beautiful ambiance, friendly staff... would definitely recommend!

Nov 9, 2023

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1 Review

5.0

Quelle expérience culinaire nous avons vécus!!!

Une ambiance & un service 5 étoiles pour le brunch du dimanche, vraiment ce fut impeccable!

Nous y retournerons, c'est certain!

Nov 6, 2023

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1 Review

5.0

Meilleur brunch que j'ai handisport faites. Tout était au top l'accueil , les plats , les employés 10/10

Nov 6, 2023