SHAY
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SHAY
Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Opens Today at 5 pm Boxing Day: hours might differ
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Brunch:
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
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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 PaymentMore details
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
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Montréal en Lumière 2026
Feb 27, 2026 to Mar 7, 2026
Reviews for SHAY
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brunch(226) recommend(194) highly recommend(98) lamb(75) dishes(74) pancake(71) cocktail(70) vibe(68) drink(68) baklava(66) pamela(59) middle eastern(54)Page 4 of 67 - 1336 Reviews
Tracy
The falafel was amazing & delightful. I will definitely order it again.
Melanie
2025/09:
shakshuka 27$ before tips: slightly salty (4/5)
chicken waffle 28$ before tips: slightly dry (4/5)
Kida
J'ai vraiment adoré la place & le service. Le serveur (anthony) m'a fait sentir comme à la maison tout en étant dans un endroit luxueux. Je le recommande fortement!!
Mingye
Great experience at Shay tonight. Excellent food & service. Our server Anthony was helpful & provided great recommendations.
Caroline
We had so much fun with Anthony!! His recommendations (especially for drinks) were spot on. Service was fast & friendly, & we couldn't have asked for better food 💫 Perfect date spot ❤?
Chimene
Amazing food & service. Kath was amazing & so was John & Olivier.
Andre
Simply an amazing experience. The staff was full smiles & welcoming when we came in the door. Our waitress, Esmeralda, was all smiles, attentive & sincere in making our experience a great one. Bus boys were also amazing.
Food was very flavourful & the labneh baklava pancakes were so good, I don't have the right word to give them justice. A must try!
& warm goodbye by all when leaving. It doesn't get better than this!
Sogand
The lamb in the Shawarma Benedict was a bit too meaty, & the avocado croissant was sour, which was unexpected but still light & nice. worth trying when visiting Montreal
Andreina
Went to Shay for the first time to share with some friends, & Maxime truly maximized our experience! From his outstanding service to his nice smile, he made sure we had the best time. He was funny, kind, & patient - the perfect mix to make the evening feel effortless. His care added so much to an already amazing culinary experience. & the food? Absolutely delicious!
Thanks to Maxime, we got the maximum out of our night at Shay. Definitely coming back & bringing family & friends to enjoy it too!
Stephane
The lox & labneh, a light brunch option, was absolutely delicious. Definately recommended. The pita bread it came with was warm & soft. Also delicious.
Stacey
Anne was amazing! Knew the menu & great recommendations! Food was absolutely delicious!
Randy
Beau restaurant libanais avec une ambiance chaleureuse & un décor soigné. L'endroit est agréable pour passer un bon moment. La nourriture est correcte, avec des plats savoureux
Rajeev
We were visiting Montreal from Toronto as part of our Boozy Brunch Club shenanigans & made a reservation at this fine establishment. The brunch over-delivered on every part of our experience starting with our server Esme. Her energy, attentiveness, & food & drink recommendations were spot on for what we were looking for. We started with the baklava expresso martinis with the Aubergine Moutabbal & the Figs & Halloumi. We then moved to Caesars & Mimosas with the Falafel Latkas & Omelette Soujouk. We finished our visit with another round of baklava expresso martinis with the OMG Baklava Pancakes. The restaurant had an amazing atmosphere with very good & positive vibes & set the tone for the rest of our day. If you are looking for an exceptional brunch spot we would definitely recommend Shay as a destination. Until we meet again...
Adrianna
One of my favourite restaurants. Very nicely decorated, the food is exceptional, & the servers are great. The entire menu is filled with 5 star dishes - no matter what you order you will not be disappointed.
Parking in the area is very limited & they are very popular so this is something to take into consideration. We had to park ~20 minutes walk away.
The servers & bartenders are lovely & welcoming however the hosts have been a bit cold when we've gone in. I can understand this due to the volume of people they are trying to get situated however it is something to be aware of.
If you haven't been to Shay, you are missing out. Please do yourself a favour & go - you won't regret it.