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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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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

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Reviews for SHAY

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on Google4.6 (2100+)
*as of 2026-04-22
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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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1 Review
5.0

Very nice waitress! Amazing food, love the deco

Oct 5, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Keep it up guys!!! Great everything

Oct 4, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellente nourriture, très bon service
Musique beaucoup trop forte c'est à peine si on se comprend à une table de 4 personjws
Surtout lorsqu'il a y des groupes autour!

Oct 4, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

We had another outstanding dinner at Shay. Both the food & the service were first rate, & we were welcomed very warmly. Thank you.

Oct 4, 2023

The best pancakes ever ..!

Oct 4, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Everything was great. I would be a regular customer if I only lived in Montréal

Oct 3, 2023

Amazing food, amazing staff, & a unique dining experience! They also have GREAT group settings & menus. Although… If you want to bring your date out, THIS is such a great place to go to. Hint hint, call & ask for booth 34 or 40 😉

Oct 3, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Was a lovely dinner. Food was delicious ❤️ Brought friends from out of town & they loved it. Waitress suggested a yummy Chablis to go with dinner! Very happy!

Oct 2, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Great food & service. Mouhamara is the best.

Oct 2, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

mon expérience était super par conte c'était très salé & très gras beaucoup de beurre beaucoup de sel mais très bon en général.

Oct 1, 2023

Service & cuisine excellent. Brunch famille & amie. Nous étions au bar. Service impeccable le serveur était aux petits soins. Pancake Baklava une délicieuse découverte.

Sep 30, 2023
on Google

Nous avons passé une superbe soirée au Shay. La nourriture était délicieuse & le service impeccable. Nous reviendrons !

Sep 30, 2023
on Google

Great atmosphere! Food is incredible & I cannot believe how many attractive people fit in one area. Definitely the spot to be on a Friday & Saturday night.

Sep 30, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

We ate at the bar...our sever was a delight!

Sep 30, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

We arrived early so it was quiet but music would have been nice while we were there. They closed the the walls on the terrace a little early for me. I would have liked to see out a little longer since it wasn't cold. & loved the fire being lit. But wish it was lit sooner.
Service was great. I understand it's a business making money but would have appreciated the person asking about cost before recommending wines & offering flat or sparkling water. We didn't really need a whole bottle of sparkling water. Not everywhere charges for that & she just kept refilling our glass so after we saw the bottle on our table we just assumed we would have to Pay for sparkling water.
Lastly would love more affordable drink options. Would have had more to drink.

Sep 30, 2023

Not authentic at all, pretty pricey, the hash is like frozen tater tots.
The “foul” is like a million different beans & has all the wrong spices. Most middle easterners do fava so I don’t know why there were kidney beans in it. Only dish that was excessively huge.
Olive oil on the hummus was nice.
Shawarma Benedict was nice, but it doesn’t come with sides or anything? No potatoes or salad. Weird for that price.

Sep 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Shay was able to accommodate our group of 8 people at short notice. The server was fantastic as was the group menu. Everyone had a great time.

Sep 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

everything was perfect, but the music was way too loud & made conversation very difficult!

Sep 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Incredible food & service.

Sep 28, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing food. The server was wonderful & the food incredible

Sep 28, 2023