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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 10 am
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
Middle EasternLebaneseMediterraneanGrillVegetarianSeafood/FishKebabBrunch

About

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!

Details

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
Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

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Reviews for SHAY

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on Google4.6 (2300+)
*as of 2026-07-11
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Review Summary

SHAY offers a vibrant and sophisticated dining experience that has become a go-to spot in Montreal for both brunch and dinner. Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its fresh, flavorful Middle Eastern and Lebanese-inspired dishes, highlighting favorites like the Armenian kebab, shawarma eggs benedict, and creative pancakes. The atmosphere is consistently described as chic, warm, and inviting, making it a perfect destination for date nights, celebrations, or gatherings with friends. While the service is widely noted for being exceptional, attentive, and friendly, the overall experience is consistently elevated by a dedicated staff that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable visit.
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We went for a birthday party with a large group for brunch to this restaurant. I have to say it was wonderful! The quality is exceptional & the servings were more than generous. I was pleasantly surprised because although it was middle eastern dishes that I am used to having at home, all the dishes were refined & perfectly made & presented with the utmost care. They used fresh produce & it showed in the taste, the way it looked. It was a touch of Lebanese, Syrian, armenian & North American.
I would recommend this place 100% !
& the service…. Just perfect !

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

Been to Shay a handful of times & we always enjoyed ourselves. The food, ambience & service were great. Big thanks to Pamela who took great care of us! We will be back.

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

Went to Shay for a birthday & had a great experience. The service was excellent, the food was delicious & plentiful, & the space was beautiful.

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

Delicious food at unbeatable prices! I had the chance to try the brunch menu, & it was a total hit-perfectly balanced flavors, generous portions, & beautiful presentation. The warm ambiance & attentive service made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back & try the dinner menu, which looks just as tempting. A must-visit spot!

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

Very good brunch! Amazing service by Shawn.

Mar 22, 2025
on Google

My girls & I went there on Sunday & we had the best time ever! Everything was 10/10 & we want to give a big thank you to Omar for being such a wonderful waiter. He was incredible & so was the entire team at Shay from the moment we stepped in. Thank you all for a lovely day & amazing food!!!

Mar 19, 2025
on Google

We went for brunch & although it was a very packed day at the restaurant, the staff was on its feet & took great care of all the customers. We started with regular coffee & orange juice & then moved to the main course. I had Shakshouka while my partner had the Lamb shawarma eggs Benedict & it was beyond delicious & so filling ❤?! We loved the food & cannot wait to come back & try other items on the menu. Highly recommend this 11/10 restaurant for a hangout with friends UPDATE: Went back for brunch & as always very good food with great service MORE UPDATES: Went for dinner & had the hibiscus cocktail, olives, salmon for appetizers, lamb & beef for the main meal followed by the most incredible French toast with ice cream for dessert ❤?❤? As always wonderful service 😇😇

Mar 17, 2025
on Google

Digne d'un restaurant TikTok malheureusement: beaucoup d'attentes, & peu de bonnes choses à dire… Tout de suite à notre arrivée, nous nous sommes senties pressées de quitter pour laisser la place (or, nous avions un bloc de 2 heures, de 12h à 14h). Nous avons commandé le pain doré au Nutella & le Makanek Hash (3 fois). Mis-à-part le pain doré au Nutella, nos assiettes sont arrivées froides & en l'espace de 3 minutes entre la commande & le service. Ils ont probablement été préparés d'avance & attendaient dans le réchaud. Heureusement, on nous a resservi les assiettes avec de la nourriture chaude. Petit pépin à notre départ concernant la facture, puisque le prix sur la facture & le montant facturé à la carte de crédit n'était pas le même. Ils ont remboursé la différence. La nourriture était correcte. Le restaurant est très bien décoré par contre.

Mar 17, 2025
on Google

Shay : une cuisine libanaise moderne aux saveurs uniques

Shay propose une expérience culinaire libanaise revisitée avec une touche moderne. Chaque bouchée offrait des saveurs uniques, & les cocktails étaient tout simplement A1, notamment le Dirty Martini, servi avec trois olives - rien de moins !

L'arbre de Tequila Patron a ajouté une note festive avec ses différentes déclinaisons raffinées. Un endroit incontournable pour un brunch gourmand & chic !

Mar 15, 2025
on Google

Meh! Je qualifierais l'endroit de club brunch. Tu rentres là, la musique est hyper forte, le bar tourne à plein régime & l'endroit est plein à craquer. Vous me direz que c'est bon signe que ce soit plein… j'ai plus vu ça comme un repaire d'influenceurs qu'un lieu paisible pour un brunch du dimanche matin. C'est populaire pcq ça pogne su' les réseaux.

Bouffe très très correcte… les cocktails sont faits à base de jus oasis mais coutent le prix d'un jus frais, le chai latte est fait d'un sirop cheap - paroles du serveur quand on lui a demandé c'était quoi le petit je-ne-sais-quoi qui donnait ce goût particulier au breuvage -. Les pancakes avaient un goût de mélange en boîte… c'est sur que les assiettes ont belle gueule, BREF! 50$ pour un brunch ça devrait pas être in.

Mar 9, 2025
on Google