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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
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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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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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Krista
5.0

Excellent food (very well-balanced flavours & textures across the dishes), great service (present, warm, & helpful, & also unobtrusive), & lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend going with a group so you can try more things!

The fattoush, mouhamara, hummus shawarma, & shish taouk were all wonderful.

Mar 2, 2025
on Google
Gavan
3.0

The food is good, but the portions are too small for the price. It feels overpriced for what you get.

Mar 2, 2025
on Google
Thomas
5.0

Wow ma nouvelle meilleure place à brunch
Explosion de saveur, service ambiance 10/10
On va reveni

Mar 2, 2025
on Google
Tania
3.0

Food was cold. We ordered egg benedict with shawarma. The waitress took it back to kitchen & brought new ones but they were still not warm enough. My impression is that they pre-prepare a lot of things so when they put the dishes together , they are cold. Good service though. Lively atmosphere but music a bit too loud 😬

Mar 2, 2025
on Google
Kajal
5.0

Shay is an absolute gem in Montreal! The food was simply incredible, with every dish bursting with flavor & creativity. The service was outstanding - attentive, friendly, & knowledgeable about the menu. What really impressed me was the music; it was so good that I found myself Shazamming several songs throughout the evening! Overall, I highly recommend Shay for anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic dining experience in Montreal.

Feb 23, 2025
on Google
Sofia
5.0

service was great, very kind & helpful!
food was impeccable as well, everything was so flavourful, tender, & visually appealing. i
would definitely go back as i was very impressed!

Feb 23, 2025
on Google
Jason
5.0

Great service, great food & great music! 10/10

Feb 21, 2025
on Google
Coursol08
4.0

Really good place to eat for a date. Food is generally great (except maybe the desserts) & drinks are good. It's a bummer they got rid of me & my girlfriend's favorite cocktail which was in a big oriental tea pot.

Feb 19, 2025
on Google
Raghda
5.0

We went for dinner on a Saturday & the food was amazing! The portions were big so we shared. The kibbe naye & hummus with lamb shawarma are a must try for starters, & our favorite dish was the lamb kebab! The mix of flavours was perfect. & it's halal:) Also the servers were nice & the food came really fast! 10/10 experience.

Feb 16, 2025
on Google
Tiregimtl
5.0

Great food, even better service!!!

Feb 16, 2025
on Google
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