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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

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

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (2300+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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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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J'ai bien aimé. La nourriture était excellente. À deux, nous avons pris 4 plats qui étaient tous délicieux. Je vais y retourner.

May 13, 2026
on Google

Great experience, I had gone with my family on Saturday for Mother's day & we had the pleasure of being served by Anna, she had warm presents which was complimented by her enthusiasm & detailed knowledge of the menu; she was very accommodating to my mothers intolerance to garlic & made sure to inform herself with the kitchen in order to give us the best recommendations for our meal.

The restaurant seems like it had a good staff, but do to her great service & naturally joyful energy we had no doubt that we had the best in the whole restaurant tending to us; thanks again Anna

May 11, 2026
on Google

everything was great :) we loved the cheese rolls

May 9, 2026
on Google
5.0

J'ai adoré ce restaurant, le service est irréprochable & les plats sont savoureux. Comme nous étions six, nous avons opté pour plusieurs assiettes à partager, ce qui nous a permis de découvrir toute la richesse de la carte. Une belle découverte, je le recommande.

May 9, 2026
on Google

Excellent service & goût wooow

May 8, 2026
on Google

This place was a fantastic atmosphere, so much so that I was momentarily worried about the prices when we walked in. Luckily the food was very well priced, but delicious far beyond what I was expecting. The dishes were creative & every flavour went together perfectly. This is my new favourite brunch spot in Montreal. Our server Shawn was attentive & welcoming. My girlfriend & I were able to be seated at the bat with no wait, but you probably need reservations for a table. Great spot, I will be back to try the rest of the menu.

First edit: I went back to Shay with a friend for brunch & unfortunately it did not live up to the quality of the first experience. We ordered the shawarma eggs benedict & the Dubai chocolate pancakes. Somehow, the Dubai chocolate pancakes did not come with any chocolate, only cocoa powder... I am trying to understand if we ordered the wrong thing but there is nothing else on the menu to confuse it with. See photos for what we got versus what was on their website. Furthermore, while the first time the food was delicious enough & the portions large enough that we did not really miss having a side. The second time, that was not the case, & in particular the eggs benedict really lacked something else. I don't know of any other brunch spot which doesn't give any sides with their meals, & unfortunately this time, we really noticed the missing pieces.

May 8, 2026
on Google

Food was good, services & staff excellent

May 6, 2026
on Google

Restaurant vraiment ordinaire . Brochette shish taouk ( prises 3fois , avec poulet cru ) patates dites croustillantes dures & sans croustillant . Service affable désagréable , musique entêtante . Mauvaise expérience en tout !

May 5, 2026
on Google

I was new at the area & I've just finish my run so I wanted some brunch as post run, all I can say is that they were super kind !!! Service was awesome! The food was great & all the options were so tasty ! I will go back there to try their dessert cuz it looked amazing ! Thanks to the girl at the reception & the guy who served me ! They were super professional & kind ! 👌🩷

May 3, 2026
on Google

I recently visited Shay Restaurant. The atmosphere was really nice & the staff were friendly & welcoming, which made the experience enjoyable. However, the food was quite average considering the price, & I expected more in terms of quality. That said, the Fattoush salad was excellent & definitely the highlight of the meal.

May 3, 2026
on Google