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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
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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.

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Capacity: 20 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment

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Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm

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Reviews for SHAY

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*as of 2026-04-21
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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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5.0

I've been here about 4-5 times now. & every single time I'm mindblown by the flavors, the quality of meals, & the great service. Good Wine list too. Shay has become my city's favorite. The price is reasonable for the quality of the food you eat. Vibe is super cozy too.
Thank you, Oli for always taking care of us.

Dec 4, 2022
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5.0

Excellent sur toute la ligne! Nourriture, ambiance, service... coup de coeur 2022. Bravo!

Dec 4, 2022
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5.0

Authentic service & delicous food. Thanks for taking care of us!

Nov 29, 2022
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5.0

Food is incredible, the chef is extremely talented with the fusion he creates; The service is amazing & the staff is incredibly friendly

Nov 28, 2022
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5.0

amazing food! the best brunch in MTL by far!

Nov 28, 2022
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5.0

Great food, great ambiance, super nice staff,
our servers are super friendly & great service.
Highly recommend everyone.

Nov 27, 2022
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5.0

Shay is great in customer service, food quality , ambiance etc. Price for main dishes are relatively fair however $18 for a salad is too high since you can order an item from the main dish menu for the same price!
Also they charged us $5.60 for a glass of Perrier while a bottle is only 1.85!!!! This is too much! The music is so load in order for you to eat faster & leave ! The tables set ups are not designed for more than 4 ppl ! We were 5 & I was the 5th one who suffered from not having enough space & not fitting in well!

Nov 27, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food. Fresh & so tasty. Definitely recommend!

Nov 26, 2022
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5.0

Everything was incredible at Shay. The food was amazing. The cocktails were great. I can't wait to go back!

Nov 23, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food & service, absolutely nothing to complain about! It's on the pricey side so beware.

Nov 22, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

The food was amazing, the staff was impeccable & i wanna give a big shoutout to our wonderful waitress Pamela!

Nov 20, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food. Excellent service. Nice atmosphere very friendly & Olivier doesn't miss a beat.
Highly recommended.

Nov 19, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Bel accueil, excellents plats, ambiance 10/10

Nov 17, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

The best restaurant in the city! Food is always spectacular, the service is amazing & the cocktails are delicious. I can't recommend this place enough!

Nov 17, 2022
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1 Review
4.0

Cuisine originale pour un brunch. Toutefois ambiance trop bruyante pour discussion. Après 1h30 de repas on nous demande de quitter puisqu'il y a un deuxième service ceci m'a beaucoup déçu

Nov 14, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food, nice ambiance. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend!

Nov 13, 2022
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5.0

Great vibe, delicious food & incredible service!

Nov 13, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Everything was Amazing: the food, the staff... It is my new favourite brunch spot in the city.

Nov 13, 2022
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5.0

2nd time going in 2 weeks & just made my 3rd reservation for end of November. Safe to say I'm obsessed. Every time I go I order something a little different but then also order the staple must haves like the Brussel sprouts & the hummus dips.

Nov 12, 2022
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5.0

Souper d'affaires, excellent service & ambiance. Très bonne soirée.

Nov 11, 2022