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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
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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 2026-04-24
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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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1 Review
5.0

Nice vibe & food. A bit pricy but worth it.

Sep 19, 2022
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5.0

Food was excellent! So fresh & so many flavours! I will definitely visit again.

Sep 18, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Perso très sympathique
Délicieux
Valet un peu che

Sep 18, 2022
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1 Review
4.0

Fantastic food great vibes

Sep 17, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Just love this restaurant, food is out of this world, service is impeccable & ambiance is great.
Cannot ask for more
Absolutely recommend

Sep 12, 2022
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1 Review
4.0

Very nice terrasse. Good food & service. We'll be back.

Sep 12, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Superbe service! Sans oublier les plats qui sont super délicieux !!

Sep 12, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Thoughtful & caring food & delicious service. Charles knocked it out of the park.

Sep 12, 2022
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1 Review
4.0

Some food was too over seasoned
Brussel sprouts very salty + very lemony
Shrimp was good but since it had some hot spice - wud have been nice on a bed of rice maybe?
Terrace was lovely
Server was good

Sep 11, 2022
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1 Review
3.5

They charge for items & drinks we never ordered. We felt scammed which is bad. Pls check your bills before paying.

Sep 10, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Wonderful table on the patio at sunset. Outstanding service from Ian. Delicious food. We are sure to return!

Sep 10, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service & great high end food

Sep 8, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Great food, great service staff, great terrace. Love this restaurant!

Sep 4, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

It was great we'll definitely come backspace

Sep 4, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

We were pleasantly surprised by the service & food at this new restaurant. They had served the wrong bottle of white wine, & replaced it without charge. The food was honestly the best middle Eastern dishes I've had. & our waitress was extremely attentive. Highly recommend

Sep 3, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Every single dish was Amazing! Drinks were perfection! Terrific service! 💫

Sep 3, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Delicious food & wonderful service
Definitely we'll be back!

Sep 2, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Le repas était excellent ! Je recommande fortement les plats à base d'agneau surtout celui avec le houmous qui était juste incroyable ☺️

Sep 1, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Nous avons soupé vers 17h, de l'entrée au plat principal, incluant le service à table, tout était parfait. Un beau restaurant & un service impeccable.

Aug 29, 2022
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5.0

The food was amazing. Loved the vibes of the restaurant. We were seated on the patio originally for brunch & I loved our waitress. She was personable & helpful. Gave great recommendations.

Aug 29, 2022