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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

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 is widely celebrated for its exceptional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with many diners highlighting the flavorful dips, generous portions, and expertly prepared dishes like the shawarma eggs benedict, lamb, and baklava pancakes. The restaurant offers a chic, cozy, and vibrant atmosphere that makes it a popular destination for both brunch and dinner. Guests consistently praise the warm, professional, and attentive service provided by the staff, who are frequently described as welcoming and genuinely caring. While experiences are overwhelmingly positive, the restaurant remains a top choice for groups and special occasions in Montreal, leaving many eager to return.
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Sham
5.0

Superb place, decent prices, plates are well presented colourful & tasty, servers know the menu well. Place was packed & i truly understand why but still the service wasn't affected. Rachel our waitress was nothing short of amazing. Highly recommended had no real expectations but i came out the place speechless. 10 outta 10. SHAY standin' on bidness!

Aug 24, 2024
on Google
Majeed
5.0

I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant! The food was exceptional, with top-notch quality that truly impressed me. I also want to give a special shoutout to our server, Dom, who provided outstanding service throughout our meal. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food & excellent service!

Aug 24, 2024
on Google
Nagham
5.0

Delicious food (compliment coming from a Syrian) ! Good vibes & service ! Thanks Robin 🙃

Aug 24, 2024
on Google
Khazhy
5.0

Excellent food Excellent service, & some of the most compassionate I've seen.

Aug 23, 2024
on Google
Mila
5.0

We were in Montreal for a weekend getaway & it was one of the best shakshuka restaurants we've tried in Montreal! Pamela, our waitress, was very welcoming, engaging in offering suggestions & recommendations & very diligent throughout our time there. To be fair, everything we ordered was beautifully presented & tasted just as good. Thank you for a great experience!!

Aug 21, 2024
on Google
Huda
5.0

GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF 😋😊 First experience for me in Shay, though I live 2 min. walking distance away!! Did I miss a lot or what?! With no reservation had to wait 1 hour, but all worthwhile 👍 food is great, service is friendly & accommodating, the manager Damien & waitress Emma were super friendly & helpful... would definitely come back, at least to make up for my lost time 😉

Aug 18, 2024
on Google
Mina
5.0

Excellent choix pour aller bruncher, la nourriture est juste incroyable & le service excellent! Notre serveur, Nizar, était vraiment à l'affût, rapide, efficace & très gentil! Ce fût ma première visite aujourd'hui & définitivement pas ma dernière!!!

Aug 18, 2024
on Google
Ouss
5.0

Loved this new place. Not only they have good Taouk Sandwiches with sumak Fries but also great desserts in the donut & Pistachio Canoli. Will definitely come try it again when restaurants open, the decor looked awesome Since went twice for brunch & dinner. Brunch is nice with some good stuffs to try a mix of Mediterranean touch with local food. Tried the shakshooka & pancake baklava. Went for dinner lately & tried a mix of appetizers: The coliflower zaatar is the best Tuna tartare is great with fattoush style bread crumbles gives is a nice touch The basturma with Melon & labneh has a nice touch. Shish barak with a nice yogurt sauce is a must The batata harra & grilled asparagus are a nice addition to the main meals of Lamb, shish taouk & Fish we tried.

Aug 18, 2024
on Google
Brian
5.0

Exceptional service from Kat , thank you for making an exceptional restaurant even more exceptional with your attention to making our experience over the top !!

Aug 17, 2024
on Google
Ahmed
3.0

Service is great, food is underwhelming & waaay overpriced for the quality

Aug 17, 2024
on Google
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