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!
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.
Un immense merci à Paula Timog du restaurant Shay ✨
Un service tout simplement incroyable : attentionnée, drôle, authentique & franchement mémorable. Elle a su créer une ambiance tellement agréable qu'on se sent accueilli comme si on faisait partie des habitués… dès la première visite.
Professionnelle sans être rigide, chaleureuse sans être envahissante - un équilibre parfait. Elle a clairement contribué à faire de notre dîner une expérience exceptionnelle.
Des gens comme Paula, ça fait toute la différence. Bravo & merci encore 👏🍽?
Rien à dire, très bel endroit, la nourriture était excellente & le serveur était super sympa & nous a mis à l'aise du début à la fin. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant!
Fantastic brunch! Everything looked good on the menu, a star meant chef's recommendations, plus our server Sabrina pointed out her personal favs. We went with her suggestions & enjoyed them so much. Highly recommend the Lamb leg & eggplant tartine & shakshouka. Very flavourful & filling.
Incredible vibes, service & above all food! For the amazing quality of dips & meals you get the prices are so reasonable. We were served by Anna & she had such great suggestions & energy!!
Feb 6, 2026
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If you've never been to Shay for brunch, it's an absolute must in Montreal! 5stars all across the board. A special thank you to Julien for making us feel at home!
We Had a delicious darling experience there was lots of choice of food & it was all fresh & flavorful. The service was excellent, especially our waiter Aidan.
It was a warm & welcoming vibe. I highly recommend it!
Jan 24, 2026
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We celebrated my friends birthday with a good old Brunch at Shay. The food was amazing! We had Driss as our server & let me tell you, he was absolutely brilliant. He gave us an impeccable service with great energy. Genuinely a great guy & an amazing server.
