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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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Sabrina
5.0

Amazing restaurant! We came for brunch this time & the food & staff were incredible as usual! Great ambiance to gather with a couple of friends, I truly recommend!

Jul 17, 2024
on Google
Joelle
5.0

One the most amazing brunches ever with the girls! Service & quality of food was fantastic! Will be coming back

Jul 16, 2024
on Google
Foodie-55984
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4.5

I never made it as a blind man & I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing, but that brunch is a can't miss in Montreal in my opinion! If you are a fan of sweets this one's for you!

Jul 14, 2024
Davidona
4.0

This place was almost perfect. Lovely decor, great service & considerate hosts, who were happy to recommend but left it up to us. The food was almost perfect. Some of the best Lebanese mains I've ever had but sadly the dessert & drinks lacked something. My cocktail was original but didn't seem to have much alcohol in it at all. Personally I like to have fairly strong cocktails as otherwise it just feels like drinking juice. The baklava at the end was some of the worst I've had. Taste wise it was fine but very dry, papery & not something I wanted to finish. It may be that I'm lucky where I live (Austria) with a huge Turkish population & Turkish bakeries. The tiramisu was ok but again we've had better. It really would have been an absolutely 5 star evening if the dessert had been up to the standard of the rest of the meal. It is 100% worth a visit though, & in my opinion not too expensive for the standard they provide.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google
DR.
4.0

Very nice atmosphere, good cocktails, food was ok but I will try again hope next time will be better tasting.

Jul 11, 2024
on Google
Magda
5.0

Went there for a company dinner! The food was amazing. Lots of vegan & vegetarian options. Great portions too!

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
Vincent
5.0

Je suis allé souper chez SHAY tout récemment, pour une activité professionnelle, & j'ai été ébloui par la qualité de la nourriture. Entrées extra (Muhamara ****), & le plat des viandes était fabuleux. Je ne les ai pas tous essayés, mais c'est possiblement le meilleur resto libanais à Montréal. Bravo!

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
Amy
5.0

Amazing food, great drinks, friendly & attentive staff. Will be going back soon.

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
Jude
5.0

Such a nice place for brunch, we were visiting Montreal & wanted a nice relaxed place to grab good food & drinks. It gets super busy at around noon & would recommend you make a reservation. We were a group of 5 plus a baby & the staff were super friendly. The patio was really nice & the food has an interesting western twist to it. We got the ful, Nutella French toast (a must try), labneh toast, eggs & everything was tasty. They have fresh orange juice as well. The only tough part is finding street parking around, but the restaurant offers valet parking for $15.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google
Chad
4.0

Good but expensive for what it is.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google
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