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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN10 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 10 pm
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am to 3pm
Middle EasternLebaneseMediterraneanGrillVegetarianSeafood/FishKebabBrunch

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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Reviews for SHAY

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on Google4.6 (2300+)
*as of 2026-07-05
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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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I went to celebrate my cousins 30th birthday. The food was incredible & the service that Pamela provided was phenomenal. I highly recommend to anyone.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Delicious food, amazing service, & good ambiance (maybe too loud for a restaurant). I've tried many middle eastern restaurants & I can say that SHAY is one of the best with a great quality food. We tried Muahamara, baba ghanouch, sumak fries, hummus with beef shawarma, lamb shawarma & they were all good. Great spot for dinner with friends/ dinner date.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

this is my favorite brunch spot in the city. i went a little while back in april & sat at the bar. i was super impressed with the speed of the service & the freshness of the food. i got the labneh dish & the flavour profile was complex yet comfortable. i wish i had more room to try the french toast & shakshuka. next time. you must go when in the city.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Food was fantastic, especially the Lamb Chops & Falafel. Decor & vibe were chill. Best of all, our server, Sabrina was amazing - went above & beyond!

Jul 5, 2024
on Google

Such a nice place for brunch. It was packed so I really recommend making a reservation for brunch. Service was polite, bilingual & quick. The food was very well seasoned & very tasty but not to heavy, which was perfect for a brunch. Cocktail were on point & very well balanced, also reasonable price for cocktails 🍹 Would do again for sure.

Jun 29, 2024
on Google
5.0

Very nice & pleasant atmosphere. Service was fantastic The baklava pancake was the ultimate favorite!! I will definitely recomend this to others & would absolutely come back even if it is just for the baklava pancakes just for my baklava pancale fix. The eggs benedict was nice I can get this again, had nice slices of lamb in it. The flavours were well balanced & the poached egg was cooked to perfection. The chicken waffle was okay, it is a good dish just not my cup of tea. The taste of fried chicken for me while I apreciate the juiciness & tenderness of the chicken & how perfectly crispy it was on the outside, I could not help the taste of it reminding me of a giant crispy general tao chicken. Which while I like some times, is not something I personally like as a chicken waffle. The maple syrup can be sweeter(would be nice if it were similar to a au pied cochon maple syrup) I think it may elevate the experience.

Jun 24, 2024
on Google

We were a group of about 15-20 people, so we had to take the fixed menu which was 55$. You will get everything on the menu, it is a sharing plate concept. Food was delicious very well seasoned, cooked & presented. My advice would be to pace yourself during appetizer (it is very difficult because everything was tasty & I just kept taking). Service was very good, the waiter/waitresses were efficient from beginning to end of service, I think at some point the manager came up to check up on us. It is a nice place. We were sitting on the upstairs terrace. The only downside is that the terrace was covered & it became hot, however they unzipped the curtains/pannels towards the end. Would go back & highly recommended! Worth the price!

Jun 23, 2024
on Google

With a new menu, even better food experience than before. Great service & cozy atmosphere. Recommend

Jun 21, 2024
on Google

Nous avons choisi ce restaurant par hasard car nous étions dans le quartier. La nourriture était succulente. Les plats sont tous relevés avec différentes saveurs & épices. Nous avons mangé sur la terrasse. Belle ambiance. Le service était excellent. Nous avons suivi les recommandations de la serveuse. Nos deux serveuses étaient très sympathiques. Je recommande fortement. Une belle découverte!

Jun 20, 2024
on Google

Service was awesome, food was interesting, fancy atmosphere.

Jun 19, 2024
on Google