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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
SHAY RestoMontreal.ca
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SHAY

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 11 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.

Amenities, services & more

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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3.0

Le repas était correcte & le restaurant était très beau. Cependant, le service n'était pas agréable. 6 personnes différentes ont effectuées du service à notre table pendant le repas de 2h. Cela amenait de la confusion quant à qui faire les requêtes. De plus, même si chacune de ces personnes étaient cordiales, le service était moins personnalisé. Finalement, les mesures sanitaires n'étaient pas respectées. La table où nous trouvions initialement était si proche des autres à côté que nos coudes se touchaient presque. J'ai demandé d'être relocalisé, ce qui a été fait.

Feb 15, 2022
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5.0

Can be a little bit expensive but the food & service were both phenomenal.

Feb 15, 2022
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4.5

Despite the spin on Lebanese food, the taste is authentic. Great presentation & lovely cocktails. A bit too much pricey.

Feb 15, 2022
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5.0

Amazing food & great dining experience. Will be going back for sure!

Feb 15, 2022
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5.0

excellent restaurant, excellente nourriture imaginative, excellent service!

Feb 14, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Great service & delicious food. Bruch menu was innovative & authentic

Feb 14, 2022
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5.0

We ate at Shay for the first time today. It was amazing. 10/10. Service was outstanding, the cocktails were delicious & original, the food just blew us away. We were super full when we left, & even brought home some leftovers (which we can't wait to eat tomorrow). We can't wait to go back! Great vibe & amazing food & service. Highly recommend!!

Feb 13, 2022
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5.0

Great ambience, very kind & attentive wait staff, & the food was superb. Vegans/Vegetarians are not an afterthought here, with many great vegan/veggie options! The meat-based options are delicious as well. 10/10, will be back soon!

Feb 10, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Food was amazing & service was amazing.

Definitely going back!

Feb 10, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Service très efficace & courtois!
Nourriture délicieuse!! Je recommande entre autres les dumpling au boeuf!!! Un délice!

Feb 10, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Delicious & great service!

Dec 24, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Absolutely delicious food & professional & attentive service staff. Very creative cocktail list & aesthetically pleasing presentation. A calm environment with excellent lighting & music quiet enough to easily hear one another & while still providing a nice ambiance. Lots of space between tables, which made us comfortable in light of the pandemic. Highly recommended!

Dec 23, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Highly recommend this place, food was excellent ( I went for brunch) service was great

Dec 20, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Great ambiance, great service & very delicious food!!

Dec 18, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Exceptional restaurant, ambiance & food

Dec 17, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Absolutely love the eggplant & Bao bun dishes. The menu is very creative, everything is awesome & the service top notch

Dec 16, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent brunch in a beautiful decor!

Dec 13, 2021
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1 Review
4.5

Très bon service! La nourriture est bonne, peut-être un petit peu cher compte tenu de la complexité des plats, mais une belle expérience!

Dec 13, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service & food. Accommodate small groups nicely

Dec 12, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Ambiance, qualité de la nourriture & service impeccable. Nous avons grandement apprécié notre soirée!

Dec 11, 2021