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

Upmarket Lebanese restaurant featuring traditional sharing plates & mains
Griffintown
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 10 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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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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1 Review
4.0

Nourriture bonne & service adéquat. Principal problème pour moi: ventilation non adéquate & odeur cuisson dans le restaurant (fumée) & vêtements impregnés de cette odeur. Pour moi, à corriger!

Oct 8, 2021
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5.0

Excellent restaurant, raffiné, service aux petits oignons, ambiance chaleureuse & classe

Oct 2, 2021
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5.0

We had a wonderful time at Shay. The food the ambiance & the service were terrific. We shall return. A big thank you to Ian our server.

Oct 1, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Amazingly delicious & great service.

Sep 30, 2021
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5.0

Service impeccable & courtois. Terrace magnifique. Les plats sont délicieux & raffinés.

Sep 27, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Fabulous special gastronomic experience lovely service lovely atmosphere perfect night

Sep 26, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Great food & drinks & fast service, thank you for the lovely evening 🙂

Sep 25, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Accueil chaleureux, bouffe excellente & bien présentée. Service courtois & rapide. Seule ombre: le décor est un peu terne. Mais on y est confortable.

Sep 24, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Very impressed by the food, service, ambiance, & innovation of the food. My faves were the falafel baos, shawarma tacos & the muhammara.

Sep 23, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Fantastic food & even better service. We will be back!

Sep 20, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Trendy, fun, good service, great food

Sep 20, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, & & some unique dishes & nuanced flavors. Favorite dish was the labneh with watercress.

Sep 19, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Food was brillant on quality, taste & presentation.

Sep 19, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

The food was amazing! I strongly recommend this place & I am so happy such restaurant has opened in the area :)

Sep 17, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Awesome food. Every dish had a unique taste. Great quantities too. Highly recommend.

Sep 12, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

The service was great & the food was amazing! I would definitely return

Sep 12, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful supper with my husband. Food excellent as usual & service impeccable. Looking forward my next supper at Shay!

Sep 11, 2021
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1 Review
4.0

Great food & service. My only negative comment would be the dessert. The brownie was extremely dry especially around the borders & the ice cream had a greasy feeling in the mount, & did not taste like pistachio at all.

Sep 7, 2021
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4.5

Great atmosphere & professional staff. This is a tapas-style restaurant & our server suggested 5 dishes for 2 people, but we were stuffed after the first three.

The shawarma tacos were a bit disappointing as they didn't have much flavour & the cauliflower dish had a bit too much sumac, but overall the food was delicious.

Music was not too loud either so my companion & I didn't have to shout to talk to one anothe

Sep 5, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Incredible food! Wonderful service!

Sep 3, 2021