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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$$ & $$$
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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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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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5.0

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

Sep 12, 2021
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5.0

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

Sep 12, 2021
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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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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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5.0

Incredible food! Wonderful service!

Sep 3, 2021
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5.0

Amazing food with a touch of creativity

Sep 3, 2021
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5.0

Nourriture goûteuse, ambiance feutrée, musique de fond agréable & service impeccable.

Sep 2, 2021
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5.0

The food is simply perfect; flavorful & incredibly prepared. Katherine is a wonderful bartender & provided great recommendations.

Aug 30, 2021
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5.0

The dinner we had was delicious. In addition our server Amanda was excellent. She answered any questions we had about the menu. We let Joe & Olivier know about our excellent experience.

Aug 29, 2021
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5.0

Excellent, really tasty dishes , attentive service & great ambiance.

Aug 29, 2021
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1 Review
4.5

Friendly staff . Nice twist on Lebanese food . Will come back

Aug 29, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service. Cuisine raffinée & délicieuse!

Aug 28, 2021
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5.0

Great atmosphere & even better food! Friendly staff & friendlier chef. It was nice to see an old friend. Congrats again Chef Joe ❤️

Aug 26, 2021
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5.0

I love Shay. Words cannot describe the deliciousness of the food the excellent service & chef Joe genius palate. My friends & I had an amazing time. We will go back soon.

Aug 20, 2021
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4.0

4.5 since food & service was amazing, but please fix your Acon its impossible to breathe was too hot inside

Aug 20, 2021
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5.0

Overall amazing! Food, service & ambiance!

Aug 20, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Great restaurant! Amazing food! Attentive service & beautifully decorated. Will definitely be back again!!

Aug 15, 2021
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5.0

Great food
Amazing service - top
Manda was wonderful

Aug 15, 2021
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