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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$$ & $$$
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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
5.0

Fantastic meal - everything was delicious & beautifully presented - cocktails & wine were reasonably priced, service was excellent, decor & terasse were gorgeous. Couldn't have been better - bravo!

Aug 15, 2021
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5.0

Very nice place to go!
Food very good ambiance is very nice & personnel is kind & caring.

Aug 14, 2021
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4.5

Great Restaurant & service.

Aug 11, 2021
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5.0

Super service, ambiance & bouffe extraordinaire

Aug 9, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Not your standard Lebanese fare, but a funkier version, by far the best I've ever eaten! Just loved this place!

Aug 9, 2021
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5.0

Excellent food & beautiful place - service was great we will for sure go back

Aug 8, 2021
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5.0

Amazing food, excellent service, beautiful decor. Perfect place to bring a date.

Aug 8, 2021
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5.0

Beautiful Restaurant, amazing food & great service.

Aug 7, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Super belle découverte! Le service, l'ambiance & la nourriture étaient parfait(e)s. Moi & ma famille recommandons la place & c'est certain que nous allons être de retour.

Aug 7, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service, tasty cocktails & amazing food! Falafel bao, Muhammara & wild mushroom dish were to die for. Vegetarian/vegan friendly in a vibey atmosphere - I'll be back!!

Aug 3, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Every dish was delicious. Great ambiance & service.

Aug 2, 2021
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4.0

Excellent service & ambiance! The food is beautifully presented but lacks in the texture & flavour department compared to other Lebanese cuisine in mtl. Many dishes just fell short of expectation. Fattoush, babaganouj & pita were the stars!

Aug 2, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Absolutely delicious food, each dish was decently sized. Beautiful atmosphere indoors & on the patio.

Aug 1, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Très beau & bon restaurant! Service rapide & efficace! Nourriture excellente & délicieusement apprêtée!

Jul 27, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

The terrace is lovely. We all agreed that the food (Lebanese), atmosphere & service were great. Going back tonight! Great cocktails too.

Jul 25, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Great food, beautiful place & great service. Will return for sure

Jul 24, 2021
JimmyS9
333 Reviews
5.0

Delicious food & quick service. An amazingly nice spot to discover in Griffintown.

Jun 29, 2021
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1 Review
1.5

Cher, petites portions, dans un fast foods c'est meilleur. Restaurant très décevant!

Apr 2, 2021
OdetteSt--308
1 Review
5.0

Acceuil chaleureux, nourriture abondante & délicieuse! Merci de cette nouvelle découverte.

Mar 20, 2021
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