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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
Middle EasternLebaneseMediterraneanGrillVegetarianSeafood/FishKebabBrunch
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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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*as of 2026-07-02
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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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4.0

I reserved for my sister's birthday & we opted for a tasting menu. The tasting

Jan 19, 2024
Aleksandra
5.0

Beautiful & elegant decor, delicious food & enjoyable ambiance! They probably have ONE OF THE BEST Fattouch salads I've ever had & some of the TASTIEST brussel sprouts (10/10 for both)! I highly recommend getting both these dishes! The "Octopus & Soudjouk Sausage" dish was okay (6/10), the octopus was a little overcooked & the charcoaled/grilled tentacles tasted bitter. The "Shish Taouk" plate was also quite good (8/10), the tomatoes were juicy & tasty, the toum was delicious, the potatoes were well baked but the chicken had also this little bitterness due to the grill but the overall seasoning was delicious! Will definitely come back :)

Jan 19, 2024
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Michèle
5.0

Tout était parfait, service exceptionnel de Pamela, la cuisine, la présentation des plats, les saveurs, le vin...une expérience à refaire!

Jan 19, 2024
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Madison
5.0

Amazing vegan options. Jose & mina went above & beyond to make sure I felt welcome & they accommodated my food allergies. The food is amazing, the vibes are wonderful. I'll be back

Jan 18, 2024
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Vadym
3.0

Service & atmosphere - 5 stars - no questions here. But food here is simply not tasty. Food from Amir or Boustan is much better & costs 6-7x less (I do understand that we pay extra for service + atmo but hey, the food is #1 of importancy, right?). We paid 200$ + tips for dinner of two & I didn't enjoy any single dish on the table.

Jan 16, 2024
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Cat
5.0

Amazing 😍🤩

Jan 15, 2024
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3.0

Food was disappointing. The shawarma eggs Benedict was very bland & tasteless. & the baklava pancakes were dry & way too sweet. The cream that was on top has a strange pasty & gummy texture that was very unpleasant.

The food visually looks appealing but the taste & flavors are lacking. Was very disappointed as the menu for brunch was so innovative.

Jan 15, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing waitress !
Amazing food!

Jan 14, 2024
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3.0

food was amazing, but our blonde server was awful. Never asked how the food was, & we had empty water glasses. She was even rude & snarky at the end when I couldn't answer what my favourite dish was. We were two working mothers looking to relax & get a night away from our kids. & as a resident of Griffintown, I'm not sure I would return again.

Jan 13, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

First you go to restaurant for food & I will say we were not disappointed. We decided to trust our server Pamela with her recommendations & they were all exactly what we were hoping for. Pamela has significantly increased our experience from wine selection & tasting to pairing with our selected meal. One of my latest best restaurant discovery.

Jan 8, 2024
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