SHAY

Yasmeen

4.0

Unique take on Middle Eastern breakfast food. Good food but small portions for the price.

Farah

5.0

It's a cute little place with good middle eastern dishes. What really made the experience better was Rachel! Honestly, such a great employee & is the reason I will come back!

Yan

5.0

Even though I wasn't particularly hungry, every dish completely won me over! It wasn't just me-my companions, & even the people at the next table, kept exclaiming: "Wow, C'est tellement délicieux! C'est vraiment, vraiment bon!" I glanced over & noticed that their dishes were different from ours. We exchanged smiles, both clearly impressed! First Dish: Beef Tartare The highlight was how beautifully the flavors came together-the cheese, onion, mint, pomegranate, sweet vinegar, & beef blended so harmoniously! Each element had its distinct taste while perfectly complementing the others. It felt very Arabian & incredibly unique! Second Dish: Tomahawk Lamb Chops One bite & I was hooked-this is exactly what lamb chops should taste like! So authentically Middle Eastern & absolutely delicious. The smoky charcoal aroma mingled with spices, & the meat was perfectly balanced between lean & fatty. I couldn't resist picking it up with my hands to savor every bite! Third Dish: Dessert We ordered a random dessert, & it blew me away! I'm not a fan of desserts, but I didn't leave a single bite of this one. From the first spoonful, the cream melted in my mouth-cool but not icy, rich but not heavy. Then came an explosion of orange blossom & jasmine fragrances, so aromatic that I felt like I'd been transported to the garden of an Arabian palace. The base was light & crisp, layered with pistachio paste & nuts, delicate & flavorful. It was truly incredible! Lastly, a big shoutout to our server, Pamela, who was attentive & warm throughout the meal. Her excellent service made our dining experience even more delightful.

Devildman

5.0

Amazing place in little burgundy. Middle Eastern influences every dish, & they are carefully created where flavors really come in harmony. Service was fantastic. Waitress was attentive, kind, & efficient throughout. The management also checked in to see if our needs were met, of course they were. The food. The food is what you come here for. To say Amir but elevated would be an insult. Each plate has its own charm, from shareable appetizers to hearty course portions, you have it all. The pita bread freshly served. The wine list for red can use a bit of work, to match more coarse meat pairings. But overall still a great dining experience. The cocktails were scrumptuous well as the shots on the house. Finally the atmosphere was inviting, chic, & sexy. Will come back again for a fourth time shortly. A+++

Maxime

5.0

Delicious authentic middle eastern food! Dom, our waitress was fantastic & gave us amazing recommendations for our meal. It was fantastic! Great drinks & wine selection too. Thanks :)

Sandhya

5.0

Great experience. We shared the baklava pancakes & falafel latke, both were delicious. Portion of the falafel latke was a bit smaller but the pancakes were huge! Did a side of breakfast potatoes as well which were very tasty. Loved the middle eastern fusion in the dishes!

Syrine

5.0

Delicious food, amazing service, & good ambiance (maybe too loud for a restaurant). I've tried many middle eastern restaurants & I can say that SHAY is one of the best with a great quality food. We tried Muahamara, baba ghanouch, sumak fries, hummus with beef shawarma, lamb shawarma & they were all good. Great spot for dinner with friends/ dinner date.

Itai

4.0

located in the reviving, industrial Griffintown neighborhood of Montreal, SHAY offers an up scale, modern take on Middle Eastern dining. A lot of the prices are a bit expensive, but you can find a good deal on some meals. Sadly, the meals don't come with a carb by default, so it is an extra cost. I don't think that you will be disappointed by coming here, nor will you be missing out. Compared to other restaurants around here, it's a bargain! Also, our waitress was a pure joy, offering great drink recommendations & treating us to the patio. PSA: you get your food faster if you sit here. It's also much quieter & nicer than indoors & completely dry in the rain.

Lev

5.0

I rarely give 5-stars for a review....this one deserves it. Having an Israeli wife, I am no stranger to middle-eastern food, so the standards are high. Starters were Baba Ganoush & Hummus with Shawarma. Both were phenomenal. Great flavors, & beautifully prepared. I had the lamb kebab for my main. The chef's refusal to cook the lamb below medium was quite disappointing, but the falvor was there, even if it was a bit over done. My wife had the armenian kebabs & they were extremely tasty, even if the pita to wrap them was served under & too saturated in oil to work as a wrap. The portion of Sumac fries you get for 9$ was quite plentiful. Would return without hesitation.

Shannon

5.0

Feels like eating in an upscale hotel restaurant in 1985 but with amazing middle eastern food.