SHAY

Daryl Idolor (13 reviews)

30 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing service and incredible food. I had accidentally booked our reservation for the wrong day, but when we showed up a day early with a party of five at 10pm, they accommodated us right away without any issues. It’s clear this restaurant is very well run—everyone was welcoming, attentive, and consistently checked in without being overbearing. The food was outstanding. We ordered a variety of dishes, and the highlights were the baklava pancakes, the mezze dips, and anything featuring their lamb—absolutely delicious. A special shoutout to our server, Leyla, who was fantastic and made the experience even better. Also the playlist at the restaurant was a vibe. Overall, a great experience at Shay—we’ll definitely be back!

Anurag Chaudhury (82 reviews)

29 Mar 2026

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3.7

Had brunch here today. The shawarma Benedict was good but the omelette was on the sweeter side for some reason. Overall, the food is decent but too expensive for the quantity provided. The Benedict could do with a salad or potatoes on the side and so could the omelette really.

Kevin Arthur (18 reviews)

28 Mar 2026

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5.0

Great food and service! Juliette was the best!

Jake blossom

26 Mar 2026

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5.0

Honestly an amazing place, love the vibe, the ambiance, music and everything having to do with food, would definetly recommend!!

Connie Cooper (9 reviews)

24 Mar 2026

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5.0

I’d give this place a 6 out of 5 if I could. The food was amazing and the service was too notch. Highly recommend and I will be back!

Ari (18 reviews)

24 Mar 2026

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2.7

Food was expensive and not cooked properly. Ordered bénédictine eggs with mushrooms, 24$. Plate arrived it's 2 eggs cooked all the way through on a single piece of toast with mushrooms. Honestly the meal was very tasty apart from the egg not at all being bénédictine. Showed my plate to the waiter when he came back. He told the kitchen, that's it. Honestly I almost didn't say anything for my eggs but there were also other things going wrong. When ordering a mokaccino I asked for extra whipped cream on it, the drink he brought had no whipped cream on it. Had to ask him to bring it back. 2 (out of 3) of the wine glasses that were brought for our drinks were dirty (one had a food bit on it the other white drops on it), had to return them. My friend ordered baklava crepes, they brought her pancakes (she doesnt like pancakes). We felt bad cause it felt like we were complaining on everything, we didn't say anything for the pancakes. Ended up paying 42$ for a toast with 2 hardboiled eggs and a mokaccino, issues with both of those items. :/ Don't recommend

Syd B (11 reviews)

19 Mar 2026

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5.0

Great experience. Service was beyond great. Staff extremely pleasant and on top of things. Food was fabulous with great portions.

Nara Yoon (49 reviews)

15 Mar 2026

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3.0

The baklava pancakes were amazing! sweet, not too heavy, so great. But, I noticed a short curly hair in my food, which was very unpleasant. I told the staff, but she only asked if I wanted a new dish. The food was memorable, but I’m not sure if I’d go back. The place itself was warm and pretty!

Stephanie Bertossi (7 reviews)

15 Mar 2026

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4.7

Great food and great service. The busboy accidentally threw out our leftovers (and there was still plenty of meat left), but the manager immediately stepped in and took care of us. The chef even made us a fresh to-go portion to replace it. Really appreciated how they handled it.. mistakes happen, but they went above and beyond to make it right.

Philippe Tremblay (50 reviews)

14 Mar 2026

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5.0

Love Shay! We came in late, and they were kind enough to take us. We expected good and tasty and still left amazed. Everything down to rice was great! Go see Gaspard at the bar for a great cocktail. Cheers guys!

Caroline G (1 review)

14 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing food, great service and ambiance. Would definitely recommend.

Andrew Deans (3 reviews)

14 Mar 2026

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5.0

Had a super lovely brunch at Shay on a Saturday. Dhris was our server and was fantastic, gave us great recommendations and over all great service ! Would for sure recommend Had the Hummus , shawarma egg Benedict, mushroom egg Benedict and the matcha French toast , Shay chai and cortado

Charmaine Lukalanga (28 reviews)

9 Mar 2026

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5.0

Brunch at Shay delivered the kind of experience that reminds you why the ritual of brunch deserves to be done well. From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone. Layla, our beautiful bubbly server, brought warmth and attentiveness that elevated the entire meal, while the floor manager moved through the room with the kind of thoughtful presence that signals a restaurant that truly cares about hospitality. The bottomless mimosas were generous and consistently refreshed, the kind of offering that feels celebratory without becoming intrusive to the flow of the meal. We ordered several dishes to share, which proved to be the right approach given the restaurant’s notably generous portions. The shakshuka was deeply flavourful, its rich tomato base layered with light spices that made it both comforting and satisfying. One portion was more than enough for our table of four, and we still had some left behind. The shawarma eggs benedict offered a creative twist on a classic. The dish balanced savoury shawarma spices with the richness expected from a good benedict, resulting in something both familiar and distinctive. The lamb and eggplant tartine was perhaps the standout of the table: buttery, decadent, and beautifully composed. The combination of tender lamb with silky eggplant created a dish that felt indulgent yet balanced. It was my first time trying it, and it alone is reason enough to return. For something sweet, we got the baklava pancakes. Fluffy and well-structured, they captured the nutty, honeyed essence of baklava without tipping into overwhelming sweetness. They are undeniably filling, so sharing is the wise choice. The atmosphere tied everything together. The DJ played a relaxed selection of R&B that added energy to the room without overpowering conversation, a small but thoughtful detail that made the brunch feel lively yet comfortable. Overall, Shay delivers a brunch that is generous in both flavour and hospitality. The menu rewards sharing, the service is attentive, and the atmosphere strikes the right balance between vibrant and relaxed. It’s the kind of place you leave already planning your return, as we did. Also, we were honoured with tasting their upcoming drink, we are excited for the summer.

Zoe Malinoff (2 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing brunch!!! Paula’s service was incredible & made the experience fun and memorable. Will for sure be back 💛

Shawn Rousseau (19 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

Loved this place!! Food was so good, so much choice. I'm all about the bottomless mimosas and Sabrina made sure we had a great time. Recommend

Michelle Mathieu (14 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

Shay was great but listen we had the best waitress Sabrina! She was so kind and quick, she was helpful and efficient. The food and atmosphere were good, so many choices (also shout out to the construction company and architects for the space) but service was top notch even though they were so busy. Would highly recommend!

Shamina Chery (7 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing restaurant and even a better service! The food was great. Sabrina was an absolute gem. She was attentive to our needs and came with a smile every time. Helpful with her recommendations and with high energy. Will definitely come back!!

Stephan W. (27 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

We took brunch at SHAY. The service was very friendly and fast. The food was very tasty and it included a lot of vegetarian options. They had a live DJ which played nice music (not too loud). 100% recommend

Monali Patel (17 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

The fattoush was incredible, overall highly recommend!

Sheran Sahota (37 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

We had one night to eat in Montreal and I’m so glad we chose this place! The food was incredible and the service was beyond amazing from the hostess to the servers. Jasper, the bartender, was a gem during his service. The chicken and beef in our dishes were very tender and flavourful and the baklava tiramisu was heavenly. It is pricier, but portions were fair and it was worth it. I look forward to trying the tasting menu next time!

Mason Miller (1 review)

7 Mar 2026

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5.0

Really enjoyed my experience, had a great server named Anna who made the night memorable!

Linda Alberga (13 reviews)

7 Mar 2026

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5.0

One of my most favssss restaurant in Montreal!! I've been numerous times and it never. EVER. disappoints!!! Deliciously yummie eats (literally everything on the menu ~ tastytastyy!) and the service is impeccable. A special mention to Paula (our server) who was ever SO lovely when we went for brunch today!! Simply kind, attentive and beautiful grounded energy. Goodluck on your creatine journey 🙊 Happy Gains!!!

Emily Rice (3 reviews)

7 Mar 2026

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4.3

Experience was great! Music was on point & Sabrina was awesome.

Daniella Ongaro (7 reviews)

7 Mar 2026

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5.0

Great vibe, food is absolutely delicious and fresh, very classy but also relaxed. Paula is our girl.

Keisha Goodleaf

7 Mar 2026

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4.7

Atmosphere was awesome & food was great! All around good vibes