SHAY is one of the best middle eastern restaurants in Montreal for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Griffintown.
Shay landed in Griffintown at a moment when the neighbourhood was still figuring out what it wanted to be, and it arrived with a clear point of view: live fire, a South African culinary frame, and a room polished enough to feel intentional rather than accidental.
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SHAY works for date night in Griffintown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Hummus 13 and Moutabbal d'Aubergine 14 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,268 Google reviews.
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For now, SHAY holds a 9.2 rating across 2,268 Google reviews.
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SHAY is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in Griffintown, Montreal. Shay landed in Griffintown at a moment when the neighbourhood was still figuring out what it wanted to be, and it arrived with a clear point of view: live fire, a South African culinary frame, and a room polished enough to feel intentional rather than accidental.
SHAY is best for group dinner, cocktail bar, drinks and dinner, date night, stylish, social. SHAY works for date night in Griffintown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Hummus 13 and Moutabbal d'Aubergine 14 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,268 Google reviews.
SHAY is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,268 reviews
SHAY holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,268 reviews. SHAY works for date night in Griffintown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Hummus 13 and Moutabbal d'Aubergine 14 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,268 Google reviews.
SHAY is located at 1414 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, SHAY accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — SHAY is tagged for date night dining. SHAY works for date night in Griffintown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Hummus 13 and Moutabbal d'Aubergine 14 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,268 Google reviews.
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