This place came highly recommended from a Lebanese acquaintance; reservs were full so we called &…read morelucked out! This place is a gem. Hole in the wall, warm family like vibe that we love while ALL the food made for one of the tastiest meals we've ever had! A large group of students came in and shared many dishes given how abundant the servings...my son's considering McGill, and this was our first & favorite meal in Montreal. Fattoush Salad - a delightful so very fresh combo Dip Taster - I've had all these many times before but never done quite as well Mixed Grill Platter - the spices in the meats were delicious while the toum was mouth watering out of this world! We had our first glasses of Aryan- yummier than cold sake imho, so good!

The Lebanese wine is a must! The food was outstanding and felt truly authentic. If you're looking…read morefor a fabulous dinner, go to Garage Beirut.

Oh my my my! I don't even know where to begin…read more We needed a lunch spot that would appeal to the palate of our friend visiting from overseas. She was also on her way back home that day so we wanted to send her off with some good food memories. We needed spicy, vegetarian, and filling. The way I was googling, flipping through Eater. Woo - the pressure! Sumac was it because like who doesn't love falafel?? (If you don't, then be quiet and keep scrolling). We kept it simple with 3 pitas and a large order of spicy lamb fries without the lamb, but with the spice. I've never seen such huge pita in my life. Even at the very bottom there were still falafel. And the fries. I could cry. The pita was very soft and flavorful. The food was a work of art. Things: -chair and bench style seating. I was comfortable in the chair which is always a win. -service was excellent. You choose a seat then order at the counter. Someone clears your plates and mess. -they don't take AMEX

What is good Sumac Restaurant! So I'm TN4K from Brooklyn visiting Montreal and the place I'm…read morestaying at recommend you. Now I love recommendations makes my life easier. We are on an odd schedule up here do to the time falling back and all. So it's 5pm which was normally 6pm 2 days ago, Sumac is the only place open. Half the other food spots are closed at 4, coming at 5pm or opens at 6pm. I'm starving so waiting is not an option! Thank you so much for being opening and have great food.

Delicious spot for a quick casual bite. Love that they toasted the outside for an extra…read moreLayer of texture. The potato's with the garlic sauce are out of this world! My only qualm while dining in is that ventilation is not great. It gets quite Smokey inside so my eyes started to itch and water. The food is worth it!

Great late night drunchies spot on Rue Crescent! They're open until 4AM, so you can pop in for a…read morelate night snack or to grab something as a hangover meal (future you will thank you). Upon entering the restaurant, I'm instantly reminded of the late nights waiting at a halal cart in nyc after a night out. This restaurant itself is not the cleanest and rather chaotic on weekend nights. Theres usually a long line to order, but it moves rather quickly and efficiently. The staff members aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done LOL. You'll find a bunch of hungry and probably drunk people sitting at the cafeteria styled seats at night. The food is the main selling point here though. I've gotten the mixed platter and shawarma platter; both with generous servings of protein all doused in a flavorful sauce. Ordered the poutine recently and was also impressed how much they loaded the protein. It was a little on the saltier side and wished they had more cheese curds, but still pretty enjoyable. The fries were also more like small potato wedges. I've recommended this place countless times for almost any point of the day, but they especially hit the spot after a long night.

McKay has a popular food corner near Concordia, and it has a new addition! Bei (as in Beirut I…read morepresume) is a Lebanese shawarma spot with a modern and spacious interior, right in the heart of the student city. I tried the chicken shawarma on saj, and was happy to see the wrap come as a thin roll, with the essential fillings only (no lettuce, tomato, etc.). The crisp crunch of the grilled saj made every bite a pleasure. The thin bread cracks away with the creamy toum and pickles bringing great flavour to the savoury meat. I would probably try beef next. Other options are with pita, or as bowls. Maybe one day, lamb shawarma will be more common in Montreal...

Lovely restaurant with great service. Had their combo with…read morechicken shawarma, beef. Their potatoes with garlic were incredible and a must try!! Seating is limited. Delicious and authentic food with friendly & family-like service.

Best pita in Montreal !!!!…read more Food: 10 stars! The best chicken and the mix with the wild pickles you can't go wrong Service: not busy fast in and out Ambiance: welcoming

I came here for dinner on a weekday evening and the restaurant was really busy. The atmosphere is…read morevery nice and intimate. The entire restaurant is well decorated. Service was quick and really good as well! The menu was broken down into three parts - small appetizers, larger sharing plates and main entrees. My friends and I got a few different plates to share. My favourite was their fries and garlic (toum) sauce. The chicken was probably my second favourite. The food is good but nothing to write home about. The falafel was abit hard and overcooked. Overall, would come for the vibes and service but not so much the food.

Upscale mediteranian food is always tricky for me because its always pretty good but so is the…read morecheper steat Mediteranian as well. We endded up getting the roasted eggplant which had homemade chips on top, and a creamy white sauce. It was nicely cooked to the point where you could cleanly cut through the eggplant skin with just your fork and the mix of sauce and chips added a nice flavor and texture. It was on the pricy side but if that is what you are going for, it is a good option. The staff is friendly and were quick with waters. In general it seems like a good spot for a nice date.

This is a solid lunch option chain restaurant. Fairly priced with no frills presentation. This…read morelocation is across from a park if you prefer to dine outdoors. My beef schwarma was average but overall fulfilling lunch combo. You order from a list of options: protion, base, etc. I chose fatoush salad. Don't know if they forgot to add, but there was no pita chips which usually accompanies this salad.

good place to have a quick bite. recommend this Lebanese fast food chain. loved our pitas.read more

Amazing food with wonderful service! My friend and I snagged the last open bar seats and boy was it…read morea great experience. The bartender was super knowledgeable on the food and cocktails, he really made everyone feel comfortable! The food came out quickly and was delicious. Definitely give this place a go! I will say it gets pretty busy with a smaller indoor dinning area but I would definitely say worth the wait! They had some covered outdoor seating but unsure if it was open.

If I could break the 5 star scale, I would with Hayat! I did the tasting menu with a couple of…read morefriends, 100% worth it! Come hungry because they Bring out the variety of Dishes off their main menu. They started off with a bunch of their dips. All of them were super delicious I could make a meal out of just eating that. The brought out generous portions of meat, but my favorite was the chicken. The presentation of everything was beautiful too. They had a DJ there who was FANTASTIC the vibe was so fun, a little jazzy but upbeat and mixed so nicely. The service is paced a little slow but you need the time to make sure to eat everything. I plan on coming back here!

Food: love love their garlic sauce…read more Service: quick Ambiance: quiet and it's not a spot you eat at you take it to go

I love this place and I am Lebanese and sometimes to go some of them this is one that I recommend…read morecause the Lebanese guy that serves is great polite the food is always well done I love the whole menu cant for the other side to open hope he does the manakish