Al Rayan Poissonnerie & Restaurant offers casual dining with a Middle Eastern feeling. Enjoy a deliciously fresh meal; nothing at our restaurant is pre-made. Enjoy our friendly service while chefs prepare the fresh seafood you select from the wide selection of fresh fish and shellfish lining the bar. The service is prompt and convivial. Head to the seafood bar to handpick your dinner. A wide selection of Shrimps, calamari, whole fish or shellfish are offered by the kilo, and you only need to decide how you would like them prepared: grilled, sautéed, or fried.
There are several gourmet sauces to choose from, as well as traditional ones like tahini and baba ghanoush.
Overall, Poissonnerie Rayan is described as a seafood-focused spot with fresh catches and a warm, family-like atmosphere that many regulars appreciate, though experiences vary by visit. Diners praise the quality of fish and shellfish and note menu variety and tasty dishes, with standout items mentioned like octopus and popcorn shrimp. However, several comments mention service tensions and professionalism concerns, occasional cold dining conditions with doors left open, and inconsistent attention from staff, including long lines for ordering and limited drink service. Ramadan timing and location changes are noted as impacting service and some visits are criticized for value versus price. Despite the negatives, loyalty remains and many reviews praise the seafood quality and overall experience, while others caution about reliability and value.
Plats excellent avec poisons & crustacés frais. Très belle salle & un service exceptionnel! Les plats sont arrivés vite & les serveuses très serviables.
Apr 18, 2024
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The food is very fresh & tasty. However, the service is not great. They barely come to take off what is not needed on the table anymore, we needed to ask for water, no one came to ask us if we needed anything more. Food is amazing. Service could be better.
Grande salle à manger lumineuse. Bonne odeur de poisson frais. Grand choix de poissons & fruits de mer exposés en comptoir. Nourriture vraiment excellente & service très courtois. Je recommande fortement!
Très beau restaurant, très propre, belle décoration. Les serveuses sont sympas, le monsieur au comptoir de poisson est de bon conseil. La nourriture est vraiment savoureuse, & le rapport qualité prix est excellent. Je conseille vivement!
Mar 7, 2024
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The food is great, but the service was long & really slow. The fish station guys didn't seem to care too much about speed. Paying at the cash seemed painful for the cashier to execute & the manager seemed a bit too controlling over everything. To sum up, I prefer the CDN franchise as they are more welcoming & the atmosphere is more welcoming.
Palatable, as always. My go-to for seafood in YUL, it's on par with some of the best seafood joints in YVR. I highly recommend the rice, you won't regret it.
La nourriture est fraîche & goûteuse. Le prix est justifié par la qualité & la portion des repas. J'enlève une étoile car j'aurais aimé avoir l'opportunité d'amener un vin pour accompagner mon repas, ou bien d'avoir l'option de s'en faire servir. Excellent la nouvelle salle!
