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.
Poissonnerie Rayan is widely praised for fresh seafood and a market style where guests select fish from a display and choose how it is prepared, whether grilled or fried. Reviews describe generous portions, flavorful preparation, and dishes that feel fresh and light, with favorites like calamari, shrimp, octopus, mussels and various fish. The experience is often likened to seaside markets and the atmosphere can feel warm and authentic, though some note that the decor may not match the price and the venue can seem busy. Pricing and transparency receive mixed feedback, with some mentioning no upfront prices and others pointing out cash transactions may incur taxes or added charges. Overall, Poissonnerie Rayan remains a top pick for seafood lovers in Montreal, celebrated for quality and consistency by many regulars, even as a few reviews call the value into question.
I had an outstanding experience at Poissonnerie Rayan. The freshness of the fish is undeniable, & being able to personally select exactly what you want from the display makes the whole experience feel authentic & reassuring. We tried the dorade & calamari, & everything was incredibly delicious, perfectly cooked, & full of flavor. I also appreciated that there's a convenient option to order to go without compromising on quality. The cozy, welcoming environment makes it a great spot to relax & enjoy top-notch seafood. Highly recommended!!!
Je déconseille fortement ce restaurant.
Nous y sommes allés le dimanche 18 Janvier 2026 entre 7h30 & 9h30 3 perssone
Notre commande :
2 petits poissons dorade
1 petit poisson loup
1 petite pieuvre
Quelques grammes de calamars
Une petite salade très basique
Une petite portion de frites
Total : 300 $, ce qui est totalement excessif pour la quantité & la qualité servies.
Le restaurant était pratiquement vide, ce qui en dit long. De plus, on nous a fortement insisté pour payer uniquement en argent comptant, ce qui est très suspect.
Rapport qualité-prix catastrophique.
Je ne recommande absolument pas ce restaurant.
Jan 22, 2026
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Avant le restaurent etait situer sur belanger ! Il est demenager a cette endroit ! Lespace est beacoup plus grand le resto est boucoup plus vaste & tres jolie & eclairer ! La nourriture est toujour aussi wow tout est bon ca fait plus de 7 ans que je mange la & toujours aussi delicieux & frais je recommende a 100% le service courtois !!! Ma meilleur poissonerie a vie ! Mon pecher mignon Les calamars fries wow crevette wow salade wow riz wow! Morue !wow .....
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J'ai eu une excellente expérience & je tenais à l'exprimer.
Le service est tout simplement remarquable. Les employés qui m'ont accueilli sont professionnels, attentionnés & profondément respectueux. On sent une vraie implication humaine dans la manière de servir & d'accompagner le client, ce qui est très appréciable.
J'adore le concept de pouvoir accéder à des produits frais issus de la mer. La qualité des produits est évidente, & cela se ressent immédiatement. Mais au-delà de la fraîcheur, c'est surtout la cohérence & l'harmonie du service entre les différents espaces qui m'ont marqué.
C'est un métier exigeant, & il est clair que derrière cette exigence, il y a des personnes engagées qui font leur travail avec sérieux, passion & dignité. Cela mérite d'être souligné & encouragé.
Une très belle adresse, portée par une équipe solide & humaine, que je recommande sans hésitation.
I used to work in a seafood kitchen so my love i dear. I went for the fish & chips & the fish portion was horrible undercooked & also chewy. Bad portion as well. On top of this when I went to pickup for takeout they had a cash only which of course had an atm even though they had a debit machine. Charge me an extra 3$ to take out cash. Something they could have said on the phone. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
I ate at Rayan Restaurant in Montreal the food was really good, fresh, & full of flavor. Fatim Zahra was very helpful & friendly, & the guys who helped us with the portions were great too. Excellent service & generous dishes . I definitely recommend this place!
We have ordered on 3 occasions & we live in ndg so we traveled a 25$ taxi fare to get their food which was delicious the salmon & the shrimp with rice all in all worth every penny. I recommend a visit to their place if you want fresh seafood large portions yes a little expensive but if you calculate the cost of seafood then their prices are reasonable.
The restaurant is great, the fish is so yummy!
Washrooms are very very clean. & the atmosphere is nice with music.
The staff is so friendly, I highly recommend this place even if the price is a little bit high!
Aug 31, 2025
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My family's favorite restaurant for fresh seafood & delicious side dishes. The owner & staff are the best: generous, kind, polite & sincerely rare. I value this place highly, & also recommend it without any reserve. The food is fresh, tasty & satisfying. A must go to in Montreal Cote des Neiges area!
Love you guys. Thank you!
Bon service avec qualite de la bouffe incroyable. On avait commander du poisson panné, calamars, patates, riz, saumon & des huitres. La bouffe etait vraiment fraiche & bonne. La quantite de sauce etait assez bonne aussi. Je recommande cette endroit pour la qualite prix car la facture etait pas si pire.
Les serveuses étaient très gentille mais le mr chez qui tu choisi la les fruits de mer était très désagréables. Je ne vais pas répéter l'expériance. Car en fin de journée je suis client & je ne vais pas payer pour qu'une personne soit désagréables en vers moi. Néanmoins je recommande car j'aime les fruits de mer & il faut reconnaître qu'il le cuisine bien.
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Rayan is the best seafood restaurant in Quebec! Whenever I visit Montreal, I make sure to stop by their restaurant. We've tried their grilled sea bass BBQ, fried calamari, fries, garden salad, fried basa, & popcorn shrimp. Everything is fresh & delicious, but their fried calamari is on another level-absolutely the best! The staff are incredibly friendly & welcoming, creating such a warm atmosphere. This is the perfect place to visit with family. Highly recommend Rayan to anyone looking for amazing seafood & great service!
Pour manger du poisson frais (merlan, calamars, crevettes, pieuvre, etc…) , c'est mon meilleur endroit. A recommander FORTEMENT Propre Excellent service Petit inconvénient : par moment, une file d'attente pour choisir le poisson ou pour payer. .
The calamaris were definitely old & very chewy wouldn't recommend. I ordered a fish I thought I was ordering fried fillet of fish but they just fried the entire fish I choose there was no seasoning whatsoever. I took the tiger shrimps in butter once again lack of flavor very low on salt. Overall very disappointing I used to like this restaurant.
