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.
Reviews portray Poissonnerie Rayan as a standout for fresh seafood in Montreal, with praise for the variety and quality of items such as calamari, swordfish, octopus and shrimp, and for the option to select seafood from a display and have it prepared on the spot in a market style. Several notes mention that sides are not included and must be ordered separately, and that prices can be high with some reviews noting a lack of upfront price display. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, with many praising the staff's hospitality and knowledge, though a few readers report rushed checkout or inconsistent service. Many reviewers value the freshness, the ability to taste a wide range of seafood, and the overall atmosphere, comparing it to a seaside or Mediterranean setting. Some comments mention price increases and urge clearer menus and better price transparency at the start, while others feel the quality justifies the cost. Overall the place is described as a beloved go to for seafood lovers, with generous portions and strong loyalty, though a few reviews warn to check the bill carefully before paying.
I was introduced to Poissonnerie Rayan through a friend who insisted that the food was amazing & I have to say, Poissonnerie Rayan is definitely a hidden gem. The customer service is always really nice. The staff are always kind & greet you with a smile. The food is always fresh & hot & very nicely seasoned. The service is relatively quick & the whole vibe of the restaurant gives wholesome family vibes. Would definitely recommend Poissonnerie Rayan!
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Bonjour, j'ai mangé le calamar frit qui était vraiment délicieux, mais les accompagnements (riz & potatoes) étaient vraiment mauvais, surtout le riz qui n'avait aucun goût. Donc je recommande le poisson mais pas les accompagnements.
This has been my third time eating in this restaurant. Food was good, as usual. We ordered fried shrimps, shrimps & mussels in garlic butter sauce, calamari, fried fish, & rice. I would recommend their fried fish; the spices & herbs really work to bring out the best flavour. Restroom was clean. There servers were mostly kind & attentive. Only downside is there's no free parking. Would definitely recommend! :)
It's a nice homey feeling at the restaurant & the food is consistently good. Although it can get expensive for a group when buying by weight, I prefer the food this way. I don't recommend take out however because they messed up my order twice (once at each of the Montreal branches).
On se sent comme des rois en mangeant ici! Tout est délicieux! Les patates! 10/10! La salade! 10/10! Les fruits de mer & le poisson 10/10! Tout est super frais & savoureux! Une première expérience magnifique, je recommande à quiconque qui veut bien manger des fruits de mer & du poisson. Portions très généreuse & prix raisonnable considérant la qualité :) On revient c'est sur 🌷🌷
Très satisfaite pour une première visite. J'habite dans le quartier & ma famille m'en parle depuis si longtemps, je me devais d'y aller! L'endroit est propre & bien entretenu , j'ai apprécié la cuisine à aire ouverte ainsi que le service. Pour un samedi après midi ce n'était pas très achalandé & je m'en plaindrai pas, mais si le restaurant fut rempli je crois que l'on aurait du mal à s'entendre & la proximité entre les tables est considérable niveau intimité. Mon saumon était frais & cuit comme j'aime, les patates sont divines (quel est le secret de leur croustillement) & le riz manquait légèrement de saveur mais quand même très bon. Les serveurs & serveuses sont souriants & polis, mais peut être qu'un peu plus de présence à leur tables & vérifier qu'il ne manque de rien sans qu'on n'ai à les appeller leur permettrait de fournir un service plus que parfait, ayant travaillé en restauration plusieurs années cela fait vraiment la différence. Pour conclure c'est un restaurant que je recommande au fanatique de poisson & fruits de mer en tout genre, il y a une vaste sélection mais aucun menu "physique" malheureusement, ce qui à mon sens est une erreur majeure car on se sent limité quant au produits (salades, frites, & autres accompagnements) que le restaurant peut offrir. Un avis un peu long mais sincère, je reviendrai certainement 😊
Je n'avais jamais rien vu de tel, vous choisissez quel type de poisson vous voulez & quelle taille, ou des filets ou des crevettes & ils le cuisinent pour vous. Vous choisissez aussi si vous voulez de la salade, du riz ou des frites en quartiers. Vous faites votre combinaison, le service est rapide & la nourriture a une très bonne saveur, des portions assez généreuses, fortement recommandées !
It was my first time here last Friday & I absolutely loved it! If you are passionate about sea food, this is, seriously, a really good place to go. Do not expect anything fancy, but rather unique as an experience. Just go, buy raw food, choose how much you want, choose how you want it to be prepared... & wait to be surprised. I didn't even want to see the prices beforehand because, let's say, I had to go. Once paying I was expecting the bill to be far more expensive & I was surprised it wasn't at all... Which was another nice surprise! I truly recommend it. My daughter does too. She's 7 yo & the only thing she said while eating was "mama, we have to come here more often... maybe once a week?"
On a passé une mauvaise journée car nous étions pas contents du service & du comportement du caissier. En plus d'un montant élevé & sans nous donner de facture, ce dernier a exigé un 10 à 15% de tips d'un total de 190$!!!!, Je ne le recommande pas du tout & je n'y mettrais jamais les pieds.
Apr 24, 2019
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j'ai vécu une très mauvaise expérience & je le recommande pas .le service est tellement nul .
Les serveurs nous font sentir comme on est dans une salle d'examen, on doit mange le plus rapide possible & libérer de la place pour les prochaines clients.
& pour terminer le service VIP la caissière me obligé de payer 10 % comme tips
