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.
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!
Way over-priced. At first it seemed like a restaurant & I was waiting for a menu until I was told to go to the back & make my selection from seeing what was exhibited. I chose the seafood, some vegetables & some potatoes for two people: $104.00. With tap water only to drink. There were no prices posted anywhere. Paper table cloths. Good seafood but exorbitant price.
I am in love with this food spot, everything is fresh & food is served quick & hot. It's very similar to an all you can eat seafood joint, you give the staff your order & how much of the food you would like & they cook it for you & serve. The food is very flavorful & portions are large. You definitely should come here when you are starving because the meal is very heavy depending on how much you order. The staff was also very friendly & diverse which is great for tourist. 10/10 highly recommend. I will come back here again.
This seafood restaurant offers a pleasant experience, though some dishes could be a bit fresher. The service was fine, though not particularly memorable. It's a good spot for a casual meal, with room for improvement.
Sep 28, 2024
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I don't think there is a better fish restaurant in Montreal, it's not your fancy dinner place, but a really good tasty seafood restaurant where you choose you meal by weight, really reasonable prices.
Best destination.. family.. friends.. You 100% gonna enjoy the food there .. best seafood soup .. i liked the grilled octopus very much.. but hard to find a parking & the prices needs to be softer so we can eat twice a mounth there 😂
Best seafood there is. Fresh, fast, efficient. My favourite casual resto. Literally everything is good but my faves are the shrimp, calamari, salad, fries & sea bass
