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.
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!
Je suis allé chez Rayan, c'était bon mais le monsieur qui pèse nos produits avec la balance avait l'air pressé & n'a pas bien écouté comment nous voulions manger notre pieuvre. Bref on a dû manger notre pieuvre mais pas cuite de la façon que nous aurions aimé 😒
Aug 2, 2025
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Nothing to tell honestly. Rayan is a small fresh fish & seafood market & restaurant that has such great taste ! If you love seafood. There are dinning family tables for supper time meals in a middle eastern style that you have choices to choose from. Different rice styles. You choose how you want your order cooked & etc. or just bring it home & do your own thing but they don't mind. Every time I've been there I was served with lots of smiles & intent listening. They seem to always want to get it right for you & I love that.
Seating, pricing & service is very delightful here ! Tell them I sent 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.
Fish, fish, fish: this is an excellent place for lunch. We tried the following: queue d'homard, saumon, calamard, salade, crevettes, soupe. Top quality-of-experience for us.
I used to really enjoy this place, but I hadn't been in years. Unfortunately, my recent visit didn't live up to the memories. The potato wedges were dry on the inside. The small fish was so tiny that after frying, it turned into mostly crunchy, oily bits. Even though the sardines were really good, still, overall, the quality has slipped.
