A MESSAGE FROM THE CHEF - YASSER HELMY Growing up in a country surrounded by one of the world's most beautiful bodies of water, coupled with exquisite Middle Eastern cuisine, developed my passion for cooking and serving the finest seafood. This has driven me on a mission to share my wealth of culinary knowledge through Poissonnerie Zeina. However, I am always learning to be a better chef. I continuously explore new techniques and improve beyond my own expertise, as there is always something new to learn and new horizons to discover.
Zeina is described in multiple reviews as a casual, family friendly seafood spot known for exceptionally fresh, well seasoned dishes, from octopus and calamari to shrimp and grilled fish, with several diners calling the seafood some of the best in Montreal and noting generous portions and good value. The atmosphere is often praised as welcoming and unpretentious, with attentive, friendly service and a staff that helps with selections and cooking methods, and many comments highlight the accommodating owner and consistent quality across visits. Dishes such as seafood platters, grilled octopus, mussels, and salads are repeatedly recommended, along with tasty sauces and sides like wedges, rice, and tea. While the food is repeatedly hailed as delicious and reasonably priced, some reviews mention a simple decor and limited ambiance, and a few note that the venue is not fine dining and that cleanliness or air conditioning could be improved in spots. Overall, Zeina emerges as a reliable, flavorful seafood destination worth a visit for fresh seafood lovers.
Employée gentil & nourriture attrayante. Je recommande fortement à tout voyageur qui recherche les saveurs dela mer. Les portions étais elle aussi génereuse. Merci encore du l'accueil !
Mar 27, 2026
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Went here with my family for Eid. We have been looking for a good Arab fish restaurant & have finally found it. We had Yassir recommended which fish we should get & how they should be cooked, & he DELIVERED WELL. Would definitely recommend you try, my favourite thing was the grilled shrimps :) Staff was friendly, & we also ended the meal with some Egyptian tea, would highly suggest you do the same.
We are there last night & had a really nice time. The food was amazing. Really kind, down to earth place. Humble & delicious. Really worth it. I hardly ever write reviews.
super service! les employés étaient très accueillants & chaleureux. La nourriture était très bonne! je recommande le loup de mer, il était excellent. je reviendrais
Très belle expérience je recommande vivement. Le Chef cuisine trop bien les fruits de mer sont frais & délicieux, le service est rapide & impeccable. 20/20 🤝
Feb 17, 2026
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This is a chic place for seafood lovers. We came from Ottawa & went to this restaurant & honestly I'm ready to come there every time we're still in Montreal. The owner of the restaurant is a wonderful & kind person! The staff is very friendly & smiling !!! Thank you very much for the wonderful experience & delicious food.
It has been really loooong time I had a sea meal that reminded me of the meals I used to have in my mother's coast home city of Tyre (Sour in Arabic).
I ordered a grilled combination plate of 2 types of Fish & 2 types of Shrimps & Calamari & 1 plate of Salad. The food was perfectly delicious.... (& Period !)
Very good the food was delicious! As a picky eater i don't eat in all the restaurants fish & inc, but this restaurant is soo good. From dressing, to salmon, shrimps… Just amazing. Definitely coming again & Recommend!
my whole family thought we got scam at first & the boss was to friendly, but as soon as we tired the first meal, it was the best softest & juicy octopus ive ever tried. & the cost wasnt bad too compare to what we had. boss is super kind & friendly
