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.
Reviews describe Zeina as a casual family friendly seafood spot with warm, attentive staff and consistently fresh, flavorful seafood from octopus and calamari to grilled fish and shrimp. Diners praise generous portions, fair prices, and the ability to customize orders, often enjoying a seafood platter and dishes seasoned with Mediterranean and North African herbs. The atmosphere is unpretentious and cozy, with quick service and small complimentary touches like tea, while a few remarks mention basic decor or no alcohol, but overall guests feel the seafood is worth a repeat visit and the recommendations from the staff are trusted.
OMG it is the best sea food restaurant in all Canada, it was our first time there & definitely will not be the last.
The food is so so delicious & fresh, we chose from fresh section the amount & types you want , we ordered mix large plate of sea bass singare, grilled shrimps, fried shrimps, fried calamari, grilled octopus ( was amazing), mussels ( there spices & seasonings marvellous).
Honestly I strongly recommend sea food lovers to try this restaurant & you will not be disappointed.
First time visiting this seafood restaurant & we were genuinely impressed.
The seafood was incredibly fresh, especially the fish. You could really taste the natural sweetness & freshness of it. 🐟
The cooking was also excellent. The fish was perfectly done - crispy & slightly charred on the outside while still tender & juicy inside. The house seasoning & spices were flavorful & memorable without overpowering the seafood itself. The calamari & shrimp were also cooked beautifully: crispy, light, & not greasy at all.
Beyond the food, the atmosphere made the experience even better. There happened to be a hockey game on while we were dining, & both the staff & customers cheered together for the goal. It created such a lively & welcoming vibe. 🏒
This is definitely a place I would love to come back to regularly with friends. Looking forward to trying more dishes next time! ✨
May 12, 2026
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Wow, le poisson était tellement bon juteux & tendre, croustillant à l'extérieur. Je me suis régalée. Les frites sont généreuses & croustillante. Elles ne sont pas du tout huileuse. Ce fut un délice, merci pour ce repas!
Excellent restaurant ! Le service est impeccable & l'ambiance très conviviale. Il y a une grande variété de poissons frais, & les crevettes sont particulièrement délicieuses. Le patron est très sympathique, toujours à l'écoute & prêt à vous servir selon vos envies. Une adresse que je recommande vivement.
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May 2, 2026
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Amazing sea food. Service very good. The price Amazing also. If you are looking for good fish or any seafood it's the place. I strongly recommend. Great value for the money & stomach.
The owner of this restaurant is superb & amazing hospitality & the character that he provides for my family was amazing. If you were to bring a whole group of people I would suggest to come here to try out authentic Mediterranean Arabic seafood. About my family here & it's their first time trying on this type of cuisine from the Philippines & I'm never been satisfied.
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 🤝
