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Restaurant et Poissonnerie Zeina
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Restaurant et Poissonnerie Zeina

Côte-des-Neiges
4.8$$
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Restaurant et Poissonnerie Zeina Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Seafood/FishMiddle Eastern
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.

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Reviews for Restaurant et Poissonnerie Zeina

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*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Reviews of Zeina highlight exceptionally fresh seafood and a warm, welcoming atmosphere with consistently attentive service. The octopus, shrimp, calamari and grilled fish stand out, often described as tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked, with sauces and herbs earning frequent praise. Diners note generous portions and good value for money, with a variety of plates to share and customizable options that suit different tastes. The Mediterranean and North African influences come through in the preparation and seasoning, contributing to a distinctive, comforting dining experience. The ambiance is casual and family friendly, though some guests mention simple decor and a few inconsistent touches; a few also note that wine is not offered and the restaurant can be a bit bright or busy at peak times. Occasional remarks about cleanliness or lack of air conditioning appear, but they do not overshadow the overall positive impression of fresh seafood and friendly staff. Overall Zeina is regarded as a standout for seafood in Montreal, a reliable spot for a flavorful platter or favorite dishes, with many guests already planning to return.
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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 !)

Jan 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

We absolutely love this restaurant - the food was excellent & the awesome chef seasoned all his dishes with the most marvelous herbs. The seafood was super fresh & the service was friendly & efficient from start to finish. Ordered the grilled shrimp, grilled dorade fish, fried calamari, seafood platter. All was excellent! What a memorable dining experience!

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

Poissonnerie Zeina in Montreal is a seafood lover's dream! 🐟 From perfectly grilled octopus to crispy calamari, everything is fresh & delicious. Thanks to Spectra, I discovered this amazing spot - highly recommend!

Sep 20, 2025
on Google
5.0

Really awesome neighborhood seafood place for no frills seafood grilled & cooked to perfection.

Portions are amazing 🤩 compared to the price. I had the most tender Octopus here.
Soup was amazing.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Salad was crisp, fresh,& the homemade salad dressing was exquisite. I ordered the grilled salmon & melted in my mouth. I highly recommend this restaurant for the fresh fish, excellent service, & a delightful dining experience.

Jun 21, 2025
on Google

Best seafood we've tried in Toronto & Montreal. We tried the fried calamari, grilled shrimp, one grilled fish & a fried one & we couldn't decide which one was the best one. Everything was cooked to perfection.
The owner was super friendly & helped us decide on everything.
Can't wait to go back.

Jun 1, 2025
on Google

Delicious!
Asked for a grilled vegetables off the menu & was amazing.
They don't serve wine, though.

May 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very good food & seafood was cooked well. We had the grilled octopus, sauted scallops & calamari.

May 9, 2025
on Google

Quality seafood in a cozy atmosphere. The grilled octopus was amazing, friendly staff.

Jan 26, 2025
on Google

The best seafood restaurant in Montreal so far!! Mind blowing food. Grilled octopus was something else. You shouldn't also miss the fried calamari. Very friendly & welcoming staff. Thank you so much guys & keep it up!

Jan 5, 2025
on Google

The grilled vegetables, bbq shrimp & fried calamari were fantastic. The tilapia & sea bass were also good.

Jan 2, 2025
on Google

Wandered in to Zeina based on reviews & didn't know what to expect. Even the reviews can't say enough about how great dinner was for our group! Yassir welcomed us & helped us choose a selection of super fresh seafood. Incredible how fun he made the selection & super helpful with recommendations. That alone would have made our evening. However once the food began arriving at the table, the preparation & quality was fantastic. Honestly we had snapper & bass, calamari, shrimp, lobster, & sardines. Some of it fried some grilled. All excellent. & the vegetables & preparation & presentation. All excellent. If you're looking for the best seafood or a great dining experience, Zeina is your best choice. PS wait staff all great too!

Dec 2, 2024
on Google

Looking through the photos from our trip to Montréal, I was reminded that I hadn't left a review for this wonderful little seafood restaurant. We had a very enjoyable lunch here on September 25th. We had a mixed seafood platter with grilled shrimp, fish & vegetables, as well as a separate portion of grilled octopus. The seafood was flavourful in a way that only fresh seafood can be. It was seasoned in such a way as to bring out the fresh flavour without dominating it. It was a pleasure to meet the owner who took good care of us. We will definitely come again if we are ever in Montréal again.

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

Fresh seafood at great price. Rare combo but it exist here. I recommend the grilled mackerel. Very friendly staff, family feel

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

I ordered grilled sea bass. It was so delicious! Their seasoning was amazing & fish was so fresh~ I highly recommend seafood lovers to check out this place. The owner is so friendly & hospitality too. Knowing I'm traveling here & first time trying the restaurant, he gave me a free tea. Such a great experience dining here :)

Oct 7, 2024
on Google