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.
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
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!
The best dinner I've had in a long time! Everything was super fresh & service was amazing, make sure to follow chef's suggestions he does not steer you astray! We had octopus, mussels, calamari, few different fish, all was excellent! The potato wedges were amazing! This is a place worth making a special trip for!
I didn't know octopus could taste this good! 🐙 Crispy outside, soft & tender inside - total surprise! I always thought rubbery squid & octopus were normal… until today 😳
Everything was super fresh, & the sauces were unique & delicious. Even the fish & calamari were on point. So simple, but SO good. 100% coming back!
highly highly recommend! Octopus is a must order!!!!!!!!
Ohhh btw it's much cheaper than we expected, so happy hahaha
wonderful experience at this seafood restaurant! The sea bass was perfectly cooked & full of flavor, & the pieuvre (octopus) was tender & delicious. Our server, Marouane, was incredibly friendly & attentive. Highly recommend!
Jun 28, 2025
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Went with family & ate like royalty! We had 4 fishes, tiger prawns, octopus & sides, WE were shocked with how affordable it was & how kind & hospitable everyone was. The food was to die fo
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
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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.
