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.
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
Dec 26, 2025
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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!
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
Apr 28, 2025
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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!
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.
