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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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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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Very fresh seafood restaurant. We like the flexibility of ordering & even being able to choose raw food directly from the freezer & have them cooked. The food is very dilicious. We especially like their sauces. Chef Mrouane is very welcoming & the service is also good.

Jun 11, 2025
on Google

If you're looking for fine dining, this isn't the place for you. But if you want fresh seafood literally served on a platter & at a great price, then you must eat here. We had the seafood platter, & the platter was almost the size of the table!! Everything is cooked fresh, & we were absolutely stuffed!! Marwan, who served us, was fantastic!!
Highly recommended 👍

Jun 3, 2025
on Google

Fantastic seafood place with extremely fresh food, very nice staff & flavourful dishes. Definitely recommend.

Jun 2, 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

I will recommend this place, if you like seafood 🦞 this is a great place to visit, fresh seafood & fish, we order fish, calamari & shrimp really good

May 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Try their seafood BBQ, it's very good!

May 26, 2025
on Google

We stopped by this little seafood restaurant for dinner after a run around Saint Joseph's Oratory. The simple, unpretentious decor instantly reminded us of those hidden, family-run Mediterranean restaurants tucked away in European side streets. We can't help but to feel as if we had been transported to a vacation destination.

The owner was warm & welcoming, inviting us to take a look at the seafood counter. It featured a wide selection, from fish to prawns, mussels, & fresh lobsters. Although there were only two of us, we decided to create our own seafood platter: a lobster, some prawns, calamari, & fries to share. The service was quick, with our fries arriving first. The rest of the seafood followed shortly. Everything was cooked just right, & we were especially relieved that the lobster was tender & not overdone. The portion was perfect as any more & we probably would have struggled to walk out of the restaurant!
To cap off the meal & an amazing evening, the owner kindly offered us some complimentary tea. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience & would gladly return.

May 22, 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

Came to Montreal for a business weekend trip & wanted to experience a different seafood cuisine.
Found this hidden gem on google on a video someone posted.
Came with my wife & one of our friends & Margvane took care of our orden & surprised us with an amazing seafood platter.

Will definitely come back. It tasted amazing.
You have to come & try it yourself.

Apr 4, 2025
on Google

best seafood in montréal

Mar 6, 2025
on Google

The experience here was great!! Friendly atmosphere! The seafood platter & rice, salad, & tea all'hit the spot'!! Thank you!!! I will recommend to others!

Feb 24, 2025
on Google

Delicious food!! Full of flavors.
We ordered a salad, Patato Wedges, 2 fishes, Calamaris & shrimps, & had enough for 3 people. This place has a great variety of seafood!

Feb 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

Amazing food. You can't find another seafood restaurant in Montreal like this. The food was cooked to perfection, fresh amd very tasty. It's a must try.

Jan 5, 2025
on Google

One of the best Mediterranean seafood restaurants I have ever been to! The food is epic & the hosts are super warm. This place is a hidden gem!

Dec 24, 2024
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

So fun! Fastanstic delicious seafood, lovely experience. Yasser served us & was so friendly. Super fresh!

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

Amazing seafood & ambiance. M. Yasser, the owner, was very friendly & all the waiters were very kind & helpful.

Nov 22, 2024
on Google