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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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on Google4.7 (1000+)
*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

The seafood is the best in Montreal. Love the octopus & the shrimp spaghetti! The service is amazing. Huge thank you to Marouane.

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Very good the food was delicious! As a picky eater i don't eat in all the restaurants fish & inc, but this restaurant is soo good. From dressing, to salmon, shrimps… Just amazing. Definitely coming again & Recommend!

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

Very fresh food & very good sauce. The service was excellent & not expensive !
The shrimps & calamari were very good & the owner is very generous!!

Dec 25, 2025
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
5.0

I love seafood, & the food here was absolutely delicious & crispy. We ordered shrimp & mint tea. I couldn't believe how tasty the shrimp was, even with the shell on. I know that if I had ordered the same dish in Toronto, it would have cost me at least twice as much.

The staff were kind & friendly. I'm sure that if the décor were a bit more modern, this place would attract even more customers.

Even now, as I'm writing this review on the way home, I'm telling my husband I wish I had another plate of that shrimp right now.

Special thanks to the young chef-if I'm not mistaken, his name was Younes-for giving us such a great experience.

Sep 4, 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

Food is delicious, service is friendly from Marouane. This Is more a family-styled restaurant. We loved it. Tuna salad & the shrimps are wonderful.

Apr 29, 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

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

5 star service & fresh seafood! Marouane our server was the sweetest making sure that the fish, calamari & shrimp was cooked exactly like we wanted. The Egyptian tea at the end is a must ! Will surely come back again

Nov 8, 2024
on Google