Interesting concept, you choose you fish or seafood, and they cook them the way you want, and serve with rice or/and salad or/and fries. We had calamari fried, shrimp cooked with garlic sauce and rice. It was amazingly delicious. The cook/chefs were nice. The server, they just point you to the table, and give you a jug of water. Overall, a good place to experiment. read more

Rayan - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I ordered the Fish Plate via Uber Eats, and so there was no choice as to which type of fish I would get (and I didn't mind!). The pricing was a bit steep, but then Rayan is the only place I know that grills fish like this, coated with bran, a traditional Egyptian way. The food came fairly quickly, and was hot and fresh. The fish came with a large portion of rice and vegetables, as well as chopped onions. The rice was of the "minute rice" type, which is not my favorite, but it was seasoned and a good side to have. The vegetables were doused in garlic and melted butter/margarine, and better than I expected for something reminiscent of frozen vegetable mix that's steamed/sauteed. The fish was very well seasoned, perhaps by marination, with lots of parlsey and fresh lemon. The wheat bran gave a subtle flavour to the fish, which remained tender and juicy inside thanks to the coating. If you don't enjoy the texture of the bran, you can always brush it off. Good stuff! Looking forward to try more. read more

Rayan - Fish Plate, via Uber Eats - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I love this concept... you choose your raw fish / seafood from the counter and then they cook it for you and bring it to your table. This is not a fancy setting, very casual, but the food is so fresh and well prepared. Our party of 6 shared the dishes family style, we had shrimp in garlic sauce, fried tilapia, grilled octopus and calamari, along with rice, potatoes and salad. Top marks went to the octopus and the potato wedges from everyone. I calculate we spent about $33 per person (no beer / wine available). Highly recommend for a great seafood fix. read more

Rayan - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Once again, after 7 years. Portion reduced a bit. BBQ sea bass is still same flavour. Worth the wait (half hour at least?) Potato and calamari are well seasoned. read more

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Food was decent. However, they never brought us bread--we weren't quite sure to ask since we didn't know if the other tables ordered them or if they were complimentary. At the very end when we inquired, they gave it to us but we were already full. The rice wasn't very good. And the people working at the fish counter were kind of exasperated when explaining how the system works. Which is confusing because it's not quite like regular restaurants. You go to the fish counter, choose what seafood you'd want, and then choose a particular way to cook it. Each seafood has different cooking methods and sauces which aren't stated so it's not like we could have not asked and guessed off the top of our heads. Overall service was the worst. The food was decent--didn't taste as fresh as you'd imagine a place that had a fish counter would be. read more

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The fish was good but the side dishes were not and rice was not good and overpriced and overall experience was not good. I don't really recommend for the price not being worth it. Need to pay attention to the service. A lot of room for improvement. read more

I am an grilled octopus aficionado so every time i see it in the menu i just have to have it. This is the second best I've ever had. The best was at Chō a restaurant that unfortunately did not make the covid cut, so by default this has now become the best grilled octopus I've had in Montreal, very close second being Elounda's. I will definitely order from here again, the portion was generous and the price reasonable!! read more

Rayan - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Excellent fish dishes. It's a bit confusing as a new visitor as they don't have a menu, but the staff is nice and helpful. Great service and nice open atmosphere. read more

Rayan - the front of a restaurant at night - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It might be one of the best seafood place I have eaten in Montréal. It can be pricy but It is worth every dollar of it. Not only the food is delicious and cook to perfection but also the customer service is very good. They will make you feel comfortable even if that include moving other tables to join yours because you ordered a lot of food, serving you water as soon as you sat down and asking you for drinks. The vibe is 'we came here to eat', you will probably go out of the door full. I see some negative comments about the menu. I think its unfair since this is the concept of the restaurant, you get fresh food in front of you and you can choose what you want and how you want it to be cooked. Honestly, I never looked at the price of every ingredients but for two people ordering side dishes, grilled fish, shrimp, mussel, and the famous fried calamari with drinks, it cost us (without tip) about 110$. PS: we bought lots of food home too. But of course, price will depend on quantity and you can always ask the one who serves you at the seafood bar to let you know the exact price of each of your dishes. Definitely recommend ! read more

Thé best place and the only one in Montréal who served Sea Food fresh, and delicious. The big bad issue was the staff customer support skills are very bad; the receptionist give us orders with iron face not friendly at all. We came a bit late (2hours before official closing time) the serving staff was angry, and silly comments when we asked do we have enough time before closing time. read more

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This is a busy, crazy place on a Saturday night! If you don't mind crowds and the search for a parking space, Rayan is a good place for some delicious fresh seafood. Recommend to make reservations in advance because it is a popular place for families. There's a reception table where you first check in, then head to the back to pick your seafood: no menus just point, say how much you want and how you want it cooked (fried, grilled, steamed, sauteed in butter). Order your sides (http://restaurantrayan.com/en/menu/). Take your number put it on the stand on your table and they'll bring it out to you. WE HAD: - Grilled Octopus - tender with a nice char - Battered and Deep Fried Calamari - tender inside and crisp on the outside. - Breaded and Deep Fried Scallops - HUGE tender scallops with a delicious breading. - Grilled Salmon - Thick filets that were cooked perfectly. - Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in butter - always my favorite. Make sure to ask for the complementary bread to soak up the delicious sauce. - Yellow rice - nice, fluffy and tasty. - Salad - fresh and delicious. Make sure to eat the scallops and calamari while they're warm or else they'll get chewy; the octopus stayed tender throughout our meal. You don't have a designated waiter so you can ask for help from anyone. Leftovers are packed in aluminum containers. read more

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Rayan is the best sea food place in CDG but pricey. They have really good quality of seafood and the place smells like the ocean side restaurant, the decor is meh but food is great. You order your food at the back of the restaurant, where you pick your seafood options from the glass fridge and tell them your cooking preference (sautéed,grilled or fried) The staff are not that much help in explaining what is what but after one visit you'll get a hang of it. You also can order side dishes my favorite are the house salad (very delish) and potato wedges. I really tried to like the rice but it's meh. Over all great place but pricey, very good food. read more

Rayan - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Every time I came here, I went back home with a satisfied stomach! The fried fishes are amazing. Highly recommend to try the Tilapia ! The rice and salads are also must-have! read more

I was wondering why the rating was so low but I get it. There were a few reviewers that came into the restaurant and didn't know what was going on and decided to go to another resto. That's a bit unfair to rate a resto poorly just because of that imo. So here's how this concept works: 1) Make a table rezo by phone (it may be busy on weekends) OR if you get there early and there are free tables, just grab a table. 2) Go to the back of the resto to order 3) Menu: order by the pound anything you see at the counter and then the cook method for each item. a) Deep fried b) Grilled c) Sauteed Recommendations: - Pick a fresh fish of your choice and the cook. TBH, I've not found THE fish to choice yet...so if anyone's got recommendations, I'm open to hearing it! - Calamari deep fried--this is a staple - Garlic shrimp sauteed (this makes the garlic sauce get into the shrimp meat) - Grilled octopus--so tender and delicious grilled flavor. You absolutely must try this!!! - Potato wedges (small or large) these are so good, you won't regret getting them! - Salad (small or large) very fresh with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce - Seasoned Rice (small or large) - Free bread - Ask for extra lemons cause that goes with everything Take a plastic number card associated with your order and head to your table and display the card on the holder. The waiter will bring your food to you. The seasoning that they sprinkle generously on everything is so good!!! Pay at the cash by stating your table number. Be careful not to mix up numbers otherwise you might end up paying someone else's table, which is what happened to us! Happily, the cashier recognized the error and corrected the isssue. Always good to double check the bill for the food items you actually ordered! read more

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I love when a restaurant redeems itself! After the whole ridiculous experience last year where I showed up with my family with a reservation and the restaurant was suddenly closed, they offered me dinner on them this year. So I took them up on the offer since I really do love and miss their food (I've been anywhere between 10-15 times over the years). As explained by a few reviewers below, the way the restaurant works is that after you have your table, you choose your fresh seafood by the pound at the back of the restaurant at the "fish market" like area. You can also choose sides and soft drinks (there is no alcohol at this resto). You sit back down with a number and await your food, and you pay at the end (cash is better here). My go-to's are the fried fish (tilapia), the garlic sauteed shrimp, the deep fried shrimp, the yellow rice, the salad, the potato wedges with the red and white sauces, and the grilled salmon with lemon. Another yummy option is their fried calamari. The food arrives family style and is meant for sharing in large groups. It's affordable, delicious and fresh. The restaurant isn't much to look at but hands down, they serve the most delicious and well priced seafood in Montreal. We love it and I will go back. read more

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This is a spot for seafood lovers who don't care about decor or service beyond the basics. Food is mostly what I care about so I was pleasantly surprised after passing this restaurant probably over 100 times. We ordered grilled octopus, garlic grilled giant shrimp, a fried whole snapper, rice, and salad. Each preparation was well done and I loved the herbaceous notes: parsley, za'atar, and in the olive oil (you can find pictures by others, I was too hungry to think of it). The process seems maybe a little odd to a first-time client but it's easy: go to the counter in the back to pick your seafood and sides, take your number and find a table, wait for your food! The sauces on the grilled items is also good for dipping using the complementary bread. Service is basic but courteous, so don't be intimidated by something new - give it a shot! read more

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This was recommended by an officemate and we were not disappointed. Seafood was cooked deliciously and has just the right serving size. Will definitely return when we're back in Montreal. read more

Amazing! So delicious, fresh seafood and reasonably priced. Will go again definitely! Octopus was a real crowd pleaser, even for my picky dad. Calamari was perfectly battered and shrimp juicy and tender! read more

I saw the bad reviews but still decide to give this place a chance . Beware again don't come here unless your Arabic . The reason I say this is cause I was bypass so many times by people who got there after me. Thanks for reminding me that racism is still strong in Montréal canada . Place has so much potential but the service is a joke. Got here and you get to pick your fish and they cook it while you wait. They brought out my two sides and a side of shrimp I order but no fish. I asked them how come my fish is taking so long and they told me "do you prefer to go". I said I'll wait, Took them another 36 mins to bring out my fish. By this time all my other food was cold and I was so disappointed . I didn't even finish half my fish cause I was already tired of waiting and got full off the bread . Last their is no menu and they make up ridiculous prices when your about to pay. Be careful when paying with credit card cause they guy will self tip himself. Also if you do decide to go ask for prices before you sit down. And make sure you have a witness or record them saying the prices or else you will spend your entire check here. I'm not from Canada so I don't know who I would file a business complaint with . read more

Hands down, the only place in town (that I know of) offering a typical Alexandrian fish store experience, and sublimely so! Very interesting selection of fresh fish and sea food, cooked however you choose. The place has no menu: you go in, pick out which fish and/ or seafood your heart desires, then give cooking instructions, and have a seat. The fried calamari are a must have, although a more authentic marinara sauce would have been greatly appreciated (whatever was there felt like ketchup). Never have I ever been served under- or over-cookd rubbery calamari - always perfectly cooked, with amazing breading. On our last visit yesterday, we kept it simple with a serving of grilled jumbo shrimps, the fried calamari, and garlic mussels. Outstanding experience all round, as always. As unpretentious as an Egyptian fish restaurant gets, Rayan has been offering consistently amazing food (gotta try the potato wedges with sesame and herbs and the fried calamari) in a truly authentic and sober setting. Don't expect anything fancy though: Alexandrian fish restaurants are generally very austere in the décor department, but what Rayan lacks in aesthetics is more than made up for in food quality and customer service. read more

We visited Rayan during the summer, at around 7pm on a Friday evening. As you can imagine, it was packed and I was very confused with the ordering system. How it works is that before choosing a table or sitting down, you go to fish 'market' area at the back of the restaurant/shop and choose your fish. The accompaniments and sides are also ordered there. I found this entire process very hectic and confusing as I was being rushed to order. Finally, after ordering, we looked for a table to sit at. It was packed aside from 2 or 3 large tables (made up of smaller tables) that were all free. The waitress told us very rudely either to wait or eat at the 'waiting table' which was where the ordering was done. I asked to be seated in the main sitting area, the 'restaurant' part of the shop but she refused and said it's this or nothing. We were extremely disappointed as here we were waiting for our food with nowhere to sit. There was another couple after us who were in the same position. The woman demanded to be seated at the large table and for her, the waiter moved the tables. We again asked the waitress and she refused so we asked the waiter who was assisting the couple. He finally agreed and made a table for us there. I found this entire process very odd and hectic - I know that the restaurant is used to receiving larger groups so they keep those free but we were customers who had ordered yet were ignored and denied a table Despite all the drama, the food was absolutely delicious and full of flavour! We ordered a large grilled fish, garlic shrimps, barbecued shrimps, popcorn shrimp, salad and the famous potatoes. Everything was devoured with no leftovers and we left very full and satisfied! Prices are decent and portion sizes are based on weight. Overall, giving the restaurant Rayan 3 stars as I would definitely return for the food but not for the atmosphere/rude staff that made us feel very unwelcome. read more

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Love the fresh food here! I have been going here for years but recently the prices have increased significantly compared to other places. I hope management does something about that, as it is not inflation. read more

There is no instructions here and no menu, so here's the low-down: walk to the back of the restaurant where the fresh fish is behind a glass window, choose a type of fish you want (which can then be baked with spices or deep fried in batter). You can add veges to the fish as you like. You can also get shrimp in garlic sauce or deep fried, and you can get calamari and lobster as well. Then you order side dishes like rice or potato wedges (which are amazing!) and then take a number and get seated. All of the seafood is charged by weight and cooked without an extra fee. We tried the turbot fried, the basa baked, the garlic shrimp, the calamari, the rice, and the potato wedges. Everything was really really delicious (except the rice was quite plain, but worked with the baked fish). Definitely would go back the next time I go to Montreal!! read more

Rayan - Fresh fish to choose - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Lady at cash is super rude..: she though u did not speak Arabic and insulted me for asking a question . If you are not Arabic ... don't bother read more

Rayan - Rude cashier - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Good seafood place offering grilled with garlic and olive oil or fried options. Fantastic calamari and garlic grilled shrimp, nice house salad and potato wedges, and house bread. Skip the bland rice. Seafood options vary but usually include shrimp, squid, smelt and larger fish including salmon and shark, octopus, scallops, clams, oysters, and mussels. read more

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Eat seafood restaurant on Quebec and Ontario, Friendly and accommodating service, and the food deserve 6 stars out of 5. The fries are out of this world You select the fish and ask them for method of cooking. Try the grilled fish Grilled tiger shrimps Fried calamari Wide selection of seafood Whenever I'm in Montreal, I have to make this stop. I wish they'd open a branch on TORONTO ***** read more

I am so surprised that the average rating for this place is 3.5 stars! I've been here twice, and I honestly love it. I don't usually judge restaurants by their interior. What's important to me really is cleanliness and quality of the food. It was a treat to walk into this place with all of the fresh seafood, and to find out they cook it fresh! My dad who is the cook of our family absolutely loved this place. Everything was cooked so perfectly. Definitely pricey, but for us folks who are tourists just visiting for an extended weekend, this place is definitely a place that you must go to. The staff were also extremely friendly, and so quick! I had absolutely no complaints about this place. The food was delicious. I highly highly recommend. All my friends who mention they are going to visit Montreal, I will definitely be sending them here. read more

I have a disgusting feeling about this place as a visitor to Montreal NOT the first time. This restaurant has the " off the boat" concept that you are ordering the food - suppose to be FRESH and they will cook it for you. Unfortunately the day we went the fishes did not look fresh AT ALL. We did not order the fish and the shrimp ended up taste ok in the end. Now comes to the ridiculous and weird part --- paying the bill. The guy was having pizza and slowly walking to cashier asking us to pay as cash or card. After we said card, he FORCED us to pay 15% tip and punched number randomly on the calculator. Though I would normally tip 15% anyway and I have seen restaurant stating for higher tip on the menu for better service. However, feels like being ripped off at this place as nowhere states this tipping rule since there is no menu and the service was really rushed and rude. I strongly recommend not to come to this place for the price and CRA to investigate this weird place. read more

Great family restaurant. You get to pick the fresh sea food you want. Their food is good. I would recommend getting deep fried calamari. read more

Rayan - Sultan ibrahim fish - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Poor food, fish was over cooked, and my sons fish was undercooked. Tried to tell the staff about it and I got attitude in return .. our blue wasn't even cleaned prior to sitting down .. also the back, and kitchen area didn't look clean whatsoever. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Good food. Pricey. So busy. Fast service. Only cash. If you care about some decent sea food with yummy fries snd a salad with a secret sauce (making it taste just right for the setting) then come by. You may end up sitting squeezed at some small tables with chair set back to back to maximize customer service (quantity) as we did on a Sunday evening. But the service is rather quick. I dis not expect a bill in 60s though but did not feel guilty! The price tags are a bit misleading and you need to discern based on your sense of how much a fish weighs!! Probably visit more but I have some equally good or even better alternatives too. read more

Hands down the best seafood place I've been to in Montreal, Especially if you love freshly prepared seafood. Think of this place as a seafood market. You order the Fish / lobster / calamari etc by the pound, and you tell them how you want it to be cooked. You have an option of getting it fried , grilled or pan seared. The Calamari is amazing, fried of course. So is the shrimp in garlic butter sauce. Also ask for their hot sauce. It has a nice zing to it. For sides they have two kinds of rice, steamed veggies, dinner rolls, Potato wedges and salad. Did I mention its not too expensive? No alcohol here. Also they accept cash / debit, but no credit. Food : Great Service :Fast Ambiance : Casual Worth the price : Yes read more

Unclean establishment and rude service. You will however get ripped off at the weighing counter when ordering fish to which they are only too happy to overcharge you by over piling on the balance. I'm a fairly young individual and found the seating difficult and uncomfortable. Stay away. read more

mmmm if you want a nice seafood meal, go here! But, keep in mind that (a) the seated area of the restaurant isn't very nice, (b) it can get really REALLY expensive, and (c) you pay more for the better non-pita bread. The service has never been amazing, but has never been terrible either..... mediocre might be the best word to describe it. How it works is that you basically walk in, pick your fish from a fridge/freezer type thing, tell them how you want it cooked, and then take a number and sit down. Everything is very fresh, but the ambiance isn't really nice... So basically, fresh and yummy with mediocre service and a not-very-nice seating area. Try it out; if you like seafood I'm sure you'll be pleased with the food! read more

Food is Ok ... Rice is sucks... they are extremely Rude ... for new customers we stayed waiting for the menu to come for over 15 minutes and then figured out later we should go to order and take a number ... they suppose yo guide people what they should do or put a note on the table so we can understand... Also they guy who take the order is not patient at all and very very rude. Not recommended read more

Totally weird!! I have never been to a restaurant that has no menus, no prices, no descriptions for anything. You have no idea what is going on. Everyone else seemed to know what was going on except me and my wife. We saw all sorts of interesting things being delivered to tables, sweet potatoes, seafood soup, green salads. I have no idea how much any of it costs or how other patrons knew about these items. For example the seafood soup, is it red? White? Creamy? Full of vegetables? Plain fish broth? Is it $300 a bowl?!? This place is very very strange. I would not recommend this place I would not come back. I have never left a bad review for a place with OK food before. This place is weird and very difficult to try something new or chef inspired read more

Loved the sea food here. Fish is quite good too. The must try in this place are the fried Calamari. Please do try Fried Calamari with fried Tiger Shrimp fries too. The sides fries are a quite delicious as well, however Not too big of a fan of the rice though. read more

Very bad treatment and bad attitude we were two and wanna try everything they have he was pushing like old bazar thirsty to sell maximum normally our bill go more than 120$ but he think that we take one or two item The way they treat it was awful and it was so hungry Just politely we said thank you and left !! read more

Great place for the best seafood in town! I love the fried/grilled calamari and the shrimp is to die for. Be careful however when ordering a pound of something and having half of it cooked one way, the other half another. They don't advertise this, but there is a $3.50 cooking fee for every technique you order. That REALLY adds up! Best to go with a big group of people! Other than that, the decor is 'arabic' family style, but the food definitely makes up for that! read more

This is probably the worst experience i had in a restaurant all over canada, the place is horrible, service is despicable the food quality is below the usual i wouldn't recommend it at all read more