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    Rayan

    3.4 (93 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fei M.

    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.

    Karen L.

    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.

    Stefanie K.

    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!!

    the front of a restaurant at night
    Matt C.

    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.

    Fried Shrimp with oil, garlic, and lemon  (7/10)
    Mohamed A.

    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.

    Place setting. Water glasses are plastic and small. They give you a metal pitcher of water to serve yourself.
    Colanie B.

    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.

    Elich O.

    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.

    A quiet Tuesday night
    Aimee H.

    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!

    Grilled salmon (delicious and moist)
    Tamara H.

    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.

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    Jennifer M.

    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!

    Fatema Z.

    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.

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