We had a group event and the food was amazing and service was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant.

I've tried a lot of different wings and sauces and styles of cooking them... but I've never had the cooked sous vide until now. And they were downright amazing. The owner is understandably passionate about his food and beer selection, and rightly so. My kids had various burritos and reported that they were all terrific. We also got a plate of nachos to share and they were likewise delicious. But the wings... you have to try their wings! read more

Friendly service in a chill, smaller spot. Punk rock was playing and I dug the tunes that were playing. Menu is written on a black board. We started with a taquito app which was good but not worth $14 for two of them. My fiancé got the beef tacos which he enjoyed. To me they tasted pretty underwhelming. My shrimp po boy, on the other hand, was delicious thanks to the sauce in the sandwich. The side order of fries was good. Get a side of chipotle sauce to dip the fries in. Rando comment: They don't serve any hot drinks (tea or coffee), so if you're looking to warm up after a cold day, plan grab a warm bev from the cafe up the street. read more

Small compact and cozy spot. Food is quite good and a great selection of hot sauces for the chicken.

I had heard a lot of good things about Icehouse and decided to check it out! Its a small restaurant but in the summer they have their outdoor terrasse which is almost as big as the indoor restaurant so they're able to welcome more people (Highly recommend going in the summer) We started off with oysters and then ordered the mains 2 crispy beef tacos , 2 pulled pork tacos and their famous fried chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious!! I was really surprised at how delicious their tacos were, I've been to mexican restaurants that don't have tacos as good as Icehouse. Their fried chicken batter was also amazing, it came with coleslaw and a potato salad. Everything was great really loved Icehouse, only thing is I found it a bit pricey for what it was; oysters, 4 tacos and half a bucket of fried chicken for almost 90$. But I would definitely go again! @natachaeats read more

Icehouse - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Super cute place, with a tiny cozy terrasse. We had their famous chicken on a bucket, it's delicious! Perfectly cooked, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfect for a casual date. The chicken that comes in a bucket is basically put over the table with a paper tower under it. It's a nice little authentic move :) It came with a side of potato salad and a cabbage salad. It was around 20$ and definitely shareable if you're not hungry. read more

Icehouse - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

You in need of a taco or burrito fix? This is the place! This was my first time and will definitely won't be the last! The staff and service is agreable. Once you get in, they seat you and there's the menu on a board. They have a good variety of tacos and burritos. They also have fried chicken! We had the Mahi Mahi taco (made with fish) and the fried chicken taco. Both delicious! They also have one of the best fried shrimp I ever had. Sweet and salty at the same time !! They have more stuff in the menu, so I definitely wanna go back! The bourbon limonade is the best! I hear their ice tea is amazing too. read more

Finally made it to Icehouse and it did not disappoint. We started with Bourbon Lemonade and several appetizers. Farm to table, everything was really fresh the salad was amazing. The oyster poboy, fish tacos, ribs and fried chicken were wonderful. Comfort food with a southern twist, can't wait to go back! Get there early the joint is small. read more

Rustic- or perhaps not well kept might be a better description. We were looking for a cold drink and the patio had the right mix of sun and no wind. We ordered nachos with our drinks. Barely enough for 2 for $20 and absolutely nothing worth repeating. Pitcher of beer that was slightly more than 3 mugs for $26 and cocktail was $13. With tax as $67.84. Way too much money for the products and badly maintained facilities. read more

Finally tried this place last night. We managed to grab a table at around 7pm on a Wednesday night so I think that as long as it's not the weekend, you'll find a comfy table for small groups. Started off with a pitcher of the bourbon lemonade ($40), which is deliciously sweet and strong. Honestly, I would go back just for that. We weren't starving so we ordered the popcorn shrimp appetizer ($12) and 4 orders of tacos (8 total tacos). We got 4 mahi mahi tacos ($16), 2 portobello tacos ($8) and 2 pulled pork tacos ($8). I can't speak to the pork tacos but I really loved the mahi mahi tacos. The portobello tacos were good for vegetarians but lacked the punch I tasted in the fish tacos. My favourite thing was the popcorn shrimp appetizer. Sweet, tangy and spicy simultaneously! All in all, Icehouse has great food, drinks and ambiance. Love the terrace in the summer! Next time I go, I'll prob try the fried chicken and sides. read more

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I'm a Texan living in Montreal this place is so sweet ! I highly recommend the bourbon ice tea I hate sweet cocktails but this one has it down perfectly! For food go all out definitely have the crab stuffed jalapeños to die for, hands down one of the best things on the menu. The bucket of battered chicken with a biscuit a real biscuit is sooo goooood! Alert: they have $3 burritos $2 drinks on Saturdays - if your on a budget go for it! The only reason why I cannot give it the full 5 stars is the price ... it's definitely over priced for a Texan girl. 1/2 a bucket of chicken with two apps and one drink each for two will rack you around $80 which is a bit steep for Texan comfort food ;) read more

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I love this place, the deep fried hard shell beef tacos are fucking crack! Everything's on the menu is amazing!

We met here on a cold snowy Sunday night, Of all the places to find in mtl, tex-mex is pretty unusual. But I'm so glad it's here. We were 8ppl and we ordered up a storm. Tacos, burritos, 2 buckets of ribs, 7 layer dip, fried apple pie, and to make go down easier a pitcher of iced tea bourbon. My fave is the pulled pork taco, which is very nice, balanced BBQ flavour served with fresh lime and some crispy pig skins. The lobster burrito was ok, it wasn't bad just you couldn't tell it was lobster if no one told you. The bucket of ribs was amazing, fall off the bones, it was a bit on the sweet side, but nothing bourbon iced tea can't fix. The tangy bourbon iced tea contrasts very well with the BBQ items on the menu. We completely did not see the hot sauce "bar" available at the front counter, next time I come back I'll be sure to borrow... The fried apple pie with ice cream is just wrong for your figure, but it will bring out the kid in you! And boy is that kid going to be happy :) Good eating in the neighbourhood :) read more

I like my restaurants small and recluse. With good music playing (The Pixies, duh), autographed photographs of retired skaters hanging on the wall (Tony Alva) and a small but perfect menu: tacos, tacos, and tacos. I'd eat here every night if my waist band and wallet allowed me. I love their popcorn shrimp, portobello tacos, their veggie burrito (guac for miles) and their crab nachos. This place has something for everyone. Also, their bourbon lemonade is the perfect libation / thirst quencher. They also sell pitchers of beer. Don't be surprised if you bump into Win Butler. read more

Icehouse - this masterpiece is self-explanatory. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I rolled in here the other night with Yelper Extraordinaire Matthew P. and was blown away by the food. The nachos we had to start we're fresh and awesome with plenty of toppings and more than enough (but not too much!) cheese - no sloppy nachos here. We (four of us) the shared a serving of fried chicken tacos, half a bucket of fried chicken, some jalapeño poppers, and we washed it all down with a pitcher of beer. Everything was great. Sure, almost everything was fried, but I would argue that's WHY it was GREAT. Apparently they use a method of frying called "chicken frying", which (strangely enough) doesn't always involve chickens... Whatever. It tastes great. Especially the fried chicken taco, which basically re-defined the dish for me - I now know why I had to fight Matthew for one of them, and why he fought like a wild dog over a bone for it. Same thing for the fried chicken - absolutely fantastic. If you can handle your friend food, then you need to try it. It's not even that fried, so don't worry about taking out extra life insurance. The atmosphere and decore is spot on too; nothing too fancy, but keeps with the theme of the food, and is cool. They've got a nice outdoor section which I'm looking forward to try as soon as it's open this year! read more

Icehouse - Rabbit horns - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Im American. Generally speaking, it's good to be American. It's behind basically all other western developed nations in terms of disposable income at the bottom of the economic distribution but that doesn't stop it from being one of the wealthiest, and safest places in the world. However, when you move to Canada there are a few things which make you feel a bit like a fish out of water. First of all, there is some strange culture of consensus here... it's weird! It seems like a lot of people feel like they have agree on everything. A lot of social situations take on this toned down NPR vibe and everyone seems to be glancing at each other all the time trying to infer social expectation. Also, there is no Trader Joe's here! I miss dear Joe! I hope in my next review there is some great opportunities for me to talk about the things I love about Canada, of which there are many! Icehouse is Texas themed. Love it. Think the main server guy is a genuine Texan. Delicious nachos. Good joking around with the staff. Great vibes. Price to portion ratio on some of the smaller items seems pretty off to me. I think there should be some cole slaw or something that is served with the burritos and sandwiches. Nothing big, just a lil bit of something else to give the ol' pallet a rest. read more

Went one evening with my boyfriend not necessarily expecting such a great experience. We were greeted by the chef/owner who was truly so charming as well for his waiter who was truly helpful and mindful of details . We ordered the shrimp popcorn and the ribs . My boyfriend says it's the best shrimp popcorn he's had and I say it's the most tendered ribs I've had. We both wished it had came with more bbq sauce but we asked and they gave us more without charging for extra or anything. We also had a bourbon lemonade I believe. One word delicious ! My boyfriend and I keep on wanting to go back read more

Very chill unassuming little spot on Roy, just east of boul St. Laurent. Nice little terrasse in front for al fresco dining. Stopped in for brunch and were warmly welcomed, French press coffee followed. Brunch with southern emphasis. House made pork neck sausage patty on just made flaky biscuit with rich gravy and topped with perfectly cooked egg that sister said was best ever anywhere. My 2 breakfast tacos were generously filled with eggs, cheese, crema, pickled onions, green onions and cilantro. When I added a good dosing of the shisito sauce to the tacos, the flavours were outstanding. Accompanying was burnt ends with beans. Shredded brisket mixed with beans was sweet but balanced by some squirts of yellow mustard. Brunch for two (incl tax) $38. Can't wait to come back for their dinner offerings. read more

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Creative comfort food served on parchment paper in a hip little corner. From left to right on the picture are: popcorn shrimps, half-bucket of pork ribs, coleslaw side, and potato salad side. The popcorn shrimps had a very textured and sweet batter (coconut?) with green onions bringing out the flavour. I don't easily get impressed by fried food but this was very good. The ribs were covered by a very sweet un-tangy sauce that I liked a lot. The rib pieces themselves were not all equal: some fatty fall-off-the-bone pieces and others that were dry and invited a toothpick. The sides were adequate. The watermelon and lemon iced tea cocktails had a nice distinctive bourbon sweetness. The food was plenty to split in two, and we paid just under $30 + tip per person. It's pretty creative on every front, on the food, the drinks, and the setting. I don't find it cheap though, so a 3-star. But it's promising enough for a second visit, maybe a redemption for 4 stars. read more

Icehouse - Popcorn shrimps, half-bucket of pork ribs, coleslaw side, and potato salad side. Bourbon-based watermelon and lemonade iced tea cocktails - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great tex-mex comfort food! We took the fried chicken and ribs buckets, it comes with a delicious potato salad, coleslaw and babeurre bread. The waiter was great and funny, we had a good time! Be prepared to wait a bit before being seated. The place is crowded. read more

Icehouse - Fried chicken bucket with coleslaw and potato salad. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

In the mood for some Tex-Mex? Then make your way to Icehouse for some deep-fried southern comfort! They do not take reservations and there will most likely be a long line up that takes around 30-45 minutes to get through, so mentally prepare yourself and keep your group limited to 2-3 people since it is a small, but cozy place. A great restaurant to enjoy some bourbon lemonade over their hot and spicy comfort food, their menu is written up on the wall by the open-kitchen and ranges from fried chicken to tacos, to burritos and spicy popcorn shrimp, among many others. They have an interesting variety to choose from, which I have never seen elsewhere in Montreal. Their tacos are soft, loaded, and come in two's. You probably could not tell with all the filling that takes up most of the space on the plate, but the meat is definitely under it all and comes packed with flavour too. The pulled pork and shrimp were great picks. Next on my 'to try' list? Fried Chicken Tacos. They also have an array of hot sauces to choose from, some of which may definitely clean your colon dry. Ever heard of a lobster burrito? I definitely have not, not until I came to Icehouse anyway. Apparently it is one of their best menu items, and it better be for $20. Mind you, the burrito is huge; if you split it with someone, paying $10 for it will seem much more appropriate. Loaded with corn, beans, and other typical burrito stuffing, the one thing this mouth-watering wrap was missing was a kick of spicy heat (which I could have added on my own if I was not too busy stuffing my face). The lobster tasted great, soft, and fresh - not in the slightest bit rubber-like or chewy. Definitely a must have! Next on my 'to try' list is their Oyster Po'boy, which looked phenomenal and their Catfish BLT that just sounds fantastical. The popcorn shrimp was pretty good, I was not expecting it to be spicy but that did not bother me. They are the perfect snack if you are in the mood for something on the smaller, lighter-fried-side and not looking for a heavy meal. Alternatively, the lobster roll can also be considered a lighter option depending on one's appetite. "Delicious, savoury, an explosion of flavours in your mouth, and totally satisfying," are just a few ways my friend described it and she would eat it again in a heartbeat. Next appy-must have? Crab-stuffed Jalapenos, yes you read right. Icehouse has so much to offer, it blows my mind. It is on the higher end of the price range, and most likely in large part due to the ambiance and popularity, but definitely worth it once in a while. read more

Icehouse - Lobster roll, pulled pork & shrimp tacos, popcorn shrimp, lobster burrito, bourbon lemonade. BOOM! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

You know that feeling when you went to a 5 à 7 that turned into more of a boisterous, flowing 5 à 9, and then you emerge back onto the street feeling a little tipsy and undernourished, wanting something substantial to fill your belly? Maybe you'd planned to go home and cook, but those plans are quickly being squashed by the urgent rumble in your tummy. Well, Icehouse is perfect for that moment. They don't take reservations, so it can be difficult to get a seat. It was getting on toward 10PM on a Thursday when I went and the place was still full (the patio especially packed), but we managed to score seats at the bar lining the wall, conveniently close to the paper towel dispensers on the wall (these aren't the neatest eats). I loved the bourbon lemonade and its mix of sweet and sour at just the right alcoholic strength (i.e. not too strong for me, a bit of a wimp that way, but you could definitely taste the bourbon). And the lobster burrito was an amazing combination of textures and flavors. Super satisfying and filling. Yum! My only complaint is that our meal was quite pricey for what it was. Our bill for two lobster burritos and two tumblers of bourbon lemonade came to almost $75 after tax and tip. That said, it would have been more reasonable had we not chosen lobster - the other mains are less expensive. I'll definitely return and try some other items on the menu (the tacos, for example). All in all, this is one of the most original places I've tried in Montreal in recent years. read more

Icehouse - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Icehouse Short and Sweet The line up was a bit long, the place was tiny . I didn't like that menu was written up on a chalk board wall . I couldn't read half of the items ( not many ) and had to basically go near and around other patrons to read the menu. They should provide a paper menu at least. The service was fast and efficient no fuss. What we ordered : fried chicken taco, old school beef taco popcorn shrimps bbq chicken burrito We also ordered a big jug of bourbon lemonade The tacos were yummy , the right balance of ingredients and spices. The only thing i would change would be the soft taco shell on the fried chicken taco. I wasn't a fan of the popcorn shrimps WAY too sweet and they were tine shrimps. As for the BBQ chicken burrito whoever came up should *^*&%$%^#$#! Im sure there somebody out there who loves it, but as for me NOPE! I dont know if it was the bbq sauce who messed up the whole burrito. I believe our total was about 70$ or maybe more. Icehouse is worth the try. But don't expect too much! read more

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Came here on a sunny afternoon for drinks & dinner. We got a nice table on the terrasse and had some great bourbon lemonades. The popcorn shrimp was incredible and the lobster roll was good but NOT WORTH 25$! Omg! The price wasn't advertised and we were shocked when we saw our bills. Nevertheless, will definitely come back but will not be getting the roll. read more

We have ordered Icehouse three times since the start of the pandemic and it has become our go-to comfort food. The burritos travel beautifully, are so delicious and filling. They are also really large portions which we appreciate. We haven't had a single item from Icehouse that was not absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend it enough. We can't wait for summer and hope that the public health order will allow us to dine in and thank you guys in person for the incredible meals. If you are perusing Yelp deciding what to order in tonight, LOOK NO FURTHER, seriously. read more

If you know me you know I love tacos and this place is doing tacos right. The chicken tacos at ice house are out of this world. There's only a couple ingredients but they com together well. Fried chicken jalapeño lettuce and a delicious sauce make them killer. I'm not a big fish person but the fish tacos here are worth trying. And if for some reason tacos aren't your thing they have buckets of friend chicken fried oyster po boys and just so much more to try it definitely come check out ice house read more

Icehouse - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I just went there looking to order fried chicken to go. They have no options for chicken only. The host said the could not serve me just fried chicken and I would have to order the sides as well. 4 pieces of chicken for 20$ plus tax. The host offered me tacos, which I found very offensive seeing as I am a visible minority and my request was for fried chicken, not tacos. Most of the staff was outside smoking and seemed annoyed when I showed up to order food. Avoid this restaurant read more

I'm glad there was such a massive line at Schwartz's that I by-passed it and went to this little gem instead. I was seated promptly outside (Saturday, 7:30pm), it was warm out but they also had the patio heaters on, if I came not even 10mins later I would have ended up having to wait for a seat. I went alone, and the servers were very nice and attentive. I didn't know how the ordering process went though, so I made the mistake of getting my seat first then asking for a menu. There is no "menu" per se, it's written on the board inside, so you have to read there and then order. Also, it's only in French. Ordered the fried chicken tacos and a beer ($17 for both). At first, it looked like there wasn't much chicken in the tacos, just pure lettuce, but underneath was a fair share of chicken. The chicken had a bit of a fishy taste to it, I'm assuming it was in the same batter or same oil as the chicken? Nonetheless, it was pretty good. Crispy outside, juicy inside. I didn't like the fact that there were tons of jalapeno chunks inside the taco though. Perhaps they should serve those on the side, or put less? Also, why don't places ever use corn tortillas?? I think they make tacos taste much better. I wasn't super full from my meal, but full enough. Getting a dessert would have been nice, if I was able to read the menu from the outside. Maybe they need to print out their menu for the patio customers. Overall, I'm glad I was able to try this place out. I'd eat here again next time I'm in Montreal. read more

Icehouse - fried chicken tacos and a pint of Creemore - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very nice and fun place. Staff was really pleasant. Good burritos and tacos. Loved the bourbon lemonade. The only thing I don't like there is the fact that they don't take reservation (long waiting time), they can't split a pitcher and they only have the menu on a blackboard (you stand in the way of people passing by when reading the menu). Still a good place to eat with friends. read more

Icehouse - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is a neighborhood staple! The chicken is amazing, the sauces are amazing and unique, the POPCORN SHRIMP perfectly seasoned every time. Not just your average chicken or tacos, this place is special. read more

Very good cocktails and service, but I didn't find the fried chicken was anything special. No wifi either but it wasn't a big deal.

Good try at Tex-Mex although I personally would call it Tex-Can. What Texan in his right mind would put french fries in a burritto? Having said that, the steak burritto WAS very good with plenty of steak, pablano chiles, onions and the previously mentioned fries. The bourbon lemonaide was also quite good but could use a touch more bourbon for my taste. I dropped $50 for a burritto and a couple of weak drinks which seems a bit high for what it was. Tasty though so worth checking out. read more

Idk why this place has 3.5 stars???!! Everything about this place was so cool. The staff was great. The owner is great and super involved. The bourbon lemonade is absolutely delicious! Like sooooo amazing! The honey drizzle on the fried chicken was perfect. The potato salad left me wanting more and more. It's a super chill atmosphere. I'm so glad I didn't let the 3.5 drive me away from coming here. It's so worth it!!! Go! Oh and the biscuit!! Yuuum yum yum. read more

Icehouse - So so good!!! I wish I had this bourbon lemonade with me all the time and just sip and sip away. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

2nd Review: I've been to Icehouse on 5 different occasions so obviously, I've been a fan. But not anymore. I was quite disappointed in the way they handle their clients if they happen to be a pair. Here's what happened: On our arrival we were asked if we would like to sit outside but declined because it was windy and cold. Despite there being 2 free seats at the bar we were told to wait - I did mention them to the waitress but she didn't acknowledge me. I just figured they don't use those seats for customers. After 10 mins of waiting in the cold a table was freed up and we were asked if we would like these seats but that we could only have them if we're willing to share with 2 other people. We said sorry, no thanks. So a pair of ladies came in and was promptly seated at the 4pax table because they were okay sharing tables. Another 15 mins go by and two guys show up and the waitress asks them if they would like to sit at the two seats at the bar that were free (but we thought it wasn't available because she ignored me when I asked about it), to which they reply: "But these 2 were here before us" and she says "Ce n'est pas grave" (Oh don't worry about it) And in they go to sit to eat. Why didn't see give those seats to us before and why is she letting them in before us?! Needless to say we were getting annoyed as it was the 3rd pair of people who were seated before us. We felt like we were being punished for not wanting to have our dinner right next to two strangers. Shortly after a table for 4 becomes free and after 5-10 mins of waiting (expecting they would give it to us..) I ask the other waiter what's the deal. I tell him we've been waiting 30+ mins in the cold and that there's a free table inside that we could use. He says "We only have two 2pax tables and this is our policy." I tell him it's a ridiculous policy and he shrugs it off and leaves. What a terrible way to treat your customers, especially when there's no one waiting behind us in line. It's not like we were even holding bigger groups back or anything. We just stood there incredulous and decided to leave. Lesser patient people would have made a much bigger fuss much earlier. Instead I felt this review would be enough to let others know that if you're a couple and don't wish to sit right against 2 strangers, you better hope those 2 places inside are free and that the waitress doesn't pick favorites. read more

As one reviewer mentioned , Tex Mex. . In terms of flavors , tenderness etc- not much there. The fried chicken is extremely dry.. not to mention, It isn't cheap for a food court style meal read more

Come early to get a table, Icehouse takes no reservations and is tiny. Recently we mosied in at 6:30 on a Friday with a group of 4, sat down at the last available table and had a pitcher of bourbon lemonade within minutes. We watched 3 other groups come in right behind us and then leave. Icehouse isn't fancy, it's just central, tiny, friendly and no fuss. Plastic trays, no plates, no menus but everything we tried was undeniably tasty. The prices could be better but the bill at the end of the night still seemed cheap to our Toronto friends, and the food is really filling and flavorful. The $20 lobster burrito got rave reviews, I loved the cheese stuffed jalapenos and my deep fried oyster po'boy. read more

I'm sorry Icehouse but this was by far the worst experience Ive had. The only plus side was the barman who didn't ignore me and my friend and made us an awesome bourbon lemonade. So we arrived to a waiting line and we got to sit outside to wait before getting in. Ppl kept coming in and the terrace got full pretty fast. The ppl already sitting when we arrived had drinks so I expected the waitress to come over to us and ask our drink order but no, in fact the ppl who kept coming in after us got that privilege. So we just sat there wondering if it was our faces she didn't like or our choice of clothing, anyway she completely ignored us until we got called in to sit inside 40 mins after we arrived. Luckily the barman noticed us and offered us drinks. So we sat there and drank for about I would say 30 mins looking at the ppl who just sat down getting their orders taken. At that point I was ready to leave but I was starving the car was far and it was cold out so we just waited. Ppl who came in after us were already eating. I had dragged my friend there so she was giving me this look of like girl why you hate me so much lol. Finally this other waitress came to us and was like have you been served and my friend said "ummm no" so we asked what was good and she suggested the mahi mahi taco. We also split a steak burrito and fries. So food arrives. First the burrito, the menu said it would come with cheese sauce but I guess they replaced that with soggy fries and jalapeño. I was confused because the menu ingredient for the burrito didn't include fries and not a mention of how spicy it was and I can handle some heat. Then the taco. Another disappointment as it had jalapeño as well and we were not tasting anything at this point. It fell apart in my hand and it tasted awful. The fried fish was soggy and was covered with so much batter that you could barely see the fish inside. We just wanted to leave so we went to the cash and waited another 15 mins of the 2 waitresses walking by us ignoring our presence. Not even a " ill be with you in a min" our waitress decided to clean our table spot while we waited standing like tourists. I really don't see what the big fuss with this place is about and I rarely leave a bad review but this was just such a disappointment. read more

Icehouse is a controversially good place. I've been postponing a visit there for a long time for one very annoying reason - they don't take reservations. And I don't go to places where I don't have a guaranteed table. Me and long lines are clearly not friends. Anyways, Icehouse is an interesting take on a New American cuisine taqueria style: Location: located one block from the St Laurent madness, it's very convenient to stop by for those awesome tacos Reception: this place doesn't take reservations, and is a little too proud/arrogant about it. I understand that one of them has studied economics 101 and figured out that low supply (or impression of it) will result in higher demand. Food is not economics. You have influencers, who get pissed off at waiting and no reservations, and you have everyone else who will follow influencers. I personally know at least 20 foodies, who refuse to go to Icehouse just because they don't like the uncertainty and possibility of waiting. Ambiance: it's a garage converted into a restaurant. Super simple design, good, crowded, loud ambiance. Slightly pretentious in its simplicity, but still interesting. Food: food is great. I had all kinds of tacos, burrito, sides - it is all good. Sometimes a bit too much sauce or parsley, but guess what - tastes differ. Drinks: they don't have coffee, tea, or anything non-alcoholic except water and lemonade. So if you don't drink, you are shit out of luck. And no espresso after your dinner. Suck it up and go to second cup around the corner. And then re-read my point about pretentiousness/arrogance above. Conclusion: I will only go back there on weekdays around 6-7pm, since this is when they will likely have free tables. If they don't (and they don't take reservations), I will totally log back on here and change this review to a much worse one. Note to owners: People, there is opentable, telephone, text messages, internet, mail pigeons for gods sake to take reservations. If you don't make enough money to install phone/computer to take reservations, I'm sure there will be plenty of Montreal yelpers who will donate enough money to buy you a netbook! I will be the first one! read more

Overpriced Mediocre Food. Pretentious Service. I only eat here because I live around the corner. None of the items on the menu are particularly memorable or remarkable. In fact, just about everything tastes like what you'd expect from a hipster who developed an interest in Americana cuisine and has watched too many YouTube cooking videos. The drinks, however, redeem a visit. They have a solid selection of local beer, and their bourbon lemonade and ice tea are better enjoyed by the pitcher than by the glass. When it comes to the service, though, it ranges from rude to condescending, and is always slow (which is odd given how small the place is). The staff just generally tends to treat you as though they're doing you a favor for letting you eat there. If you're in the neighborhood and you're looking for a quick drink and snack before you move on to something better, it might be worth visit. If you're looking to enjoy an actual meal, though, I'd urge you to look elsewhere. read more

We wandered in here on a Thursday night because we were nearby and my friend had raved about Icehouse. It's a small restaurant and they don't take reservations. On a Thursday it wasn't a problem but I could see where on weekends you might have a wait. They also have a great looking terrasse which I can imagine would be fun in summer. Sadly it was the end of November so we couldn't get to try it. This is a very casual restaurant. You don't even eat off plates here. Prior to serving the waiter places a piece of brown parchment on the table and that is what you eat off of. Also there are no menus. The waiter comes and tells you what they are serving that night and what the prices are. Icehouse specializes in Tex-Mex. None of us were particularly hungry so we split a serving of fried chicken (5 pieces) with potato salad and coleslaw threeways. It was fine for us because no one had an appetite but normally I would say split this among two people max. The chicken was very crispy and sweet too. It was also fairly moist and juicy. The potato salad was smoky and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The coleslaw was as good as any. We had some bourbon lemonade with this and it was pretty strong. Our meal came out to about $18 before tip which wasn't so bad but as you can see none of us ate very much. That being said the rest of the prices seemed reasonable for the part of town that we were in. read more