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    Icehouse

    3.5 (178 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Natacha G.

    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

    Jéssica C.

    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.

    Top left: portobello taco. Top right: fish taco
    Tamara H.

    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.

    Melis B.

    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 ;)

    Menu Sep 6 2018
    Rhonda B.

    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.

    this masterpiece is self-explanatory.
    Monica N.

    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.

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    Rowan U.

    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!

    Fried chicken bucket with coleslaw and potato salad.
    Maxime C.

    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.

    Popcorn shrimps, half-bucket of pork ribs, coleslaw side, and potato salad side. Bourbon-based watermelon and lemonade iced tea cocktails
    TK L.

    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.

    Lobster roll, pulled pork & shrimp tacos, popcorn shrimp, lobster burrito, bourbon lemonade. BOOM!
    Rawan K.

    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.

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    14 days ago

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

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

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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!

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    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.

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