After landing in Montréal, I was so hungry and craving a nice plate of poutine -- an iconic…read moreCanadian specialty. So I popped on Yelp to look for a spot near by with great reviews. La Banquise wasn't far from where we were staying and I discovered that it was a favorite of locals! I mean, at 11pm the place was packed to the brim! A very promising sign. Once we stepped inside this cozy establishment, it almost felt like a diner, with fun painted tables. Our table had Elsa & Anna on it! Their menu is outstanding, offering plenty of different loaded poutines. Poutine is typically fries, gravy, and cheese curds. So I decided on La Scooby, which had meats, a Caesar salad dressing, and fried pickles on top! The flavors all worked together so well! This was my first poutine experience and by far my favorite. Merci, La Banquise!!

We came here with tourists so they could check it off their list for Montreal. They got the vegan…read morepoutines and were quite happy with them. I had the galvaude, which was nice. Service was lacking, we were halfway through our meals when we got our drinks, and only after we had to ask for them. It was very crowded and hot in the restaurant as well.

Tried the Montrealer and some drinks. Sitting area has skidding door that opens to street. Indoor…read moreseating while feeling like you are outside. Great flavor and friendly service!

Fast service and great food. We chose the Mexican Poutine and The Hangover. Both were delicious and…read morevery filling.

We stopped in here looking for Montréal smoked meat and poutine. We were not disappointed. So much…read morefood on our plates, layered poutine and sandwiches so big they're too big to fit in your mouth. Cool old signs and advertisements adorn the walls, the booths all feature boards of classic board games. The staff is amazing and spoke beautiful English with us and were so helpful with the menu.

Some spots have so much history, you feel you're in a movie set as soon as you walk inside. That…read morewas definitely the case at Dunn's, where every booth felt like a place where the story's exposition had unfolded and the dialogue exchanged. Excellent, classic vibes! Food was great. The smoked meat sandwich is what they're known for and it came out tender and juicy. The classic Jewish deli treat: a brisket, dry-cured for 14 days in a blend of peppercorn, garlic, coriander, and mustard seed, then slow-smoked, steamed, and hand-sliced onto fresh rye bread. Pair it with the tang of sauerkraut and a dill pickle and you're in business. Pro tip: go with the "super combo" large smoked meat sandwich, upgrade the fries to poutine, and just share that with your partner in crime. It's perfect! I was on the hunt for Dunn's black cherry drink to complete the meal, but they had run out. Hopefully you'll have better luck ordering one.

Wow, we were so impressed by the food and service! Had the pleasure of having the delicious breaded…read morefish filets with freshly prepared fries and a colorful mixed green salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. Not pictured is also a delightful bacon burger that was devoured too quickly before we could snap a picture. Portions are epic with the food prepared wonderfully by three hardworking men. Merci beaucoup for a wonderful dining experience!

We came at almost close on a Friday night and there was a big line going out the door…read more The service was fast. There is some seating but don't expect to get a spot. Lots of good outdoor squat spot, eat on the curb. The poutine was the classic that you'd expect in Montreal. Big curds, decent gravy, decent fries. The burger was alright. They use nice soft buns. It's not a huge poutine. Conclusion- it's decent. Extra points, they didn't use AI for their signs to portray their food like most of the food shops on that strip

They serve poutine, sandwiches, burgers, subs, hot dogs, grilled cheese, platters, drinks,…read moredesserts, milkshakes. They have so many varieties of Poutine. We ordered the following: 1. Caramel Milkshake ($8.95). 2. Montrealer Signature Poutine ($16.95) with Smoked Meat on the side. 3. Farmer's Delight Signature Poutine ($16.95). Both Poutines were good and the portions were big. Three of us shsred two Poutines. The Smoked Meat was especially good. We ordered it on the side because we were not sure if my son would like it; he loved it! The customer service was good. At the end, they gave my son an very long freezee, which he also enjoyed! There is a bar so they serve alcoholic drinks. Even their milkshakes can have alcohol for an extra $5. You can also play their board games or play Mario Kart on the Switch 2! There were many tables. The decorations were nice. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There are two gender-neutral washrooms, but they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are two high chairs for little children. Review 2025-242

Since it is near St Catherine, the location is good. Poutine is good and I prefer the potato…read morepoutine rather to sweet potato poutine. Service is prompt and server provides good attention. It is a casual place. Washroom is on the same floor and needs to park on the street . Need to try other type of food in this restaurant like hot dog to get more comprehensive review

We had a good experience! For us first timers, we sampled…read moreall them goodies! This meemaw had never had a poutine and this was her first one! The frenchie fries were super thick and yummy and the sauce was yummy and cheese curds delish. We liked their meat poutines and their grilled chicken . Servers were all friendly and adult beverages (wink wink) were also yummy. What really made our experience great was the restaurant itself. It doesn't look like much outside but the inside is a beautiful courtyard in between very old old port buildings, so so cool and a great experience.

Poutine in Montreal is a must so my husband and I stopped by here on the first day of our trip. The…read morelocation is in a quite touristy area and very busy. We sat inside as the outside area was pretty crowded. We ordered with one waitress but then it seemed like our order was forgotten. We saw several tables get their food after being seated later than us. It seems like there's a lot of turnover with staff so our original waitress was no where to be found nor did anyone check on us. We flagged waitress down and she confirmed that there was an issue with our order and the kitchen staff messed up. They did send us over a poutine with chicken and did not charge us which was the right thing to do. Overall we would be back because the restaurant more than compensated for the issue with our order which is appreciated. The poutine was also delicious. One was more than enough to share with two hungry people.

Food is consistent. fries are really the main reason to come here. poutine is good but not the best…read morein the city. still a great option if you're in the area.

Darn tasty poutine I must say. Brown gravy had a touch of spice. Cole slaw was mild and paired…read morenicely with my poutine. Nice outdoor space & great service.

Wow, this poutine is excellent. I've been missing out! Only had Poutineville, La Belle Province,…read moreBanquise until now. This was definitely higher tier. We got the smoked meats poutine. Gravy and cheese curds were both delicious. Smoked meat was very solid. Service was fast and friendly. Their menu is HUGE, so we'll definitely be back to try more!

Came at 7pm on a Sunday, and thankfully there was no line. They have 3 whole pages of poutine and a…read morevery cool wooden engraved menu in the front. Got the Celine poutine: with smoked meat, pickles, onion, mushrooms, and the most amazing pepper gravy. It has fragrant whole peppercorns! After a cold walk to Chez Claudette, the hot poutine was a delight to the senses. - Parking: very little street parking. - nearest bus stop: 8-10 mins away - bathroom: clean

One of the best poutines I've had recently. Yes, it's a chain, but honestly they do it really well!…read moreThey aren't open for dine in, but takeout is running, and they are open til the wee hours of the morning. The menu looks huge with tons of poutine options and lots of customisation possibilities (build your own poutine!), and prices look very reasonable. For 4 people as a late night snack, we ordered the large regular with normal fries (i think smashed potatoes was another option, and perhaps some others also). The counter lady was very friendly, and gave me a paper towel when she heard me commenting on the absurd amount of hand sanitizer the bottle had dumped on my hands, haha. We noticed that she had accidentally rung us in for a regular size, and pointed thjs out, and she ended up giving us a large anyway without any extra charge! The cheese curds were great, probably the squeakiest ones I've ever had on a poutine. Gravy wasn't too salty and fries were hot and tasted fresh. I really enjoyed it! The large was massive and we demolished it in no time.

The poutine I got was good but the nachos cheese sauce my brother got was sweet. the plain was…read moregood, but everything else was ok except for the nacho sauce.

Poutine. Such a simple meal but sometimes it's over complicated. I love this spot, it's open 24…read morehours and the service is always quick. I always take it out to go because the ambiance is not my scene, usually filled with young kids after a night of partying. I always go for a classic poutine with extra cheese curds! The curds are always super squeaky and the gravy is perfect. I always come here for a good poutine. I find La Banquise to be over rated. Keep Eating, Angela

Open when you need it! Boyfriend loves their poutine, I am there for the cheeseburger(extra choux)…read more.. friendly but parking is not easy..