Reviewers describe Icehouse as a warm, unpretentious spot with a welcoming vibe, where generous portions and solid flavors anchor a menu that ranges from fried chicken and ribs to tacos and seafood. The fried chicken is frequently praised for being juicy, crispy, and well seasoned, the brisket sandwich is often divine, and the shrimp po'boy and Baja fish tacos get notable accolades for taste and texture. Drinks are highlighted for being well crafted, with margaritas and bourbon lemonades mentioned as standout options, while the atmosphere is repeatedly described as intimate and lively with friendly service and fair prices. Some diners note occasional hiccups, such as a misstep with a reservation, items that can be saltier or overcooked, and occasional beverage pricing quirks, but improvements under new ownership are also mentioned. Overall Icehouse comes across as a dependable Montreal favorite that blends comfort food, good drinks, and a welcoming setting.
First time at this restaurant Tuesday March 3rd.
I love this place. Has a nice & close to the heart vibe to it. The food tastes amazing!!! The beef, pork, chicken taste so good I'm gonna become a regular for sure. The meat marinade, sauces & appetizers also are a must try!!
The owner is very friendly! 🤜🤛
Highly recommend this place 👏🏻
I love this place ! Eric in the kitchen is great! Fried chicken is amazing... best fried chicken to be honest. It's juicy & crunchy. The batter is TOP. Jalapenos Poppers with ranch, 7 layers with the good kind of tortillas chips. They have Tacos as well !!
There's also this Italian Father-Son duo that I adore , great service & great conversation.
Definitely a must try.
Dec 21, 2025
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The service was impeccable, thanks to Zach & his team. I highly recommend the margaritas with your meal. I tried the fish tacos, the fried chicken tacos & the crispy tacos with beef & I was impressed. Everything was delicious, although the fish was overcooked & therefore quite crispy! If you can make it for dollar wings, take advantage of it!!
Recently moved to the neighbourhood. I love nachos, so I stopped in to try their nachos. Best nachos I've had in a long time! Topping to chip ratio excellent, got the boeuf chili added, highly recommend!
I will certainly be back to try other parts of the menu, like the burritos or fried chicken. Not sure how the business fluctuates when patio season ends, but I really hope they do well as a business! They deserve it, & you should definitely come try it!
Fried chicken to die for. I crave it sometimes, lol. We enjoy going there for an early dinner & a couple of bourbon lemonades. Music is good & service as well. Very familiar & easy going spot.
Jul 31, 2025
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Food was quite good. Consistent with what I have had there before, having gone once a year or so approx past 9 years.
Fried chicken here is my go - to & it did not disappoint. My cherry on top is their always exciting offering of spicy sauce. Quite spicy indeed but not tongue burning. My son said I was'crying' from the sauce, probably consumed 1/4 of the provided squeeze bottle of spicy sauce on my 1/4 chicken. The shrimp appetizer was quite good (more would have been better as i would say but no complaint), & my son .a burrito afficonado says it may have been the best burrito he ever had (fried chicken burrito), I offered to trade him to ahve some chicken for some burrito but he declined. Good service, great food & parking a little sketchy but hey...
Service was n-ice & personable, & pretty quick A smaller place that dont look like much from the street, but when you know you know.....
Overall did not disappoint. Keep it up (just not the prices lol)
Decent bbq meats. The fried chicken was slightly dry. The ribs were good & tender but very very saucy. The smoked potato salad was amazing.
The service was sort of bad but the restaurant was packed so I don't blame them. They brought us the wrong food & 1 of the guests got his food almost as we were finishing ours.
Straight up I had a really nice time, you should give this place a try if you haven't already.
It recently changed ownership after about a decade of the same guy running it. Apparently he was a well-known chef, but he wanted to retire to a farm. So a father & son bought it & now it has new life. The father (Sal) is the man in my review who is super nice & welcoming!
Food was great! You can't really go wrong with some southern classics like fried chicken, pulled pork tacos, ribs. Loads of flavour & good quality. Fun little ambiance & I'm sure the outdoor terasse in the summer is a great addition.
Feb 28, 2025
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If you're a kid who grew up in Chomedey , Laval from the late 1970s to the mid 80's & have ever eaten at Moma Bears, they served the exact same fried chicken. Perfectly cooked with a sweet hint of maple syrup.
Best fried chicken in town. The oyster po'boy is to die for. The bourbon lemonade is super refreshing. Amazing smiling staff (Alexandra). We ll ge back for sure. Thx to the chef.
Sep 10, 2024
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A lot of hype but unfortuntately the food was simply not good. It had no taste & was overpriced... So many better options for Mexican food I had the steak burrito & my gf the bbq chicken. & carlos & pepes, three amigos cartel even taco bell or chipotle tastes better. Not an understatement the burritos were tasteless & expensive.Will not go back.
If you think having greasy chicken dumped in front of you to be eaten off of brown paper towel is a good idea, this is the restaurant for you.
Also, when we asked the waitress for hot sauce, she pointed at the bar & said that's where we would find the tray of hot sauces. Yes, as logical as the chicken, she pointed for us to go get the hot sauce ourselves.
