Icehouse specializes in authentic Texan barbecue and vibrant Southern cuisine that emphasizes bold flavors and high quality ingredients. The menu centers on expertly seasoned fried chicken paired with house-made honey butter and spicy hot sauces that define the regional culinary profile. Diners encounter a selection of flour tortillas filled with slow-cooked proteins and fresh garnishes representing traditional taco culture. The interior reflects an unpretentious industrial aesthetic featuring rustic textures and communal seating arrangements that facilitate a direct focus on the food. Each dish relies on traditional smoking techniques to achieve deep, savory profiles throughout the extensive protein options. Patrons experience a consistent commitment to comfort food classics that honor the culinary traditions of the American South through precise preparation and robust flavor combinations.
Icehouse is widely regarded as a lively and welcoming neighborhood gem known for its Tex-Mex inspired comfort food and laid-back atmosphere. Many patrons praise the standout fried chicken and flavorful fish tacos, often highlighting these dishes as some of the best in Montreal. While the restaurant has built a reputation as a go-to spot for groups, celebrations, and casual dining, recent experiences have been mixed. Some long-time customers feel the quality has fluctuated under new management, noting issues with service consistency and occasional overcooked meals, while others continue to enjoy the vibrant energy, friendly staff, and consistent flavors that have defined the experience for years.
Ive been frequenting this restaurant for over a decade now. The food is consistent across the years, delicious & straight to the point. Shout out to the fried chicken bucket, the chicken tacos & jalapeno poppers!
I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy a lively spot & good food!
Been a customer since 2015 & sadly this place lost its magic. Food quality has gone down, recipes changed, & service is just bad.
Ordered half a bucket today. 45 mins wait for soggy, overcooked fried chicken. Asked the waiter for some kind of explanation for the wait. He sighted & left.
Please do better, this place is an institution
May 26, 2026
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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.
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.
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.
