La Banquise
Restaurant
Top Pick
La Banquise
La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Open 24Hrs
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | |
| Thursday | |
| Friday | |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday |
InformationError?
About us
La Banquise, originally a small ice-cream shop, first opened its doors in May 1968. In fall of the same year, its founder, local fireman Pierre Barsalou, decided to transform the enterprise into a 24-hour snack bar. At the time it specialized in exceptionally good hot-dogs and great fries. Poutine first appeared on the menu at the start of the 80s and originally just two varieties were offered, classic and Italian. However, in response to repeated requests from very satisfied customers, the restaurant’s poutine varieties quickly multiplied. Today we offer no less than 25 different types of poutine. Today, La Banquise remains a family business. Mr. Barsalou’s youngest daughter Annie took over in the 1990s along with her partner Marc Latendresse. Together, they maintain both the tradition of quality and the excellent reputation of the La Banquise Restaurant. In summer 2006, La Banquise underwent major renovations and a much larger dining area was made available. 40 years on, La Banquise is now much more than a simple snack bar or poutine joint. Today it is also a warm, friendly venue where customers can enjoy micro-brewery beers, a complete menu du jour and excellent breakfasts. So here’s to you, our loyal customers, the night owls, the groups of friends, the workers, students, families and more, because all of you have contributed to shaping and enriching the success story that is La Banquise today. Many, many thanks.
Our Specialties
Poutine
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Interac, ATM machineMore details
We are located near Lafontaine Park. Gift Certificates available.
Paying parking across the street and free parking on the side street of restaurant.
30 seats.
Photos (16) View More
Popular mentions
poutine(634)
recommend(53)
options(41)
fries(38)
cheese(32)
busy(31)
sauce(30)
gravy(29)
classic(26)
prix(26)
hot dog(24)
classique(24)
PressView More
Events NearbyMore
Le Vin dans les Voiles:wine Tasting Workshops
Jan 29, 2026 to May 7, 2026
The Empire Strips Back in Montreal
Jan 19, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Related Links
Reviews for La Banquise
| Food | |
| Service |
Reviews often mention
Display Allpoutine(634) recommend(53) options(41) fries(38) cheese(32) busy(31) sauce(30) gravy(29) classic(26) prix(26) hot dog(24) classique(24)Page 1 of 1 - 10 Reviews
3.0
We had the shoot out poutine & spicy sausage hot dog. The fries weren't anything special, the sauce was oddly thick & extremely salty & it didn't have a lot of cheese curds. There was a lot of meat on the poutine, all of it extremely salty. The spicy sausage hot dog was supposed to have a creamy coleslaw & you can see from the photo that there was hardly anything there. Would not recommend.
May 19, 2025
on Google
4.0
You know I think it would be a good idea to open up like a lil cart where you can serve people outside at least the basic poutine options & that way you can get the line going faster faster - like a hot dog stand but instead of hot dogs it's poutine. Ezpz
Jan 4, 2025
on Google
4.0
A great place to dine, a must visit, but please don't go for anything else other than the poutines! I tried the veggie hot dog & it was awful; the creamy coleslaw was pretty good tho to be fair. Their poutine is yummy but I've had better. Yet, the experience is absolutely exceptional! So yes, I do recommend this place very much!
Jun 11, 2024
on Google
5.0
The poutine is exceptional. So so so good. Even the simple steamed hot dog was extremely good too. We were here at around 11:30, so right before it got busy. We were seated right away. By the time we left it was packed.
May 4, 2024
on Google
5.0
Très bonne poutine a des prix très raisonnables ! Les hot dogs étaient aussi excellents !
May 4, 2024
on Google
Foodie
3 Reviews
3.5
Heard of this place almost 20 years ago but never visited until last night after a Just For Laughs Festival show.
There was a line with about 3 parties ahead of us but we only waited 10 minutes for a seat indoors. As for seat outdoors on the terrace the bouncer said "forget about it", it was really full.
I had the Kamikaze poutine which was quite spicy & good. The two other people with me also enjoyed their poutines. Two of us had the regular size which was more than enough. I didn't find that the large size was worth the 50% price premium.
Price for 3 of us including tip & taxes was $50 (no alcohol).
I've had better poutine in the West Island (Montreal Hot Dog Station in Pierrefonds) but the massive variety of poutine topping options at the Banquise was impressive.
Definitely worth a try.
Jul 26, 2014
marc-andre
5 Reviews
3.0
Hot dog, poutine & pepsi!!! Super bon à la suite d'une soirée bien arrosée.........rien de santé mais vraiment bon à 3-4 du matin!
Apr 16, 2014
Exilium1979
20 Reviews
3.5
La banquise, on ne va évidemment pas là pour un souper intime, ni pour de la grande cuisine. On va là pour combler une rage de poutine soudaine. Avec des amis le plus souvent, mais j'ai testé aussi en famille. L'expérience a été concluante, les enfants ont tous apprécié. Seule petite aberration: pas de poutine au menu enfant? Neh? qu'à cela ne tienne, on utilise le plan D, une petite poutine de base partagée à deux enfants, parfait pour une équipe de mangeurs entre 6-10 ans, & même un peu trop généreux lorsque bonifié d'un hot dog vapeur supplémentaire pour leur plaisir.
De mon côté, si la guacamole bonifie la poutine, c'est toujours un menu gagnant... Je ne suis pas de celle à s'enterrer sous quatre sortes de viande. Méfiance aux aventuriers: j'ai vu de nombreux carnivores acheter une grosse poutine, estimant qu'ils allaient la dévorer aisément... MIPPPPP! Erreur. C'est ici qu'on teste l'adage, avoir les yeux plus grands que la panse! La plupart des consommateurs que je vois commander cette portion se cassent les dents & ne finissent que la moitié. À acheter seulement pour deux mangeurs conciliant le même couvert.
Belle sélection de bière & merci pour le cidre léger pour ceux qui comme moi ne digère pas le malt!
Petit bémol: l'attente! Pas agréable avec des enfants! Évitez donc les périodes d'achalandage (heure des repas, sauf quand il est encore tôt, genre 17h)
Aug 1, 2013
Foodie
8 Reviews
4.5
I always love going to La Banquise for their huge choice of poutines, lunch, dinner or after a night out.... lol
I have tried the many of the different poutines & my favorite have to to be the Taquise, (guacamole, sour cream adn tomatoes) if I need some meat I get the L'Abrevoir (sliced pogos :)) or the Mart (Hot dogs, bacon & mushrrom)
Service is very good this being that it's a constant rush sometimes.
If you are going there between 3-4 am be ready to wait, it looks like the outside of a Club with a line up & bouncers.... You also see your regulars walk in :( .... just like some clubs LOL
Jan 31, 2013