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| - You know that feeling when you went to a 5 à 7 that turned into more of a boisterous, flowing 5 à 9, and then you emerge back onto the street feeling a little tipsy and undernourished, wanting something substantial to fill your belly? Maybe you'd planned to go home and cook, but those plans are quickly being squashed by the urgent rumble in your tummy. Well, Icehouse is perfect for that moment.
They don't take reservations, so it can be difficult to get a seat. It was getting on toward 10PM on a Thursday when I went and the place was still full (the patio especially packed), but we managed to score seats at the bar lining the wall, conveniently close to the paper towel dispensers on the wall (these aren't the neatest eats).
I loved the bourbon lemonade and its mix of sweet and sour at just the right alcoholic strength (i.e. not too strong for me, a bit of a wimp that way, but you could definitely taste the bourbon). And the lobster burrito was an amazing combination of textures and flavors. Super satisfying and filling. Yum!
My only complaint is that our meal was quite pricey for what it was. Our bill for two lobster burritos and two tumblers of bourbon lemonade came to almost $75 after tax and tip. That said, it would have been more reasonable had we not chosen lobster - the other mains are less expensive.
I'll definitely return and try some other items on the menu (the tacos, for example). All in all, this is one of the most original places I've tried in Montreal in recent years.
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