Montréal / Le Plateau-Mont-Royal / La Banquise
RESTAURANT
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est · Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Dishes the press names (8)
PoutineCity icon
“La spécialité de la maison demeure toutefois la poutine; elle se décline en une trentaine de saveurs différentes” Tastet, May 2018
Named by 5 outlets: Cult MTL · La Presse · MTL Blog · Narcity · Tastet
T-rex poutine
“specialties like the T-Rex stealing the limelight in addition to more experimental options like La Panoramix that’s made with sour cream.” The Main
Named by 2 outlets: Tastet · The Main
Fred caillou poutine
“et la Fred Caillou (steak haché, viande fumée, saucisse épicée et saucisse merguez)” Tastet, May 2018
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
La panoramix poutine
“specialties like the T-Rex stealing the limelight in addition to more experimental options like La Panoramix that’s made with sour cream.” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Sud-ouest poutine
“et la Sud-Ouest (bacon, oignons rouges, guacamole, rondelles d’oignon et sauce Chipotle)” Tastet, May 2018
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Mac and cheese bites
“extras like mac and cheese bites, pogos, fries and onion rings.” MTL Blog, Aug 2026
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Onion rings
“pogos, fries and onion rings.” MTL Blog, Aug 2026
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Pogo
“mac and cheese bites, pogos, fries and onion rings.” MTL Blog, Aug 2026
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Menu prices
| Category | Median | Range | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks | 4.95 $ | 2.95 $–7.15 $ | 7 |
| Salads | 8.72 $ | 4.6 $–19.25 $ | 6 |
| Mains | 12.5 $ | 10.75 $–16.25 $ | 11 |
| Sandwiches | 10.55 $ | 3.25 $–24 $ | 23 |
| Burgers | 14.95 $ | 5.95 $–23.5 $ | 19 |
| Sides | 7.05 $ | 3.65 $–22.5 $ | 12 |
| Beer & cider | 10.5 $ | 7.95 $–10.5 $ | 10 |
| Coffee & tea | 2.9 $ | 2.9 $–2.9 $ | 1 |
| Brunch dishes | 13 $ | 8.2 $–15.75 $ | 16 |
From the menu the restaurant publishes, checked 2026-09-24.
The room
- Licensed capacity
- 98 inside
- Terrace
- No terrace on the licence
- Licence held by
- Restaurant La Banquise Inc.
Source: Québec liquor licence register (RACJ), updated 2026-09-23.
Dress
Come as you are · 24h poutine, lines, late-night
In the press (52 articles · 6 outlets)
I'm a Montreal local — this is my definitive list of the city's 15 best restaurantsMTL Blog · Aug 2026This Montreal restaurant is open 24 hrs and serves over 30 kinds of poutineMTL Blog · Aug 2026You're not a true Montrealer unless you've tried at least 8 of these 12 restaurantsMTL Blog · May 20269 des restos les plus « overrated » à Montréal et où aller manger à la placeNarcity · Mar 2026Le populaire fast-food Ashton débarque ENFIN à Montréal et c'est pour bientôtNarcity · Feb 2026I tried to find the cheapest poutine in Montreal — Here's where to get it for under $9MTL Blog · Aug 2025These are the oldest restaurants in MontrealThe Main · Aug 2025Les meilleures poutines de Montréal : où les savourer?Tastet · Jul 2025Montreal's Best Cocktail Bars, From Reigning Champions to New ContendersThe Main · Feb 2025Montreal's La Poutine Week starts tomorrow — Here are 7 of the wildest creations you can tryMTL Blog · Jan 2025The Great Big Bar List: Where to Drink in Montreal (August 2026)The Main · Jul 20248 Of The Best Montreal Restaurants For Late-Night FoodMTL Blog · Nov 202312 Montreal Restaurants In The Plateau That Everyone Must Visit At Least OnceMTL Blog · Oct 202319 Of The Best Montreal Restaurants For Late-Night FoodMTL Blog · Oct 2023Simu Liu Revealed His Favourite Montreal Restaurants & 1 Spot Got Some Extra LoveMTL Blog · Sep 2023Roch le Coq on the Plateau-Mont-Royal!Tastet · Aug 2023Roch le Coq du Plateau-Mont-Royal!Tastet · Aug 202324 Montreal Restaurants Every Newcomer Should Try To Get A Real Taste Of The CityMTL Blog · Aug 2023Great take-out for your picnics in Montréal’s parksTastet · Jun 2023All About Poutine: Everything You Need To Know About The Quebec ClassicMTL Blog · May 202312 Of Montreal's Best-Loved Poutines & Where To Find ThemMTL Blog · Mar 2023On a demandé à ChatGPT où se trouve la meilleure poutine à Montréal et ça sent les débatsNarcity · Feb 20235 Of The Best Montreal Poutines For Vegans & VegetariansMTL Blog · Feb 20237 poutines ultra cochonnes et « funky » à essayer lors de la Poutine Week 2023 à MontréalNarcity · Jan 2023Montreal's 9 Most Notorious Poutine Spots, As Ranked By Google DataMTL Blog · Jan 2023The Best Poutines in Montreal: Where to go?Tastet · Jun 20229 Montreal Restaurants That Should Be On Every Visitor's List In 2022MTL Blog · Apr 202212 Montreal Restaurants With Takeout So Damn Good You'll Miss Indoor Dining Slightly LessMTL Blog · Jan 2022Tell Us Why You’re Getting Takeout & We’ll Tell You Which Montreal Restaurant To Order FromMTL Blog · Dec 202112 Comfort Food Restaurants In Montreal That Hit Just The Right Spot In WinterMTL Blog · Nov 2021Évènement | Le retour de la terrasse Bières & PoutinesLa Presse · Aug 20218 vins et bières disponibles sur Skip pour pimenter ta prochaine soirée BBQNarcity · Jun 2021You Haven’t Done MTL Lockdown Right Unless You’ve Gotten Takeout From 6 Of These 9 SpotsMTL Blog · Jan 2021You're Not A True Montrealer If You Haven't Tried At Least 9 Of These 14 Popular DishesMTL Blog · Nov 20207 Spots Near Parc LaFontaine Offering Takeout For When You Feel Like Having A Solo DateMTL Blog · Oct 2020Le duo bière et poutine en vedette rue RachelLa Presse · Sep 2020Montreal Has An All-New Beer & Poutine Terrasse Right Next To Parc La FontaineMTL Blog · Aug 2020Best of MTL 2020: Food & Drink in MontrealCult MTL · Jun 2020Best of MTL 2019: Food & DrinkCult MTL · May 2019Best of MTL 2018: Food & DrinkCult MTL · May 2018
Tablevane · Montréal · Facts from public records and the Montréal press, each with its source. Built 2026-09-24. Sources: Ville de Montréal open data, Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (via Données Québec), and the outlets linked on each page.