Legendary Montreal Steakhouse Moishes Will Reopen by Square Victoria in Fall 2022 | Eater Montreal

"Set to make a comeback in Square Victoria, the celebrated Montreal steakhouse Moishes will reopen in the former Houston Avenue Bar & Grill on the corner of Viger, with construction slated to begin in May and hopes to welcome diners in the late fall. Purchased in December 2018 by Quebec’s Sportscene Group — with Lenny Lighter, son of founder Moishe Lighter, becoming corporate director — the restaurant first opened in 1938 and had its lease at 3961 St-Laurent expire in 2020, though the pandemic delayed its planned move downtown. Plans developed alongside Lighter call for three dining areas: one decorated with artwork and similar lighting from the Main location, a second with large windows and a bar, and a third with an open kitchen and a more modern look aimed at the downtown office crowd. While its steak, coleslaw, and pickles will remain staples, the menu will be revamped to reflect current dietary preferences and expand fish options (its 2018 menu already included organic salmon, Alaskan black cod, and grilled shrimp). Sportscene also owns the rights to Moishes’ retail products sold in grocery stores and plans to expand that side of the business, and Forbes has named it among the world’s top 10 steakhouses, underscoring its role as a Montreal gastronomic landmark for more than 70 years." - Valerie Silva