MONTREAL — The Grandio Group has acquired Gibbys restaurants, a leading reference in Quebec for fine seafood and grilled meats. Gibbys will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Grandio Group, which will maintain the management team and the current employees of the two restaurants, located respectively in Saint-Sauveur and Old Montreal.
The founders, brothers Gibby and Allan Rosenberg, were true foodies who travelled the world discovering world-class restaurants. Carefully curating the ideas from their finds, they opened their first restaurant in Saint-Sauveur in 1969. Their initial success boosted their confidence and prompted them to open their second location in Old Montreal in 1972.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gibbys and its employees to the Grandio Group. Gibbys is an iconic brand, known as a premier celebration venue and a popular destination for those who want to enjoy high-quality steak and seafood. We will continue to operate both Gibbys locations with the same care and attention to detail to honour its founders and keep their story alive,” says Jean Bédard, president and CEO of Grandio.
“Gibby and Allan worked in their father’s business selling office and restaurant supplies. They had a front-row seat to the excitement of Montreal’s culinary scene and gained invaluable experience. At the time, they frequently complained about the lack of good places to eat in the area, so the first restaurant was founded in the Laurentians. By selling Gibbys to the Grandio Group, our family is ensuring the continuation of the restaurant’s legacy and the magic of its unique dining experience,” says Soryl Shulman Rosenberg, widow of Gilbert (Gibby) Rosenberg.
